我們都是時間旅人
"We're all time travelers carrying together into the future. But let's work together to make the future a place we want to visit."
霍金 2015 年在世界經濟論壇的演說，在他過世後被製成音樂，發射往距離我們最近的黑洞，約 3500 年後會抵達。
不知道屆時它會從黑洞通往哪個時空。

เปิดตัว Nissan Z Proto รถสปอร์ตโฉมใหม่ ขุมพลัง V6 ทวินเทอร์โบ เกียร์ธรรมดา 6 สปีด (ยังไม่ประกาศราคา) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiVCyn4QbMI

#EZTALK #你不知道的美國大小事
#2020美國總統大選 #Biden #VirtualConvention

🇺🇸The Democratic National Convention
📢2020美國民主黨全國代表大會「虛擬」揭幕

2020年美國總統大選倒數⏱民主黨全國代表大會上，來看看各個演說人，包括前第一夫人米雪兒歐巴馬，說了些什麼吧🤔
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看單字前，讓 Libby 編考考大家
👉一樣都是指「疾病流行的」，epidemic 跟 pandemic 有什麼不同呢 👀
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1⃣ kick off 「（活動）開始、拉開序幕」：足球用語，指球賽開賽，在文中延伸為「（活動）拉開序幕」。名詞為 kickoff。
2⃣ delegate「代表」：文中指的是民主黨代表，美國總統選舉初選時，民主黨有些黨代表可以根據自己意願投票，無需理會初選時的選民意願。
3⃣ nominate「提名」：當動詞。名詞「提名」為nomination，名詞「提名人」為nominee。
4⃣ cast one’s vote「投下選票」
5⃣ beam「發射電波，播送」：beam當名詞有「光束」之意，這裡作為動詞，有「播送」的意思。
6⃣ epidemic「（疾病）局部流行的」
7⃣ fan「煽動」：這裡當動詞，有「煽動、激起」之意。
8⃣ pandemic「（疾病）大規模流行的」
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On Monday, August 17, the Democratic National Convention kicked off at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the next few days, prominent Democrats will give speeches on why voters should vote President Trump out of office and give the Democratic Party another chance to govern. And then the delegates will gather to nominate former senator and vice president Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidates for president and vice president in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
八月17日星期一，美國民主黨代表大會在威斯康辛州密爾瓦基揭開序幕。接下來幾天，許多民主黨大老將發表演說，力勸選民用選票將川普踢出白宮，給民主黨重返執政的機會。接著黨代表將聚集在一起，提名資深參議員及前美國副總統喬拜登以及參議員賀錦麗，作為參選 2020 年美國總統大選的總統與副總統候選人。

But perhaps “gather” isn’t the right word. The delegates will be casting their votes from home, and all the speeches—some live, some pre-recorded—will be beamed to a screen in the convention center, where there will be no audience to laugh, cheer, clap or boo. Yes, because of the coronavirus epidemic, for the first time ever this year’s Democratic Convention is a virtual convention.
不過，用「聚集」這個字可能不太對。黨代表會在各自家中投票，而且所有的演說（有的是直播，有的是預錄）會在代表大會中心轉播，那裡將不會有觀眾大笑、歡呼、鼓掌或給噓聲。沒錯，因為新冠病毒疫情的關係，今年的民主黨代表大會首次以虛擬方式進行。

The first night of the convention, hosted by Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria, featured speeches by New York governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, and former first lady Michelle Obama. What did they have to say? Here are a few quotes:
大會第一天晚上由〈慾望師奶〉演員伊娃隆格莉亞主持，當天演講者包括紐約州州長安德魯庫莫，參議員及前美國總統候選人伯尼桑德斯、以及前第一夫人米雪兒歐巴馬。他們當天說了什麼呢？以下是他們說的一些話：

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“Our collective strength is exercised through government. It is, in effect, our immune system. And our current federal government is dysfunctional and incompetent.” —Andrew Cuomo
「我們的集體力量會透過政府得以運作，就像我們的免疫系統一樣。目前的聯邦政府功能失調又無能。」 ──安德魯庫莫

“Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Trump golfs. His actions fanned this pandemic, resulting in over 170,000 deaths and a nation still unprepared to protect its people.” —Bernie Sanders
「羅馬大火時皇帝尼祿邊看邊彈琴。川普則是打高爾夫。他的舉動煽動了這場大疫情，造成超過17萬人死亡，而舉國上下仍然沒有準備好要保護人民。」 ──伯尼桑德斯

“If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can. And they will if we don’t make a change in this election.” —Michelle Obama
「如果你覺得事情絕不可能再惡化下去，相信我，會的。而如果我們不透過選舉改變這一切，惡化勢必會發生。」 ──米雪兒歐巴馬

Nissan today unveiled the Z Proto, signaling the company's intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car. Shown at a virtual event beamed around the world from the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, the prototype car features a new design inside and out, as well as a V-6 twin turbocharged engine with a manual transmission.

