tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654760123739475842024-03-19T05:53:21.749-07:00Healthy wealthThis is dedicated to all human survival modes. Robust health is essential if we want to meet our goals in this life. It is never too late to be wise. It is never too early to revise.Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.comBlogger4608125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-63884603995501652272024-03-19T04:29:00.000-07:002024-03-19T05:52:18.645-07:00How Singaporeans Retirement Plan like<p><span style="font-size: large;"> QUESTION : Which is the BEST CPF RETIREMENT SUM for me, huh ?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In essence, the retirement sum (RS) is a reference point that provides an indication of how much you need to save to meet your desired monthly payouts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are three levels of retirement sums to note:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1. The Basic Retirement Sum (BRS) provides monthly payouts in retirement to cover basic living needs, excluding rental expenses.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2. The Full Retirement Sum (FRS) is an ideal point of reference of how much one needs in retirement. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3 . The Enhanced Retirement Sum (ERS) provides a higher monthly payout, making it suitable for those who might require more retirement income.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">问题:对于我来说,最好的公积金退休金金额是多少?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 从本质上讲,退休金 (RS) 是一个参考点,可指示您需要储蓄多少才能满足您所需的每月支出。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 需要注意的退休金分为三个级别:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 1. 基本退休金 (BRS) 提供退休后每月的支出,以满足基本生活需求,不包括租金费用。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2. 全额退休金 (FRS) 是衡量一个人退休后需要多少钱的理想参考点。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3. 增强退休金 (ERS) 提供更高的每月支出,适合那些可能需要更多退休收入的人。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Which CPF Retirement Sum should you go for? Should you go for the Basic Retirement Sum, which is supposedly enough to cover your basic living needs?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe Full Retirement Sum, which can give us a much higher payout is a better choice? Or with living costs on the rise, is it best to go for the Enhanced Retirement Sum, which can cover our desired lifestyle?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That's what we'll be exploring in today's discussion. We'll be going through each of the retirement sums to find out what are the benefits and trade-offs are. Then we'll also look at statistics and studies to find out which is the best retirement sum you should go for.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Alright, let's jump right in.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● 您应该选择多少公积金退休金? 您是否应该选择基本退休金(据说足以满足您的基本生活需求)?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 或者也许可以给我们带来更高支出的全额退休金是更好的选择? 或者随着生活成本的上升,是否最好选择增强退休金来满足我们想要的生活方式?</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 这就是我们今天的讨论中将要探讨的内容。 我们将仔细检查每笔退休金,以了解其好处和权衡。 然后我们还将查看统计数据和研究,找出您应该选择的最佳退休金额。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 好吧,让我们直接开始吧。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● First up, what exactly is the CPF Retirement Sum? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Basically, the retirement sum is an amount is which the Singapore government has come out with to indicate how much you need to save up for your retirement. (based on real data, of course). And depending on this amount that you've saved up in your CPF, you'll receive different monthly payouts when you turn 65 years old.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, there are 3 levels of retirement sums that are available to us.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●First, basic retirement sum, or BRS. The concept behind the BRS is based on the expenses of a lower-middle retiree household. It also assumes that the person owns a property that can last him up to 95 years old, and he does not need to pay any rent during retirement.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Then, if you take BRS and multiply it by 2, you will get the Full Retirement Sum, or FRS. This higher monthly payout can be used to cover your basic living expenses, while also covering any of your rental expenses.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Finally, the Enhanced Retirement Sum or ERS is set at 4 times the BRS amount, making this suitable for those who want a higher monthly income during retirement.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● 首先,公积金退休金到底是多少?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 基本上,退休金是新加坡政府提出的金额,表明您需要为退休储蓄多少。 (当然,基于真实数据)。 根据您在公积金中存入的金额,您在 65 岁时每月将收到不同的付款。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 因此,我们可以选择 3 个级别的退休金。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ●第一,基本退休金(BRS)。 BRS 背后的概念是基于中下退休人员家庭的支出。 它还假设该人拥有可以维持他95岁的房产,并且在退休期间不需要支付任何租金。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ● 然后,如果您将BRS 乘以2,您将得到全额退休金(FRS)。 这笔较高的每月付款可用于支付您的基本生活费用,同时还可以支付您的任何租金费用。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ● 最后,增强退休金(ERS)设定为BRS金额的4倍,适合那些希望在退休期间获得更高月收入的人。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, with these retirement sums, how much money can </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">we expect to receive when we retire? Check this out.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Depending on which year you turn 55 years old, the retirement sum and the monthly payouts will be different. So, for example, if you turn 55 years old in 2024, and you manage to save up to the FRS amount, or $205,800, you will receive $1,670 per month when you turn 65 years old.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Or if you manage to save the ERS amount of $308,700, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">the payout will also increase accordingly. ($2450 monthly when you turn 65 years old.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now, what's interesting is that if we take the payout and divide it by the amount saved at 55 years old, it would be as though we are getting a 9% guaranteed yield on the initial amount, for as long as we live.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Obviously, this is just a very simple calculation that does not take into account any compounding, nor any bequest payout when we pass away. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to take that into account, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Kyith from Investment Moats has actually done an analysis on this, where he found that based on when you pass away, the internal rate of return would be lower. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">●Next, if you defer your payouts from 65 to 70 years old, due to the magic of compounding, the payout will also increase by up to 7% for each year you defer.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">So does this mean that we should just go for the Enhanced Retirement Sum (ERS) to </span><span style="font-size: large;">receive the highest amount of payout then? To answer this, let's look at some stats first.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● How much money do we need for retirement?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">According to the Minimum Income Standard 2023 study, if you are single and 65 years and older, you would need $1,492 for a basic standard of living. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This includes food expenses of about $400 per month, housing-related expenses take up another $330, and the rest includes transportation, healthcare, recreation, and other miscellaneous expenses.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">那么,有了这些退休金,我们退休时预计能收到多少钱呢? 看一下这个。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 根据您年满 55 岁的年份,退休金和每月支出将会有所不同。 因此,举例来说,如果您在 2024 年年满 55 岁,并且您设法储蓄达到 FRS 金额,即 205,800 美元,那么当您年满 65 岁时,您每月将收到 1,670 美元。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 或者,如果您成功存入 ERS 金额 308,700 美元,支出也会相应增加。 (当您年满 65 岁时,每月 2450 美元。)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 现在,有趣的是,如果我们将支出除以 55 岁时储蓄的金额,就好像只要我们活着,我们就能在初始金额的基础上获得 9% 的保证收益率。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 显然,这只是一个非常简单的计算,没有考虑任何复利,也没有考虑我们去世时的任何遗赠支出。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 如果你想考虑到这一点,投资护城河的Kyith实际上对此做了分析,他发现根据你去世的时间,内部收益率会更低。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ●接下来,如果您将付款从65岁推迟到70岁,由于复利的魔力,您每推迟一年,付款也将增加最多7%。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 那么这是否意味着我们应该选择增强退休金(ERS)来获得最高金额的支付呢? 为了回答这个问题,我们首先看一些统计数据。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ● 我们需要多少钱来养老?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 根据 2023 年最低收入标准研究,如果您是 65 岁及以上的单身人士,则需要 1,492 美元才能维持基本生活水平。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 其中包括每月约400美元的食品费用,与住房相关的费用另占330美元,其余包括交通、医疗、娱乐和其他杂项费用。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●The second study we can look at is the Household Expenditure Survey 2017/18. The study found that </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">for non-working persons aged 65 years and above, the monthly expenditure is $1,154 in 2017/18.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So if we apply a 3% annual inflation rate, the current amount would come out to around $1,400, which is quite close to the amount that we got from the MIS 2023 study.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●The third source is from DollarsAndSense. It's not so much a study, but instead real-life examples from 2 retirees. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●One retiree shared that her basic expenses are 50% lesser as compared to her working years, as she no longer incurs expenses as a caregiver to her parents, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">and she doesn't need a car or a helper anymore.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">●</span><span style="font-size: large;">Another retiree found that while his expenses had reduced, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">he did not have to change his lifestyle at all. That's because his son had finished his </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">studies and larger expenses such as home mortgage were cleared.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">The examples from these 2 retirees coincides with </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">a 2021 report by Singapore Department of Statistics, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">where it found that retired households do indeed spend less as compared to general households. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">After going through these reports, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">we can see that when someone retires his or her expenses would reduce to around $1.5k a month. Which means the $1,670 </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">monthly payout from the Full Retirement Sum is good enough, right? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">It depends.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">●According to OCBC Financial Wellness Index 2023, all of the Singaporeans surveyed are </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-77406923916342508952024-03-18T00:58:00.000-07:002024-03-18T01:12:30.504-07:00Sarah Thompson escaped and adjusted to 'normal life.<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Sarah Thompson who escaped the dangerous FLDS cult. ( Fundamental Latter-Day Saints, FLDS) Sarah's father is the infamous 'prophet' of the FLDS church Warren Jeffs. She grew up being manipulated and taken away from her Mother, even after he was in prison, her father was ruling their lives. Eventually, she and her mother were able to escape, this is Sarah's story of how she escaped and adjusted to 'normal life.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Watch Sarah Thompson on YouTube <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Reyllsq_ETE" target="_blank">here</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs click <a href="https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/preaching-evil-flds-documentary/" target="_blank">here</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Synopsis: Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs is an eye-opening docuseries that tells the story of polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs through the lens of his favorite wife Naomi Jessop. The 4-episode series gives a unique perspective into one of the most notorious cults featuring an exclusive interview with Jessop, who was Jeffs’ personal scribe and was by his side for every step of his dramatic rise to power and his fall from grace. The series features interviews with Jeffs’ former wife Vicki Thompson and their children Wendell and Sarah, members of law enforcement who were instrumental in the raid on the Zion Ranch and the lawyers involved in Jeffs’ sentencing. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/mark-hofmann/">https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/mark-hofmann/</a></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-71149945788703072332024-03-17T05:43:00.000-07:002024-03-17T06:04:52.149-07:00John Barnett found dead in US<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Boeing Co. logo is displayed outside company offices near LAX Airport on Jan. 18, 2024.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">John Barnett was supposed to answer questions on Saturday as part of a deposition he’d been giving earlier last week related to a legal dispute with his former employer Boeing—which has been dogged by safety concerns, some of which he had raised. But he didn’t show up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When his legal team called him repeatedly to no avail, they eventually asked the hotel he was staying at to check in on him. That’s when Barnett was found dead in his truck in the parking lot. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Charleston County Coroner’s Office told TIME that Barnett died from “what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” and that the Charleston Police Department is continuing to investigate the death.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Barnett’s lawyer Brian Knowles described the discovery as “tragic” to legal newsletter Corporate Crime Reporter, which first reported on Barnett’s death. “John had been back and forth for quite some time getting prepared,” said Knowles, who told Corporate Crime Reporter that he was set to cross-examine Barnett on Saturday for what would have been “day three of his deposition here in Charleston on his AIR21 case,” referring to the shorthand for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Whistleblower Protection Program.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Barnett, who was based in Louisiana, was in South Carolina to offer evidence for legal proceedings linked to a defamation lawsuit against Boeing, which he claimed deliberately hurt his career and reputation because of allegations he’d made of grave safety breaches on the aircraft company’s production line.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in US</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Monday, 11 March. 2024.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">John Barnett was a former quality control manager at Boeing</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A former Boeing employee known for raising concerns about the firm's production standards has been found dead in the US.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">John Barnett worked for Boeing for more than 30 years before retiring in 2017.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In the days before his death, he had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Boeing said it was saddened to hear of Mr Barnett's passing. The Charleston County coroner confirmed his death to the BBC on Monday.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It said the 62-year-old had died from a "self-inflicted" wound on 9 March and police were investigating.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Mr Barnett had worked for the US plane giant for three decades, until his retirement in 2017 on health grounds.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">From 2010, he was employed as a quality manager at the North Charleston plant. The facility builds the 787 Dreamliner, a state-of-the-art airliner used mainly on long-haul routes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In 2019, Mr Barnett told the BBC that under-pressure workers had been deliberately fitting sub-standard parts to aircraft on the production line.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He also said he had uncovered serious problems with oxygen systems, which could mean one in four breathing masks would not work in an emergency.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He said soon after starting work in South Carolina he had become concerned that the push to get new aircraft built meant the assembly process was rushed and safety was compromised, something the company denied.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He later told the BBC that workers had failed to follow procedures intended to track components through the factory, allowing defective components to go missing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He said in some cases, sub-standard parts had even been removed from scrap bins and fitted to planes that were being built to prevent delays on the production line.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He also claimed that tests on emergency oxygen systems due to be fitted to the 787 showed a failure rate of 25%, meaning that one in four could fail to deploy in a real-life emergency.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Mr Barnett said he had alerted managers to his concerns, but no action had been taken.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Boeing denied his assertions. However, a 2017 review by the US regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), did uphold some of Mr Barnett's concerns.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It established that the location of at least 53 "non-conforming" parts in the factory was unknown, and that they were considered lost. Boeing was ordered to take remedial action.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On the oxygen cylinders issue, the company said that in 2017 it had "identified some oxygen bottles received from the supplier that were not deploying properly". But it denied that any of them were actually fitted on aircraft.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After retiring, he embarked on a long-running legal action against the company.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He accused it of denigrating his character and hampering his career because of the issues he pointed out - charges rejected by Boeing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the time of his death, Mr Barnett had been in Charleston for legal interviews linked to that case.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Last week, he gave a formal deposition in which he was questioned by Boeing's lawyers, before being cross-examined by his own counsel.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He had been due to undergo further questioning on Saturday. When he did not appear, enquiries were made at his hotel.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He was subsequently found dead in his truck in the hotel car park.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking to the BBC, his lawyer described his death as "tragic".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In a statement Boeing said: "We are saddened by Mr. Barnett's passing, and our thoughts are with his family and friends."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">His death comes at a time when production standards at both Boeing and its key supplier Spirit Aerosystems are under intense scrutiny.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This follows an incident in early January when an unused emergency exit door blew off a brand-new Boeing 737 Max shortly after take-off from Portland International Airport.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A preliminary report from the US National Transportation Safety Board suggested that four key bolts, designed to hold the door securely in place, were not fitted.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Last week, the FAA said a six-week audit of the company had found "multiple instances where the company allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">波音举报人约翰·巴尼特在美国被发现身亡</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2024 年 3 月 11 日</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 约翰·巴尼特 (John Barnett) 曾任波音公司质量控制经理</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 一名因对公司生产标准提出担忧而闻名的波音前员工在美国被发现死亡。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 约翰·巴尼特 (John Barnett) 在 2017 年退休之前,在波音公司工作了 30 多年。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 在他去世前的几天里,他一直在针对该公司的举报人诉讼中提供证据。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 波音公司表示,听到巴尼特先生去世的消息深感悲痛。 查尔斯顿县验尸官周一向 BBC 证实了他的死亡。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 据称,这名 62 岁的男子于 3 月 9 日死于“自伤”,警方正在调查此事。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 巴尼特先生已在这家美国飞机巨头工作了三十年,直至 2017 年因健康原因退休。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 从 2010 年起,他受聘于北查尔斯顿工厂担任质量经理。 该工厂建造 787 梦想飞机,这是一款主要用于长途航线的最先进的客机。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2019 年,巴尼特先生告诉 BBC,压力之下的工人故意在生产线上的飞机上安装不合格的零件。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他还表示,他发现氧气系统存在严重问题,这可能意味着四分之一的呼吸面罩在紧急情况下无法工作。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他表示,在南卡罗来纳州开始工作后不久,他就开始担心,推动新飞机的制造意味着组装过程会很仓促,安全也会受到影响,但该公司否认了这一点。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他后来告诉英国广播公司,工人们没有遵守工厂追踪零部件的程序,导致有缺陷的零部件丢失。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他说,在某些情况下,不合标准的零件甚至被从废料箱中取出并安装到正在建造的飞机上,以防止生产线延误。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他还声称,对 787 飞机上安装的应急氧气系统进行的测试显示,故障率为 25%,这意味着四分之一的系统可能无法在现实生活中的紧急情况下部署。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 巴尼特表示,他已向管理人员通报了他的担忧,但尚未采取任何行动。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 波音公司否认了他的说法。 然而,美国监管机构联邦航空管理局 (FAA) 2017 年的审查确实证实了巴尼特先生的一些担忧。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 调查证实,工厂内至少有 53 个“不合格”零件的位置不明,这些零件被视为丢失。 波音公司被勒令采取补救行动。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 关于氧气瓶问题,该公司表示,2017年“发现从供应商收到的一些氧气瓶未正确部署”。 但它否认其中任何一个实际上安装在飞机上。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 退休后,他对公司展开了长期的法律诉讼。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他指责该公司因为他指出的问题而诋毁他的品格并阻碍他的职业生涯,但波音公司拒绝了这些指控。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 巴尼特去世时,他正在查尔斯顿接受与该案相关的法律采访。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 上周,他发表了一份正式证词,在证词中,他接受了波音公司律师的讯问,然后接受了自己律师的盘问。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他原定于周六接受进一步讯问。 当他没有出现时,有人前往他的酒店进行询问。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 随后他被发现死在酒店停车场的卡车里</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他的律师在接受英国广播公司采访时称他的死亡是“悲剧性的”。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 波音公司在一份声明中表示:“我们对巴尼特先生的去世感到悲痛,我们与他的家人和朋友同在。”</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他去世之际,波音公司及其主要供应商 Spirit Aerosystems 的生产标准正受到严格审查。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 在此之前,1 月初发生了一起事件,当时一架全新的波音 737 Max 从波特兰国际机场起飞后不久,未使用的紧急出口门被炸飞。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 美国国家运输安全委员会的一份初步报告表明,没有安装四个用于将门牢固固定到位的关键螺栓。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 上周,美国联邦航空管理局表示,对该公司进行了为期六周的审计,发现“该公司涉嫌多次未能遵守制造质量控制要求”。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">约翰·巴尼特本应在周六回答问题,这是他上周早些时候发表的证词的一部分,该证词涉及与他的前雇主波音公司的法律纠纷,该纠纷一直受到安全问题的困扰,其中一些问题是他提出的。 但他没有出现。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 当他的法律团队多次致电他无果后,他们最终要求他入住的酒店查看他的情况。 就在那时,巴尼特被发现死在停车场的卡车里。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 查尔斯顿县验尸官办公室告诉《时代》杂志,巴尼特死于“似乎是自伤枪伤”,查尔斯顿警察局正在继续调查这起死亡事件。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 巴尼特的律师布赖恩·诺尔斯(Brian Knowles)将这一发现描述为最先报道巴尼特之死的法律时事通讯《企业犯罪记者》的“悲剧”。 “约翰已经来回准备了很长一段时间,”诺尔斯说,他告诉《企业犯罪记者》,他定于周六盘问巴尼特,因为这将是“他在查尔斯顿就他的证词作证的第三天”。 AIR21 案件”,指的是美国联邦航空管理局举报人保护计划的简写。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 巴尼特居住在路易斯安那州,目前正在南卡罗来纳州为与针对波音公司的诽谤诉讼有关的法律诉讼提供证据,他声称这起诉讼故意损害了他的职业生涯和声誉,因为他指控该飞机公司的飞机严重违反安全规定。 生产线。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">John Barnett était censé répondre aux questions samedi dans le cadre d'une déposition qu'il avait faite plus tôt la semaine dernière concernant un différend juridique avec son ancien employeur Boeing, qui a été entaché de problèmes de sécurité, dont certains qu'il avait soulevés. Mais il ne s’est pas présenté.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Lorsque son équipe juridique l'a appelé à plusieurs reprises, en vain, ils ont finalement demandé à l'hôtel où il séjournait de prendre de ses nouvelles. C’est alors que Barnett a été retrouvé mort dans son camion sur le parking.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Le bureau du coroner du comté de Charleston a déclaré au TIME que Barnett était décédé de « ce qui semble être une blessure par balle auto-infligée » et que le département de police de Charleston continue d'enquêter sur le décès.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> L’avocat de Barnett, Brian Knowles, a qualifié la découverte de « tragique » dans le bulletin juridique Corporate Crime Reporter, qui a été le premier à rendre compte de la mort de Barnett. "John avait fait des allers-retours pendant un certain temps pour se préparer", a déclaré Knowles, qui a déclaré au Corporate Crime Reporter qu'il devait contre-interroger Barnett samedi pour ce qui aurait été "le troisième jour de sa déposition ici à Charleston sur son AIR21 case », faisant référence au raccourci du programme de protection des lanceurs d'alerte de la Federal Aviation Administration.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Barnett, qui était basé en Louisiane, était en Caroline du Sud pour apporter des preuves dans le cadre d'une procédure judiciaire liée à un procès en diffamation contre Boeing, qui, selon lui, avait délibérément nui à sa carrière et à sa réputation en raison d'allégations qu'il avait faites concernant de graves violations de la sécurité de la compagnie aéronautique. ligne de production.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Le lanceur d'alerte de Boeing, John Barnett, retrouvé mort aux États-Unis</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 11 mars 2024</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> John Barnett était un ancien responsable du contrôle qualité chez Boeing</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Un ancien employé de Boeing, connu pour avoir exprimé ses inquiétudes quant aux normes de production de l'entreprise, a été retrouvé mort aux États-Unis.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> John Barnett a travaillé pour Boeing pendant plus de 30 ans avant de prendre sa retraite en 2017.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Quelques jours avant sa mort, il avait témoigné dans le cadre d'un procès de dénonciation contre l'entreprise.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Boeing a déclaré qu'il était attristé d'apprendre le décès de M. Barnett. Le coroner du comté de Charleston a confirmé lundi son décès à la BBC.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a indiqué que l'homme de 62 ans était décédé des suites d'une blessure "auto-infligée" le 9 mars et que la police enquêtait.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> M. Barnett a travaillé pour le géant américain de l'aviation pendant trois décennies, jusqu'à sa retraite en 2017 pour des raisons de santé.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> À partir de 2010, il était employé comme responsable qualité à l’usine de North Charleston. L'usine construit le 787 Dreamliner, un avion de ligne de pointe utilisé principalement sur les routes long-courriers.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> En 2019, M. Barnett a déclaré à la BBC que des travailleurs sous pression avaient délibérément installé des pièces de qualité inférieure sur les avions sur la chaîne de production.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a également déclaré avoir découvert de graves problèmes avec les systèmes d’oxygène, ce qui pourrait signifier qu’un masque respiratoire sur quatre ne fonctionnerait pas en cas d’urgence.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a déclaré que peu de temps après avoir commencé à travailler en Caroline du Sud, il s'était inquiété du fait que la volonté de construire de nouveaux avions signifiait que le processus d'assemblage était précipité et que la sécurité était compromise, ce que la société a nié.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a ensuite déclaré à la BBC que les travailleurs n'avaient pas suivi les procédures destinées à suivre les composants dans l'usine, ce qui avait entraîné la disparition de composants défectueux.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a ajouté que dans certains cas, des pièces de qualité inférieure avaient même été retirées des poubelles et installées sur des avions en cours de construction pour éviter des retards sur la chaîne de production.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a également affirmé que les tests sur les systèmes d'oxygène d'urgence qui devaient être installés sur le 787 ont montré un taux de défaillance de 25 %, ce qui signifie qu'un système sur quatre pourrait ne pas être déployé en cas d'urgence réelle.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> M. Barnett a déclaré qu'il avait alerté les gestionnaires de ses préoccupations, mais qu'aucune mesure n'avait été prise.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Boeing a démenti ses affirmations. Cependant, un examen réalisé en 2017 par le régulateur américain, la Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a confirmé certaines des préoccupations de M. Barnett.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a été établi que l'emplacement d'au moins 53 pièces « non conformes » dans l'usine était inconnu et qu'elles étaient considérées comme perdues. Boeing a reçu l'ordre de prendre des mesures correctives.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Concernant la question des bouteilles d'oxygène, la société a déclaré qu'en 2017 elle avait « identifié certaines bouteilles d'oxygène reçues du fournisseur qui ne se déployaient pas correctement ». Mais il a nié que l'un d'entre eux ait réellement été installé sur des avions.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Après avoir pris sa retraite, il s'est lancé dans une longue action en justice contre l'entreprise.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il l'a accusé de dénigrer sa personnalité et d'entraver sa carrière en raison des problèmes qu'il a signalés - accusations rejetées par Boeing.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Au moment de son décès, M. Barnett se trouvait à Charleston pour des entretiens juridiques liés à cette affaire.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La semaine dernière, il a fait une déposition officielle au cours de laquelle il a été interrogé par les avocats de Boeing, avant d'être contre-interrogé par son propre conseil.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il devait être soumis à un nouvel interrogatoire samedi. Comme il ne s'est pas présenté, des enquêtes ont été menées à son hôtel.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il a ensuite été retrouvé mort dans son camion sur le parking de l'hôtel.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> S'adressant à la BBC, son avocat a qualifié sa mort de « tragique ».</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dans un communiqué, Boeing a déclaré : "Nous sommes attristés par le décès de M. Barnett et nos pensées vont à sa famille et à ses amis."</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Sa mort survient à un moment où les normes de production de Boeing et de son principal fournisseur Spirit Aerosystems sont soumises à un examen minutieux.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Cela fait suite à un incident survenu début janvier, lorsqu'une porte de sortie de secours inutilisée a fait exploser un Boeing 737 Max flambant neuf peu après le décollage de l'aéroport international de Portland.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Un rapport préliminaire du National Transportation Safety Board des États-Unis suggérait que quatre verrous à clé, conçus pour maintenir la porte solidement en place, n'étaient pas installés.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La semaine dernière, la FAA a déclaré qu'un audit de six semaines de l'entreprise avait révélé « plusieurs cas dans lesquels l'entreprise n'aurait pas respecté les exigences de contrôle de qualité de fabrication ».</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-56787361133594729682024-03-17T00:41:00.000-07:002024-03-17T01:22:53.322-07:00Do This And Grow Rich Life<p> <span style="font-size: large;">GOD TALKS TO ANYONE!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I encourage you to humble yourself before God. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Open your ears and your heart to His voice. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Listen. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Wait. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tell Him you need Him. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Ask Him to speak to you. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Ask Him for courage and hope.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tell Him that you are struggling, that you are weak and afraid.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Let Him talk to you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">God Talks to Those With a Simple, Childlike Trust</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">这样做并获得丰富的生活:上帝与任何人交谈!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">神与任何人说话!<i>Shén yǔ rènhé rén shuōhuà!</i></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我鼓励你在神面前谦卑自己。<i>Wǒ gǔlì nǐ zài shén miànqián qiānbēi zìjǐ.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 打开你的耳朵和你的心来聆听他的声音。<i>Dǎkāi nǐ de ěrduǒ hé nǐ de xīn lái língtīng tā de shēngyīn.