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Years later, I3 knitting in Madison, Wisconsin, where I was in graduate school and feeling the4 of my studies. One day, as I cycled to school past a knitting store, I stopped and went inside. I was not even sure what I was5. The mittens (手套) in the display area6 me, and I determined that I would learn to knit these sweet mittens. Too7 a project for a beginner, but the store8 were kind and patient with my daily visits for instructions.9, the mittens saved my soul in that tense studies and other life events of love and loss.

My busy fingers wrapped in yarn have long10 my anxiety during medical appointments and hospital stays for friends and family. Knitting scarves for my daughter when she went away for university also brought me11 as I imagined every stitch of love wrapped around my now-adult child — as once my arms12 her when she was young.

My mother's13 is great, but the major life lesson she taught me through knitting is that there is a step-by-step process of building, tearing down and14. It requires15 and belief that stitches that are cast off can always find their way back on.

Are you looking for a way to go through life just a little happier? The truth is, the path to happiness lies in finding your core values.Live authentically and presently in the moment and you'll find the happiness you seek. Keep reading for tips to find a happier life.

Identify your core values.

Boost your overall happiness by acting with your values. Stop for a minute and think about what's most important to you. Not material possessions, but the people, circumstances, and feelings that make you feel like your life has meaning.As long as the things you do and the decisions you make follow along with those core values, you'll feel at peace.

Set realistic goals for yourself.

Achieve small goals to trigger a release of feel-good hormones. When you accomplish something, you naturally feel good about yourself.Break big goals into smaller goals to keep those good feelings coming.

Exercise to release feel-good chemicals in your brain. The neurochemicals and hormones your brain releases when you exercise automatically lift your spirits and put you in a better mood — and the effect tends to last for a while after you've stopped exercising. The more active you are throughout the day, the more happy hormones your brain will produce to keep your mood.

Engage with nature.

Spend time outdoors to unleash a kinder, happier you. Simply being in nature helps reduce stress and increase your ability to connect with others — both of which contribute to a happier, more positive outlook..

A. Keep your body active.

B. And they reflect in everything you do.

C. Keep your mind active with daily challenges.

D. These are the things you want to order your life around.

E. Spend your time hiking, journaling, reading, and meditating.

F. This is partly because your brain releases hormones that cause you to feel good.

G. You'll also find that you're healthier if you spend a little time each week in nature.

These are the questions the cartoonist and writer Amy Kurzweil brings to Artificial: A Love Story, a graphic memoir that takes a heartfelt look at the technological dimensions of human connection. Kurzweil's perspective and storytelling shows her close relationship with her father, computer scientist and inventor Ray Kurzweil, who has long predicted the eventual merging of human and machine.

At its core, Artificial is an intimate story about how we preserve the bonds of family and the meaning of heritage across physical and temporal distances. Kurzweil narrates the life of her grandfather, Fritz "Fred" Kurzweil, who died when Ray was only 22.

Now Fred is coming back to life, in a way, through AI. His memories, pieced together through personal letters and documentation, have become data, fed to an algorithm (算法) for Ray Kurzweil's latest invention: Fredbot, a chatbot that will write in the voice of his father. Amy Kurzweil, who was tasked with gathering and digitizing thousands of old, often handwritten documents, brings a keen eye to her illustrations, contrasting the ambitious goals of her father's project and the mundanity of sifting through (仔细筛选) file after file, box after box, in a family storage unit. Throughout the narrative, she thinks about the meaning not only of these materials but also of the digital relics of our everyday lives.

Human presence is powerful, yet it is also fleeting. It can arise through the technologies we use to connect with others but is subject to the mistakes of memory and perspective. Kurzweil expresses a growing understanding of her family's legacy and how it has influenced her life as an artist and her relationships.

Most plants need to be located near a window for light. Often this means taking up limited bookcase space. PICO is different because, while setting it on a tabletop is an option, it can also mount to vertical (垂直的) surfaces. In fact, it comes with a magnetic mount (支架), which could be used on a refrigerator or desk, plus a standard wall mount and Velcro option for mounting to windows, mirrors and other surfaces.

After the unit is fully constructed, all you have to do is add a bit of soil and a few of your favorite seeds. There is no membership or seed pod to purchase. Watering is stable and consistent with a water container and easy fill spout (注水口). A transparent window in the front allows you to easily see when more water is needed, typically about once each week. From there, the system automatically absorbs water from the container through the soil, using an on-demand system that restores moisture as the soil dries out.

