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The day after she moved in, she called me to2 about the food nearby. "The pizza was like rubber. I couldn't3 it." "Mom, you're complaining to me. Wouldn't it make more sense to tell someone who can4 the problem?" We hung up. This was only her second day here! And week after week, Mom found more to complain about.

When with my friend Beth, I spent 20 minutes sharing how Mom's attitude5 me. "She seems6 . After everything Kevin and I do for her, all we hear is what she doesn't like." As the words spilled from my lips, I realized that I'd developed the same7 of complaining that annoyed me so much in Mom.

I decided to keep a better watch on my8. Things went fine for a few weeks. But soon I felt powerless to9 by myself and couldn't help complaining to Beth about Mom's10 again.

A few days later, I received a journal from my friend Torry. On the first page, he had written, "Jeanette, I use such a journal every day to11 things I'm thankful for." I wrote three things I was grateful for. When I looked at them,12 filled my heart. Maybe this was it. It was a joyous replacement that helped me overcome the complaining —13 .

Over the next few months, as I continued, I noticed little things I'd14 . Life was handing out gift after gift, including Mom, complaints and all. I couldn't change her; I could only15 her.

●Surround Yourself with Humor

You learn more effectively when you fully expose yourself to a subject. Similarly, you can improve your sense of humor by surrounding yourself with humor. Watch stand-up comedians. Listen to programs that amuse you.Read humorous books. .

●Learn What Amuses You

. We amuse our friends by praising a change they made. However, when it comes to being funny, don't change your sense of humor to amuse other people. Instead, start with what amuses you.Then, if you think the other person will also be amused with it, share it with them.

●Think About Timing and Audience

You don't have to be funny all the time, so don't expect that of yourself. When you catch yourself trying to be funny, slow down. Simply speak slower so you're not as likely to stop and repeat yourself. Try speaking at 60-70 % of your usual rate. .

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You don't need to seize every single opportunity to be funny. If you're in the middle of a bad joke, just end it. "You know what, now that I'm telling it, it's not as funny as it sounded in my head," can be a bit of an awkward end and hurt your pride a little bit, but it saves everyone time and patience. In the long run, they'll respect your taste.

A. Be Creative, Not Silly

B. Pause in between sentences

C. There's a lot of fun out there

D. You might also do better at work

E. Know When to Pull the Plug on Yourself

F. You can also try your hand in the real world

G. A lot of times, we say things purely to please others

The algorithm relied in part on how the school's students had historically been more successful on the exam. Schools with richer children tended to have better track records, so the algorithm gave wealthy students - even those on track for the same grades as poor students - much higher predicted scores. High-achieving, low - income pupils whose schools had not previously performed well were hit particularly hard. After threats of legal action and widespread demonstrations, the government backed down and canceled the algorithmic grading process entirely. This wasn't an isolated incident: In the United States similar issues troubled the International Baccalaureate exam, which used an opaque (不透明)   artificial intelligence system to set students' scores, prompting protests from thousands of students and parents.

These episodes highlight some of the traps of algorithmic decision - making. As technology advances, companies, governments, and other organizations are increasingly relying on algorithms to predict important social outcomes, using them to distribute jobs, forecast crime, and even try to prevent child abuse. These technologies promise to increase efficiency, enable more targeted policy interventions, and remove human imperfections from decision-making processes. But critics worry that opaque machine learning systems will in fact reflect and further keep shortcomings in how organizations typically function - including by establishing the racial, class, and gender prejudices of the societies that develop these systems.

But there is an even more basic concern about algorithmic decision-making. Even in the absence of systematic class or racial prejudice, what if algorithms struggle to make even remotely accurate predictions about the track of individuals' lives?

And then what? What's the next great leap in humans' quest for the secrets of the universe? When it comes to the near future scientific exploration, there are a few areas of the solar system that will be receiving some special attention.

First off there's Venus, a planet which was a relative paradise (天堂), with oceans and a pleasant atmosphere. Something went terribly wrong there a few billion years ago, and NASA has scheduled a series of missions to explore what exactly is going on there.

At the other end are the gas giants. Several of the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered in thick sheets of ice, and underneath that ice sit oceans of liquid water. NASA has missions planned to investigate those mysterious worlds, hunting for any signs of possible life hidden deep within.

As for us humans, Mars is certainly the grand prize in the coming decades. If we have the adequate drive and funds, we can establish a semi - permanent presence on the red planet, keeping crews working and studying in person on the Martian surface. The other planets of our solar system are not so suitable for people to settle on. Mercury is too close to the Sun for comfort and too far away from the Earth.

Over the coming decades humans expect to see a rise of "space hotels", set up for visiting tourists and scientific explorations. Naturally, turning the space rock into a habitat for humans is not very practical considering our current level of technological maturity, but in my best estimation, it's the next easiest thing to accomplish... after the Moon and Mars, of course.

The weekend after Dad's diagnosis (诊断), Mom had sent the same text to each concerned relative and friend: Jay was diagnosed with Pick's disease. We are going back to the doctor for more information. Then Mom put down the phone, rubbed her forehead, and suggested that we go for a drive. On the interstate, we passed a board with clear red letters: "Fredericksburg peaches, the best fruit you can find in Central Texas." Mom went to negotiate with the stand owner.

Now in our kitchen, the sweet smell of peach juice drifted into the living room and pulled Dad away from the football game on TV.

"Oh! You got peaches?" He eyed the fruit with childish glee (欢快).

"Here," I handed him a knife. "We're making peach pie."

I showed him how to peel the skin off. As I made pie dough, he asked questions: How long does it take to bake? Are you adding sugar? How many peaches? What should I do with the seeds? Showing him how to slice and measure and mix in a calm, firm voice, I suddenly felt grown up.

The summer had reversed our roles; now, I was the adult. I stayed home all summer and cooked his dinner, washed his T-shirts and helped him make phone calls. I stayed up late thinking about him and monitored him like an anxious caretaker.

The same day, before the afternoon drive and peach pie, I had held my tears as I read the diagnosis for Pick's disease: four to ten years, depending on how fast the damaged proteins overpower Dad's brain. I decided then that I would be grateful for just four more years with Dad, enough for him to see me become an adult for real.

Maycie Fuselier was a warm-hearted young woman with a genuine care for others. Three years ago, during a charity event, she signed up to be a bone marrow(骨髓) donor, hoping to make a difference in someone's life. As time passed, the memory of that selfless act faded into the background of her busy life as a high school English teacher.

In September 2022, Adam and Candace Cromer learned that their daughter, Sophie, then only 6 years old, had been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare and serious bone marrow disease.

"It was severe," Candace said. "We did our own research and found the only cure option was to have a bone marrow transplant."

It was an ordinary afternoon when Maycie's phone rang and she answered, expecting a routine call, but the voice on the other end brought unexpected news.

"Hello, Maycie? This is calling from the National Bone Marrow Registry. We have a potential match for your donor profile. A young girl named Sophie, who is suffering from a rare and severe bone marrow disease called aplastic anemia, needs your help. Are you still willing to donate?"

The news that she was a match for Sophie left her both surprised and nervous. Unsure of what to do, she sought guidance from her father.

"He said that I should think about it and I did," she shared.

After taking his advice, she made the life-changing decision. "I'm so glad I said yes," Maycie added, reflecting on the experience.

The process was swift and efficient. Maycie underwent a series of tests to confirm her compatibility, and soon, it was confirmed that she was indeed a match for Sophie. The thought of being able to save a child's life filled her with a profound sense of purpose and joy.

In January 2023, Sophie's life was saved by a bone marrow transplant from Maycie. The Children's of Alabama organized a special meeting for them in September 2024.

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On the day of the reunion, Maycie walked into a room filled with balloons and smiles.

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Seeing Sophie healthy and lively, Maycie was glad she had made that decision.

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Dear Mr. Walsh,

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Yours,

Li Hua

A large tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years was discovered at the Wangzhuang ruins in the city of Yongcheng, Central China's Henan Province, providing new sample for studying the critical period of the origins of Chinese civilization, Dawenkou culture period (4300 BC-2500 BC), a culture of the late Neolithic Age.

