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Yours,

Li Hua

On the playground of a town school in Tanghe county in Central China's Henan province, a bus full of science kits stops by. It quickly draws a crowd of pupils eager to explore is inside.

Soon, several robots are carefully unloaded the bus and begin dancing with consistent human-like moves. The children watch cheerfully, bursting into laughter as the robots (gentle) extend their hands to invite them to join the dance.

The bus was not a performance group of any kind a mobile science class jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, the China Science and Technology Museum and a social media platform, (aim) to sow seeds of passion for science among children in the (country) vast rural areas.

Lyu Guofan, chairman of the Henan Association for Science and Technology, says that rural areas are mostly faced with a (short) of teachers and equipment (qualify) for scientific education.

Since February, scientists, science educators and science museum staff (walk) into 18 town schools in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Henan and Gansu provinces. In May last year, the education ministry and other departments released a document (strengthen) scientific education in primary and secondary schools, promising to ensure that a more sound system will be in place in three to five years.

Toward the end of the year, Mr. Dalton wanted to check our2 of geometry and gave us a 25-question true/false test. The test presented each3 with a conclusion shown. If we could4 the result using our theorems (定理) , the answer was true; otherwise, it was false.

I breezed through 24 problems, but number 17 was a5! I spent 30 minutes on that proof,6 my page with theorems and calculations, until the proof was there at last.7, I marked the question true and handed in the test.

8, I received a 96, and number 17 was marked wrong! When Mr. Dalton asked if there were any questions, my hand9 . "The correct answer to number 17 is true!"

Instead of10 that this was a nationally standardized test and what I could possibly know about the answer, Mr. Dalton gave me an11 smile and asked me to present my proof to the class. After my demonstration, everyone agreed, with12 no less, that the correct answer was true.

Ever since that geometry class, I've developed the confidence to13 my own ideas. I am grateful to Mr. Dalton for allowing me to challenge his14. The experience of that day was like a15 from Mr. Dalton and it has served me well in my life.

A spiritual journey is a personal adventure where you div e deep into understanding and connecting with your inner self. To achieve a profound sense of your spiritual essence. Here's a simple guide on how to start your spiritual journey.

Set your intentions

Like preparing for a marathon, the first step is to establish your goals. Are you looking for inner peace or a deeper understanding of your life purpose? As you navigate your spiritual journey, you can reflect on these intentions, reminding yourself of why you started and what you're striving for.

Read and learn

Consider books about spirituality and personal growth as your guidance. They are packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Keep in mind, it's not about gathering much information. So take moments to think about these ideas and see how they fit with your experiences.

Find a mentor

A mentor can serve a significant role in your spiritual exploration. And your mentor could be anyone — a spiritual teacher, a trusted friend, or even a family member, who has a profound understanding of the spiritual world. They've journeyed through the ups and downs, faced challenges, and emerged enlightened. It can brighten your path and make the journey feel less overwhelming.

Maintain a spiritual diary

This diary is a tangible reflection of your inner explorations, and plays a vital role in your spiritual progression. Writing regularly can foster mindfulness and enhance self-awareness. Finally, this diary can allow you to revisit those past entries, recognize your growth, and draw inspiration for the future.

Now that you've uncovered the steps to launch a spiritual journey, why not get a taste of this transformative experience?

A. But the truth?

B. And the ultimate goal?

C. Their wisdom, therefore, can be a lighthouse for you.

D. It's a voyage into the deepest corners of your memories.

E. This means identifying what you hope to achieve or discover.

F. It's about finding the wisdom that truly speaks to your journey.

G. It can also help you express and strengthen your understandings.

Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar.

Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we're unlikely to click away from but won't find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.

Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener's attention.

Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption.

In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka's insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world.

"Looking at over 27,000 observations of historical data, we found that increases in temperatures can increase food prices, particularly in hot regions and seasons," said Max Kotz, a co-author of the study, "under future climate conditions, these impacts could become large, threatening the price stability commands of central banks, such as the ECB ( European Central Bank), which aims to keep inflation below 2 percent."

The report highlighted how rising or unstable prices endanger human welfare and economic and political stability, pointing to United Nations data showing that the cost-of-living crisis in 2021/22 resulted in 71 million more people falling into poverty globally. The study found that increases in temperatures, particularly in hot regions and during summers, lead to heightened inflation levels, which are more pronounced in lower latitudes (纬度) like Africa and South America. Regions at higher latitudes experience seasonal peaks, mostly in the summer months.

Data showed a 1℃ rise in average monthly temperatures affects prices for nearly a year, similarly to extra rainfall. However, price impacts resulting from extreme drought are only temporary. Researchers examined the extremely hot European summer of 2022, when heat and drought had far-reaching effects on agriculture and the economy. "We estimate that the 2022 summer heat extreme increased food inflation in Europe by about 0.6 percent," said Kotz.

Researchers claimed that future warming projected for 2035 would multiply the impacts of such extremes by up to 50 percent. These effects are particularly relevant for currency unions with a 2 percent inflation target, such as the Eurozone, and will continue to increase with future global warming.

I held my office hour in the near-empty lecture hall, one hour before the class began. The hall was open to any student who wished to talk with me about coursework or to take a seat and quietly read before the lecture began. I would assemble (组装) my flute, open my lesson book, and begin working on the instrument I had never played before. I also followed online video lessons—all done in front of a few students who would come early to class.

I would begin playing long tones, closing my eyes and "forgetting" that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others. Had I been playing my main instrument, I would have had more concern about the level of my playing and how my playing was being received. However, in this setting, it was clear that I was an absolute beginner with no expectations of impressing anyone with my mastery. My attention was set on figuring the instrument out. I had no expectations of how I would sound and had little expectations of sounding like anything more than a beginner.

There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public. Whenever musicians talk with me about their stage fright, I offer them this story.

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I could taste every ingredient. Even though I have a seafood allergy, I can have a great meal without worrying about it.

— Milad ES

Nice restaurant with good Thai flavors! But it seems that they were trying to process as many people as possible, so it was hard to enjoy food slowly with kids. I might try take out next time.   

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