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One morning, the3 alarm went off inside his apartment. So, Busbice shot out of bed and raced down the stairs only to4 there was no fire. But he was5, so he decided to go for a coffee, even though he was wearing mismatched clothes.

"As I was about to6 the coffee shop, a kid came to me," Busbice said. The boy had his fist clenched, so Busbice prepared for a7. But instead, the boy8 his fist to reveal a $ 1 bill.

"What?" Busbice said.

"If you're homeless, here's a dollar," 9-year-old Kelvin Ellis said. "I always want to help a homeless person, and I finally have the9."

Ellis said he got the dollar for good grades. It was the only money he had to his10. So touched, Busbice11 Ellis in for a snack.

As a reward for his kindness, Busbice gave Ellis a shopping spree (大买特买) — 40 seconds to12 whatever he wanted in BuckFeather. Ellis said it was great, but13 not what he wanted to get for his dollar. "Joy, because I14 someone," Ellis said.

"Give something away, and you feel like you've got lots of things from it," Busbice said. "I couldn't15 that as a kid. And if we can spread that around, everything changes."

Understanding this internal conflict is the first step. The next is to employ practical strategies to support our prefrontal cortex. Instead of a vague plan, schedule a specific 25-minute block for a single task and commit to focusing solely on it during that time. This "time blocking" method makes an abstract intention concrete and manageable.

Another effective approach is to drastically lower the barrier to entry. The hardest part is often just starting. For example, if you need to write an essay, commit to writing just one sentence. Often, this minimal step is enough to break the inertia and build positive momentum.

View the task not as one huge burden, but as a series of small, achievable steps. Celebrate completing each step. This focuses your attention on progress rather than the daunting whole, making the process feel more rewarding and less overwhelming.

By understanding the psychology behind procrastination and consistently applying these tactics, you can reclaim your time and reduce stress.

A. So, always break large projects down the night before.

B. One key technique is to make time visible and intentional.

C. Remember, the goal is progress, not immediate perfection.

D. For instance, our willpower is like a muscle that gets tired.

E. The trick is to reduce the perceived effort required to begin.

F. Finally, work on reshaping your perspective toward the task itself.

G. It lies in our brain's battle between short-term comfort and long-term goals.

GEAIR has been built with a combination of two technologies: AI and biotechnology. Xu Cao, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, led the research team that built the robot.

Cross-pollination, also known as hybrid pollination, is the process of transferring pollen (花粉) from a flower of one plant to another. This process helps in creating hybrid flowers of plants, also known as hybrid breeding.

The aim of hybrid breeding is to develop crop varieties with improved traits, thereby achieving enhanced yield and quality. However, according to Xu, doing this process repeatedly is time - consuming. GEAIR can help reduce the time and also avoid human errors.

Living up to its promised potential, the robot carried out a trial in a greenhouse. It identified a flower accurately and extended its arm gently to complete the hybrid pollination process. The entire breeding process was done with inch-perfect precision. The researchers also built the first "intelligent robotic breeding factory", which can quickly and efficiently develop new, high-quality plant varieties.

GEAIR will start a new era backed by AI and biotechnology in the breeding industry. "Our new study has initiated an intelligent breeding model of integrated biotechnology, AI and robot labor — marking China's successful pioneering efforts in the construction of a closed-loop (闭环的) technology system for intelligent robotized hybrid breeding," Xu said. "It also shows the application prospects of ‘AI for science' in the sector of biological breeding."

With biotechnology as its foundation, AI as empowerment, and robots as operators, this study could help China take the lead in the race to create breeding robots that are fully autonomous and intelligent.

Sarah Yapp adopted her block in south Eugene. With cars rushing by, she explained why. "When I was growing up, my dad actually made me pick up trash on the street. That was the era of McDonald's Styrofoam (泡沫塑料) containers, when people just threw them out of their windows. So, I used to hate that," she said. "And then I grew up, and I realized I don't like trash on the street as an adult either." "Oh, I got something!" Yapp used her grabber to pick up a paper cup from a bush and dropped it in a bag.

Olivia Langley is Director of Operations for Adopt One Block. "We send you free clean - up supplies," she said. "That's everything from a bucket, a trash grabber, trash bags, to gloves." Block Ambassadors set their own schedules for trash grabbing and can access additional resources from the organization to deal with different "trash encounters". Langley said that when necessary, medical sharps containers are also provided.

However, Langley insisted that volunteers should only do the amount of clean-up they are comfortable with. Things like broken glass, thrown - away needles and perilous materials can be handled by municipal agencies, she said.

