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She had no idea that, within days, millions of people would see her video, and her father's book would rise to the top of Amazon's Best Seller list.

Lloyd Richards first published Stone Maidens in 2012. It's a thriller about an FBI agent following a killer in Indiana and, by his daughter's account, it's quite attractive. However, his original release (出版) failed to drum up excitement.

It's a different world now, with social media making somebody and something rise to fame overnight. Richards, the daughter, decided to try her luck. "I saw how much time and effort and passion my dad put into his book. I know what a lovely storyteller he is," she told CNN. "He never stopped writing, and he always stayed positive."

Whether it was the interesting thriller, or the efforts of a proud daughter, the story of Lloyd Richards and Stone Maidens struck a chord.

Marguerite Richards posted the first TikTok about Stone Maidens about two weeks ago. It has since received 48 million views and numerous positive responses. After that, Richards posted more videos of her father, delighting in his unexpected success.

"My dad wasn't really sure what TikTok is, but he has been so pleased and grateful," Richards says. The experience has breathed new life into a labor of love. Now, Lloyd Richards has more than 360,000 TikTok followers and a brand-new story to tell. He has plans for the future, too.

◆Internet Archive

It is a non-profit digital library created in 1996 by Brewster Kahle. In addition to millions of books available to the general public, it also hosts a large number of video (movies), audio (music) and software files, etc. It is not necessary to register to access the information, so any user can easily view and download it, although those who decide to register obtain other benefits such as access to more than 1.3 million copyrighted e-books.

◆InfoBooks

Read, Learn, Grow… is the slogan of the digital library. It is divided into three sections to facilitate the search for content, and the first called "Best books to read" focuses on a special collection of various topics classified by famous authors. The second is "Free books and texts", where you will find public domain literature that you can download, and the third section contains resources to improve your reading.

◆Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg is a site that has available sixty thousand "free" books that are free of copyright so to speak, since the rights according to certain laws have expired in this case. That is why they can be downloaded with total peace of mind. The Project Gutenberg also has an Open Audio book Collection, almost 5,000 titles from 2023, via a Project Gutenberg collaboration with Microsoft and MIT. These use neural text-to-speech technology for more natural-sounding computer-generated audio books. These audio books are also available on major music/podcast platforms.

In a world where time was the most valuable currency, a man named Henry lived a life of monotonous (单调乏味的) routine. Every day was a mirror image of the last, filled with the tick-tock of the clock that dictated his every move. Henry was a skilled watchmaker, and his creations were admired for their precision and beauty. However, the irony (讽刺) of his profession was not lost on him; despite his ability to control the measure of time, he felt as if time was controlling him.

To make matters worse, there harbored a deep regret in his heart — his son Richard, who worked in another city, seldom contacted him. They were literally strangers living far apart.

One day, an elderly woman visited Henry's shop, seeking a watch with a peculiar request. She wanted a timepiece that did not tell the exact time but rather reminded the wearer of the fleeting and temporary nature of life. "This watch is also for my son, who once did something associated with the concept of time, but he…" she suddenly paused, and obviously there was a slump in her throat. But she quickly composed herself and told Henry she would come for the watch one month later.

Intrigued (感觉着迷的), Henry accepted the challenge, pouring his soul into the creation of a unique watch. He designed it with no numbers, only two hands — one moving rapidly and the other so slowly it was almost still.

As he completed the watch, he found himself fascinated by its unconventional design. The hands seemed to dance around the face, a visual metaphor for the passage of time. The more he observed it, the more it made him reflect on his own life. He realized that in his pursuit of perfection and order, he had forgotten to live and appreciate the present moment.

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One month later, the elderly woman returned to collect her watch.

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As the woman left, Henry felt a profound sense of change.

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In the digital age, (take) advantage of new technologies to create new cultural and tourism is a trend. In Langfang, Hebei Province, digital technologies have been combined with traditional Chinese culture. theme park has been built based on the Qing Dynasty novel Dream of Red Mansion, reflects aspects of ancient China, such as its social life and customs.

During the trip, a digital travel platform, Xiaowa, acts a travel planner and provides real-time insights and personalized recommendations. Once the schedule (confirm), visitors can compare it with the current conditions, including information about lines for various performances, which is (continuous) updated. The application enables visitors (experience) traditional Chinese culture at the park and (help) to draw in many tourists since it is launched.

Tang Jinnan, Peking University's School of Journalism and Communication's Party secretary, claim that AI's full (capability) are yet to be fully unlocked. Whether it's drawing by hand in the past, using a computer nowintegrating artificial intelligence, the essence of inheriting cultural heritage remains unchanged.

A decade or so later, however, I was3 to see the advertiser on TV, holding up his new4. James Patterson had5 into a best-selling author. "Maybe I was delusional (痴心妄想), but I6 thought of myself as an advertising person," he told me when asked how he'd done it. "I always7 to be a writer. It was always in my head."

Mr. Patterson's ability to see himself as a writer8 a concept known as "possible selves". It describes how people9 their futures: what they may become, or want to become, or even fear becoming.

The term,10 in 1986 by the social psychologists Hazel Markus and Paula Nurius, grew out of some11 on self-concept and self-perception. A possible self can take you12 daydreams, which are often fleeting and not necessarily grounded in13. It can come to fruition (实现) "if you build a14 from your ‘now' self to the possible self," Dr. Markus said.

If you want a change, imagine your possible self and15.

Halvorsen Fine Art Gallery

Established in Houston Historic Art District, at Sawyer Yards, Halvorsen Fine Art Gallery with 2,000 square feet features amazing paintings of landscapes and seascapes by impressionistic artists. In addition to hosting artist exhibitions, it provides art consultation services for collectors, designers and art enthusiasts.