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 听。<i>Tīng</i>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 等待。<i>Děngdài</i>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 告诉他你需要他。<i>Gàosù tā nǐ xūyào tā.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 请他对你说话。<i>Qǐng tā duì nǐ shuōhuà.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 向他祈求勇气和希望。<i>Xiàng tā qíqiú yǒngqì hé xīwàng.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 告诉他你正在挣扎,你很软弱并且害怕。<i>Gàosù tā nǐ zhèngzài zhēngzhá, nǐ hěn ruǎnruò bìngqiě hàipà.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 让他对你说话!<i>Ràng tā duì nǐ shuōhuà!</i></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神与那些怀着简单、孩子般的信任的人交谈 <i>Shén yǔ nàxiē huáizhe jiǎndān, háizi bān de xìnrèn de rén jiāotán</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(French)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Faites ceci et devenez riche : DIEU PARLE À TOUT LE MONDE !</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Je vous encourage à vous humilier devant Dieu.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ouvrez vos oreilles et votre cœur à sa voix.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Écouter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Attendez.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dites-lui que vous avez besoin de lui.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Demandez-lui de vous parler.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Demandez-lui du courage et de l’espoir.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dites-lui que vous luttez, que vous êtes faible et que vous avez peur.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Laissez-le vous parler !</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dieu parle à ceux qui ont une confiance simple et enfantine</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[Japanese]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">これを実行して人生を豊かにしましょう:神は誰にでも話しかけます!Kore o jikkō shite jinsei o yutaka ni shimashou: Kami wa darenidemo hanashikakemasu! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神の前に謙虚になることをお勧めします。</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Kami no mae ni kenkyo ni naru koto o o susume shimasu.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 耳と心を開いて神の声を聞きましょう。Mimi to kokorowohiraite-shin no koe o kikimashou.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 聞く。Kiku.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 待って。Matte.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> あなたには彼が必要だと彼に伝えてください。Anata ni wa kare ga hitsuyōda to kare ni tsutaete kudasai.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神に話しかけてもらいましょう。Kami ni hanashikakete moraimashou.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神に勇気と希望を求めてください。Kami ni yūki to kibō o motomete kudasai. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> あなたが苦しんでいること、弱くて恐れていることを神に伝えてください。Anata ga kurushinde iru koto, yowakute osorete iru koto o kami ni tsutaete kudasai. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 彼に話してもらいましょう!Kare ni hanashite moraimashou! </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神は素朴で子供のような信頼をもって人々に語りかける Kami wa sobokude kodomo no yōna shinrai o motte hitobito ni katarikakeru</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Russian)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Делайте это и богатейте жизнью: БОГ РАЗГОВОРИТ С ЛЮБЫМ! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Delayte eto i bogateyte zhizn'yu: BOG RAZGOVORIT S LYUBYM!</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Я призываю вас смириться перед Богом. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>YA prizyvayu vas smirit'sya pered Bogom.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Откройте свои уши и свое сердце Его голосу. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Otkroyte svoi ushi i svoye serdtse Yego golosu.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Слушать. <i>Slushat'.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ждать. <i>Zhdat'.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Скажите Ему, что Он вам нужен. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Skazhite Yemu, chto On vam nuzhen.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Попросите Его поговорить с вами. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Poprosite Yego pogovorit' s vami.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Попросите Его о смелости и надежде. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Poprosite Yego o smelosti i nadezhde.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Скажите Ему, что вы боретесь, что вы слабы и напуганы. <i>Skazhite Yemu, chto vy boretes', chto vy slaby i napugany.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Позвольте Ему поговорить с вами! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Pozvol'te Yemu pogovorit' s vami!</i></span></p><div><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Бог разговаривает с теми, кто проявляет простое, детское доверие</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <i>Bog razgovarivayet s temi, kto proyavlyayet prostoye, detskoye doveriye</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Dutch) </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Doe dit en zorg voor een rijk leven: GOD PRAKT MET IEDEREEN!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ik moedig je aan om jezelf voor God te vernederen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Open uw oren en uw hart voor Zijn stem.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Luisteren.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Wachten.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vertel Hem dat je Hem nodig hebt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vraag Hem om met je te spreken.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vraag Hem om moed en hoop.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vertel Hem dat je het moeilijk hebt, dat je zwak en bang bent.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Laat Hem met je praten!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> God praat met mensen met een eenvoudig, kinderlijk vertrouwen</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[Malay]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Lakukan Ini Dan Menjadi Kaya Hidup: TUHAN BERCAKAP DENGAN SESIAPA SAJA!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Saya menggalakkan anda untuk merendahkan diri di hadapan Tuhan.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bukalah telinga dan hatimu kepada suara-Nya.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dengar.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Tunggu.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Beritahu Dia anda memerlukan Dia.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Minta Dia bercakap dengan anda.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Mintalah keberanian dan harapan kepada-Nya.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Beritahu Dia bahawa anda sedang berjuang, bahawa anda lemah dan takut.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Biarkan Dia bercakap dengan anda!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Tuhan Bercakap Dengan Mereka yang Memiliki Kepercayaan yang Mudah dan Seperti Kanak-Kanak</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Arabic)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">افعل هذا وتمتع بحياة غنية: الله يتحدث إلى أي شخص!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> أنصحك بالتواضع أمام الله.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> افتح أذنيك وقلبك لصوته.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> يستمع.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> انتظر.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> أخبره أنك بحاجة إليه.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> اطلب منه أن يتحدث إليك.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> اطلب منه الشجاعة والأمل.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> أخبره أنك تكافح، وأنك ضعيف وخائف.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> دعه يتحدث معك!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> الله يتحدث مع أولئك الذين لديهم ثقة بسيطة طفولية</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">afeal hadha watamatue bihayat ghaniatin: allah yatahadath 'iilaa 'ayi shakhsin!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">'ansahuk bialtawadue 'amam allah.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">aftah 'udhunayk waqalbak lisawtihi.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">yastamiei.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">aintazir.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">'akhbirh 'anak bihajat 'iilayhi.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">autlub minh 'an yatahadath 'iilayk.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">autlub minh alshajaeat wal'amla.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">'akhbarh 'anak takafuhu, wa'anak daeif wakhayifun.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">daeh yatahadath maeka!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">allah yatahadath mae 'uwlayik aladhin ladayhim thiqat basitat tufulia</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Czech)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Udělejte to a zbohatněte život: BŮH MLUVÍ S KAŽDÝM!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Povzbuzuji vás, abyste se pokořili před Bohem.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Otevřete své uši a srdce Jeho hlasu.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Poslouchat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Počkejte.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Řekni Mu, že Ho potřebuješ.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Požádejte Ho, aby s vámi promluvil.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Požádejte Ho o odvahu a naději.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Řekněte Mu, že bojujete, že jste slabí a bojíte se.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nechte Ho mluvit s vámi!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bůh mluví k lidem s jednoduchou, dětskou důvěrou</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[German]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tun Sie dies und werden Sie reich im Leben: GOTT SPRICHT MIT JEDEM!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ich ermutige Sie, sich vor Gott zu demütigen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Öffne deine Ohren und dein Herz für seine Stimme.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Hören.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Warten.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Sag ihm, dass du ihn brauchst.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bitten Sie ihn, mit Ihnen zu sprechen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bitten Sie ihn um Mut und Hoffnung.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Sagen Sie ihm, dass Sie Schwierigkeiten haben, dass Sie schwach und ängstlich sind.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Lass ihn mit dir reden!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Gott spricht zu denen mit einem einfachen, kindlichen Vertrauen</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Korean)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">이렇게 하면 풍요로운 삶을 살 수 있습니다. 하나님은 누구에게나 말씀하십니다! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ileohge hamyeon pung-yoloun salm-eul sal su issseubnida. hananim-eun nuguegena malsseumhasibnida!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 하나님 앞에 겸손하시길 바랍니다. hananim ap-e gyeomsonhasigil balabnida.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 그분의 음성에 귀와 마음을 여십시오. geubun-ui eumseong-e gwiwa ma-eum-eul yeosibsio.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 듣다. deudda.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 기다리다. gidalida.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 당신에게 그분이 필요하다고 그분께 말씀드리십시오. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">dangsin-ege geubun-i pil-yohadago geubunkke malsseumdeulisibsio.</span></p><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 그분께 당신에게 말씀해 달라고 요청하십시오. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">geubunkke dangsin-ege malsseumhae dallago yocheonghasibsio.</span></p><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 그분께 용기와 희망을 달라고 구하십시오. geubunkke yong-giwa huimang-eul dallago guhasibsio.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 당신이 어려움을 겪고 있고 약하고 두렵다고 그분께 말씀드리십시오. </span><span style="font-size: large;">dangsin-i eolyeoum-eul gyeokkgo issgo yaghago dulyeobdago geubunkke malsseumdeulisibsio.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 그분께서 당신에게 말씀하시도록 하십시오!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">geubunkkeseo dangsin-ege malsseumhasidolog hasibsio!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 하나님께서는 단순하고 어린아이와 같은 신뢰를 가진 사람들에게 말씀하십니다</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> hananimkkeseoneun dansunhago eolin-aiwa gat-eun sinloeleul gajin salamdeul-ege malsseumhasibnida</span></p><p><br /></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-34083478969535614832024-03-16T03:17:00.000-07:002024-03-16T04:39:09.981-07:00about Dune du Pilat , France 🇫🇷 <p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Discover something new everyday / Découvrez quelque chose de nouveau chaque jour / 每天发现新事物 / </span>Temui sesuatu yang baharu setiap hari. / 毎日何か新しいことを発見してください</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Top 10 Little Known Facts about Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Dune of Pilat, also called Grande Dune du Pilat, is the tallest sand dune in Europe. The Dune of Pilat is located in the Gironde department in southwestern France. It is just at the entrance to Arcachon Bay, on the territory of the small town of La Teste de Buch, about 40 miles southwest of Bordeaux.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The dune is almost 3km long, a smidge over 100 metres high and approximately 500m wide (it’s growing each year – slowly swallowing the pine forest at its feet). Man-made stairs protrude from the dune to make the climb a little less daunting. Or, if you’re feeling energetic you can scramble up the dune freestyle.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">With soft golden sands and impossibly stunning views, Dune du Pilat is a natural phenomenon well worth visiting.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Here are the top 10 little-known facts:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1. The Tallest Sand Dune in Europe is the great Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Great Dune of Pyla, located 60km from Bordeaux in the Arcachon Bay area, France, happens to be the tallest sand dune in Europe. Also known as the Great Dune of Pilat, the sand dune is enormous—measuring 500m in width, 3km in length and rising to a height of 107m above sea level.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">To put it into perspective: The dune has a pure sand area of 135 hectares and is surrounded by approximately 4,000 hectares of forest. It is up to 110 meters high, 500 meters wide, about 2.7 kilometres long and has an incline of up to 40° on the east side (towards the forest). It is estimated to contain 60 million cubic meters of sand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the summit, the view is spectacular with the ocean coast, the inlet of the Bay, the large pine forest and, when the sky is very clear, the Pyrenees Range.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●Watch <a href="https://youtu.be/ugD0mM1fbDg" target="_blank">here</a> how sand dune is formed naturally. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2. The Dune du Pilat Moves</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The dune is determined to move inwards, slowly pushing the forest back to cover houses, roads and even portions of the Atlantic Wall. The rate of the movement is unpredictable sometimes moving fast (10m in a year) and sometimes very slow (less than a metre). The estimated annual displacement is 4.9m per year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This migration of the Great Dune has covered over twenty private properties and each year the sand of the east slope of the dune covers 8000 sqm of the surrounding pine forest. At the northeast part of the dune, a road was overlapped in 1987 after an avalanche of sand and was buried in 1991. An example of a house buried over the dune is cited in a newspaper as back as September 19, 1936.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● watch YouTube video <a href="https://youtu.be/XBofnaGQQCo" target="_blank">here</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3. Dune Du Pilat Shrank 26 Feet Since 2017</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Pilat Dune along France’s Atlantic Coast lost 13 feet since 2009 as heavy winds reduced it to the lowest recorded height in a decade. The dune, still the largest in Europe, now measures 102.5 metres (336 feet), or 3.9 meters (13 feet) less than one year ago. Its previous low since annual measurements began in 2009 was 107.9 meters in 2013, and it’s highest during that period was 110.5 in 2017, according to the Aquitaine Coast Observatory.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The observatory monitors the dune and the coastal region surrounding Bordeaux to measure the impact of things like climate change as well as natural environmental phenomenon. Scientists noted that while the height of the Pilat Dune typically ebbs and flows each year, the 8 meter drop (26 feet) in 3 years warrants closer study.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Each year, the dune adds more and more of the surrounding forest to its mass. The pine trees, planted to prevent erosion in the 18th and 19th centuries, can be seen disappearing on the edges of the dune. Other sand dunes are in the southwest of the Gironde department, but none so big as the Dune of Pilat, which grew on top of a smaller dune known as la Dune de la Grave. In a short geological time, the Great Dune of Pilat consumed many of the plants, roads, and even buildings around it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The sand made fine by the ocean wind makes it difficult to climb to the top of the dune, but the reward is clear views of the Bassin d’Arcachon, the bay below the dune; the Landes pine forest; and, on a clear day, even the Pyrenees mountains on the border between France and Spain. Numerous paragliders use the wind and height of the dune to launch in the air and other visitors sprawl in the sands.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">4. Dune du Pilat is an Admired Tourist Destination</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The gorgeous Dune du Pilat now constitutes an extremely popular tourist destination in the region. More precisely, more than 1 million tourists per year visit the amazing site, on average. That places it among the most visited in the entire country it formed in.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That popularity, however, understandably endangers the stability of the formation. Fortunately, though, the local government undertook steps to provide it with at least a measure of protection. In 1994, the formation became a formally protected site.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In the summer months, a staircase is constructed to allow visitors to climb the dune—an activity that draws many visitors every year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">5. Humans have Inhabited Dune du Pilat for a Long Time</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The famous white lady impresses with her measurements: 106 m in height and 2.7 km in length. The Dune is made up of 60 million cubic metres of sand and its history dates back thousands of years. Recent archaeological digs prove that humans lived here 2,600 years ago.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The dune has also understandably, long intrigued the local population of the region. Precisely when local inhabitants discovered it remains unknown, though. Archaeological evidence indicates, though, that humans visited and made use of the site at least as far back in time as the Bronze Age.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That’s because artefacts dating back to roughly 800 BC have been discovered in the sands at the approximate base of the dune. It contains wood dating from the XVI century. Remains from that period, such as pipes, flint instruments, ceramics and coins, emerged during archaeological excavations. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. The Dune is Millions of Years in the Making</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Geologists had reported that the dune was created millions of years when the Pyrénées Mountains to the south and the Central Massif Mountains to the east eroded. Local rivers carried sand from the mountains to the ocean where it drifted ashore and created the massive dune.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Between 500 AD and 1000 AD, the ancient parabolic dunes were formed during the cold medieval period with its frequent wind storms. At the end of the Middle Ages, the climate became warmer and more humid, allowing vegetation to grow in Aquitaine.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Between 1000 AD and 1500 AD, old dunes get covered with forests. This corresponds to paleosol 3. This ground, only a few centimetres thick, undulates at mid-height.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">7. Try out Sandboarding at Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The sand dune provides the best opportunity to try this unique activity. If you do not have a board it might be tricky to find a place to rent one. Bring your own cardboard and have simple sliding fun with family or friends. Slide down the dune, it will surely be an unforgettable experience!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sandboarding is a board sport and extreme sport similar to snowboarding that involves riding across or down a sand dune while standing on a board, either with both feet strapped in or while standing loose, without bindings. Sandboarding can also be practised sitting down or lying on the belly or the back.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Choosing a style for your sandboard</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You should ask yourself what purpose will this sandboard serve. Are you gonna use it as a generic terrain board (i.e. to slide down small dunes), a pro racing board (i.e. for taller dunes and mountains), a carve board (i.e. for freestyling, carving and jumping tricks) or a dune sled (i.e. for sliding while sitting or lying down)?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your sandboarding style will ultimately affect the ideal size and shape of your board, so think carefully!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sandboard design and shaping guidelines</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sandboards come in different sizes and shapes, with the most distinguishing feature being their “tail”. A board can come in one of three different tail designs: round (also called “twin tips”, because one end is the same as the other), square, or swallow tail.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Twin tips are directional boards designed to be used in eitherdirection, so there is no real difference between the “tail” and the “tip”. The V-shaped swallow tails allow for greater maneuverability and quick turns. Square tail sandboards area ideal for racing and slaloming.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Types of sandboards</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As a rule of thumb, you will want to make your sandboard as lightweight as possible (remember: you will have to carry it while climbing up a dune, over and over). A shorter board (~100cm) is ideal for beginners, while a </span><span style="font-size: large;">you should ask yourself what purpose will this sandboard serve. Are you gonna use it as a generic terrain board (i.e. to slide down small dunes), a pro racing board (i.e. for taller dunes and mountains), a carve board (i.e. for freestyling, carving and jumping tricks) or a dune sled (i.e. for sliding while sitting or lying down)?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your sandboarding style will ultimately affect the ideal size and shape of your board, so think carefully!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sandboard design and shaping guidelines</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sandboards come in different sizes and shapes, with the most distinguishing feature being their “tail”. A board can come in one of three different tail designs: round (also called “twin tips”, because one end is the same as the other), square, or swallow tail.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Twin tips are directional boards designed to be used in either board (120-140cm) allows for better carving and higher speeds. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Terrain board</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Terrain boards come with a swallow tail and are usually more compact. They are ideal for small dunes that are not too steep.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Race board</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">To make a racing board opt for a square tail and a longer deck. They can go at great speed but are not easy to maneuver or doing any tricks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Carve board</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For carving and performance riding, you will need to create a twin tips board with two round equal edges.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Sand sled</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sand sleds and toboggans can have either a square or round tail, and the two edges do not need to be asymmetrical. The body of the board needs to be wide enough to accommodate a person (or two), so aim at at least 25cm width.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Lengthwise, stick around 110cm for adults, 100cm for kids. Unlike sandboards, you won’t need to install foot bindings but rather hand grips and/or a seat pad.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">More details <a href="https://sand-boarding.com/how-to-make-a-sandboard/" target="_blank">here</a> for DIY</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●It wasn’t until board manufacturers started using <b>Formica laminate sheets</b> and other smooth surfaces for the sandboard bases that riders could achieve high speeds and perform daring tricks on sand dunes without friction.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">8. Dune du Pilat is a Paragliders Paradise</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For paragliders, the Dune of Pilat is one of the most beautiful and fascinating flying destinations in Europe. In addition to optimal wind conditions, this is certainly due to the unique landscape and the pleasant temperatures in spring, summer and fall.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">No wonder then that the dune, in summer a strong elicits a strong attraction for paragliders throughout Western Europe. On this site, you can train in different reverse launch techniques, handling strong winds and flying in the active dynamic ridge lift.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to optimal wind conditions, the super pleasant weather and the unique landscape, the dune is attracting lovers of paragliding during spring, summer and autumn as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">9. Dune du Pilat was Closed after a Forest Fire but has reopened</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Dune du Pilat, which is Europe’s biggest sand dune and a popular tourist destination was reopened on July 2022. Access the Dune near to La Teste-de-Buch, where a forest fire which burnt 7,000 hectares of land was not possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Visitors to the Dune du Pilat will now be able to access it under secure conditions and with guided pathways. “They will have to arrive by bus, as the flames have damaged the site car park,” La Teste-de-Buch’s mayor, Patrick Davet, added.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The La Teste-de-Buch blaze is one of two wildfires which have collectively destroyed around 21,000 hectares of land in Gironde. The cause of the fire near the Dune du Pilat is thought to be a van that burst into flames.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">10. Dune du Pilat Massive Dimensions</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2.7 km long, 500 m wide and up to 106.60 m high. These are the breathtaking dimensions of the dune that can be admired throughout the year. Even in winter, it is worth the visit. Some are even lucky enough to experience the dune covered with snow. The slope on the east side (forest) is 19° to 29°, on the west side (ocean) it is ranging from 7° to 13°.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Even today it is always kept in motion by wind and tidal movement and makes its way further inland. Thus, the pine forest and several campsites are gradually swallowed up by this huge and overwhelming mass of 60,000,000 cubic meters of sand. Each year, the dune advances by several meters. In fact, the sea wind has no trouble raising and carrying away this incredibly fine sand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For some people the dune is like a desert in the middle of France, for others it is simply Europe’s largest playground and most beautiful sand box.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[FRENCH]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Découvrez quelque chose de nouveau chaque jour</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Top 10 des faits peu connus sur la Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La Dune du Pilat, également appelée Grande Dune du Pilat, est la plus haute dune de sable d'Europe. La Dune du Pilat est située dans le département de la Gironde, dans le sud-ouest de la France. Elle se situe juste à l'entrée du bassin d'Arcachon, sur le territoire de la petite commune de La Teste de Buch, à environ 40 milles au sud-ouest de Bordeaux.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La dune mesure près de 3 km de long, un peu plus de 100 mètres de haut et environ 500 m de large (elle grandit chaque année – engloutissant lentement la forêt de pins à ses pieds). Des escaliers artificiels dépassent de la dune pour rendre la montée un peu moins intimidante. Ou, si vous vous sentez énergique, vous pouvez gravir les dunes en style libre.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Avec son doux sable doré et ses vues incroyablement époustouflantes, la Dune du Pilat est un phénomène naturel qui mérite d'être visité.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Voici le top 10 des faits peu connus :</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 1. La plus haute dune de sable d'Europe est la grande Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La Grande Dune du Pyla, située à 60 km de Bordeaux dans la région du bassin d'Arcachon, en France, se trouve être la plus haute dune de sable d'Europe. Également connue sous le nom de Grande Dune du Pilat, la dune de sable est énorme : elle mesure 500 m de largeur, 3 km de longueur et s'élève à 107 m d'altitude.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pour mettre les choses en perspective : la dune a une superficie de sable pur de 135 hectares et est entourée d'environ 4 000 hectares de forêt. Il mesure jusqu'à 110 mètres de haut, 500 mètres de large, environ 2,7 kilomètres de long et présente une inclinaison allant jusqu'à 40° du côté est (vers la forêt).</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Au sommet, la vue est spectaculaire avec la côte océanique, l'entrée du Bassin, la grande pinède et, lorsque le ciel est bien dégagé, la chaîne des Pyrénées.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2. La Dune du Pilat bouge</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La dune est déterminée à se déplacer vers l’intérieur, repoussant lentement la forêt pour recouvrir les maisons, les routes et même des parties du mur de l’Atlantique. La vitesse du mouvement est imprévisible, parfois rapide (10 m par an) et parfois très lente (moins d'un mètre). Le déplacement annuel estimé est de 4,9 millions par an.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Cette migration de la Grande Dune a parcouru plus d'une vingtaine de propriétés privées et chaque année le sable du versant Est de la dune recouvre 8 000 m² de la pinède environnante. Dans la partie nord-est de la dune, une route a été recouverte en 1987 après une avalanche de sable et a été enterrée en 1991. Un exemple de maison enterrée au-dessus de la dune est cité dans un journal dès le 19 septembre 1936.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3. La dune du Pilat a rétréci de 26 pieds depuis 2017</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La dune du Pilat, le long de la côte atlantique de la France, a perdu 13 pieds depuis 2009, alors que des vents violents l'ont réduite à la hauteur la plus basse enregistrée depuis une décennie. La dune, toujours la plus grande d'Europe, mesure désormais 102,5 mètres (336 pieds), soit 3,9 mètres (13 pieds) de moins qu'il y a un an. Son précédent minimum depuis le début des mesures annuelles en 2009 était de 107,9 mètres en 2013, et son plus haut durant cette période était de 110,5 en 2017, selon l'Observatoire de la Côte Aquitaine.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> L'observatoire surveille la dune et la région côtière autour de Bordeaux pour mesurer l'impact de facteurs tels que le changement climatique ainsi que les phénomènes environnementaux naturels. Les scientifiques ont noté que même si la hauteur de la dune du Pilat fluctue généralement chaque année, la chute de 8 mètres (26 pieds) en 3 ans justifie une étude plus approfondie.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 4. La Dune du Pilat est une destination touristique admirée</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La magnifique Dune du Pilat constitue désormais une destination touristique extrêmement prisée dans la région. Plus précisément, plus d’un million de touristes visitent en moyenne chaque année ce site étonnant. Cela le place parmi les plus visités de tout le pays dans lequel il a été créé.