Sarah Yapp shared the idea with her friend Rachel Sanders and now they both pick up trash on their own blocks and beyond. The friends said the garbage can sometimes be messy, but they both find fulfillment in cleaning it up. "Here we are picking up trash and there are people cheering us on and joining in. Some even adopt their own neighborhoods!" Yapp said. "The other day, a middle school student saw me on my block and asked, ‘Are you picking up trash? Thank you!'"

A year later, when she complained of pain in her right knee, I scheduled an appointment with a doctor. After X-rays were done, Dr. Morris pointed to a spot on the screen and said he was 99 percent sure it was the bone cancer. "We'll start chemotherapy (化疗) next week," the doctor said after Natalia's biopsy. "And then remove the tumor and reconstruct her leg three months from now."

Less than a month into Natalia's treatment, her hair started falling out. It wasn't long before the last lock of hair fell out. To match her look, I shaved off my own hair, too. Natalia named the leg with the tumor Will, telling everyone, "I will walk again!" She named the other leg Grace, for my favorite TV show, Will & Grace. With each round of chemo, Natalia would say, "Let's get this party started!"

Five months later, we were told the incredible news that Natalia's scans were clear. The cancer wasn't spreading.

After recovery, Natalia remained as obsessed with modeling as ever. Natalia made her official debut on the runway at a New York bridal show when she was 18. I watched as she glided down the catwalk in a sparkling long white dress. Not only was she breathtaking, but she radiated pure joy and comfort in her own skin.

Suddenly I realized that this beautiful dream was what had sustained her through all the grueling trials of her illness and recovery. I clapped my heart out for my daughter, bursting with pride that she had fought tooth and nail to reach her goal.

Basque

The Basque language is the only remaining old European language. It's spoken today in Basque Country, by some 750,000 native speakers. Basque Country covers the border of Spain and France, centered around the Bay of Biscay. As a language, Basque shows no connections to its neighboring languages.

Tamil

Tamil is spoken by the Tamil people, native to the southernmost part of the Indian subcontinent. Tamil has around 75 million native speakers worldwide. Its earliest written form dates back to 300 BC, making it over 2,000 years old.

Arabic

Even though Arabic includes many sub-groups and variants, it is unified in a standardized form of Classical Arabic. It is a great example of how a language of a powerful conquering nation can establish itself over a wide area and survive for centuries in its original form. With its spread, it influenced many modern languages all across the world, leaving loanwords everywhere it went.

Aramaic

Part of the Northwest Semitic group of the Afro-Asiatic languages, Aramaic has about 3,100 years of written history, placing it at the top of our list. Royal Inscriptions in Aramaic date back to the 10th century BC, making it one of the oldest languages still in use.

The longest heat wave on record sweeping through the town, Sebby could barely contain his excitement to cool off at the beach with Dad. Before heading out, they stopped at the nearby library to return a few books, and Sebby noticed a crew working on the roof.

"What are they doing?" he asked. Dad watched for a moment before answering. "Fixing the roof." Pulling out of the parking space, he shook his head, adding that he had worked on a roofing crew for a few years. He thought it the hardest job he had ever had — no shade, just the sun burning his neck, and a sip of cold water felt like a treasure. It was then that an idea popped into Sebby's head: to bring them some water. But the thought slipped away as quickly as the scenery flashing past his window, his attention turning to swimming.

The waves were perfect for bodyboarding, and a sea breeze cooled the air. But all too soon they were headed home, back to the heat. Sebby was half listening to the radio when the DJ gave the weather report. "The record-breaking heat will continue throughout the afternoon." Glancing at the library as they passed, he saw the roofers still at work. "Do you think they have enough water?" he asked. "I'm sure they brought plenty," Dad said, though his tone lacked confidence.

Back home, Sebby couldn't shake the thought of the roofers. He shared the idea with his brother, Marcos, who had just returned from the movies. His brother shrugged. "You don't even know those guys. They've probably gone home already anyway."

Thinking Marcos may be right, Sebby walked to the driveway for a clearer view: the roofers were still there. "I don't see any coolers or bottles anywhere," he told Dad. "I really think they need some water." A look of concern came over Dad's face. He stood and picked up his car keys. "I think you're right. It's only going to get hotter."

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Sebby turned and went back into the house.

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Hearing the shout, the sweating roofers paused and turned for a look.

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Speak another language, share cultural joys.

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Good morning, everyone! Here is the slogan I recommend.

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Thank you!

Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a place of breathtaking beauty that seems to belong to another world. Located in the mountains of Sichuan Province, this valley, with its world-famous reputation, (witness) millions of visitors each year to a journey of a fairyland on earth.

