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The following Sunday, he told me, "Let's put away some money into a3 each week, and maybe we can go to Yankee Stadium this summer." I immediately washed out a jar and4 a label: YANKEE STADIUM FUND, 1960.

Each of us5 to the jar weekly.6, we still hadn't gone to a game because my father had to work every Saturday. So one day, I7 him of the remaining time, and then he8 me, "Don't worry and we'll have a free Saturday."

On the morning of the last game, I sat waiting hopelessly with no reply of my father who had been to work suddenly appeared and yelled, "I got two tickets!"

I could hardly9 when we finally sat together, father and son,10my New York Yankees. I sat cheering but for my father, all I could see is a face11 tiredness from working all week.

In 1963, my father died suddenly while working. In his bedroom, I noticed a12 ticket in his yellowed book, which13, October 1, 1960, General Admission. My father, who14 nothing for emotional reasons, had decided to keep this, a(an)15 of our afternoon together.

What is an icequake? The name might make you think of earthquakes. Both icequakes and earthquakes cause the ground to shake. They can both be measured by instruments called seismographs. The biggest difference between the two is how they're caused.

Many people already know what causes earthquakes. Icequakes, on the other hand, happen when water in the ground freezes (结冰) very quickly. When water freezes, it expands (膨胀). In some cases, it can even cause cracks (裂缝) in the ground above.

Experts there say Earth's coldest continent has had hundreds of thousands of them in recent years. They've also shared that most icequakes happen at night when temperatures drop.

Why is Antarctica experiencing so many icequakes? You might imagine the very low temperatures are the cause. Rising temperatures cause Antarctic ice to melt (融化). This makes water that can freeze again to cause an icequake.

What does an icequake feel like? Often, people don't feel them at all. But they can usually hear an icequake. It makes a loud pop.

Do icequakes only happen in Antarctica? No! They also take place in Greenland, most often near glaciers (冰川). You might also hear an icequake in Canada, as well as in the midwestern and northeastern United States.

A. But earthquakes can often cause fires.

B. In some ways, the two are very similar.

C. Icequakes are common across Antarctica.

D. Icequakes make a loud noise that's hard to miss.

E. Most of them are much weaker than earthquakes.

F. But they are actually on the rise because of warmer weather.

G. As groundwater becomes ice, it breaks up the soil and rocks around it.

In a study appearing recently in Science Advances, the researchers report that happenings of heavy snowfall and rain likely led to a series of earthquakes over the past several years in northern Japan. The study is the first to show that climate conditions could cause some quakes.

‌"We see that snowfall and other environmental loading at the surface affect the stress state underground, and the timing of heavy rainfall events is well - connected with the start of this earthquake crowds," says study author William Frank, an assistant professor in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. ‌"So, climate obviously has an effect on the response of the solid earth, and part of that response is earthquakes."

The new study focuses on a series of ongoing earthquakes in Japan's Noto Peninsula. The team discovered that earthquake activity in the area is surprisingly in step with certain changes in underground pressure, and that those changes are influenced by seasonal patterns of snowfall and rainfall. The scientists doubt that this new connection between quakes and climate may not be unique to Japan and could play a role in shaking up other parts of the world. Looking to the future, they predict that the climate's influence on earthquakes could be more pronounced with global warming.

‌"If we're going into a climate that's changing, with more extreme rainfall events, and we expect a redistribution of water in the atmosphere, oceans, and continents, that will change how the Earth's crust (地壳) is loaded," Frank adds. ‌"That will have an effect for sure, and it's a link we could further explore."

Dr. Josh Shuart, the director of sport management at the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University (Connecticut), told the Deseret News that the documentary showed something important for our modern society. Watching "The Last Dance" gave us something to look forward to during a time when there's nothing else going on, he said. "Why is it important and why did people watch it? The latter is simple: with the absence of live sports of any kind, it was probably the single most interesting thing on TV," Shuart said in an email to the Deseret News.

Michael Jordan matters for sports culture, too. Jordan set the standard when it came to connecting athletes to brands (品牌) and brands to athletes. Athletes can take care of their brand during their careers and even well into retirement (退休) . Shaquille O'Neal is an example, Shuart said. The Los Angeles Lakers legend — though highly celebrated for his basketball career — has built post-basketball success through business opportunities.

There might not have been too much new content in "The Last Dance" for sports fans who grew up in the Jordan era. But storytelling still provides a path for us to find happiness, Shuart said.

"Above all, even though we know the beginning, middle, and end, the storytelling provides amazing insight and results in a very interesting story," he said.

Many of you may find it hard to make new friends at beginning of your high school. Here are a few suggestions if you want to find people to hang out with.

Firstly, join a club. High schools are filled with (many) clubs than middle schools, and most are always looking new members. You can join more than one organization — you'll not only meet more people but also learn more about your own interests.

Secondly, be nice. This is an important part of (make) friends! People want to be with friendly peers. Being nice will not only make others feel more comfortable with you but also improve your (confident).

Thirdly, learn to ask questions. People enjoy talking about themselves, so ask questions and let (they) open up. Simple questions before the bell (ring), in the lunchroom, or in P.E. class give you a great chance (get) to know someone. Ask them if they're new in school, what other classes they're taking or how they feel about the class you're in together.