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Mais cette popularité met naturellement en danger la stabilité de la formation. Heureusement, le gouvernement local a pris des mesures pour lui assurer au moins une certaine protection. En 1994, la formation est devenue un site officiellement protégé.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pendant les mois d'été, un escalier est construit pour permettre aux visiteurs de gravir la dune, une activité qui attire de nombreux visiteurs chaque année.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 5. Les humains habitent la Dune du Pilat depuis longtemps</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La célèbre dame blanche impressionne par ses mensurations : 106 m de hauteur et 2,7 km de longueur. La Dune est constituée de 60 millions de mètres cubes de sable et son histoire remonte à des milliers d'années. Des fouilles archéologiques récentes prouvent que les humains vivaient ici il y a 2 600 ans.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La dune intrigue également depuis longtemps la population locale de la région. On ne sait cependant pas exactement quand les habitants locaux l’ont découvert. Des preuves archéologiques indiquent cependant que les humains ont visité et utilisé le site au moins aussi loin que l'âge du bronze.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> En effet, des artefacts datant d’environ 800 avant JC ont été découverts dans le sable, à peu près à la base de la dune. Il contient du bois datant du XVIème siècle. Des vestiges de cette époque, tels que des pipes, des instruments en silex, des céramiques et des pièces de monnaie, ont émergé lors de fouilles archéologiques.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. La dune est en construction depuis des millions d’années</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Les géologues avaient rapporté que la dune avait été créée il y a des millions d'années lorsque les montagnes des Pyrénées au sud et les montagnes du Massif Central à l'est se sont érodées. Les rivières locales transportaient le sable des montagnes vers l'océan où il dérivait vers le rivage et créait l'immense dune.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Entre 500 et 1000 après JC, les anciennes dunes paraboliques se sont formées pendant la période médiévale froide avec ses fréquentes tempêtes de vent. À la fin du Moyen Âge, le climat devient plus chaud et plus humide, permettant à la végétation de se développer en Aquitaine.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Entre 1000 et 1500 après JC, les vieilles dunes se couvrent de forêts. Cela correspond au paléosol 3. Ce sol, de seulement quelques centimètres d'épaisseur, ondule à mi-hauteur.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 7. Essayez-vous au Sandboard à la Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La dune de sable offre la meilleure occasion de s'essayer à cette activité unique. Si vous n’avez pas de planche, il peut être difficile de trouver un endroit pour en louer une. Apportez votre propre carton et amusez-vous simplement à glisser en famille ou entre amis. Dévalez la dune, ce sera sûrement une expérience inoubliable !</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Le sandboard est un sport de glisse et un sport extrême similaire au snowboard qui consiste à traverser ou descendre une dune de sable en se tenant debout sur une planche, soit avec les deux pieds attachés, soit debout, sans fixations. Le sandboard peut également se pratiquer assis ou allongé sur le ventre ou sur le dos.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 8. La Dune du Pilat est le paradis des parapentistes</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pour les parapentistes, la Dune du Pilat est l'une des destinations aériennes les plus belles et les plus fascinantes d'Europe. Outre les conditions de vent optimales, cela est certainement dû au paysage unique et aux températures agréables au printemps, en été et en automne.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il n'est donc pas étonnant que la dune, forte en été, suscite une forte attirance pour les parapentistes dans toute l'Europe occidentale. Sur ce site, vous pourrez vous entraîner à différentes techniques de lancement inversé, à la gestion des vents forts et au vol en lift dynamique actif des crêtes.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Grâce à des conditions de vent optimales, un temps très agréable et un paysage unique, la dune attire également les amateurs de parapente au printemps, en été et en automne.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 9. La Dune du Pilat a été fermée après un incendie de forêt mais a rouvert</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La Dune du Pilat, qui est la plus grande dune de sable d'Europe et une destination touristique populaire, a été rouverte en juillet 2022. Accédez à la dune près de La Teste-de-Buch, où un incendie de forêt qui a brûlé 7 000 hectares de terres n'a pas été possible.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Les visiteurs de la Dune du Pilat pourront désormais y accéder dans des conditions sécurisées et par des sentiers guidés. "Ils devront arriver en bus, les flammes ayant endommagé le parking du chantier", a précisé le maire de La Teste-de-Buch, Patrick Davet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> L'incendie de La Teste-de-Buch est l'un des deux incendies de forêt qui ont détruit collectivement environ 21 000 hectares de terres en Gironde. La cause de l'incendie près de la Dune du Pilat serait une camionnette qui aurait pris feu.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 10. Dune du Pilat Dimensions Massives</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2,7 km de long, 500 m de large et jusqu'à 106,60 m de haut. Ce sont les dimensions époustouflantes de la dune que l’on peut admirer tout au long de l’année. Même en hiver, cela vaut le détour. Certains ont même la chance de découvrir la dune recouverte de neige. La pente du côté est (forêt) est de 19° à 29°, du côté ouest (océan) elle varie de 7° à 13°.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Aujourd'hui encore, il est toujours maintenu en mouvement par le vent et les marées et se dirige vers l'intérieur des terres. Ainsi, la pinède et plusieurs campings sont peu à peu engloutis par cette masse immense et écrasante de 60 000 000 de mètres cubes de sable. Chaque année, la dune avance de plusieurs mètres. En effet, le vent marin n’a aucun mal à soulever et emporter ce sable incroyablement fin.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pour certains, la dune est comme un désert au milieu de la France, pour d’autres, c’est tout simplement le plus grand terrain de jeu et le plus beau bac à sable d’Europe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">每天发现新事物</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 关于皮拉沙丘十大鲜为人知的事实</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 皮拉沙丘,也称为皮拉大沙丘,是欧洲最高的沙丘。 皮拉沙丘位于法国西南部吉伦特省。 它位于阿卡雄湾的入口处,位于拉特斯特德布赫小镇境内,距离波尔多西南约 40 英里。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 沙丘长约 3 公里,高约 100 米,宽约 500 米(沙丘每年都在增长,慢慢吞没了脚下的松树林)。 人造楼梯从沙丘中伸出,使攀爬变得不那么令人畏惧。 或者,如果您感觉精力充沛,可以自由攀登沙丘。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 皮拉沙丘 (Dune du Pilat) 拥有柔软的金色沙滩和令人难以置信的壮丽景色,是一个非常值得参观的自然现象。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 以下是十大鲜为人知的事实:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 1. 欧洲最高的沙丘是伟大的杜皮拉沙丘</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 皮拉大沙丘位于法国阿卡雄湾地区,距离波尔多 60 公里,是欧洲最高的沙丘。 这座沙丘也被称为皮拉大沙丘,面积巨大,宽 500m,长 3km,海拔 107m。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 直观地说:沙丘的纯沙面积为135公顷,周围有约4000公顷的森林。 高110米,宽500米,长约2.7公里,东侧(面向森林)倾斜达40°。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 在山顶,可以看到海岸、海湾入口、大片松树林以及天空晴朗时的比利牛斯山脉的壮丽景色。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2. 皮拉沙丘移动</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 沙丘决心向内移动,慢慢地将森林向后推,覆盖房屋、道路,甚至大西洋壁垒的一部分。 移动的速度是不可预测的,有时移动得很快(一年 10m),有时移动得很慢(不到一米)。 预计年位移量为 490 万。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 这次大沙丘的迁移覆盖了二十多处私人地产,每年沙丘东坡的沙子覆盖了周围8000平方米的松树林。 沙丘东北部的一条道路于 1987 年因沙崩而被覆盖,并于 1991 年被掩埋。早在 1936 年 9 月 19 日就有报纸引用了沙丘上埋有房屋的例子。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3. 皮拉沙丘自 2017 年以来缩小了 26 英尺</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 法国大西洋海岸的皮拉特沙丘自 2009 年以来下降了 13 英尺,强风将其降至十年来的最低高度。 该沙丘仍然是欧洲最大的沙丘,目前高 102.5 米(336 英尺),比一年前低了 3.9 米(13 英尺)。 据阿基坦海岸天文台称,自 2009 年开始年度测量以来,其上一次最低点是 2013 年的 107.9 米,而同期最高点是 2017 年的 110.5 米。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 该观测站监测沙丘和波尔多周围的沿海地区,以测量气候变化和自然环境现象等因素的影响。 科学家们指出,虽然皮拉特沙丘的高度通常每年都会起伏,但 3 年内下降 8 米(26 英尺)的高度值得进一步研究。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 4. 皮拉沙丘 (Dune du Pilat) 是备受推崇的旅游目的地</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 美丽的皮拉沙丘现在已成为该地区非常受欢迎的旅游目的地。 更准确地说,平均每年有超过 100 万游客参观这个令人惊叹的景点。 这使得它成为其所在国家访问量最大的国家之一。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 然而,这种受欢迎程度无疑会危及该阵型的稳定性。 不过幸运的是,当地政府已采取措施为其提供至少一定程度的保护。 1994年,该地层成为正式保护区。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 在夏季,人们会建造一个楼梯,让游客可以攀登沙丘——这项活动每年都吸引着许多游客。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 5. 人类在皮拉沙丘上居住了很长时间</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 这位著名的白人女士的身高令人印象深刻:身高 106 m,长度 2.7 km。 沙丘由 6000 万立方米的沙子组成,其历史可以追溯到数千年前。 最近的考古发掘证明,2600年前就有人类生活在这里。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 可以理解的是,这座沙丘长期以来也引起了该地区当地人的兴趣。 不过,当地居民究竟何时发现它仍不得而知。 不过,考古证据表明,人类至少早在青铜器时代就曾访问并使用过该遗址。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 这是因为在沙丘底部附近的沙子中发现了大约公元前 800 年的文物。 它包含十六世纪的木材。 考古发掘过程中出现了那个时期的遗迹,如管道、燧石器具、陶瓷和硬币。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. 沙丘的形成需要数百万年的时间</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 地质学家报告说,沙丘是数百万年前南部比利牛斯山脉和东部中央地块山脉受到侵蚀时形成的。 当地河流将沙子从山上带到海洋,然后漂到岸上,形成了巨大的沙丘。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 公元500年至1000年间,古老的抛物线沙丘形成于寒冷的中世纪时期,风暴频繁。 中世纪末期,气候变得温暖湿润,阿基坦大区的植被得以生长。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 公元 1000 年至 1500 年之间,古老的沙丘被森林覆盖。 这对应于古土壤 3。这片土地只有几厘米厚,中间高度起伏。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 7. 在 Dune du Pilat 尝试滑沙</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 沙丘提供了尝试这种独特活动的最佳机会。 如果您没有冲浪板,可能很难找到租用冲浪板的地方。 带上自己的纸板,与家人或朋友一起享受简单的滑动乐趣。 从沙丘上滑下来,这一定会是一次难忘的经历!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 沙板运动是一项类似于滑雪板的板运动和极限运动,涉及站在板上跨越或滑下沙丘,双脚被绑住或松散站立,没有固定器。 也可以坐着或趴着或仰着身子练习滑沙。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 8. 皮拉沙丘 (Dune du Pilat) 是滑翔伞爱好者的天堂</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 对于滑翔伞爱好者来说,皮拉特沙丘是欧洲最美丽、最迷人的飞行目的地之一。 除了最佳的风力条件外,这当然得益于独特的景观和春、夏、秋季宜人的气温。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 难怪沙丘在夏季对整个西欧的滑翔伞爱好者具有强烈的吸引力。 在此站点上,您可以训练不同的反向发射技术、应对强风以及在主动动态山脊升力中飞行。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 得益于最佳的风力条件、超级宜人的天气和独特的景观,沙丘在春、夏、秋季也吸引着滑翔伞爱好者。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 9. 皮拉沙丘 (Dune du Pilat) 在森林火灾后关闭,但已重新开放</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 皮拉沙丘 (Dune du Pilat) 是欧洲最大的沙丘,也是热门的旅游目的地,于 2022 年 7 月重新开放。 进入 La Teste-de-Buch 附近的沙丘是不可能的,那里的森林大火烧毁了 7,000 公顷的土地。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 皮拉沙丘的游客现在可以在安全条件下并有引导通道进入。 拉特斯特德布赫市市长帕特里克·达维特补充道:“他们必须乘坐巴士抵达,因为大火损坏了现场停车场。”</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La Teste-de-Buch 大火是吉伦特省两场野火之一,这两场野火总共摧毁了约 21,000 公顷的土地。 皮拉沙丘附近起火的原因被认为是一辆货车起火。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 10. 皮拉沙丘 巨大的维度</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 长2.7公里,宽500米,高106.60米。 这些沙丘的尺寸令人惊叹,全年都可以欣赏到。 即使是冬天,也值得一游。 有些人甚至有幸体验过白雪覆盖的沙丘。 东侧(森林)坡度为19°至29°,西侧(海洋)坡度为7°至13°。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 即使在今天,它仍然在风和潮汐的作用下不断移动,并进一步向内陆移动。 于是,松林和几个露营地逐渐被这片6000万立方米的巨大沙土吞没。 每年,沙丘都会前进几米。 事实上,海风可以毫不费力地扬起并带走这些极其细小的沙子。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 对一些人来说,沙丘就像法国中部的沙漠,对另一些人来说,它只是欧洲最大的游乐场和最美丽的沙箱。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[Malay]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Temui sesuatu yang baharu setiap hari. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 10 Fakta Paling Sedikit Diketahui tentang Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bukit Pasir Pilat, juga dikenali sebagai Grande Dune du Pilat, adalah bukit pasir tertinggi di Eropah. Dune of Pilat terletak di jabatan Gironde di barat daya Perancis. Ia hanya di pintu masuk ke Teluk Arcachon, di wilayah bandar kecil La Teste de Buch, kira-kira 40 batu barat daya Bordeaux.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Gumuk pasir itu panjangnya hampir 3km, setinggi lebih 100 meter dan lebar kira-kira 500m (ia tumbuh setiap tahun - perlahan-lahan menelan hutan pain di kakinya). Tangga buatan manusia menonjol dari bukit pasir untuk menjadikan pendakian itu kurang menakutkan. Atau, jika anda berasa bertenaga, anda boleh berebut gaya bebas bukit pasir.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dengan pasir keemasan yang lembut dan pemandangan yang sangat menakjubkan, Dune du Pilat ialah fenomena semula jadi yang patut dikunjungi.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Berikut adalah 10 fakta teratas yang kurang diketahui:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 1. Bukit Pasir Tertinggi di Eropah ialah Dune du Pilat yang hebat</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The Great Dune of Pyla, terletak 60km dari Bordeaux di kawasan Teluk Arcachon, Perancis, kebetulan merupakan bukit pasir tertinggi di Eropah. Juga dikenali sebagai Great Dune of Pilat, bukit pasir itu sangat besar—berukuran 500m lebar, 3km panjang dan naik ke ketinggian 107m di atas paras laut.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Untuk meletakkannya dalam perspektif: Bukit pasir mempunyai kawasan pasir tulen seluas 135 hektar dan dikelilingi oleh kira-kira 4,000 hektar hutan. Ia adalah sehingga 110 meter tinggi, 500 meter lebar, kira-kira 2.7 kilometer panjang dan mempunyai kecondongan sehingga 40° di sebelah timur (ke arah hutan).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Di puncak, pemandangannya menakjubkan dengan pantai lautan, bahagian masuk Teluk, hutan pain yang besar dan, apabila langit sangat cerah, Banjaran Pyrenees.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2. Dune du Pilat Bergerak</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Gumuk pasir berazam untuk bergerak ke dalam, perlahan-lahan menolak hutan kembali untuk menutupi rumah, jalan dan juga bahagian Tembok Atlantik. Kadar pergerakan tidak dapat diramal kadangkala bergerak pantas (10m dalam setahun) dan kadangkala sangat perlahan (kurang daripada satu meter). Anggaran anjakan tahunan ialah 4.9m setahun.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Penghijrahan Great Dune ini telah meliputi lebih daripada dua puluh harta persendirian dan setiap tahun pasir di lereng timur bukit pasir meliputi 8000 meter persegi hutan pain di sekitarnya. Di bahagian timur laut bukit pasir, sebatang jalan bertindih pada tahun 1987 selepas longsoran pasir dan tertimbus pada tahun 1991. Contoh rumah tertimbus di atas bukit pasir dipetik dalam akhbar pada 19 September 1936.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3. Dune Du Pilat Susut 26 Kaki Sejak 2017</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bukit Pilat di sepanjang Pantai Atlantik Perancis kehilangan 13 kaki sejak 2009 apabila angin kencang mengurangkannya ke ketinggian terendah yang direkodkan dalam satu dekad. Gumuk pasir itu, yang masih terbesar di Eropah, kini berukuran 102.5 meter (336 kaki), atau 3.9 meter (13 kaki) kurang daripada setahun yang lalu. Paras terendah sebelum ini sejak pengukuran tahunan bermula pada 2009 ialah 107.9 meter pada 2013, dan ia tertinggi dalam tempoh itu ialah 110.5 pada 2017, menurut Balai Cerap Pantai Aquitaine.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Balai cerap memantau bukit pasir dan kawasan pantai sekitar Bordeaux untuk mengukur kesan perkara seperti perubahan iklim serta fenomena alam sekitar semula jadi. Para saintis menyatakan bahawa walaupun ketinggian Pilat Dune biasanya surut dan mengalir setiap tahun, penurunan 8 meter (26 kaki) dalam 3 tahun memerlukan kajian yang lebih teliti.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 4. Dune du Pilat ialah Destinasi Pelancong yang Dikagumi</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dune du Pilat yang cantik kini menjadi destinasi pelancongan yang sangat popular di rantau ini. Lebih tepat lagi, lebih daripada 1 juta pelancong setiap tahun melawat tapak yang menakjubkan itu, secara purata. Itu meletakkannya antara yang paling banyak dikunjungi di seluruh negara tempat ia terbentuk.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Populariti itu, bagaimanapun, boleh difahami membahayakan kestabilan pembentukan. Nasib baik, bagaimanapun, kerajaan tempatan mengambil langkah untuk menyediakan sekurang-kurangnya satu langkah perlindungan. Pada tahun 1994, pembentukan itu menjadi tapak yang dilindungi secara rasmi.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pada bulan-bulan musim panas, sebuah tangga dibina untuk membolehkan pelawat memanjat bukit pasir—aktiviti yang menarik ramai pelawat setiap tahun.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 5. Manusia telah lama mendiami Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Wanita putih terkenal itu mengagumkan dengan ukurannya: 106 m tinggi dan 2.7 km panjang. The Dune terdiri daripada 60 juta meter padu pasir dan sejarahnya bermula beribu-ribu tahun dahulu. Penggalian arkeologi terkini membuktikan bahawa manusia tinggal di sini 2,600 tahun dahulu.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Gumuk pasir itu juga telah lama menarik minat penduduk tempatan di rantau ini. Tepat apabila penduduk tempatan mendapati ia masih tidak diketahui, walaupun. Bukti arkeologi menunjukkan, walaupun, bahawa manusia melawat dan menggunakan tapak itu sekurang-kurangnya sejak zaman Gangsa.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ini kerana artifak sejak kira-kira 800 SM telah ditemui di dalam pasir di anggaran dasar bukit pasir. Ia mengandungi kayu yang berasal dari abad XVI. Tinggalan dari zaman itu, seperti paip, instrumen batu api, seramik dan syiling, muncul semasa penggalian arkeologi.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. Bukit Pasir Berjuta-juta Tahun Dalam Pembuatan</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ahli geologi telah melaporkan bahawa bukit pasir itu dicipta berjuta-juta tahun apabila Pergunungan Pyrénées di selatan dan Pergunungan Massif Tengah di timur terhakis. Sungai-sungai tempatan membawa pasir dari pergunungan ke lautan di mana ia hanyut ke darat dan mencipta bukit pasir yang besar.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Antara 500 AD dan 1000 AD, bukit pasir parabola purba telah terbentuk semasa zaman pertengahan yang sejuk dengan ribut angin yang kerap. Pada penghujung Zaman Pertengahan, iklim menjadi lebih panas dan lebih lembap, membolehkan tumbuh-tumbuhan tumbuh di Aquitaine.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Antara 1000 AD dan 1500 AD, bukit pasir lama ditutup dengan hutan. Ini sepadan dengan paleosol 3. Tanah ini, hanya beberapa sentimeter tebal, beralun pada pertengahan ketinggian.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 7. Cuba Sandboarding di Dune du Pilat</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bukit pasir memberi peluang terbaik untuk mencuba aktiviti unik ini. Jika anda tidak mempunyai papan, mungkin sukar untuk mencari tempat untuk menyewa. Bawa kadbod anda sendiri dan nikmati gelongsor ringkas dengan keluarga atau rakan. Luncurkan ke bawah bukit pasir, ia pasti akan menjadi pengalaman yang tidak dapat dilupakan!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Papan pasir ialah sukan papan dan sukan lasak yang serupa dengan papan salji yang melibatkan menunggang melintasi atau menuruni bukit pasir sambil berdiri di atas papan, sama ada dengan kedua-dua kaki diikat atau semasa berdiri longgar, tanpa pengikat. Papan pasir juga boleh diamalkan dengan duduk atau baring di perut atau belakang.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 8. Dune du Pilat ialah Syurga Paraglider</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bagi paraglider, Dune of Pilat adalah salah satu destinasi penerbangan yang paling indah dan menarik di Eropah. Selain keadaan angin yang optimum, ini pastinya disebabkan oleh landskap yang unik dan suhu yang menyenangkan pada musim bunga, musim panas dan musim luruh.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Tidak hairanlah bahawa bukit pasir, pada musim panas yang kuat menimbulkan tarikan yang kuat untuk paraglider di seluruh Eropah Barat. Di tapak ini, anda boleh melatih teknik pelancaran songsang yang berbeza, mengendalikan angin kencang dan terbang dalam lif rabung dinamik yang aktif.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Terima kasih kepada keadaan angin yang optimum, cuaca yang sangat menyenangkan dan landskap yang unik, bukit pasir itu menarik peminat paragliding semasa musim bunga, musim panas dan musim luruh juga.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 9. Dune du Pilat telah Ditutup selepas Kebakaran Hutan tetapi telah dibuka semula</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dune du Pilat, yang merupakan beting pasir terbesar di Eropah dan destinasi pelancongan popular telah dibuka semula pada Julai 2022. Akses Dune berhampiran La Teste-de-Buch, di mana kebakaran hutan yang membakar 7,000 hektar tanah tidak dapat dilakukan.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pelawat ke Dune du Pilat kini boleh mengaksesnya dalam keadaan selamat dan dengan laluan berpandu. "Mereka perlu tiba dengan bas, kerana api telah merosakkan tempat letak kereta tapak," tambah Datuk Bandar La Teste-de-Buch, Patrick Davet.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Kebakaran La Teste-de-Buch adalah salah satu daripada dua kebakaran hutan yang secara kolektif memusnahkan sekitar 21,000 hektar tanah di Gironde. Punca kebakaran berhampiran Dune du Pilat dipercayai adalah sebuah van yang terbakar.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 10. Dune du Pilat Dimensi Besar</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2.7 km panjang, 500 m lebar dan sehingga 106.60 m tinggi. Ini adalah dimensi bukit pasir yang menakjubkan yang boleh dikagumi sepanjang tahun. Walaupun pada musim sejuk, ia berbaloi untuk dikunjungi. Malah ada yang bernasib baik untuk mengalami bukit pasir yang dilitupi salji. Cerun di sebelah timur (hutan) ialah 19° hingga 29°, di sebelah barat (lautan) ia adalah antara 7° hingga 13°.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Malah pada hari ini ia sentiasa bergerak oleh angin dan pergerakan pasang surut dan membuat perjalanan lebih jauh ke pedalaman. Oleh itu, hutan pain dan beberapa tapak perkhemahan secara beransur-ansur ditelan oleh jisim pasir yang besar dan luar biasa ini iaitu 60,000,000 meter padu. Setiap tahun, bukit pasir maju beberapa meter. Malah, angin laut tidak mempunyai masalah untuk menaikkan dan membawa pergi pasir yang sangat halus ini.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bagi sesetengah orang, bukit pasir adalah seperti padang pasir di tengah-tengah Perancis, bagi yang lain ia hanyalah taman permainan terbesar di Eropah dan kotak pasir yang paling indah.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Japanese)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">毎日何か新しいことを発見してください</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ピラ砂丘に関するあまり知られていない事実トップ 10</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ピラ砂丘は、ピラ大砂丘とも呼ばれ、ヨーロッパで最も高い砂丘です。 ピラ砂丘は、フランス南西部のジロンド県にあります。 それは、ボルドーの南西約 60 マイルにある小さな町ラ テスト ド ビュシュの領土にあるアルカション湾の入り口にあります。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> この砂丘は長さ約 3 km、高さは 100 メートルをわずかに超え、幅は約 500 メートルです (砂丘は毎年成長しており、足元の松林をゆっくりと飲み込んでいます)。 人工の階段が砂丘から突き出ており、登るのが少し難しくなります。 または、元気な気分なら、砂丘をフリースタイルで駆け上がることもできます。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 柔らかい金色の砂と信じられないほど美しい景色を誇るピラ砂丘は、訪れる価値のある自然現象です。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 以下に、あまり知られていない事実トップ 10 を示します。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 1. ヨーロッパで最も高い砂丘は偉大なピラ砂丘です</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ピラ大砂丘は、ボルドーから 60 km、フランスのアルカション湾地域に位置し、ヨーロッパで最も高い砂丘です。 ピラットの大砂丘としても知られるこの砂丘は、幅 500 メートル、長さ 3 キロメートル、海抜 107 メートルの高さに達する巨大な砂丘です。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 大局的に説明すると、この砂丘には 135 ヘクタールの純粋な砂の面積があり、約 4,000 ヘクタールの森林に囲まれています。 高さは最大110メートル、幅は500メートル、長さは約2.7キロメートルで、東側(森に向かって)の傾斜は最大40度です。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 頂上では、海岸、湾の入り江、広大な松林、そして空が非常に晴れているときはピレネー山脈の素晴らしい景色を眺めることができます。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2. ピラ砂丘の移動</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 砂丘は内側に移動しようと決意し、ゆっくりと森林を押し戻し、住宅や道路、さらには大西洋の壁の一部さえも覆い尽くします。 移動速度は予測不可能で、速い場合(1 年に 10 メートル)もあれば、非常に遅い場合(1 メートル未満)もあります。 推定年間変位量は年間 4.9 メートルです。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> この大砂丘の移動により、20 以上の私有地が覆われ、毎年、砂丘の東斜面の砂が周囲の松林の 8000 平方メートルを覆いました。 砂丘の北東部では、1987 年に土砂崩落により道路が重なり、1991 年に埋没しました。砂丘の上に家が埋まった例は、1936 年 9 月 19 日の新聞に引用されています。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3. デュン・デュ・ピラ砂丘は2017年以来26フィート縮小した</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> フランスの大西洋岸沿いのピラ砂丘は、強風により2009年以来13フィート減少し、過去10年間で最低の記録高となった。 この砂丘は依然としてヨーロッパ最大であり、現在は 102.5 メートル (336 フィート) であり、1 年前よりも 3.9 メートル (13 フィート) 小さくなりました。 アキテーヌ海岸天文台によると、2009年に毎年測定が開始されて以来、これまでの最低は2013年の107.9メートルで、この期間の最高は2017年の110.5メートルだった。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> この天文台は、ボルドー周辺の砂丘と海岸地域を監視し、気候変動や自然環境現象などの影響を測定しています。 科学者らは、ピラット砂丘の高さは通常毎年増減するが、3 年間で 8 メートル(26 フィート)も低下したため、より詳細な研究が必要であると指摘しました。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 4. ピラ砂丘は賞賛される観光地です</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 豪華なピラ砂丘は、現在この地域で非常に人気のある観光地となっています。 より正確に言うと、平均して年間 100 万人以上の観光客がこの素晴らしい場所を訪れます。 これは、結成された国全体で最も訪問者の多いものの一つに数えられます。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> しかし、その人気が編成の安定性を危険にさらすのは当然です。 しかし幸いなことに、地方自治体は少なくとも一定の保護を提供する措置を講じました。 1994 年に、この地層は正式に保護された場所になりました。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 夏には砂丘に登れるように階段が設置され、毎年多くの観光客が訪れます。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 5. ピラ砂丘には古くから人類が住んでいた</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 有名な白人女性は、身長 106 メートル、長さ 2.7 キロメートルという体格が印象的です。 砂丘は 6,000 万立方メートルの砂で構成されており、その歴史は数千年前に遡ります。 最近の考古学的発掘により、2,600 年前に人類がここに住んでいたことが証明されています。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 当然のことながら、この砂丘は、この地域の地元住民の長い間興味をそそられてきました。 しかし、地元住民がいつそれを発見したのかは不明のままだ。 しかし、考古学的証拠は、少なくとも青銅器時代には人間がこの場所を訪れ、利用していたことを示しています。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> それは、砂丘のほぼ基部の砂から、紀元前約 800 年に遡る遺物が発見されているからです。 中には 16 世紀の木材が含まれています。 パイプ、火打ち石器具、陶器、コインなどの当時の遺跡が考古学的発掘中に出土しました。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. 砂丘は何百万年もかけて作られてきた</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 地質学者らは、この砂丘は何百万年も前に南のピレネー山脈と東の中央山塊が浸食されてできたと報告していた。 地元の川が山から海に砂を運び、砂が海岸に漂着して巨大な砂丘を形成しました。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 古代の放物線状の砂丘は、西暦 500 年から 1000 年にかけて、頻繁に暴風が吹いた寒い中世に形成されました。 中世の終わりには、気候がより暖かく湿気が多くなり、アキテーヌ地域では植物が成長するようになりました。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 西暦 1000 年から 1500 年の間に、古い砂丘は森林で覆われます。 これは古土壌 3 に相当します。この地面は厚さわずか数センチメートルで、中程度の高さで波打っています。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 7. ピラ砂丘でサンドボードを試してみる</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 砂丘は、このユニークなアクティビティを試すのに最適な機会です。 ボードを持っていない場合は、レンタルできる場所を見つけるのが難しいかもしれません。 自分のダンボールを持参して、家族や友達と一緒に簡単な滑りを楽しみましょう。 砂丘を滑り降りるのは、きっと忘れられない体験となるでしょう。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> サンドボードはボード スポーツであり、スノーボードに似たエクストリーム スポーツであり、両足を縛り付けて、またはビンディングをせずに緩めてボードの上に立って、砂丘を横切ったり下ったりするスポーツです。 サンドボードは、座ったり、うつ伏せや仰向けになって練習することもできます。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 8. ピラ砂丘はパラグライダーの楽園</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> パラグライダーにとって、ピラット砂丘はヨーロッパで最も美しく魅力的な飛行目的地の 1 つです。 これは最適な風の条件に加えて、独特の景観と春、夏、秋の快適な気温によるものです。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 夏にはこの砂丘が西ヨーロッパ全土のパラグライダーに強い魅力をもたらすのも不思議ではありません。 このサイトでは、強風に対処し、アクティブでダイナミックなリッジリフトで飛行する、さまざまなリバースローンチテクニックをトレーニングすることができます。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 最適な風の条件、非常に快適な天気、そして独特の景観のおかげで、この砂丘は春、夏、秋にもパラグライダー愛好家を魅了しています。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 9. ピラ砂丘は森林火災の後閉鎖されていましたが、再開されました</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ヨーロッパ最大の砂丘であり人気の観光地であるピラ砂丘は、2022 年 7 月に再開されました。7,000 ヘクタールの土地を焼いた森林火災により、ラ・テスト・ド・ビュシュ近くの砂丘へのアクセスは不可能になりました。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ピラ砂丘への訪問者は、安全な条件の下、ガイド付き通路を利用して砂丘にアクセスできるようになります。 ラ・テスト・ド・ビュシュ市長のパトリック・ダヴェ氏は、「火災により敷地内の駐車場が損傷したため、バスで到着する必要がある」と付け加えた。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ラ・テスト・ド・ビュシュの山火事は、ジロンド州の約21,000ヘクタールの土地を合わせて破壊した2つの山火事のうちの1つです。 ピラ砂丘付近の火災の原因は、バンが炎上したと考えられている。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 10. 巨大なピラ砂丘</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 長さ2.7km、幅500m、高さ最大106.60m。 息を呑むような大きさの砂丘を、一年中眺めることができます。 冬でも訪れる価値はあります。 幸運にも雪に覆われた砂丘を体験できる人もいます。 東側(森)の傾斜は19°から29°、西側(海)の傾斜は7°から13°の範囲です。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 現在でも、風と潮の動きによって常に動き続け、さらに内陸へと進んでいます。 こうして、松林といくつかのキャンプ場が、この巨大で圧倒的な6000万立方メートルの砂の塊に徐々に飲み込まれていくのです。 毎年、砂丘は数メートルずつ進みます。 実際、海風はこの信じられないほど細かい砂を問題なく持ち上げて運び去ります。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ある人にとって、砂丘はフランス中部の砂漠のようなものですが、ある人にとっては、単にヨーロッパ最大の遊び場であり、最も美しい砂場です。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-2324849824068824592024-03-16T01:03:00.000-07:002024-03-16T01:55:58.585-07:00... Those Who Are Humbled by ...<p> <span style="font-size: large;">How could I not respond to God's request to "Come," to take His invisible hand and turn my back on all the stuff that promised me something but had delivered nothing but heartache?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">From the moment I heard God's voice, my life has never been the same. And no one has ever again had to convince me that God speaks or that He is real. I know God speaks. I know He's real.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Of course since that day I've learned so much more about God. Yet all the training or theology in the world has never made me love or trust Him more than the day I first heard God talk to me. He loved me when I was unlovely -- who does that? He saved me and forgave me when I needed rescuing and forgiveness, and He came after me until I turned to Him. Everyone else had given up on me.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've found that nothing will make you love or trust God more than when He tells you that He loves you just the way you are.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you're struggling to survive, if you're feeling hopeless or desperate to make sense of your life, God has something specifichto say to you. I'm sure of it. Expect God to talk to you in themidst of your "out-of-control" chaos. Let God talk to you. Ifyou do, I promise your life will never be the same.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>God Talks to Those Who Are Humbled by Their Circumstances</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Over twenty-five years ago, I attended a conference in whichfive of the former presidents of a youth organization inspiredtheir "troops" by telling us about God-not what He did, but what He said to them. They told us of their relationships with God, their conversations with God -- how God talked to them, inspiring them afresh, even when they were greatly fatigued. They described turning-point moments when they chose to believe the impossible, identifying how and when God told them to move</span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-84212238857224100692024-03-15T20:22:00.000-07:002024-03-15T20:29:01.925-07:00How do I know ...<p> <span style="font-size: large;">How do I know it was God talking? It started with a feeling, but it turned into some compelling, overpowering, and straight forward thoughts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I heard someone talk to me -- not audibly, but from outside of me -- with words that were comforting and full of compassion. For years I was desperate to possess these feelings, but I couldn't muster them up no matter how hard I tried. For months previously, I had been consumed with guilt -- twenty-four hours a day. But as if to immediately wash away my shame, I felt a liquid, hot love being poured over me. Simultaneously, I felt forgiven and hope-filled.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For weeks prior, I could not even look at or talk to those around me without seeing disappointment displayed on their faces hearing it in their voices. But in this most desperate moment, I heard God speak kindly to me. And though I didn't see His face, I could feel His love.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">God was convincing me that I was lovable, that my life was worth living. I just knew these weren't my own thoughts or emotions. No one loved me. But the thoughts were unstoppable and accompanied by a peace that rushed through my core and visibly softened my outer appearance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Almost instantly, my demeanor and countenance relaxed right before that janitor's eyes. We both observed something very real and very unexplainable happening to me. We both realized that though the man in the hallway certainly didn't know me well enough to cause this huge shift in my body, mind, and soul -- there was another possibility: God was talking to me. Over the next few minutes, it was as if surging, silent waves of courage persuaded me that everything about my life was going to become new.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As this conviction took hold of me, I felt another equally </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>strong impression. God was waiting for me to </span><span>respond to Him!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>我怎么知道这是神在说话? 它始于一种感觉,但后来变成了一些令人信服的、压倒性的、直截了当的想法。</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> 我听到有人对我说话——不是用声音,而是从我的体外——用安慰和充满同情心的话语。 多年来,我一直渴望拥有这些感觉,但无论我如何努力,我都无法唤起它们。 几个月前,我每天二十四小时都被愧疚所吞噬。 但仿佛要立即洗去我的羞耻一样,我感到一股液体般的、炽热的爱浇灌在我身上。 同时,我感到被宽恕并充满希望。</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> 几周前,我什至无法看着周围的人或与周围的人交谈,而不看到他们脸上流露出失望的表情,从他们的声音中听到这种失望。 但在这最绝望的时刻,我听到上帝对我仁慈地说话。 虽然我没有看到他的脸,但我能感受到他的爱。</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> 上帝让我相信我是可爱的,我的生活是值得的。 我只知道这些不是我自己的想法或情绪。 没有人爱我。 但这些想法是不可阻挡的,伴随着一种平静冲过我的内心,明显地软化了我的外表。</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> 几乎立刻,我的举止和表情就在那看门人的眼前放松了。 我们都观察到一些非常真实且非常无法解释的事情发生在我身上。 我们都意识到,虽然走廊里的那个人肯定不够了解我,不足以引起我的身体、思想和灵魂的巨大转变——但还有另一种可能性:上帝正在对我说话。 