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Communicate to avoid hurting others.

Saying you want to be alone can come with the risk of making loved ones feel rejected. But, without alone time, our social batteries can run low because we aren't giving ourselves the chance to properly manage our thoughts and feelings. Communicate openly about the importance of self-care and alone time. Encouraging others to also take moments for themselves can help normalise the practice and reduce feelings of rejection.

Embrace "positive selfishness".

Once loved ones understand the benefits of alone time, you're ready to embrace a positive kind of "selfishness". It could involve lunch at your favourite café without inviting a friend or watching an eagerly anticipated film at the cinema without taking your partner.

Make time alone meaningful.

It can be easy to worry about wasting our precious alone time. If scrolling on your phone or watching TV is too tempting when you're alone, you shouldn't feel guilty. That includes rest. For many, TV and phones are a great way to take a rest from the pressures. If we don't occasionally allow our minds to wander, then we can't maximise our capacity to think.

Plan solo (独自的) dates.

Forward-plan "solo dates", for both practicality and joyful anticipation. Adding solo activities to your diary gives solitude equal importance to social occasions, and ensures you commit to and prioritise alone time regularly.

A. Time alone is meaningful if it fulfils its purpose.

B. Me time doesn't just appear, you need to create it.

C. So, can we learn to spend time alone for wellbeing?

D. This can lead to stress in our interactions with others.

E. Is there anything else we can do to avoid being judged?

F. Whatever it may be, give yourself permission to please yourself.

G. Solitude can be joyful, but stay attentive to the potential downsides.

Researchers at Reichman University in Israel conducted a series of studies exploring how skill at storytelling, or the lack of such skill, impacts the sense-making function of narrative thinking. They assessed participants' storytelling abilities and then cross-referenced the results with a self-report scale (量表).

In the first study, participants completed self-report scales assessing their sense of "meaning in life" and "approval of high-level goals". The self-reports were used in the other two studies as well. In the second study, each participant was asked to propose "a friend who knew them very well", and this person provided a global rating of the participant's storytelling ability. In the third study, participants were divided into groups of three. They were then instructed to create two separate stories — one a two-minute story about an event that exhibited a personality trait that characterized them, and the other an original two-minute story using three random words — and tell these stories to the other two people in their group. The pairs of listeners then gave their ratings.

Across all three studies, participants who were rated as proficient storytellers exhibited a stronger sense of meaning in life and approval of high-level goals. The results of the study also suggest a beneficial and possibly even healing role for storytelling workshops.

While the concepts of "meaning in life" and "high-goal approval" are difficult to teach due to their abstract nature, storytelling can be taught. A little training in various strategies can turn a student with a notebook full of colorful but undeveloped ideas into a proficient (even if not necessarily published) storyteller. Having a plot and a purpose in your stories can translate into deeper meaning and higher goal-setting in your life.

Technology exists in a complex, dynamic system, where second-, third-, and nth-order consequences spread unpredictably. Understanding technology is, in part, about trying to understand its unintended consequences, to predict not just positive impacts but "revenge effects." Quite simply, any technology is capable of going wrong. Think of how the overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) makes them less effective, or how the "space junk" endangers spaceflight.

As the power of our tools grows exponentially and as access to them rapidly increases, so do the potential harms that no one can fully predict. One day someone is writing equations (方程式) on a blackboard or working on a prototype (机器雏形) in the garage; within decades, it has produced existential questions for humanity. This aspect of technology has felt more and more pressing to me. How do we guarantee that this new wave of technologies does more good than harm?

Technology's problem here is a containment problem. Containment is the critical ability to control, limit, and, if need be, close down technologies at any stage of their development. It means, in some circumstances, the ability to stop a technology from mushrooming in the first place, checking the ripple of unintended consequences, both good and bad.