The valley is named after the nine Tibetan villages (dot) throughout its area with its most iconic features — the multicolored lakes, crystal-clear water reflects the surrounding forests and sky in astonishing colors of emerald (翡翠).

Walking along the wooden plank (板条) paths, people feel as if they are stepping into living painting, where the air is fresh, and the silence is broken only by the sound of water (flow) or birds singing in the ancient trees. It is this    (harmony) combination of elements that makes Jiuzhaigou so unique.

However, a major earthquake causing significant damages happened in 2017, leading to a series of geological changes and the temporary (close) of the park. Since then, greater efforts (make) to restore its natural beauty and stricter tourist management policies have been carried out, like limiting the number of daily visitors to minimize human impact effectively.

Today, Jiuzhaigou stands a powerful model of nature's resilience and conservation, reminding us that we are not the owners of such wonders, their guardians. Preserving its splendor for future generations is a responsibility we all share.

I agreed with a reluctant sigh, perceiving it as totally   2.But as I watched father's hands work, something shifted. As he explained the   3 of each gear (齿轮) and the clock's history, his eyes   4 with a passion I had never noticed before.

We worked together for weeks. Slowly, the clock   5 its former elegance and charm, while I learned to wipe the delicate hands and gently   6 the glass. My impatience   7 fascination: I wasn't just cleaning; I was   8 a piece of family history.

The day we hung the clock was a day of pride. Its steady tick felt like a heartbeat. That experience taught me a   9 lesson. It wasn't about the clock, but the time spent with my father. I came to   10 the value of his wisdom and skills I had once   11.

Now every time I visit home, I check the clock and   12 it. It works not only as a beautiful artifact (手工艺品) but also as a   13 of the day I truly saw my father. His workshop was a shelter where patience and love could   14 anything broken. He would say, "Some things, like this clock and our bond, just need a little   15 to run forever."

With huge amounts of information at our fingertips in the social media-fueled Internet age, we are in theory better equipped to travel more and better. But for this Malta trip, we decided to do something different. We'd build the trip by talking to random locals. No guidebook allowed. No smartphone either — unless we were completely lost.

Approaching locals for travel tips can be awkward. So I came up with a trick: a deck of cards with common holiday questions. Locals would draw a card and give a tip based on it. We'd follow the tip, then ask them to recommend another local to help us.

How did it go? Philip, wonderful and friendly, introduced us to almost the whole island. When asked about his "favourite lunch spot", he drew the card and recommended Claire, who runs Mojo restaurant in Victoria. For the "favourite cafe" card, Claire suggested Gleneagles in Mgarr Harbour. It's run by approachable Tony-a goldmine for tips and stories.

Tony, a silver-haired man with a rough voice, was one such local. He told stories of his coffee shop's 40 years, full of emotions and old regulars. His words made those times almost tangible, making him a living connection to Gozo's past.

My message is simple. If you visit Malta, leave your guidebook and phone in your room. Go to a cafe, order a local drink, chat randomly with a local. It grows meaningful and exciting when we connect with locals. We learn their stories, and maybe gain a new perspective.

A. Our experiment started in Gozo with a local restaurant owner.

B. Malta has been known for its coastal scenery and ancient ruins.

C. At its core, travel revolves around genuine human connections.

D. There's no time machine, but some locals connect you to the past.

E. As a natural icebreaker, these cards served to reduce the awkwardness.

F. We visited many famous attractions recommended by travelers in Gozo.

G. Instead of overplanning with blogs, Instagram or guidebooks, we chose chance.

The idea of chronotherapy — giving drugs at right times — owes much to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which describes organs' activity peaks at specific times. French researcher Francis Lévi drew on this wisdom to explore cancer treatment: healthy cells divide fixedly, while cancer cells multiply uncontrollably. Since chemotherapy (化疗) targets rapidly dividing cells, Levi reasoned that giving drugs when healthy cells are "asleep" could boost effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Medical tests proved promising. Those who received chemotherapy at 6 am instead of 6 pm experienced far milder sickness and tiredness. Similar benefits emerged elsewhere: afternoon heart surgery is safer, and flu vaccines given between 9-11 am generate four times more antibodies than later in the day.

Yet chronotherapy faced a problem: everyone's internal clock varies by up to 12 hours. Measuring it used to be time-consuming — tracking melatonin (褪黑素) release required hours in darkness and frequent samples. Now, new tests using blood or even hair offer quicker results. For example, Germany's BodlyClock test analyzes clock gene activity in hair follicles (毛囊) to reveal internal time, helping tailor treatments.

