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Concerned by the recent economic hardship, BG Cares, on Saturday, gave out food to poor Nigerians, urging well-meaning Nigerians to be their neighbors' keepers.

BG Cares, which led a group of 1 in Nigeria on a ride for charity (慈善), said it was working to show 2 towards members of society. Speaking at the event 3 "Jollof to the street", President of the Bikers, Kayode said, "It is why we ride. Selflessness has been the driving force behind BG Cares's commitment (投入) to 4 others."

A statement by BG Cares 5 said that it was driven by the determination to change the 6 stories about the biking community, which could help to clear up the misunderstanding between bikers and non-bikers. The statement 7 , "At the heart of their programme are their charity outreaches, which have become a part of their task to create a positive effect in the lives of those 8 ."

The yearly "Jollof to the street" charity ride has become a 9 for the group, showing their values of kindness. Through the BG Cares, the group works with other charitable organizations, making a(n) 10 effort in bringing positive change. BG Cares hopes that their charity ride will serve as a powerful 11 for others to join hands and make a 12 in Nigeria.

BG Cares expresses heartfelt appreciation to all their 13 , partners and volunteers, whose giving made the "Jollof to the street" charity a 14 . Their continued support 15 BG Cares to continue improving the lives of poor communities across Nigeria.

How to Travel with Your Friends Without Hating Them

The only thing better than a vacation with friends is a well-planned vacation with friends.  Choose your friends, destination and activities wisely and your group will enjoy a fun and memorable holiday-and start getting ready to plan the next one. 

Not sure how to plan a trip with friends? 

Choose friends you get along well with. You'll be spending a lot of time with your travel companions, so think of people who have similar general travel habits and are flexible and relaxed. Also consider how much you'll be willing to compromise.

Decide on a date. Ask your friends when they can take time off from school or work.  The larger your group is, the harder it will be to find a time that works for all of you. Be patient and flexible and make a deal when you can. 

Discuss a budget early on. Ask your friends to be open about how much you're each willing to pay for the trip between travel, accommodation, food and entertainment costs. For example, you could say, "I know it's awkward, bat we should talk about a budget before we start planning everything."

Pick a destination wisely. A key step in planning a fun trip with friends is picking the perfect destination. Big cities are an excellent pick, as there will likely be activities to suit everyone's interests. Consider the activities you want to do, sites you want to see and the amount of time you have to travel, as these factors will decide your destination.

A. Make your reservations for flights and accommodations.

B. All trips are meant for adventure, relaxation, and enjoyment.

C. Who you choose to travel with can, make or break your holiday.

D. Decide in advance how you will share expenses with your travel mate.

E. With careful preparation, your group will stay energized through the whole trip.

F. Narrow down preferences to a date and duration that works for the most people.

G. However, if you're hoping to see nature, you may need to travel to more remote locations.

Chips, cookies and ice cream... These tasty foods, which are ultra-processed, may literally make you an "addict", as shown in a recent report in the British Medical Journal.

Simply put, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the foods that you can't re-create in your kitchen, according to the BBC. Produced in factories, they often have long lists of ingredients that you don't recognize, such as additives (添加剂), and are ready to eat or simply need to be heated.

The study's researchers linked UPFs to addiction which includes behaviors like strong desire and negative experiences when trying to stop eating. They analyzed 281 studies from 36 different countries and regions. The findings showed that 14 percent of adults and 12 percent of children have ultra-processed food addiction.

UPFs deliver carbohydrates and fat to the gut (肠) faster. Although nuts are high in fat, the fat can't be digested (消化) in the early stages. The fat in UPFs, however, is broken down before entering the first part of the small gut, which signals the brain to produce more dopamine-the "happy" chemical.

The additives in UPFs also impact the way the gut absorbs calories. To improve the flavor of the food or drink, man-made sugar is widely used in UPFs. However, it may combine with receptors in the gut, which makes it more sensitive to sweet food, eventually increasing the gut's ability to absorb sugar.

By considering that certain UPFs are "addictive", similar to cigarettes or alcohol, "We may be able to help improve global health," one of the study's authors, Ashley Gearhardt, said in a press release. They are also calling for more action to fight against such an addiction.

New York City's trash is this woman's treasure, and she's using her platform to fight our culture of too much waste.

Working at a bank in New York City, Anna Sacks was living the life — just not the life she wanted. Sure, she was happy. But she wanted to do something that felt important. She packed up and moved to Connecticut for three months to participate in Adamah, a farming program that focuses on sustainable (可持续的) living. When she returned, it was with a new purpose and a variety of new skills to make her dreams a reality. 