Then, if containment is important, who should bear the duty to do it? It is we technologists. More than anyone else, it is up to us to face it. We might not be able to control the final end points of our work or its long-term effects, but that is no reason to give up responsibility. Decisions technologists make at the source can still shape outcomes. Just because consequences are difficult to predict doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

When earthquakes struck his hometown of Adiyaman, Türkiye, in 2023 and left a trail of destruction, little did he know that his retirement plan would be carried out decades early. "I lost many relatives and saw many horrible things," Muhammed recalled. "We all had to come together as neighbours, as a community."

As part of recovery plans, authorities constructed a "social market" in the town centre — where various shops would fit residents' needs and revive economic activity. Included in the plan was a bookshop. Muhammed, already known in his community as a bibliophile, was selected to lead this effort and provided by the Turkish Red Crescent with a first set of books. "I started from zero. Everything was destroyed after the earthquakes."

Despite the uphill battle, Muhammed was driven by his belief that books could aid in his community's collective healing. Starting with old iron shelves, Muhammed wanted to transform his bookshop into a more charming and comfortable environment. Through the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) cash grant programme, Muhammed was able to purchase new bookshelves.

Almost a year since he opened the bookshop, Muhammed is happy with where life has taken him. "I love this business. I'm happy being around books. I meet people of all walks of life and have a unique relationship with each of my customers."

Muhammed is also involved in efforts to re-establish public libraries, named in memory of literature teachers who lost their lives during the earthquakes. Through this, he hopes to make books more accessible. Each day, Muhammed hopes that his customers are captured into a new world of healing and hope amidst the tragedy.

Course Reserves: Materials placed on course reserve can be checked out for a short period, typically two hours. This system allows students in specific classes to borrow materials, but if materials aren't registered, students may experience difficulties accessing them. Professors must refer (提交) physical materials to the library first.

UR and Public Libraries: Students can search for additional materials in the DiscoverUR catalog. While some e-books in the UR Library have unlimited access, others have usage restrictions. Students can also use digital library cards for the New York Public Library and Monroe County Library, which offer e-books and audiobooks through Libby, providing another valuable resource for course materials.

Open Web Sources: Several open web platforms offer access to course materials, including the Internet Archive, Project Gutenberg, and Hathi Trust Digital Library. These resources are particularly useful for materials published before 1929, which will no longer be protected by copyright (版权) in 2025, and for some more recent academic works.

Students can find a guide to these options on the library's website and reach out to subject librarians for further assistance.

It was a cool fall morning, and the sun was just starting to rise, casting a warm light to the quit neighborhood. For Alex, the high school junior with a deep passion for science, was filled with both excitement and nervousness. Today marked the final presentation of his science project, which he had been working on for months. The topic was renewable energy, and Alex had built a model of a solar-powered car. He hoped it would help him win the regional science fair.

Alex checked his bag one last time: notes, sides, and the model car. Just as he was about to leave, his younger brother Ax came into the room with big, sorry-looking eyes. In his hand, he held a broken piece of the car's solar panel. "I'm really sorry, Alex!" Ax said in a very quiet voice, his head down because he felt guilty. "I was just so curious. I wanted to see how it worked, and I didn't mean to break it."

Alex's eyes opened wide in shock, and his heart felt like it dropped to the bottom of his stomach. The presentation was in a few hours, and there wasn't time to fix it. He thought about explaining what happened, but he was worried it would sound like an excuse and make him less likely to win. He could put a battery in the car and act like nothing was wrong. But when he thought about it, he felt uncomfortable. He was proud of being honest, and the idea of cheating, even a little bit, made him feel sick.

As he walked to school, his steps were slow and heavy. He thought about all the late-night hours he spent working at his work bench, how frustrated he was when the circuits didn't work, and how happy he was when the car finally moved using solar power. His dreams of winning the competition and being recognized for his hard work seemed to be going away. But then he remembered the talks at the dinner table a long time ago, when his parents told him how important it was to be honest, responsible, and keep trying. Their words kept playing in his mind. By the time he got to the school gates, a determined look was on his face. He knew exactly what he had to do.