These advances in determining our biological time not only support precision medicine but also the use of daily rhythms to enhance overall health. For instance, exposure to morning light helps advance the body clock, while minimizing evening blue light promotes sound sleep. Scheduling demanding mental tasks or intense exercise during personal peak cognitive and physical periods (typically afternoon to early evening) can boost performance.

By making use of our circadian rhythm - through timed treatments and rhythm - aware living - we can unlock longer, healthier lives.

Within ordinary urban landscapes, life displays extraordinary toughness and creativity. Plants and microorganisms not only survive but grow well in the heat and pollution of city gutters. Urban animals have also developed smart behaviors: Japanese crows use cars to crack nuts, and Australian cockatoos open trash bins for food. Furthermore, cities drive physical changes in their residents. Some lizards have developed stickier feet to better hold on smooth man-made surfaces. This concrete "jungle" is thus not a biological desert but a dynamic, human-made ecosystem, representing a fascinating new chapter in the story of life on our planet.

Therefore, the old image of a naturalist — a professional in remote wilds — is outdated. Academic papers and online courses make biology and ecology procurable to everyone. Community labs and nature clubs enable ordinary people to do research with microscopes and other simple tools. When we accept the city as a real ecosystem, we allow everyone to become a "community scientist".

For those feeling disconnected from nature in cities, there's a new way: just stay curious and notice the ignored ecological corners, and city life may be filled with new surprises and joys. You don't need to be a professional scientist — anyone can be a naturalist-explorer in the urban wilderness.

While initially desiring to become a physical therapist (治疗师), he found himself particularly drawn to education through his mother and stepfather, both seasoned educators on Long Island. After completing his specialized training at SUNY Cortland, he enthusiastically joined this school in 2021, valuing the opportunity to work with young students. Rather than conducting standardized drills, he uses multi-sensory strategies: pairing verbal instructions for pushups with visual step cards, and using soft foam (泡沫) balls to help those with motor skill challenges feel successful. For students uninterested in movement, he leans into their strengths — like creating a "rhythm jump-rope" activity for a music-loving student who dislikes team sports.

Nathaniel Marner, the school principal, described Dennehy as a "forward-thinking educator who constantly invents creative ways to engage students." This impact is perhaps best illustrated by the genuine feedback from his students. Fourth-grader Lopez also showed her ultimate approval, "He's cool." She further explained more about his appealing personality and the diverse activities he has introduced, from basic exercises to various sports.

Beyond the school's walls, Dennehy extends his educational impact through coaching the junior volleyball team and instructing student participation in regional fitness programs. Yet his most rewarding professional moment remains fundamentally simple: surveying his gymnasium to witness his students actively engaged, each face reflecting the genuine joy of movement — a proof to his success in making physical education an accessible source of confidence and well-being.

Like parks around the world, those in our region are feeling the impacts of climate change. As a registered nonprofit based in San Francisco, the Parks Conservancy is working in collaboration with the Presidio Trust and the National Park Service to help these parks — and the communities that depend on them — build resilience (韧性) against the backdrop of rapid environmental shifts. We also aim to increase understanding of climate-related threats to our parks, our local communities, and the planet, while driving meaningful action to address them.

This work looks a lot of ways, and often connects across multiple programs, projects, and park boundaries. It's all done in partnership with agencies, community partners, and community members, and reflects the need to address climate change at different scales.

Here are some programs of our climate work. Explore more of its depth and breadth by clicking the blocks below!

Lily stared at the wrinkled rejection letter from the national art competition, her watercolor phoenix (凤凰) lying untouched beside her. As a senior three student struggling with college application stress and endless exams, she' d poured every ounce of frustration and hidden hope into the artwork — its blazing flames a metaphor for her desire to rise above overwhelming academic pressure. Yet the letter's cold judgment crushed her: "Looks seemingly flawless (完美的), yet lacks artistic expression, depth and meaning." In that moment, her confidence fell apart, the phoenix's fire fading as sharply as her own spirit.

For weeks, Lily locked her paintbrushes away, convinced her lifelong passion for art was a meaningless distraction from her college dreams. The studio she once frequented became a place of shame; she would quicken her pace whenever she passed, unable to face the reminder of her failure.

One afternoon after self-study, Lily entered the classroom to find a book on her desk, left by her art teacher Ms. Hale. Put inside was a short note: "Growth isn't about never falling — it's about learning to rise, just like your phoenix." Curiosity overcame her despair as she leafed through the pages, discovering an article titled Reflections on Reflecting. Its words struck a chord: "Self-awareness grows when we face our doubts, not flee from them."