With location and watering figured out, the last major aspect for successful indoor growth is proper lighting. PICO is equipped with a multi-spectrum (多光谱) growing light that conveniently extends from the small planter design. As your plant grows, the light extends up one foot higher for consistent light.

PICO is the newest addition to the urban gardening product line from Altifarm Enverde, the company that previously released two larger versions of in-home garden systems. While PICO is not intended to provide high quantities of food, its automatic functions and placement versatility make it an option for growing readily available herbs, visually pleasing succulents, or fragrant mini roses.

2,500 exhibits were showcased in a launch ceremony of PANDA GO! FEST HK, the city's largest panda-themed exhibition, at Hong Kong's airport on Monday, Dec. 2. 2024. They will be publicly displayed at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui this weekend before setting their footprint at three other locations this month.

One designated spot is Ocean Park, home to the twin cubs, their parents and two other pandas gifted by Beijing this year. The design of six of the sculptures, made of recycled rubber barrels and resins (树脂) among other materials, was inspired by these bears.

The cubs — whose birth in August made their mother Ying Ying the world's oldest first-time panda mom — may meet visitors in February. Ying Ying and the twin cubs' father, Le Le, are the second pair of pandas gifted by Beijing to Hong Kong since the former British colony returned to China's rule in 1997.

The new pair of Beijing-gifted pandas, An An and Ke Ke, who arrived in September, appeared relaxed and enjoyed their new home at Ocean Park. They are set to meet the public on Sunday.

The displays reflect Hong Kong's use of pandas to boost its economy vast the Chinese financial hub works to regain its position as one of Asia's top tourism destinations. Pandas are considered China's unofficial national mascot. The country's giant panda loan program with overseas zoos has long been seen as a tool of Beijing's soft-power diplomacy. Hong Kong's tourism industry representatives are upbeat about the potential impact of housing these pandas, hoping to boost visitor numbers even though caring for pandas in captivity (圈养) is expensive. Officials have encouraged businesses to capitalize on the popularity of the bears to seize opportunities in what some lawmakers have called the "panda economy."

No matter where you are in the world, there're plenty of events — both online and offline — to enjoy.

Loy Krathong, Thailand

November 15

It is a beautiful festival where people float decorated baskets made from banana leaves in rivers to honor the goddess of water. Celebrations are held across the country, which are marked by fireworks and lantern displays. Floating a krathong is a form of gratitude and prayer for good fortune.

Film Festival Cologne, Germany

November 21-December 1

Celebrating film and cinema, the festival features a diverse selection of feature films, documentaries, including short films from both established and emerging filmmakers. In addition to the screenings, the festival awards several prizes, including the prestigious Audience Award.

Festival of Lights, Lyon, France

December 5-8

Originally a religious festival to honor the Virgin Mary, it has now transformed into a major cultural celebration. It features stunning light displays and installations that illuminate the city. The two main focal points of activity are typically the Basilica of Fourviere, which is lit up in different colors, and the Place des Terreaux, which hosts a different light show each year.

Christmas in the Park, Auckland, New Zealand

December 7

One of the largest free outdoor Christmas concerts in the Southern Hemisphere, it features live performances from local artists, including music, dance, and theatrical acts, often showcasing a mix of traditional Christmas carols and holiday songs.

Kochi Muziris Biennale, Kochi, India

December 12-March 29, 2025

Set against the backdrop of Kochi's rich cultural heritage, the biennale showcases contemporary art from around the world in various mediums such as painting, sculpture, installation, video, and performance art.

My dog, Molly, ran after me as I walked to my car that fall morning. I had had her only a couple of weeks, but we had become nearly inseparable. I'd gone through heart surgery a few months back. I figured taking care of a dog would keep me active. So I went to the local animal-rescue center. The little dog shaking slightly in a cage caught my eye right away. I could tell she longed to be picked up and hugged.

I went to talk to the shelter worker. "She just came in," the woman told me. "Her name is Molly." The worker opened Molly's cage and let me pick her up. I stroked her silky fur and she stopped shaking. I filled out the paperwork and took Molly home.

That fall morning last year I decided to take Molly with me for shopping. I opened the door. "Come on, Molly. Let's go." She jumped into the car and settled down on the passenger seat. I got behind the wheel and started the car.

We live in a remote area up in the hills outside San Rafael, California. You have to drive up the mountain in low gear (低速挡) to get to our driveway, which is barely wide enough for one car and ends at a steep valley.