Last but not least, be patient. Friendships aren't made overnight — it can take months to get to know someone well. But please don't become (annoy) if you feel like you aren't making any progress. Be patient, you'll find your place at school soon enough!

But freshman Adam Lin finds high school more3 than middle school. "The4 are more flexible with what we do in class. The administration is not as5 and we can decide what to wear," said Lin.

While Lin enjoys his freedom and flexible teachers, he6 talking to his friends in P.E. class. "In high school, P.E. is an elective and no longer a (n)7 class. I miss hanging with my friends in P.E. class8 that was the time when I could relax," stated Lin. "My classes can be hard sometimes and I wish I had more9 time with my friends."

Lin entered the school campus without a sense of10. The campus was bigger than he had expected and classes were usually in the opposite direction of his previous class. "11 are too far away from class. If I'm walking across the campus to my next class and I decide to use the bathroom, I end up being12," said Lin. "I love the classes here, but it'll take me some time to find my way around the13."

Coming into high school, freshman carry many goals of what they hope to14. At the end of high school, Lin hopes to graduate with excellent grades and15 a university like Massachusetts Institute of Technology because of his love of engineering.

I thought back to his first day of kindergarten (幼儿园). How he ran in excitement to the bus as my heart broke, how his smiling face in the window caused my tears to flow. I thought about how hard it was to let go of his hand and let him fly on his own for the first time. But this time, I found it was even harder.

Kindergarten is paper and glue sticks. High school is computer projects and technology you don't understand. Kindergarten is Mother's Day gifts made with handprints. High school is a funny card and a "Love you, Ma." Kindergarten is afternoons at the park. High school is keys to the car. Kindergarten is excited talk about his day. High school is just "My day was fine, Ma."

Kindergarten is the beginning. High school is the beginning of the end. You know that your time with him at home will become less and less. The moments where your family will always feel complete at the end of the day are coming to an end. I've raised him to leave us. I've raised him to be independent (独立的), and I'm watching him pull away, one day at a time.

As I watched him board the bus to high school, my eyes filled with tears again and my heart ached more deeply than it did on his first day of kindergarten. The bus pulled away, and my eyes met his. He gave a quick wave (挥手) and mouthed, "Love you." And then he made a silly face, and he wanted his mom to go back into the house now and set her mind at rest. I waved back and laughed. High school, here we come.

Traveling to different destinations is great for learning new things, and we do enjoy exploring new parts of the world. But for a comfortable getaway, knowing what to expect when traveling to a favorite spot (地点) is priceless. My family takes vacations during spring break and other holidays as well. But during our repeat beach vacation I don't feel the need to see a world wonder or spend an entire day in a museum because it's my only chance to see amazing works of art. All that's required of me is to bring a book and a beach chair, with no fear of missing out.

My two daughters were in grade school when we started going to the Jersey Shore; now they're both married, and their husbands come along, too. My son wasn't born yet the first time we rented a beach house; now he's a teen learning to surf. As the family grows, we add to our list of family activities. There are games ranging from basketball to competitive card games.

One added advantage of repeatedly visiting the same place is being able to explore it in a way we could never do with only a one-time visit. On our seven-mile beach island, this means we've had time to spend exploring the wetlands and bird-wildlife refuges (保护区) that are unique to the area but don't necessarily make the list of top beach activities for first-timers. We've explored up and down the coast and found our favorite spots to bike, fish, and eat.

Following the birds wasn't easy since hummingbirds move so quickly, but I saw that each one usually headed in the same direction. I headed after them and discovered that they were going to perch (栖息) on small branches (树枝). One male hummingbird (which I'd like to call Buzz) would sit on the same perch almost every time he left the feeder. Wanting to understand what Buzz was doing, I slowly walked closer to his perch.

I moved just a few feet at a time and waited several minutes before stepping closer. Soon I was close enough to take good pictures, and I began to watch what he did.

Buzz usually sat where he could see the feeder. Anytime he saw another hummingbird coming to feed, he left the perch and chased (赶) the other bird away. Buzz didn't want to share with anybody!

The bird seemed to prefer different perches for different times of the day. In the mornings and evenings, he sat close to the feeder. In the middle of the day, he sat farther away and even disappeared (消失) for short periods at noon. During these times, other hummingbirds flew in to feed without being chased away.

When Buzz was near the feeder, he always perched at exactly the same place. I set up more branches so he could sit even closer to the feeder. He had always chosen dead branches with no leaves on them, so that's what I used to get him closer. It worked!

Now every morning and every evening Buzz sits within two or three feet of his feeder and guards his food. I fill the feeder, and he almost seems to pose for the cameral.

The debate junk food in schools has gone for many years, and people on both sides feel very strongly. Some people believe junk food, such as candy, cookies, potato chips, and soda, (taste) good, but it's not good for the human body. This is they have made an effort to ban it from schools. They think taking junk food out of schools will make kids healthier.

Others, however, believe this kind of ban doesn't make much of a difference. Instead of banning junk food, they suggest students should be given choices between   healthy   and   unhealthy   ones. (learn) to make healthier choices on their own is an important part of growing up.