在接下来的几分钟里,仿佛一股无声的勇气汹涌澎湃,让我相信我生活中的一切都将变得全新。</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> 当这个信念占据了我的心时,我又感受到了另一个同样强烈的印象。 神正在等待我回应他!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>(Dutch)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Hoe weet ik dat het God was die sprak? Het begon met een gevoel, maar het veranderde in een aantal meeslepende, overweldigende en ongecompliceerde gedachten.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> Ik hoorde iemand tegen me praten – niet hoorbaar, maar van buitenaf – met woorden die troostend en vol medeleven waren. Jarenlang was ik wanhopig om deze gevoelens te bezitten, maar ik kon ze niet opbrengen, hoe hard ik ook probeerde. Maanden daarvoor werd ik verteerd door schuldgevoelens, vierentwintig uur per dag. Maar alsof ik mijn schaamte onmiddellijk wilde wegwassen, voelde ik een vloeibare, hete liefde over mij heen stromen. Tegelijkertijd voelde ik mij vergeven en vol hoop.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> Weken daarvoor kon ik niet eens naar de mensen om me heen kijken of ermee praten zonder de teleurstelling op hun gezichten te zien en het in hun stemmen te horen. Maar op dit meest wanhopige moment hoorde ik God vriendelijk tegen mij spreken. En hoewel ik Zijn gezicht niet zag, kon ik Zijn liefde voelen.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> God overtuigde mij ervan dat ik lief was, dat mijn leven de moeite waard was. Ik wist gewoon dat dit niet mijn eigen gedachten of emoties waren. Niemand hield van mij. Maar de gedachten waren niet te stoppen en gingen gepaard met een vrede die door mijn kern snelde en mijn uiterlijke verschijning zichtbaar verzachtte.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> Bijna onmiddellijk ontspanden mijn houding en gelaatsuitdrukking vlak voor de ogen van die conciërge. We hebben allebei gezien dat er iets heel reëel en onverklaarbaars met mij gebeurde. We realiseerden ons allebei dat, hoewel de man in de gang mij zeker niet goed genoeg kende om deze enorme verandering in mijn lichaam, geest en ziel te veroorzaken, er nog een andere mogelijkheid was: God sprak tegen mij. De volgende paar minuten was het alsof aanzwellende, stille golven van moed mij ervan overtuigden dat alles in mijn leven nieuw zou worden.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> Toen deze overtuiging zich van mij meester maakte, voelde ik een andere, even sterke indruk. God wachtte tot ik op Hem zou reageren!</span></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-57789771575337469442024-03-15T19:55:00.000-07:002024-03-15T19:55:58.575-07:00Only believe<p> <span style="font-size: large;">believe that God is able to do anything at any time for anyone. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Only believe </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">相信神能够在任何时候为任何人做任何事。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 只相信</span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-72380804346504939472024-03-15T19:51:00.000-07:002024-03-15T20:18:44.251-07:00God Talks to Anyone! Dieu parle à n'importe qui !<p> <span style="font-size: large;">God Talks to Anyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> God talks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> He does.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> God Talks to Those Who Are Desperate</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> A friend's daughter is desperately ill. She doesn't have much hope, say the doctors. She is a victim of an unknown bacterium that is ravaging her body. I've been by her bedside when her father stands over her and boldly pours out his heart and soul to God. He doesn't hold back. He doesn't fear the worst. He hopes for the miraculous, in spite of the doctors' reports. He believes that God is able to do anything at any time for anyone. So he asks God to help. Unashamed, he begs, knowing he talks to a lovingFather.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> His demeanor and confidence suggest that he indeed hears God talk to him -- for he keeps fighting, believing, and speaking words of hope over his daughter. The visitors -- of both small and great faith -- follow the father's lead. They, too, talk to God</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">神与任何人交谈!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神说话了。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他是这样的。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神对绝望的人说话</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 朋友的女儿病得很重。 医生说,她没有太大希望。 她是一种正在破坏她身体的未知细菌的受害者。 当她父亲站在她身边,大胆地向上帝倾诉自己的心和灵魂时,我一直在她的床边。他毫不犹豫。 他不担心最坏的情况。 尽管医生的报告不尽如人意,他还是希望能出现奇迹。 他相信神能够在任何时候为任何人做任何事。 于是他请求上帝帮助。 他毫不羞愧地恳求道,因为他知道自己正在和一位慈爱的父亲交谈。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他的举止和自信表明他确实听到了上帝对他说话——因为他不断地为女儿而奋斗、相信并说出希望的话。 来访者,无论信仰大小,都追随父亲的带领。 他们也与上帝交谈</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(French)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Dieu parle à n'importe qui !</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dieu parle.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il fait.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dieu parle à ceux qui sont désespérés</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> La fille d'un ami est désespérément malade. Elle n'a pas beaucoup d'espoir, disent les médecins. Elle est victime d'une bactérie inconnue qui ravage son corps. J'étais à son chevet lorsque son père se tenait au-dessus d'elle et déversait hardiment son cœur et son âme devant Dieu. Il ne se retient pas. Il ne craint pas le pire. Il espère un miracle, malgré les rapports des médecins. Il croit que Dieu est capable de faire n'importe quoi, à tout moment, pour n'importe qui. Il demande donc à Dieu de l'aider. Sans honte, il supplie, sachant qu'il parle à un Père aimant.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Son attitude et sa confiance suggèrent qu'il entend effectivement Dieu lui parler, car il continue de se battre, de croire et de prononcer des paroles d'espoir à propos de sa fille. Les visiteurs, qu'ils soient de petite ou de grande foi, suivent l'exemple du père. Eux aussi parlent à Dieu</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">on behalf of this young girl and wait for God to respond. There is no formula, just sincere pleading and often deep wailing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Yet God talks. How? He gives noticeable courage to a severely tested family. He strengthens the fatigued parents. He keeps the daughter's heart beating, the air moving in and out of her nose and lungs. Her blood keeps flowing. A faint smile on her facespeaks volumes as it grows more vibrant with each passing week. Her "thumbs up" in answer to questions, her closed eyes when someone offers a prayer, suggest daily progress.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">With each new day, with each new obstacle to overcome, the family gathers the next-step options and discusses them withGod. Then they wait for God to talk to them by giving them confidence to move in a specific direction. They don't make a move until they sense His peace in their hearts and minds. They keep listening for God to speak.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These parents understand that no amount of money, education, or medicine can stop an unknown bacterium, restore a battered heart and brain, or replay a twenty-four-hour period and magically edit out the bad parts. Only God can do something that impossible. Only God can carry them through every valley and over every mountain. So they attentively listen forGod to give them His thoughts, His ideas, and His encouragingwords-especially when almost every other word they hear isnegative. They hold to God's words -- written in their Bible, emblazoned in their hearts, whispered in their minds.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Dependent and desperate, the parents continuously and courageously call out to God-waiting, expectant. They ask Him to talk to them and to the doctors, to help their daughter, to do the impossible. They are sustained by His powerful, strong voice.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">People who are hopeless want God to talk to them. Theywant to hear the good news that is able to lift them out of theoverwhelming despair in which they are drowning.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Truly desperate people don't ignore or underestimate the supernatural. They seek it. They don't critically analyze what</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">代表这个年轻的女孩等待上帝的回应。 没有公式,只有真诚的恳求和常常深沉的哀号。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 然而神说话了。 如何? 他给这个经受严峻考验的家庭带来了明显的勇气。 他使疲惫的父母坚强起来。 他让女儿的心脏保持跳动,让空气进出她的鼻子和肺部。 她的血液一直在流淌。 她脸上淡淡的微笑意味深长,随着一周的过去,它变得更加充满活力。 她在回答问题时“竖起大拇指”,当有人祈祷时她闭上眼睛,这些都表明她每天都在进步。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 每一个新的一天,每一个需要克服的新障碍,家人都会收集下一步的选择,并与上帝讨论。 然后,他们等待上帝与他们交谈,给予他们信心,让他们朝着特定的方向前进。 他们不会采取行动,直到他们在内心和思想中感受到他的平安。 他们不断地聆听神说话。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 这些父母明白,再多的金钱、教育或药物也无法阻止未知的细菌,恢复受损的心脏和大脑,也无法重播二十四小时并神奇地删除坏的部分只有上帝才能做一些不可能的事情 。 只有上帝才能带领他们穿越每一个山谷、越过每一座山。 因此,他们聚精会神地聆听上帝赐予他们他的想法、他的想法和他的鼓励话语——尤其是当他们听到的几乎所有其他词都是负面的时候。 他们坚守上帝的话语——写在他们的圣经里,印在他们的心里,在他们的脑海里低语。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 父母的依赖和绝望,不断地勇敢地呼唤上帝等待、期待。 他们请求耶稣与他们和医生交谈,帮助他们的女儿,完成不可能的事情。 他们因他强有力的声音而得以维持。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 绝望的人希望上帝与他们交谈。 他们希望听到好消息,能够将他们从深陷的绝望中解救出来。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 真正绝望的人不会忽视或低估超自然现象。 他们寻求它。 他们不会批判性地分析什么</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(French)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">au nom de cette jeune fille et attendre que Dieu réponde. Il n’y a pas de formule, juste des supplications sincères et souvent de profonds gémissements.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pourtant, Dieu parle. Comment? Il donne un courage remarquable à une famille durement éprouvée. Il fortifie les parents fatigués. Il fait battre le cœur de la fille, l'air entre et sort de son nez et de ses poumons. Son sang continue de couler. Un léger sourire sur son visage en dit long car il devient de plus en plus vibrant de semaine en semaine. Son « pouce levé » en réponse aux questions, ses yeux fermés lorsque quelqu'un fait une prière, suggèrent un progrès quotidien.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> À chaque nouveau jour, à chaque nouvel obstacle à surmonter, la famille rassemble les prochaines étapes et en discute avec Dieu. Ensuite, ils attendent que Dieu leur parle en leur donnant confiance pour avancer dans une direction précise. Ils ne bougent pas tant qu’ils n’ont pas ressenti sa paix dans leur cœur et leur esprit. Ils continuent d’écouter Dieu parler.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ces parents comprennent qu'aucune somme d'argent, aucune éducation ou aucun médicament ne peut arrêter une bactérie inconnue, restaurer un cœur et un cerveau meurtris, ou rejouer une période de vingt-quatre heures et éliminer comme par magie les mauvais aspects. Seul Dieu peut faire quelque chose d'impossible. . Seul Dieu peut les porter à travers chaque vallée et sur chaque montagne. Ils écoutent donc attentivement Dieu pour leur donner ses pensées, ses idées et ses paroles encourageantes – surtout quand presque tous les autres mots qu’ils entendent sont négatifs. Ils s’en tiennent aux paroles de Dieu – écrites dans leur Bible, gravées dans leur cœur, murmurées dans leur esprit.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Dépendants et désespérés, les parents appellent continuellement et courageusement Dieu qui attend, attend. Ils lui demandent de parler à eux et aux médecins, d'aider leur fille, de faire l'impossible. Ils sont soutenus par sa voix puissante et forte.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Les gens désespérés veulent que Dieu leur parle. Ils veulent entendre la bonne nouvelle qui puisse les sortir du désespoir accablant dans lequel ils se noient.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Les gens vraiment désespérés n’ignorent ni ne sous-estiment le surnaturel. Ils le recherchent. Ils n'analysent pas de manière critique ce </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">others have said about God or waste precious time thoughtfully considering what they believe about God. Their gut reaction, their immediate response -- if they are truly at the end of their resources -- is to call upon God's name and ask Him for help.They may shout at the top of their lungs, as if to reach the sky: <i>"God, help me. Help us. God please. Please, God, talk to me. Do something for us!"</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Expectant people hear God speak -- whether they are fully devoted followers of His or strangers to His name.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I know. That is how my first encounter with God unfolded.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After a series of the most self-destructive events imaginable, I -- a young woman whose party life abruptly turned into something much more dangerous -- heard God speak.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the time, I wasn't in a position of favor or even friendship with God. I didn't acknowledge His existence. I certainly didn't love Him, worship Him, or follow Him. No, I was running from God, even though I had heard much about Him during my childhood. And if He was real, I had nothing but shame to offer Him.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Then on my most despairing day, in a suicidal moment, I racked my brain, riffling through any possible reasons for living just one idea that could keep me alive for one more day. But the most consuming thought in my head was the suggestion to end my life. I kept pushing it away as a last resort, hoping to find some way -- any other way -- to escape my self-inflicted pain. I became more and more afraid that I was looking for an impossible solution.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I was desperate, to be sure -- but not for religion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I had been raised in a time when religious traditions were readily exchanged for unconventional attitudes about sexual experimentation and all methods of self-indulgence. The latter fit me perfectly. The youth movement of the 1970s offered unbridled freedom and captured the imagination of many students in my </span><span style="font-size: large;">generation, and I became one of its most avid followers. As I pursued an unscripted, pleasure-seeking path, it took only six years before I completely lost my grasp of reality. I threw away my education, ties to family, work ethic, morals, childhood faith, and any thread of self-respect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">From that most ugly pit, which included addiction to drugs, sex, and alcohol, I looked up and called out God's name. Not in a church service or under the guidance of clergy; instead I found myself in a hallway, talking to a janitor who found me in tears after a drunk-driving court hearing. His advice? <i><b>Talk to God.</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What should have sounded like a radical-even repulsive idea to someone as irreligious as myself, seemed both inviting and vaguely familiar..</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Without much hesitation, out loud and in front of this stranger, I told God, like a remorseful child might break down in front of her loving father, that I was sorry for everything. Then I asked God to just help me live, to change me.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I Surrender!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Desperate is a word that describes those who have no recourse; they can't find their way out of a hole or a mess or a dead end. And very often they have arrived at their destination of hopelessness with only themselves to blame. They have no other options, no Plan B. No one even cares about them anymore. Their water-well has run dry. Their time has run out. They are alone in the world. And they are the first to admit they deserve nothing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When God talks to a hopeless person, here is what He says (at least this is what I heard Him say to me):</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>"I'm right here. I hear you calling me. I see your tears. It's time to stop running toward who or what will never satisfy you or fill your emptiness. I am the one you are looking for. I am all you need. Turn to me. I'm right here ready to catch you, wanting to hold you. I love you very much, much more than you can even understand right now. And I forgive you foreverything. Yes, everything. I am yours, always and forever. Put your hand in mine. Put your hope in me. Come to me now. Don't be afraid. Just come."</i></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-13033432644996175212024-03-15T19:10:00.000-07:002024-03-15T19:42:11.427-07:00Jean Moulin memorial in France 🇫🇷 <p> <span style="font-size: large;">In front of Collège Henri Dheurle,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">School in La Teste-de-Buch, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>(Address: </span><span>9 Rue Pierre de Coubertin, 33260 La Teste-de-Buch, France</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> 🇫🇷) </span><span style="font-size: large;">there is a Jean Moulin memorial stone.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Who is this individual in the history of France ? </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●Jean Moulin, He achieved legendary status as a hero of the Resistance upon his death; he is revered as a true patriot and a man of great courage and fortitude. Numerous schools, colleges, streets and squares are named after him in France.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jean Moulin (French: [ʒɑ̃ mu.lɛ̃]; 20 June 1899 – 8 July 1943) was a French civil servant and resistant who succeeded in unifying the main networks of the French Resistance, a unique act in Europe. He served as the first President of the National Council of the Resistance during World War II from 27 May 1943 until his death less than two months later.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Born : </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">20 June 1899, at </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Béziers, France</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Died : </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">8 July 1943 (aged 44), </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Near Metz, Occupied France.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Resting place: </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Panthéon, Paris.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Occupation: </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Prefect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Known for : </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">First President of the National Council of the Resistance</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">His Parent(s): </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Antoine-Émile Moulin (father) ; </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Blanche Élisabeth Pègue (mother).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A prefect in Aveyron (1937–1939) and Eure-et-Loir (1939–1940), he is remembered today as one of the main heroes of the French Resistance and for his efforts to unify it under Charles de Gaulle. He was tortured by German officer Klaus Barbie while in Gestapo custody. His death was registered at Metz railway station.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>His Early life</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Birthplace of Jean Moulin in Béziers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jean Moulin was born at 6 Rue d'Alsace in Béziers, Hérault, son of Antoine-Émile Moulin and Blanche Élisabeth Pègue. He was the grandson of an insurgent opposing the coup d'état of 2 December 1851. His father was a lay teacher at the Université Populaire and a Freemason at the lodge Action Sociale.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin was baptised on 6 August 1899 in the church of Saint-Vincentin in Saint-Andiol (Bouches-du-Rhône), the village his parents came from. He spent an uneventful childhood in the company of his brother, Joseph, and his sister, Laure. Joseph died after an illness in 1907. At Lycée Henri IV in Béziers, Jean was an average student.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In 1917, he enrolled at the Faculty of Law of Montpellier, where he was not a brilliant student. However, thanks to the influence of his father, he was appointed as attaché to the cabinet of the prefect of Hérault under the presidency of Raymond Poincaré.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>His Military service during World War 1</u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin was mobilised on 17 April 1918 as part of the age class of 1919, the last class to be mobilised in France. He was assigned to the 2nd Engineer Regiment of Montpellier. At the beginning of September, after an accelerated training, he headed with his regiment to the front in the Vosges, where he was posted in the village of Socourt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">His regiment was preparing to go to the front lines as part of the attack planned by Foch for November 13, but the Armistice was signed on November 11.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Although Moulin did not fight directly on the front lines, he was nevertheless in a position to observe the horrors of war. He saw its aftermath on the battle fields, the devastation of villages and the state of prisoners of war. He helped to bury the war dead in the region around Metz.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While still enlisted after the War, he was posted successively to Seine-et-Oise, Verdun and Chalon-sur-Saône. He worked as a carpenter, a digger and later a telephonist for the 7th and 9th Engineer Regiments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He was de-mobilised in November and, on 4 November 1919, immediately resumed his post as attaché at the préfecture of Hérault, in Montpellier.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>His Interwar years</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After World War I, Moulin resumed his studies of law. His position as attaché at the préfecture of Hérault allowed him to finance his university studies while also providing a useful apprenticeship in politics and government. He obtained his law degree in July 1921</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">. He then entered the prefectural administration as chief of staff to the deputy of Savoie in 1922 and then sous-préfet of Albertville from 1925 to 1930.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After his proposal of marriage to Jeanette Auran was rejected, Moulin, then aged 27, married a 19-year-old professional singer, Marguerite Cerruti, in the town of Betton-Bettonet in September 1926. The marriage did not last long. Cerruti quickly became bored and Moulin responded by offering her further singing lessons in Paris, where she disappeared for two days. Biographer Patrick Marnham cites one of the causes of the divorce being Moulin's mother-in-law, who had wanted to prevent her estate passing into Moulin's control upon Cerruti's 21st birthday. Moulin attempted to hide this rejection by excusing his wife's disappearances and not informing his family until after his divorce.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Caricature of Raymond Poincaré by Jean Moulin, under his pseudonym, Romanin.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin was appointed sous-préfet of Châteaulin, Brittany in 1930. At the same time, he published political cartoons in the newspaper Le Rire under the pseudonym Romanin. He also illustrated books by the Breton poet Tristan Corbière, including an etching for La Pastorale de Conlie, Corbière's poem about Camp Conlie where many Boon soldiers died in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War. He also made friends with the Breton poets Saint-Pol-Roux in Camaret and Max Jacob in Quimper.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In 1932, Pierre Cot, a Radical-Socialist politician, named Moulin his second in command or chef adjoint when he was serving as Foreign Minister under Paul Doumer's presidency. In 1933, Moulin was appointed sous-préfet of Thonon-les-Bains, parallel to his function of head of Cot's cabinet of in the Air Ministry under President Albert Lebrun. On 19 January 1934, Moulin was appointed sous-préfet of Montargis, but he did not assume the office and chose to remain under Cot. In the first half of April Moulin was appointed to the Seine préfecture and, on 1 July, he took his place as secretary general in Somme, in Amiens. In 1936, he was once more named chief of cabinet of Cot's Air Ministry of the Popular Front. In that capacity, Moulin was involved in Cot's efforts to assist the Second Spanish Republic by sending it planes and pilots. For the Istres-Damas-Le Bourget race, he presented the winners with their prize; Benito Mussolini's son was one of those winners. He became France's youngest préfet in the Aveyron département, based in the commune of Rodez, in January 1937. It has been claimed that during the Spanish Civil War, Moulin assisted with the shipment of arms from the Soviet Union to Spain. A more commonly-accepted version of events is that he used his position in the French air ministry to deliver planes to the Spanish Republican forces.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Experience as Prefect during the early part of World War 2</u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Public notice signed by Jean Moulin, urging the population of Eure-et-Loire department to be calm in the face of the German invasion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In January 1939, Moulin was appointed prefect of the Eure-et-Loir department, based in Chartres. After war against Germany was declared, he asked multiple times to be demoted because "[his] place is not at the rear, at the head of a rural departement". Against the advice of the Minister of the Interior, he asked to be transferred to the military school of Issy-Les-Moulineaux, near Paris. The minister forced him to return to Chartres, where the War quickly made its way to him in the form of German air strikes and columns of distressed and sometimes wounded refugees. As the Germans approached Chartres, he wrote to his parents, "If the Germans — who are capable of anything — make me say dishonorable words, you already know, it is not the truth". In mid-June, German troops entered Chartres.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">House where Moulin was tortured in La Taye, Saint-Georges-sur-Eure in the Eure-et-Loire department.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin was arrested by the Germans on 17 June 1940 because he refused to sign a false declaration that three Senegalese tirailleurs had committed atrocities, killing civilians in La Taye. In fact, those civilians had been killed by German bombings.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Beaten and imprisoned because he refused to comply, Moulin attempted suicide by cutting his own throat with a piece of broken glass. This act left him with a scar he would often hide with a scarf, giving us the image of Jean Moulin by which he often is remembered today. The suicide attempt did not succeed because he was discovered by a guard and taken to a hospital for treatment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Because he was a Radical, he was dismissed by the Vichy regime, led by Marshal Philippe Pétain on 2 November 1940, along with other left-wing préfets. He then began writing his diary, First Battle, in which he relates his resistance against the Nazis in Chartres, which was later published at the Liberation and prefaced by de Gaulle.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>The resistance</u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Having decided not to collaborate, Moulin left Chartres for his parents' home town, Saint-Andiol, Bouches-du-Rhône, and joined the French Resistance, specifically, the organisation Free France. Under the name Joseph Jean Mercier, he went to Marseille, where he met other résistants, including Henri Frenay and Antoine Sachs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin travelled to London in September 1941 after passing through Spain and Portugal. He was received on 24 October by Charles de Gaulle, who wrote about Moulin, "A great man. Great in every way".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin summarised the state of the French Resistance to de Gaulle. Part of the Resistance considered him too ambitious, but de Gaulle had confidence in his network and skills. He gave Moulin the assignment of co-ordinating and unifying the various Resistance groups, a difficult mission that would take time and effort to accomplish. On 1 January 1942, Moulin parachuted into the Alpilles and met with the leaders of the resistance groups, under the codenames Rex and Max:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Henri Frenay (Combat)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Emmanuel d'Astier (Libération)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jean-Pierre Lévy (Francs-tireurs)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Pierre Villon (Front national, not to be confused with the later political party of the same name)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Pierre Brossolette (Comité d'action socialiste)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Plaque commemorating the creation of the United Resistance Movement (MUR is French acronym) in the town of Miribel in January 1943.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He succeeded to the extent that the first three of these resistance leaders and their groups came together to form the United Resistance Movement (Mouvements Unis de la Résistance, MUR) in January 1943. The next month, Moulin returned to London, accompanied by Charles Delestraint, who led the new Armée secrète, which grouped together the MUR's military wings. Moulin left London on 21 March 1943, with orders to unify the French resistance by forming the National Resistance Council (Conseil national de la Résistanc); CNR). Again, this was a difficult task since the other resistance movements, besides the three already in the MUR, wanted to retain their independence.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Creation of the Conseil National de la Résistance</u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin succeeded in this task by obtaining unanimous adoption of a unified ‘Program’ and recognition of Charles de Gaulle as their leader by disparate elements of the French resistance, including by various resistance units as well as by outlawed labour unions and political parties. Because he was known as a left-wing republican, he also succeeded in obtaining the cooperation of the Communist resistance groups, which had been reluctant to accept de Gaulle as their leader. The unifying Program was set forth in a document called the 'Program of the National Council of the Resistance.'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Adopted on March 15, 1944,: the Program is a text of fewer than ten pages. It consists of two parts: an "immediate action plan", which concerns resistance action prior to the Liberation of France. The second part describes "measures to be applied after the territory is liberated", a kind of government program describing how Nazi influence should be purged from French society as well as longer-term measures, such as the restoration of universal suffrage, liberty of the press, the right to unionise and social security. The first meeting of the CNR took place in Paris on 27 May 1943. The meeting was attended by representatives of eight resistance movements, two major labour unions and the six most important political parties of the Third Republic.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This show of unity consolidated the position of de Gaulle vis-à-vis the allied forces, who were considering a plan to administer post-War France themselves. The Conseil National de la Résistance — by bringing together (both symbolically and as a context for meetings) major resistance units, labour unions and political parties — enhanced the credibility of the French Resistance as a unified movement. With Charles de Gaulle as its recognised head, it also fortified de Gaulle’s position as a national leader who could govern France after the war. Thus, while it is not clear that the CNR actually managed to create a unified military force from the various resistance movements, it did play a role in consolidating the role of France as a politically and militarily viable force within post-War French society and as ally of the Allied Forces.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In his work in shepherding the Resistance, Moulin was aided by his private administrative assistant, Laure Diebold.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Betrayal and death</u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The house of Dr. Dugoujon, where Jean Moulin was arrested in 1943.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On 21 June 1943, Moulin was arrested at a meeting with fellow Resistance leaders in the home of Dr. Frédéric Dugoujon in Caluire-et-Cuire, a suburb of Lyon, as were Dugoujon, Henri Aubry (alias Avricourt and Thomas), Raymond Aubrac, Bruno Larat (alias Xavier-Laurent Parisot), André Lassagne (alias Lombard), Colonel Albert Lacaze and Colonel Émile Schwarzfeld (alias Blumstein). René Hardy (alias Didot), a member of the resistance movement Combat and a specialist in railroads, was also present for reasons that are not clear and in what appears to have been a breach of good security practice.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin and the other Resistance leaders were sent to Montluc Prison in Lyon (but not René Hardy, who either escaped or was allowed to flee). They were detained there until the beginning of July. While there, he was tortured by Klaus Barbie, head of the Gestapo in Lyon and, later, briefly in Paris. According to witnesses, Moulin and his men had their fingernails removed using hot needles as spatulas. In addition, his fingers were placed in the door frame of the interrogation cell, with the door then repeatedly closed until his knuckles were shattered. They increasingly tightened his handcuffs until they penetrated the skin, breaking the bones in his wrists. He was beaten until his face was unrecognizable and he fell into a coma.