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The price of fashion — economically and environmentally — has led to the rise of new way of dressing, and it's beginning to take off in Australia, too. As people now choose to wear more clothes fewer (time), clothing rental services have become increasingly popular.

"I think it's an amazing idea," says Tanya Perilli, who owns a clothing rental shop. "Customers today look past the fact that something is secondhand and focus instead the fact that they have something unique to wear are not overstuffing their own wardrobes (衣柜) or contributing to landfill."

Tanya's shop offers fashion clothes for women (rent) rather than purchase them outright, providing a less expensive (solve) to one-time event dressing. The concept (be) certainly not new — men have been renting good suits for decades — but for female shoppers, it is just taking off. This clothing-as-service model follows the broader societal movement towards shared economies.

Tanya is also looking beyond special-occasion dresses to less formal clothing, she plans to package as capsule wardrobes and offer to travellers, such as those headed to weddings abroad, with a longer-term rental period. "I really want to make this work for (people) lives today, and I know that doesn't always mean (return) a dress on the Monday after a special weekend," she says.

Here are some tips worth following in order to communicate more effectively.

Keep your audience in mind.

Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged when you tailor your communications to their interests. This will engage their desire to understand and interact with the information.

Don't use ten words when one will do.

Even the most engaged and committed audience will eventually get bored. Keeping your message simple and clear will make it easier for people to understand. However, they're hearing it for the first time. Keep it simple.

If you've ever worked as an instructor, manager, trainer or coach, you'll know that there are few better ways to learn new information than to teach it. Ask the audience to contribute their ideas or to take a role in explaining new concepts and policies to others. Allow them to lead discussions and meetings to develop their communication skills.

Consider the best method to deliver your message.

If the information you're communicating isn't urgent, consider sending an email. Written communication will give your audience more time to review it, think it over, and follow up with questions.        

Building effective communication skills takes time, but the effects are worth the effort.

A. Be patient.

B. Get the audience involved.

C. The best messages are often simple.

D. Speak directly to what matters to them.

E. You may be surprised by what your listeners offer.

F. It will also give them a handy record to refer back to.

G. As the speaker, you already know what you're going to say.

According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. "There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I'm not convinced that food is one of them," she says. "It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren't necessarily healthy."

Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the "Division of Responsibility," where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots.

Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. "When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,' you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,'" says Markey. "Let them feel like they have some control over it."

I've been trying out these strategies and I've found that when I'm less restrictive, they do make better decisions. "Feeding is a long game," says Markey. "The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don't eat it, they' re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks."

It was the day of the school's art exhibition. Students from various classes had been preparing their artworks for weeks. The exhibition hall was filled with many paintings, sculptures, and handicrafts, each one carefully crafted and placed to display the students' best efforts. The walls seemed to come alive with colors and shapes, as the morning sunlight streamed through the high windows, casting a warm light over the displays.

Miss Smith, the art teacher, was walking around, admiring the students' wonderful work. Suddenly, she noticed that Jack, one of her most talented students, was standing alone in front of his painting, looking rather depressed. His painting, which was usually filled with lively colors and unique perspectives(视角), seemed dull and unfinished today. The edges were rough, and the colors seemed to mix together without the usual harmony.

Miss Smith went over and gently asked Jack what the matter was. Jack hesitated, and then admitted that he had been going through a tough time lately. His parents were pressuring him to focus more on academics and were considering making him quit art classes. This had been weighing heavily on his mind, and he had lost his inspiration. He had spent many sleepless nights wondering how to balance his love for art with his parents' expectations.

Miss Smith understood the situation all too well. She knew Jack had a real gift for art and didn't want to see him give up so easily. She told Jack that she would talk to his parents and try to make them understand his passion. She told stories of famous artists who had faced similar challenges but had gone on pursuing their dreams. She also showed Jack some sketches(素描)she had made when she was young and had faced doubts about her own artistic path. Jack's eyes widened slightly as he saw the familiar struggles in his teacher's past works.

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In East China's Anhui province, a 2-meter-wide alley separates a pair of gray walls. At first glance it may seem insignificant., to those who know its history, Liuchi Alley in Tongcheng symbolizes much more than its initial appearance would suggest.

In the Qing Dynasty, there were two families both with (influence)members within the court of Emperor Kangxi. To the south was the Zhang family and to the north was the Wu family. But the two families had a fierce quarrel (result)from the disagreement over the boundary between their houses. Unable to resolve it locally, the Zhangs asked their family member Zhang Ying, a trusted top official in the emperor's court, help. Zhang called for them to step back 1 meter from the boundary instead of (back)them, which moved the two families so much that both did exactly that. A 2-meter-wide alley between the houses serving as the boundary (bear)with the name Liuchi Alley, which originated from the Mandarin word for six and chi — a traditional Chinese unit of (long)that corresponds to one-third of a meter.

