"Why are you wearing your red dress?" asked Sherry, my classmate in sixth grade. The look on my face must have indicated that I didn't understand the question. She asked again, "Your red dress... Why are you wearing it? Today is a blue-dress day."

I rarely noticed what other people wore, so it never occurred to me that anyone would notice I had only two school dresses: a red dress with little yellow flowers and a blue one with navy trim around the neck. The red dress was my favorite, so I wore it on Mondays and Tuesdays. I put on the blue one on Wednesdays and Thursdays, then back to red each Friday.

"Oh," I stammered (结结巴巴地说). "I, uh, dropped chili (辣椒) on it yesterday at lunch. I, uh, can't wear it until Mama washes it."

There was no judgment in Sherry's question, just curiosity. For the first time in my life, though, I wondered, "Am l poor? Do my friends feel sorry for me?"

Until the day when Sherry asked about my red dress, I had never compared my clothes, my little white house, or my life with anyone else's.

After school, I hung my red dress in the closet I shared with my older sister, Debra. I put on play clothes and went outside to sulk (生闷气). I climbed to the lowest branch of a scrawny oak and stared at my house.

My mother called through the screen door for me to come set the table. I climbed down from my tree and shuffled into the kitchen. Mama was mashing potatoes in a big, green bowl.

I opened a cabinet door and reached for five dinner plates. "Mama, are we poor?" I asked.

I thought my question might make her feel bad. Instead, she asked, "What do you mean by' poor'?"

"You know, not enough money. Not enough food or clothes. No place to live."

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"We don't have a lot of extra money," she answered, "but we get by."

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After dinner, Mama said to me, "I washed and ironed your blue dress today."

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The Students' Union

In his article penned in 1934, painter Feng Zikai (1898-1975) recalled his childhood enlightenment (启蒙) as he learned about painting. When he studied Chinese poetry and the Three Character Classic, 13th-century text for children on Confucian philosophy, he found (he), instead of being attracted by the text, seized by the illustrations. These images (attract) him so much that he began coloring them (use) pigment (颜料) from his family's dyehouse.

"The children new school enjoy coloring illustrations in textbooks," says Li Hongbo, an art professor at Jilin Normal University. "They may have limited understanding of colors, they often take pride in their' creations' and find (end) pleasure from such activities."

Feng's story is shown in the ongoing Mirror to the Future: Chinese Basic Art Education Literature Exhibition, highlights the development of the country's fundamental fine arts education since 1904, at The First Historical Archives (档案) of China in Beijing.

(organize) by the archives and Beijing Normal University, the exhibition follows the 120-year history of the development of basic fine arts education in China, through 1,359items, including files, textbooks and teaching aids.

This exhibition shows the rich value of fine arts education in enhancing the ability (appreciate) beauty, nurture the soul, and stimulate innovative vitality. It also enables the rich archival resources containing historical, cultural and aesthetic value to integrate into the field of education, giving full play to their roles of preserving history and educating people.

There is no greater time than now to start living your dreams. But how do you do it? All you have to do is visualize your success and take baby steps with individual goals.

Be specific about your dream

Think of it this way: If you don't know what you really want, how can you achieve it? . What do you need to accomplish them? How can you make progress each day? For example, let's say you want to be an accomplished writer. Take some time to think about what type of writer you want to be—what do you really want. If you want to write a book, that might involve writing a chapter each day.

Create a plan of action

. When do you want to accomplish this goal? What steps do you need to take to get there? Write down every step of your plan, or make a to-do list to help yourself stay on track.

As you start on the path to making your dreams come true, it's important to have a sense of what you are accomplishing. Even if you're not moving as quickly as you'd like, you're still moving forward and making progress.

Visualize your success

Close your eyes and picture what your life will be like when your dream comes true. . This can help you feel motivated when you're stuck or feeling down.

Believe in yourself

Being confident and self-assured is a great way to stay on track. When you believe in yourself, it can be easier to keep moving forward, even when things get tough. .

A. Turn your dream into a desire

B. Review your progress regularly

C. If you believe you can do it, there's nothing that can stop you

D. Imagine the excitement and joy you'll experience when your dream becomes a reality

E. View your dreams as goals and desires so they're easier to break down and accomplish

F. The time away from your goal or dream can actually make you more eager to accomplish it

G. It is suggested that you write your dreams down in a notebook like they were attainable goals

The goal of carbon sequestration is to take carbon dioxide, either from where it is being produced or from the atmosphere, change it into a stable form and store it away from the atmosphere where it cannot contribute to climate change. Proposed schemes have involved, for example, injecting carbon underground or storing it in the deep ocean. These approaches pose both practical challenges and environmental risks.

What if, instead, we can leverage materials that we already produce in large quantities to store carbon?" said Van Roijen, who led the study as a graduate student at UC Davis.

Researchers found that while bio-based plastics could take up the largest amount of carbon by weight, by far the largest potential for carbon storage is in using carbonated aggregates (碳化骨料) to make concrete. That's because concrete is by far the world's most popular building material: Over 20 billion tons are produced every year.

"If feasible, a little bit of storage in concrete could go a long way," said Sabbie Miller, associate professor at UC Davis. The team calculated that if 10% of the world's concrete aggregate production was carbonatable, it could absorb a gigaton (十亿吨) of CO₂.

"The feedstocks for these new processes for making building materials are mostly low-value waste materials such as biomass," Van Roijen said. "Performing these new processes would enhance their value, boosting economic development and promoting a circular economy."