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Alex stood in front of the class and judges, feeling nervous.

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Later that day, Alex received an email from the science fair organization.

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1. AI 可能取代的工作及原因；

2. 青少年应如何面对。

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Dear fellow students,

I'm Li hub, and I'm quite honored to talk about "AI and Job Replacement".

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Thank you!

Meng Jintao, now 29, developed an advanced iron-based energy storage system inspired by childhood power out ages in his hometown. The system is efficient, safe, and long-lasting, (offer) a significant improvement in energy storage. Ming founded his company in Hubei to bring his innovation to life.

During his studies on new energy materials at Hefei University, Meng realized the instability of wind energy and the call better storage solutions. He created the iron-based flow energy storage system. Unlike lithium (锂) batteries, Meng's system uses inexpensive iron, making it (cheap) and fire-resistant.

In 2020, Meng successfully tested the first iron-based battery while studying at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan. After graduation, he furthered his studies in America., he ultimately decided to return to China in 2021 to contribute to the country's carbon goals. By 2021, his team (complete) their first small energy storage system, and in 2022 they sold their first large system, was well-received.

Meng's success as innovator is rooted in his technical skills, his commitment to research, and government support. His technology is now recognized as a major project in China, with its (adopt) in Wuhan reducing electricity costs by over 20 % annually. Looking ahead, Meng (aim) to improve his technology and integrate it with carbon reduction goals to make energy storage safe and more affordable (global).

Following his sudden passing, I had a scheduled massage (按摩) for self-care, which I knew I needed more than ever. I described my4 to the massage therapist (治疗专家) as feeling like a piece of a puzzle had been5 from my life. Her gentle touch and reassurances were a source of comfort.

The next day she6 me into her office and said that she had a story to tell. After the massage, she felt my7 and wondered where she could find a tiny puzzle piece to8 me that my brother's love would never fade. On a cold, windy evening, she9 a friend's house for warmth and discovered her friend had completed a large,10 puzzle. Among the numerous pieces was a small,11 one.

Her friend had no use for the unfitted piece, but my therapist knew it was12 for me. She believed it to be a final13 from Bon, a symbol of his lasting14 in my life. Now, that puzzle piece resides in the pocket of my coat, serving as a constant reminder of my brother's love, providing me with the warmth and15 that his love is always with me.

As you grow up, you're becoming more independent and have more questions and opinions. You might start questioning whether your parents truly understand what they're discussing, which can lead to conflicts. It's crucial to respect your parents and grasp why they might hold different opinions. However, they also need to understand your perspective and allow you to make your own decisions. After all, in only a few years you'll probably leave home and have to look after yourself!

Although this situation is common, it remains difficult. Your home should be a place where you can talk openly. Remember, parents are human and can be hurt by your words. Try to remember that in every family there are good times and bad times, but your parents are there for you throughout. Show your appreciation for this, and they'll see you're not trying to cause trouble.

Be sensitive! If you need to talk, don't do it before your parents go to work or bed. Consider your words carefully, keep calm and be open and honest. Don't compare them to your friends' parents. Understanding that many other tens face the same issue helps best in handling your feelings.

Remember, there's no reason why people should automatically understand all your views. The more you engage in conversations with your parents, the better you'll feel. If you find it difficult to speak with them, seek out another family member, teacher, or the one who can offer support. Stay optimistic, and remember that soon you'll be making your own choice.

A. It won't help and could make things worse.

B. In fact they're often not actually doing so at all.

C. Obviously, it's important to respect your parents.

D. keep talking and don't take yourself too seriously.

E. But that doesn't mean they're right on this occasion.

F. Then you'll beam their trust, and they might become more tolerant.

G. Their priority is to provide you with a secure and structured environment.

The social brain hypothesis (假说) proposes that the frontal cortex expanded in our ancestors due to the benefits of social intelligence. Brain imaging studies show that thinking about others activate the frontal cortex, supporting this idea. However, most research has focused on primates, with many scientists believing their social complexity is unique.