As Lily re-read the note and article, she realized the judges' words weren't disapproval of her talent, but a challenge to dig deeper. In her pursuit of a "flawless" victory symbol, she had polished away the raw edges of her own struggle, leaving the phoenix technically impressive but emotionally distant. With renewed purpose, slowly, she took out her paintbrushes from the drawer. Instead of starting a new piece immediately, she felt a strong urge to revisit the phoenix — the very symbol of her failure, ready to fill it with the raw, authentic emotion she'd hidden before — rising, like her phoenix, from the ashes of self-doubt.

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That evening, Lily spread the phoenix painting on the desk.

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Weeks later, Lily submitted the revised painting to a local youth exhibition without much expectation.

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1.分析原因；

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Rethinking Fast Food from Street Stalls

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The 2025 "Xiangchao" (Hunan Football League) was far more than a sports event; it was social phenomenon that breathed new life into the province. Initially starting as local games, these events quickly crossed the boundaries of the sports field and brought together people from all walks of life, all (unite) by their love for the game.

The real magic happened beyond the pitch. Stadium squares were transformed into lively night markets, the air was filled with the inviting scent of local delicacies. This "event+consumption" model (prove) to be a powerful engine for the local economy. More importantly, it offered a unique platform to showcase rural specialties, from house-made chili sauce to local rice noodles, helping these products reach (wide) audiences and boosting farmers' incomes.

However, the most profound impact was on community spirit and youth development. Inspired by the players, many youngsters (draw) from screens to sports fields. In some villages, retired players and college students even started organizing free coaching and tutoring sessions beside the new courts, (combine) physical training with academic support. This spirit of self-reliance and joint effort is exactly drives sustainable rural revitalization.

Thus, a simple football has kicked wide-ranging developments — powering the economy, connecting communities, and building a brighter future. It shows how sports can go beyond (compete) to become a force for social good.

The cups were of all3 — porcelain, glass, clay; some plain and dull, some4 and exquisitely carved; a few inlaid with sparkling crystals. "Help yourselves to the coffee," the professor said, eyes twinkling with purpose.

The students5 and picked up the tray, eager to seize the finest cups, each striving for one that6 the rest. Plain, simple ones were left7 on the tray edge, unworthy of notice. With cups filling with coffee in hand, the professor leaned back and spoke.

"I've observed something telling," he said, glancing at their chosen cups. "You all picked out the eye-catching cups,8 the ordinary ones. But the cup itself adds no9 to the coffee. You were so fixed on the container that you barely noticed the coffee's rich fragrance."

The students fell silent,10 by his words. The professor continued, "Life is coffee; jobs, wealth and status are11. They are tools to12 life, but cannot alter its13. Fixing gaze on ‘cups' makes you14 missing life's genuine joy — the quiet fulfillment that15 our souls."

He paused, and then added softly, "The happiest don't have the best of everything. They simply make the best of what they have." The students nodded, grasping the lesson hidden in a cup of coffee.

On our social media accounts, we often display things like our opinions, connections and holiday photos. Maybe we don't want a random stranger knowing our favourite type of coffee. And cookies — there was a time they were just something nice to eat. Now they seem to be popping up on websites. So how can you stay more private? Here are tips to help you maintain your privacy online.

Check your social media privacy settings

Many social media platforms allow everything to be visible automatically, which can easily expose your daily tracks, contact details and even personal preference to strangers.. Don't let overexposure of your personal life become a risk to your online privacy.

Limiting the amount you share isn't only restricted to social media. There are many sites out there that help you to share documents — so a practical tip is not to put anything too private like passwords on these platforms. One wrong click may send your private data to the wrong person by accident.

Deal with website tracking files

Cookies are designed to improve your surfing experience by tracking and saving information about your visits to a site, helping to personalize your sessions. However, these cookies also pose privacy risks such as exposing your location, and even personal preferences.. Additionally, certain apps can block them if you feel uncomfortable with being tracked.

So, if you want to maintain your privacy online, maybe only share things you'd be happy with a stranger seeing — and if you don't feel comfortable with cookies,. If that's not enough, just don't accept them and visit another site — and why not have a yummy cookie to eat instead?

A. check if they are believable

B. Protect privacy beyond social media

C. Deleting your surfing history may help

D. So it is your responsibility to set your boundaries

E. you might decide to invest in some tech to block them

F. Stop talking to strangers who make you feel uncomfortable

G. However, everywhere we go online, we seem to leave a digital footprint