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  • (7/14) Language Is 'What Makes Us Human' in New Children's Book
    AUDIO       Language Is 'What Makes Us Human' in New Children's Book           See if you know the answer to this riddle:   “I have been around for a very long time. Longer than toys, dogs, or anyone you know.   “My roots go back many centuries. Some of them even longer.”   “I can connect you to the past, the present and the future. I make you human.”   Can you guess what I am?   The answer is language.   Children’s author Victor D.O. Santos asks readers that question in his book, What Makes Us Human. Each page on the book provides a clue to the riddle’s final answer. Artist Anna Forlati illustrated the book.   The cover of What Makes Us Human.   Santos told VOA Learning English that the book is about the value of language. It is also meant to bring more attention to the world’s native languages.   Native and indigenous languages are disappearing quickly. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) estimates that 40 percent of the world’s 7,000 languages may disappear by the year 2100.   Santos, who is also an educator and linguist, has studied indigenous languages in his native country, Brazil.   He said that his new book brings “attention to the fact that many languages are disappearing ... (and ) this linguistic heritage that we have in the world is slipping through the cracks."   The United Nations has named the years between 2022 and 2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. UNESCO says the declaration is meant to bring worldwide “attention on the critical situation of many indigenous languages.” It also says it is meant to provide more resources to protect and revitalize such languages.   Santos said UNESCO offered to partner with him and help expand the book’s reach. The book has already been licensed into 22 different languages. That includes versions in Mapundungun, a language spoken by the Mapuche people in Chile and Argentina, and into Hnähñu, a language spoken by the Otomí people in Mexico. Santos said the book might soon be published in native Hawaiian as well.   The Chilean government recently published 27,000 copies of the book for public schools, where there is a large percentage of indigenous children.   A large number of cultures and languages are represented in the book. Its final page has a drawing of people saying “hello” in many languages. There are characters saying “hello” in common languages like Arabic, English and Spanish. And indigenous languages from the Xavante people in Brazil and the Cherokee people in the United States are also included.   Another drawing has different scripts, or writing systems, hidden in trees.         One page has drawings of 12 indigenous groups around the world wearing their traditional clothing. The words to go along with the drawing note the fact that indigenous languages around the world are disappearing: “When one of me disappears, a culture may also disappear. A unique way to view and understand the world. Gone. Forever.”   Santos said his book “has an adult layer to it. It's not just for kids.”   One page has a drawing of a parent and child fleeing a conflict or war. Another person is holding a sign that says, “No War.” “I can show you love. But also hurt you,” the page reads.         Santos said he was thinking about the war in Ukraine for that page. The drawing referenced a Ukrainian reporter who interrupted a Russian state media report while holding that same sign.   “What Russia is doing to Ukraine is not just attacking their territory and killing Ukrainians, but it's denying their culture,” said Santos, whose wife is Ukrainian and children have been raised speaking the language. “They're imposing the Russian language in the Ukrainian territory.”   Santos said there are several ways to understand the page’s message.   “It's to make people aware that words have weight,” he said. “Language can be used as a weapon and as a tool. And you can do good, or you can do ill with it.”                                   __________________________________________________ Words in This Story riddle — n. a difficult question that is asked as a game and that has a surprising or funny answer author — n. a person who has written something indigenous — adj. produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment linguist — adj. a person who speaks several languages heritage — n. the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation — usually singular revitalize — v. to make active, healthy, or energetic again unique — adj. belonging to or connected with only one particular thing, place, or person layer — n. a covering piece of material or a part that lies over or under another reference — v. the act of referring to something or someone impose — v. to establish or create in a forceful or harmful way                                               https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/language-is-what-makes-us-human-in-new-children-s-book/7580552.html

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  • (7/11) US Librarians Fear Penalties, Prison over Book Bans
    AUDIO     US Librarians Fear Penalties, Prison over Book Bans             An illustrated edition of Margaret Atwood’s book The Handmaid’s Tale was released in 2019. The book is widely considered a classic work about the oppression of women. An illustrated version of the book would help it reach teens who struggle with words alone.   Educators in Clayton, Missouri, needed little debate before deciding to keep copies of the book in high school libraries.   But Missouri legislators passed a law in 2022 punishing librarians with fines and possible imprisonment for permitting sexually explicit materials on bookshelves. The school system reconsidered the new Atwood edition and later removed it from libraries.   Across the country, book bans and attempted book bans are becoming more common. Public and school-based libraries have seen a rise in complaints from community members and conservative activists.   Now, some lawmakers are considering adding new threats: legal action, high fines, and even imprisonment for distributing books that some consider to be obscene or inappropriate. Obscene means related to sex in an offensive way.   No librarian or educator has been jailed yet. But the possibility of punishment has led to more self-censorship.   Already this year, lawmakers in more than 15 states have introduced bills to place severe penalties on libraries or librarians.   Utah passed legislation in March that empowers the state’s Attorney General to enforce a new system that can remove “sensitive” books from schools.   In Idaho, lawmakers are considering a bill that empowers local prosecutors to bring legal action against public and school libraries if they do not keep “harmful” materials away from children.   