It is reported that 45 Dawenkou culture tombs were newly discovered at the Wangzhuang site, 27 of have already been excavated. Some of these tombs appear(belong) to high-ranking officials, presenting a number of valuable artifacts and pig jawbones representing wealth and making it one of the (large) and most artifact-rich tombs found from the Dawenkou culture.

It is interesting to note that the tomb was(intentional) damaged by ancient enemy forces. Only a small number of human bones were found in the tomb, with no complete human skeleton (discover). This discovery provides new evidence for the development trace in ancient kingdoms across various regions during the (form) of Chinese civilization around 5,000 years ago.

So far, the Wangzhuang site has yielded over 1,000 artifacts. Based the shapes of the findings, the cultural characteristics of the site are complex, with the main(remain) belonging to the Dawenkou culture.

Currently, the excavation of the site is still underway. The cultural relics unearthed from the tomb have now been cleaned up, and the next step (be) to extract (提取) them for more detailed research.

Sawyer was born blind but his mother, Brianna, didn't5 until he was 3 months old. She was taking Sawyer for a stroll (散步) outside and noticed that they were in direct6 , but he wasn't squinting (眯着眼看). Doctors later7 Sawyer with septo-optic dysplasia (视神经发育不良), a genetic8 affecting one in 10,000 children.

Brianna and her husband Patrick hope their son will be able to live as9 as possible. Sawyer reads Braille and uses a cane. But there are also some developmental10 .

Soon they realized that the11 Sawyer communicates best is through music. "He always has a trick for12 noises that even we don't notice," the mother said.

Even at such a young age, Sawyer has big13 . He hopes to perform on America' s Got Talent - despite being nervous. But no matter what happens, one thing is14: Singing is in his past, present and future. When asked about how he thought it makes people feel when they hear him sing, Sawyer15 "Joyful".

Set concrete academic goals. If you just want to "do better" in school, does that mean an A? Or a B? Are you just trying to pass? Sit down and set specific benchmarks for yourself. You might say you want to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, or that you want to get at least an A — in history this year.

Study efficiently. Avoid cramming and focus on creating your own understanding. It's easy to just sit in front of your book and read passively without really absorbing the information. If you find it most efficient to focus on one subject at a time, do that. If bouncing between a few similar subjects helps you stay on task, that's fine, too.

This will help you commit the material to memory. It's better to spend 10-15 minutes studying every night than to try and stuff everything into one study session the night before the big test. Research has shown that stuffing is one of the least efficient ways to prepare for a test, so avoid it at all costs.

Take care of your body. Get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly. You cannot stay motivated if you're so physically under the weather that your body can't focus. Get 8 hours of sleep — especially on school nights.

A. Stay focused with mindfulness tricks.

B. Study in a way that makes the most sense to you.

C. It's easier to stay motivated if you have specific goals.

D. Review everything you learned at the end of each study session.

E. It's a lot easier to stay motivated if you know you're going to relax eventually.

F. Eat a diverse, healthy diet and get plenty of physical activity to ensure you' re in tip-top shape.

G. You're not alone, but doing well in school will set you up to have the life you want down the road.

In a new review article published in Translational Psychiatry, researchers propose a novel assumption to understand the antidepressant effects of exercise. They believe that the process may hinge on motivation, which is very important for relieving a number of symptoms of depression, such as anhedonia (a lack of interest or joy in life's experiences), low energy and "brain fog".

The team summarised research papers exploring the mechanisms (机制) of depression in both humans and animals and concluded that depression, especially anhedonia, is associated with increased inflammation (炎症) caused by the body's immune response. Importantly, inflammation is also linked to disrupting dopamine transmission. These biological changes may represent key processes leading to changes in motivation, and in particular a lower willingness to make physical or mental effort.

Meanwhile, exercise reduces inflammation, boosts dopamine function, and enhances motivation. The researchers believe that this could be an important reason as to why exercise has an antidepressant effect. The team hope that this understanding of how exercise reduces symptoms of depression will help to inform the development of new treatment strategies— such as personalised exercise programmes.

Dr Emily Hird (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience) said, "Understanding the mechanisms behind the antidepressant effects of physical activity in depression could also inform our understanding of the mechanisms causing depression and the development of novel intervention strategies, in particular, personalised intervention, and social prescribing."

"It would be important to investigate any potential barrier to exercise," Dr Hird added. "Addressing barriers to exercise— particularly in people with depression— is crucial, as regular physical activity may be able to relieve symptoms, enhance mood and empower individuals on their path to recovery. As part of this, finding strategies to encourage exercise is key."

To investigate, researchers from INRAE and CNRS, France, filmed 18 female domestic chickens from two breeds, as they performed routine behaviors on a French farm. They also filmed the birds while being captured and held by a human, and while being rewarded with an appealing food.

The researchers analyzed the position of their facial feathers and the color of the exposed skin on their faces in seven contexts that differed in their emotional valence (效价) and level of excitement. For example, birds preen their feathers when they are relaxed and content, whereas receiving a rewarding food generally causes excitement and happiness, and being captured is an exciting but fearful experience.

The results suggested that the position of the head feathers and the color of the skin varied between contexts. Fluffing (抖松) head feathers were mainly associated with a state of contentment, whereas flushing indicated that the birds were positively excited or fearful.

The study is the first to investigate facial displays of emotion in chickens, and suggests that domestic hens use facial expressions to show their emotions, much like humans and other mammals do. These findings offer a window into the emotional experiences of domestic birds, which could be used to improve the welfare of farmed poultry (家禽), the researchers say.

The skin flushing on the face of the domestic birds is a window into their emotions. The intensity of the flushing varies within a few seconds depending on the emotional situations they experience, the researchers add.

In 1998, embracing the challenge with determination and a deep-seated desire to revive a crucial part of their country and family history, Sebastiāo and Lelia established the Instituto Terra, an environmental group dedicated to the sustainability of the Valley of the River Doce. It became a ship through which they would sail on a difficult journey to heal the land and in many ways, themselves.

The couple, along with their team, embarked on a journey to replant and rebuild the1,754-acre plot of land. Slowly, the barren desert that Sebastiāo returned to began to transform, was blossoming into the lush paradise that had once existed only in his memories.

Now, the region stands as a testament to what can be achieved with dedication and a dream. It is recognized as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve, a sanctuary where nature has been given the space and support to reclaim its rightful place.

The once-barren cattle farm is not only thriving but has also become a shelter for hundreds of species of animals and plants. The land, now vibrant and alive, hosts 293 species of trees, 172 species of birds, 33 species of mammals, and 15 species of reptiles and amphibians, many of which are endangered and have found a safe refuge in this refreshed environment.

Sebastiāo reflects on the transformation, sharing, "All the insects and birds and fish returned, and, thanks to this increase of the trees, I, too, was reborn— this was the most important moment."

The School of Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a professor to take a prominent, strategic role in the leadership of Mathematics for AI in Real- world Systems (MARS), Lancaster University. MARS, which is funded by a £12m investment from Research England, will conduct research and teaching at the interface (界面) of dynamical mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on using applied mathematics to address real-world challenges.

As part of the senior MARS leadership group, you will be responsible for shaping the formation and direction of this new 10 FTE (全职员工) unit within the School of Mathematical Sciences. You will have an outstanding track record of research in the mathematics of AI and/or applied mathematics of real-world challenges, demonstrable experience of building a positive, inclusive and collaborative research culture, and a vocation for nurturing staff and developing an outward-facing talent pipeline. You will be able to evidence excellence in scientific leadership and the ability to bring this to MARS, the wider School and the University.

A strong track record of securing external research funding and publishing in internationally-leading Mathematical Sciences journals is essential. Ideally, you will have an application focus in at least one of the following MARS key application areas: cyber security, engineering, environment and health.

You will have considerable experience of translating foundational mathematical findings into real-world solutions, through partnerships outside of the academic sector, and will be able to foster new collaborations with researchers from other disciplines and with non-academic organisations. You will be an enthusiastic ambassador for MARS and for the discipline of mathematics.

This is a full-time, indefinite post and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Informal enquiries should be made to the Head of MARS, Professor Chris Jewell c.jewell@lancaster. ac.uk or the Director of Research, ProfessorRebeccaKillickr.killick@lancaster.ac.uk.

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Dear Mary,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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