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My brother and I are only a year apart in age. When we were little, people would ask if we were twins. We lived in the mountains and only had each other for a long time, so we weren't just brother and sister, we were best friends.

Everything changed after our parents divorced. He went to live with my father, I with my mother. Sometimes he visited us and sometimes I visited them, but we grew more distant each time. By the time I was thirteen, we'd stopped hanging out altogether. I think the only time we ever spoke was at Christmas, and it was all polite but painfully awkward, like he was a complete stranger instead of my little brother.

Several years later, after being accepted to a major university three thousand miles away, I made a bold plan: to drive across the country on my own. The idea of traveling alone thrilled me, filling me with excitement and a hint of nervousness, though I knew that the road could be lonely and unpredictable — endless stretches without seeing a single person, and sometimes even wild animals crossing out of nowhere. My parents, however, thought it would be safer if my brother came along as my travel companion on the long drive to college. Needless to say, we were both furious (愤怒的) about the idea. The last thing either of us wanted was to spend a week in a car together — he, with a sister he barely knew, and I, with a "babysitter" I never asked for. But it was settled.

Two weeks later, we set off. For the first six hundred miles, neither of us spoke much unless absolutely necessary.The silence was thick with tension, and it didn't take long before we argued over what music to play, how fast to drive, and when to take breaks, each of us stubbornly sticking to our own way, rolling our eyes and sighing in frustration.

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Are Life Skills Classes Necessary?

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Su Shi was a poet, politician and educator, but he had many other strings to his bow. One of the many talents of this (amaze) clever and creative man was cooking. By far and away his most famous dish is Dongpo Pork.

Su Shi was also a master calligrapher, (rank) first of the four great calligraphers of the Song Dynasty.Prior to his adulthood, he had studied the calligraphy of Wang Xizhi and later on in life, he turned to the works of Yan Zhenqing. Nonetheless, Su Shi's calligraphy reflected his open nature and desire for self-expression. His "Cold Food Observance" (tell) of his time in exile (流放). The rising and falling strokes (笔法) are expressions of Su Shi' s emotions, and the story builds, so do the characters.

In addition to being a gifted calligrapher, Su Shi was a (distinguish) painter. The trees, rocks and (bamboo) he produced with a few twists and turns of his paintbrush were free and simple in style, but varied and expressive in meaning. To Su Shi, an old tree was particularly (symbol), as it represented surviving difficult times but still (continue) to stand tall and grow. Su Shi's perspectives the art of painting were also innovative. Through his painting, he began to explore an artist could express their innermost thoughts and experiences through their works. In his eyes, painting was poetry, and poetry was painting.

Passing drivers3 to help. A nurse appeared and4 my neck and someone called 911. The fire department arrived, and, with much5, removed me from the vehicle.

Soon, I learned I had broken my back and neck and would need to be transported to another hospital equipped to handle serious6. The doctors there ordered a plastic body cast (全身石膏) to be made for me. When I was finally discharged, I was told to keep the body cast on for four months.

I had always been active, so being restricted was completely7 to me. I felt like I had lost8 of my life. I decided to get my life back. I began physical therapy and after9 forty days, I returned to my job,10 my body cast underneath my clothes. While I had to limit how I moved, I could function fairly11.

When the body cast12, I continued physical therapy and was doing yoga within one year. I never13 my ability to recover. I always kept my eyes on the14, which was regaining my normal activities, even though I couldn't do all the things in15 the same way I did before.

I was fortunate to be alive and to have the ability to do what I could still do.

We have projects that sit waiting to be completed. Some people start college but never graduate. We have books that we never finish reading. Many people are great at beginning things but can't seem to finish strong.

Not finishing what we started has been a repeated problem for us. We have to face it. Whenever we delay, or put to the side, the things that will help us accomplish our goals, we stop developing our potential.

Not finishing not only causes us to stop making progress but also we find it harder whenever we do decide to start again. Consider this: every time I begin a new exercise program my muscles are sore (疼) for a few days. After a few weeks of routine, the muscles get accustomed to the program and grow stronger. Thus, no more sore muscles. Well, when I take some time off I fear starting again.

Strong finishers are able to focus on getting the best result from anything that they start. So how do we know that we are a strong finisher? Along with the huge feeling of accomplishment, other people will begin to notice the change. They will have no choice but to recognize our strong finishing ability. We will be rewarded with more trust from them.

A. The list goes on and on.

B. We should have the confidence.

C. Why don't we have the interest any more?

D. Sounds silly, but that is what we do all of the time.

E. I know that my muscles are going to be sore again.

F. They will see we are able to climb and conquer the mountain.

G. Not being a strong finisher can limit our ability to conquer our goals.

For decades, Body Mass Index (BMI) dominated weight assessments. This simple height-weight calculation sorts people from underweight to overweight. Yet Dr. Melanie Jay from NYU points out its problems: BMI gives the same ranges for 20-year-old athletes and 70-year-old grandparents. It ignores muscle mass, bone density, and health conditions, sometimes regarding fit individuals as overweight. Recent studies show that nearly 30% of people classified as overweight by BMI actually have healthy body fat percentages and normal metabolic profiles.

Newer metrics like the Body Roundness Index (BRI) focus on waist size instead of weight. "Belly fat is more dangerous than overall weight," says Dr. Jay. Research indicates fat around organs produces harmful chemicals linked to diabetes and heart disease. However, even BRI has limitations — it can't distinguish between fat types or account for medical conditions affecting belly size, such as digestive disorders.

Doctors increasingly emphasize overall health markers over specific weights. "Instead of focusing on a'magic number,' we examine blood pressure, cholesterol (胆固醇), sleep quality and energy levels," notes Dr. Jay. For those with weight-related conditions, even 5-10% weight loss can significantly improve health. A 2023 study found patients who achieved modest weight reduction showed better health markers than those pursuing extreme weight loss.

The healthiest weight, experts agree, isn't found on charts but through sustainable habits. "When you eat nutritiously and stay active, your body finds its natural healthy weight," advises Dr. Freedhoff. For some, medications or surgery may help, but the real goal is lifestyle change — not to achieve an ideal number on your scale. True health,after all, is measured not by a momentary reading on a scale, but by the daily choices that nourish both body and life.

A philosophy of artful thinking is a good way to avoid this. To think artfully means to solve problems using not just our brains, but also our hands, eyes, and ears, along with our emotions. This approach taps into the cognitive (认知的) resources that are spread throughout our bodies but often go unused.

Changing how we think is hard work. And it starts with a mindfulness practice. Accessing artful intelligence requires being mindful of how we think with our body, how we use our limbs (四肢), organs, and emotions to make sense of the world. Be mindful of all the different messages your body is sending you as well as the different roles and functions your bodily actions can play. For example, gesturing (做手势) in conversations is not just communicative. These movements often help the speaker to smooth out their thought process and assist in getting the words out.

Today, Big Tech is pushing a message of artificial-intelligence craziness and fear. What makes you stuck in it? It's seeing the same things wherever you look. Big Tech gives you screens, hoping that your attention will always be attracted by their devices. If you want to find more freedom in this AI-filled world, improve your ability to mindfully shift your attention between different objects or levels of focus. Remember everything is born of a choice.

Artful thinking demands effortful mindfulness to ensure that what we do, what we hope to achieve by using these technological tools, will not weaken our humanity. As Thich Nhat Hanh said, "Mindful living is an art, and each of us has to train to be an artist."

Now in a striking new hardcover edition, Fooled by Randomness is the word-of-mouth sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb — seasoned trader, renowned risk expert, knowledgeable scholar, and New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan — has written a modern classic that turns on its head what we believe about luck and skill.

This book is about luck — or more precisely, about how we perceive and deal with luck in life and business. Set against the backdrop of the most notable forum in which luck is mistaken for skill — the world of trading — Fooled by Randomness provides captivating insight into one of the least understood factors in all our lives. Writing in an entertaining narrative style, the author tackles major intellectual issues related to the underestimation of the influence of happenstance on our lives.

The book is populated with a number of characters, some of whom have grasped, in their own way, the significance of chance: the baseball legend Yogi Berra; the philosopher of knowledge Karl Popper; the modern financier George Soros; and the Greek voyager Odysseus. We also meet the fictional Nero, who seems to understand the role of randomness in his professional life but falls victim to his own irrational foolishness.

However, the most recognizable character of all remains unnamed —the lucky foolwho happens to be in the right place at the right time — he embodies the "survival of the least fit." Such individuals attract devoted followers who believe in their mentor's (导师) insights and methods. But no one can copy what is obtained by chance.

Are we capable of distinguishing the fortunate charlatan (冒充内行的人) from the genuine innovator? Must we always try to uncover nonexistent messages in random events? It may be impossible to guard ourselves against the unpredictability of the goddess Fortuna, but after reading Fooled by Randomness we can be a little better prepared.

AMHS International Dinner FAQs

Saturday, November 5,6-8pm

What is this event?

International dinner is a celebration of culture and diversity within the Magnet community, complete with entertainment from some of Magnet's talented musicians thanks to Mr. Grimshaw!

Who can participate?

Made for all to attend as a community building event.

What does the canteen provide?

The canteen provides the tables, plateware, chafing dishes (保暖锅), serving pans, drinks and gloves. $75.00 will be offered per table to help offset (补偿) food costs.

What do I (or my team) have to provide?

The table for each country (which can be one person or a few people working together) will have to pick a country and provide 2-4 dishes from that country. The dishes should each be made to serve 150 small sample size portions. The pans provided will fit neatly into chafing dishes. Please also bring your own serving containers and any decorations that might enhance the table. Examples would be tablecloths from the country or a small flag from the represented country.

When do I bring the food?

The food should be brought hot (if to be served hot) the night of between 4:45-5:00pm.

Who can volunteer?

Anyone can volunteer — students, parents, supporters. Students can volunteer and will be used as servers and clean up the night of and for set up on Friday, November 4 (3:45-5:30pm). Our biggest need is for people to take a table and bring food for that table. Sign up here.

What is the ticket price?

Ticket price is $15.00 per person or $40.00 for a family.

Questions? email amhsinternationaldinner@gmail.com

AMHS= Academic Magnet High School       FAQs= frequently asked questions

For twelve years, I had worked at the hospital. One day, they informed me that I was no longer needed. I knew it was a cost-cutting measure to replace me with someone less experienced and lower-paid, yet the pain of feeling useless remained.

When I was sad and worried about my future, a fellow health educator at another hospital shared, "I've just learned the most helpful tool. No matter what the situation is, there is an opposite, a benefit. Our typical response is to focus on the losses of jobs, marriage, home, or even health. Instead, we should concentrate on finding what we gained with our loss."

At first, I resisted her advice. I was so focused on my job that I forgot my dream of traveling around the world in a trailer (拖车) and all the things I wanted to do when I was busy. I only yearned (渴望) to get my job back, missing my office, coworkers, and the routine, as well as the meaningful challenges of organizing health education classes for sick people.

But as time went by, I grew tired of my sorrow and loneliness. I decided to try my friendˈs advice and seek some opposites. The opposite of loneliness being friendship, I called Lucy, a kind-hearted neighbor. I asked if she would like to take an exercise class with me and started to develop a friendship with her. Soon, we became good friends, often going shopping together and taking a walk every day.

Then one day, Lucy invited me to go to Mali, West Africa, to volunteer there. It was a poor area where people lived in mud huts without modern conveniences. However, the villagers seemed content.

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When volunteering there, I helped the villagers and also got helped.

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Returning home with a different perspective, I decided to make a change.

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A Memorable Campus Environmental Protection Day

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What makes a family a family is subjective, but one thing is(powerful) than any definition, and that's love.

After Rick Baldwin and his wife Keia Jones-Baldwin of Kernersville, got married, they came to the difficult(realize) that a biological baby wasn't in the cards for their family. In 2015 the Jones-Baldwin family started opening their doors to children may never have experienced real parental love. They(adopt) some of the kids since the family welcomed six kids.

Their first adoptee was Ayden, 8-year-old boy who lived with them for two years before they(official) made him a Jones-Baldwin. Princeton, a white newborn, was only supposed to be with them for a couple months but also ended up(stay) for two years before he joined the excited family. Keia started a platform(call) Raising Cultures, where she shares her experiences as a mom through (video), pictures, and other resources.

On a larger scale, Keia's work with Raising Cultures serves a reminder to world that when it comes to family, "Love is color-blind."

The family's first days in the new city were filled with3. Later, they temporarily relied on the kindness of strangers and the food from local4. The children,5 to the difficult situation, often went to bed hungry, but their parents never let them feel6 in their struggles.

One day, a kind-hearted neighbor offered them a warm meal. This simple act of7 brought tears to the parents' eyes and a sense of hope to the family. The neighbor8 others to support the family with clothes, toys, and even tutoring for the children.

As time passed, the parents worked tirelessly to learn the language and9 stable employment. The father,10 with a natural ability in mechanics, found work at a local garage, while the mother began working as a cleaner. The children, inspired by their parents11 adapted to their new environment.

Finally, the family's living conditions12, and they moved into a small but cozy apartment. The walls were covered with paintings drawn by the children. Each one was a (n)13 of their hope for a better future. The parents, who overcame their initial14, often reflect on the generosity of strangers and the15 of the community.

You want to learn, you want to listen to your teacher, and you want to absorb all of that information in class — but it can be hard to focus on a lecture when your mind wanders. So staying focused in class is essential for effective learning. Here are some tips to help you pay attention in class.

Remove distractions. If you want to concentrate in class, start by removing distractions. Physical removal is the best way to deal with distractions. Or if you have a habit of using your phone, keep it in your locker.

Prepare before class. Look over your homework, read your textbook, or review previous notes. This will get your brain into "class mode" and help you focus. Additionally, set up your desk or workspace before class and make sure you have everything you need.

Sit in the front of the class. Studies show that students who sit in the front generally have better grades. Avoid sitting with friends if you're not tempted to talk. Sitting in the front allows you to keep an eye on the teacher and board.

Participate in Class. Contributing to the lesson by asking and answering questions can keep you engaged. It also signals to the teacher that you're trying to pay attention. Write down important parts of the lesson and use different colors or a highlighter to make key points stand out. You can also reorganize it after class for further research.

Focus on the present moment and avoid daydreaming. If your mind wanders, refocus on the lesson. Create your own motivation by finding personal connections, interesting facts, or setting small goals. Reward yourself after completing tasks. Practice paying attention through activities like meditation. If you're struggling, talk to your teachers. They can offer personalized solutions.

Taking care of your body. Getting enough sleep is crucial. Aim for 8 to 12 hours for optimal focus. Have a healthy diet with foods like leafy greens, fatty fish, berries, and nuts. Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine and sugary drinks. Exercise can relieve tension and improve concentration. Try to be active between classes or during breaks.

A. Practice paying attention.

B. Adjust your thought patterns.

C. If your mind wanders, focus on the lesson.

D. Taking notes is another great way to focus.

E. This can help you stay organized and ready to learn.

F. A better environment can help you focus more on the lesson.

G. If you know a classmate is distracting you, try sitting somewhere else.

Research reveals chatbots frequently outperform humans in empathy (同理心). A 2023 study found 80% of patients preferred chatbots' response to doctors' advice. Similarly, a 2024 experiment showed even when humans were paid to create thoughtful replies, they still fell short of ChatGPT's sympathy.

The secret to the chatbots' success lies in mistakes humans make. When humans see someone in pain, we often share personal stories ("I've struggled too") or rush to give advice ("Do this!"). While well-meaning, rushing to share opinions can minimize someone's pain, and shifting the focus to ourselves weakens hope to be heard. Chatbots, however, avoid these errors. Without personal experiences or urgency to solve problems, they focus entirely on the speaker. In a 2024 study, Microsoft's Bing Chat scored higher than humans by using a three-step method: explaining people's struggles, acknowledging and justifying how they might feel, and asking follow-up questions.

Humans can also adopt similar strategies like "looping for understanding"—repeating others' words in their own terms and checking correctness ("Do I have that right?"). Chatbots are natural loopers, and when humans learn it, they better understand others' emotions and make them feel heard. These skills extend beyond strengthening family and friend bonds: dozens of studies show managers and employers using such methods tend to have more loyal, effective, and productive employees.

Despite AI's impressive listening skills, it has limits. Chatbots repeat formulaic (公式化的) responses ("I hear you") that feel robotic over time. They can't feel or truly care for us, and studies show most human beings still want to engage with other humans. Some of the bugs of human connection are also, in fact, features. Chatbots can't roll their eyes or leave our texts unanswered. But the fact that we often must earn human empathy, and that it comes from limited beings who sacrifice (牺牲) to be there for us, is part of its beauty.

Wherever they began, sled races quickly became popular. The famous Cresta Run, named after the Swiss town near the base of its course, was built in 1885 using snowbanks. The first organized competition was in 1898, hosted by the first bobsled club in nearby St.Moritz (a city in Switzerland). It was then that sledding began to separate from the luge to include two new sports: bob sledding, and skeleton sledding (俯式雪橇).

Cresta Run is considered the birthplace of the skeleton, a particularly daring form of sledding. Unlike the luge, where competitors ride feet-first on a sled with metal runners, the skeleton sledding is a steel sled with a slim appearance. Riders lie down on the sled headfirst, then drop suddenly down an ice track. Bobsledding, meanwhile, involves teams of two to four in which the person in front controls directions and the player in back brakes when needed. It earned its name after competitors started swinging back and forth to speed up the sled.

