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The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, with Skyline Ranch Christmas Trees Farm
In this holiday season, we visited the Skyline Ranch Christmas Trees Farm in La Honda, California, where we we met its wonderful owner Donna. From a fruit orchard to a tree wonderland, this place has been a nature-lovers’ paradise since the 1970s. Besides bringing a festive spirit, their trees play a crucial role in nurturing the environment and spreading the joy of the great outdoors.
In this episode, Donna shares insider tips on finding that perfect tree, taking it home safe and sound, and keeping it merry all season long. She also uncovers the origins of this entire Christmas tree tradition. Grab your saw and we'll catch you at the farm - Hope you snag that dream tree!
The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIC1o8p-tN8
农场的昨日与今天
挑树、砍树、运树要领
有人众里寻他千百树
有人得来毫不费功夫
来农场对视力有益...
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Absolutely Gourd-geous: A Chat with the Owner of Arata's Pumpkin Farm
Hey there, pumpkin lovers! It's that wonderful time of the year when pumpkins become the unofficial dress code at grocery stores. But if you're up for real pumpkin parties, check out the pumpkin patches in Half Moon Bay if you're visiting the Bay Area. These farmers have been growing pumpkins for almost a century. Are they all set for the busiest time of the year?
Join us on a journey to the heart of pumpkin festivities as we explore Arata's Pumpkin Farm, the oldest pumpkin farm in the area. We sat down with the farm's owner Chris Gounalakis to uncover * What makes Half Moon Bay the “Pumpkin Capital of the West Coast”? * Why do people flock to Arata's Pumpkin Farm? * What's the owner's favorite pumpkin variety and recipe? * What happens to all the unsold pumpkins? * What's it like running a pumpkin farm? * What keeps a pumpkin farm thriving for nearly a century?
The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/l2Ig-6bwfDA?si=1CRydwXaDvk4GnPm
Music Credits: 1. Taylor Swift - Gorgeous
2. The Play - Piano Version Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios. Link: https://youtu.be/7CD9KzBpSqk?si=l6UoK7gnw0doslql | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0
3. Dive Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Link: https://youtu.be/V4b1AUcCi-s?si=FEUC-GiGOZU16fJ5 | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0
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The Essence of Chongqing Hot pot, All in a Jar, with Hotpot Queen
For ethnic cuisines, navigating the balance between authenticity and adaptation can be tricky. While there’s a strong urge to stay true to the original recipe, compromises have to be made to appeal to the local palate. But Jia, the founder of a Chinese sauce brand called Hotpot Queen, doesn’t want to play it safe and aspires to bring the boldest Sichuan flavors to Americans’ plates — from sandwich to ice cream. Besides the unapologetic spiciness and numbness, her sauce has a secret element that adds a kick — the love and passion passed down through her mom and generations of Chongqing women.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Jia, the founder of Hotpot Queen, whose fiery personality tastes just like her sauces. You’ll hear about: * How do brands get the most out of Natural Products Expo West? * What are the top organic food trends for 2023? * What makes Hotpot Queen different from other hot sauce brands? * Which foods pair surprisingly well with hot sauce?
Music Credits Arimura Taishi - Hot pot quartet
Keep It Spicy! Website: www.hotpotqueen.com Instagram: @hotpotqueen
小宇宙/喜马拉雅/网易云音乐 @斜杠青年研究所／@心心念的 Apple Podcasts/Spotify @Dedicated （搜索“dedicated lulu”更容易找到呦）
The Spice That Throws A Party in Your Mouth, with Yao Zhao
We never get tired of foods that give us a funny feeling. Like mustard that sends a shockwave through our skull. Like carbonated drinks with a playful fizz in every sip. It’s not necessarily the flavor that sets us on fire; it’s the sensation that does the magic. For those in the food industry, creating a sparkling sensory experience would be key to crafting a killer product. This is precisely what inspired Yao to start 50Hertz, a brand featuring the unique taste of Sichuan Pepper. Don’t mistake it for the fiery red chili pepper you typically see in a Sichuan dish; it’s the small round berry that hides in the plate.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Yao Zhao, the founder of 50Hertz Tingly Foods. They explore what makes Sichuan pepper special, how well it has been received in the US market, and how it can make mealtime more exciting.