"One of the things that really stuck with me from Adamah was how little waste they produced and how they handled the waste," she says. "And I just thought, ‘Why aren't we doing that here?' I'd walk around my neighborhood and was shocked at how many bags of waste were piled up. I began to wonder, ‘What is actually in all those bags and recycling bins?'"

Instead of getting stuck in a never-ending cycle of climate anxiety, she started a mission. In 2016, she took a master composting course and started working with a food rescue program. She found her calling in 

2017. To satisfy her curiosity and to help her get food and household supplies, she began what she calls "trash walking". During outings around her neighborhood, Sacks picks through garbage to look for reusable items. Surprisingly, she discovered a wide array of really great stuff — like clothing, dinnerware, and food — all of which she documents on Instagram and TikTok.

Under the name The Trash Walker, Sacks quickly gained popularity for her educational and funny videos that bring out the problems with consumerism and share information about how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. "The root issue is overproduction, which leads to an immense amount of waste," she says. Sacks's main focus is simply getting people to pay attention to how many unnecessary things they buy and then throw away. "Once you become conscious of the way you consume, you can see ways you improve," she says.

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two young men from Germany who loved a good story. As university students, they became interested in folktales-traditional stories that people memorized and told again and again. They began to collect traditional folktales from storytellers a over Germany in order to record old German poems and to preserve history. Many were similar to stories told in France, Italy, Japan, and other countries. Between 1812 and 1814, the brothers published two books in German. The collections became known in English as Grimm's Fairy Tales. It includes some 200 stories, most of which were adopted from oral sources. The best-known tales include "Snow White," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Sleeping Beauty".

The Grimm brothers' tales reflected traditional life and beliefs. For example, forests are common in Germany, and this image often appears in the Grimms' stories. In the past, many people believed forests were dangerous places. In the Grimms' stories, a forest is the home of evil witches (女巫), talking animals, and other magical beings.

Although most people today think of these stories as fairy tales for children, the brothers first wrote them mainly for adults. Many of their early tales were dark and a little scary. Later, the brothers changed the text of some of the original stories. They "softened" many of the tales and added drawings. Ims made them more appropriate for children. Like the early tales, though, each story still has a moral (道德准则): work hard, be good, and listen to your parents.

The Grimms believed that the most natural and pure forms of culture were based in language and history. Their work influenced other collectors, both inspiring them to collect tales and leading them to similarly believe that the fairy tales of a country were particularly typical of it.

Dion was having a running race. This race would stretch in six stages over seven days and cover almost 155 miles. Gobi, a little she-dog happened to join him. It was their third day. 

The sky was clear, the weather was warm: the ground was firm beneath Gobi's feet. From time to time, Dion would look over at her and smile. The warmth of that smile was even brighter than the sun beating down on them, but in a good way. It filled Gobi up.

As they progressed, a broad river popped into their sight, lying right in front. Dion had no idea how deep it was, but the race markers led right across, so he had to assume he'd be able to make it across as well.

Taking a deep breath, he took a careful step into the water. It was surprisingly cold considering how warm the day was, and he sank down up to his waist, but that was it. At least the riverbed seemed solid. He could make his way across; he just had to go slowly. One wrong step and he'd get completely wet. Plus, he could hurt himself since he couldn't see where he was putting his feet. This was going to take a while.

Gobi watched as the man jumped into the water. She wagged her tail, but he didn't look her way. He was clearly busy concentrating. She sat down just before the water and watched. Surely, he would turn around and notice that she wasn't with him. But several minutes passed, and he got farther and farther away. Finally, Gobi couldn't take it any longer. She began anxiously running up and down the riverbank. Was the man going to leave her?

At the sound of her bark, Dion stopped. He always made a point of facing forward, always forward, during a race. But this time he did glance back. Gobi was sitting at the river's edge, barking fiercely. There was no way the little dog could cross that on her own. These days, he'd fed her, given her water, and named her. He had to admit that he liked having her with him. She lifted his spirits.

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In the mid-19th century the world  (destroy) by cholera, a disease that killed thousands. In London, the epidemic (流行病) was particularly severe, with bodies piling up and fear running wild. In this chaos, a man name d John Snow rose  (challenge) the invisible enemy. 

John Snow,  medical doctor, had a keen interest in finding the source of cholera. He was not convinced by the then-common belief  cholera was spread through bad air. His suspicions were aroused  he noticed that most cases were concentrated around a single water pump in Soho. He investigated deeper, mapping the pumps and  (associate) them with cholera cases. 

With detailed observation and courageous experimentation, John Snow identified the polluted water the "criminal" behind the epidemic. He convinced authorities to remove the handle of the pump, (effective) stopping the spread of cholera. His actions saved (count) lives and marked a significant turning point in public health history.

John Snow's lasting impact serves as a (remind) of the strength of observation, logical reasoning, and decisive action in the face of challenges.