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After the torture sessions, Barbie ordered that Moulin be displayed as an object lesson to other imprisoned members of the Resistance. The last time he was seen alive he was still in a coma, his head swollen and yellow from bruising and wrapped in bandages, according to the description given by Christian Pineau, fellow prisoner and member of the Resistance. There is some uncertainty surrounding the exact circumstances of Moulin's death, including about the view that he died while being transported by train to Germany. According to his death certificate (established by the occupying force), he died near or in the train station of Metz, but there are conflicting reports on when and where he died.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Klaus Barbie, head of the Gestapo in Lyon when Jean Moulin was arrested.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Theories about who betrayed Jean Moulin</u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There has been much research, speculation, judicial scrutiny and media coverage of who betrayed Jean Moulin and the circumstances of his death. Many members of the resistance who could have provided a first hand account of what happened died during the War, and internecine tensions within the resistance movement are well documented.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Regarding Moulin's arrest, suspicions have focused on resistance member René Hardy, who was arrested by the Gestapo at the house in Caluire-et-Cuire, but who either escaped or was allowed to flee. In two post-war trials that examined his alleged role in the arrest, Hardy was acquitted for lack of evidence.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Communists have also been the target of allegations, though no hard evidence has ever backed up that claim. Marnham looked into these assertions but found no evidence to support them (although Communist Party members could easily have seen Moulin as a "fellow traveller" because he had communist friends and supported the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War). As préfet, Moulin even ordered the repression of communist 'agitators' and went so far as to have police keep some of them under surveillance. At the trial of Klaus Barbie in 1987, his lawyer, Jacques Vergès, made much out of speculation that Moulin was betrayed by either Communists and/or Gaullists as part of an attempt to distract attention away from the actions of his client, by making the true authors of Moulin's arrest his fellow résistants, rather than Barbie. Vergès failed in his effort to acquit Barbie but succeeded in creating a vast industry of various conspiracy theories, many very fanciful, about who betrayed Moulin. Leading historians, such as Henri Noguères and Jean-Pierre Azéma, rejected Vergès's conspiracy theories under which Barbie was somehow less culpable than the supposed traitors who tipped him off.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The British intelligence officer Peter Wright, in his 1987 book <i>Spy Catcher</i>, wrote that Pierre Cot was an "active Russian agent" and called his protégé Moulin a "dedicated Communist". Clinton wrote that Wright based his allegations against Moulin entirely on secret documents that he claimed to have seen but which no historian has ever seen, and on conversations that he is supposed to have had decades ago with others long dead, which made his case against Moulin very "dubious". Henri-Christian Giraud, the grandson of General Henri Giraud (who had been outmaneuvered by de Gaulle for the leadership of the Free French movement), hit back in his two-volume work De Gaulle et les communistes, published in 1988 and 1989, which outlined a conspiracy theory suggesting that de Gaulle had been "manipulated" by the "Soviet agent" Moulin into following the PCF's line of "national insurrection" and thereby eclipsed his grandfather, who, he maintained, should have been the rightful leader of Free France. Taking up Giraud's theories, the lawyer Charles Benfredj argued in his 1990 book <i>L'Affaire Jean Moulin: Le contre-enquête</i> that Moulin was a Soviet agent who had not been killed by Barbie but allowed by the German government to go to the Soviet Union in 1943, where Moulin supposedly died sometime after the war.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Benfredj's book was published with an introduction with Jacques Soustelle, the archaeologist of Mexico and wartime Gaullist whose commitment to Algérie française had made him a bitter enemy of de Gaulle by 1959. The essence of all theories about Moulin, the alleged Soviet agent, was that because de Gaulle had agreed to co-operate with the Communists during the war, all of which was Moulin's work, he had set France on the wrong course and led to him granting Algeria independence in 1962, instead of keeping Algeria in France.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Tribute to Jean Moulin in the Rail station of Metz.</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It has also been suggested, principally in Marnham's biography, that Moulin was betrayed by communists. Marnham points the finger specifically at Raymond Aubrac and possibly his wife, Lucie. He alleges that communists at times betrayed non-communists to the Gestapo and that Aubrac was linked to harsh actions during the purge of collaborators after the war. In 1990, Barbie, by then "a bitter dying Nazi", named Aubrac as the traitor. To counteract the accusations levelled at Moulin, Daniel Cordier, his personal secretary during the war, wrote a biography of his former leader. In April 1997, Vergès produced a "Barbie Testament", which he claimed that Barbie had given him ten years earlier and purported to show the Aubracs had tipped off Barbie. It was timed for the publication of the book Aubrac Lyon 1943 by Gérard Chauvy, who meant to prove that the Aubracs were the ones who informed Barbie about the fateful meeting at Caluire on 21 June 1943. On 2 April 1998, following a civil suit launched by the Aubracs, a Paris court fined Chauvy and his publisher, Albin Michel, for "public defamation". In 1998, the French historian Jacques Baynac, in his book Les Secrets de l'affaire Jean Moulin, claimed that Moulin was planning to break with de Gaulle to recognise General Giraud, which led the Gaullists to tip off Barbie before that could happen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>His Legacy</u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A famous photograph of Jean Moulin with a scarf and fedora, taken in 1940 by Marcel Bernard</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Drawing of Jean Moulin based on the iconic photograph with a fedora and scarf and a cross of Lorraine in the background.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Monument to Jean Moulin at Aix-les-Bains.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Ashes that are thought to be those of Jean Moulin were buried in Le Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris and later transferred to the Panthéon on 19 December 1964. The speech given at the transfer site by André Malraux, a writer and cabinet minister, is one of the most famous speeches in French history.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">France's French education curriculum commemorates Moulin as a symbol of the French resistance and a model of civic virtue, moral rectitude and patriotism. As of 2015, Jean Moulin was the fifth most popular name for a French school, and as of 2016 his is the third most popular French street name of which 98 percent are male. Lyon 3 university and a Paris metro station have also been named after him.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">□Jean Moulin memorial in Saint-Gingolph</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The photograph with a fedora and scarf has become a popular representation of Jean Moulin and more generally the Resistance movement; in it, Jean Moulin seems to hide from onlookers to protect his clandestine life. However, the photograph itself was taken in Montpellier in February 1940 during a family visit, before his first arrest in June 1940 and subsequent decision to join the Resistance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In 1967, the Centre national Jean-Moulin de Bordeaux was created in Bordeaux. Its archives contain documents on the Second World War and the Resistance. The Centre provides pedagogical supports and research material on the involvement of Jean Moulin in the Resistance. Another member of the resistance, Antoinette Sasse, created a bequest in her will to found The Musée Jean Moulin in 1994.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The 1969 Jean Pierre Melville fictional film <i>Army of Shadows</i>, based on a book of the same name, depicts, through the character of Luc Jardie, played by Paul Meurisse, several events in Moulin's war experience but with some inaccuracy; in the film, his homosexual male secretary is replaced by a female assistant. Two French made-for-television films deal with Jean Moulin: in 2002, Jean Moulin, by Yves Boisset and, in 2003, Jean Moulin, une affaire française, by Pierre Aknine.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In 1993, commemorative French 2, 100 and 500 franc coins were issued, showing a partial image of Moulin against the Croix de Lorraine and using a fedora-and-scarf photograph, which is well recognised in France.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>References</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Jean Moulin (1899–1943)". BBC history. 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2016.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Jean Moulin | Chemins de mémoire".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> O'Reilly, Bill; Dugard, Martin (9 October 2018). Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History. Henry Holt and Company. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-250-16555-8. OCLC 1056625645.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ↑ « Jean Moulin » [archive], sur saint-andiol.fr.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Marnham, Patrick (2012). Resistance and Betrayal: The Death and Life of the Greatest Hero of the French Resistance. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1588360786.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Christine Levisse-Touzé and Dominique Veillon (2013). Jean Moulin: Artiste, Préfet, Résistant. Paris: Tallandier/ Ministère de La Défense-DMPA. ISBN 979-10-210-0092-6.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Jean Moulin le sacrifice du héros, La Voix du 14e</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Patrick Marnham: Army of the Night: The Life and Death of Jean Moulin, Legend of the French Resistance I.B.Tauris, 10 Aug 2015, Google Books, accessed 21 November 2020</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Peyre, Alain (2000). Jean Moulin dit Romanin (based on an exhibition of his work at the Galerie d'Art du Conseil General des Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-En-Provence, 6 April – 25 June 2000). Arles: Actes Sud. p. 53. ISBN 978-2-7427-2690-5.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Francis Zamponi, Nelly Bouveret et Daniel Allary, Jean Moulin : mémoires d'un homme sans voix, Éditions du Chêne, 1999, 144 p. (ISBN 2-842772407).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Johnson, Douglas. "The Mystery of Jean Moulin", Los Angeles Times, 1 September 2002.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Francis Zamponi, Bouveret et Allary 1999, p. 75.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Moulin, Laure (1982). Jean Moulin. Paris: Presses de la Cité. pp. 151–173. ISBN 2-258-01120-5.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Raffael Scheck, Une saison noire : Les massacres de tirailleurs sénégalais, mai-juin 1940, Editions Tallandier, 2007, p. 121.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "The Death of Jean Moulin: The French Resistance Gets Its Greatest Martyr".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 page 91.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The Devil's Agent: Life, Times and Crimes of Nazi Klaus Barbie books.google.ie, accessed 21 November 2020</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Jean Moulin - Artiste, Préfet, Résistant - le site de sa famille - Chronologie".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Daniel Cordier, Jean Moulin – La République des Catacombes, Gallimard, p. 62.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ↑ Francis Zamponi, Bouveret et Allary 1999, p. 98.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Riviera at War: World War II on the Côte d'Azur.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Cobb, Matthew (2009). The Resistance: the French Fight Against the Nazis. London: Simon and Schuster UK.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> R, C. N. (1944), Les Jours Heureux, programme d'action de la Résistance, Édité par Libération z. s., pp. 3–9, retrieved 28 November 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Andrieu, Claire (1984). Le programme commun de la Résistance, des idées dans la guerre. Paris: Les éditions de l'érudit. ISBN 2868160050.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Granet, Marie (1959). Hostache, René (ed.). "Le Conseil National de la Résistance". Revue d'histoire de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. 9 (35): 82–85. ISSN 0035-2314. JSTOR 25731941 – via JSTOR.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Barbie and Brunner". auschwitz.dk. Retrieved 21 November 2020.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "The Friendliest Interrogator Of World War II Was A German". 31 January 2014.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Bartrop, Paul R.; Grimm, Eve E. (11 January 2019). Perpetrating the Holocaust: Leaders, Enablers, and Collaborators. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781440858970 – via Google Books.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Barbier, Mary Kathryn (11 October 2017). Spies, Lies, and Citizenship: The Hunt for Nazi Criminals. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 9781612349718 – via Google Books.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Allen, Alan (18 March 2008). American Civilian Counter-terrorist Manual: a fictional autobiography of Ronald Reagan. Trafford Publishing. ISBN 9781466981829 – via Google Books.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Le mystère des cendres de Jean Moulin". Le Monde.fr (in French). 19 December 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Death certificate for Jean Moulin(in German) Archived 15 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Perrier, Guy (2005). Le Général Pierre de Bénouville. Edition du Rocher. pp. 101–107. ISBN 2-268-05631-7.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Marnham, Patrick (2001). The Death of Jean Moulin: Biography of a Ghost. Pimlico. ISBN 978-0-7126-6584-1. p. 104</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 pages 203–204.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 page 204.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 page 205.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 pages 205–206.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 page 206.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 page 201.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Obituary:Raymond Aubrac". Daily Telegraph. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 pages 202–203.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 page 209.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 pages 209–210.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Clinton, Alan Jean Moulin, 1899–1943 The French Resistance and the Republic, London: Macmillan 2002 page 210.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> De Jules Ferry à Pierre Perret, l'étonnant palmarès des noms d'écoles, de collèges et de lycées en France, Le Monde (tr. From Jules Ferry to Pierre Perret, the surprising list of names of schools, colleges and high schools in France), accessed 21 November 2020</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Noms de rues : Jaurès et Moulin les plus donnés". Ladepeche.fr. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2019.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Jean Moulin photographié par son ami Marcel Bernard / hiver 1939-1940". Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin (in French). Retrieved 10 August 2022. Cette photographie a fortement participé à fixer l'image du résistant entré dans la clandestinité, et qui cherche à se cacher des regards.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Levisse-Touzé, Christine. "Jean Moulin". L’Histoire par l’image. Retrieved 10 August 2022. Venu passer quelques jours chez sa mère et sa sœur à Montpellier mi-février 1940, Jean Moulin est pris en photo par son ami d'enfance Marcel Bernard, aux Arceaux, près de la Promenade du Peyrou.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> "Antoinette Sasse, artiste et résistante". www.historia.fr (in French). Retrieved 18 February 2017.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Bibliography</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Baynac, Jacques. Les secrets de l'affaire Jean Moulin: Contexte, Causes Et Circonstances. Seuil: Paris, 1998. ISBN 2-02-033164-0</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Clinton, Alan. Jean Moulin, 1899–1943: the French Resistance and the Republic. Palgrave: New York, 2002. ISBN 978-0-333-76486-2</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Daniel Cordier. Jean Moulin. La République des catacombes. Gallimard: Paris, 1999. ISBN 2-07-074312-8</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hardy, René. Derniers mots: Mémoires. Fayard: Paris, 1984. ISBN 2-213-01320-9</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Marnham, Patrick. The Death of Jean Moulin: Biography of a Ghost. John Murray: New York, 2001. ISBN 0-7126-6584-6. Also published as Resistance and Betrayal ISBN 0-375-50608-X. 2015 edition published as Army of the Night, Tauris. ISBN 9781784531089</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin, Laure. Jean Moulin. Presses de la Cité: Paris, 1982. (En préface le discours de André Malraux). ISBN 2-258-01120-5</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Noguères, Henri. La vérité aura le dernier mot. Seuil: Paris, 1985 ISBN 2-02-008683-2</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Péan, Pierre. Vies et morts de Jean Moulin. Fayard: Paris, 1998. ISBN 2-213-60257-3</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Storck-Cerruty, Marguerite. J'étais la femme de Jean Moulin. Régine Desforges: Paris, 1977. (Avec lettre-préface de Robert Aron, de l'Académie française). ISBN 2-901980-74-0</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sweets, John F.. The Politics of Resistance in France, 1940-1944: A History of the Mouvements Unis de la Résistance. Northern Illinois University Press: De Kalb, 1976. ISBN 0-87580-061-0</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Taussat, Robert (1998). Jean Moulin : la constance et l'honneur de la République. Rodez: Fil d'Ariane. ISBN 9782912470263. OCLC 49281909.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">RELATED ARTICLES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Lucie Aubrac</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Member of the French Resistance in World War II (1912–2007)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Raymond Aubrac</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Member of the French Resistance in World War II (1914–2012)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Armée secrète</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Moulin was a hero of the French Resistance in World War Two who united the scattered elements of spontaneous French partisan activity against German occupation.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jean Moulin was born on 20 June 1899 in Beziers, south west France, the son of a history professor. He enlisted in the army in 1918 but never saw action. After World War One, Moulin joined the civil service and rose rapidly to become prefect, or regional administrator, of Chartres, the youngest holder of the office in France</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Moulin's politics were of the extreme left, and it was no surprise when, in June 1940, he was arrested by the occupying Gestapo and tortured as a suspected communist. Moulin tried to commit suicide by cutting his own throat but a guard found him and he was taken to hospital, where he recovered. By November 1940, the Vichy government ordered all elected left-wing officials to be sacked. Moulin, now recovered, refused to sack anyone and was himself dismissed from his post. From then on he devoted his life to resisting the Germans. In September 1941, he was smuggled out of France to London to meet Charles de Gaulle, leader of the 'Free French', and other exiled French leaders. In January 1942, he was parachuted back into France, to set up an organised Resistance movement. His code name was 'Max'.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Shortly after setting up the National Council of the Resistance in May 1943, Moulin was betrayed and on 21 June he was captured. He was interrogated by the Gestapo in Lyon and Paris and died, as a result of torture, on 8 July 1943 on a train taking him to Germany.</span></p><p><br /></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-14133237825802598312024-03-14T17:28:00.000-07:002024-03-14T17:56:34.596-07:00God Talks上帝说话<p> <span style="font-size: large;"><u>INTRODUCTION</u>: <b>Let</b> <i>God</i> <u>Talk</u> <b><i>to</i></b> <b><i><u>You</u></i></b></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1: God Talks to Anyone!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2: Why God Talks to You </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3: How God Talks to You</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 4: What God Says When He Talks</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 5: When God Talks to You</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 6: Increase Your Desire for Hearing God Talk</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 7: Develop the Discipline of Hearing God Talk</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> 8: Have a Daily Design for "God Talks"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">ENDNOTES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">简介:让上帝对你说话</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 1:神与任何人交谈!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2: 为什么神对你说话</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3:神如何与你说话</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 4: 神说话时所说的话</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 5:当神对你说话时</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 6:增加你听到上帝说话的渴望</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 7:培养聆听神说话的纪律</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 8:为“上帝说话”制定日常设计</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 尾注</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(German)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">EINFÜHRUNG: Lass Gott zu dir reden</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 1: Gott spricht zu jedem!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2: Warum Gott zu Ihnen spricht</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 3: Wie Gott zu Ihnen spricht</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 4: Was Gott sagt, wenn er spricht</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 5: Wenn Gott zu dir spricht</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 6: Steigern Sie Ihr Verlangen, Gott sprechen zu hören</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 7: Entwickeln Sie die Disziplin, Gott reden zuzuhören</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 8: Erstellen Sie einen täglichen Entwurf für „God Talks“</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ENDNOTEN</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The first time I heard God talk to me, I ended a six-year relationship with alcohol ‐- instantly. I remember exactly where I was and what day and year it was. I'm one of those people who is convinced that once you hear God talk, you'll never be the same.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In that first conversation, God proved to me that He talks and listens not only to those who know Him well, but to even the sickest soul.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since that day, God most often talks to me through His Word, followed by simple thoughts or ideas -- requiring some action, often very practical, but not necessarily easy to do. At first, what He asks of me may seem unusual, or even impossible. However, if I don't argue or procrastinate and willingly follow His directions, His voice gets clearer and clearer. In fact, His voice almost always stirs some emotion in me: my heart races, my cheeks flood with redness, or my toes tap quickly and anxiously until I do or say what I feel He is compelling me to do or say.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When God talks to me, I always feel motivated-physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Whether gentle or bold, His words give </span><span style="font-size: large;">me courage to do or say something, to stop or to start something, most often to help someone else.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've learned that it isn't very smart to ignore God when He talks to me. When I don't listen to Him, I lose my way and hurt myself, or worse, I hurt someone else.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Numerous times each day, God talks to me, and others will indeed confirm that it is God talking! For example, when I tell others what I've heard God say, their eyes give me feedback. They often cry spontaneously, or their wide-open eyes confirm they agree with what I've just said. Many times they simply lower their gaze so as not to look me directly in the eye, they're either ashamed or embarrassed or pensive. Their eyes tell me that what I have said resonates with their pain or feelings or emotions something I wouldn't have known about them, something only God knows.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Of course I love it when God talks to me in those "mountain top" moments, when an explosion of clarity, purpose, and then unrestrained emotion erupts within me. In those moments I feel so ready to change, so empowered and full of hope. Yet as anti climactic as it sounds, it's after the emotion has dissipated and reality has set in that I'm most convinced I have indeed heard God speak.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">God talks to me in a variety of ways – always through His written Word, consistently throughout the day by touching my heart or prompting me with a thought, and sometimes even through silence. His voice is so distinct that I've made a habit of writing down immediately what I think or feel He's saying. Over the years, day after day, my handwritten, two-way conversations with God are black-and-white proof that He knows me so very well, so deeply, and He still loves me! His unconditional love keeps me coming back to hear what He has to say.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In all honesty, there are times when I feel a pull, as if something wants to distract me, to lure me away from my "God Talks." In those moments, I have to fight for my time alone with God or those minutes will quickly vanish, only to be consumed by some urgent interruption.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've learned to recognize when God talks to me. And if I listen intentionally for Him, I'll hear almost a whisper, then a more distinct impression that draws me toward Him, until I am certain it is God talking. It is always at that juncture that I must make a decision with all of my heart, body, soul, and mind to believe itis His voice and not my thoughts that I am hearing. When I let my faith respond to the sound of God's voice, I get "fired up" and "filled up," empowered and courageous and committed to leave our two-way conversations, ready to change the world.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I just know that if you really believe God wants to talk to you, that He holds in His heart all the answers to your questions, that He is always as close as your thoughts, that He loves you just the way you are, that He waits for you to wake up in the morning -- you will not only hear Him, but find Him to be your greatest source of strength and encouragement. For these reasons and many more, I have written <i><u><b>Let God Talk to You.</b></u></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">当我第一次听到上帝对我说话时,我立即结束了六年与酒精的关系。 我清楚地记得我当时在哪里以及那年的哪一天。 我是那些坚信一旦你听到上帝说话的人之一,你将永远不会一样。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 在第一次谈话中,上帝向我证明,他不仅会与那些熟悉他的人交谈和倾听,甚至还会与最生病的灵魂交谈和倾听。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 从那天起,神最常通过他的话语对我说话,然后是简单的想法或想法——需要一些行动,通常非常实际,但不一定容易做到。 起初,他对我的要求可能看起来很不寻常,甚至是不可能的。 然而,如果我不争论或拖延,并愿意听从他的指示,他的声音就会变得越来越清晰。 事实上,他的声音几乎总是会激起我内心的某种情绪:我的心跳加速,我的脸颊泛红,或者我的脚趾快速而焦虑地敲击,直到我做或说我觉得他强迫我做或说的事情。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 当神对我说话时,我总是感到受到激励——无论是身体上、情感上还是精神上。 无论温柔还是大胆,他的话都给我勇气做某事或说某事,停止或开始某事,最常见的是帮助别人。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我了解到,当神对我说话时忽视他是不太明智的。 当我不听他的话时,我就会迷失方向并伤害自己,或者更糟的是,我会伤害别人。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神每天无数次对我说话,别人也确实会证实这是神在说话! 例如,当我告诉别人我听到上帝说的话时,他们的眼睛会给我反馈。 他们经常会自发地哭泣,或者睁大眼睛证实他们同意我刚才所说的话。 很多时候,他们只是低下目光,以免直视我的眼睛,他们要么感到羞愧,要么感到尴尬,要么陷入沉思。 他们的眼睛告诉我,我所说的话与他们的痛苦、感受或情绪产生了共鸣,这是我不知道的,只有上帝知道的事情。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 当然,我喜欢上帝在那些“山顶”时刻对我说话,当我内心爆发出清晰、目标和不受约束的情感时。 在那些时刻,我感到自己已经做好了改变的准备,充满了力量和希望。 然而,尽管听起来有些虎头蛇尾,但在情绪消散、现实摆在眼前之后,我才最确信我确实听到了上帝说话。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 神以多种方式与我交谈——总是通过他写下的话语,全天不断地触动我的心或提示我一个想法,有时甚至通过沉默。 他的声音如此清晰,以至于我养成了立即写下我的想法或感受他所说的话的习惯。 多年来,日复一日,我与神的手写双向对话白纸黑字地证明他对我了解得那么深、那么深,而且他仍然爱我! 他无条件的爱让我不断回来听他要说的话。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 老实说,有时我会感到一股拉力,好像有什么东西想要分散我的注意力,引诱我远离我的“上帝说话”。 在那些时刻,我必须争取与上帝独处的时间,否则这些时间很快就会消失,只会被一些紧急的打扰所消耗。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我学会了识别上帝何时对我说话。 如果我有意识地倾听他,我会听到几乎是耳语,然后是一种更清晰的印象,将我吸引到他身边,直到我确信这是上帝在说话。 总是在那个时刻,我必须全心全意地做出决定,相信我听到的是他的声音,而不是我的想法。 当我让我的信仰回应神的声音时,我会“被点燃”并“充满”,充满力量和勇气,并致力于离开我们的双向对话,准备改变世界。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我只知道,如果你真的相信神想和你说话,他心里有你问题的所有答案,他总是和你的想法一样接近,他爱你本来的样子,他 等待你早上醒来——你不仅会听到他的声音,还会发现他是你力量和鼓励的最大源泉。 出于这些以及更多的原因,我写了《让上帝与你交谈》。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(GERMAN)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Als ich Gott zum ersten Mal zu mir sprechen hörte, beendete ich augenblicklich eine sechsjährige Beziehung mit dem Alkohol. Ich weiß noch genau, wo ich war und welcher Tag und welches Jahr es war. Ich gehöre zu den Menschen, die davon überzeugt sind, dass man nie mehr derselbe sein wird, wenn man einmal Gott reden hört.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> In diesem ersten Gespräch bewies Gott mir, dass er nicht nur mit denen spricht und ihnen zuhört, die ihn gut kennen, sondern sogar mit der kränksten Seele.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Seit diesem Tag spricht Gott am häufigsten durch sein Wort zu mir, gefolgt von einfachen Gedanken oder Ideen – die eine gewisse Handlung erfordern, oft sehr praktisch, aber nicht unbedingt einfach umzusetzen. Was er von mir verlangt, mag zunächst ungewöhnlich oder sogar unmöglich erscheinen. Wenn ich jedoch nicht widerspreche oder zögere und bereitwillig seinen Anweisungen folge, wird seine Stimme immer klarer. Tatsächlich weckt seine Stimme fast immer Emotionen in mir: Mein Herz rast, meine Wangen röten sich, oder meine Zehen klopfen schnell und ängstlich, bis ich tue oder sage, wozu er mich meiner Meinung nach zwingt, zu tun oder zu sagen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Wenn Gott zu mir spricht, fühle ich mich immer motiviert – körperlich, emotional oder spirituell. Ob sanft oder mutig, seine Worte geben mir den Mut, etwas zu tun oder zu sagen, etwas zu stoppen oder zu beginnen, meistens um jemand anderem zu helfen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ich habe gelernt, dass es nicht sehr klug ist, Gott zu ignorieren, wenn er mit mir spricht. Wenn ich nicht auf ihn höre, verliere ich den Weg und verletze mich selbst, oder schlimmer noch, ich verletze jemand anderen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Jeden Tag spricht Gott unzählige Male zu mir, und andere werden tatsächlich bestätigen, dass es Gott ist, der spricht! Wenn ich zum Beispiel anderen erzähle, was ich von Gott gehört habe, geben mir ihre Augen Rückmeldung. Sie weinen oft spontan, oder ihre weit aufgerissenen Augen bestätigen, dass sie mit dem, was ich gerade gesagt habe, einverstanden sind. Oftmals senken sie einfach den Blick, um mir nicht direkt in die Augen zu schauen, entweder schämen sie sich, oder sie sind verlegen oder nachdenklich. Ihre Augen sagen mir, dass das, was ich gesagt habe, ihren Schmerz oder ihre Gefühle oder Emotionen widerspiegelt, etwas, das ich von ihnen nicht gewusst hätte, etwas, das nur Gott weiß.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Natürlich liebe ich es, wenn Gott in diesen „Berggipfel“-Momenten zu mir spricht, wenn eine Explosion von Klarheit, Zielstrebigkeit und dann ungezügelter Emotion in mir ausbricht. In diesen Momenten fühle ich mich so bereit zur Veränderung, so gestärkt und voller Hoffnung. Doch so antiklimaktisch es auch klingen mag, erst nachdem die Emotionen verflogen sind und die Realität Einzug gehalten hat, bin ich am meisten davon überzeugt, dass ich tatsächlich Gott sprechen gehört habe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Gott spricht auf vielfältige Weise zu mir – immer durch sein geschriebenes Wort, den ganzen Tag über, indem er mein Herz berührt oder mich mit einem Gedanken anregt, und manchmal sogar durch Schweigen. Seine Stimme ist so deutlich, dass ich es mir zur Gewohnheit gemacht habe, sofort aufzuschreiben, was ich denke oder fühle, was er sagt. Im Laufe der Jahre, Tag für Tag, sind meine handgeschriebenen, wechselseitigen Gespräche mit Gott ein Schwarz-Weiß-Beweis dafür, dass Er mich so sehr gut und so tief kennt und mich immer noch liebt! Seine bedingungslose Liebe lässt mich immer wieder zurückkommen, um zu hören, was er zu sagen hat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ehrlich gesagt gibt es Zeiten, in denen ich eine Anziehungskraft verspüre, als wollte mich etwas ablenken, mich von meinen „Gottesgesprächen“ weglocken. In diesen Momenten muss ich um meine Zeit allein mit Gott kämpfen, sonst verschwinden diese Minuten schnell und werden von einer dringenden Unterbrechung verschlungen.