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Like me, this woman was here .

The idea arose because of the4 behavior of the women in the Hawthorne plant. According to5 of the experiments, their hourly output rose when lighting was increased, but also when it was dimmed. It did not   6 what was done in the experiment;7 something was changed, and productivity rose. A(n)8 that they were being experimented upon seemed to be9 to alter workers' behavior10itself.

After several decades, the same data were11 to econometric the analysis. Hawthorne experiments has another surprise store12 the descriptions on record, no systematic13 was found that levels of productivity were related to changes in lighting. It turns out that peculiar way of conducting the experiments may be have let to14 interpretation of what happed.15 , lighting was always changed on a Sunday.

American social scientist Lewis Henry Morgan introduced another theory of cultural evolution in the late 1800s. Morgan, along with Taylor, was one of the founders of modern anthropology. In his work, he attempted to show how all aspects of culture changed together in the evolution of societies..

In the early 1900s in North America, German-born American anthropologist Franz Boas developed a new theory of culture known as historical particularism. Historical particularism, which emphasized the uniqueness of all cultures, gave new direction to anthropology..

Boas felt that the culture of any society must be understood as the result of a unique history and not as one of many cultures belonging to a broader evolutionary stage or type of culture..

Historical particularism became a dominant approach to the study of culture in American anthropology, largely through the influence of many students of Boas. But a number of anthropologists in the early 1900s also rejected the particularist theory of culture in favor of diffusionism. Some attributed virtually every important cultural achievement to the inventions of a few, especially gifted peoples that, according to diffusionists, then spread to other cultures..

A. Other anthropologists believed that cultural innovations, such as inventions, had a single origin and passed from society to society. This theory was known as diffusionism.

B. In order to study particular cultures as completely as possible, Boas became skilled in linguistics, the study of languages, and in physical anthropology, the study of human biology and anatomy.

C. He argued that human evolution was characterized by a struggle he called the "survival of the fittest," in which weaker races and societies must eventually be replaced by stronger, more advanced races and societies.

D. They also focused on important rituals that appeared to preserve a people's social structure, such as initiation ceremonies that formally signify children's entrance into adulthood.

E. Thus, in his view, diverse aspects of culture, such as the structure of families, forms of marriage, categories of kinship, ownership of property, forms of government, technology, and systems of food production, all changed as societies evolved.

F. Supporters of the theory viewed as a collection of integrated parts that work together to keep a society functioning.

G. For example, British anthropologists Grafton Elliot Smith and W. J. Perry incorrectly suggested, on the basis of inadequate information, that farming, pottery making, and metallurgy all originated in ancient Egypt and diffused throughout the world.

Any discussion of this topic is bound to question the aims of education. Stuffing children's heads full of knowledge is far from being foremost among them. One of the chief aims of educations is to equip future citizens with all they require to take their place in adult society.

Now adult society is made up of men and women, so how can a segregated school possibly offer the right sort of preparation for it? Anyone entering adult society after years of segregation can only be in for a shock. A co-educational school offers children nothing less than a true version of society in miniature. Boys and girls are given the opportunity to get to know each other, to learn to live together from their earliest years. They are put in a position where they can compare themselves with each other in terms of academic ability, athletic achievement and many of the extra-curricular activities which are part of school life.

What a practical advantage it is(to give just a small example)to be able to put on a school play in which the male parts will be taken by boys and the female parts by girls! What nonsense co-education makes of the argument that boys are cleverer than girl or vice-versa. When segregated, boys and girls are made to feel that they are a race apart. Rivalry between the sexes is fostered. In a coeducational school, everything falls into its proper place. But perhaps the greatest contribution of co-education is the healthy attitude to life it encourages.

Boys don't grow up believing that women are mysterious creatures-airy goddesses, more like book-illustrations to a fairy-tale, than human beings. Girls don't grow up imagining that men are romantic heroes.

A mule probably will not even know the name of the person who gives him his instructions, nor how to get in touch with him. Usually he even does not know the person to whom he has to make delivery.

He will be told just to sit tight in a certain hotel or bar until someone contacts him. In this way if he is blown, coming through airport customs he cannot unwittingly lead agents to the next link in the chain.

All the persons at the receiving end do is to hang around the airport among the waiting crowd, and see that the mule comes through safely. If he does not, he is dimply written off as a loss.

To make identification of mules easier, several syndicates have devised their own "club ties" so that a mule wearing one can immediately be picked out.

Mules often receive careful training before embarking on their first journey. One Beirut organization, for example, uses a room with three airline seats in it. There the trainee mules sit for hours on end wearing weighted smuggling vests beneath their clothes, so that they become accustomed to standing up after a long flight in a natural way, and without revealing what they are carrying.