You’ll hear about: * What was the founder’s ‘aha moment’? * What’s the science behind Sichuan pepper's buzz? * How did Yao get his early customers? * How did Yao get customers to repurchase? * What goes with Sichuan Pepper oil?
Not Your Average Asian Americans, with the Filmmakers of Unconditional
When the thirteen-year-old Zao first saw Margaret Cho’s standup comedy on TV, he was intrigued by her loud and unapologetic persona and wished to see more not-your-average Asians on stage and screen.
Later, Zao became a filmmaker himself and met Joyce, a producer who also aspires to debunk the model minority myth by creating more “irreverent” Asian characters. The two hit it off and went on making a proof-of-concept film to promote the idea. Joyce even brought Margaret on the cast and Zao was thrilled to work with his idol. Though the story is about an Asian American family, Zao and Joyce don’t think it’s ethnicity-based. It intends to address something universal, with the Asian idiosyncrasies being the cherry on the cake. And they’ve been working very hard to turn the short film into a full-length one…
In this episode, Lulu talks with Zao Wang (ins @zaowangfilm) and Joyce Liu-Countryman (ins @joyceliucountryman), the director and producer of the film Unconditional: A Family Guide to Hunting. They share their takes on breaking Asian stereotypes in the media.
You’ll hear about: * What’s their film about? * How to get a famous actress in your film * Why is funding for a film important? * How did Daniels make Everything Everywhere All At Once with Adobe? * Why do we love Everything Everywhere All At Once?
Music Credits: Jonny Easton - Buddy Jonny Easton - Falling
Support Their Film Website: https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/unconditional/ Email: thisunconditionalfilm@gmail.com
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全球最大的视频网站YouTube上有这样一则“洗脑”广告，很多学生党都能将其全文背诵：“Writings not that easy, but Grammarly can help. This sentence is grammatically correct but its wordy and hard to read…”
Next time you proofread your writing, watch out for timidity — anything that sounds vague, indirect or hesitant unless you truly mean it. It's not just the grammar that matters, but the tone. As much of our communications have gone digital across text, emails and shared docs, it’s even more crucial to know how to add sparkle to what we write so that the readers would jump up and implement what we suggest.
This also raises the bar for online writing assistants —besides catching typos, those smart ones can even help tweak the tone of our writing, depending on whether we’d like to sound personable or professional.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Zachary, a perpetual creator / product marketing manager @Grammarly who shares how Grammarly has gone beyond fixing college essays and turned to revamping everyone’s everyday writing. As generative AI like ChatGPT takes the stage, could productivity tools like Grammarly still find their niche?
You’ll hear about:
* How could Grammarly attract two diametrically opposed groups of users?
* What is inbound and outbound marketing?
* How to avoid being a "solution in search of a problem"?
* Why should marketers diversity their digital ad spend?
Music credits:
Sadens - Summer
小宇宙/喜马拉雅/网易云音乐 @斜杠青年研究所／@心心念的
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延伸阅读 1. Instacart对美国辣酱市场的分析：A Hot Take on America’s Favorite Hot Sauces https://www.instacart.com/company/updates/a-hot-take-on-americas-favorite-hot-sauces/ 2. Jia意外走红的小红书笔记 http://xhslink.com/ekYM5m
Could A Cooler Office Win Remote Workers Back, with Cherish Rosas
One of those cool perks at tech companies is their joyful office space. Open floor plans, game rooms, and even a rooftop garden to relax in. It’s not just for fun; it’s about branding, attracting top talents and increasing productivity. Even though the pandemic has receded, these stylish spaces are often half empty since few can resist the comforts of working remotely. Are companies still interested in upgrading their physical offices? Is it still the staple of business? What does it take to attract people back?