Deborah Caldwell-Stone is director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom. She said, “The laws are designed to limit or remove legal protections that libraries have had for decades.”         Since the early 1960s, places like schools, libraries and museums have largely been safe from costly lawsuits or criminal charges. Educators, librarians and other workers who give out materials to children have also been safe.   These protections began appearing in states as American lawmakers and others debated standards surrounding obscenity. The term was defined by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973.   The high court justices found that the First Amendment does not automatically protect obscene materials. For something to be “obscene,” it must meet three requirements. One requirement is that the work must lack “serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.”   Over time, almost every American state created protections for educators, librarians and museum officials. This prevented “prosecutions of teachers over health and sexuality curriculum, art, theater, and difficult subjects in English classes,” says a 2023 report from EveryLibrary. The group, a national political action committee, opposes censorship.   But last year, Arkansas and Indiana targeted educators and librarians with criminalization laws. And the state of Tennessee criminalized publishers that provide “obscene” materials to public schools.   Indiana lawmakers took away “educational purposes” as a defense for school librarians and educators charged with giving minors “obscene” or “harmful” material. Doing so are crimes punishable by up two and half years in jail and $10,000 in fines. The law requires public lists of what is in each school library. It also requires libraries to set up a system to respond to complaints about the available materials.   Indiana’s law took effect January 1.   Diane Rogers is a school librarian who serves as president of the Indiana Library Federation. She said of the new law, “It’s putting fear into some people. It’s very scary.”   She added that teachers who face charges because of the new law could lose their right to teach, even if they are found innocent.                                   _______________________________________________ Words in This Story illustrate — v. to explain or decorate a story, book, etc., with pictures explicit — adj. showing or referring very openly to nudity, violence, or sexual activity inappropriate — adj. not right or suited for some purpose or situation censor — v. to examine books, movies, letters, etc., in order to remove things that are considered to be offensive, immoral, harmful to society, etc. introduce — v. to present for discussion or consideration lawsuit — n. a process by which a court of law makes a decision to end a disagreement between people or organizations automatic — adj. always happening because of a rule, law, previous agreement, etc. curriculum — n. the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.                                             https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/us-librarians-fear-penalties-prison-over-book-bans/7565844.html

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  • (7/10) Students Learn AI to Prepare for Hospitality Careers
