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  Pitou Police Officer Smartly Apprehends Scam Courier, Safeguarding Hard-Earned NT$880,000

  On the morning of August 5, officers from the Pitou Substation of the Beidou Precinct apprehended a scam syndicate member posing as a money mule for an investment company while on duty in front of a convenience store on Douyuan West Road, Pitou Township, Changhua County. The suspect was originally scheduled to collect funds on August 8 but was captured by the ambushing officers, safeguarding NT$880,000 of hard-earned money from a victim surnamed Lin.Pitou Substation Chief Wu Ming-fa noted that based on his extensive case-handling experience, the victim was likely to be targeted again. Indeed, the scam syndicate did not give up and continued to lure the victim into participating in a bogus investment scheme via messaging apps, creating an illusion of profit and money recovery. The syndicate rescheduled a face-to-face meeting on August 14 at 2 PM at a convenience store on Section 3 of Zhangshui Road, Pitou Township.Officer Du Yu-tai of the Pitou Substation remained vigilant about the victim's situation and set up an ambush inside the convenience store on the appointed date. When the mule, a Hong Kong national born in 2000, exited the store, the officer immediately identified himself, successfully apprehending the mule and seizing crucial evidence, including receipts, investment agreements, and personal identification documents. An additional NT$300,000 of the victim's money was saved. The case has been referred to the Changhua District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of fraud and violations of anti-money laundering laws.Beidou Precinct Chief Huang Shi-de emphasized the importance of collaborating with banks to establish joint defense mechanisms and train staff on anti-fraud knowledge. He also urged police officers to actively pursue fraud mules and educate the public on anti-fraud measures to protect citizens' financial security. He advised the public to invest through legal channels and be wary of schemes promising "high returns with no loss." Chief Huang recommended calling the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline for careful verification to avoid falling into scam traps that lead to financial losses.Police Arrested a Suspect Surnamed Chen from Hong Kong (Photo / Sourced from the National Police Agency Website)Beidou Branch Director Huang Shide emphasized that in addition to cooperating with banks to establish a joint prevention mechanism and disseminating fraud prevention knowledge to bank employees, they also actively require police officers to detect fraudulent drivers and disseminate fraud prevention knowledge to protect the safety of people's property. He called on the public to use legal channels when investing, to be more vigilant about investment plans that advertise "high profits, guaranteed profits, and no loss", and to call the 165 anti-fraud hotline for verification to avoid falling into the trap of fraud groups. Cause property damage.

  2024-09-05 09:00
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  The Risk of Precocious Puberty is High! Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Join Forces to Help Children Grow Healthily

  If a child enters puberty too early, their physical and mental health may face severe challenges. Precocious puberty not only affects height development but may also lead to health issues such as metabolic syndrome, breast cancer, and early menopause. More seriously, on a psychological level, early development may cause the child to be ridiculed or excluded by peers. Experts suggest that parents should promptly seek joint treatment from both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine to help reverse the condition and ensure normal growth for the child.Signs of precocious puberty include the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before age 9 in boys and age 8 in girls, such as breast development or enlarged testicles. If left untreated, the growth plates in the bones may close prematurely, affecting the child’s final height. Therefore, early detection of the problem is critical.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Diet and Lifestyle Changes Are Key In modern life, children's diets are often too greasy or unhealthy, leading to excessive damp heat in the spleen and stomach, which triggers early activation of the gonads. For this issue, TCM often uses "Long Dan Xie Gan Tang" to clear heat and dispel dampness. Additionally, irregular lifestyles such as staying up late for tutoring or playing video games can lead to kidney yin deficiency with excessive internal heat, causing hormonal overproduction. In these cases, "Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan" can be used to nourish yin and reduce internal heat. Children who are overweight or consume too much sugar are more prone to early development due to spleen dampness, and "Er Chen Tang" can be used to strengthen the spleen, reduce dampness, and lower the risk of precocious puberty.In modern life, children’s diets are often too greasy or unhealthy, leading to excessive damp heat in the spleen and stomach, which triggers early activation of the gonads. (Image / pixabay)Western Medicine: Hormone Suppression Therapy Western treatments for precocious puberty primarily involve hormone suppression injections, such as Leuprorelin or Triptorelin, to inhibit early development of the gonads. A monthly injection costs about NT$5,000, and the treatment effectively slows the growth of bone age, significantly delaying bone fusion. However, during treatment, the child's height growth may slow, and the therapy can be prolonged, so parents must continuously monitor the results.Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Therapy When precocious puberty has not yet reached the threshold for hormone injection therapy, parents can opt for TCM treatment. Using combined formulas like "Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan" and "Malt" can significantly slow down bone fusion, reducing the risk of early cessation of growth. In the integrated treatment process, when Western medicine slows the child’s height growth, TCM can support the spleen and stomach to promote better nutrient absorption and boost growth.Precocious puberty should not be ignored. Early detection and treatment can effectively prevent future physical and mental health problems. Parents should actively seek collaboration between TCM and Western medicine to provide comprehensive care for their child, helping them grow up healthily and happily.