Dr. kays Holekamp, a professor at Michigan State University, challenge this view. Studying spotted hyenas (鬣狗), she found they live in societies as complex as macaque monkeys, with groups of 60-80 individuals who recognize each other. Hyenas exhibit strict social ran kings, with dominant female controlling access to food.

From a CT-scan of a hyena skull, it is possible to reconstruct the 3D structure of the brain it held. Dr. Holekamp and her colleague have been working to survey dozens of skulls from all four species in the hyena family. They suggested that species of hyenas with more complex social systems have larger frontal cortices. This finding supports the social complexity hypothesis and broadens our understanding of the evolution of social intelligence.

"It's just what the social complexity hypothesis would predict," Dr. Holekamp said. "The hyenas with the simplest social systems have the tiniest frontal cortices. The spotted hyena, which lives in the most complex societies, has far and away the largest frontal cortex."

Joan Silk, a private expert, noticed Dr. Holekamp's work, saying, "Her studies bridge primates and hyenas, revealing shared rules in social complexity and brain evolution."

Today, I often wonder: Am I a story that's constantly being written? people have debated this for a long time, with ancient Greeks arguing whether a thing's true essence lies in its unchanging nature or its ongoing development.

Plato believed that natural science focuses on the changing physical world, while philosophy, using intelligence and reason, explored the change less eternal (永恒). For instance, veterinary science studies growing dogs, but philosophers question the idea of "Dog" itself.

Aristotle agreed that science explains what we see but argued that the material universe is in constant change. He believed change is part of the true nature of things and your virtue is about who you're turning into, not a fixed identity. As such, becoming was his focus, rather than some perfect invisible being.

So, which is your view, and how does that guide the way you live? None of this is to say the choice between Platonism and Aristotelianism is absolute. We all have some unchanging characteristics, and we also change in many ways. The philosophical perspective you adopt will depend on how you principally define yourself and what you choose to pay attention to as you move through the world.

Are you more like a Platonist or an Aristotelian? It depends on whether you see yourself as having a fixed identity or a changing story. Today's culture often pushes you to be a Platonist, defining yourself as a certain type of person. This can make you a repeat customer and give you a sense of belonging. But it might also keep you in situations you don't like. Being more like an Aristotelian can set you free.

Other times, he only knew what he could see or hear. Most pianos came from charity sales, with unknown histories. But like an expert, he could tell if a piano was played a lot, kept in the right environment, or had children around it. He could even guess if it was recently shipped. He acted like a detective. His attitude toward pianos mirrored his philosophy of life. While regretting the damage caused by children on keyboard and strings, he found it tolerable because the piano was used and "at the heart of the family." He thought pianos were more than just furniture and that accidental drinking drops were a small price to pay for introducing young people to a joy that comes from comfort, not awe.

I started playing the violin at six, and now I'm seventy-six. It's been a big part of my life. It can't talk, but the instrument can respond with an astonishing range of substance and emotion. This is a special kind of relationship. There are other moments, however, when the violin stubbornly refuses to do as I want— when it only unwillingly plays in tune, or makes the sound I want, or delivers the music's essence for which I pursue. Then I have to persuade, negotiate, or adjust to its every desire.

Luc's ideas connected with me. Luc's ideas connected with me deeply, reminding me that the relationship between musician and instrument is not just about control, but about respect and understanding. In the end, it's the passion and love we pour into our instruments that truly bring music to life.

Quality Care and Sustain ability (QCS)

Assist with diet preparation for our wildlife patients, processing donations, recycling materials, and performing essential care-taking duties. These tasks ensure that our animals receive the best care and that the center operates efficiently.

