A: Actually, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is particularly good for small people like you.
B: Really? How so?
A: According to Diana Wang, a US doctor of physical therapy, the BJJ’s purpose is to help smaller, weaker people defend themselves by using various techniques, such as leverage.
Photo: Diana Wang 照片：王幼瑞提供
B: That sounds interesting. What time does Dr Wang’s BJJ seminar begin tonight?
A: The event is scheduled for 7:30pm at PMA Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Taipei. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
A: 其實你的個子比較小，很適合練巴西柔術呢。
B: 真的嗎？為什麼？
A: 據美國理療醫師王幼瑞博士說，巴西柔術的概念是讓弱小的人，也能利用槓桿作用等技巧防身。
B: 真有趣，王醫師的巴柔研討會幾點開始？
A: 今晚7點半在「台北巴柔運動館」，免費入場自由樂捐唷！
（By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張迪）
A: In addition to the biopic “Michael,” comedy “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is finally in theaters. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the 2006 debut of the original film. B: Does the sequel still revolve around the fashion industry? A: This time, “Miranda,” the fashion magazine editor-in-chief played by Meryl Streep, will team up with her former assistant “Andy,” played by Anne Hathaway, to fight against Emily, her other ex-assistant played by Emily Blunt. B: Isn’t the role of “Miranda” based on then US “Vogue” editor-in-chief Anna Wintour? A: Yup, it established Anna’s fashion status, influenced pop culture
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