"Some technology development is needed, particularly in cases where material performance and net-storage potential of individual manufacturing methods must be confirmed. However, many of these technologies are just waiting to be adopted," Sabbie Miller said.

In a landmark study published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe,1,227 students from 30 schools across England provided data about smartphone and social media usage and a range of mental health, well-being and other outcomes. Among the schools that took part in the study,20 had various forms of restrictive phone policies in place.

The study found that there was no difference in outcomes for students who attend schools that ban smartphones throughout the school day, including mental health, well-being, and other health and educational outcomes.

Smartphone bans in schools did lead to a slight decrease in students using phones (approximately 40 minutes) and social media (approximately 30 minutes) in school, but the study suggests that the impact is small and that school policies banning recreational phone use didn't lead to a meaningful reduction in the overall time spent using phones and social media.

"We did find a link between more time spent on phones and social media and worse outcomes, with worse mental well-being and mental health outcomes, less physical activity and poorer sleep, lower educational attainment and a greater level of disruptive classroom behaviour," said Dr Victoria Goodyear, associate professor at the University of Birmingham and lead author of the study.

"This suggests that reducing this time spent on phones is an important focus. But we need to do more than focus on schools alone, and consider phone use within and outside of school, across a whole day and the whole week."

Professor Miranda Pallan from the University of Birmingham said, "Our study suggests that school policies are not the silver bullet for preventing the detrimental impacts of smartphone and social media use, but that addressing overall phone use should be a priority for improving health and well-being among adolescents."

India's tiger conservation strategy combines two approaches: some areas are strictly protected reserves, while others are multi-use landscapes where tigers and people share space. And this isn't just for the benefit of the tigers.

"The advantage of combining these two methods is that reserves act as a source of tigers for surrounding areas. And if coexistence no longer works, the reserves provide a fallback (应变的) option — ensuring that tigers are not at risk of extinction," explains Ninad Mungi, assistant professor at Aarhus University and co-author of the study.

According to researchers, human population density alone is not what determines whether tigers can thrive — it's people's lifestyles, economic conditions, and cultural attitudes that shape their willingness to share space with large predators.

In relatively prosperous regions where ecotourism and government compensation schemes (补偿计划) generate income, tolerance for tigers is much higher. In fact, for some Indian farmers, losing cattle to a tiger does not essentially spell disaster. Farmers who keep their livestock in barns and enclosures are rarely affected by tigers. However, when cattle are released to graze in tiger-inhabited areas, and if a tiger eats it, the farmer receives financial compensation from the government — turning a loss into a gain.

India's model could provide valuable insights far beyond its borders. In Europe, many countries are struggling with wolves attacking livestock, and India's experience may inspire new approaches that protect both wildlife and farmers' livelihoods.

"There are, of course, cultural challenges, but culture can change over time. India's experience proves that large predators can survive in a modern world — if we are willing to think creatively and find a balance between protection and coexistence," says Ninad.

The Kindness Method: Change Your Habits for Good Using Self-Compassion and Understanding

By Shahroo Izadi

Genre: Self-Help

Behavioral Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi has dedicated her life to working in support groups and recovery houses for young women. Here, Izadi uses her therapeutic (治疗的) style to create daily habits that encourage readers to practice radical self-compassion.

Be Kind: A 52-Week Journal for Practicing Kindness

By Houston Kraft

Genre: Activity Journal

From creating a shared playlist with an old friend to leaving thoughtful voicemails to family members, Be Kind is a year-long journal that encourages readers to incorporate random acts of kindness into their day-to-day lives.

The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers

By Maxwell King

Genre: Biography

As the creator and host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers inspired generations of children to move through the world with curiosity and empathy. Across 416pages, Maxwell King takes on the mighty task of capturing a beloved figure's life in words and painting an inspiring tale for readers.

The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story

By Christie Watson

Genre: Memoir

After spending twenty years as a nurse in a neonatal (新生儿的) care unit, Christie Watson stitches together heart-breaking anecdotes that show compassion in action as she pens a moving memoir on her days providing vital care to families in their most vulnerable moments.

There lived a ten-year-old boy named Tim in a small town. Though born in a family that struggled to make ends meet, Tim was a bright and lively boy, having a strong passion for music. He held a dream that he could perform music for many people at his own concert in the future.

One day, word reached Tim about a local music competition, the prize of which was a full scholarship to a highly regarded music academy. This was an opportunity that seemed like a golden ticket to his dream, so he made the decision to participate. After hurrying to sign up for the competition, he made a plan to practice, day in and day out, using an old guitar that had been passed down from his grandfather.

When the day of the competition finally arrived, Tim felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. He stepped onto the stage and poured all his heart, soul, and love into the music. He felt rather satisfied with his performance.

During the following days, he waited for the result anxiously. However, he didn't win. He completely broke down, feeling all his painstaking efforts were for nothing. A deep sense of discouragement settled over him. His parents knew that his skills are not good enough but didn't know how to comfort him. Tim was always sitting, playing his old guitar in the park, with nobody to talk with.

A few weeks later, a man named Mr. Thompson moved into the neighborhood. Little did anyone know that Mr. Thompson was a guitar master who once shared the spotlight on stages with well-known bands but now sought the peace of a quiet life. One day, he happened to spot Tim sitting alone, playing the guitar with a disappointed expression. He approached Tim and started a conversation. Tim opened up to him about his experience in the competition.

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Mr. Thompson listened attentively and then took over the guitar.

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Two years later, Tim returned to his hometown for his own concert.

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