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ich habe gelernt zu erkennen, wann Gott zu mir spricht. Und wenn ich bewusst auf Ihn höre, höre ich fast ein Flüstern, dann einen deutlicheren Eindruck, der mich zu Ihm hinzieht, bis ich sicher bin, dass es Gott ist, der spricht. An diesem Punkt muss ich immer mit ganzem Herzen, ganzem Körper, ganzer Seele und ganzem Verstand die Entscheidung treffen, zu glauben, dass es seine Stimme ist und nicht meine Gedanken, die ich höre. Wenn ich meinen Glauben auf den Klang der Stimme Gottes reagieren lasse, werde ich „befeuert“ und „erfüllt“, gestärkt und mutig und bin bereit, unsere wechselseitigen Gespräche zu verlassen, bereit, die Welt zu verändern.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ich weiß nur, wenn du wirklich glaubst, dass Gott mit dir sprechen möchte, dass er alle Antworten auf deine Fragen in seinem Herzen trägt, dass er immer so nah ist wie deine Gedanken, dass er dich genau so liebt, wie du bist, dass er wartet darauf, dass Sie morgens aufwachen – Sie werden ihn nicht nur hören, sondern auch feststellen, dass er Ihre größte Kraft- und Ermutigungsquelle ist. Aus diesen und vielen weiteren Gründen habe ich „Let God Talk to You“ geschrieben.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-87341163341043111592024-03-14T08:52:00.000-07:002024-03-14T08:56:52.007-07:00doneness of meats<p> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Get a good digital thermometer to read the doneness of meats.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> A digital thermometer will be able to tell you when your meat is finished cooking, eliminating the guesswork from the equation. It's a heck of a lot easy than the finger test for checking doneness.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ● Red meat is fully cooked (well-done) at 160 °F (71 °C). Medium is measured at 135–140 °F (57–60 °C), while rare is measured at 130 °F (54 °C). Red meat can safely be cooked at varying degrees of doneness, based on the preference of the diner. 🐄 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Poultry is fully cooked at 165 °F (74 °C). Poultry should always be fully cooked. 🐔 🍗 🐓 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Pork is fully cooked at 160 °F (71 °C). Pork should always be fully cooked. 🐖 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Seafood is generally fully cooked at 125–140 °F (52–60 °C).[3] Seafood is often eaten rare, medium rare or slightly rare without incident. (Most seafood is flash-frozen to kill off any parasites immediately after being caught.)</span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-60555448910106569692024-03-14T04:35:00.000-07:002024-03-14T04:36:08.736-07:00Relieve Neck Pain with Acupressure: Five Pressure Points<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">How to Relieve Neck Pain with Acupressure: Five Pressure Points</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Pressure points for neck pain</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">To try acupressure for neck pain relief, follow these steps:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Relax and breathe in deeply. Be mindful to choose a comfortable and quiet setting to practice acupressure treatment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Use a firm, deep pressure to massage the pressure points you have identified to treat your neck pain. It’s best to rotate your fingers in a circular or up-and-down motion for three to four minutes at each point, focusing on one at a time. If you feel a sharp increase in pain anywhere on your body during the treatment, stop right away.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Repeat the massage treatment throughout your day if you feel they are effective. There’s no limit to how many times per day you can practice acupressure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Below is a list of pressure points for several different kinds of neck pain. Remember that in reflexology, the whole body is interconnected. That means that it’s not uncommon to stimulate one part of your body to activate or align another body part.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/pressure-points-for-neck#gallery-open" target="_blank">here</a> for gallery of these 5 points </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jian Jing (GB21)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jian Jing is in the muscles of your shoulder, about halfway between your neck and where your arms begin. This point has been used in successful acupuncture studies of headache and muscle tension. Jian Jing may also successfully treat the pain of a sore or stiff neck. Note that stimulating this point may induce labor, so don’t stimulate it to relieve neck pain when you are pregnant.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He Gu (L14)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The He Gu point is on the “web” fold of skin between your thumb and forefinger. Reflexologists claim that stimulating this point can relieve pain in many different parts of the body, including your neck. Note: If you are pregnant, avoid stimulating this point.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Wind Pool (Feng Chi/GB20)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Feng Chi is behind your earlobe, toward the top of your neck and the base of your skull. Reflexologists use this point to treat everything from fatigue to headache. Stimulating this pressure point may improve a stiff neck caused by sleeping in an uncomfortable position.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Zhong Zu (TE3)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Zhong Zu point is located between the knuckles above your pinky and ring fingers. This pressure point may stimulate different parts of your brain when it’s activated, promoting circulation and tension release. Stimulate this point to relieve neck pain that’s caused by tension or stress.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Heaven’s Pillar</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This point is found on either side of your neck, at the base of your skull and about two inches away from the top of where your backbone begins. (It’s right above your shoulders.) Stimulating this point may release congestion and swollen lymph nodes that can cause a sore neck.</span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-1478536849870381622024-03-14T03:04:00.000-07:002024-03-14T03:22:38.102-07:00TAYLOR SWIFT -THE ERAS TOUR REVIEWS<p> </p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“The Eras Tour is a feat. It’s live music at its highest spectacle and greatest excess. And for most, without the catalog and showmanship of Swift, it’d be too much. But 17 years into her career, maybe we ought to stop being surprised when she finds a way to top her own efforts year after year.” - Rolling Stone</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“The most dominant artist in popular music has used this live run to reflect on the various iterations of her career to date, and the achievement is often staggering, with costume changes, set-piece upheaval, vulnerable moments in a crowd of thousands and sing-alongs that will rival the scope of any tour this year.” - Billboard</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">"... the Eras Tour is a pop genius at the top of her game. We are living in the Taylor Swift Era" - The Times</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour kickoff was a three-hour career-spanning victory lap, a nostalgic extravaganza, and a greatest hits concert from an artist in her prime.” - Rolling Stone</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“In sheer scope of songs and devotion to lyrics, no artist can match her – a point she stomped home, from Miss Americana through the aptly titled Mastermind (with a dose of Karma at the end), in an indisputably epic start to the Eras era.” - The Guardian</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is the most impressive stadium show ever conceived.” - Uproxx</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“The concert was also a showcase of the range and versatility that have made Swift the most successful singer-songwriter in an age defined by hip-hop.” - The Independent</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“After five years away, Taylor Swift returned with one of the most ambitious, spectacular and charming stadium pop shows ever seen.” - The Telegraph</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Taylor Swift Eras Tour international dates and opening acts</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In June 2023, Swift announced international dates for The Era Tour. Here's where she's headed next at the conclusion of the U.S. tour:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 24-27, 2023: Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico, with Sabrina Carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 9-11, 2023: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina, with Sabrina Carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 18-19, 2023: Estadio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Sabrina Carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Sunday, Nov. 24-26, 2023: Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 , with Sabrina Carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 7-10, 2024: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Saturday, Feb. 16-17, 2024: Melbourne Cricket Grounds, Melbourne, Australia, with Sabrina Carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Sunday, Feb. 23-25, 2024: Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 , with Sabrina Carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday-Monday, March 2-4, 2024: National Stadium, Singapore 🇸🇬 , SG, with Sabrina Carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday-Friday, May 9-10, 2024: Paris La Defense Arena, Paris, France 🇫🇷 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday, May 17, 2024: Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday, May 24, 2024: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday, May 30, 2024: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday, June 2, 2024: Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France 🇫🇷 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Saturday, June 7-8, 2024: BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, UK 🇬🇧 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Saturday, June 14-15, 2024: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, UK 🇬🇧. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday, June 18, 2024: Principality Stadium, Cardiff, UK 🇬🇧. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Saturday, June 21-22, 2024: Wembley Stadium, London. 🇬🇧 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Saturday, June 28-29, 2024: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Saturday, July 5-6, 2024: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday, July 9, 2024: Stadion Letzigrund Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland 🇨🇭 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, July 13, 2024: San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday, July 18, 2024: Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 🇩🇪 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday, July 23, 2024: Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany 🇩🇪 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, July 27, 2024: Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany 🇩🇪 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday, Aug. 2, 2024: PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday, Aug. 9, 2024: Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Friday-Saturday, Aug. 16-17, 2024: Wembley Stadium, London. 🇬🇧 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Taylor Swift song list for Eras Tour</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Taylor Swift told us on the opening night of The Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium that she planned to make the two-song acoustic mini-set near the end of her performance different at each concert. Other than that, this setlist from opening night is what you can expect to hear.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Lover” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Cruel Summer.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“The Man.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“You Need To Calm Down.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Lover.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“The Archer.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Fearless.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“You Belong With Me.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Love Story.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Evermore” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“’Tis The Damn Season.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Willow.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Marjorie.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Champagne Problems.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Tolerate It.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Reputation” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“… Ready For It?”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Delicate.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Don’t Blame Me.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Look What You Made Me Do.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Speak Now” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Enchanted.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Red (Taylor’s Version)” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“22.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“I Knew You Were Trouble.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“All Too Well (10 Minute Version).”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Folklore” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Invisible String.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Betty.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“The Last Great American Dynasty.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“August.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Illicit Affairs.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“My Tears Ricochet.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Cardigan.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“1989” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Style.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Blank Space.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Shake It Off.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version).”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Bad Blood.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Wild card — a different acoustic song each show</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Mirrorball.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Taylor Swift” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Tim McGraw.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Midnights” album:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Lavender Haze.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Anti-Hero.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Midnight Rain.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Vigilante (expletive).”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Bejeweled.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">"Mastermind."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Karma.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-91751802977679222632024-03-13T07:39:00.000-07:002024-03-13T07:47:34.708-07:00China airplane COMAC C919 is visiting Malaysia tomorrow. What’s different compared to Airbus & Boeing?<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">The COMAC C919 is visiting Malaysia tomorrow. What’s different compared to Airbus & Boeing?</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">11 March 2024</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Based on a recent report in the New Straits Times, it has been confirmed that China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd or COMAC will be showcasing its C919 plane at Subang Airport tomorrow. The plane is on an ASEAN tour for a product showcase of the plane.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">COMAC C919 is China’s latest home-grown airliner. Its other product, the ARJ21, is already in commercial use, and used by Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines in China, as well as TransNusa in Indonesia.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The plane participated in its first flying display outside of its home country at the Singapore Air Show last month.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>What’s the difference between the C919, A320 & B737-8</u></b>?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On the surface, not much. Both aircrafts are single-aisle narrow-body aircraft designed for short-haul routes flights, with distances up to 5,000km. The C919, like the Airbus A320, uses two engines mounted in pods underneath its wings. It is powered by the CFM International LEAP turbofan engines, similar to the Airbus A320 family. From nose to tail, the plane is 38.9 meters, 2 meters longer than the A320.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When compared to the 737 family, the C919 is longer by 40cm than the 737-8. Boeing’s plane is also taller by half a meter than COMAC’s. Both planes use the same CFM International LEAP turbofan engines, although the output on the COMAC variant is slightly higher to account for the heavier Chinese plane.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Expected range of the C919 from Kuala Lumpur. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The COMAC C919 can fit up to 168 passengers in a single class or 158 in a two-class configuration. The Airbus A320 meanwhile can fit up to 194 seats, while the Boeing 737-8 can go up to 210 seats – all in a single-class configuration.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Even though the plane is built in China, parts that are installed in the plane are made all over the world. It has components from multiple companies in China that are joint ventures with international companies such as Thales (in-flight entertainment) and Honeywell (flight controls). So, it is assumed that the plane is ‘modern’ and not reusing old components.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Who are the potential customers in Malaysia?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Right now, none of the airlines in Malaysia have any C919 on order, hence the showcase tour by COMAC. Potentially, Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent company of Malaysia Airlines and Firefly may be a potential customer. While they have a big order with Airbus, AirAsia is also another potential customer for the C919.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A reason that COMAC is trying to court customers here is that local carriers are part of the huge backlog that Airbus and Boeing have and will have to wait for their turn to arrive before receiving their planes – which can take years. For example, Malaysia Airlines ordered the Boeing 737 Max 8 way back in 2016 but only received the first of 25 planes last November.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The only ASEAN airline that has ordered the C919 is a new start-up based in Brunei, Gallop Air. The company has a combined order for 30 aircraft comprising the C919 and ARJ21. The Airline plans to run regional flights with the C919.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">中国商飞C919飞机明天将访问马来西亚。 与空客和波音相比有何不同?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2024 年 3 月 11 日</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 据《新海峡时报》最近报道,已证实中国商飞公司将于明天在梳邦机场展示其C919飞机。 这架飞机正在东盟巡演,展示该机的产品。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 中国商飞C919是中国最新的国产客机。 其另一款产品ARJ21已投入商业使用,中国国航、东航、南航以及印度尼西亚的TransNusa都在使用。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 这架飞机上个月在新加坡航展上首次在本国境外进行飞行表演。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> C919、A320 和 B737-8 有什么区别?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 表面上看,不多。 这两架飞机都是单通道窄体飞机,专为短途航线设计,航程可达5,000公里。 C919 与空客 A320 一样,使用安装在机翼下方吊舱内的两台发动机。 它由 CFM International LEAP 涡轮风扇发动机提供动力,类似于空客 A320 系列。 从机头到机尾,飞机长38.9米,比A320长2米。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 与 737 家族相比,C919 比 737-8 长 40 厘米。 波音的飞机也比中国商飞的飞机高半米。 两架飞机均使用相同的 CFM International LEAP 涡扇发动机,但考虑到中国飞机较重,COMAC 型号的输出功率略高。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> C919 从吉隆坡起飞的预计航程。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 中国商飞 C919 单舱位最多可容纳 168 名乘客,两舱位最多可容纳 158 名乘客。 同时,空客 A320 最多可容纳 194 个座位,而波音 737-8 最多可容纳 210 个座位 - 全部采用单舱配置。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 尽管这架飞机是在中国制造的,但飞机上安装的零部件却是在世界各地制造的。 它拥有来自中国多家公司的零部件,这些公司与泰雷兹(机上娱乐)和霍尼韦尔(飞行控制)等国际公司合资。 因此,假设这架飞机是“现代”的,并且没有重复使用旧部件。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 马来西亚的潜在客户是谁?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 目前,马来西亚没有一家航空公司订购C919,因此中国商飞进行了巡回展示。 马来西亚航空和萤火虫航空的母公司马来西亚航空集团可能是潜在客户。 虽然亚航与空客有大订单,但它也是C919的另一个潜在客户。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 中国商飞试图在这里吸引客户的一个原因是,当地航空公司是空客和波音公司大量积压订单的一部分,必须等待轮到才能接收飞机——这可能需要数年时间。 例如,马来西亚航空公司早在 2016 年就订购了波音 737 Max 8,但去年 11 月才收到 25 架飞机中的第一架。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 唯一订购 C919 的东盟航空公司是位于文莱的新成立的盖洛航空 (Gallop Air)。 该公司拥有 30 架飞机的联合订单,包括 C919 和 ARJ21。 该航空公司计划使用 C919 执飞支线航班。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 除马来西亚外,中国商飞C919还将停靠老挝、柬埔寨和印度尼西亚。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The COMAC C919 will stop in Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia besides Malaysia.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[Japanese]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">COMAC C919 は明日マレーシアを訪問します。 エアバスやボーイングと比べて何が違うのですか?</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2024 年 3 月 11 日</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ニュー・ストレーツ・タイムズ紙の最近の報道によると、中国の民間航空機集団公司(COMAC)が明日スバン空港でC919飛行機を展示することが確認された。 この飛行機は、飛行機の製品展示のためASEANツアー中です。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> COMAC C919 は中国の最新国産旅客機です。 同社のもう 1 つの製品である ARJ21 はすでに商用利用されており、中国の中国国際航空、中国東方航空、中国南方航空、さらにインドネシアのトランスヌサ航空によって使用されています。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 同機は先月開催されたシンガポール航空ショーで、母国以外で初めての飛行展示に参加した。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> C919、A320、B737-8の違いは何ですか?</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 表面的には、それほど多くはありません。 両機とも短距離路線の飛行用に設計された単通路ナローボディ機で、距離は最大5,000キロメートルに達する。 C919はエアバスA320と同様、翼の下のポッドに搭載された2基のエンジンを使用する。 エアバス A320 ファミリーと同様に、CFM インターナショナル LEAP ターボファン エンジンを搭載しています。 機首から尾翼までの長さは38.9メートルで、A320より2メートル長い。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 737ファミリーと比較すると、C919は737-8よりも40cm長いです。 ボーイングの飛行機は、COMAC の飛行機よりも 0.5 メートル高いです。 どちらの飛行機も同じ CFM International LEAP ターボファン エンジンを使用していますが、COMAC 型の出力は中国の飛行機が重いことを考慮してわずかに高くなります。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> クアラルンプールからの C919 の予想航続距離。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> COMAC C919 は、1 クラス構成で最大 168 名、2 クラス構成で 158 名の乗客を収容できます。 一方、エアバス A320 は最大 194 席、ボーイング 737-8 は最大 210 席で、すべてシングルクラス構成です。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 飛行機は中国で製造されていますが、飛行機に搭載されている部品は世界中で作られています。 同社は、タレス (機内エンターテインメント) やハネウェル (飛行制御) などの国際企業との合弁会社である中国の複数の企業からコンポーネントを提供しています。 したがって、飛行機は「最新」であり、古いコンポーネントを再利用していないと想定されます。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> マレーシアの潜在的な顧客は誰ですか?</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 現在、マレーシアのどの航空会社も C919 を発注していないため、COMAC によるショーケース ツアーが行われています。 潜在的には、マレーシア航空とファイアフライの親会社であるマレーシア アビエーション グループが潜在的な顧客となる可能性があります。 エアバスから大規模な注文を受けているが、エアアジアもC919の潜在的な顧客だ。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> COMACがここで顧客にアピールしようとしている理由は、地元の航空会社がエアバスとボーイングが抱えている膨大な受注残の一部であり、航空機を受け取るまで順番が来るのを待たなければならないためであり、それには何年もかかる可能性がある。 たとえば、マレーシア航空は2016年にボーイング737 Max 8を発注しましたが、昨年11月に25機のうちの最初の1機を受け取っただけでした。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> C919を発注した唯一のASEAN航空会社は、ブルネイに拠点を置く新興企業のギャロップ航空だ。 同社はC919とARJ21を合わせて30機を発注している。 同社はC919による地域便の運航を計画している。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> COMAC C919はマレーシアのほか、ラオス、カンボジア、インドネシアにも停車する。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-79784694901531073392024-03-11T04:31:00.000-07:002024-03-11T05:49:26.607-07:00History of Technology<p> <span style="font-size: large;">A look back at key moments in the history of cyberspace, electronics, and the space age. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many a technologist has been inspired by science fiction. Some have even built, or rebuilt, entire companies around an idea introduced in a story they read, as the founders of Second Life and </span><span><span style="font-size: large;">Meta did, working from the metaverse as imagined by Neal Stephenson in his seminal 1992 novel </span><i style="font-size: xx-large;">Snow Crash</i><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">IEEE Spectrum has a history of running amazing sci-fi stories. Twenty years ago, I worked with computer scientist and novelist Vernor Vinge on his “<i>Synthetic Serendipity</i>,” a short story he adapted from his novel Rainbows End just for publication in Spectrum. Vinge’s work is informed by his research and relationships with some of the world’s leading technologists, which in turn gave me plenty of background for the accompanying 2004 Spectrum article “Mike Villas’s World.” Vinge’s tale of the near future explored then-nascent technologies, such as 3D printing, augmented reality, and advanced search-engines, all of which Vinge depicts with stunning clarity and foresight.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So when our News Manager Margo Anderson and Contributing Editor Charles Q. Choi hatched the idea for the science fiction/fact package featured in this issue, our local sci-fi maven, Special Projects Editor Stephen Cass, eagerly volunteered to shepherd the project. Stephen is coauthor of Hollyweird Science: From Quantum Quirks to the Multiverse (on the science shown in movies and TV shows) and the editor of several sci-fi anthologies, including Coming Soon Enough, published by Spectrum 10 years ago.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Choi suggested we hire the futurist Karl Schroeder, author of 10 sci-fi novels, to write the sci-fi story. Cass, Choi, and Schroeder then had a brainstorming session. Cass recalls, “I knew by the end of it that Karl had the chops to nail the real science concepts we wanted to explore, and come up with a compelling narrative.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The idea they hit upon—turning a planet into a computer—is not new in science fiction, Cass notes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But “we wanted Karl to explore the idea in a way that would shed light on what purpose you’d put one to,” he says, “and also think about what some of the unintended consequences might be. And he had to do it in 2,500 words, which is a very tight fit for a story.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As for the accompanying nonfiction annotations, Choi’s brief was to work with Cass and Schroeder to make sure that the story, although fantastical and set in the far future, was sufficiently grounded in ideas that scientists and futurists are taking seriously today.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And of course, any good sci-fi story needs some cool art. For that, Deputy Art Director Brandon Palacio chose Andrew Archer, whose work has a terrific balance of realism and stylistic flair. Historically, many science-fiction stories and books have had accompanying art that’s only barely related to what happens in the text, but Archer worked with us to make sure his work really fit “Hijack”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Deft storytelling is something Cass himself delivers in this month’s Hands On: “Vintage Hi-Fi Enters the 21st Century”. Not only is he our in-house sci-fi expert, he’s also our staff do-it-yourselfer. This month, he resurrects a vintage hi-fi that came from his wife’s family. Inspired by the recent passing of his father, who helped his own father in their radio and television rental shop in Dublin before spending decades working as a broadcast engineer, Cass wires up a tale of family and connection through technology that you’ll read only in these pages.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Huge interest in shared virtual environments, or the "metaverse". Here's how it works:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT IS THE METAVERSE?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Metaverse, a term first coined in science fiction, is a combination of the prefix "meta", meaning beyond, and "universe".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It refers to shared virtual worlds where land, buildings, avatars and even names can be bought and sold, often using cryptocurrency. In these environments, people can wander around with friends, visit buildings, buy goods and services, and attend events.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The concept has surged in popularity during the pandemic as lockdown measures and work-from-home policies pushed more people online for both business and pleasure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The term covers a wide variety of virtual realities, from workplace tools to games and community platforms.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many of the new platforms are powered by blockchain technology, using cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), allowing a new kind of decentralised digital asset to be built, owned and monetised.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT IS BLOCKCHAIN?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A blockchain, opens new tab is a database that is shared across a network of computers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Once a record has been added to the chain it is very difficult to change. To ensure all the copies of the database are the same, the network makes constant checks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Blockchain has been used to underpin cyber-currencies like bitcoin, but many other possible uses are emerging.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT ARE NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTs)?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a new type of virtual asset that have fuelled much of the growth in the metaverse.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">An NFT represents an intangible digital item such as an image, video, or in-game item. Owners of NFTs are recorded on blockchain, allowing an NFT to be traded as a stand-in for the digital asset it represents. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The NFT market has surged during the pandemic with $2.5 billion in sales, opens new tab for the first half of 2021, compared with just $13.7 million a year ago.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Some NFT enthusiasts see them as collectibles with intrinsic value because of their cultural significance, while others treat them as an investment, speculating on rising prices.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A digital-only artwork, opens new tab "Everydays - The First 5000 Days" by American artist Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, was sold for nearly $70 million at Christie's in March in the first ever such sale by a major auction house. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHO ARE THE BIG PLAYERS?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The metaverse can be broadly broken down into two distinct types of platforms. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The first centres around building a blockchain-based metaverse, using NFTs and cryptocurrencies. Platforms like Decentraland and The Sandbox allow people to purchase virtual parcels of land and build their own environments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The second group uses the metaverse to refer to virtual worlds more generally, where people can meet up for business or recreation. Facebook Inc, opens new tab announced in July it was creating a product team to work on the metaverse.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft, gaming platforms where users can compete and collaborate in games as well as create their own, fall into this category.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">BUYING INTO AND MAKING MONEY IN THE METAVERSE</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While many metaverse platforms provide free accounts for people to join, people buying or trading virtual assets on blockchain-based platforms need to use cryptocurrencies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Several blockchain-based platforms require Ethereum-based crypto tokens, such as MANA for Decentraland and SAND for The Sandbox, to purchase and trade virtual assets.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In Decentraland, users can trade NFT artworks or charge entry to a virtual exhibition or concert. They can also make money by trading land, prices of which have surged over the past few years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On Roblox, users can make money by charging other users for access to games they create.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">THE FUTURE OF THE METAVERSE</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is unclear to what extent a true metaverse, which fully replicates real life, is possible or how long it would take to develop. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many platforms in the blockchain-based metaverse are still developing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology that will allow users to fully interact in the space.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Accounting and advisory giant PwC forecasts VR and AR technologies to deliver a $1.5 trillion boost to the global economy by 2030, compared with $46.5 billion in 2019.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Big tech firms are jumping into the space, with Facebook Inc (FB.O), opens new tab, Alphabet Inc-owned (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google and Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O), opens new tab investing in cloud computing and VR companies in anticipation of its growth.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-80512259219297163792024-03-10T07:59:00.000-07:002024-03-10T08:00:14.583-07:00Because I Fly <p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u><i>Because I fly</i></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I laugh more than other men.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I look up and see more than they.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I know how the clouds feel,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">What it's like to have the blue in</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">my lap,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">to look down</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">on birds,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">to feel freedom in a thing called</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">the stick ...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Who but I</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">can slice between God's</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">billowed legs,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">and feel then laugh and crash</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">with His step?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Who else has seen the</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">unclimbed peaks?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">The rainbow's secret?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">The real reason birds sing?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Because I Fly,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I envy no man on earth.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">— Brian Shul *</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">*</span><span style="font-size: large;">Brian Shul ( born 8 February 1948 - died 20 May 2023) was an American pilot and photographer. A Vietnam War-era attack pilot and a major in the United States Air Force (USAF).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Brian Shul in the mid-1980s in front of an SR-71, which could fly at more than three times the speed of sound and survey 100,000 square miles of the Earth’s surface in a single hour.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">LLESA Author Series | "Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet" by Brian Shul</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>At </span><span>Livermore Lab Events.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have recently received news of the passing of Major Brian Shul, and it deeply saddens my heart to see one of, if not a legendary, aviators leave this floating ball of dirt we call home. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Mr. Shul.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">How the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Works</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Lockheed A-12 | Speed matters</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Brian Shul - From Butterflies to Blackbirds</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Pratt & Whitney J58 - The Engine of the SR-71 Blackbird</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Major Brian Shul, USAF (Ret.) SR-71 Blackbird 'Speed </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">SR71 Blackbird | USA Mach 3+ Wonder Aircraft | Fastest Planes In The World </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Author Brian Shul on piloting the SR-71</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">LLESA Author Series | "Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet" by Brian Shul</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This talk was presented on Nov. 15, 2016. Watch YOUTUBE video <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hFJMs15sVSY" target="_blank">here</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In this talk at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Vietnam-era attack pilot and retired Air Force major Brian Shul, author of "Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet," reveals fascinating details of piloting the SR-71. Using his rare aviation slides and stories as a vehicle, he tells a broader inspired story of hope, overcoming obstacles and daring to dream.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Shul graduated from East Carolina University in 1970 with a degree in history and anthropology. After graduation, for the next 20 years he served as an Air Force fighter pilot. During the Vietnam War, he flew 212 close air support missions. During one of these missions, Shul was shot down near the Cambodian border and was unable to eject, so he was forced to fly his plane into the jungle. He was severely burned in the crash. Shul was rescued by Special Forces and endured one year in military hospitals where he underwent 15 surgical procedures and was told he would never fly again. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After much physical therapy, Shul miraculously returned to active duty flying. He flew the A-7D, was an instructor in the A-10 and went on to teach at the Air Force's Top Gun School. He culminated his Air Force career by flying our nation's top secret spy plane, the SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest aircraft ever built. He flew covert missions in the Blackbird for four years and was the pilot who provided President Reagan with detailed photos of Libyan terrorist camps in 1986. During that time, he became the only SR-71 pilot in history to fly three missions in three consecutive days. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Retiring from the Air Force in 1990, Shul pursued his writing and photography interests. He was the first pilot to write a book about flying the Blackbird, which is completely illustrated with his own photography. The book won Aviation Book of the Year honors and is today the single most popular book on that plane worldwide. He is also the only man to fly extensively with both the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds as a photojournalist.</span></p><p><br /></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-28117288526523103142024-03-07T00:33:00.000-08:002024-03-07T00:35:50.491-08:00Hebrew : ה"קשישים" הייחודיים<p> <span style="font-size: large;">🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">קוראים לנו "קשישים"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> נולדנו בשנות ה-40-50-60.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> גדלנו בשנות ה-50-60-70:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> למדנו בשנות ה-60-70-80.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> יצאנו בשנות ה-70-80-90.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> התחתנו וגילינו את העולם בשנות ה-70-80-90.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> אנחנו יוצאים אל שנות ה-80-90.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> אנחנו מתייצבים בשנות ה-2000.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> התחכמנו בשנות ה-2010.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> ואנחנו עוברים בתקיפות דרך ומעבר לשנת 2020.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> מסתבר שחווינו שמונה עשורים שונים...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> שניים שונים</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> מאות שנים...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> שניים שונים</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> אלפי שנים...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> עברנו מהטלפון עם מפעיל לשיחות בינעירוניות לשיחות וידאו לכל מקום בעולם.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> עברנו משקופיות ליוטיוב, מתקליטי ויניל למוזיקה מקוונת, ממכתבים בכתב יד ועד למייל ול-Whats App.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> מהאזנה למשחקים חיים ברדיו, לצפייה בטלוויזיה בשחור-לבן, בטלוויזיה צבעונית ולאחר מכן לטלוויזיה ב-3DHD.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> הלכנו לחנות הווידאו ועכשיו אנחנו</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> לצפות בנטפליקס.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> הכרנו את המחשבים הראשונים, כרטיסי ניקוב, תקליטונים ועכשיו יש לנו ג'יגה-בייט ומגה-בייט בסמארטפונים שלנו.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> לבשנו מכנסיים קצרים לאורך ילדותנו ולאחר מכן לבשנו מכנסיים ארוכים, אוקספורד, אבוקות, חליפות מעטפת וג'ינס כחולים.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> התחמקנו משיתוק תינוקות, דלקת קרום המוח, פוליו, שחפת, שיתוק, שפעת החזירים ועכשיו COVID-19.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> רכבנו על גלגיליות,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> תלת אופן, אופניים,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> טוסטוסים, בנזין או</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> מכוניות דיזל ועכשיו</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> אנחנו נוהגים בהיברידיות או</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> מכוניות חשמליות.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> כן, עברנו הרבה אבל איזה חיים נהדרים היו לנו!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> הם יכלו לתאר אותנו כ"שניאלים", אנשים שנולדו בעולם הזה של שנות החמישים, שהיו להם ילדות אנלוגית ובגרות דיגיטלית.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> יש לנו סוג של "ראינו הכל"!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> הדור שלנו, פשוטו כמשמעו, עבר וראה יותר מכל אחד אחר בכל מימד של החיים.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> זה הדור שלנו שממש הסתגל ל"שינוי".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> מחיאות כפיים גדולות 👏 לכל בני השורדים בדור מיוחד מאוד, שיהיה ייחודי!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> אלוהים יברך את כולנו על החיים הנפלאים האלה. אנו מברכים את אלוהים בכל נפשנו...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-87314487957501487532024-03-07T00:30:00.000-08:002024-03-07T00:30:52.928-08:00Norwegian: Den UNIKE "Eldre"<p> <span style="font-size: x-large;">🇳🇴 Norway 🇳🇴 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">De kaller oss "De eldre"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi ble født på 1940-50-60-tallet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi vokste opp på 50-60-70-tallet:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi studerte på 60-70-80-tallet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi var sammen på 70-80-90-tallet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi giftet oss og oppdaget verden på 70-80-90-tallet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi våger oss inn på 80-90-tallet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi stabiliserer oss på 2000-tallet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi ble klokere på 2010-tallet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Og vi går hardt gjennom og utover 2020.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Det viser seg at vi har levd gjennom ÅTTE forskjellige tiår...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> TO forskjellige</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> århundrer...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> TO forskjellige</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> årtusener...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi har gått fra telefon med en operatør for langdistansesamtaler til videosamtaler til hvor som helst i verden.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi har gått fra lysbilder til YouTube, fra vinylplater til nettmusikk, fra håndskrevne brev til e-post og Whats App.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Fra å høre direkte kamper på radio, til å se svart-hvitt-TV, farge-TV og deretter til 3DHD-TV.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi dro til videobutikken og nå vi</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> se Netflix.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi ble kjent med de første datamaskinene, hullkortene, diskettene og nå har vi gigabyte og megabyte på smarttelefonene våre.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi brukte shorts gjennom hele barndommen og deretter lange bukser, Oxfords, bluss, skalldresser og blå jeans.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi unngikk infantil lammelse, hjernehinnebetennelse, polio, tuberkulose, lammelser, svineinfluensa og nå covid-19.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi kjørte skøyter,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> trehjulssykler, sykler,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> mopeder, bensin el</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> dieselbiler og nå</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> vi kjører hybrid eller</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> elektriske biler.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ja, vi har vært igjennom mye, men for et flott liv vi har hatt!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> De kunne beskrive oss som «xennials», folk som ble født i den verdenen på femtitallet, som hadde en analog barndom og en digital voksen alder.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vi har liksom "sett-det-alt"!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Vår generasjon har bokstavelig talt gjennomlevd og sett mer enn noen annen i alle dimensjoner av livet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Det er vår generasjon som bokstavelig talt har tilpasset seg «ENDRING».</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> En stor applaus 👏 til alle de gjenlevende medlemmene av en veldig spesiell generasjon, som vil være UNIK!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Gud velsigne oss alle for dette fantastiske livet. Vi velsigner Gud alle våre sjeler...</span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-60002795398840055372024-03-07T00:24:00.000-08:002024-03-07T00:24:08.981-08:00French : L'UNIQUE " Personnes Âgées "<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> 🇫🇷</span> </p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On nous appelle "les personnes âgées"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous sommes nés dans les années 40-50-60.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous avons grandi dans les années 50-60-70 :</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous avons étudié dans les années 60-70-80.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous nous fréquentions dans les années 70-80-90.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous nous sommes mariés et avons découvert le monde dans les années 70-80-90.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous nous aventurons dans les années 80-90.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous nous stabilisons dans les années 2000.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous sommes devenus plus sages dans les années 2010.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Et nous avançons résolument jusqu’en 2020 et au-delà.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Il s'avère que nous avons vécu HUIT décennies différentes...</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> DEUX différents</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> des siècles...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> DEUX différents</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> des millénaires...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous sommes passés du téléphone avec opérateur pour les appels longue distance aux appels vidéo vers n'importe où dans le monde.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous sommes passés des diapositives à YouTube, des disques vinyles à la musique en ligne, des lettres manuscrites aux e-mails et à Whats App.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> De l'écoute des matchs en direct à la radio, au visionnage de la télévision en noir et blanc, de la télévision couleur puis de la télévision 3DHD.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous sommes allés au magasin vidéo et maintenant nous</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> regarder Netflix.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous avons connu les premiers ordinateurs, les cartes perforées, les disquettes et maintenant nous avons des gigaoctets et des mégaoctets sur nos smartphones.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous avons porté des shorts tout au long de notre enfance, puis des pantalons longs, des Oxford, des pantalons évasés, des costumes et des jeans bleus.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous avons évité la paralysie infantile, la méningite, la polio, la tuberculose, la paralysie, la grippe porcine et maintenant le COVID-19.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous avons roulé en patins,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> tricycles, vélos,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> cyclomoteurs, essence ou</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> voitures diesel et maintenant</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> nous conduisons des hybrides ou</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> voiture électrique.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Oui, nous avons traversé beaucoup de choses, mais quelle belle vie nous avons eu !</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Ils pourraient nous décrire comme des « xennials », des gens nés dans le monde des années cinquante, qui ont eu une enfance analogique et un âge adulte numérique.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Nous avons en quelque sorte « tout-vu » !</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Notre génération a littéralement vécu et été témoin de plus que toute autre génération dans toutes les dimensions de la vie.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> C'est notre génération qui s'est littéralement adaptée au « CHANGEMENT ».</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Un grand applaudissement 👏 à tous les membres survivants d'une génération très particulière, qui sera UNIQUE !</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Que Dieu nous bénisse tous pour cette vie merveilleuse. Nous bénissons Dieu toutes nos âmes...</span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-36310614897986539272024-03-07T00:15:00.000-08:002024-03-07T00:19:32.438-08:00独一无二的“老人”<p> <span style="font-size: large;">他们称我们为“老人”</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们出生在 1940-50-60 年代。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们在 50-60-70 年代长大:</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们在 60-70-80 年代学习。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们在 70、80、90 年代约会。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们在 70、80、90 年代结婚并发现了世界。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们冒险进入80-90年代。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们在2000年代稳定下来。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 2010 年代我们变得更加明智。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们将坚定地走过 2020 年并超越 2020 年。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 原来我们已经经历了八个不同的十年......</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 两个不同的</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 几个世纪...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 两个不同的</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 千年...</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们已经从通过接线员拨打长途电话转为与世界任何地方进行视频通话。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们已经从幻灯片到 YouTube,从黑胶唱片到在线音乐,从手写信件到电子邮件和 Whats App。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 从收听广播中的现场比赛,到观看黑白电视、彩色电视,再到 3DHD 电视。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们去了音像店,现在我们</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 观看Netflix。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们了解了第一台计算机、打孔卡、软盘,现在我们的智能手机上有千兆字节和兆字节。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们整个童年都穿短裤,然后是长裤、牛津鞋、喇叭裤、软壳套装和蓝色牛仔裤。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们避开了小儿麻痹症、脑膜炎、脊髓灰质炎、肺结核、瘫痪、猪流感,现在又避开了新冠肺炎 (COVID-19)。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们骑着溜冰鞋,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 三轮车、自行车、</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 轻便摩托车、汽油或</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 柴油车和现在</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们驾驶混合动力车或</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 电动车。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 是的,我们经历了很多,但我们的生活多么美好!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 他们可以将我们描述为“xennials”,即出生在五十年代世界的人,他们拥有模拟童年和数字成年期。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们有点“看到了一切”!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们这一代人在生活的各个方面都比任何其他人经历和见证了更多。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 我们这一代人已经真正适应了“变化”。</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 向所有幸存的非常特殊的一代的成员致以热烈的掌声👏,这将是独一无二的!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 愿上帝保佑我们所有人过上美好的生活。 我们全心全意地赞美上帝......</span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-81756114619023704822024-03-06T23:38:00.000-08:002024-03-07T00:16:51.886-08:00The Unique " ELDERLY " <p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>They call us "The Elderly" </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We were born in the 1940-50-60's. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We grew up in the 50-60-70's:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We studied in the 60-70-80's.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We were dating in the 70-80-90's.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We got married and discovered the world in the 70-80-90's.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We venture into the 80-90's.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We stabilize in the 2000's.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We got wiser in the 2010's.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And we are going firmly through and beyond 2020.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Turns out we've lived through EIGHT different decades...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">TWO different </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">centuries...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">TWO different</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">millennia...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We have gone from the telephone with an operator for long-distance calls to video calls</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to anywhere in the world. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We have gone from slides to YouTube, from vinyl records to online music, from handwritten letters to email and Whats App.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">From listening live matches on the radio, to watching black and white TV, colour TV and then to 3DHD TV.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We went to the Video store and now we </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">watch Netflix.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We got to know the first computers, punch cards, floppy disks and now we have gigabytes and megabytes on our smartphones.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> We wore shorts throughout our childhood and then long trousers, Oxfords, flares, shell suits & blue jeans.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> We dodged infantile paralysis, meningitis, polio, tuberculosis, </span><span style="font-size: large;">paralysis, swine flu and now COVID-19. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We rode skates,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">tricycles, bicycles, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">mopeds, petrol or </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">diesel cars and now </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">we drive hybrids or</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> electric cars. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Yes, we've been </span><span>through alot but what a great life we've had! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>They could describe us as "xennials," people who were born in that world of the fifties, </span><span>who had an analog childhood and a digital adulthood. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We've kind of "Seen-It-All"! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Our generation has literally lived through and witnessed more than any other in every dimension of life.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is our generation that has literally adapted to "CHANGE."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>A big round of applause 👏 to all the surviving </span><span>members of a very special generation, which will be UNIQUE!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">God Bless us All For this wonderful Life. We Bless God All Our Souls ... </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-68541748434079540202024-03-04T21:48:00.000-08:002024-03-04T22:30:11.880-08:00Tell the world why sending money abroad is important to you. How are hidden fees impacting you and your family?<p><span style="font-size: large;">Most people are unaware of what they actually pay to send, spend, or receive money internationally. That’s because providers mislead consumers on exchange rates. They often say they have low, or even no fees, but they might hide extra fees in a marked-up exchange rate.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Please share your story by answering the following questions:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What is your name?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Where are you from? Where are you living now?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Why are remittances important for you?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">How much does your family rely on remittances back home?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do you find pricing confusing when sending money abroad? Does it make it hard to shop around for different providers?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Are you aware of additional fees hidden in exchange rate mark-ups?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If so, how are hidden fees impacting you and your family?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Remittances provide vital support to approximately 1 billion people globally, contributing to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 10c of reducing remittance costs to 3% by 2030. We're urging governments to promote transparent pricing in cross-border payments to achieve this goal. People like you deserve to know the total cost of sending money abroad and make informed decisions. Learn more about the state of transparency around the world.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Join us to fight against hidden fees and help convince the government to eliminate them. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There should be nothing to hide</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sending money abroad is a big deal for many people living international lives. You might be supporting your family, planning your next adventure, or expanding your business. But did you know that most people are unaware of what they actually pay to send, spend, or receive money internationally?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That’s because international money transfer providers often mislead people on the fees they charge. They may say they have low, or even no fees, but they hide extra fees in a marked-up exchange rate. In fact, there's only one that you ever need to care about: the mid-market rate, like the one you see on Google.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">hidden fees</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>£187 billion! That’s how much people and businesses lost to hidden fees in a single year.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Remittances are vital for millions of people worldwide. But today, it’s still expensive to send money cross-border, with the global average at 6.3%. The international community wants to fix this. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10c aims to bring down these costs to less than 3% on average by 2030.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We urge governments to promote transparent pricing in cross-border payments to achieve this goal. People like you deserve to know the total cost of sending money abroad and make informed decisions. Our campaign, "Nothing To Hide," seeks to make hidden fees illegal, ensuring full transparency for consumers everywhere. Join us to fight against hidden fees and make a difference!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[state of transparency]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The state of price transparency </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">How much are people losing to hidden cost ? 🤔 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● European Union 🇪🇺 (EU) lost €12.5 billion</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Canada 🇨🇦 lost $13 billion</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● USA 🇺🇸 lost $8.7 billion </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● UK 🇬🇧 lost £5.6 billion </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● Australia 🇦🇺 lost $3.1 billion </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>In the European Union, €12.5 billion is lost to hidden exchange rate mark-ups.</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The good news is that the second Payment Services Directive (PSD2), designed by the EU, prohibits financial service providers to use non-transparent pricing methods for international payments. The bad news is that these rules are badly enforced and loopholes in the law enable providers to add extra costs hidden in exchange rate mark-ups. Unfortunately, the rules only apply to transfers within the EU.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●<b>In the United Kingdom, £5.6 billion is lost to hidden exchange rate mark-ups.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A law called the Cross Border Payments Regulation, which was adopted by the UK, requires banks and transfer providers to disclose the total cost of international money transfers - including those hidden in exchange rate mark-ups. Sadly, like in the EU these rules are also badly enforced and only apply to transfers from GBP to EUR. Remittance price transparency should be extended to include all money transfers from the UK and EU to any other currency in the world.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●<b>In Australia, $3.1 billion is lost to hidden exchange rate mark-ups.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has issued guidance that requires international money transfer providers to disclose upfront the amount a recipient will receive. However, the existing rules are too loose, as providers are not required to disclose that they are hiding extra fees in a marked-up exchange rate.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●<b>In the United States, $8.7 billion is lost to hidden exchange rate mark-ups.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Currently, there’s no rules banning hidden fees in the exchange rate, but the consumer watchdog, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to make it easier for people to understand the fees charged by international money transfer providers when sending money abroad. The CFPB is considering taking action to improve how fees and exchange rate mark-ups are displayed. This idea has gained support from US Senators, consumer and immigration groups, and an industry trade association. The goal is to provide clearer information to people, helping them make better decisions when sending money abroad.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●<b>In Canada, $13 billion is lost to hidden exchange rate mark-ups.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At the moment there's no rules banning hidden fees in the exchange rate, but the Canadian government has previously made a commitment to lowering the costs associated with transferring money from Canada to other countries. Following in the footsteps of the US, the 2023 budget plan outlines new steps to put money in the pockets of people who need it the most, cracking down on junk fees, except in hidden exchange rate mark-ups. Any plan to end junk fees should include cracking down on hidden fees when Candians send money abroad.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The solution: a global standard for remittances</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Governments can make simple changes to improve remittance price transparency and reduce costs. If providers use a benchmark exchange rate provided by a trusted source and subtract fees from the amount being sent, it would enable fair price comparisons and eliminate hidden fees. Consumers would be able to compare send amounts, fees, and receive amounts easily. If all banks and providers adopt these practices, the market would become transparent with consistent pricing. It is important for the international community to support these changes, as they would benefit consumers and help achieve the goal of reducing remittance costs to 3% by 2030.