For as long as I can remember I've been making art. That meant spending hours at the kitchen table, as a child, drawing women in beautiful gowns and dogs wearing clothes eating in fancy restaurants. Because I was encouraged and praised, I 1 that talent.

In college-thinking that I was going to 2  education-I had an amazing professor in an elective drawing class who encouraged me to 3  my major to fine art. As someone easily influenced by praise, I took her advice and got my 4  in painting and drawing. 

Even before I graduated, I had begun showing my art in any 5  that I could. I started out in small coffee shops and farmers markets; it was a perfect way to discover my style and 6  art lovers. 7  , I began showing at galleries and in larger art shows. It was at one of these shows that I met my art publisher, with whom I 8  working for five years. 

The art publishing world was a great way to get my work in front of wide 9  , selling at stores like Target and Home Goods. It was also at this time that a number of my paintings were used in feature films. 10  my art on the big screen was definitely one of the most 11  moments of my career. 

I sometimes wonder what other visual artists do when they're feeling burnt out and 12 with their craft. I feel so lucky to have writing to turn to when the well of my visual creativity runs 13 . Visual arts and writing are different enough that they don't feel like they draw from the same 14 of creative inspiration.

People always tell artists to ‘find their own voice'. While I do agree with this, I don't know if it's something you can just go out and find. To me, it's important that your voice 15 you.

Mindful weight loss is an approach to losing weight that emphasis being aware of your physical and emotional state about food choices. Research shows that mindful eating can help people reach their target weight more effectively and sustainably than dieting alone. It involves developing a deeper understanding of hunger, cravings (渴望) and emotions related to food, as well as learning to better listen to the body's need.

The practice of mindful eating starts with paying attention to what you are feeling rather than focusing on restricting calones or avoiding certain foods together. You may be asked questions such as "How hungry am I" or "What am I really craving?" that help you focus on what your body is telling you. This helps you better enjoy your food and stay satisfied longer.

A key component of mindful weight loss is researching healthy foods, understanding portions, and learning about nutrition labels.  Keeping track of meals and snacks through journaling for a few weeks can be helpful in getting an idea of what foods are triggering cravings or leading to overeating. 

  Such feelings can be guilt, stress, boredom or loneliness. Being mindful of emotions can help identify triggers for eating and help create healthier habits. 

Mindfulness helps to stay strong in the face of cravings and urges by recognizing them as a part of the weight loss journey and staying focused on reaching goals. Practicing regular mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, yoga or mediation will also help build weight loss over time.  With consistent effort, mindful weight loss can lead to improved physical health, mental wellness and overall balance in life.

A. The practice of mindful eating promotes overall health.

B. Becoming aware of mindful weight can help you get there.

C. Therefore, you can make informed decisions about what to eat.

D. Mindful weight loss also includes being aware of emotions related to food.

E. With this knowledge, you can change lifestyle for long-term weight loss success.

F. Mindful weight is a journey towards health, not just a focus on a specific weight.

G. You can also practice mindful eating by experiencing taste, texture, and emotions.

The polar research vessel (船舰) RRS Sir David Attenborough, which will always be thought of by some as Boaty McBoatface, is currently on an Antarctic task to find out how sea ice influences the cycle of nutrients and carbon in the world's oceans.

The 12 researchers on board are using autonomous underwater vehicles to explore huge areas of free-floating sea ice. This will help us better understand how climate change is impacting organisms from microscopic plankton (浮游生物) to penguins and orcas. . 

Last week, the vessel collected samples from around the A23a mega iceberg (a scientific term) . The largest iceberg in existence is almost 4, 000 sq km, equal to an area twice the size of Greater London, weighing close to a trillion metric tonnes and towering up to 1, 312 feet above the sea. 

It originally broke away from a main ice shelf connected to Antarctica in 1986, but had remained stuck against the seabed ever since. Until last month. Now, A23a is drifting into the Southern Ocean. 

Of course, one iceberg floating into warmer waters and melting is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the climate crisis. At COP28, billions and billions were promised to fund global I climate solutions, especially in developing nations. More than 130 countries agreed to deal with emissions in agriculture, with 118 promising to triple renewables too. 

But more needs to be done. Forget the A23a iceberg being a threat to shipping, it's a sign we may be all sunk.

Growing up on a farm, Tori James spent much of her early years outdoors, building shelters and playing in muddy streams. She describes herself as an ambitious, adventurous child who went to bed reading the survival guides that lived on her bedside table. Even so, James says she could never have predicted that, one day, she might be the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. 