I twisted around and backed up slowly. Just then, a flash of sunlight blinded me. I put my hand up to shield my eyes. "Oh, no! The edge!" I shouted. The car slipped in the soft soil, and rolled. I fell inside the car as it turned over down the valley. The car rolled faster. Four, five, six rolls until I heard a horrible crunch. We landed upside down. I looked over to find Molly. She was still in the passenger seat and, thankfully, she was okay.

"Sorry, girl," I gasped. Something was wrong with my left leg. I grabbed my cell phone but just as I had feared, I couldn't get a signal. Now what? There was a hole in the driver's side rear window. It was small, but just maybe…

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I gently put Molly's body through the hole.

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The voice was from Robin, my neighbor.

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Dear Chris,

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Yours,

Li Hua

On January 28, 2025, a special performance called YangBOT (amaze) audiences at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, China's most-watched TV show. Directed by famous filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the show mixed traditional Chinese yangko dance modern robot technology.

In the performance, humanoid robots (robots shaped like humans) (dress) in colorful costumes danced yangko. They spun handkerchiefs (instant) and formed creative group patterns. These robots were developed by Unitree, Chinese robotics company.

The robots learned dance moves through Al and used laser navigation ( move) safely on the uneven stage,strong joints helped them balance perfectly during fast steps. Thanks to these innovations, the robots won the hearts of millions. On social media, (topic) like "Robot Yangko" trended quickly. Young viewers called "cool", while older audiences loved its humor and festive spirit. The YangBOT program is a perfect mix of China's tech progress and (culture) pride.

While on a trip in Maine, surrounded by enthusiastic readers discussing their latest books, I3 to remember the last time I read for fun. Conversations often returned to my research, highlighting my increasing4 from non-academic interests.

Determined to find a (n)5, I started reading again, beginning with a sci-fi novel6 by my brother. This book offered a new way of looking at7, mixing technical possibility with creative storytelling.

After finishing my PhD, I still hadn't gone back to science communication. One evening, discussing moral implications of sci-fi ideas with colleagues, I was invited to8 at a popular culture convention. Nervous but excited, I faced an audience eager to9. The strong response and engagement during my talk made me10 my true passion.

Since then, I've given over 20 talks at such conventions,11 various scientific subjects. These12 highlighted the importance of breaking out of the research bubble (封闭圈子).

For early-career researchers, it's13 to get lost in the demands of the field. Sci-fi provided a valuable escape for me,14 my love for science. This journey taught me the importance of maintaining a balance between research and personal15, ensuring a fulfilling and impactful career.

Frequent small successes can turn drive into a long-term success., whatever your big goal may be. Getting a new job might be a big goal. Small goals could be updating your resume or earning a certification.

After setting your smaller goals, track your progress. Seeing progress can be highly exciting and motivating. You'll find many tools out there to help you monitor your goals. They could be a to-do list or a calendar where you can cross off tasks or days as you complete them..

It's great to feel excited about achieving your small or big goal. But not every day will go exactly as planned. Life happens.. Draft a list of the things that could get in your way. Make a plan for how to handle them. Now when an obstacle pops up, instead of losing motivation, you have a plan in place to keep the motivation going.

. This will make you no longer rely so much on feeling motivated. Choose something you already do every day to be a trigger (起因) for the action you want to make a habit. Write out an "if-then" plan. For example, if you want to create a habit of studying for a class every day, make your plan like this: If I pour my first cup of coffee then I will spend five minutes on my math homework.

A. So plan for imperfection

B. We all lose motivation from time to time

C. But you should go all out for the progress

D. Habits have positive effects on what we do

E. Start by breaking it down into small parts

F. Or you could draw a progress bar on a sheet of paper

G. Another strategy is to make working toward your goal a habit

Making choices that differ from those of most people around us is definitely a risky strategy to take. Anything that distracts us from the safety and comfort brought by the sense of belonging shakes us to our very core. We are a complex social species, and there are social rules that create stability. We, like other social species, will move toward an evolutionarily stable strategy (ESS), a behavioral strategy in a population that, once established, cannot easily be replaced by alternative strategies because it provides a high level of stability and success. We often make decisions by unconsciously reviewing what people around us are doing, and then do the same thing. Being different is uncomfortable.

