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He was 50 years old when I was born. I didn't know why he was home instead of Mom, but I was young and the only one of my friends who had their dad around. I considered myself very lucky.

Dad did so many things for me during my grade school years He convinced the school bus driver to pick me up at my house instead of the usual bus stop that was six blocks away. He always had my lunch ready for me when I came home. 

As I got a little older, I wanted to move away from those "childish" signs of his love. But he wasn't going to give up. In high school and no longer able to go home for lunch, I began taking my own. Dad would get up a little earlier and make it for me. The outside of the sack might be covered with a heart inscribed with "Dad-n-Angie K. K. ". Inside there would be a napkin (餐巾纸) with that same heart or an "I love you. "

I used to hide my lunch so no one would see the bag or read the napkin, but that didn't last long. One of my friends saw the napkin one day, grabbed it, and passed it around the lunch room. My face burned with embarrassment. To my astonishment, the next day all my friends were waiting to see the napkin. From the way they acted, I thought they all wished they had someone who showed them that kind of love. I felt so proud!

When I left home for college, I thought the messages would stop. But my friends and I were glad that his gestures continued. I began getting letters almost every Friday. The front-desk staff always knew who the letters were from. Many times the envelopes were addressed in crayon, and along with the enclosed letters were usually drawings of our cat and dog, stick figures of him and Mom. 

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It was during this time that Dad became stricken with cancer. 

Then the time came when I decided to come home because he was growing sicker. 

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Dear Alick, 

Yours sincerely, 

Li Hua

Living Heritage: Guqin

Wandering sounds, irregular rhythms a carrier of gentle emotions are the musical language of guqin, a plucked seven string instrument (create) in ancient China. The earliest piece of guqinin China, unearthed in Hubei province in 2016,(date) back to the Zhou Dynasty. The body of a guqinis made of lacquered wood(漆木)and the strings of twisted silk. Unlike (it) seemingly simple appearance, making a guqinis (extreme) demanding. An outstanding piece can take anywhere from two to several decades to complete. It is a result of art and time. The tone of guqinis quiet and distant. The guqin(favor) by the literati(文人)in ancient China. The most famous guqin(music) was Yu Boyain the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. As he played his guqinin the mountains, a woodcutter named ZhongZiqiheard the music and understood exactly what Yu wanted (express). This deep understanding formed strong bond between' them, and they became close friends. This is the famous tale behind the guqinmasterpiece, Flowing Water, High Mountains. The piece has been passed down through generations and is considered one of the most famous and important compositions in Chinese guqinmusic. This graceful dialogue,has been flowing from brushed fingertips and travelling for thousands of years, is continuing to this day.

I'm grateful to have the ability to take care of my family. This is why I try to help those in 1 whenever possible. Here are two 2 that changed my opinions about what's really important in life.

One hot day, I was sitting on my front porch (门廊), 3 a cold drink when a homeless man walked by my house. 

"Would you like something to drink?" I asked.

"No, thank you. What I'd really like more than anything is a clean pair of 4 ."

His 5 really hit me right in my heart and soul. Along with a bag of these warm foot coverings, I gave him some cash, and he was so grateful. Now I can't look at my socks without feeling 6 .

Another time, I was coming home from work on payday with a huge 7 in my pocket. I found myself 8 at a stoplight. I saw something common: a man in old clothing holding a cardboard sign that 9 ,"Need work or food. Anything 10 ." I have a full-time job, and this unfortunate soul had11 nothing. So, I rolled down my window, and gave him a rather large bill. "Thank you so much" was something special that he 12 me.

Most homeless folks are people like us. They're just bearing an 13 part of their journey through life. They 14 our respect and admiration in overcoming their everyday struggles. They're just people who might need a helping hand from others. Now I'm grateful that my life didn't hand me enough bad luck to 15 in their situation.

How to make a small talk

Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, mastering how to use a small talk is very important if you attend social and networking events.

Paying attention to what the person is saying and putting your devices away are some of the gestures of expressing interest. Take this as an opportunity that has presented itself, so you can know each other better. 

Be an active listener

Even when you feel you have something to say, first give the other person the opportunity to speak. Do show them you are attentive by using non-verbal cues, such as eye contact and nodding. 

Use open-ended questions.

