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Concerned by the recent economic hardship, BG Cares, on Saturday, gave out food to poor Nigerians, urging well-meaning Nigerians to be their neighbors' keepers.

BG Cares, which led a group of 1 in Nigeria on a ride for charity (慈善), said it was working to show 2 towards members of society. Speaking at the event 3 "Jollof to the street", President of the Bikers, Kayode said, "It is why we ride. Selflessness has been the driving force behind BG Cares's commitment (投入) to 4 others."

A statement by BG Cares 5 said that it was driven by the determination to change the 6 stories about the biking community, which could help to clear up the misunderstanding between bikers and non-bikers. The statement 7 , "At the heart of their programme are their charity outreaches, which have become a part of their task to create a positive effect in the lives of those 8 ."

The yearly "Jollof to the street" charity ride has become a 9 for the group, showing their values of kindness. Through the BG Cares, the group works with other charitable organizations, making a(n) 10 effort in bringing positive change. BG Cares hopes that their charity ride will serve as a powerful 11 for others to join hands and make a 12 in Nigeria.

BG Cares expresses heartfelt appreciation to all their 13 , partners and volunteers, whose giving made the "Jollof to the street" charity a 14 . Their continued support 15 BG Cares to continue improving the lives of poor communities across Nigeria.

How to Travel with Your Friends Without Hating Them

The only thing better than a vacation with friends is a well-planned vacation with friends.  Choose your friends, destination and activities wisely and your group will enjoy a fun and memorable holiday-and start getting ready to plan the next one. 

Not sure how to plan a trip with friends? 

Choose friends you get along well with. You'll be spending a lot of time with your travel companions, so think of people who have similar general travel habits and are flexible and relaxed. Also consider how much you'll be willing to compromise.

Decide on a date. Ask your friends when they can take time off from school or work.  The larger your group is, the harder it will be to find a time that works for all of you. Be patient and flexible and make a deal when you can. 

Discuss a budget early on. Ask your friends to be open about how much you're each willing to pay for the trip between travel, accommodation, food and entertainment costs. For example, you could say, "I know it's awkward, bat we should talk about a budget before we start planning everything."

Pick a destination wisely. A key step in planning a fun trip with friends is picking the perfect destination. Big cities are an excellent pick, as there will likely be activities to suit everyone's interests. Consider the activities you want to do, sites you want to see and the amount of time you have to travel, as these factors will decide your destination.

A. Make your reservations for flights and accommodations.

B. All trips are meant for adventure, relaxation, and enjoyment.

C. Who you choose to travel with can, make or break your holiday.

D. Decide in advance how you will share expenses with your travel mate.

E. With careful preparation, your group will stay energized through the whole trip.

F. Narrow down preferences to a date and duration that works for the most people.

G. However, if you're hoping to see nature, you may need to travel to more remote locations.

Chips, cookies and ice cream... These tasty foods, which are ultra-processed, may literally make you an "addict", as shown in a recent report in the British Medical Journal.

Simply put, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the foods that you can't re-create in your kitchen, according to the BBC. Produced in factories, they often have long lists of ingredients that you don't recognize, such as additives (添加剂), and are ready to eat or simply need to be heated.

The study's researchers linked UPFs to addiction which includes behaviors like strong desire and negative experiences when trying to stop eating. They analyzed 281 studies from 36 different countries and regions. The findings showed that 14 percent of adults and 12 percent of children have ultra-processed food addiction.

UPFs deliver carbohydrates and fat to the gut (肠) faster. Although nuts are high in fat, the fat can't be digested (消化) in the early stages. The fat in UPFs, however, is broken down before entering the first part of the small gut, which signals the brain to produce more dopamine-the "happy" chemical.

The additives in UPFs also impact the way the gut absorbs calories. To improve the flavor of the food or drink, man-made sugar is widely used in UPFs. However, it may combine with receptors in the gut, which makes it more sensitive to sweet food, eventually increasing the gut's ability to absorb sugar.

By considering that certain UPFs are "addictive", similar to cigarettes or alcohol, "We may be able to help improve global health," one of the study's authors, Ashley Gearhardt, said in a press release. They are also calling for more action to fight against such an addiction.