Today, James is a professional adventurer. Yet ahead of her first expedition at the age of 18, which she spent mapping the cracks of Iceland's Vatnajökull glacier with the British Exploring Society, James recalls doubting her ability to last a month out in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath. "It's only by stepping out of our comfort zone that we understand our true potential,"she explains. "That's when the magic happens."

Although James has spent a significant part of her life exploring some of the most remote landscapes in the world, when it comes to traveling, she believes that there are numerous ways for everyone to push their boundaries, other than by undertaking physical challenges. James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged, hardy explorer. "I am such a believer that, with the right support and skills, everyone can bring something to an expedition," she says.

Sometimes, she adds, it's only out in the field that someone's hidden talents emerge. A diverse team can be key to a successful trip, particularly given the role of exploration in today's world. "Historically, exploration has been about people finding nature's hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome them, or beat them," says James. "But now, for me at least, exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It's about our connection to the living world around us, it's about sharing its importance once we've returned and it's about figuring out how to do adventure sustainably."

It was meant to connect us, make us smarter and our lives easier. And it has. But there's at least one comer of life where the Internet has made things so much more difficult: gift giving.

Once upon a time, if you were struggling to find a present for a loved one, there were easy options to fall back on-DVDs, CDs, video games and other physical media. This wasn't even that long ago, but now it's been snatched from our grasp by the Internet offering us the chance, at a relatively low cost, to watch, listen to or read whatever we want, whenever we want. With everything already watched, listened to, or read, buying a present has become near impossible.

Therefore, we all have to work at becoming perfect gift givers, taking all factors into consideration and searching high and low to seek out the ideal present. If we go the extra mile, there's less chance that the person we have in mind has already bought what we're considering online.

But as I now consider this exact plan of action, I'm thinking perhaps it's not all that bad. Maybe the Internet is delivering us a lesson, firm but fair: the era of half-baked present purchasing is over and it's time to go hard or go home.

In this era of immediate satisfaction, if you want to give someone a useful present, you do have to actually go to the effort of sourcing something nice for them. Perhaps that's making for a more rewarding gift experience for all involved. And perhaps it also means fewer gifts that are given as an excuse and end up being unused.

From unexpected colour to making clever environmental choices, Joanna Plant, an interiors specialist and tastemaker, shares her design intentions for the year ahead. 

·What is your New Year design resolution?

I'd like to get out and look at things. The aim is to visit lots of houses and gardens for inspiration and see more exhibitions abroad. I love a house tour and try to find somewhere to go and look about whenever I travel outside London or abroad. I really appreciate seeing things first-hand these days.

·What was a highlight of 2023?

Selling my house of 22 years and having the improvement of a new property — very exciting to be doing a project for myself! What's fantastic is to work with suppliers who have amazing collections to discover and those who allow us to change the colours or make changes to existing designs.

·What design ideas do you have that you hope to bring to fruition?

Happily, clients seem to be more responsive to having bolder paint plans and using more colours. We have been asking them to see how layering pattern can make a room more quiet and relaxing. I think that we are making our rooms look very nice by using a lot of decorative trims and accessories.

In a small community located at a suburb of Exeter, a disappointing issue had been troubling the neighborhood for years. The once pleasant surroundings were ruined by piles of waste that seemed to increase greatly in amount with each passing day. Residents（居民） were growing tired of the worsening environment, leading many to leave their homes in search of cleaner neighborhoods. It was in this terrible situation that two young students, Emma and Mia, decided to take matters into their own hands.

Emma and Mia were classmates and best friends from Phillips Exeter Academy, both passionate about environmental preservation and deeply concerned about the pollution crisis their community was facing. Witnessing more and more neighbours' leaving, they knew they couldn't stand by any longer. Determined to bring about a change, they undertook a mission that would soon catch the attention of the entire community.

Their journey began with thorough research and planning. The two girls searched carefully on the Internet for information on environmental initiatives (计划；措施) and connected with local environmentalists. They organized meetings with residents to understand the issues at hand, collecting data on the types of waste, the sources, and the areas most affected. Armed with this knowledge, Emma and Mia worked out a comprehensive plan and announced it to ask for opinions from the residents. Surprisingly it was strongly supported.

Their strategy was twofold. First, they started a waste classification and recycling program. They distributed recycling bins (回收箱) to every household and taught the community about the importance of responsible waste management. Soon, the streets began to show signs of improvement as the volume of garbage inappropriately（不恰当地） thrown away decreased gradually.

The second part of their plan was more ambitious. Emma and Mia gathered volunteers from their school and the neighborhood to take part in a massive clean-up campaign. Armed with gloves and trash (垃圾) bags, they began systematically clearing the waste from the streets, parks, and even the local bodies of water. Their firm commitment and hard work inspired others to join the cause.

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Half a year later, the changes were significant.

Emma and Mia received recognition and honors for their work.

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