  2024-09-24 09:00
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  AI Assistance! Enhancing Interest in Learning Foreign Cultures

  In the 113th school year, New Taipei City launched 2,056 new resident language courses, providing nearly 5,000 students with the opportunity to choose from various classes. This figure represents a more than 20% increase compared to the 112th school year. Vietnamese classes were offered 947 times, Indonesian 361 times, and Thai 356 times, making these the top three languages, setting new records in both class offerings and student participation, ranking first nationwide.The Education Bureau stated that the new resident language courses for elementary and middle schools have been implemented gradually since the 108 Curriculum Guidelines and are fully promoted this year. The Education Bureau is committed to realizing the "Ten-Year Vision for New Residents - A Seamless Learning Policy," encouraging high schools and vocational schools to actively offer Southeast Asian second language or club courses. This initiative provides a completely new resident language learning system for students from elementary school to high school. Any student can take these courses, regardless of their identity, to enable second-generation immigrants and general students to learn Southeast Asian languages and expand their global perspectives.Second-Generation Immigrants and General Students Learning Southeast Asian Languages, Expanding Global Perspectives (Image / Sourced from New Taipei City Government Education Bureau Website)Zeng Xiuzhu, principal of Xiulang Elementary School and leader of the New Resident Language Support Group, stated that enhancing the professional skills of teaching support personnel is the group’s top priority. This year, AI tools will be introduced to assist teaching staff in creating materials and adjusting content. The Google Gemini Pro chatbot helps generate multiple teaching plans and analyze students' learning performance, providing precise feedback to improve learning outcomes.Wang Shuling, vice leader of the support group and principal of Chengzhou Elementary School, pointed out that to revitalize new resident language teaching methods, the group is incorporating digital technology such as Google Gemini Pro chatbot, Suno AI song generator, and D-ID AI video generator to enhance teaching efficiency and creativity. These tools create a more dynamic learning experience for students and support teachers in helping students better understand different cultures.Li Yanjing, a teaching assistant from Myanmar, shared that through the Suno song generator and D-ID AI video generator, she could quickly find relevant teaching resources and prepare content more effectively. For example, she used these tools to introduce the cultural background of Myanmar's Water Festival, helping students understand the significance of water splashing.Lin Peiqi, a student from Xiulang Elementary, mentioned that the AI-generated teaching videos made her feel as if she was immersed in a foreign culture, sparking her interest in learning about different cultures.The Education Bureau emphasized that the AI digital era is an important trend in modern society. By using innovative AI teaching methods and joining collaborative communities, new resident language teachers can receive immediate feedback on student learning outcomes, bringing the world into the classroom. This approach enhances students' autonomous learning abilities and helps cultivate digitally literate global citizens.

  2024-09-23 09:05