An outfit in Brussels maintained a comfortable apartment where the mules could relax and get a firm grip on themselves on the night before their first journey; they were helped to dress before setting out for the airport in the morning. More often than not a courier will not know precisely where he is going or what flight number is until he is actually handed his tickets at the airport. This prevents the careless boast in some bar or to a girl friend the night before.

Mules occasionally run off with the goods to keep the profit themselves. As insurance against this, a syndicate often sends a high-up on the same plane to keep a wary eye on couriers, particularly new ones. Even then things can go badly wrong. One international currency smuggler who was having trouble getting money out of Britain was offered help by a group of men who said they were in a position to "fix thing"— for a fee of course. Foolishly, the smuggler agreed to accept their help.

Unfortunately, banks' lobbying now seems to be working. The details may be unknowable, but the independence of standard-setters, essential to the proper functioning of capital markets, is being compromised. And, unless banks carry toxic assets at prices that attract buyers, reviving the banking system will be difficult.

After a bruising encounter with Congress, America's Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rushed through rule changes. These gave banks more freedom to use models to value illiquid assets and more flexibility in recognizing losses on long-term assets in their income statement. Bob Herz, the FASB's chairman, cried out against those who "question our motives." Yet bank shares rose and the changes enhance what one lobby group politely calls "the use of judgment by management."

European ministers instantly demanded that the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) do likewise. The IASB says it does not want to act without overall planning, but the pressure to fold when it completes it reconstruction of rules later this year is strong. Charlie McCreevy, a European commissioner, warned the IASB that it did "not live in a political vacuum" but "in the real word" and that Europe could yet develop different rules.

It was banks that were on the wrong planet, with accounts that vastly overvalued assets. Today they argue that market prices overstate losses, because they largely reflect the temporary illiquidity of markets, not the likely extent of bad debts. The truth will not be known for years. But bank's shares trade below their book value, suggesting that investors are skeptical. And dead markets partly reflect the paralysis of banks which will not sell assets for fear of booking losses, yet are reluctant to buy all those supposed bargains.

—Posted by Catherine Chung.a great writer

Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang

This collection contains several maths stories. The one I recommend is Division By Zero,about Jane Parkinson,a brilliant German mathematician.To her great despair,she ends up proving that mathematics is inconsistent and is able to prove that any two numbers are equal.A beautiful,thought-provoking(发人深省的)story about belief,understanding，and faith.

The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

It's about a woman who comes to work for a once-great mathematician.Due to a brain injury,he has only 80 minutes of short-term memory available to him before he forgets everything. It is filled with beautiful maths,simply and clearly described alongside finely drawn relationships between the characters.

Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro

Kovalevskaya was a 19th-century mathematician at a time when women were not allowed in most of Europe to attend university. She married a man who promised to take her to Germany to study. She made major contributions to the field and became the first woman in Russia to obtain a doctorate in mathematics.

The Ore Miner's Wife by Karl Iagnemma

It is about a miner who thinks he's discovered the proof to the problem: construct a square,equal in area to a given circle. His wife, not knowing what has suddenly taken his attention and his time, fears he is being unfaithful. A moving exploration of the joys of entering a problem whole and the desire and impossibility of truly knowing those we love.

The Tomato Seedlings

Every spring, Mom and her two girls,12-year-old Mabel and 9-year-old Lila, turned their backyard into a tomato wonderland. "More seedlings(幼苗)than we can eat! Let's share them." Mom laughed that May, her hands caked in soil.

Mabel smiled, stuffing seedlings into recycled cups. For days, the sisters became tomato fairies, leaving plants on doorsteps across their Leeds neighborhood. Number 15 Park Street got one for her famous tomato jam. Number 16 received three.

Then came Number 17 Park Street.

The girls cycled past it daily—an old brick house hid behind weeds taller than Lila. Mom once said, "Some gardens grow food. Others grow miracles(奇迹)." "This one grows sadness," Lila whispered as they stopped their bikes that afternoon.

"That's Ms. Hart's place," Mom said later, cleaning tomato jam from Lila's cheek. "She used to grow prize-winning SunGold tomatoes, the sweetest... Then... well, some changes...She stopped gardening." Her voice softened.

The sisters exchanged looks. The next morning, they stood at Ms. Hart's gate with six tomato seedlings.

"Go away," came a voice from an upstairs window.

"We brought tomatoes!" Lila explained.

"I've no time for this nonsense!"

