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Australia recently declared the koala an endangered species in Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, and New South Wales (NSW) because of its obvious population decline. In the state of NSW, koala conservation has become a key topic of discussion in the lead-up to the 25 March state election. However, the debate has focused on the expansion of protected areas and ignored the importance of koala conservation on private lands.

The major cause of the koala's decline—in addition to climate change, wildfires, disease, and encounters with vehicles and dogs—is the loss and degradation(退化)of suitable habitat. In response, the NSW Government has expanded publicly protected areas in the state. Over the past 20 years—about three koala generations—NSW has officially confirmed an additional 1.5 million hectares(公顷)of protected land, some of which is high-quality koala habitat.

However, across Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory and NSW, 77% of the koala's range is located on land that is owned or rented by private citizens or businesses, where degradation continues. Between 2003 and 2020, agriculture, forestry and infrastructure(基础设施)development have led to the act of cutting down or burning the trees within 760,500 hectare in NSW, including in regions such as the Cumberland Plain and Liverpool Plains, where koalas are known to live. Such development has reduced the gains made through new protected areas.

The current NSW Koala Strategy adopts a free approach without any restrictions, which leaves private landowners, renters and industry have the power to decide what should be done in much of koala habitat conservation.

An effective koala conservation strategy must include conservation measures in private protected areas, such as payments for ecosystem services, in addition to publicly protected areas. In other words, post-election agendas must strengthen protection of koala habitats on private lands.

Mariah Galloway has observed her mother and other family members driving a car so many times. She knew just what to do when she was involved in a scary incident right in her own driveway. The trouble began one day when the 8-year-old's great-grandmother, Patricia Lynch, picked her up from school and brought her home.

Patricia had done this many times, but on this day, a moment of inattention nearly turned deadly. While Mariah was still in the car, the 79-year-old accidentally put her car in the wrong gear (档位).

"She thought her car was in park but it was in reverse (倒车)," Mariah said. "It started moving. She tried to stop it but she fell. The tire went over her foot."

Mariah immediately knew what to do. She jumped into the front seat and quickly pulled the keys from the ignition (点火装置), stopping the car in its tracks. With Patricia's leg trapped under the car's front left wheel, Mariah rushed to the house to get help.

Mariah's mom, Porchia Lane, came running, calling an ambulance when she realized what had happened. Somehow Patricia was able to pull herself out from under the car's tire, but her leg was badly injured and bleeding heavily. "Mariah went to take a towel. We wrapped Patricia's leg up and caught the ambulance," Porchia recalled, "She really thought fast."

Patricia is now recovering at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, and Mariah is being called a hero for her quick thinking. Even though the child admitted she felt scared during the accident, she managed to keep a cool head and avoided further tragedy.

Porchia is left to count her lucky stars that her daughter was watching her while she drove. "She was able to think fast and she probably was calmer than me in this situation because I would have been crazy," she tells other parents. "I just told Mariah to follow her heart and make right decisions."

Peaks of the Balkans

Join us for the adventure through the Accursed Mountain Range. The journey's unmatched beauty, undiscovered rawness and welcoming locals will leave you feeling relaxed and fulfilled. This hike previously won the World Travel &. Tourism Award and is one of the most beautiful hiking trails(小径)in the world.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

● Accommodation in Montenegrin and Albanian guest houses

Where we stay is what makes this tour special. We have built amazing relationships with the locals on the trail who essentially welcome you into their home. They treat you like family and serve you food and drink that only your grandmother could.

Rooms are shared, but private rooms can be requested for an additional cost.

● Local guide

Emir is a guide with a great passion and knowledge of the Accursed Mountain Range. He speaks fluent English, Serbo-Croatian and broken Spanish.

● What to eat

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during days 2~8. Meals on the trail will be traditional local cuisine. Please make any dietary restrictions known and we will gladly cater (迎合) to you. Days 1 and 9 are arrival and departure days. Only dinner will be served on day 1 and breakfast on day 9.

MORE INFORMATION

● When

The dates are fixed for open groups. Additional dates can be requested for private groups.

● How much it is

$950 (All inclusive)

● How to book

Fill out your contact information and tell us a little bit about yourselves. Feel free to ask any questions and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

I'd always loved to sing and had signed up for the school talent show in fourth grade when I started stuttering.

I consulted speech experts but it didn't help. I did everything I could to rid my stutter, but nothing changed. I was very confused. If I couldn't bring myself to speak in class, how would I be able to sing in the school talent show? I decided to practice at home. To my amazement, the words came smoothly when I sang. My stutter disappeared. I felt so free on stage performing in the talent show. After that, I joined my school team and began learning how to play the guitar.

By the summer I was 16, severe anxiety and depression set in. My stutter had become my entire identity, and I was afraid to talk at all. I didn't tell anyone how I was feeling.

One burning hot August afternoon, I went to the basement for the coolness, where I kept my musical equipment. My eyes lit on the guitar I had gotten for my thirteenth birthday. I picked it up and started playing it casually. Then I opened my mouth, and the words came flooding out.

Last year, I started college at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where I'm majoring in music production. When I saw the America's Got Talent announcement pop up on my computer, I signed up.

A couple of months later, there I was—standing on that huge stage in Pasadena, trying to calm my nerves as I introduced myself to the America's Got Talent judges and audience.

"I have a bit of speech disorder, "I told everyone there. "It was definitely something that caused me to..." I took a long pause to find the words."...to shy away, to hide. But I found that I don't stutter when I sing."

Then I launched into a new song I'd written, titled Back to Life. I tried to focus on the music, not all the eyes on me. And just as I'd said, there was no stutter at all.

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When I finished, the whole crowd was on its feet, and so were the judges.

……

Since the show aired, I've been invited to play on different occasions.

Tian Sheng is an inheritor (继承人) of the Jiaonan New Year painting, a city-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) item from Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province. He was pleased to be surrounded by young visitors were admiring his attractive creations at an exhibition recently.

"In recent years, we (include) some of the unique elements from the Jiaonan New Year painting into our products, and they have become instant hit," he said, picking up a porcelain (瓷) tea set showing vivid scenes of sowing seeds and harvesting.

All these characteristic elements come together (create) a fine style of art with lively tones and colorful figures. This distinctive style gives the artworks a touch of elegance, (make) them popular.

"Social media has created a bridge young people and the traditional culture in which they have a strong interest, and intangible cultural heritage can (true) be appreciated and passed down to future generations only when (combine) with modern beauty and people's daily lives," Tian said.

"Innovation is what we focus on to carry forward the technique," said Tian. "In the past, there (be) only, for instance, patterns of feather and flowers. Now, (image) of landscapes, figures, birds and even sport stars can also be seen in the works."

When Brittany McCormick was born, she was diagnosed with a disease. Her parents were told she'd never be able to walk. But Brittany, now 25, has more than1to walk.

"As a young teen I knew I wanted to2 society, and years later I got the opportunity to do so." For Brittany, that opportunity3 itself when her wheelchair needed4 and she was without it for two weeks.

"I felt 5. Not having my wheelchair for two weeks made me think about how6 it must be for people who can't7 wheelchairs or to have their wheelchairs repaired. So I8 I'd walk 100 km to raise funds for kids with disabilities," she says.

She9 set herself the target of walking 100 km in six months and to raise $80,000 for disabled kids like her. So far, however, Brittany has10 her 100 km target and walked 117,77 km, raising R560,000 in the process.

Besides rasing money for disabled kids, Brittany works as a 11 speaker at schools and companies. "I speak on12, not disability," said Brittany. "Basically I use my 13 story to teach people what their inner abilities are and what they believe they can be. It's important for disabled children to know that no matter what, they can do something with their lives and make a(n) 14. It might take years, but they'll15 it in time."

Our habits shape our daily existence and our future. Making small happy changes to your habits can be life-changing. Here are some happy habits to try.

People who enjoy learning are more likely to report being satisfied with their lives. Being open to trying new things engages your mind and encourages you to take positive risks. .Something like changing up the route of your morning walk or ordering takeout from a different restaurant on a Friday night can help shake things up and keep life fresh.

Experiment with a new hobby

Having at least one hobby you enjoy doing is linked with feeling happier. It doesn't matter so much what you choose -- be it painting, gardening or ballroom dancing -- as long as you find a new hobby that feels enjoyable. Hobbies often have the added bonus of building and strengthening relationships with others. .

Unplug from social media

Social media can be a good tool for building relationships if you're using it to actively interact with others. Overuse of them, on the other hand, has been shown to increase feelings of depression and anxiety. . Read a book, play board games with your family or take a cat nap -- all things also associated with a happier mood.

Give back to others

. It helps you feel happier and less depressed, reduces blood pressure and improves heart health, teaches you new skills, helps you live longer, protects your brain from cognitive decline and gives you a sense of purpose -- just to name a few benefits.

A. It is better to start small

B. Break out of your comfort zone

C. Making time to volunteer is worth it

D. It is a natural way to lead to happiness

E. Being happy isn't something you achieve and then hold onto

F. Take time every day to turn off all your electronics

G. Actually, doing something you enjoy is the No. 1 guaranteed way to be happier

Online thrift (节俭) store thredUP has released its tenth annual Resale Report. The study, which assesses trends in the secondhand clothing industry, has an obviously positive tone. Resale is booming in the United States, as well as globally, and the secondhand market in the US is expected to more than double by 2026, reaching an impressive valuation of $82 billion.

This is serious growth that indicates a real shift in the way people approach shopping for clothes. For most, it's a way to save money in an inflationary (通货膨胀) economy. Forty-four percent of shoppers say they're cutting back on buying clothing-more than any category apart from restaurants. Some say secondhand is enabling them to keep enjoying the brands they love.

When choosing what to buy, people are increasingly careful about what can be resold. More than one-fifth of Gen Z (网络新生代) shoppers said they'll pay more for an item that they know they can resell, and 36% of Gen Z shoppers stock and clear their closets at the same monthly or weekly rate. More than half resold clothing last year. As resale becomes more accessible thanks to mobile technology and online platforms, increasing numbers of customers are keen to turn over their closets, which fuels the industry and keeps the market full of fresh finds, bringing people back for more.

Secondhand helps to relieve people's climate-related concerns. Thrifting is far better for the environment than buying new. As thredUP reported in 2021,buying used reduces an item's carbon footprint by 82%. Choosing used over new displaces 17.4 pounds of CO2 emissions. It requires far less water and energy to produce, and it spares that item from going to landfill, where it will break down and give off methane, a greenhouse gas more powerful than CO2.

It's great to hear such positive news. Thrifting is a no-brainer, when you stop to think about it-well-made and good-looking fashion that helps the planet while saving us money. The more mainstream it can get, the better off we'll all be.

The research company OpenAI has recently released ChatGPT, a language model that can construct remarkably well-structured arguments based on simple cues provided by a user. The system which uses a massive source of online text to predict what words should come next is able to create new stories in the style of famous writers, write news articles about itself and produce essays that could easily receive a passing grade in most English classes.

That last use has raised concern among academics, who worry about the possibility of an easily accessible platform that, in a matter of seconds, can put together essays as good as -- if not better than -- the writing of a typical student.

Cheating in school is not new, but ChatGPT and other language models are totally different from the hacks(雇佣文人)students have used to take a shortcut in the past. The writing these language models produce is completely original, meaning that it can't be distinguished by even the most advanced plagiarism(剽窃)software. The AI also goes beyond just providing students with information they should be finding themselves. It organizes that information into a complete narrative.

Beyond potential academic honesty issues, some teachers worry that the true value of learning to write -- like analysis, critical thinking, creativity and the ability to structure an argument -- will be lost when AI can do all those complex things in a matter of seconds.

"We might know more things but we never learned how we got there. We've always said that the process is the best part and we know that. The satisfaction is the best part. That might be the thing that's removed from all of this. Actually, I don't know what a person is like if they've never had to struggle through learning. I don't know the behavioral implications of that," said Peter Laffin.

"Whenever there's a new technology, there's a panic around it. It's the responsibility of academics to have a healthy amount of distrust, but I don't feel like this is an undefeatable challenge," Sandra Wachter, technology researcher, said.

"You need to sign this," my son Joe informed me. "What is it?" I asked. Rolling his eyes with a sense of impatience, Joe replied," Your permission. And it's due tomorrow!"

I learned that Joe's sixth-grade class would be taking a field trip to the state capital. "That sounds like fun," I said." I've always wanted to go there." "You can't come!" Joe answered. Puzzled, I asked. "Why not?" "Because you always come on field trips!"

Of course, I always joined his class on field trips. Being a chaperone(监护人)on a field trip is one of the advantages that comes with being a mom, a vacation day in a career that offers few opportunities for a change of scenery. "You don't want me to be a chaperone?" "Give someone else's mom a chance," he suggested. What was surprising was how much I minded being so impolitely removed from the short list of willing chaperones by my own son.

When Joe was in kindergarten, his class planned a pretend trip to Norway. The day before the trip, Joe woke up not feeling well.

After learning that he didn't have a fever, I asked, "You don't want to miss getting ready for the trip to Norway, do you?" "I guess not," he said.

But when I picked him up at the end of the day, the teacher whispered, "Joe got a little upset today." "What happened?" "He doesn't want to go to Norway without you." So that was what had been bothering my 5-year-old.He thought his class was really flying to Norway on their wooden chairs in their paper airplane. He believed those passports and tickets he and his classmates had been making were the real deal.

Preadolescence fell upon my family as my husband and I found ourselves preparing for our son's upcoming teen years with the same trepidation as someone about to climb an ice-covered mountain wearing high heels.

Joe needed to take a field trip without me accompanying him. And I needed to let him. I'm glad he doesn't need me all the time.

Endangered Species Youth Art Contest

2023 Contest Now Open!

Join us for our 6th annual Endangered Species Youth Art Contest! In celebration of Endangered Species Day (May 19, 2023), Roger Williams Park Zoo is accepting art entries from local K-12 grade students in the New England area showing threatened and endangered species. Together we hope to raise awareness about the importance of saving endangered species and their wild habitats.

Winners will be formally announced by May 2023.

Rules & Art Submission Instructions:

▲All entries are to be submitted electronically. Web form will be made available beginning February 1,2023.

▲Students' artworks must be original. Computer-produced images will NOTbe judged.

▲All artworks must be about threatened/endangered species.

▲Each art entry must also include a short explanation (3-5 sentences) as to why saving your chosen species from extinction is important.

Deadline: Entries must be received by Sunday, April 2, 2023. Late entries will not be judged.

2023 Art Contest Prizes

GRAND PRIZE(Judges Choice)

▲One Family RWPZoo membership (a S149 value; or extra year added to current Zoo membership)

▲An adopt-an-animal package of your choice

▲One $100 gift card

GRADE CATEGORY WINNERS (Grades K-2, Grades 3-12)

Each grade-winner shall receive:

★Six General daytime admission tickets to RWPZoo

★One $25 gift card

HONORABLE MENTIONS (Grades K-2,Grades 3-12)

Each grade-honorable mention shall receive:

·Four General daytime admission tickets to RWPZoo

·An award certificate

All winning artworks will be highlighted on the Zoo's website and social media pages, and in the Zoo's summer WILD Magazine issue.

Once upon a time, a delightful dog named Ripple shared a home with her owner, Emily, with whom she had formed an unbreakable bond（关系）from the early days of her puppyhood（幼年）. Emily was an elderly woman who lived alone and Ripple was her faithful friend, providing her with love and companionship.

Unfortunately, one day, Emily fell ill and had to be immediately transported to the hospital. Ripple was left alone in the house, waiting anxiously for her owner to come back. As the days went by, Ripple grew more and more worried, wondering where her beloved owner had gone and when she would return.

One rainy evening, Ripple heard a car pull up outside the house. Overjoyed at the prospect of Emily's return, Ripple ran towards the door, barking excitedly. As soon as the door opened, Ripple's eyes widened at the sight of Emily, who was visibly weak. Overcome with emotion, Ripple's tail wagged（摇摆）wildly as she leaped towards Emily, showing her affection.

From that moment forward, Ripple became Emily's faithful companion, never leaving her side for a moment. She would curl up（卷曲）next to Emily's bed every night, always watching over her. Ripple would dutifully follow Emily around the house, ensuring that she was safe and comfortable. Emily would often say that Ripple was her guardian angel, appointed to watch over her in her time of need.

As Emily's health declined, Ripple became even more attentive. She would bring Emily her slippers, help her to the bathroom, and even fetch her medications. Emily's family and friends would often visit her, but it was Ripple who provided her with the most comfort and love.

Regrettably, Emily eventually passed away, leaving Ripple to face a world without her beloved owner. Ripple was very sad without her owner, frequently lying in Emily's bed, surrounded by her scent（气味）, shedding tears. Ripple's family members did their utmost to comfort her, but her sense of loss and heartbreak remained evident.

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As the weeks went by, Ripple grew more and more depressed.

……

At first, Ripple was distrustful of her new owner, unsure if she could ever love anyone as much as she had loved Emily.

Dear Ashley,

……

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Owing to  (it) location in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand was one of the last  (country) to be discovered by humans. Although the majority of the current population  (be) of European descent（血统）, it was the ethnic group（少数民族）known as the Maori  were the first to settle there. Nowadays, both past and present Maori culture can be found all over the country.

Maori arts and crafts are world-renowned（闻名的）and very popular  tourists. The Waka is a traditional canoe that has been skillfully craved out of a tree trunk, with beautiful carvings  (add) to show tribal history and culture. A large war canoe could be up to 40 meters long and hold up to 80 people. Visitors to Maori historic buildings can see  (beautiful) carved wooden architecture. In addition, there are countless smaller objects and masks that  (make) to honour ancestors or legends.

There is so much more for visitors to discover about Maori culture. It is  essential part of  makes New Zealand the modem country that it is: a multicultural country that is forever evolving in new and interesting ways.

Keller is a first-grade teacher at Ellen Woodside Elementary in Greenville County, South Carolina. She was on her way home when she noticed a little boy 1 his bike down a busy highway.

The 2 of such a young child in the midst of all that traffic 3 her. So, she decided to 4 her car around. And when she did, she 5 the little boy was one of her former students!

Seven-year-old Cameron wasn't out for a casual bike ride. He was on a (n) 6 mission（任务）to save his diabetic（糖尿病的）father who had 7 collapsed at home.

Cameron had tried calling 911, but didn't know the code for his father's phone. 8, he didn't know how to place an emergency call from the phone. And when he tried seeking 9 from the neighbors, he 10 no one home.

So, the 11 little boy did the only thing he could think of. He hopped on his bike and 12 on the five-mile journey to his grandma's house. Not only did Keller 13 him and stop, but also did she 14 emergency services who were able to go to the home and assist Cameron's father.

This teacher helped a student save a life and the whole 15 left Keller in awe. Both Cameron and his dad are grateful for the help they received in their time of need.

Awake? Here Is How to Return to Sleep

It is usual for people to wake up a few times during the night. Older people often get up to go to the bathroom. Waking at night usually is not a problem.

But what about some other people? If it happens a few times a week, there may be a troublesome reason. . Such sleep difficulties are called insomnia（失眠）.

You may wake up, look at the clock and worry about your work. There may be stressful things on your mind. These feelings may activate a stress hormone（荷尔蒙）in your body. If you worry about not sleeping, it may make it harder to fall asleep.

What to do.

If you are awake 25 minutes or more, get out of bed and do something quiet. . Meditation（冥想）also may work.

You may sit on a couch and read a book or magazine in dim light. Do not read on a smartphone or a tablet in rayless place.

Try to go back to sleep.

. Coffee can stay in your digestive system well into the evening.

Napping（打盹）lowers your drive to fall asleep in the evening. Avoid napping late in the day. Nap no later than early afternoon. .

Try to keep to a routine schedule for sleep. There is a problem when you go to bed and wake up at different times. Studies have shown that irregular bedtimes may lead to insomnia. , called circadian rhythms（昼夜节律）. They work on 24-hour cycles.

If you get up during the night to go to the bathroom, limit how much water or liquids you drink a few hours before bedtime.

A. Try to avoid naps

B. Avoid coffee after 2 p.m.

C. And do not nap anytime longer than 30 minutes

D. Gentle stretches or breathing exercises might help

E. The problem has to do with the sleep cycle of your body

F. Here are some reasons for the difficulties in your sleeping

G. Stress and anxiety are some of the reasons people have sleep difficulties

I really place many people into two categories when it comes to shopping. The first is people who simply love doing window shopping and do it quite regularly maybe because they are really good at spotting bargains. The other category, which I suppose is obvious that people who simply dislike shopping for anything. They find it very boring, and frustrating and do not particularly like going to their local shopping malls for anything. They will probably do anything to try and get away with shopping for gifts and I had the same problem until I discovered something.

The simple discovery was to shop online for everything. This is especially fantastic when you are shopping online for gifts because there are so many websites out there dedicated to（致力于）supplying all kinds of gifts for every occasion you can think of. The greatest thing is that you can do this from the comfort of your own home without having to leave and sit at a computer with a nice mug of coffee to help. Researching is always important because you need to make sure whoever you are going to purchase this before is going to like it. You need to make sure of your researched pricing to ensure that you are getting good value for money. Generally, online you will always find things cheaper than buying something in a store in your local shopping mall. The fact that the website does not have many overheads with staffing and rent（租赁）gives them the opportunity to sell products at a reduced price.

It's also important that you make sure the website you purchase things from has a good reputation. Check their customer service and also read any feedback that they may have from customers who have already made a purchase.

Africa is often called the cradle（摇篮）of civilization. The first human beings appeared on the continent about 2 million years ago. Old civilizations grew along the banks of the Nile River. Thousands of years ago ancient Egypt became a powerful empire, to the south Nubia emerged（出现）in today's Sudan. After 1000 AD, great empires emerged in Ghana and other areas in western Africa. City-states, including Mogadishu and Zanzibar, grew into powerful trading centers in East Africa. Towards the end of the Middle Ages the first Europeans came to Africa. From the early 1500s on, they made money by bringing slaves to North America. The British, Dutch and Portuguese set up trading posts along the western African coast where they searched for gold and ivory. In the 17th century, the Dutch set up a trading post at the Cape of Good Hope. It grew into a Dutch colony（殖民地）until the 19th century, when the British took over. At the end of the 19th century, Europeans ruled most of Africa. They saw the continent as a major source of raw materials that they could bring back to Europe for their emerging industries. As a result, the Industrial Revolution did not take place in Africa. Throughout the colonial period, European countries fought for influence and control in Africa. In the "Scramble（争夺）for Africa", they divided the continent into areas of interest. Native Africans often resisted colonial governments and in many areas, they were killed in uprisings（起义）.

One of the last countries to gain independence was Rhodesia, today's Zimbabwe, where blacks fought for over a decade against the British. In South Africa, white Europeans gave up control of the country after Apartheid（种族隔离）ended in the 1990s.

Many African countries did not know how to deal with their newly gained independence, largely because they had no experience in administrating and governing a nation. As a result, civil wars, tribal（部落的）conflicts and power struggles broke out. They resulted in dozens of wars in Africa since the 1960s.

When I was 10, I was always joked by my fellow Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) mates, including my best friend John. Words were like, "Dick is "the best player" in the CCA! He only knows how to play the song' Mary had a Little Lamb' on the trumpet（小号）!"

Once, the moment I left the school, I took out my earpiece, listening to recordings. I got so engrossed that I didn't see the wall in front and fell on the ground. Luckily for me, a passer-by saw what had happened and immediately called the ambulance. When I woke up in the hospital, however, the nurse told me that I suffered severe leg injuries. I could have stopped practicing but that was not what I wanted. I wanted to practice even in the hospital. "One leg injury would not stop me；it would only make me feel more motivated," I replied to the nurse.

That was a hard period of my life. If I had not been careless, I would not have this problem. Yet if I haven't gotten myself into this problem, I would not be as motivated and would not have that experience teaching me a life lesson. My parents and my best friend had come to give me emotional support, telling me what had happened during CCA today and advising me on how to become a better player. After day-and-night hard practice, I finally perfected and went back to my CCA.

On the selection day itself, the conductor praised me and asked how I had improved so much. I explained that it was because of my determination, my family and my friends. The conductor then said that I was a role model and that the whole band should follow my motivation and practice instead of being like John. This experience made me what I am today. Currently, I am the best player and the head of the secondary school military band.