    AUDIO       Students Learn AI to Prepare for Hospitality Careers             Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is making its way into many parts of our lives. It can choose a coffee blend, or clothing and even check fields of tulips for sick flowers.   So it makes sense that AI is being used in the study of hospitality, says University of Florida professor Rachel J.C. Fu. Hospitality is a term to describe businesses like hotels, restaurants, tourism and event planning.   Fu said some of the newest tools permit students to practice real-life situations they might find while working at a hotel, a restaurant or an event. And Chris Anderson, a business professor at Cornell University, says AI tools are already helping hotels with marketing and dealing with customers.   Get experience with AI as soon as possible   Fu’s recent book Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robot Applications in Hospitality Businesses looks at the future of hospitality in the time of artificial intelligence. Fu says business students should be familiar with AI programming tools if they want a career in hotel or restaurant management.   Fu told VOA you can already see AI and robots being used in the hospitality business “quite a lot.” For example, airlines use AI to deal with customer service and airports use AI to manage cleaning work.   AI can also be used to help sales.         Fu said a robot followed her during a 2015 visit to a museum in her hometown in Taiwan. At the end of her visit, the robot told her about things that she could purchase at the gift shop. It also told her about other parts of the museum she might like to visit.   The use of robots increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. They can do jobs that people who are worried about getting sick do not want. One example, Fu noted, is that robots are starting to be used to deliver food from hotel kitchens to people staying in a room.   “All you need to do is use your iPhone to scan and pick up your food,” she said.   AI is already working where you can’t see it   Anderson is a professor at the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell. He centers his work on helping hospitality businesses such as hotels and rental car companies choose the right prices for their rooms and cars.   He said most hotels already permit guests to use an app to check-in and enter their rooms. At some point, airline passengers may be able to check in and board their plane with facial recognition.   Although the technology seems complex, Anderson said the most important skill for a student is “a desire to learn.” In an email to VOA Learning English, he added, “People in these roles need to be flexible, take on new projects and learn new skills.”   AI experience separates job candidates   Anderson said students in technology or data study programs should consider working for hospitality companies. “Digital marketing, distribution, and revenue management are very data and technology rich,” he said. And large hospitality businesses need those skills.         Fu added that when it comes to making hiring decisions, if a manager is considering two qualified candidates, but one has experience with AI, “that person will be really valuable to the company.”         "Human beings can only be replaced by another human being when that person knows how to utilize AI."   Fu said one of the most important jobs in hospitality is called “front of the house.” That is the person who connects with customers when they arrive at a hotel or restaurant.   Now, however, robots will be doing some of that work. But, she noted, humans should not be worried about losing their jobs to robots, because humans can use their creativity to “move the industry and visitors’ experiences to the next level.”   Eventually, artificial intelligence will be used to help a hotel or restaurant greet a visitor. If they permit their data to be shared, a hotel might know the visitor’s favorite meal or drink and have it ready when they arrive.   Business and marketing students still ‘naïve’   Carlie Malone recently finished her studies in hospitality management at the University of Arkansas. She is now planning to study for an advanced degree in event management at New York University.   For her final research paper, Malone talked with nine top hotel business managers about AI. Malone said most businesses use AI in ways customers cannot see, such as looking at spreadsheets and making business plan suggestions.   She said the topic of AI came up in her classes, but not many students seemed to be interested in it.   "From what I could tell from my other classmates, honestly, if there were 25 kids in my class, only probably four of us are talking about AI, compared to the rest. A lot of people are still naive to the topic. I guess is the best way to put it.”   At the University of Florida, there is an Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics program for hospitality and event management. It requires students to take three classes covering the use of artificial intelligence and data collection in tourism and hospitality.   Other universities have similar classes, and there are even short-term studies for those already working in hospitality.   At Cornell, Anderson teaches a class that takes one weekend. It is aimed at those who already working in the hospitality business and helps them see how AI can be used to make their jobs easier.   Wide open future   Anderson notes that large hotel groups are only just beginning to use AI, so “there are lots of opportunities as firms look to not get too far behind, too early.”         Both Fu and Anderson say this provides an opportunity for international students in the U.S. to gain experience with hospitality companies during work programs or optional practical training.   “This is a global business,” Fu said, noting that companies like Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt have hotels around the world.   Anderson suggested some young people can even gain experience at an international hotel in their home country and “develop brand and industry-specific knowledge and use that to transition to the U.S.”                                     ____________________________________________________   Words in This Story tourism –n. the business of providing hotels, restaurants, entertainment, etc., for people who are traveling customer –n. a person who purchases something from a business management –n. the people who direct or run a business scan –v. to use a device to read information from another screen, paper, etc. flexible –adj. able to adjust to new situations distribution –n. moving items around for a business based on its needs revenue –n. the money earned by a business advanced –adj. higher than the usual level naive –adj. unaware, innocent firm –n. another word for a business or organization global –adj. having to do with the world, or describing something that is worldwide brand –n. a company name or product name that is well known, Disney or Nestle for example transition –v. to move or change                                             https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/students-learn-ai-to-prepare-for-hospitality-careers/7604858.html

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  • [7/11]（年中经济观察）经济显韧性 外资机构看好中国资产
                  　　中新社北京7月1日电 (记者 夏宾)中国经济“半年报”即将发布之际，外资机构密集公布下半年经济展望。“韧性”成为其评价中国经济的关键词之一，多家机构表示看好中国资产潜在机会。   　　汇丰环球投资研究团队认为，全球经济面临更多下行压力，2025年全球经济增速或放缓至2.5%，而中国经济韧性依旧，着眼未来、行稳致远的宏观政策持续发力，将为内需增长提供有效支持。   　　在德意志银行中国区首席经济学家熊奕看来，中国服务业产出和零售表现展现出韧性。   　　以最新数据为例，在消费品以旧换新政策拉动下，5月份，中国限额以上单位商品零售额中，家用电器和音像器材类、通讯器材类、文化办公用品类、家具类商品零售额同比增长在25.6%至53%之间，合计拉动社会消费品零售总额增长1.9个百分点。       　　“中国消费表现超预期上升。”巴克莱研究团队报告认为，今年前5个月，中国零售销售数据有四次超出市场预期，这得益于今年升级的“以旧换新”补贴政策效果超预期。此外，汽车销售持续强劲增长，汽车销量的持续复苏普遍超出预期，这一趋势有望在下半年延续。   　　政策效能持续释放，成为中国经济韧性的重要来源。摩根士丹利认为，现行政策框架重视科技创新，正稳健推进经济再平衡。   　　“中国政策制定者加大了政策刺激力度，扩大2025年财政预算并放宽货币政策。这些措施已推动经济增长改善。”景顺亚太区全球市场策略师赵耀庭表示，在全球宏观背景不确定的环境下，政策可能会在未来几个月里进一步为中国家庭需求及私营企业提供支持。   　　熊奕表示，中国宽松的货币政策和财政支出进度加快落地有望持续发力。一方面，随着中国央行近期推出一揽子金融政策，预计未来数月信贷脉冲将提振内需。另一方面，今年3月至4月财政支出明显加快，显示政府通过财政前置发力促内需的决心。   　　短期而言，熊奕判断，财政政策仍有充足空间通过发行特别国债和地方政府专项债支持经济，央行结构性政策工具也会支持信贷增长。   　　在国民经济顶住压力平稳运行的背景下，中国资产受到市场关注。   　　赵耀庭认为，包括欧洲、日本及中国在内的主要发达及新兴市场宏观环境正在向好。“尤其是中国股市，应会受益于政府加大支持力度。中国股市估值目前仍处于合理水平，投资者聚焦于人工智能、电动汽车及机器人等领域的重要科技发展。”   　　在此前为期两周的欧洲和亚洲路演中，瑞银投资银行中国股票策略研究主管王宗豪看到，投资者对中国股票的兴趣提高。他介绍称，投资者普遍认为中国股票相对具有吸引力，希望看到更可持续、消费驱动的经济增长。   　　外资机构还看好人民币对美元的升值趋势。德意志银行研究报告称，贸易竞争力有望长期支撑人民币走强，预测2025年底人民币对美元汇率将升至7.0，2026年底进一步升至6.7。   　　摩根士丹利全球外汇团队预计，人民币对美元将温和升值，美元将在今明两年继续大幅走弱，背后有三个主要原因：一是在政策的高度不确定下，美元“避风港地位”有所降低；二是全球投资者对美元资产的汇率风险对冲需求增加；三是美国经济放缓幅度大于其他主要经济体。(完)                                                       https://www.chinanews.com.cn/cj/2025/07-01/10440915.shtml

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  • [7/10]购买“电子三件套”、考驾照、毕业旅行……高考后的你成为这些消费群体一员了吗？
                    ※ mp3 파일 참고 :   "LINK"  링크 클릭해주시면  mp3 포함되어 있습니다 :)        随着高考、中考落幕，不少学生选择用旅行记录美好青春，或与家人同游、或与好友结伴，多地迎来毕业旅游群体。来自山东的高三毕业生凌柯毓把浙江绍兴选作毕业旅行的首站，凭高考准考证享受了景区门票五折优惠。        凌柯毓：我很久以前就喜欢绍兴这个地方，这里有很多名人和名景，像鲁迅、秋瑾、大禹王都是在绍兴的。刚到绍兴的时候，我还不知道凭准考证能享受这么多优惠活动，有点意想不到。          浙江多地抓住暑期毕业生旅游旺季，推出各类优惠举措，吸引客流。在浙江丽水，全国各地的大学生凭学生证、高三学生凭高考准考证，可免费游览缙云仙都、云和梯田等15家核心景区；在湖州长兴，学生可凭准考证或有效证件在指定景点享受门票最高半价优惠，部分文创商店、特色餐饮也提供专属折扣。长兴文广旅体局宣传与推广科工作人员邱馨怡说，他们还设置了多个网红打卡点，并推出集章换礼活动。          邱馨怡：比如十里古银杏长廊、城山沟景区等，这些比较有品质的4A、3A级景区，可以凭准考证或毕业证优惠入园游玩，还有一些景区可以凭这些证件免费入园。餐饮住宿方面，也可以凭准考证或毕业证拿到88折的优惠。           在义乌的一家旅行社内，工作人员正在为前来咨询的考生家长介绍一条深度研学游线路。门市部经理郭全凤介绍，打卡名校、博物馆、科技馆等研学产品，成为近期的热门选择。           郭全凤：基本上现在咨询的客户都是以毕业生为主，主要的线路还是倾向于大学参观，比如北京、西安以及厦门这些地方。6月份对于学生来说是性价比最高的一段时间，尤其现在中考、高考结束，价格也比较实惠。          同程旅行平台发布数据显示，毕业生旅游预订热度同比激增137%。携程数据显示，今年6月9日至11号出发的旅游产品预订量环比增长88%。在“去哪儿”平台毕业旅游订单中，长线游机票预订量也同比增长35%。中国国旅（嘉兴）国际旅行社总经理鉏惠良说，这段时间预订量提升了20%。          鉏惠良：以前孩子一般都选择比较近的地方，但今年比较远，以西北，新疆、西藏、内蒙这种中长线距离的地方为主，而且大部分情况都是偏自由行的，只需要机票、酒店和落地之后的一辆车。          相比以往，考生和家长往往在考试分数出来后，甚至报考投档后，才开始讨论消费。但现在，不少考生早就提前做好了相关准备。一些社交平台上，有考生分享提前预订的车票、酒店等信息，只等考试结束即刻出发。中国社会科学院财经战略研究院市场流通与消费研究室主任依绍华表示，随着家长观念的转变，以及消费能力的提升，考后经济正迎来热潮。           依绍华：我们对孩子、对下一代非常重视，不只是高考，还有中考，甚至幼升小，这些都是孩子进入人生的新阶段时，家长仪式感的表现。另一个原因是国人的消费能力增强了，有这样的消费能力，又恰逢这样的时机，同时叠加了我们对孩子、对未来生活憧憬的集中展现。           除了旅行，还有很多考生高考一结束便报名驾校，学习驾驶技能。天津一家驾校眼下进入报名旺季。该驾校校长陈鸿告诉记者，目前报名学员以高考生和在校学生为主。 陈鸿：目前为止我们已经招生了100人左右，整个假期总量能到300多人，报名的学员以高考生和在校学生为主。去年同期相比，今年招生人数提高了20%。面对目前报名人数的激增，我们配备了有丰富教学经验的教练员，组成专业队伍，专门服务学生生源。学校结合学生们年龄小等特点，制定了针对性的训练方案，希望能达到最佳的训练效果。          各地数码店也迎来客流高峰。购买“电子三件套”成为很多毕业生的考后消费标配，很多家长也将这些作为孩子的高中毕业礼物。安徽宿州高考毕业生高宇看中了一款手机。           高宇：高考结束后，我爸妈许诺我买一部手机，在线下买这部手机，凭借（国补）优惠，加上准考证的优惠，能便宜800块钱，比网上买还要多优惠200块，这部手机也算是高考过后对自己的一个奖励。           宿州市数码产品消费市场抓住“毕业季”机遇，联合国家补贴、厂家直补，特别推出高考“应季补”，高考生凭借准考证可享受线下优惠，进一步促进消费市场火爆刷新。截至目前，宿州市数码产品交易笔数超77000笔，补贴金额2807万元，带动消费2亿多元。           作为暑假经济的重要组成部分，“考后经济”涵盖多个消费领域，尤其是在服务消费领域展现出明显的增长趋势。