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3 Wed. Clay Shooting / 클레이 사격 I have been practicing clay shooting as a hobby since 2011.It takes about an hour and a half to drive to the shooting range. But it doesn't feel that far, thanks to the sense of anticipation.  Clay shooting is different from the fixed target shooting that typically comes to mind. You need to keep both eyes open to use your dynamic visual acuity, since you are trying..

02 Tue. Parental Burnout: Ways to Manage This Growing Problem 증가세에 있는 육아 번아웃 대처법 Parental burnout, often overshadowed by its career-related counterpart, significantly affects mental health, similar to professional stress.A study revealed that a staggering 62% of parents experience burnout from the demands of parenting. This mental strain not only impacts parents’ well-being but also leads to fee..

2 Tue. Growing Sweet Potatoes / 고구마 농사 My parents decided to leave city life behind and returned to the countryside as farmers. Our family was excited at first, and we planted various crops. Among them, the one that sticks out in my memory is sweet potatoes.  I remember it clearly because the harvest was so labor-intensive. We harvested other crops as needed, whenever we wanted to eat them. But ..

01 Mon. Lee Jung-jae's Transformation into a Star Wars Jedi Master for The Acolyte 이정재, 《애콜라이트》에서 《스타워즈》 제다이 마스터로 변신As the release of the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, approaches, excitement builds with the introduction of Lee Jung-jae as a Jedi Master.Best known for his role in the dystopian Squid Game, Lee's portrayal of Sol promises a complex character blend of formidable presence and em..

1 Mon. My 70-year-old Mom / 70세 생신을 맞이하는 엄마 September 26th by the lunar calendar is my mom's 70th birthday.This year, it falls on November 9th in the solar calendar.My 70-year-old mom starts her day by listening to EBS radio at 6 a.m.She has been doing this for over three years now.  With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic limiting outdoor activities, she seemed to fall into a funk. I wondered w..

28 Fri. Former Translator Accused of Embezzling $16 Million from Dodgers Star 다저스 스타로부터 1,600만 달러를 횡령한 전직 통역사 기소 Shohei Ohtani's ex-translator, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole over $16 million from the Dodgers player to cover his own gambling debts.The U.S. attorney's office revealed that Ohtani was unaware of the fraud and is therefore deemed a victim.Mizuhara, facing potential imprisonment for..

28 Fri. Book Clubs / 독서 모임 I was born and raised in Seoul. But due to my husband's job, we ended up living in Jeju, a place where we had no connections, for about 4 years. I really enjoyed living in Jeju, with its beautiful sky and sea. But I spent a lot of days alone without friends or family. Then, my child started school, and I met some like-minded moms. Five of us with similar dispositions g..

27 Thu. Dude Perfect Scores Massive Investment for Expansion 듀드 퍼펙트, 사업 확장을 위해 대규모 투자 유치 Dude perfect, the popular YouTube group known for basketball trick shots, has received a significant investment from Highmount Capital.This investment, estimated between $100 million to $300 million, aims to propel Dude Perfect beyond the creator economy.This could lead to strategic oppoutunities and expansi..

27 Thu. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / 손목 터널 증후군 “Carpal tunnel syndrome” is a condition where the median nerve, which runs into the palm of one’s hand, gets squeezed at the wrist (carpal tunnel) by tendons that control the fingers. Decreased elasticity of tendons due to aging or occupational factors such as repetitive use of the hand are the major underlying causes.  Symptoms include numbness in the ..

26 Wed. California Considers “Right to Disconnect” Legislation 캘리포니아 주, ‘연결되지 않을 권리’ 법률 제정 검토 California Assemblyman Matt Haney has introduced a bill that could make it the first state to grant employees the right to ignore non-emergency work communications after hours.Inspired by similar law in other countries, Haney's proposal aims to establish clear boundaries for work-related contact outside..