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">[global standard]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Transparency is at the core of our mission</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At Wise, we believe in making finance fairer and ending hidden fees. Unlike banks and other providers, we tell you exactly the cost of your payments—no hidden fees, no unpleasant surprises—and offer fair, mid-market exchange rates for converting your money. Whether you're sending money to support your family, planning an exciting adventure, or growing your business, choose Wise. We prioritise transparency and have nothing to hide.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">move-and-manage</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sources used:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●£187 billion lost to hidden fees - First financial results as a public company </span></p><p><a href="https://wise.com/gb/blog/first-results-public-company" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">(</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">here)</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●AU¹, EU², CA³, US⁴, and UK⁵ - Hidden fees research conducted by Wise between August 2017 to March 2023 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">AU (<a href="https://wise.com/au/blog/aussies-unite-to-ban-fake-rates" target="_blank">here</a> ¹</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">) , </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">EU (<a href="https://wise.com/gb/blog/europes-hidden-bank-fees-scandal" target="_blank">here</a> ²) , </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">CA (<a href="https://wise.com/ca/blog/fee-transparency-canada" target="_blank">here</a> ³) , </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">US (<a href="https://wise.com/us/blog/stop-the-exchange-rate-ripoff-report" target="_blank">here</a> ⁴) , </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">UK (<a href="https://wise.com/gb/blog/the-state-of-transparency-in-the-uk" target="_blank">here</a> ⁵) .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●The World Bank - Global average cost increased from Q2 2022 to Q3 2022 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Read overview below)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●2023 Remittance Report - Can G20 sending countries achieve the UN goal of 3% costs by 2030? <a href="https://wise.com/community/remittancereport2023" target="_blank">(here)</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(Sources last checked on date: 26-May-2023)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><u>2023 Remittance Report</u></b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Overview</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Remittance Prices Worldwide (RPW) monitors remittance prices across all geographic regio.world. Launched in September 2008, RPW monitors the cost incurred by remitters when sending moneyalong major remittance corridors. RPW is used as a reference for measuring progress towards globalcost reduction objectives, including the G20 commitmentreduce the global average to 5 percent,which is being pursued in partnership with governments, service providers, and other stakeholders.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since Q2 2016, RPW covers 48 remittance sending countries and 105 receiving countries, for a total of367 country corridors worldwide. RPW tracks the cost of sending remittances for four main RSP types:Banks, MTOs, Mobile Operators, and Post Offices. MTOs include both traditional providers andinnovative/fintech players. On average, 16.3 services per corridortracked.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This Report uses data from RPW's most recent release to analyze the global, regional, and countryspecific trends in the average cost of migrant remittances.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">FXC Intelligence provides the underlying data used in the RPW.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Key findings</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Global Average Cost increased from 6.01 percentQ2 2022 to 6.30 percent in Q3 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">. The International MTO Index experienced a decrease over the quarter to 5.93 percent in Q3 2022,from 6.17 percent in Q2 2022. It is the first time this figure is belovGlobal Average.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Global Weighted Average Cost decreased to 4.68 percent in Q3 2022 from 4.80% in Q2 2022.ThelobalSmaRT Average Cost for Q3 2022 was recorded at 3.14 percent. This is a 0.21 </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">percentage point decrease from its Q2 2022 level of 3.35%.The Digital Remittances Index increased from 4.80 in Q2 2022 to 5.21 percent in Q3 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Digital-only MTO Index experienced an increase to 4.38 percent in Q3 2022 from 3.84 percentin Q2 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">South Asia remains the lowest cost receiving region, withaverage cost of 4.94 percent. SubSaharan Africa remainsmost expensive region to send money to, recorded at 8.46 percent totalaverage cost in Q3 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Banks remain the most expensive typeservice provider, with an average cost of 11.69 percent.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The proportion of corridors with average costs of less than 5 percent has increased considerablysince Q1 2009 (from 17 percent to 42 percent in Q3 2022).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In Q3 2022, mobile money remains the least co instrument to originate remittances and wasthe least cost instrument to receive remittance</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://wise.com/gb/blog/first-results-public-company">https://wise.com/gb/blog/first-results-public-company</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You know Wise</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://wise.com/gb/blog/the-state-of-transparency">https://wise.com/gb/blog/the-state-of-transparency</a></span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-6288682677084698612024-03-04T20:05:00.000-08:002024-03-04T21:45:05.601-08:00Vacations Around TOUR TODAY, TRAVEL TOMORROW<p><span style="font-size: large;">Part of the thrill of traveling is seeing new places. Maybe you’ve seen a picture of a snow-capped mountain or white, sandy beaches and thought, “I have to go there.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We offer travelers the chance to own their vacation, year after year, and explore places they've never visited before or return to their favorite destinations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Welcome to the Marriott Vacation Clubs where you can choose more. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">More space in our villas to spread out and relax. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">More experience to entertain you at our premium resorts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">More destinations to get away to with your family and friends , </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">and more vacations to love with three distinct three brands ,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●MARRIOTT VACATION CLUB</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">■ SHERATON VACATION CLUB </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">◆ WESTIN VACATION CLUB </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Live more of the moments that really matter. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">THE MARRIOTT VACATION CLUBS (trademark)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">♧ BE TOGETHER</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">♤ BE INSPIRED</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">♡ BE RENEWED </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Premium timeshare resorts are just the beginning.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Explore More : </span><span style="font-size: large;">ALWAYS A NEW ADVENTURE</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Club Points unlock seemingly endless vacations. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Redefine your travel lens with thousands of cruises, immersive guided tours and vacation adventures, all through Abound by Marriott Vacations™.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">MORE TO EXPLORE </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">CRUISES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A fulfilling vacation life extends to the sea. With Club Points, you can wake up to water views as you visit domestic and exotic ports aboard the world’s most celebrated cruise lines.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">□ GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA, EGYPT</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">GUIDED TOURS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Forge a deeper connection with your destination. Global adventures meet locally curated itineraries, from an Egyptian tour of one of the largest pyramids in the world to an excursion through Italy’s Tuscan countryside.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">♧ THE RITZ-CARLTON ARUBA | PALM BEACH, ARUBA</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">HOTELS & LUXURY RESIDENCES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Mark a special occasion with an extraordinary vacation. At hotels and luxury residences such as The Ritz-Carlton® and St. Regis®, you can savor the finest cuisine, discover coveted locales, and rekindle romance in cities across the globe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">AND SO MUCH MORE</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1. SPECIALTY PACKAGES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Select from unforgettable travel experiences, including hands-on golf instruction and premier entertainment and sporting events.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2. CULINARY EXPERIENCES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">From a decadent class with a master chocolatier to an immersive truffle-and-wine cooking experience, Club Points are your gateway to local flavor.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3. VACATION HOMES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A destination wedding. A family reunion. A gathering with friends. Eligible Owners can host a grand getaway at distinctive vacation homes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">4. AIRLINE MILES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Exchange Club Points to fly with some of the world’s major airlines.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">5. CAR RENTALS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Exchange Club Points for e-certificates toward car rentals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. TRAVEL INSURANCE</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Plan for the unexpected with coverage for flight and baggage delays, car rental issues, medical emergencies, and more.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">YOUR GATEWAY TO GLOBAL TRAVEL</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Expand your vacation horizons through Interval International®. Choose from hundreds of affiliated villa resorts along the coast, amid the mountains, and the spaces in between.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">EXCHANGE FOR OTHER VACATION RESORTS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Use your ownership to access hundreds of high-quality vacation resorts in dozens of countries through our external exchange partner, Interval International®. Explore the natural beauty in Cape Town, South Africa. Marvel at Venezuela's Andes Mountains. Or embark on a life-fulfilling adventure on the Fiji Islands. Find the vacation you desire with Interval’s unique flexibility to Exchange First or Request First.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● PARIS, France 🇫🇷 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● PHUKET, Thailand 🇹🇭 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● VENICE, Italy 🇮🇹 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● RED ROCK CANYON, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA 🇺🇸 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● PLAZA DE EŠAPAŇA, SEVILLE, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">SPAIN 🇪🇸 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● SANTORINI, GREECE 🇬🇷 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● CORNER GLACIER , SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">● More </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">□ DISTINCTIVE STAYS AT HOTELS WORLDWIDE</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Choose from 8,000+ hotels around the globe and broaden your travel experiences. Owners can convert to Marriott Bonvoy® points and access an extraordinary collection of 30 hotel brands.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">◇ TRAVEL THE GLOBE</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can convert Club Points to Marriott Bonvoy® points and access 8,000+ world-renowned hotels from 30 extraordinary brands. As an Owner, you also enjoy Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite status for as long as you own. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●WEST MALDIVES; FESDU ISLAND, NORTH ARI ATOLL, MALDIVES 🇲🇻 </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>●</span><span>LE WESTIN RESORT & SPA, TREMBLANT, </span><span>QUEBEC, CANADA 🇨🇦 </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>●HOTEL DANIELI, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, </span><span>VENICE, ITALY 🇮🇹 </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●LE MÉRIDIEN BORA BORA</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNEŞIA </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>●</span><span>JW MARRIOTT ESSEX HOUSE </span><span>NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA 🇺🇸 </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>●VANA BELLE, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT, </span><span>KOH SAMUI, THAILAND 🇹🇭 </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●ALOFT ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA 🇺🇸</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">□EXPAND YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCES</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">With your ownership, you can access hundreds of additional high-quality vacation resorts in dozens of countries through timeshare exchange with Interval International®</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">REQUEST TIMESHARE INFORMATION</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">YOUR VACATION STARTS HERE</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Select the option that best describes the reason for your visit:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'd like to learn more about timeshare ownership.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm an existing Owner who needs Owner Services assistance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm an existing Owner who is interested in adding to my vacation portfolio.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">YES! I want to receive promotional materials and information with The Marriott Vacation Clubs™ timeshare by mail, email, phone and/or text (at the number provided with this consent), regardless of any prior preference to the contrary. Texts and calls may be sent via automated technology, and consent to receive them is not required to make a purchase. Messaging and data charges may apply.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">OR SPEAK WITH A VACATION SPECIALIST NOW</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">To schedule a virtual tour and create a customized vacation plan.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Call 888-204-0407</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hours:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Monday - Friday</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">ALREADY AN OWNER?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can now choose from more brands and more destinations around the globe, all with Abound by Marriott Vacations™. For more information, log in to your respective Owner website. Or call us for a personalized portfolio review.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">TOUR TODAY, TRAVEL TOMORROW WITH MARRIOTT BONVOY POINTS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Share your favorite destinations, most memorable experiences, and future travel wishes with one of our Vacation Specialists, and you’ll receive:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Up to 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy® Points on us</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> A personalized vacation plan and virtual sales presentation</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> An overview to help determine if our timeshare ownership program is right for you</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A DESTINATION FOR UNLIMITED VACATION</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As a Vacation Club owner you can expect more vacations, space, and flexibility — all backed by the power of a global brand. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Start living your bucket list today.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Details of Participation</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Contact us to schedule a virtual sales presentation, receive timeshare information and explore ownership.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A Vacation Specialist will meet with you virtually to create a customized vacation plan.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Become an Owner and start experiencing all the benefits of ownership with The Marriott Vacation Clubs.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Vacation Life</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Marriott Vacation Club</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sheraton Vacation Club</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Westin Vacation Club</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Marriott Vacations Worldwide</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WE'RE HERE FOR YOU</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">888-204-0407</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hours:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Monday through Friday</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Club Points for Marriott Vacation Club Destinations® Owners are replenished each year on the Owner's anniversary date. Enrolled Owners in Abound by Marriott Vacations™ and Vistana Signature Network® members must elect to receive Club Points each year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover featured timeshare resorts you’ll want to add to your vacation bucket list.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 探索您想要添加到度假愿望清单中的特色分时度假胜地。<i>Tànsuǒ nín xiǎng yào tiānjiā dào dùjià yuànwàng qīngdān zhōng de tèsè fēn shí duó jià shèngdì.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Explore the world in a whole new way from the comfort of a Vacations resort, offering spacious studio and suite-style accommodations accented by all the comforts of home. You’ll find Vacations locations in sought-after destinations ranging from sun-splashed beaches to snowy mountaintops and nearly every landscape in between, making it easy to make your dream vacation a reality. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">从舒适的度假胜地以全新的方式探索世界,这里提供宽敞的单间公寓和套房风格的住宿,并具有居家般的舒适感。 您会在备受追捧的目的地找到度假地点,从阳光普照的海滩到白雪皑皑的山顶,以及其间的几乎每一个景观,让您轻松实现梦想假期。<i>Cóng shūshì de dùjià shèngdì yǐ quánxīn de fāngshì tànsuǒ shìjiè, zhèlǐ tígōng kuānchǎng de dānjiān gōngyù hé tàofáng fēnggé de zhùsù, bìng jùyǒu jūjiā bān de shūshì gǎn. Nín huì zài bèi shòu zhuīpěng de mùdì de zhǎodào dùjià dìdiǎn, cóng yángguāng pǔzhào dì hǎitān dào báixuě ái'ái de shāndǐng, yǐjí qíjiān de jīhū měi yīgè jǐngguān, ràng nín qīngsōng shíxiàn mèngxiǎng jiàqī. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHERE TO GO</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6 Must-See Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List Today</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Adventures await you, no matter your travel style.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">去哪儿</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 立即添加到您的旅行愿望清单中的 6 个必看景点</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> 无论您的旅行方式如何,冒险等待着您。</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Qù nǎ'er</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>lìjí tiānjiā dào nín de lǚxíng yuànwàng qīngdān zhōng de 6 gè bì kàn jǐngdiǎn</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>wúlùn nín de lǚxíng fāngshì rúhé, màoxiǎn děngdàizhuó nín</i>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cruise</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHERE TO GO</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6 Must-See Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List Today</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Adventures await you, no matter your travel style.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A woman in an infinity pool overlooks a beach at La Pacifica Los Cabos, Mexico</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Part of the thrill of traveling is seeing new places. Maybe you’ve seen a picture of a snow-capped mountain or white, sandy beaches and thought, “I have to go there.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Whether you’re a hiker, beach-goer or spa enthusiast, there are hot spots around the world that appeal to all types of travelers. As your lifestyle changes, your travel bucket list may change, too.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Whatever experience you’re craving, here are six travel destinations to inspire your next dream vacation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A forest and lake at Lake Tahoe, California </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1. Lake Tahoe, California</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Lake Tahoe is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination, with plenty to do all four seasons. Plus, every traveler will enjoy views of the picturesque lake and family-friendly activities. If you’re looking for a day trip, cross the border into Virginia City, Nevada, for an Old West experience in a real-life cowboy town.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay: Make plans to book at Lake Tahoe Resort</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2. Sesoko, Japan</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">History buffs, beach-goers, city slickers and mountaineers all have unforgettable opportunities in Japan. From big cities to the countryside, Japan is steeped in tradition and natural wonders. Sesoko is a tranquil island just off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, where you can enjoy beaches, aquariums or a walk through scenic, tree-covered paths.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay: Escape to an island paradise at The Beach Resort Sesoko.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A view of the city of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, a Dutch colony in the Caribbean, from the beach </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">3. Sint Maarten</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Nestled in the Caribbean, Sint Maarten is a tropical getaway with European flair. The island is split between France and the Netherlands, contributing to its Old World feel. However, with plenty of beaches, eateries and outdoor adventures, Sint Maarten has a unique feel that will attract sun-bathers and thrill-seekers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay: Keep an eye out for Vacations’ newest property in Sint Maarten, coming soon through HGV Max. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">4. Los Cabos, Mexico</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Los Cabos is a must-see travel destination beloved by those who visit. Why? Stay close to the Baja Peninsula’s sights, including its mountains, beaches and deserts. Then immerse yourself in the luxurious beach resort experience without missing the peninsula's inland wonders.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay: Find your perfect</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Vacations destination in Mexico at La Pacifica Los Cabos, a vacation Club.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A vineyard at sunrise in Pisa, Italy, the heart of Tuscany </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">5. Italy</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Italy combines tranquility with history. Stroll through the rolling Tuscan countryside or picturesque cities of Florence and Pisa. When you’re not indulging in wine and pasta, relax on famed Italian beaches or exclusive golf courses. There’s plenty to do in the heart of Tuscany.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay: Check in to Borgo alle Vigne, a </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vacations Club, a resort located in Pisa, Italy. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">6. Scotland</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Scotland is more than kilts and bagpipes. The landscape is rural and charming, making for gorgeous hikes and full immersion into Scottish culture. From large woodland estates to quaint villages and rolling farmlands, discover all of Scotland’s romantic charm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay: Discover </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vacations accommodations in Scotland — ranging from private country estate to acreage in Cairngorm National Park.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Read “The Ultimate Urban Travel Bucket List” for more incredible international destinations to explore.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Vacationeer Vacations storytellers whose goal is to inspire travelers to go further. We're always on the lookout for new destinations to explore, useful travel tips, and unique ideas to help you plan the most memorable vacations possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●6 Luxurious Spas To Help You Slow Down And Relax On Your Next </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vacations Getaway</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHERE TO GO</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●Your Guide To Vacations' New York City Timeshares</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">EXPERT ADVICE</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">●Looking For Healthy Vacation Ideas? 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THE COMPLETE OFFERING TERMS ARE IN AN OFFERING PLAN AVAILABLE FROM THE DEVELOPER. Prices range from $7,800 - $758,990 for deeded interest; U.S. and Hawaii Collections range from $3.38 to $6.50 per point with a minimum purchase of 4,000 points; Embarc Collection ranges from $3.38 USD / $4.53 CAD to 5.70 USD / 7.64 CAD per point, depending on place of residency, and a minimum purchase of 6000 points for first time purchasers required. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you’re looking to retire in Malaysia from Singapore, you should now have all the essential info you need to kickstart your retirement visa application. There’s a lot of paperwork and patience required for the MM2H scheme, but it could be worth it for 10+ blissful years of retirement in beautiful Malaysia. Good luck!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465476012373947584.post-11186030324028078222024-03-02T18:12:00.000-08:002024-03-02T18:15:10.183-08:00Get to Know Jesus Christ<p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Get to Know Jesus Christ, the Central Figure in Christianity</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus Christ</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus Christ (circa 4 BC - AD 33) is the central figure and founder of Christianity. His life, message, and ministry are chronicled in the four Gospels of the New Testament.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Who Is Jesus Christ?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Also Known as: Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, the Anointed One, or the Messiah of Israel. He is Immanuel (of Emmanuel from the Greek), meaning “God with us.” He is the Son of God, the Son of Man, and Savior of the World.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Known for: Jesus was a first-century Jewish carpenter from Nazareth in Galilee. He became a master teacher who performed many miracles of healing and deliverance. He called 12 Jewish men to follow him, working closely with them to train and prepare them to carry on the ministry. According to the Bible, Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God, fully human and fully divine, Creator and Savior of the World, and the founder of Christianity. He died on a Roman cross to give his life as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world to accomplish human redemption.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Bible References: Jesus is mentioned more than 1,200 times in the New Testament. His life, message, and ministry are recorded in the four Gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Occupation: Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph, was a carpenter, or skilled craftsman by trade. Most likely, Jesus worked alongside his father Joseph as a carpenter. In the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 3, Jesus is referred to as a carpenter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hometown: Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem of Judea and grew up in Nazareth in Galilee.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The name Jesus is derived from the Hebrew-Aramaic word Yeshua, meaning “Yahweh [the Lord] is salvation.” The name Christ is actually a title for Jesus. It comes from the Greek word “Christos,” meaning “the Anointed One,” or “Messiah” in Hebrew.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus Christ was crucified in Jerusalem by order of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, for claiming to be the King of the Jews. He resurrected three days after his death, appeared to his disciples, and then ascended into heaven.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">His life and death provided the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world. The Bible teaches that humankind was separated from God through Adam's sin but was reconciled back to God through Jesus Christ's sacrifice.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In the future, Jesus Christ will return to earth to claim his Bride, the church. At his Second Coming, Christ will judge the world and establish his eternal kingdom, thus fulfilling messianic prophecy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Accomplishments of Jesus Christ</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus Christ's accomplishments are too numerous to list. Scripture teaches that he was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life. He turned water into wine, healed many sick, blind, and lame people. He forgave sins, he multiplied fish and loaves of bread to feed thousands on more than one occasion, he delivered the demon-possessed, he walked on water, he calmed the stormy sea, he raised children and adults from death to life. Jesus Christ proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Peter Walks on Water</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Peter Walks on Water, 1806.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Art Images / Getty Images</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">He laid down his life and was crucified. He descended into hell and took the keys of death and hell. He resurrected from the dead. Jesus Christ paid for the sins of the world and purchased the pardon of men. He restored man's fellowship with God, opening the way to eternal life. These are just a few of his extraordinary accomplishments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Although difficult to understand, the Bible teaches and Christians believe that Jesus is God incarnate, or Immanuel, "God with us." Jesus Christ has always existed and has always been God (John 8:58 and 10:30). For more information about Christ's divinity, visit this study of the doctrine of the Godhead, <a href="https://www.propheticrevelation.net/logosfwd.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Scripture reveals that Jesus Christ was not only fully God, but fully man. He became a human being so that he could identify with our weaknesses and struggles, and most importantly so that he could give his life to pay the penalty for the sins of all humankind (John 1:1,14; Hebrews 2:17; Philippians 2:5-11).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Life Lessons</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Once again, the lessons from Jesus Christ's life are far too numerous to list. Love for mankind, sacrifice, humility, purity, servanthood, obedience, and devotion to God are some of the most important lessons that his life exemplified.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Family Tree</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Heavenly Father - God the Father</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Earthly Father - Joseph</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Mother - Mary</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Brothers - James, Joseph, Judas and Simon (Mark 3:31 and 6:3; Matthew 12:46 and 13:55; Luke 8:19)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sisters - Not named but mentioned in Matthew 13:55-56 and Mark 6:3.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Genealogy of Jesus: Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-37.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Key Bible Verses</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Isaiah 9:6–7</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">John 14:6</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">1 Timothy 2:5</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. </span></p>Its MEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711247312633445776noreply@blogger.com0