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Decades later, my mother passed away from cancer, and I was8 for cleaning her home to prepare it to be sold. As I was9 the things in her room, I found a box stuffed full of paper. It contained every one of the10 I'd created as a kid, separated into folders based on how11 I was when I drew it. It was located near her bed table and had every sign of being12 on a regular basis. She really had saved and13 my terrible drawings all these years.

I'm a fully-grown, strong military man who never shows14. Yet holding my own six-year-old scribblings in my hands, I ended up15 my heart out in my mother's room.

Hike with at least one other person. Not only is hiking more fun with a friend, it is also safer. If you decide to hike alone, make sure that you let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. This way, if you get lost or injured, someone will know where to look for you and when to send help.

Have plenty of water. Even if you are only going for a short hike, it is important to have lots of water on hand so that you avoid dehydration (脱水). Plan to bring one liter of water per person per hour of hiking. So make sure to drink your water frequently, even if you are not very thirsty.

Wear correct kinds of clothing. You should wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and thick socks. Your clothing should be comfortable and easy to move around in. Clothing that is too loose might catch on rocks or branches.

If you have not exercised in a very long time, do not try to go on an 8-mile hike up a mountain on the hottest day of the year, Instead, you should start gradually. First, go for regular walks in your neighborhood. Next, you should try to find places to walk on steep hills or rocky soil.

A. Don't take a too long trip at a time.

B. Make sure that your body is prepared.

C. You can begin to dehydrate before you even realize it.

D. If you get injured, your friend will be able to go and get help.

E. But clothing that is too tight might become uncomfortable as you walk.

F. If you are going on a long hike, you might want to bring an extra pair of socks just in case.

G. With enough practice, you will be able to take longer hikes across more challenging landscapes.

"Most researches around body appreciation to date has focused on younger white Western women," said Louise Hanson, who led the study. "We wanted to expand the scope and include older women and other cultures as these groups have historically been not noticed."

A total of 1,186 women aged 18-80 were enlisted from six countries — four Western countries (Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US), as well as China and Nigeria. Participants were asked to complete questionnaires to understand more about their own sense of body appreciation and the pressures they experience around body image from family, peers and the media.

The results showed that all three groups had relatively stable body appreciation across ages. However, there were great cultural differences.

White Western women were found to experience much higher pressure from the media to meet thin or athletic body standards across their lifespan. This pressure did decrease with age, but even at its lowest, it was still higher than that for the other ethnic groups.

Black Nigerian women did not display a strong pressure towards a thin or athletic build and reported higher levels of body appreciation and far less media pressure regarding body image. However, they also reported higher levels of appearance pressure from peers, which reduced with age.

Meanwhile, Chinese women mostly continued to favor a thin body type across all ages. They reported the highest ongoing family and peer pressure around body image, but media-related pressure was less and decreased with age.

The researchers hope that their findings can encourage more cross-cultural studies to better understand the cultural dynamics that impact on body appreciation.

Unofficially, there have been claims of older tortoises, including one believed to have been 255 years old when it died in 2006. Researchers have not been able to pin down exactly what keeps them around for so long, but their slow-motion lifestyle may have something to do with it.

Giant tortoises have very slow metabolisms (新陈代谢), which means they burn energy at a slower rate than smaller and faster animals. Physiologist Max Rubner introduced the rate of living theory. The theory suggested aninverse relationship between metabolism and lifespan, which means that the faster the metabolism, the shorter the life. Scientists have had some issues with the theory over the past century, but it did produce the phrase "‘live fast, die young", and it serves as the basis for more research on the topic.

The link between metabolism and longevity (长寿) is still not understood. Some scientists believe that metabolism is linked to the creation of free radicals (自由基). They are the molecules (分子) that damage cells and that increase as more energy is burned by the body. According to this theory, tortoises live longer because their slow metabolisms bum less energy. which means less harm to the cells in their bodies.

Theories on aging alone don't fully explain how tortoises live much longer than humans, but their reproductive (繁殖的) life and size may give an explanation. Because of their massive hard shells and their geographic isolation (they only live on a few specific islands), giant tortoises have very few enemies to worry about. This means giant tortoises don't have to rush into reproduction to keep their species alive.

Each theory has its limitations and unanswered questions, but scientists believe that a combination of biological and evolutionary factors is what keeps giant tortoises alive for so long.