"They just need sun and water!" Lila stepped forward, her voice steady. "We'll do all the work! Just let us plant them here, please? Otherwise……" she held up a seedling, "they'll end up in the bin by Friday. They' re SunGold tomatoes! The sweetest ever!"

Silence. Ms. Hart's shadow shifted behind the curtain. Moments later, the old woman slid a basket onto the ground—inside was proper gloves and a trowel(铲子)with soil.

"Take that as a ‘yes'!" Lila whispered.

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The girls dived into work right away.

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The next day, when checking plants, the girls found Ms. Hart standing there.

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A Chinese drama about the inventor of paper-making, who lived nearly 2,000 years ago, premiered (首次公演) in London on Thursday night. It attracted the audience by adding elements of Chinese culture Western classical music.

At LSO St Luke's, two actors dressed in Peking Opera clothes (deliver) their recitative lines in the traditional style, accompanied by an orchestra performing Richard Strauss's symphonic poem Ein Heldenleben. (base) on Strauss's iconic composition, the symphony poetry drama Ein Heldenleben: Cai Lun offers a glimpse into the life and (emotion) struggles of Cai Lun, the inventor of the paper-making process during China's Han Dynasty.

"I think it's unique and imaginative, and I'm amazed at the drama of the story seems to fit in so amazingly well with the music," Alison Kiln said after (watch) the show, adding that she had never experienced live performance as "amazing" as this before.

Raffaello Morales, conductor and founder of the London-based orchestra, said that it was not the first instance of combining different art forms, the integration of symphony and Peking Opera represented a new exploration.

Chen Xinyi, the director of the production, said that she believed the show would be" (incredible) satisfying" and hoped it would help people from overseas learn about the great (individual) of China, their personalities, and their inspiring spirits.

The world's largest salt flat is transformed when overflowing lakes nearby flood its surface with a thin layer of water. Salar de Uyuni, as the salt flat is known, is completely level and stretches for about 10,582 square kilometers, making its reflective surface roughly the same size as the "Big Island" of Hawaii. From space, it can be observed as the larger of two neighboring salt flats — the second being Salar de Coipasa, which sits to the northwest. The two landscapes appear otherworldly in photos, but they're largely made up of something you'll find on most dinner tables.

Salar de Uyuni is a desert of rock salt — which is your common table salt — and gypsum, which is what some of the biggest crystals (晶体) on the planet are made of. Its salty surface is often marked with a strange honeycomb pattern, which got scientists at a loss. Why are the patterns so geometrically perfect?

In 2023, a team of researchers finally worked it out. "In salt deserts, the first thing you see—almost the only thing you see — is an endless hexagon (a shape that has six straight sides) and other ordered shapes," said study author Dr Lucas Goehring. "What we've shown is that a simple, seemingly reasonable explanation is there, but hidden beneath the ground. The surface patterns reflect the slow overturning of salt water within the soil, a phenomenon somewhat like the convection (对流) cells that form in a thin layer of boiling water."

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the electricity used by data centres could become three times as much within five years. But at present, the 1.5% of global electricity consumption related to data centres mainly comes from things like streaming, social media and online shopping. Moreover, some of AI's electricity use will help with greening the economy. AI is already helping improve the efficiency of electrical grids (电网), cut fuel use in shipping and spot invisible leaks of greenhouse gas.

Policymakers and industry leaders face the task of maximizing AI's advantages while minimizing its climate effects. The best way would be for governments to set a proper price for carbon and let the market operate. But because a global carbon price remains a distant dream, focusing on other three measures are more down-to-earth.

The first is more openness. Starting in August 2026, the EU will require some AI developers to report how much energy they use in detail. That approach should be copied elsewhere. A second is to rethink how data centers operate. The IEA notes that being able to shift workloads between different data centers at different times could reduce stress and help balance energy grids. Third, technology companies must keep their promises about protecting the environment instead of depending on buying renewable-energy credits.

Doubling down on such approaches would help transform AI from climate suspect to climate hero.

Lectric eBikes, recognized as one of the nation's leading electric bike manufacturers, joined forces with Donaldson's Beast Philanthropy, a nonprofit organization with a goal of making the world a better place. Together, they started a mission to provide life-changing electric bikes to those facing transport challenges.

With a shared vision of making a practical difference in people's lives, the partnership saw Lectric eBikes generously donating $600,000 worth of electric bikes to Beast Philanthropy.

"E-bikes can make a significant positive impact on the lives of individuals, especially those who are struggling due to a lack of reliable transportation," stated Levi Conlow, co-founder and CEO of Lectric eBikes.