In this episode, Lulu talks with Cherish Rosas, a Global Design Manager Lead @LinkedIn who has been elevating workplace experience across many LinkedIn campuses, from New York’s high-rises to Silicon Valley’s sprawling estates. How does her team add regional flavors to different office locations? What’s her visions of post-pandemic workplaces?
You’ll hear about: * How did LinkedIn build its offices? * What cool things do LinkedIn’s offices have? * What is inclusive design and how do we create an inclusive workplace? * As hybrid work becomes the new normal, do companies still think office space is a good investment?
Music credits: Eric Godlow - Lovely
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When Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts comic strips, first learned a museum would be built for him, he wasn’t really up for it. Thankfully, he was later convinced it would be a huge treat for his fans to see his original drawings up close (and it truly is!) At Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center located in Santa Rosa, California, one could either indulge his comics craving, or stop by the cafe table where Schulz had been seated for 4 decades, eating his go-to tuna salad sandwich while conceiving the strip of the day. On the 100th anniversary of Schulz's birth, Lulu talks to Benjamin Clark (Twitter: @BLClark), a curator at Charles M. Schulz Museum / a book writer who authors "Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects". Like Schulz, Benjamin is also a Midwesterner who's got a great sense of art and humor.
You’ll hear about: * How the museum celebrates the centennial * What’s the curator’s favorite object from the collection? * What are some interesting facts about Charles M. Schulz? * Why is the Peanuts gang still poplar after so many years?
Music credits Vince Guaraldi Trio - Charlie Brown Theme Daystar - Our red sunset together
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If there’s one thing that all human beings love, it's probably food. It nourishes our body, mind, and soul. For some, food is about desire, pleasure or taste. For others, it’s a creative outlet, and they even translate this passion into a career. Not necessarily a cook; there are many other niches in the market — food photography, recipe design, food styling and the list goes on. You may not realize it, but their work is everywhere — from the crispy-skinned, well-seasoned chicken wings on your food delivery app, to the medieval banquets or 19th-century dinner parties you see on the silver screen. Besides all the sweet perks, working with food is not always glamorous: it also calls for endurance, patience, and ability to work under pressure.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Marta Fowlie, a LA-based food-focused content producer who builds an online marketplace — Phoode to helps thousands of talents like her seek new clients. Ready to cook up something creative with her?
You’ll hear about: * How large is the food-focused creative economy, and what are the key drivers of its growth? * Which niches are trending? * How to stay competitive in the market? * A food photographer reveals her most challenging shots
Music credits Daystar - You know better than I Daystar - Alcohol-Free (instrumental ver.)
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This is the stereotype we have of pharmaceutical scientists: smart, isolated workaholic who spend most of their day in a laboratory. They have a clear roadmap for drug discovery. They are close to offering the world a new promising cure. In fact, scientists are also employees like you and me. They can feel stuck at work or struggle to collaborate. Besides studying compounds and organisms, they also seek to advance their career and step into leadership. That’s how the Learning & Development department (L&D) comes into play. Scientists help us learn and L&D help scientists learn.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Serene Yu, a L&D professional @AstraZeneca/life-long+life-wide learner/Christian/wife/idealist with a to-do list/not-quite Bostonian, who aspires to bring the joy of learning back to adulthood. To date, her team has delivered five innovative medicines approved for the treatment of seven rare diseases.
You’ll hear about:
* What is a rare disease?
* If rare diseases are so rare, why do they matter?
* How does L&D help pharmaceutical professionals navigate the drug discovery odyssey?