Born in Tokyo in 1952, Sakamoto was introduced to the piano as a toddler (学步的幼儿), and he went on to study at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He was always drawn to sounds around him. As a high schooler in Tokyo, Sakamoto had to ride a train every morning to attend classes, He amused himself by listening to the sounds the train made.

In 1978, he co-founded the pioneering techno-pop group Yellow Magic Orchestra. Less than a decade later, Sakamoto became the first Japanese composer to win the Academy Award for Best Original Score (配乐) for the 1987 movie The Last Emperor, directed by Italian filmmaker Berardo Bertolucci. Before his Oscar glory, he appeared in Japanese director Nagisa Oshima's 1983 film Mery Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, alongside British rock legend David Bowie. Sakamoto also composed the Film's music, which won him a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award.

In 1992, Sakamoto composed music for the opening ceremony of the Barcelona Summer Olympics and spent the rest of the decade productively making music. In 2014, he was forced to take the first significant break in his career due to throat cancer. A little more than a year later, he announced that he had recovered. However, he was diagnosed with colon (结肠) cancer in2020.

The death of the pioneering Japanese composer has left the music and film industry and fans across the globe in grief. "I'm just shocked and too sad to speak a word," said Japanese actor-director Takeshi Kitano, who co-stared with Sakamoto in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.

Jane was still sleeping when the phone rang in the living room. She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the table. It was already nine o'clock! Although Jane was still very sleepy, she knew she had to get up because her mother was working in her office and she couldn't expect her younger brother Tom, who was sleeping like a pig, to answer the Phone. She quickly put on a coat and ran to the living room. When she picked up the receiver, on the other end came the warm greeting, "Good morning!"

It was from her father, who was a seaman and rarely came back. Suddenly, Jane's sleepiness disappeared.

Born in a not-so-rich family, Jane and Tom felt the stress of life, but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere. At school, they were straight-A students and took part in various after-school activities. They were the pride of the family.

"Good morning, Dad. Why do you call us so early on the weekend?" Jane said and pretended to be annoyed. "Tom and I have been very nice recently." "My dear, today is your mother's birthday, and I have ordered a cake online and it will be sent to our home late in the afternoon. Do remember to take the cake. It is my surprise for your mother."

Hearing her father's words, Jane felt a little ashamed. How could she forget her mother's birthday?!

While she was chatting with her father, Jane looked around the room and saw a lot of dirty clothes on the sofa. The floor hadn't been cleaned for a few days since her mother had to work all this week.

She looked at the clock again and was sure that she still had enough time to prepare a surprise for her mother.

"Well, Dad, now I'm going to wake Tom up. We will give Mum a surprise, too!" Jane said and hung up the telephone.

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Jane hurried to Tom's room and shared her plan with him.

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"Happy birthday, Mum!" Jane and Tom shouted when their mother opened the door.

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6-year-old Quinn Hill became her family's hero when she took immediate action during an emergency that saved her mother's life with the help of her neighbor, Mrs. Smith.

Jennifer, a 39-year-old single mother, began the day by sending her child, Hill, to school. Having no idea what would happen, Jennifer was filled with anxiety. After all, it was the first day of a new school year for Hill, a fresh start! On the way school. she repeatedly reminded Hill to solve problems positively and fit in. Though worried, Jennifer had to wave goodbye to her daughter, watching her towards the school gate.

The whole day was packed with housework. Jennifer tidied the house, washed clothes, and prepared for the evening meal. As the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, Jennifer picked Hill up from school. On seeing Jennifer, Hill couldn't wait to hug her, sharing the school experiences. Chatting and laughing accompanied them all the way. Hill's innocent laughter was like Jennifer's ray of sunshine.   

Approaching home, they encountered Mrs. Smith, a most kind and thoughtful housewife living in their neighborhood for many years. Mrs. Smith often invited Jennifer and Hill to her home and shared her homemade desserts and cookies. The two families developed a close relationship and Hill liked to stay with Mrs. Smith, who always brightened her days with willingness and timely help. After exchanging greetings, they went back to their own homes.

On arriving home, Jennifer set out to prepare dinner. As the sun began to set, the house was full of a pleasant smell of cooking food. Jennifer and Hill sat at the kitchen table when Jennifer suddenly began to seize. She was sitting in a chair, looking up at the ceiling. and experiencing abnormal breathing. She then fell out of the chair onto her left side, her hands balled into fists, and her body was shaking violently. Her eyes were open, and Hill kept calling "Mommy, Mommy", but she could not respond.

