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In recent years, drones have become increasingly popular, with more and more people taking them to explore more unknown areas and research wildlife. However, drones can pose a threat to birds, especially if flown too close to their nests, as birds may view them as predators or threats and attack them or abandon their nests, leading to a decline in bird populations in some areas. In some cases, drones have been reported to cause direct harm to birds by interfering with their flight patterns. Additionally, drones cause noise pollution and disrupt birds' natural habitats and behavior.

Weston, the professor of wildlife conservation at Deakin University says birds attacking drones is also not rare. "Deakin releases a study of 275 drone pilots showing that almost 20% reported physical contact between their drone and a bird. So it's a problem." he says.

Birdlife Australia's Sean Dooley says it's hard to be sure if birds mistake drones for other birds, or simply recognise them as a threat. It's about drone delivery companies having a sustainable business model without losing too many drones. Dooley is keen to stress what a favor drones are for conservationists. "When properly used, they' re great to accurately count colonies of endangered birds in inaccessible areas." he says.

Prof Weston says a centralised recording of all wildlife and drone interactions will help inform solutions. Weston calls for standardised protocols, agreed no-fly zones and better training for drone operators on what to do when an aggressive encounter happens.

However, as the manager explained the steps, I couldn't help but notice the teller's lack of engagement. Instead of absorbing the guidance, he occupied himself with something else. What struck me most was the manager's passive response to this behavior. Rather than encouraging the teller to focus on his instruction attentively, he simply completed the task himself and returned to his office.

On my way home, reflecting on the situation, I realized that the manager failed to use a preventive method. This might lead to the teller's asking for help again in the future, causing the manager to repeatedly leave his desk to manage the same issues. This would definitely interrupt the manager's routine work and waste his precious time, which could otherwise be better spent on his core duties. Obviously, if the root cause of the problem is not solved, such situation will happen more than once again, and it will potentially affect customer satisfaction.

This experience reveals a fundamental truth: It is a must to enable people to handle tasks independent of external assistance. We shouldn't emphasize the significance of having a clear vision too much. It involves predicting future needs and making the right moves to solve them. Thus, we should begin with the end in mind, planning for long-term success. After all, sustainable success begins not with fixing today's issues, but with preventing tomorrow's.

Origins

Dating back over 2,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE), Shangsi Festival (Double Third Festival) is celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month.

The Festival originated from ancient purification ceremony called "Fúxi" and river god worship customs. People washed themselves to rid bad luck and illness, and also worshipped the river god, praying for favorable weather, abundant rainfall, and good harvests.

Different celebrations in different ethnics

In modern times, the spirit of embracing nature and pursuing physical and mental health, as well as customs like spring outings and water-related activities, is still passed down and experienced by certain groups of people in various forms.

·She Ethnic Group: For the She people, it is the Black Rice Festival which is as important as their Lunar New Year celebration. They prepare black-colored rice, a practice believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune.

·Dong Ethnic Group: The Dong people celebrate with a unique "Flower Cannon (炮)" competition. Young men compete to catch the special iron cannon, as capturing the ring is believed to bring happiness and good luck to their community.

·Zhuang Ethnic Group: Known as the Song Festival, this day serves as the Zhuang people's oldest Valentine's Day. Young people participate in antiphonal (应答的) singing, expressing feelings, showcasing talents, and searching for life-mates.

·Yao Ethnic Group: Yao community celebrates "Gan Ba Festival" by hunting and making gan ba (dried meat strips).

More information about other Asian festivals, click here.

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Dear Chris,

I'm glad you asked for my advice.

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Yours,

Li Hua

I asked Joe what he wanted to see. I would never6 his response: "I would not mind finding a swing set (秋千)." That's when it7 me that while I thought I knew every inch of my college town, I had no idea8 to look.

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What did I learn on that trip? First, travel is great fun and often leads to12. But maybe greater happiness is just around the corner. Second, do not rely too much on your13. Do your best but stay14, and always remember what John Lennon said: Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans. Third, there is always a new way to15 things, no matter how much you think you know.

Some psychological theories suggest that bracing should help. For example, "decision affect theory" proposes that how we feel about a situation is determined partly by comparing what actually happened with what could have happened. Based on this, people should be happy when an event goes beyond their expectations, and disappointed when an event falls behind. Therefore, by anticipating the worst, one can safeguard themselves against future disappointment, as any result is likely to surpass their expectations.

Other psychological theories, nevertheless, undermine the idea that bracing will be helpful. It has been theorized and scientifically established that expectations can powerfully influence reality. There are two key ways that expectations can shape reality.

First, people may behave in ways that fit with their expectations. If you expect to fail an upcoming test or interview, then you might not invest efforts in preparation, which in turn reduces your chances of doing well. Second, people may interpret a situation in line with their expectations. Imagine you believe you are insufficiently qualified for a job you've applied for. During the job interview, you're likely to interpret blank expressions from the interviewer in line with this belief, which could negatively affect your performance. In fact, the interviewer did not want to give anything away.

Drawing together the scientific studies, it seems that expecting the worst is anything but a wise way to prepare for upcoming news or results. It might be more sensible to hold positive expectations than to brace for the worst.

Then high school began. All of a sudden, I was no longer at the top of my class. Teachers didn't look to me for the correct answer. My papers were filled with corrections, not praise. To put it simply, all the straight-As on my report card were quickly disappearing.

My parents' concern grew — they began to search for tutors and would constantly ask me as if they were trying to find out what was wrong with me. My concern grew too — the pressure to live up to their expectations only became greater and I found myself constantly anxious, and worrying about school.

Last week, watching Simone Biles pull out of the Olympics reminded me of this feeling. Simone Biles: the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). If there was any one person we knew we could depend on to win gold in her event, it was Simone. But that kind of pressure is unbearable. Imagine having to practically carry the Olympics on your back because all of the United States feels as though they can rely on you. However, unlike me and my freshman-year identity crisis, Simone recognized the pressure she was under. She had the bravery and self-reflective skills to be able to realize that the pressure of perfection was too much for her to handle.

Simone Biles has taught me a very important lesson: to be the greatest person of all time, mental health must come first. Instead of getting down on myself for not performing the way I wanted to, I need to take a note from Simone and be kind to myself, taking a break and asking for help when necessary. Taking care of yourself and your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of. After all, if GOAT can do it, so can we!

—______ it is not your style, that doesn't mean it is bad.