New York City's trash is this woman's treasure, and she's using her platform to fight our culture of too much waste.

Working at a bank in New York City, Anna Sacks was living the life — just not the life she wanted. Sure, she was happy. But she wanted to do something that felt important. She packed up and moved to Connecticut for three months to participate in Adamah, a farming program that focuses on sustainable (可持续的) living. When she returned, it was with a new purpose and a variety of new skills to make her dreams a reality. 

"One of the things that really stuck with me from Adamah was how little waste they produced and how they handled the waste," she says. "And I just thought, ‘Why aren't we doing that here?' I'd walk around my neighborhood and was shocked at how many bags of waste were piled up. I began to wonder, ‘What is actually in all those bags and recycling bins?'"

Instead of getting stuck in a never-ending cycle of climate anxiety, she started a mission. In 2016, she took a master composting course and started working with a food rescue program. She found her calling in 

2017. To satisfy her curiosity and to help her get food and household supplies, she began what she calls "trash walking". During outings around her neighborhood, Sacks picks through garbage to look for reusable items. Surprisingly, she discovered a wide array of really great stuff — like clothing, dinnerware, and food — all of which she documents on Instagram and TikTok.

Under the name The Trash Walker, Sacks quickly gained popularity for her educational and funny videos that bring out the problems with consumerism and share information about how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. "The root issue is overproduction, which leads to an immense amount of waste," she says. Sacks's main focus is simply getting people to pay attention to how many unnecessary things they buy and then throw away. "Once you become conscious of the way you consume, you can see ways you improve," she says.

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two young men from Germany who loved a good story. As university students, they became interested in folktales-traditional stories that people memorized and told again and again. They began to collect traditional folktales from storytellers a over Germany in order to record old German poems and to preserve history. Many were similar to stories told in France, Italy, Japan, and other countries. Between 1812 and 1814, the brothers published two books in German. The collections became known in English as Grimm's Fairy Tales. It includes some 200 stories, most of which were adopted from oral sources. The best-known tales include "Snow White," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Sleeping Beauty".

The Grimm brothers' tales reflected traditional life and beliefs. For example, forests are common in Germany, and this image often appears in the Grimms' stories. In the past, many people believed forests were dangerous places. In the Grimms' stories, a forest is the home of evil witches (女巫), talking animals, and other magical beings.

Although most people today think of these stories as fairy tales for children, the brothers first wrote them mainly for adults. Many of their early tales were dark and a little scary. Later, the brothers changed the text of some of the original stories. They "softened" many of the tales and added drawings. Ims made them more appropriate for children. Like the early tales, though, each story still has a moral (道德准则): work hard, be good, and listen to your parents.

The Grimms believed that the most natural and pure forms of culture were based in language and history. Their work influenced other collectors, both inspiring them to collect tales and leading them to similarly believe that the fairy tales of a country were particularly typical of it.

Dion was having a running race. This race would stretch in six stages over seven days and cover almost 155 miles. Gobi, a little she-dog happened to join him. It was their third day. 

The sky was clear, the weather was warm: the ground was firm beneath Gobi's feet. From time to time, Dion would look over at her and smile. The warmth of that smile was even brighter than the sun beating down on them, but in a good way. It filled Gobi up.

As they progressed, a broad river popped into their sight, lying right in front. Dion had no idea how deep it was, but the race markers led right across, so he had to assume he'd be able to make it across as well.

Taking a deep breath, he took a careful step into the water. It was surprisingly cold considering how warm the day was, and he sank down up to his waist, but that was it. At least the riverbed seemed solid. He could make his way across; he just had to go slowly. One wrong step and he'd get completely wet. Plus, he could hurt himself since he couldn't see where he was putting his feet. This was going to take a while.

Gobi watched as the man jumped into the water. She wagged her tail, but he didn't look her way. He was clearly busy concentrating. She sat down just before the water and watched. Surely, he would turn around and notice that she wasn't with him. But several minutes passed, and he got farther and farther away. Finally, Gobi couldn't take it any longer. She began anxiously running up and down the riverbank. Was the man going to leave her?