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Realizing the severe situation, Hill ran out for help.

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Jennifer finally came to herself in the hospital.

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TikTok will soon be banned in the United States if its parent company ByteDance (refuse) to sell the platform, according to a bill (pass) by the White House on Saturday (April 13).

An earlier version of the new bill, which was attempting（give）the China-based company a six-month deadline to sell the app, was passed in the Senate (众议院) last month, even after both Democrats (民主党人) and Republicans (共和党人) voiced concerns over national security.

The revised bill has now been combined a larger package of international policies, including support for Israel and Ukraine, and is being presented to the Senate where it again waits for (approve).

Over the past month, ByteDance (push) back against the bill, and encouraged its 170 million U.S. users to contact the government and express protest to the ban.

"We will not stop fighting and advocating for you, with we together build this amazing platform," TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said in a video uploaded in March. "We will continue to do all we can, including using our legal rights, to protect this platform."

Once the bill passes successfully, it will extend the deadline for ByteDance to sell to nine months, with an (addition) three months available if a sale is progress.

The laundry room was Mom's territory. It was4, with only the sounds of the washing machine or the hum of the dryer to interrupt her. She would5 down early in the morning, often still in her housecoat, to put in the first6 of the day. We would find her there, leaning against the machine, peacefully having a coffee, and reading the newspaper in her territory absorbedly.

I don't remember Mom teaching me the ways of the laundry room. I learned to7 towels and small items as a youngster. I spent many hours ironing clean cotton handkerchiefs and pillowcases. But the8 wasn't part of my training. So, when I left home and9 to another city,10 the stain required an expensive long-distance phone call home.

My washer and dryer seem to have more11 than a jet plane, certainly many more than the machines with basic functions used by my mom. I have made the12 from laundry powder to liquid, and I have my own favorite stain13. But every time I step into the laundry room and think about how to deal with a particularly difficult stain, I14 the Laundry Goddesses who came before me for her wisdom and perseverance. And each clean item of clothing is a(n)15 force in a messy world.

Online learning has the same basic elements as face-to-face learning. The major difference is that instruction is delivered online. Many of the strategies for effective face-to-face learning also apply to online learning. Here are some strategies we recommend:

Create space to learn. Invest some time to understand your needs and preferences as a learner, and what an effective study environment looks like for you. For example, you might need a quiet place to study, or you might need to listen to classical music. Consider what equipment you might need. Wherever you study, try to minimize distractions.

Manage your time effectively. Spend some time getting familiar with your online courses, understanding what is expected of you, mapping out key deadlines, and planning study time. Research shows that learners gain more information if they spread their study over multiple days or sessions. Make sure your routine works with your other commitments so you're more likely to stick to it.

Just as with face-to-face learning, mental energy matters: take time to reflect on whether you have understood the materials, try to remember and sort the information you have learned to aid memory, test your understanding, mix different concepts and skills into the same study session to build connections and fluency, ask questions, participate in class discussions, and try teaching concepts to others.

Ask for assistance! In an online learning environment, you may need to ask lots of questions and take ownership over shaping the learning experience so that it meets your needs.

Finally, if you're facing specific challenges such as illness, mental health, accessibility, balancing childcare responsibilities, etc., it's important for you to reach out to your instructors or the relevant student support services for discussion and creative problem-solving.

A. Regularly reflect on the course materials.

B. A long-term routine will help you stay on track.

C. Actively review and apply what you have learned.

D. However, online learning may require some additional skills to be successful.

E. At the end of the week, reflect on how you did, and adjust your routine as required.

F. This might mean asking your instructors or peers for help, or attending study groups.

G. Work with your roommates or family to create personal space so you can stay focused.

It is also likely to be a significant underestimate. A report in May 2022 by Carbon Market Watch (CMW), a climate watchdog (监督者), found that the official forecast failed to account accurately for the emissions generated from stadiums. FIFA, which insists its method is "best in practice", reckons that the majority of the emissions (52%) will come from fans and players travelling to Qatar, while less than 25% are from stadium construction. That is because organizers expect these stadiums to be used for years after the World Cup, spreading their carbon footprint way into the future.