Art of the World Gallery

The gallery provides a contemporary, complex and rich cultural experience for art enthusiasts and collectors from all around the world. Directly representing some of the most important living artists from Asia, Europe, and Latin America, Art of the World Gallery is one of the most famous galleries in the state, located in Houston's finest hotspot for locals and tourists.

Zatista Contemporary and Fine Art

With over 4,000 works from the most talented emerging and established artists, Zatista provides access to the types of works previously only available to seasoned collectors. Buying online with Zatista is easy with their free art consultation, certificates of authenticity (真实性), and a buyer guarantee that allows you to try art in your home with free returns.

John Palmer Fine Art

It's located in the avenue in the Historic Heights. The combination of a saved 1930's bungalow (平房) with museum-quality new construction is the perfect atmosphere to showcase the great works of artist John Ross Palmer. John Palmer Fine Art is open by appointment only. You can set an appointment by calling 713-861-6726. We look forward to showing you the beautiful world of John Palmer Fine Art!

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参考词汇：WCS: Wildlife Conservation Society

Dear Jim,

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Yours,   

Li Hua

Hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group, is a splendid symbol of Chinese culture. a history stretching back thousands of years, it has witnessed the development and prosperity of the nation.

Hanfu, the designs of which are (remarkable) diverse, typically consists of a yi (upper garment) and a chang (lower skirt or trousers). The sleeves can be wide and flowing, adding elegant touch. The designs, (characterize) by flowing lines and bright colors, reflect the wearers ' social status and personal tastes. There are beautiful patterns on Hanfu, such as flowers and animals, which are thought (bring) good luck in our traditions.

Hanfu disappeared at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Nowadays, it (wear) infrequently as most of the Han Chinese wear western-style clothing.

In recent years, a (grow) number of young people have embraced Hanfu, wearing it for special occasions, festivals, and even in daily life. Many universities in China have a Hanfu Society, members wear Hanfu to celebrate traditional Chinese festivals. This comeback of Hanfu not only highlights the lasting appeal of traditional Chinese fashion promotes a deeper understanding and appreciation of China's rich history and cultural (diverse).

In 1872, at age 14, Milton took a1 at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At 19, he started his first company in Philadelphia, selling taffy. He loved to2 with candy recipes and soon came up with a soft, chewy caramel (焦糖) that turned out to be a big3. Things went well for the company for a while, but Milton gradually found it hard to deal with4 competition. In1the year he turned 24, his company collapsed.

5, Hershey tried again in Denver, Chicago, and New York. However, his businesses in these cities all6 bankruptcy (破产) . If7 is the best teacher, young Milton Hershey could argue that he had earned a8.

Some people in the same situation might have9. Not Milton Hershey. He went back to Lancaster and10 a new enterprise—the Lancaster Caramel Company. This time, Milton got it right. Having learned much from his earlier mistakes, Milton and his new company11 quickly. At the 1893 Columbian Exposition, he discovered chocolate-making equipment,12 him to purchase a full set and shift focus to chocolate. In 1894, he opened his first chocolate factory in Derry Church, which was13 and has been known as Hershey ever since.

He was to14 what Henry Ford was to automobiles and Steve Jobs was to computers. He15 a luxury for the few into a treat for the masses.

It's one thing to say you're going to get rid of your phone on your next vacation, but it's quite another thing to actually do it. Once you get used to small blocks of time without it, it will be easier and easier to forget how much you relied on it.

If you're in a situation where you can't drop your phone, limit the time to use technology during the moments you absolutely have to use it. For example, spend a morning in bed on a Saturday to catch up on social media and then rely less on your phone the rest of the day.

Not to sound too much like a lecturing mom, but mealtimes should be quality time with your dining companions in real life. Quick-response (QR) codes for menus at restaurants can be a little annoying too, since you' re dining out with friends to spend time with them, not get absorbed in your phone. If you have to use your phone to order dinner, put it back in your purse as soon as you can.

Where you sleep, for example, should be a restful place, not a place to get worked up over social media posts. Start your digital detox by taking the television out of the room, and definitely keep your phone elsewhere while you sleep.

A. You are not alone as a digital addict.

B. Ask for a paper menu whenever possible.

C. Specify some areas of your home as tech-free.

D. Try setting aside your phone for an afternoon.

E. It is a planned and mindful break from digital technology.

F. You just might find that you now have time for a new hobby.

G. Taking breaks from social media guarantees you a good sleep.

"We found that street lighting strongly reduced moth (飞蛾) population compared with unlit sites... and affected moth development," the study stated.

The study's results apply to a localized level and cannot be used to determine whether national-level populations are declining due to light pollution. However, it adds further weight to existing research on how light pollution affects ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots and highlights the need to shift to alternatives in artificial light that would tone down these effects.

The effects on insect populations are wide-ranging. More specifically, artificial light affects how moths lay their eggs and puts them at a higher risk of being spotted by predators (捕食性动物). It also affects moths' feeding behavior, which subsequently leads to declines in their population too. Light pollution thus joins a host of factors, such as climate change and deforestation, as one of the determinants of insect population decline.

While previous studies examined the effects of lighting on bats and other vertebrates, this study focused on their prey—creatures lower down in the food chain—and, as a result, complementing (补充) previous studies. Therefore, the study is concerning because it suggests an alarming loss of insects caused by artificial light, which will have far-reaching consequences for all the wildlife and ecosystems that depend on them.

Moreover, white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were found to have the worst impact on local insects and ecosystem processes. The researchers thus call for shifting away from white LEDs or employing processes such as motion sensors to make the lights less bright and changing colors and filters to avoid the negative impacts. If the findings of the study are anything to go by, local insect ecosystems will suffer considerable consequences- which will, in turn, affect the wildlife that depends on them and, ultimately, could perhaps even upset agricultural balances.