However, there are always individuals who bring innovation. Think about the first macaque monkey on an isolated island that walked into the water carrying a sweet potato and washed it in the ocean. Over time, other monkeys in its group adopted this behavior, which became a part of their culture and has even been passed down through generations. This kind of new approach requires courage, creativity, a strong will, and the willingness to be rejected. Innovation can solve a problem in a new way, create a social and cultural impact felt by later generations, or result in the grandest love you might ever encounter.

Life is scary, and life is uncertain. It's natural to try to hold on to what we know to feel secure. But someone recently said to me, "If all you know extends only the length of your nose, you don't know very much at all." True understanding requires looking beyond personal experiences or surroundings to gain a more complete view of the world. Not being able to choose freely or be different holds back everyone's progress.

As one of the oldest cultivated crops, rice has played a central role in shaping cooking traditions, economies, and cultures around the world. Archaeological evidence suggests that rice was first grown over 10,000 years ago in the regions of ancient China and India. It has since spread globally, becoming a necessary part of numerous cultures. The spread of rice cultivation followed ancient trade routes, reaching the Middle East, Africa and eventually Europe and the Americas. In China and India, rice has been a staple food for a thousand years, deeply embedded in both daily life and religious rituals. Rice cultivation techniques and varieties developed in these regions have significantly influenced rice agriculture globally.

Rice holds a place of great importance in Asian cuisine, serving as a main food and a cultural symbol across many countries in the region. Each Asian cuisine has developed unique ways of preparing and incorporating rice, reflecting the diverse cooking traditions and cultural practices of this vast continent!

Rice is central to Chinese meals, often served plain to complement the variety of other dishes. Special dishes like fried rice and rice porridge are also popular. In Japan, short grain rice is a key component, most famously used in sushi. Rice is also served as a side in most meals and used in dishes like onigiri (rice balls) and sake (rice wine).

The future of rice in cuisine continues to evolve, as chefs and home cooks alike push the boundaries of creativity, blending traditional methods with modern innovations. Yet the essence of rice, as a fundamental and unifying element of so many cooking traditions, remains unchanged. As we continue to explore the endless possibilities of this extraordinary grain, we carry with us a deeper appreciation for the role it plays in connecting us .to different cultures, histories, and to each other.

During her senior year at high school, Hannah reached out to Amy Wander, head of youth programming at the library. Soon, she spent her time at the library not just checking out DVDs but also helping Wander prepare for programs and organize materials to send to other library locations."Hannah has been a true joy to work with," Wander said. "Her ideas and enthusiasm were an inspiration and her imaginative contributions made our programs engaging and interactive. We wish her all the best in her future work."

For Hannah, volunteering at the library allowed her to try on a career she'd always envisioned. "I've always had this dream of being a librarian, and it was really cool to actually see myself in that environment," she said.

This fall, Hannah started her first semester at the University of New Orleans, where she's high school, but a master's degree in library studying music performance. She studied jazz during science isn't off the table for her. "I'm hoping to find the time to keep volunteering at a library," she said. "I don't know where my life will take me, but Ill never stop loving and using libraries."

To other youth, Hannah has a message about the library. "It's so much cooler than you think. There's this idea of libraries being a boring place where you'll get shushed (发嘘声使某人安静) by the librarians and all you can do is just read books all day," Hannah explained. "But you can also do crafts, do yoga, or play games. And I think many teens don't realize that."

Courses

Instructors

Jamie Dear: He was the former chair of Jacari, an Oxford University charity that provides free lessons for students who don't speak English as their first language.

Ameya Kamath: He received a first-class honors degree in Economics at University College London.

Stephanie Lester: With senior leadership experience in a variety of education organizations, she is passionate about helping young people to succeed.

Isabella Menca: She studied Economics at the University of Oxford and has a special knowledge of the commercial legal system.

Key facts

Application deadline: 1st May

Application entrance: Submit the forms at the official website

Fees: £7,000 for native students, £7,100 for overseas students

Accommodation: Students can stay at the Oxford campus from 30th June to 13th July

Mary was very happy when she got her dream part-time job at the local bookshop. It was right next to her school, so she could walk there after classes. Her boss, Mr. Thompson, was very nice and trusted her with lots of important tasks from the beginning.

One afternoon, Mr. Thompson gave Mary and her classmate Alex a special task. He wanted them to make a plan to promote a new book series all written by teenagers. "This series is unique because it reflects the voices of young authors," Mr. Thompson explained. "I'm counting on you two to come up with something that will truly connect with the young readers. You'll have to finalize your plan before Friday since the school Reading Festival is just around the corner."