CMW believes such an excuse is far from reasonable. Before the World Cup, Qataris were able to get by with only one stadium, it points out. Consequently, it estimates that the emissions from stadium construction for the World Cup are undercounted by a factor of eight. It puts the real figure at 5 million tons. Though it amounts to less than 0.02% of the world's annual emissions, sports teams and organizations should have set a positive example in this.

To remove the doubt from outside, Qatar has established the Global Carbon Council (GCC), a dedicated environmental agency. Beyond adjusting for World Cup emissions, the GCC will promote a path to "a low-carbon future", a great step for a country with the world's highest emissions per person. Yet the agency is still at its early stage. Only six projects, saving less than 600,000 tons, have been approved so far.

"Practice makes perfect. You get used to the altitude when you love the sport and train hard enough," said the potential basketball star, who has been crazy about the sport since taking it up three years ago.

With outstanding speed and accurate passes, she never fails to shine on the basketball court, even when she competes against the boys. Though she is a freshman in high school, Cigla already has a clear picture of her future--entering a sports college to study basketball. In the eyes of Cila, who comes from a poor herder's (牧民的) family in northern Xizang, studying in Lhasa, the most developed city in this area, has made it much easier for her to realize her basketball dream.

With an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Nagqu is among the most uninhabitable places in Xizang. Low-oxygen environments and extreme weather have long influenced the health of Nagqu students, hampering the development of primary education in the area.

Like Cigla, many students at the school are from poor farmers' and herders' families. Dawa Droma, a senior student also on the school's female basketball team, recalled, "I had never touched a basketball before that game but joined the class team anyway. When I scored and heard my classmates cheer for me, I couldn't feel more proud. That's how I fell in love with basketball and why I never looked back." Reflecting on the influence of basketball on her life, Dawa Droma said the sport had helped her get fit and build up confidence over the years. "Meeting players from different schools has certainly made me a more outgoing person," she said.

Growing up, I was virtually never a big fan of novels. My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my academic fields for better grades. After I started graduate school, extracurricular reading didn't appeal to me at all but I spent most of my time on campus digesting research papers and textbooks and my mind couldn't handle processing fact-filled nonfiction books at home, too. So I knew that I needed to find a way to enjoy reading again.

To help me stick with it, I made a New Year's resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork.

What surprised me the most was how much I learned. Some of the best books I read were historical fictional stories happening in a realistic historical setting. I learned about life in different countries, as well as struggles people there faced during difficult periods in their histories. The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I've started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul.

Here are some noteworthy events to check out this week in New York City

Josh Wolf

Gramercy Theatre — 127 E. 23rd St., New York, N.Y. 10010

Sat. April 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Josh Wolf of "Chelsea Lately" will bring his brand of humor to Gramercy's historic music venue. Josh Wolf's comedy material is heavily inspired by his family. Wolf, 54, is also known to incorporate (融合) music into his performance, as he does when hosting his own comedy show "The Fantastical Jamboree" at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas.

Tickets start at $27.50

"Selena Brunch"

Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island — 2636 Hylan Blvd., Suite 230, Staten Island, N.Y. 10306

Sat. April 13 and Sun. April 14 at 11:30 a.m.

The 1997 Gregory Nava film that made Jennifer Lopez a Hollywood star is getting a nice revisit at Alamo Drafthouse with a "Selena Brunch" this weekend. While enjoying a special menu created for the occasion, see Jenny from the Block in her breakthrough role as the late Tejano star who was tragically murdered at 23. Dishes include a breakfast club sandwich, blueberry donut French toast bake and breakfast tacos, in addition to the regular refreshments on offer.

Though the downtown Brooklyn showings are already sold out, there are still tickets at the Staten Island location.

$12 admission. Prices range from $11.95 to $15.95 for food item

I'm Possible

New Victory Theater — 209 W 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036

The Brooklyn-based Omnium Circus company, which prides itself in inclusivity and accessibility for both audience and performers, kicks off a two-week run of its latest show this weekend in Times Square.

"I'm Possible" lives up to its goal to make the Big Top experience accessible to audiences of all abilities with a 90-minute show featuring a gymnast who uses a wheelchair, an tennis player born without legs, and a deaf storyteller.

All performances will incorporate audio description, captioning (字幕), sensory-friendly lighting and sound, and a calm environment where movement and vocalization from audience members are welcome.

Tickets start at $28

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