Nowadays, Liuchi Alley, one of the most famous (attraction)in Tongcheng, stands as a model of harmonious and respectful neighbor relations in China, illustrates the ancient wisdom of conflict resolution, inspiring people (address)problems properly and foster a harmonious social environment.

One day, when her baby was about three months old, her whole family went out to a restaurant with baby necessities. When they stepped out of the car, the baby needed to2 again. Since they were all exhausted, they piled into the restaurant3.

The family was messy and loud. While nursing the baby, Berne saw him moving restlessly and4 he'd start crying any moment. As it was really5, she started to feel hopeless and became a little6.

Then, her unsung7 showed up: an older woman. Berne8 she would say how cute the baby was, but the woman9 her. She first said, "What a(n)10 family." Looking at the children sitting quietly, she added, "It' s not11 to sit at a table for a long time."

Finally, she12 Berne and said kindly, "Look at you, mom. You're doing such a good job." With these words, she left with a smile.

Nearly 10 years later, Berne is still moved by the woman's13. She always treasures that14. It was the woman's compliment (赞美) that made her, someone who sometimes felt invisible then, feel15 and valued during such a challenging time.

Looking to find that perfect book? Whether you're an enthusiastic reader or just hopping onto the reading train, choosing a good book to read can be a challenging task, especially with so many books to choose from.! We've got the best tips and tricks for picking out what you'll read next.

Read books by your favorite author (s)

Reach for a book you know you'll like because of the author. If you're an enthusiastic reader, you probably have an author or two you absolutely adore. Check the works of your favorite author (s) to see what you haven't read.!

Reach for classics or award-winning books

. Narrow down your search by taking a look at classics or award-winning books. These books are considered notable for a reason, so pick one up to see if it's your cup of tea.

Sometimes the best way to pick a book is by phoning a friend. Reach out to a book-loving friend or family member to see if they've read anything good lately. Head over to a local bookstore or library and ask workers what they'd advise you to read.

Participate in a book club

Join or start a book club to discover new books. In a book club, you read, discuss, and analyze books of all genres (类型), topics, and preferences.. It also helps you make new friends, and gives you the chance to expand your personal library.

A. Ask for book recommendations

B. Seek suggestions from book lovers

C. Luckily, you've come to the right place

D. Being a member can motivate you to read

E. These unread titles may just be 5-star reads

F. You may find real drive to read in a book club

G. It's easy to feel confused when there are countless books to choose from

Such a contribution would add to the tens of millions of tons of electronic products the globe abandons annually. Cell phones, computers and other digital products often contain mercury (汞), lead or other poisons. When improperly disposed of, they can pollute air, water and soil. In 2022, about 78% of the world's e-waste end up in landfills or at unofficial recycling sites, where laborers risk their health to clean up rare metals.

The AI boom (热潮) rapidly consumes data storage devices and high-performance components, which are usually replaced when new versions are available. To calculate the e-waste contribution, researchers examined hardware use, lifespan, and the industry's growth rate. Their prediction is an estimate that could change based on various factors.

This study's biggest value comes from its attention to AI's broad environmental impacts, says Shaolei Ren, a researcher at the University of California, Riverside. "We might want AI companies to slow down a bit," he says.

Few countries mandate (强制) the proper disposal of e-waste, and those that do often fail to carry out their existing laws on it. Twenty-five U. S. states have e-waste management policies, but there is no federal law that requires electronics recycling.

Thankfully, some companies claim to be taking independent action. Microsoft and Google have committed to reaching net zero waste and net zero emissions respectively by 2030. They have many options to limit e-waste. It's possible to squeeze more life out of servers, for instance, through regular maintenance and updates or by shifting worn-out devices to less-intensive applications. These strategies are vital to reduce e-waste and benefit society, the study authors estimate.

For this new translation, Palma aimed to stick to Dante's terza rima rhyme pattern. In the original, the first and third lines rhyme, and the second line sets up the rhyme for the next group. Here's how Palma's version of Canto 1 of Purgatorio starts: "Right now, my small boat of wisdom raises its sails, ready to sail through the dangerous waters and leave this rough sea behind."

Approaching the translation this way is challenging as one can't focus on just three lines at a time. Many English translations use free poetry or a looser rhyme, which Palma admits can be good. But he believes not reproducing the rhymes means losing much of the poem's sound and music. He also thinks it fails to show readers what Dante did.

Palma isn't the first to attempt this. So, what's the value in another translation of The Divine Comedy? Joseph Luzzi, a literature professor, said translation is a form of autobiography, which has no fixed rules.

Luzzi recently published his translation of Dante's Vita Nuova, a less-known work. It portrays a young Dante's experience. In these works, themes like love, the exploration of human nature, and the pursuit of self-improvement arc noticeable. Translating his work keeps it alive, and its relevance is clear.

We can learn from these translations and discussions that literature has the power to connect different times and cultures. It encourages us to think deeply, explore different ways of expression, and continuously improve our understanding and appreciation of the world.