Requirements:

At least 14 years old

Ones-hour shift per week for a minimum of 16 weeks

$28 Volunteer Membership fee (covers training materials, a volunteer shirt, and supplies)

Training: Overview of dietary needs for common wildlife patients

Outreach and Fund raising (O & F)

Help with various administrative and outreach activities, such as entering wildlife patient data into our systems. These roles are crucial for raising awareness and funds to support our mission.

Requirements:

At least 18 years old

Ones-hour shift per week for a minimum of 16 weeks (available on weekdays from 9: 00 am to 5: 00 pm)

$28 Volunteer Membership fee

Training: Tips for effective communication and fund raising

Animal Care and Education (ACE)

Support our team in the care for injured and baby animals without parents. Responsibilities may include assisting with feeding, cleaning cages, and monitoring the health and behavior of the animals in care.

Requirements:

At least 16 years old

Ones-hour shift per week for a minimum of 18 weeks

$28 Volunteer Membership fee

Training: Basic signs of health and illness in wildlife

Habitat Restoration (HR)

Contribute to protecting and restoring biodiversity on our Center ' s property. Tasks include caring for native plants, maintaining compose bins (堆肥箱), removing foreign attacking species, and other activities aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat.

Requirements:

At least 14 years old

Assist with at least two habitat restoration tasks per month for a minimum of 16 weeks

$28 volunteer Membership fee

Training: Identification and care of native plant species

A recent study from Kyushu University and Osaka Metropolitan University suggests that stars in the early universe might have formed in soft molecular clouds, which make them float like cotton. This discovery was made by observing the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a small galaxy near the Milky Way. The SMC has fewer heavy elements compared to our galaxy, making it similar to the conditions of the early universe about 10 billion years ago.

In our galaxy, molecular clouds that help form stars usually have a long thin shape. Scientists think the solar system was created in a similar way, where a large molecular cloud broke apart to form a core that eventually became a star. Over time, gravity pulled more gas and matter into these cores, leading to star formation.

Kazuki Tokuda, a researcher at Kyushu University, explains that understanding how stars formed in the early universe is challenging because the universe was mostly made of hydrogen and helium (氦) back then. To study this, the team used the ALMA radio telescope in Chile to observe the SMC. They found that 60% of the molecular clouds had the usual long thin shape, while 40% were soft. The temperature inside the thin clouds was higher than that in the soft ones, which might be due to how old the clouds are.

If a molecule cloud keeps its long shape, it's more likely to break apart and form many stars like the sun. However, if it becomes soft, it may be harder for stars to form. This study shows that having enough heavy elements is important for maintaining the long shape of molecular clouds, which can be crucial for forming planetary systems.

As I was driving home from work one night last week, the light on my dashboard was flashing on the "dreaded" tire pressure maintenance system. My heart sank. It usually means one of two things: low tire pressure or tire sensor failure. The temperature outside dropped below freezing, and the icy wind blew through my coat as I pulled into the driveway. I hoped it was just a tire pressure problem that could be easily solved with a quick pump. But deep down, I knew it could be more complicated.

The next morning, I drove to the tire shop as soon as it opened. The mechanic on duty greeted me with a friendly smile but informed me that they were fully booked with appointments. My car was pushed to the bottom of the list. I glanced at the clock. It was going to be a long wait. I decided to make the best of the situation and get some exercise. I walked home, the cold winter air filling my lungs as I enjoyed the quiet streets.

Hours later, I returned to the tire shop. The mechanic confirmed my fears: It was indeed a faulty tire sensor. The repair took longer than expected, but the staff worked diligently, their professionalism evident in every move. When the job was finally done, I felt a wave of gratitude. These mechanics had been incredibly accommodating; even without an appointment. I decided to show my appreciation.

On my way back, I stopped at a nearby store. I purchased two large bags of chocolates, my go-to thank-you gift. One bag was for the tire shop staff. They deserved it. The other bag was for the library staff, my next destination. I'm a regular at the library, always knowing exactly which books I want to read. I rarely look through the shelves; instead, I reserve my books online and wait for the notification. When I pick them up, I always thank the staff, but sometimes, a simple "thank you" isn't enough. A chocolate treat, on the other hand, always brings a smile to their faces.