To identify deserving receivers, Beast Philanthropy enlisted the support of MrBeast's vast online community, encouraging individuals to submit videos detailing their need for an electric bike. After careful discussion,600 individuals were selected as receivers of the life-changing electric bikes. Some bikes were hand-delivered to recipients, while others were shipped directly to their doorsteps, ensuring an efficient distribution process.

The impact of this initiative was pretty evident as receivers shared their joy and gratitude through video responses, showing the transformative power of their new electric bikes. From unboxing their bikes to taking their first exciting rides, the receivers expressed great appreciation for the newfound mobility and freedom that their electric bikes afforded them.

"Our goal at Beast Philanthropy is to help as many people as possible. Lectric eBikes shares the same goal, so working with them on projects is an excellent match," remarked Darren Margolias, director of Beast Philanthropy.

Why Coral Island

Coral Island in the tropical ocean is a heaven. Its clear waters host colorful coral reefs and diverse sea life. Sandy beaches, lined with palm trees, are perfect for relaxation. The rainforest, covering 60% of the island, shelters the unique Coral Island Finch. Away from city noise, it has a laid-back feeling. There are activities for all ages, like snorkeling (浮潜) and forest hikes. On land, join guided rainforest hikes or village tours.

What to Do

On the first day, we'll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. The next day, choose between snorkeling and a forest hike in the morning, and relax or play beach volleyball in the afternoon. Three-day guests check out after a last swim on the third day. Five-day guests can take a village tour and try windsurfing. From day 4 to 5, five-day guests can keep exploring.

Accommodation Choices

We offer options for every budget. Beachfront Bungalows are on the beach, with air-conditioners, private baths, and ocean-view balconies. Inland Cabins, surrounded by nature, are budget-friendly with nearby shared bathrooms. The individual price is as follows.

(*A 50% discount is available for those under 18 years old.)

The prices include your place to stay, three meals a day, and most activities. But some specialized water sports might cost extra.

If this tropical escape on Coral Island has captured your heart, don't hesitate!

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My eight-year-old brother Tim and I were examining a shoebox in our house. He took the top of the box off as he said we could use this box to catch a cool breeze (微风).

My family lived in a small desert town where the only breezes that blew were hot winds, especially in summer. I didn't understand what my brother was talking about, but he was several years older, so I trusted him.

"A story says kids can catch a cool breeze using a box and enjoy it whenever they want," Tim said. Surprised, I asked whether it was true, He gave a nod.

And because our parents would take us to the snow covered,windy mountains for fun the following weekend, Tim decided he'd secretly use this shoebox to catch a cool breeze. And he said he'd give the breeze-filled shoebox to our parents as a gift on their birthday. Our parents shared a birthday, which fell on a hot August day. "l want to give them a surprise, letting them enjoy the cool wind," Tim said joyfully. Inspired, I also wanted to give our parents the same gift, so I found another shoebox.

The following weekend, our family went to the mountains. Tim and I ran back and forth with our boxes, attempting to trap as many cool breezes as possible. When we arrived home, Tim stored our boxes in a rarely used refrigerator, "It'll enable us to store the cool breeze," he smiled, From that moment on, I kept an eye on our breeze boxes. My greatest worry was that they would be thrown out accidentally.

When summer arrived, our local temperature kept rising. And we had an unusually hot July day. One day, Tim and I sat before our door, trying to cool off. And the two shoe-boxes kept crossing my mind. Eventually, I was so hot that I wanted to open my breeze box.

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Once, in the lively and beautiful ocean, I, a blue whale, (swim) freely with my fellows in our home, but one day, it was destroyed by a disastrous event that would (permanent) change our lives.

News spread through the underwater currents an alarming rate on Japan's decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated (核污染的) water into the ocean regardless of other nations' strong opposition which reduced us to fear and (uncertain) as we realized the unavoidable danger we faced. Fish, our companions in the vast blue ocean, began to suffer, whose once elegant movements disappeared. Some floated lifelessly, (become) victims of the attack carried out by the invisible enemy that had entered our home. The delicate balance of our ecosystem (upset) seriously and this left our once harmonious community full of sorrow and hopelessness now.

(large) than any other creatures in the ocean, I felt the weight of responsibility on my massive shoulders and therefore called upon my fellow ocean residents to unite to save our (wound) home. We surfaced to catch the attention of passing ships and sang mournful tunes to touch the hearts of those difference makers, they are.

We're longing for a world the beauty and peace of our ocean would be preserved for future generations.