Most people like to start the conversation by talking about their life and things. Using open-ended questions such as "", "Where are you from? ", and the things they love doing is a great way of encouraging in-depth responses and provides an opportunity to learn more from one another.

Respond enthusiastically.

If it's your turn to respond, make sure to do it enthusiastically. You're talking to someone who doesn't know you very well, and how you respond can go a long way in helping establish a great rapport(和谐)from the start.

Be mindful of your body language.

Your body language can tell whether you are attentive to what your conversation partner is saying. Even if you are an introvert, try to maintain body language that shows you'reinterested in what they're saying.

A. Show genuine interest. 

B. How have things been?

C. Do you major in engineering management?

D. Approach the common interest from a unique angle. 

E. Offer your full attention to what your conversation partner is saying. 

F Make sure to respond in a way the other person feels valued and respected. 

G. So mind how you maintain eye contact, position your hands, and stand during the chat. 

A new picture book called When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies: The Incredible Story of Bird Evolution explains the scientific idea that birds are dinosaurs. The writer JingmaiO'Connor describes herself on Instagram as a "dead bird fan". With her PhD, she works at the Chicago Field Museum as an expert on the evolution of birds and flying dinosaurs.

O'Connor says people may know that birds are little dinosaurs. But they might not connect that fact to the birds they see. One purpose of her book, she said, is to achieve it. O'Connor also wants people to see birds as she does — as fascinating flying dinosaurs.

In her book, O'Connor also talks about the larger idea of science — namely the importance of making mistakes. Each mistake, she said, leads us closer to the truth. "Science is essentially a series of mistakes. And every mistake, you know, informs us a little bit more and gives us a little bit more information. But pretty much everything that we think is ‘truth' right now is probably at least partly wrong. You know, there is so much we don't know. But mistakes are part of the process. "

O'Connor is a Chinese-Irish American who grew up in Pasadena, California. She did not always want to study the remains of ancient living things. She began studying geology, like her mother. "But in my case, my mother went back to school to do her PhD when I was around 10 years old. And so, she had four kids…So, she would take us with her to not only the laboratory, but also into the field, which means going out to collect samples. So, I fell in love with geology. "

However, O'Connor had a larger goal in mind when she wrote her book. She said, "Through having greater respect for the living animals around us, I hope that people start to think more about how they impact the environment through their actions, so that we can all move towards a more sustainable future. "

Humans have a way of understanding others' goals, desires and beliefs, a crucial skill that allows us to anticipate people's actions. Taking bread out of the toaster? You'll need a plate. Sweeping up leaves? You'll grab the green trash can. This skill, often referred to as "theory of mind", comes easily to us as humans, but for robots it still has a high mountain to conquer.

In a recent study, computer science researchers made the robot "watch" the human complete the task using a camera placed directly above the assembly(组装)area, looking down. To detect the parts operated by the human, the system used AprilTags, similar to QR codes, attached to the parts. Then, the system used machine learning to learn a person's preference based on their orders of actions in the task. "Based on how a person performs the small assembly, the robot predicts what that person will do in the larger assembly," said Nemlekar. "For example, if the robot sees that a person likes to start the small assembly with the easiest part, it will predict that they will start with the easiest part in the large assembly as well. "

In the researchers' user study, their system was able to predict the actions that humans will take with around 82% accuracy. "We hope that our research can make it easier for people to show robots what they prefer," said Nemlekar. "By helping each person in their preferred way, robots can reduce their work, save time and even build trust with them. "Thistechnology could also be useful in industrial settings where workers are tasked with assembling products in large numbers, saving time and reducing the risk of injury or accidents. Additionally, it could help persons with disabilities to more easily assemble products and maintain independence.

"Our goal is not to replace humans on the factory floor. I expect similar findings in other applications as well, "said Nikolaidis. "A robot that can quickly learn our preferences can help us prepare a meal, rearrange furniture or do house repairs, having a significant impact on our daily lives. "

When Philip Santininoticed an infection, he contacted his primary care physician, Jane Chargot, M. D. ,and she gave him some medicine. 

However, test results showed that he wasn't recovering. Over the phone, Santiniwas told he would need to go to the hospital to get infusions (输液) three times a day for a week. He was packed and ready to head out to the hospital when he received another phone call. An alternative plan was suggested instead — Hospital Care at Home.