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As I entered the library, the familiar smell of old books and fresh coffee greeted me.

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The day had started with a problem, but it had ended in a pleasant way.

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1．感谢邀请；2．答应邀约；3．观影建议。

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Dear Chris,

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Yours,

Li Hua

More than 80 archaeological sites and artifact distribution points containing artifacts that date back from the Neolithic Period (新石器时代) modern times have recently been discovered in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

This cluster (集群) of considerable size was discovered along the coast of Beibu Gulf in Guangxi. The area has long been known as a cradle for underwater discoveries as well as findings shed light on cross-cultural and cross-ethnic exchanges.

Pottery pieces with comb-patterned designs (find) among some of the cluster's ruins such as the Shanmiaoling site and the Dishuiping site. Other excavated sites such as Wayaodong, Masiling and Duimianling are characterized by Warring States Period and Qin Dynasty archaeological features. The artifacts (collect) on the spot are mainly pottery wares decorated with patterns similar to the Chinese character "米", or featuring grid motifs and waffle pattern designs. These findings provide significant (refer) for studying the Qin and Han's handicrafts developments.

The cluster's sites not only belong to a (various) of different time periods, but they are also quite diverse, including city ruins, settlement sites, tombs, and (remain) that are identified as iron-smelting locations.

The (new) discovered archaeological cluster resulted from a survey (focus) on Beibu Gulf archaeology, conducted by the Guangxi Institute of Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology in 2024. The survey lasted nearly 70 days and covered area of 20,000 square kilometers.

Moved by Don's situation, Watson5 wanted to help. She first thought of6 him at the café, but his poor health made that7 impractical. So she chose to pay for a short stay at a nearby motel to give Don a warm place to8. Then, she took to social media, sharing Don's9 and calling on the community for support.

The10 was nothing short of amazing. People from all over the town stepped forward. Someone11 a warm hunting winter coat, along with hats, gloves, scarves, and masks. A kind-hearted local offered Don an apartment at a mere $50 a month, and another individual12 to pay the rent for the rest of the year.

Don was incredibly13. All he ever asked for were simple things like instant coffee. This heart-warming story shows that a single act of14 can have a far-reaching impact. Watson's small gesture set off a chain reaction, and the whole community came together, proving that when people unite with compassion, they can truly15 a life.

Remember that you're not a bad person for having bad thoughts. Everyone has negative thoughts. As you experience life and emotions, various thoughts — good and bad — will pass through your mind. These random intrusions (侵入) are just thoughts, not real-life actions or reflections of your moral integrity.

Release negative thoughts and images with mindfulness. Instead of focusing on your negative thoughts or images, try viewing them as a passive observer. Then envision yourself letting them go like physical objects and watching them float away and out of your mind.

The media we consume has a significant impact on our mental health, especially the younger we are. If you read news or books, watch movies or TV shows, or play a lot of video games that contain elements of violence, horror, or other topics that leave you feeling down, limit your consumption of these materials.

Speak to yourself in the way you'd speak to a friend. When an especially harsh, negative thought about your self-worth or appearance worms into your mind, take a step back and examine the thought critically. So you shouldn't speak to yourself that way, either.

Practice gratitude each day. Using your phone or a physical notebook, record a few things you're thankful for. These can be as simple as sunny weather or a kind driver letting you turn onto a busy road. When you cultivate gratitude, you give negativity less room to thrive in your headspace.

A. That's just how the human brain functions.

B. Think about the activities that make you happiest.

C. You wouldn't speak in that critical tone to a friend.

D. Limit or avoid media that disturbs, frightens, or depresses you.

E. They may make fun of you, but remember that you know your mind best.

F. Try to practice gratitude around the same time each day so it becomes a habit.

G. Focus on the present, allowing your thoughts to wander in and out of your mind.