Mary was very excited and happy to help. She nodded eagerly. "Absolutely, Mr. Thompson! I can't wait to get started." She was so thrilled that she couldn't stop smiling on her way home. Finally, there was a chance to show everyone what she could do.

But working with Alex wasn't going to be easy. Alex was known for being bossy and having strong opinions. When Mary met up with him at the library to discuss their project, she knew it would be tricky. "I've worked on similar projects before, and simple booths (展位) in the school courtyard always work, and we could hand out flyers," Alex said, without even looking at Mary.

Mary frowned (皱眉头) as she thought about Alex's idea. She knew that booths worked well, but she felt they could do something more exciting to catch the attention of their classmates. The new book series deserved a special promotion. "If we just follow the same old methods, how will this book series stand out?" Mary argued. "What if we have a book reading session with some authors? Or...?"

Alex, however, didn't seem interested in exploring new ideas. He rolled his eyes at Mary's suggestions for creativity, arguing that they didn't have the time or resources to try new things. He believed the usual methods would work best.

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Despite their different opinions, Mary tried to find a solution that both could agree on.

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After the activity, Mr. Thompson called them into his office.

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For centuries, Chinese poets have caught the amazing beauty of the Fuchun River in Hangzhou through simple but poetic words. This July, poets from the BRICS countries (金砖国家) followed the same path and engaged in impromptu (即兴的) poetry event inspired by the river. Their creations were collected in Messengers from the Vernal Wood, which (release) in Germany on October 18, 2024.

(edit) Li Shaojun said poetry is a universal language expressing shared human emotions. "The BRICS countries all have a splendid history, and through this common language, we can greatly improve communication and exchange, (connect) more BRICS poets," he said.

Talking about his journey to the poetry festival, Brazilian poet Thiago Moraes said he was still excited to visit a country (total) different from his own. To his surprise, Moraes found some similarities with the Chinese poet friends in their love for nature and a (fond) for expressing their inner worlds landscape. He emphasized that poetry keeps people humble, open and diverse. "We poets should gather our efforts to make a (good) world," he added.

Ethiopian poet Seife Temam, impressed by Tang poet Li Bai, (pen) a romantic line: I am a child of the Nile, I am drawn to the Fuchun River.

Ribeiro4 €35 per person for what is usually a three-course meal that can last up to three hours. For Ribeiro, it has become a perfect platform for5 her hobby of buying food,6 new recipes and holding dinner parties.

"It's a great opportunity to share my passion for food and to7 new people," said Ribeiro. Sometimes she prepares traditional Brazilian dishes8 her native home; other times she9 dinner courses with her favorite beers.

The platform has enabled Ribeiro to realise her dream with a great deal of freedom, as10 to a restaurant where the service is11, the menu is known in advance, and the meal is expected to be no12.

"But it's also a great13, for it can sometimes take days to14 a single event," Ribeiro said. "This platform is not only15 for professional cooks, but also for those willing to discover new experiences."

Over time, the tiny seedling (幼苗) had grown into a large tomato plant with many juicy red tomatoes. Harvesting those tomatoes with my grandma was a joy I won't forget. We spent hours in her kitchen making delicious homemade spaghetti sauce.

My time in the garden with my grandma showed me that gardening is more than just a hobby. It's a way to connect with our roots. The garden became something we both loved, bringing us closer together and creating a strong bond.

I watered the plants too much and forgot to take care of the soil. It was a learning experience. But I didn't give up. Instead, I saw these moments as opportunities to learn. I read books, went to workshops, and asked experienced gardeners in my community for advice.

Yet, Mother Nature can be unpredictable. from unbearable heat to unexpected frosts. I lost some of my favorite plants due to extreme weathers. I used drought-tolerant plants and protective coverings like shade cloths and frost blankets to help my strong plants grow.

Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning. It's like finding a hidden library, where each plant and plot offers something new to discover. The more time I spend in the garden, the more I realise that the soil is not just a place for plants to grow — it's also ideal ground for my personal growth.

A. Gardening in cold weather will be rather tough.

B. Just the smell alone brought back so many memories.

C. However, my first attempts at gardening didn't go very well.

D. Then she shared stories of her own grandmother doing the same.

E. And grandma's gardening journey connects with me emotionally.

F. It's always changing and requires us to stay open to new knowledge.

G. But I started planting with the climate in mind instead of getting upset.