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Soaring debt and borrowing costs are reportedly approaching levels that once forced London to seek rescue from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Leading economists warn that Britain is facing the prospect of a repeat of [...] The post Economists Warn UK Is Teetering On Economic Collapse appeared first on The People's Voice.

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Before we begin, a disclaimer from Dr. Candise Lin, the linguist who recorded the video. She wants people to understand that the words following each English name are not what that name means in Mandarin, but what it sounds like to a Mandarin speaker. This is similar to translating “thank you” to Greek, which sounds like “Sah F Harry Stowe” (Sas efcharistó). So, enjoy the funny English names for the humor that occurs in pronouncing them in an unfamiliar language. The name Robin sounds like Luo ben, which translates to “running naked,” or “streaking.” The surname Robinson sounds like Luo ben shen, which translates to “God of running naked.” Right now, Robin Williams is looking down here and laughing. Because if anyone could laugh at how we say a funny English name, it is him. Please bear in mind that Mandarin is a spoken language only. The written language is either Chinese (Simplified) or Chinese (Traditional), and refers to the symbols you see on the video. Dr. Candise Lin can only approximate the spellings in her pronunciation examples. This is what can make translations from one language to another fun. Mason in English sounds like the Mandarin word mei shen, which means “God of beauty.” Nicholas isn’t so favorable. It sounds like Ni kou si le in Mandarin and translates to “You are so stingy.” Robert reminds a Mandarin speaker of Luo bo, which is “carrot.” Martha brings us another food “twist” because it sounds like Ma hua, which is “fried donut twist.” Jeff sounds like Jie fu, which is “brother-in-law” in Mandarin. Why English Names Sound Funny To A Mandarin Speaker Dr. Candise Lin offered more funny examples of how English names remind a Mandarin speaker of words in their language. All languages and dialects have similarities in some words. Sometimes, the words are very close in meaning, such as “computer” in English and “kumbiutir” in Arabic. In these examples from the spoken Mandarin language, the similarities end with the sound, providing us with a laugh. Dr. Candise Lin holds a PhD in Educational Psychology. She tutors Cantonese and Mandarin. She also provides cultural commentary and language lessons blended with good old-fashioned comedy. You can follow her on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram for similar content and laugh while you learn. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Chinese Woman Shares “English Names That Sound Funny To Mandarin Speakers” appeared first on InspireMore.

Anyone who knows will tell you, “Once a Rockette, always a Rockette.” The Radio City Rockettes celebrated 100 years in March 2025. There is no better time to recognize a 90-year-old Rockette dancer who is still in the groove. Meet Patsy Elliott, who graduated from high school in 1953 and became a Rockette dancer. Joining a line dancing class, Patsy is still active at First Colonial Inn Assisted Living Facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. @first.colonial.in Meet Patsy, a proud 90-year-old former Rockettes and professional dancer! Her love for performance shines through as she joins our line dance class today. At Kisco, we celebrate lifelong passions and the joy of living in community. Patsy reminds us that once a dancer, always a dancer. Ready to dance your way to happiness? Join us and discover your rhythm! #FosteringTrust #LivingInCommunity #kiscoseniorliving #livingwellatfci #dance ♬ original sound – First Colonial Inn Patsy began her dance lessons at the age of five under instructor Billy Tryall in Salisbury. She excelled and went to New York after high school. We aren’t sure how long Patsy stayed with The Rockettes. The practices and performance schedules were said to be grueling. She went on to develop a comedy dance act, and she performed the nightclub circuit in New York. She signed on to the Gary Moore Show in 1966 for one episode. To say that Patsy made her mark on New York would be an accurate assessment. Image from TikTok. The Rockettes had strict standards for dancers. In 1953, the Rockette dancers’ height requirements were between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 10.5 inches tall. Because of the intricate dance routines, the women had to be proficient in jazz, ballet, tap, and modern dance. Don’t forget the famous high kicks, which were also a requirement. You can see by looking at Patsy’s lanky body and long legs that she was perfect as a Rockette dancer. Her enthusiasm during this line dancing class is enough to make you smile. She is igniting the entire room. It’s likely she could share some wonderful stories that would fill in the history of The Rockettes during her era. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post 90-Year-Old Former Rockette Dancer Proves She’s Still Got It In Nursing Home appeared first on InspireMore.