At the sound of her bark, Dion stopped. He always made a point of facing forward, always forward, during a race. But this time he did glance back. Gobi was sitting at the river's edge, barking fiercely. There was no way the little dog could cross that on her own. These days, he'd fed her, given her water, and named her. He had to admit that he liked having her with him. She lifted his spirits.

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In the mid-19th century the world  (destroy) by cholera, a disease that killed thousands. In London, the epidemic (流行病) was particularly severe, with bodies piling up and fear running wild. In this chaos, a man name d John Snow rose  (challenge) the invisible enemy. 

John Snow,  medical doctor, had a keen interest in finding the source of cholera. He was not convinced by the then-common belief  cholera was spread through bad air. His suspicions were aroused  he noticed that most cases were concentrated around a single water pump in Soho. He investigated deeper, mapping the pumps and  (associate) them with cholera cases. 

With detailed observation and courageous experimentation, John Snow identified the polluted water the "criminal" behind the epidemic. He convinced authorities to remove the handle of the pump, (effective) stopping the spread of cholera. His actions saved (count) lives and marked a significant turning point in public health history.

John Snow's lasting impact serves as a (remind) of the strength of observation, logical reasoning, and decisive action in the face of challenges.

For as long as I can remember I've been making art. That meant spending hours at the kitchen table, as a child, drawing women in beautiful gowns and dogs wearing clothes eating in fancy restaurants. Because I was encouraged and praised, I 1 that talent.

In college-thinking that I was going to 2  education-I had an amazing professor in an elective drawing class who encouraged me to 3  my major to fine art. As someone easily influenced by praise, I took her advice and got my 4  in painting and drawing. 

Even before I graduated, I had begun showing my art in any 5  that I could. I started out in small coffee shops and farmers markets; it was a perfect way to discover my style and 6  art lovers. 7  , I began showing at galleries and in larger art shows. It was at one of these shows that I met my art publisher, with whom I 8  working for five years. 

The art publishing world was a great way to get my work in front of wide 9  , selling at stores like Target and Home Goods. It was also at this time that a number of my paintings were used in feature films. 10  my art on the big screen was definitely one of the most 11  moments of my career. 

I sometimes wonder what other visual artists do when they're feeling burnt out and 12 with their craft. I feel so lucky to have writing to turn to when the well of my visual creativity runs 13 . Visual arts and writing are different enough that they don't feel like they draw from the same 14 of creative inspiration.

People always tell artists to ‘find their own voice'. While I do agree with this, I don't know if it's something you can just go out and find. To me, it's important that your voice 15 you.

Mindful weight loss is an approach to losing weight that emphasis being aware of your physical and emotional state about food choices. Research shows that mindful eating can help people reach their target weight more effectively and sustainably than dieting alone. It involves developing a deeper understanding of hunger, cravings (渴望) and emotions related to food, as well as learning to better listen to the body's need.

The practice of mindful eating starts with paying attention to what you are feeling rather than focusing on restricting calones or avoiding certain foods together. You may be asked questions such as "How hungry am I" or "What am I really craving?" that help you focus on what your body is telling you. This helps you better enjoy your food and stay satisfied longer.

A key component of mindful weight loss is researching healthy foods, understanding portions, and learning about nutrition labels.  Keeping track of meals and snacks through journaling for a few weeks can be helpful in getting an idea of what foods are triggering cravings or leading to overeating. 

  Such feelings can be guilt, stress, boredom or loneliness. Being mindful of emotions can help identify triggers for eating and help create healthier habits. 

Mindfulness helps to stay strong in the face of cravings and urges by recognizing them as a part of the weight loss journey and staying focused on reaching goals. Practicing regular mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, yoga or mediation will also help build weight loss over time.  With consistent effort, mindful weight loss can lead to improved physical health, mental wellness and overall balance in life.

A. The practice of mindful eating promotes overall health.

B. Becoming aware of mindful weight can help you get there.

C. Therefore, you can make informed decisions about what to eat.

D. Mindful weight loss also includes being aware of emotions related to food.

E. With this knowledge, you can change lifestyle for long-term weight loss success.

F. Mindful weight is a journey towards health, not just a focus on a specific weight.

G. You can also practice mindful eating by experiencing taste, texture, and emotions.