When I was in 10th grade, thanks to Mr. Whalen, I was4 to writers of adult genres (类型) like Joseph Heller. He gave me Catch-22 and encouraged me to read at home. I showed no5 of all I had read until I6 it with Mr. Whalen the next morning. After five minutes' talking, the confusing plot lines became clear and the next night, I would7 some pages, and talk to him again the next morning. This became a8 we both came to expect and enjoy. This was a defining time for me to9 my childhood and adulthood and see my future begin to10.

It was during this time that my11 for literature and writing grew quickly. I became the editor of my high school newspaper and12 my college newspaper. In college, I slowly13 my focus from journalism to education. I14 Mr. Whalen and his influence with my decision to become an educator. And even today when I travel, there's always the15 copy of Catch-22 going with me.

·Buy fewer clothes overall. It's a more cautious approach to shopping and consumption (消费) in general. Think twice about what you will buy and say no to over consumption. You can even try out a minimalist (极简主义的) lifestyle. Shop for what you need only when necessary, keep things simple, and go back to basics.

·Shop for high-quality clothing. High-quality clothes can cost more at first but save you money in the long run. Moreover, quality clothes can make you feel more comfortable and confident, improve your fashion style, and help you look your best.

· Upcycling is very beneficial to the planet and your budget (预算). Instead of throwing old clothes away, use parts of or entire old clothes to make something new and more valuable. You can even create stylish and unique pieces of clothing by upcycling.

·Donate your unwanted fashion items. Do a quick online search for your local options to donate clothes that are still in good condition. Be sure to contact organizations first and ask them what type of clothes they accept. You can donate clothing to for-profit companies or to homeless shelters and family service agencies.

A. Repurpose your old clothes.

B. Upcycle everyday household objects.

C. Limit your fashion consumption in the first place.

D. Thrown clothes have had a disastrous impact on the planet.

E. They are more likely to stay in good condition for a long time.

F. Heavy coats and sweaters can go to animal shelters in your local area.

G. Reducing clothing waste is necessary for making fashion more sustainable.

Goldin mined 200 years of data to analyze how changes in women's participation in the labor force have been influenced by social, political and technological change over the past two centuries. Before Goldin's studies, it was widely thought that the increase in the percentage of women in work over the course of the 20^th century was a reflection of economic growth — higher growth meant more females could be employed. But by looking back carefully at historical records, Goldin showed that the percentage of married women involved in paid work was at least as high in the late 18th century as it is today, She also demonstrated that although work opportunities for women expanded in the 20th century, they were not made use of as much as they could have been.

Goldin has also shown that inequalities in pay have not followed a simple relationship with economic growth. The earning divide between different genders was smaller during the industrial revolution during 1820 -1850; the divide changed little between 1930 and 1980. Goldin showed in 2010 that being a mother has a key role in keeping pay inequality, largely through loss of earnings when women quit work in favor of raising children.

"The strength of her work comes from combining reliable historical data with insights from economic theories of wage determination, employment discrimination and political economy," says economist Claudia Olivetti at Dartmouth College. "I am delighted to see Goldin's work recognized. She has been such an inspiration to many women and young researchers. Leading with passion, curiosity and integrity, she taught us to be brave and go for the big questions. Thanks to Goldin's research, some companies are now starting to change their practices with the introduction of flexible, family-friendly working arrangements."

Using climate modelling, the research concludes that Greenland's melting will speed up suddenly if the average global temperature crosses a threshold (阈值) that is no higher than 2.3 ℃ above pre-industrial levels and could be much lower. That threshold might be getting quite close: the average temperature in 2025 is likely to hit 1.5 ℃ above pre-industrial levels. But we do not necessarily tip the Greenland ice sheet just because we cross the threshold. Even if temperatures shoot up by 6 ℃, or more above pre-industrial levels , humanity will be able to reduce much of that ice loss if warming is limited to 1.5 ℃ within a few centuries, the study shows. It means that the ice sheet can be saved.

But Nils Bochow, a climate scientist at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and lead author of the study and others are quick to note that taking action against climate change now will be cheaper and easier than trying to control global temperatures later. "It's a worthwhile tool to explore because what we have done so far in terms of policy is not enough to be within the limit ," says Bochow.

The authors examine the effect of average global temperature increases rather than temperature increases in the Arctic, which are happening at least three times faster than those on the rest of the planet, And the study assumes that society will somehow work out a way to cut down greenhouse gas emissions (排放) sharply in the future, perhaps through carbon-storage technology. Petrini, the co-author of the study, says he doesn't want people to think the Greenland ice sheet is going to be fine, "There's a chance to prevent some serious consequences even if there's no political will now," he says. "But we should do our bit today rather than later."