Music credits
Jonny Easton - Playful
Jonny Easton - Anticipation
Cover photo
Andreas Kronbeck
小宇宙/喜马拉雅/网易云音乐 @斜杠青年研究所／@心心念的
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Ever since the Hogwarts Sorting Hat wisely placed Harry Porter into Gryffindor, we’ve all dreamed of a magic hat that can point us to the right career. The popular MBTI personality test sounds like one close thing, but if you’d like something more interactive - meet a career counselor! Not only have career counselors seen countless applicants with similar background, but they’ve also maintained close connections with employers you might be interested in. They also keep close watch on market trends and labor statistics.
Whoever you talk to, career exploration is always about reflecting on yourself. It’s the power of introspection that drives the insights and fuels the motivation to make moves. As Dumbledore puts it, “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” In this episode, you’ll hear from a career counselor with 10-year experience on choosing and building a career.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Jason Tran, an Associate Director/Career Strategist at USC Marshall School of Business. He also served as a University Advisor at the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Academic Resource Center, and a Career Counselor at the UCLA Career Center. Outside counseling, he is a hardcore Los Angeles Lakers fan who enjoys meditating, reading, watching Marvel superhero movies, the beach, and exploring different types of cuisine.
You’ll hear about:
* What a day in the life of a career counselor looks like
* Can personality tests help us pick the right career?
* The fastest-growing jobs of the next decade
* Should we keep a stable job or pursue what we love?
Music credits: Daystar - Nap time / https://youtu.be/zclShK1hBfg
Cover photo: freepik @whanwhanai
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[EN] 在多元的美国加州教种族研究 & 做YouTuber这六年
16 Sep 2022
00:53:48
在多元的美国加州教种族研究 & 做YouTuber这六年 YouTube Is My Other Classroom, with Katrina Stacie
Katrina is a first-year teacher and she teaches ethnic studies, which is a new high school requirement in California. In fact, she started teaching a long time ago - not in a traditional classroom, but on social media platforms like YouTube, where she creates videos on how to live sustainably, reflectively and purposefully. Once she becomes a licensed educator, she finds that her YouTube experience can enhance her teaching career - either by helping her fight the beginner’s burnout or letting her debunk the misconceptions about ethnic studies.
In this episode, Lulu talks with Katrina Stacie, an educator, SGV/LA Native, Chinese-American, child of Chinese-Vietnamese Immigrants, family gal, YouTuber/Content Creator. She suggests smiling to ourselves (and the ceiling) before we get out of bed each morning, and “never not chasing a million things we want”. YouTube @Katrina Stacie / Instagram @katrinastacie
You’ll hear about: * Why teachers are leaving the profession in droves * What is ethnic studies and how should it be taught? * What is it like growing up as a Chinese-Vietnamese American? * Why is being authentic key to success on YouTube?
Music credits: Chillpeach - In Dreamland : https://youtu.be/DSWYAclv2I8 Daystar - Like you : https://youtu.be/NLBmJ328Lyc
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他的私藏 酒：格兰菲迪15年单桶 曲：《Willow Weep for Me》Noah Hocker三重奏版本
音乐 John Coltrane: A Love Supreme (Full Album) Paul Barton: Bach - Prelude & Fugue No.3 in C-sharp major, BWV 848 Angela Hewitt: Bach - Prelude & Fugue No. 14 in F-sharp minor, BWV 883 Stanley Turrentine With The Three Sounds: Willow Weep for Me (Remastered/2000)
她在看什么 • 女也 (2017) “《女也》记录了横跨全球50个国家中超过2000名女性的肖像及故事。此片虽揭露了世界各地妇女遭受各种不公平待遇，但其真正想强调的是女性的内在力量及改变世界的能力。” • 浮生一日 Life in a Day (2011) “来自190个国家和地区的总计近4500小时的视频，展现了在同一天之中世界各地人们的日常生活。有些人的生活平淡无奇，而有些人却又刚好赶上了热闹非凡的大型活动。” • 蜂蜜之地 Медена земја (2019) “历时三年静观人与蜂和谐共处的隐世生活，以自然曦光与幽微烛照辉映大地，美得教人肃然起敬。”