Care at Home, a Michigan Medicine program which improves the patient experience while freeing up hospital beds, has already admitted and transferred more than 50 patients from the emergency department and inpatient hospital to receive hospital level care from the comfort of their own homes. 

Santiniwas the first direct registration patient for this program, meaning he never presented to the hospital initially. It was no surprise that there was a celebration for this milestone. 

"I was ready to head out to the emergency department," said Santini, who even had a list of things to take when he got a call from Stephanie Paran, R. N. ,a nurse at U-M Briarwood Family Medicine. "Hearing Paran'swords, I sprang to my feet and didn't hesitate to accept the advice. "

Although he initially didn't know what to expect, he later said what the care team did was far beyond his expectations, especially the caregivers. The staff gave him infusions three times a day for six days. They took his regular medications away, just like how they would in a hospital. They checked the infection, drew blood and even brought in an ultrasound machine. "I didn't know that was possible," Santinisaid. After discharge, a Michigan Visiting Nurse visited once a week until he completely recovered.

Santinibelieved treatment at home has helped the healing process. "I've never felt really comfortable in the hospital," he said. "It's hard to get good sleep there. At home I had my own food, my own bed, plus my wife is here. No one has to go out of their way to visit me. It's a healthier experience. I would encourage anyone to consider it. "

For those in the Midwest, the holidays aren't the holidays without a little snow. Luckily, Michigan almost always delivers. But snow or not, these destinations really bring out the holiday spirit.

Frankenmuth

Residents of Frankenmuth never have to say goodbye to Christmas from the beginning to the end of the year. That's thanks in part to Bronner'sChristmas Wonderland, who thinks of itself as the world's largest Christmas store at 320, 000 square feet. In addition to offering every kind of Christmas décor imaginable, Bronner'sChristmas Wonderland holds holiday events like Santa visits (daily from Nov. 25-Dec. 24) and holiday sing-alongs (Dec. 22 and 23).

Dearborn

This city is well-known as the home of the Ford Motor Company, and the Henry Ford Museum brings history to life during the holidays. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 20-23 and 26-30) offers the smell of chestnuts roasted on an open fire and the sound of sleigh (雪橇) bells. Santa is on hand for visits, of course, and he even brings his reindeer along. Holiday treats are for sale, ice skating is available and kids of all ages will enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon or a Model T car. 

Christmas

Visiting Christmas isn't for the weak heart- it's in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, all but guaranteed to be snowy in December. Those who desire to have a try are rewarded with a "Welcome to Christmas" sign complete with Santa's smiling face and the Christmas Mall, which has a post office for postmarking holiday cards.

Dexter

It might be difficult to believe there are multiple Michigan cities with a marathon race-in December, but it's true. Dexter hosts the Holiday Hustle 5k and 1 mile (Dec. 10) for both runners and walkers. Participants receive free hats and all 5k or one mile finishers receive holiday-themed medals.

The Chinese government recently finalized a plan to set up a Giant Panda National Park (GPNP).  (cover) an area about three times  size of Yellowstone National Part, the GPNP will be one of the first national park in the country. The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that  (be) previously unprotected, bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority  (increase) effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management.

After a three-year pilot period, the GPNP will be officially set up next year. The GPNP  (design) to reflect the guiding principle of "protecting the authenticity and integrity (完整性) of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones,  leaving behind precious natural assets (资产) for future generations". The GPNP's main goal is to improve connectivity between separate (population)and homes of giant pandas, and  (eventual) achieve a desired level of population in the wild.

Giant pandas also serve  an umbrella species (物种), bringing protection to a host of plants and animals in the southwestern and northwestern parts of China. The GPNP is intended to provide stronger protection for all the species  live within the Giant Panda Range and significantly improve the health of the ecosystem in the area.

Important Things to Know When Dining Out

Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. . Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world. 

Chopstick Rules 

The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.  . 

Hands or Utensils (餐具)

In India and the Middle East, it's considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. , instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.

Making Requests 

. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don't like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.

Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. , the more comfortable you'll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.

A. The more friends you make in your lifetime

B. The more time you spend in any given country

C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils

D. Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant

E. It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate

F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them

G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal