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Disney parks and cruise ships are widely known for their magical and immersive atmosphere. To keep this special charm complete, they have designed a set of secret codes. These codes allow cast members to communicate efficiently and carefully when dealing with various unexpected situations, ensuring guests' joyful experience remains undisturbed throughout their visit.

Emergency & Safety Codes

·Code 101: Informs staff that a ride will close temporarily, mostly due to necessary maintenance or potential safety concerns found in daily checks.

·Code 102: Serves as a positive signal, indicating a previously closed ride has passed all required inspections and will soon reopen to guests.

·Signal 70: Used when a child gets lost and separated from parents or guardians, helping staff quickly launch organized search efforts for family reunions.

·Code Alpha: calls for urgent medical help immediately, ensuring those facing sudden health emergencies receive timely and professional support.

Guest & cleanliness Codes

·Treasured Guest: A polite term for a badly-behaved or uncooperative guest, letting staff address problems calmly without public embarrassment.

·Customer: Specifically refers to a store thief in the park's retail areas, enabling staff to coordinate quietly and handle theft properly.

·Protein Spill/ Code V: Refers to vomit, a common issue after spinning rides or excessive sweet and greasy snacks, prompting a swift cleaning response.

·Code H: Stands for human waste like dirty diapers (尿布) and other not clean situations, ensuring prompt handling to maintain a clean environment.

Special Situation Codes

·Code Winnie (Cruise-only): A cruise-specific code meaning someone has peed in the pool, playfully linked to Winnie the Pooh's famous yellow color for easy memory.

I decided to break the ice by turning to the students, "Have you tried anything here worth recommending?" They immediately lit up, passionately suggesting the garlic butter pasta and warning us against the overly salty soup. We chatted happily about our weekend plans and favorite local snacks. The elderly couple, meanwhile, just smiled and nodded occasionally, so we kept our distance, only offering a polite "Excuse me" when passing dishes. Tom once reached for their bread basket, but I stopped him quickly — sharing food without permission is a clear etiquette (礼节) mistake.

We kept our voices moderate to avoid disturbing others and stowed our phones in our bags, following the unspoken rules of the place. When the server came with the bill, we clearly pointed out which dishes were ours to prevent confusion. By the time we finished eating, we'd exchanged social media accounts with the students and waved warmly to the elderly couple as we left.

That night gave me a valuable lesson about public dining: the key is balancing openness with respect. A simple greeting, proper conversation starters, and the ability to read other cues make all the difference. It is never about forced interaction, but about creating a pleasant shared space — whether you end up with new friends or just a peaceful, enjoyable meal.

Over the years, scientists have come up with different theories about what happens in the brain during flow states. Some believe that flow states happen during periods of intense focus, when the brain focuses more on the task at hand. Others argue that the brain calms down during flow, rather than speeds up, allowing a person's skills to take over.

In 2024, scientists brought 32 jazz guitarists to a lab to study the location and intensity of electrical activity in the brain while they were in flow. Some of the guitarists were newer at playing, and some had played at an expert level for years. The researchers asked them to give solo performances without preparation and report back whether they fell into flow states, all while being measured by machines.

They found that experienced musicians entered flow states more often and more intensely. The scientists then compared what was happening in the brain when musicians said they had high-flow performances versus low-flow ones, and the difference was obvious — there was less activity in the frontal lobes (前额叶) during flow states. Scientists believe the study's findings show that flow takes place when the brain lets go and expertise (专长) takes over.

The research suggests that some amount of expertise is required for flow, whether it is during something thrilling, or a less intense activity. However, there's no way to rush a flow state — it's something that comes on its own time. When you first learn a new skill, it's unlikely that you'll experience flow. It may emerge over time, as one's ability develops.

This isn't true. To understand why, we need to see what is in tap water. Taking the tap water supplied by Sydney Water as an example, the average water quality results were as follows: the pH was slightly alkaline (碱性的); the total dissolved solids were low enough; the fluoride (氟化物) level was appropriate for improving dental health, and it was classified as "soft" water. The water contained a small number of metals, which were too low to taste. If you were to make tea with this water, reboiling would not cause a health problem.

Water can turn into water vapor (the gas form of water) at any temperature, but it happens most at boiling. Some organic substances may escape, but inorganic ones like metals and salts stay in the water. Their level may rise a little as water turns into steam, but it's difficult to concentrate such low level to the point that would be harmful.

Suppose you boil a pot of tap water which meets safety standards in the morning and use 200ml for a cup of tea. When you reboil the leftover water to make tea in the afternoon, the mineral amount in the second cup is nearly the same as the first. The bottom line is that as long as the water in your pot originally meets the safety standards for drinking water, it will remain safe to drink even after repeated boiling.

Turning failure into success is not just about changing outcomes; it's about changing attitudes and actions. Many people fear failure. Here's a detailed guide on how to transform setbacks into stepping stones.

Accept the Failure

The first step is to accept that you have failed. This isn't about blaming others or making excuses— it's about honestly acknowledging that things didn't go as planned. Understanding and accepting your failures, whether in a job, a project, or any aspect of life, is essential to moving forward.

Analyze and Learn from Mistakes

Take a deep dive into what went wrong. Was it a lack of effort, poor planning, or an unforeseen circumstance? Reflect carefully on these questions. This reflection turns failure from a stop sign into a guidepost.

Seek Feedback and Encourage Open Communication

Leaders should create an environment where team members feel safe to discuss what happened without fear. This kind of open communication can lead to fresh ideas and a deeper understanding of the challenges faced.

Celebrate every success, no matter how small. This helps build confidence and maintain motivation. Understanding that you're moving forward, even gradually, is essential to turning failure into success. Recognizing small wins keeps you motivated on the journey.

By following these steps, you can transform failures into valuable learning experiences that pave the way to eventual success.

A. Develop a Plan of Action.

B. Celebrate Progress and Build Confidence.

C. If a team fails, open a constructive dialogue.

D. In fact, each failure brings you closer to your final goal.

E. Only by facing the truth can you learn from the experience.

F. However, those who succeed see it as a necessary step toward growth.

G. That is, this is about turning past mistakes into valuable lessons that can guide future efforts.

Between journeys, they returned to Hawaii, where they built a sustainable5 by the sea. The ocean became Alison's front6, where she played with dolphins. She would7 and release sea leaves. The dolphins would catch them and play games. Over time, the dolphins learned to8 Alison and would approach her freely.

After university, Alison continued traveling. Her survival9 earned her a spot on a TV show where she had to survive on a10 island. While she succeeded, the plastic waste on the beach shocked her. This experience11 changed her focus toward ocean protection.

Back home, she saw dolphins playing with plastic instead of leaves. This made her more12 to act. Now Alison shares her conservation13 through talks and products. She helped ban plastic bags in California, showing how policies can14 change.

"Whether you're a teacher, artist, or student, we can all help protect our15," Alison says, "Every small action matters."

A few months ago, I fell down a rabbit hole. Actually, it was a noodle hole. It all started with Instagram photo of a bowl of steaming beef soup. The soup was as clear as a polished window. In it, there was a tight roll of noodles. Soup is to noodles soul is to body.

I had never even tasted the dish (call) Lanzhou lamian, an (impressive) chewy Chinese noodle dish, which originated in Lanzhou, Gansu, but it seemed that it became my new (favor) food. Lanzhou beef noodles are not as widely known outside China some other Chinese dishes. But in recent years, the dish (begin) to become popular worldwide. Lanzhou noodle restaurants have opened in many international cities.

Everyone I spoke to had (vary) of opinions on the ideal version. A chef told me, "You should be able to taste the skill of the chef and the way the noodles (pull)." A food writer added that the soup should be flavored subtly with spices.

I kept their advice in mind as I traveled across the city and slurped (出声地吃或喝) bowl after bowl, with my cold cheeks (melt) in the steam.

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Mia and Max were raised alone by their single mother Jennifer after their dad passed away when they were kids. Jennifer worked double shifts as a waitress at a downtown bar to make ends meet, and she could never afford a baby-sitter. Luckily, the neighbors on Maple Street all lent a hand — Mrs. Brown next door would pick the kids up from school, Mr. Wilson across the road taught Max to fix bikes, and even Teenager Lila helped Mia with her homework when Jennifer was late.

In return, Mia and Max became the neighborhood's little helpers. They watered Mrs. Brown's rose bushes every evening, walked Lila's dog, Charlie, and carried groceries for the elderly Mr. Wilson. "Mommy says kindness is like a seed—you plant it, and it grows," Mia often said. Max would nod approvingly and add, "Yeah A little help goes a long way for someone in need" Their giggles and bright smiles made the quiet street feel like a big family.

A terrible thing hit one afternoon when Max fell down during the break, unconscious. Immediately sent to the hospital, he was diagnosed with a serious disease that required expensive monthly medical fees. Jennifer started saving every extra penny. Worse still, she had to feed the kids the only one can of tomato soup in the fridge one evening. Taking it out, she added more water in it and served it to them. "It's a bit watery, mommy," Mia noted, but quickly took another spoonful, adding, "But it's still yummy" Max nodded.

The next day, returning home early, Jennifer found Mia sitting on the step, selling her beloved dolls — her birthday and Christmas gifts — with a big poster reading "Dolls for Max's Medical Fees". "I love Max more than dolls," Mia whispered. Jennifer hugged her, tears wetting her shirt. The next morning, Jennifer found in the mailbox an envelope with $2,000 and a note inside, "Thanks for your kids. Your children taught us kindness. Now let us give back."

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Jennifer walked into the room, the envelope in her hand.

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Months later, Max's health improved greatly.

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