Bobsledding initially overtook skeleton sledding in popularity, becoming one of a handful of sports played at the first Winter Games in 1924. The skeleton sledding was limited to the Cresta Run for decades because other bob runs around the world were not built for the steel skeleton sled. But in the 1970s, adjustments were made to both the skeleton and bob runs in order to include the event at future winter games.

Walsh believes the videos gained popularity because she is 75. "It's because I'm a senior," said Walsh. "You don't usually see someone my age doing hip-hop and moving like that." But actually, it's more than that. Just as her profile claims, Walsh's videos are "inspiring the world to dance like no one is watching".

"Dance isn't just your body, it's what you're feeling inside about the dance and it's what comes out here in your face," Walsh said. "What I want to put through my movement is how much fun it is and how much joy it gives you."

From a young age, Walsh loved to dance but her family didn't have the money for classes. When she was nearly 30, she got her daughter ballet lessons, which her daughter hated. So, she took her daughter out and started classes herself right away.

Walsh believes her lifelong passion for dance is what motivates her today. "Everybody has to have a passion in their life," she said. "It's like that saying, ‘A life without passion is a life half lived.' I believe that."

Walsh dances for fun and fitness, but also for therapy (心理治疗). She struggled through countless hardships, and she has more than enough reasons to keep her down. But they don't. She turns to her faith, her friends and of course, dance, to shine as an inspiration to those around her.

Gilbert, one of Walsh's followers, says she inspires him every day. "She's a beautiful soul who teaches me that it doesn't matter about your age or your size. As long as you feel good, that's all that matters," says Gilbert. "I am truly thankful that Walsh is teaching me at the age of 32 to live my life full and stop being so scared."

The London Eye       (Tickets from £24.50)

Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flight with breathtaking views over London as well as an amazing 4D experience. Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.

Tower of London       (Tickets from £25)

Hear the many stories of the Tower of London on a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour. See the famous Crown Jewels, the White Tower and find out what it was like to be a prisoner in the Tower of London.

Kidzania London       (Tickets from £18.50)

Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. Work to earn KidZos and save them for next time or spend them in the Airport Shop. Great for kids to learn and have fun.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich       (Tickets from £16)

Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. See and stand astride the Prime Meridian line (子午线), the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time. Learn about the history of longitude (经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space, and enjoy amazing views over London.

Coronavirus information: London is currently subject to a four-week national lockdown from 5 November, which means attractions are temporarily closed. You can still book tickets in advance ready for when they reopen with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Cycle or walk to these attractions where possible.

The first time we set eyes on the beautiful dress "big Red."father, mother and I were walking slowly through the freshly fallen snow on our way to Hubble's Hardware store on Main Street.

The colorfully decorated window display held the best toys ever and some other things. And hey were all placed pleasantly beneath   the breathtaking dress of Big Red. Mother's   eyes were glued to the massive flame of red satin(绸缎)，dotted with twinkling stars.

"My goodness,"she managed to say in dreamlike wonder."Would you just look at that dress!"Then,totally out of character, mother unexpectedly danced on the slippery sidewalk. Beneath the heavy,grey wool coat that she had worm every winter for as long as I could remember,mother lost her balance and fell clumsily. Father quickly caught her.

Her cheeks redder than usual, mother blamed dad for laughing."Oh,stop that!" she ordered, as my father swept the snow from her coat."What a silly dress to be displayed there in the window of Eaton's!" she shook her head in disbelief. "Who on earth would want such a brightly-colored dress? It is too expensive."As we continued to walk down the street, mother turned back for one more look."My goodness! You'd think they'd display something that a person could use!"

Christmas was around the corner and the red dress was soon forgotten.Mother was not the one to wish for, or spend money on,things that were not practical."There are things we need more than this,"she'd always say, or,"There are things we need more than that."

Father,on the other hand, liked to buy things whenever the budget allowed. Of course,he'd get a scolding for his occasional spending like this,but it was all done with the best intention.

On our last trip to town before Christmas,we were driving up Main Street when mother suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Would you just look at that!"She pointed excitedly as Dad drove past Eaton's."That big red dress is gone," she said in disbelief. "It's actually gone."

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Dad looked quickly and smiled,"Yes,it is not there!"

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I'll never forget that Christmas morning when father handed mother a box.

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As is shown in the survey conducted by our school's English newspaper,

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