First hinted at in a video named "Nissan A-Z" in May, the Nissan Z Proto pays full respect to 50 years of Z heritage. At the same time, it's a thoroughly modern sports car.

"The Z, as a pure sports car, represents the spirit of Nissan," said Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida. "It's a key model in our Nissan NEXT transformation plan, and it's proof of our ability to do what others don't dare to do, from A to Z. As a Z fan myself, I'm excited to announce that the next Z is coming."

A global community of fans young and old attended today's virtual unveiling. Members of the Z Club in Japan, ZCON participants in Nashville, Tennessee, and enthusiasts in various other markets tuned in for the event.

Exterior: past meets future

Penned and developed by the design team in Japan, the Z Proto boasts a fresh, attractive exterior design with a silhouette that communicates respect for the original model. It sports a bright yellow pearlescent paint – a tribute to a popular paint scheme on both the first generation Z (S30) and the 300ZX (Z32) – and a black roof.

Combining a retro theme with one that also projected futurism was challenging, said Alfonso Albaisa, head of design at Nissan.

The shape of the hood and the canted, teardrop-shaped LED headlights are both unmistakable reminders of the original Z. The rectangular grille's dimensions are similar to the current model with the addition of oval grille fins to offer an updated modern look. The form continues to exude both sportiness and elegance.

The link to the original Z is most striking when viewing the Z Proto from the side. The roofline flows from the nose to the squared-off rear to create a distinctive first-generation Z profile whose rear edge was slightly lower than the front fender height giving the Z its unique posture. The signature transition from the rear quarter glass to the low-slung position of the rear tail adds to the effect.

The rear takes inspiration from the 300ZX (Z32) taillights, reinterpreted for the modern world. Set within a rectangular black section that runs across the rear and wraps around the outer edges, the LED taillights convey a sharp glow.

Lightweight carbon fiber treatments on the side skirts, front lower lip and rear valance ensure nimble performance. 19-inch alloy wheels and dual exhausts complete the Z Proto's striking road presence.

Interior: modern tech with a vintage touch

Designed to fit driver and passenger like a glove, the Z Proto's cabin seamlessly blends modern technology with vintage Z touches.

The interior design team sought advice from professional motorsports legends to give the Z Proto an ideal sports car cabin, both for road and track. This can be seen in the Z's instrumentation. All vital information is found in the 12.3-inch digital meter display and arranged to help the driver grasp it at a glance, such as the redline shift point at the twelve o-clock position.

The new, deep dish steering wheel offers the driver quick access controls without losing its vintage aesthetic.

Yellow accents are found throughout the cabin, including stitching on the instrument panel. The seats feature special yellow accenting and a layered gradation stripe in the center of the seats to create depth.

Sports car joy: an exhilarating, dynamic performer

The original Z was built to bring the joy and excitement of sports car ownership to as many people as possible.

Each new generation had a more powerful engine, although the Z is about more than power increases.

"Z is a balance of power and agility," Tamura continued. "It is a vehicle that creates a connection with the driver not just on the physical level, but emotionally, and responds to the driver's impulses."

Make no mistake though, the Z Proto packs a powerful punch. Under the elongated hood is an enhanced V-6 twin-turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. As a prototype, work is now underway on synchronizing the power with the grace and control that has defined the Z for the past 50 years.

"With the launch this summer of the groundbreaking Ariya EV, we've started a new era of electrification and autonomous driving technology," said Uchida. "With the Z, we're bringing drivers the excitement of a pure sports car. For more than 50 years we have been creating the legend of Z together. I'm glad you're with us for the next exciting chapter. The new Z is on its way."

Z Proto specifications
Engine V-6 twin turbo
Transmission 6-speed manual
Length 4,382 mm
Width 1,850 mm
Height 1,310 mm
Wheel and tire size Front: 255/40R19

In this hotel review, i present : The Sultan Singapore.


The Sultan Hotel is located in the predominantly Malay and Arab district of Kampong Glam, an area which still retains much of its old appeal; there are ornate mosques, dusty antique stores, and decades-old eateries lining its many side streets.


Constructed from 10 historic shops, The Sultan Singapore has attractive period details including arched doorways, wood-beamed ceilings, and latticework screens.


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