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Join us for our 9th season of free lectures in 2024. All lectures start at 11:15 A.M. Doors open at 10:30 A.M. Seating is strictly on a first-arrival basis, so plan to come early. Call (555) 757-4310 if you have any questions.

March 30       Melville Hall

Nation of Ulysses: James Joyce and the Great American Novel

Dr. Carl Morris

One of the country's foremost experts on modern American literature, Dr. Morris will discuss the influence of Irish novelist and poet James Joyce on the modern American novel.

April 5       Science Hall, Room 130

Beaches in Peril: Maryton's Human and Animal Populations in Conflict

Dr. Elizabeth Thorogood

A Maryton College biology instructor and Life Sciences Department chair, Dr. Thorogood will describe the impact that booming residential construction is having on Maryton's coastal wildlife.

April 12       Maryton School of Business, Room 255

Europe and the Italian Perspective

Silvio Paretti

Mr. Paretti, who served as the Italian ambassador to the United States for six years, will present an insightful overview of recent political and economic upheavals (动荡) within the European Union.

April 19       Lecture Room 4

Men on the Moons? — The possibility of life on Jupiter's moons

Karen Godwin

Famous for her radio show "Science and the Stars," Ms. Godwin discusses recent discoveries about the moons of Jupiter and the possibility of life beyond the Earth.

Emma, a biology student with a deep love for animals and nature, was always fascinated by the mysterious ecosystems of forests. Her curiosity and attention to detail made her an excellent observer. Jack, her childhood friend, was an experienced hiker. His practical skills and calm demeanor (举止) made him the perfect companion for such adventures.

It was a sunny afternoon when they decided to explore the thick forest near their hometown. Armed with a map, a compass, and of course, a first-aid kit, they hiked deep into the woods. The singing of birds and the rustling of leaves filled the air, creating a harmonious atmosphere. However, as they walked further, the path became less clear. and the forest grew darker. The towering trees seemed to close in around them, and the sunlight barely filtered (透过) through the thick shade.

Suddenly, they heard a weak sound, almost like a cry, Emma stopped in her tracks and turned to Jack. "Did you hear that?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Jack nodded, his eyes scanning the thick underbrush. "It sounds like an animal in trouble." he replied.

Following the sound, they pushed through the bushes and found a small deer trapped in a bush, its leg caught in vines (葛藤) The deer' eyes were wide with fear, and it struggled helplessly, its tender body trembling with very movement.

Emma knelt down slowly, her hands outstretched. "It's okay, little one," she whispered in a soft voice. "We're here to help."

Jack pulled out his pocket knife and carefully began to cut the vines. "Hold its head gently," he instructed Emma. "We don't want it to panic." Emma nodded, her hands steady as she held the deer's head, whispering comforting words. The deer's breathing was rapid, and its body trembled, but it seemed to sense that they were there to help.

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"Wait," Emma said, "Its leg was injured."

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After a few tense minutes, Jack finally managed to free the deer's leg.

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Sports Make Me Grow

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Last week, the Taklimakan Desert. known as the "Sea of Death," was completely encircled with a sand-blocking green belt of vegetation (植被) (stretch) 1,046 km.

This project is closely watched and viewed by the international community a green "Great Wall" that helps tackle desertification, greatly contributes to higher global forest coverage, and (respond) to the challenges of climate change.

On Thursday morning, several desert-tolerant plant species, including desert poplar and red willow, (plant) on sandy land in Yutian County on the southern edge of the desert, marking the completion of the final stretch of the green belt.

The Taklimakan, circumference (圆周) measures 3,046 km, covers 337,600 km², making the largest desert in China and the second-largest shifting desert in the world. It has taken more than 40 years to (full) enclose the desert with a green belt. By the end of 2023, the project was nearly completed, leaving only the final, most challenging section, approximately 285 km in (long), which faces the most severe wind and sand threats. Since 2024, Xinjiang (take) targeted and scientific measures to close this gap. Alongside the green belt, efforts have been made (promote) the development of sand industries to benefit local residents.

I quickly went to the6. "My poor boy suffers from autism," I begged the receptionist. "Without tomato sauce, he's7 to take food." "No, we don't," she said firmly, But hang on. She grabbed her personal8 and called her daughter at home: "Bring tomato sauce here. A little boy9 it for his dinner."

Nobody could imagine how much her10 meant to me at all. I was so11 for Dave being able to eat dinner that night, which12 him a rough night and contributed a lot to the13 the following day.

What blew me away, though, was that she didn't14 me or my son for this need of tomato sauce, because it is often15 by many people. Thank you, the lady. The world is a better place because YOU are in it.

Take a second to do the math. The language of advertising may lead you to believe you are about to-get a great deal. For example, for some "buy more, save more" deals, the percent discount is often the same. However, the original price of a product acts as an anchor, making the discount appear more valuable than it actually is. By doing the math, you'll quickly realize that the savings aren't as significant as they seem.

You won't feel the impulse to shop sales if you don't know about them. Consider taking yourself off the email lists from favorite brands so you are not getting informed every time a special is happening. Similarly, don't walk into a store if you know there is a sale going on.

Stay focused on your shopping list. You can avoid adding extra items to your cart if you have a shopping list in hand that you've created ahead of time. Keep a full list of products that you intend to buy at some point and refer to it when you come across a sale.

Pause before purchasing. Carry out a 24-hour waiting period before making a purchase as well as to shop around, compare prices or even look for a renewed option. This gives you time to ensure you don't already own the item or something similar, helping to avoid unnecessary repetition.

A. Tum off sales alerts.

B. Spave with a purpose.

C. But the numbers tell a different story.

D. But consider all the potential ways to save the money.

E. It can also help you to use sales more to your advantage.

F. Just take a moment to decide whether the buy is needed or not.

G. To avoid such a trap. it matters quite a lot to interrupt the urge.

But these portrayals miss much of what modern neurosurgery is, argues Theodore Schwartz, a neurosurgeon and professor at Weill Cornell Medicine. "Gray Matters", an absorbing new book, goes on a tour through different types of brain, surgery, from seemingly rough emergency treatments for traumatic injuries to high-precision surgeries to implant electrodes that provide relief from obsessive compulsive disorder (多动症). For each, Dr Schwartz skillfully combines explanations of procedures with persona and historical anecdotes and-real-life case studies.

The book, like a page-turner, offers a satisfying and varied insight into a fascinating profession. To the outsiders, the details of surgeries are bloody. But in Dr Schwartz's telling, the impact of these horrible procedures on patients and their families is dramatic and touching. Most of the book documents the history and practicalities of brain surgery, starting in the early 20th century when every procedure was a journey into the unknown. Now, a century later, surgeons have precise maps of patients' brains thanks to MRI and CAT scans, and are equipped with high-tech kit to make their work more accurate and less invasive.

Dr Schwartz is most interesting when he chews on where his field intersects with society. What does a neurosurgeon think should be done about head injury in sports? Not that much, it turns out. As long as athletes are aware of the risks and are appropriately compensated, they should be allowed to hit their heads together if they wish. "Gray Matters" also argues against the conception of free will, using evidence from scientific studies.

The brain is increasingly at the centre of the tech world. One of Elon Musk's companies, Neuralink, is trying to develop a complicated brain implant that can record and transmit neural signals, allowing paralysed patients to control a computer cursor (光标). Meanwhile, a desire to improve the artificial "brains" powering artificial-intelligence software is driving many techies to look for inspiration in real ones.

Sanna Sevanto, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, says Herrera's finding is exciting and could confirm a risky plant survival strategy that has, until now, only been theorized.

Sevanto and other scientists have documented apparent self-cooling in tree leaves, but that's probably a coincidence, she says. To perform photosynthesis (光合作用), leaves need access to carbon dioxide, which enters through tiny holes called stomata on a leaf's surface. When stomata open to let carbon dioxide in, some water escapes, thereby causing evaporative cooling (蒸发降温) that lowers the leaf's temperature slightly. But for the Spanish thistles, evaporative cooling could be the goal rather than just a side effect of photosynthesis. Herrera suggests the plant could. essentially be sweating sacrificing precious water, extremely rare in Spain's summers, to prevent its delicate reproductive organs from overheating. Opening stomata in a drought is a big gamble, though, and she notes that so far "we have not observed a plant that would do it to cool themselves."

Herrera has more experiments planned for the next boiling summer. He will adjust a plant's water supply to try to prove its cooling is really a "sweating" action, and he will look for novelties in the thistle's root structure that could explain how it is able to take in enough water to invest in cooling.

With heat waves more frequent, it's vital to study the plants' unusual adaptations.

Florence was born on May 12th, 1820 and her journey to greatness started. She was born into privilege. She was a polymath genius who spoke multiple languages and pioneered the concepts of statistical analysis that are still used today. She even memorized the works of philosophy and would often debate with her father.

She had the option of having a society life in a nice big house, with a staff of servants. However, she craved for something worth doing instead of frittering away time on useless trifles. She determined to end suffering in this world as a nurse, but both of her parents disagreed with that, for nursing was considered inferior at that time. Florence over the next 12-13 years tried convincing her parents over and over again, but they didn't budge.

When Florence turned 30, her dad was completely worn out from resisting and then sent her to Germany for nursing training. In 1853 her dream was completely realized and she undertook a job in London at a hospital. Florence didn't know at the time that she was going to be dragged into one of the bloodiest conflicts in European history — the Crimean War. Nightingale dedicated herself to improving healthcare during the Crimean War, which led to a huge reduction in the mortality (伤亡) rates.

It's difficult to overstate the contributions that Florence Nightingale made to medicine, including her work on sanitation and hygiene and on organizational structures, and especially to nursing. Her work as well as her lite represents the power of a single determined individual who is set on bringing a positive change to society. She pulled off the inevitable and became a legend and immortal in the pages of history.

Sunday, April 14, 2025-Hempstead (Long Island), NY

The Chocolate Expo is characterized by tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods. cheeses. Dairy products, craft beverages (wines, spirits, cider, mead and more, depending on location) and ready-to-eat foods. Entertainment typically includes celebrity appearances, chef demonstrations, magic and music, plus fun for children in our famous Kidz Zone with free face painting, balloon twisting and other activities included with admission!

Meet the original stars from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory-Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Rusty Goffe (Oompa Loompa) and Paris Themmen (Mike Tee Vee) at The Chocolate Expo 2025 Long Island at the David S. Mack Sports & Exposition Center in Hempstead, NY! Also, our friend, DJ CHEF, the first winner on Cutthroat Kitchen, will be back again for our Long Island event. complete details are on our entertainment page.

We always encourage prospective attendees to look at our photos and videos, plus read our FAQs, to learn more about The Chocolate Expo.

Do you have a chocolate, food and/or craft beverage business and would like to find out more about becoming a vendor (商贩)? Or would you like to sponsor The Chocolate Expo? Click on the buttons above to connect with us or email us at Vendors@TheChocolateExpo.com.