依绍华认为，推动考后服务消费增长的根本动力在于我国经济发展带动人们消费需求的提升。           依绍华：最主要的原因还是经济发展到了一定程度，我们的生活质量都得到了稳步的提升。在这基础上，我们对人力资源本身的需求，无论是社会的要求，还是我们个人的供给，都有了进一步的提高。驾照之类的需求实际上就是对一个技能的全面训练和供给。第二个原因是我们的生活水平提高了，消费能力提升了，尤其新一代消费者，个性化体现得更加明显，所以会有旅游等更高层次的、精神层面的满足。           以“Z世代”为代表的青年群体，成为推动“考后经济”的主力，也成为观察消费新趋势的重要窗口。依绍华认为，针对年轻消费群体，单纯追求功能可能已不能很好地满足他们的消费需求，持续创新多元化消费场景，提升产品增值服务，才能更好激发“Z世代”的消费热情。            依绍华：针对这一波年轻的消费群体，对他们需求特点偏好的研究可能还有待进一步加深。面对这样新型的消费群体，需要推出一些针对性的产品，不单单作为消费体验，比如只是简单地教授技能或丰富体验，更需要对他的消费心理、消费行为，以及社会认知进行指导帮助。无论是对消费者还是对企业来讲，如果产品这方面能够附加一些功能，都会是一项增值服务。                                                     https://china.cnr.cn/gdgg/20250628/t20250628_527233647.shtml

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  • [7/9]充电宝上飞机和高铁分别要满足哪些条件？看这几张图就明白了
                  近日   民航局禁止携带   没有3C标识、   被召回范围的充电宝上机规定   引发关注                                                             坐飞机和高铁   分别可以携带什么样的充电宝？   　　充电宝上飞机   　　乘坐飞机时，充电宝只能在手提行李中携带或随身携带，严禁在托运行李中携带。   　　充电宝上飞机需要同时符合标识、批次、额定能量三方面规定，具体如下：   　　标识：旅客禁止携带没有3C标识、3C标识不清晰的充电宝乘坐境内航班。   　　批次：旅客禁止携带被召回型号或批次的充电宝乘坐境内航班。   　　额定能量：   　　充电宝额定能量不超过100Wh，无需航空公司批准；额定能量超过100Wh但不超过160Wh，经航空公司批准后方可携带，但每名旅客不得携带超过两个充电宝。   　　严禁携带额定能量超过160Wh的充电宝，严禁携带未标明额定能量同时也未能通过标注的其他参数计算得出额定能量的充电宝。   　　充电宝上高铁   　　乘坐高铁时，充电宝须符合标志清晰和不超过额定能量两方面规定。   　　国铁集团相关负责人表示，目前铁路运输中执行的是国家铁路局、公安部发布的《铁路旅客禁止、限制携带和托运物品目录》相关标准，规定“标志清晰的充电宝，单块额定能量不超过100Wh”，不在禁止随身携带的物品之列。   　    　铁路12306客服人员也表示：“旅客乘坐火车，目前在充电宝查验方面不看是否有3C认证，不看充电宝品牌，只要额定能量不超过100Wh就可以携带。”             https://www.chinanews.com.cn/sh/2025/07-02/10441235.shtml          

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  • 「7/18」十島村 震度1以上が1600回超 気象庁“最大震度6弱程度注意を”
    トカラ列島近海では活発な地震活動が続き、鹿児島県十島村ではこれまでに震度1以上の地震が1600回を超えて発生しています。気象庁は、当面、最大震度6弱程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。 鹿児島県のトカラ列島の悪石島や小宝島付近では、先月21日から地震活動が活発になり、これまでに悪石島で最大震度6弱の揺れを観測しています。 6日は悪石島で震度5強の揺れを観測する地震が2回、相次いで発生し、7日はマグニチュード5.1の地震が起きて悪石島で震度5弱の揺れを観測しました。 活発な地震活動は続いていて、震度1以上の揺れを観測する地震が、6日は180回、7日は60回発生し、先月21日から8日午前11時までの回数は、1673回にのぼっています。 トカラ列島近海ではおととしや2021年にも活発な地震活動がありましたが、今回の地震の回数は過去のケースを大きく上回っています。 気象庁は、震源が浅く、観測点に近いと震度が大きくなるとして、当面、最大震度6弱程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。 このほか、同じ十島村の諏訪之瀬島では8日午前5時半すぎから震度3の揺れを観測する地震が相次ぎました。

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  • 「7/17」大手コンビニ 駐車場を車中泊用で貸し出す実証実験 開始へ
    ホテルなどの宿泊費が上昇する中、大手コンビニでは一部の店舗の駐車場を車中泊用として貸し出す実証実験が始まります。利用状況などを踏まえて、今後の拡大も検討していくということです。 大手コンビニのローソンは、今月14日から来年6月末までの間、千葉県内の6つの店舗の駐車場を車中泊用のスペースとして有料で貸し出す実証実験を行います。 利用料金は1台分の区画当たり2500円から3000円で、事前の予約を行ったうえで午後6時から翌日午前9時までの間駐車が可能になります。 車中泊にあたっては、コンビニのトイレを利用できるほか、一定量の生ゴミについては専用のゴミ袋に入れて店側に処分してもらうことができるということです。 会社によりますと、コンビニの駐車場を車中泊用に貸し出すのは初めてだということで、利用状況などを踏まえて今後の拡大も検討していくということです。 信用調査会社の東京商工リサーチによりますと、外国人観光客の増加などを背景に大手ビジネスホテルなど国内の12のブランドのホテルの去年10月から12月の平均の客室単価は、コロナ禍の影響を受けた2021年の年間平均のおよそ2倍の水準に上昇していて、物価高などで消費者の節約志向が続く中、ニーズを取り込めるか注目されます。

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  • 「7/16」倒産した医療機関 上半期で全国35件 過去最多ペース
    ことしの上半期に倒産した医療機関は全国で35件となり、倒産が過去最多となった去年を上回るペースであることが信用調査会社のまとめでわかりました。 帝国データバンクによりますと、ことし1月から先月までに倒産した医療機関を経営する事業者は全国であわせて35件となり、年間で64件が倒産して過去最多となった去年を上回るペースとなっているということです。 内訳をみると ▽歯科医院が14件 ▽診療所が12件 ▽病院が9件となり ことしは病院の倒産が目立つとしています。 主な要因は、医療機器の価格や人件費、入院患者の給食費や光熱費が高騰する一方で、診療報酬がその上昇分に対応できないことによる収益の悪化だということです。 また、主に診療所や歯科医院では経営者の高齢化で、事業継続が困難となる事業者が急増しているほか、病院では建物が法定耐用年数の39年を超えても建設費の高騰や資金難で新しい施設を建設できずに存続危機に陥る施設が今後相次ぐのではないかと指摘しています。 帝国データバンクは「これまで小規模の事業者の倒産が多かったが、中規模の病院にも影響が及んできた。このままでは年間の倒産件数が初めて70件に達する可能性がある」としています。

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