【推荐1】Decorating your walls with artwork, photos, and other interesting items that reflect your personality and style is one of the most fun things about having a home. You can do anything you want, and you can change it up at any time if you want a new look!

But the downside? Sometimes, especially when it comes to mounting larger items like big framed pictures or shelves, it is rough on your walls. And when you move things around, you are left staring at some distracting, ugly holes from nails.

Filling in nail holes can be annoying chore, especially if you don’t have (or just don’t feel like getting out) the paint. But thanks to crayons(蜡笔), which have proven themselves useful in making both colorful home accents and other crayons, you can now do a quick fix of smaller holes in only a few minutes. Here’s how.

Materials:

Crayon. Make sure it’s a close match to your wall color.

Instructions:

Press the crayon in the hole, breaking off some of the wax inside

Rub until smooth

If needed, blend the wax with your finger to smooth.

That’s it! It’s easy but really works!

【推荐2】Four best places to stay in Europe

Terraegna Mountain Hut

This stone shepherd’s hut has the low impact of a bothy (茅屋), with a few added luxuries: solar-powered electricity and hot water. This is a place where bears, wolves and wild boar roam (漫游). The hut can accommodate groups of up to 10. It is part of a drive to use tourism to help protect local species such as the Marsican brown bear.

Wheatland Farm

No stone has been left unturned in delivering low-impact holidays at this 21-acre conservation project and rural getaway in Devon. There are owls (猫头鹰) here, nine species of bat, and hares. The five cottages are run on 100% renewable energy. Station transfers and electric bike hire encourage car-free holidays.

Parcel Tiny House

Designed and located to help travellers “rediscover the terroir”, Parcel House is a series of self-sufficient Tiny Houses carefully positioned in vineyards, meadows and farms. The hosts are eager to share their passion for slow food and traditional methods. Each house is equipped with solar panels and dry toilets. A lack of TV and wifi is a deliberate step to help guests switch off.

Magdas Hotel

Magdas Hotel has an enviable green location in one of Europe’s greenest cities. It’s run by a combination of socially minded hoteliers and immigrants, all on a mission to promote inclusivity. Artwork from the local college, local wine and beer served on the secluded terrace (露天看台) add to the welcoming atmosphere. Those arriving by train or bike receive a 10% discount.

【推荐1】Incredibly Beautiful Villages in China

Built in the year 1010, Likeng Village in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province preserves the area’s unique Hui architecture. Though the village charges tourists an entrance fee, it is a worthwhile point from which they can view the blossoming canola flowers (油菜花) in the spring and admire the local calligraphy under camphor trees (樟树) as old as the village itself.

With few tourists aware of Sichuan Province’s Garzȇ Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, those who do make the trip are rewarded with views unlike those anywhere else. And within the heart of the area, far away from polluted cities, lie the Danba Villages, considered by some as the most beautiful villages in China. Each village is made up of unique Tibetan-style folk houses.

Though Hongcun is one of China’s most well-known ancient villages，its popularity has not ruined its uniqueness. After a climb through the great Yellow Mountains in Anhui Province, rest for a while in this foothill village, which was the filming site for select scenes from Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Centered around a moon-shaped pond, the village was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its well-preserved Ming-and Qing-era architecture.

Nicknamed “China Snow Town” for its annual seven-month-long snowfall, Shuangfeng Forest Farm in Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province is where you want to go if you wish to experience China’s deepest snows. Over the years, the village has transformed into a charming tourist destination.

【推荐2】A Nighttime Adventure at the Natural History Museum

The crowds are gone, and the doors have closed. Finally, one of the world’s most popular museums is your playground until nearly midnight! Join other night owls (夜猫子) as you immerse (使沉浸) yourself in a unique experience. Wander through the Natural History Museum’s galleries, brushed by giant shadows cast by dinosaurs, exploring the Earth’s past, discovering the wonders of the ocean, and more.

Schedule

* 6:30-6:50 p.m. Check-in

*7 p.m.Orientation (情况介绍)

* 11 p.m. Program ends, depart from the museum

Registration (登记)

This event is intended for children aged 8-14 and their adults (21 or older). There must be at least one adult for every five kids in any group that registers.

*Ticket sales will end at 12 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no door sales.

* Ticket price is for each person attending. $70 for members / $85 for non-members.

* Group sales are available for 10 or more people for $50 per person. Call 202-633-3030 during regular business hours to take advantage.

Rules

To make everyone’s evening enjoyable, we require that guests follow these rules:

* Guests are strongly encouraged to eat dinner before arriving for the program.

* All participants must attend orientation, which starts at 7:00 p.m. in the café.

* No food or drink is allowed outside of the café.

* Running and shouting are not permitted in the museum.

* Adults must stay with their children throughout the entire event.

* Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits.

* Cell phones should be put on silent mode (静音模式).

【推荐3】ClimateScience Olympiad 2022

First launched in 2021, CS Olympiad hosted more than 12,000 participants from 149 countries in its first year. The award ceremony for CS021 was hosted at the United Nations climate summit, COP26 in Glasgow, with Dr. Jane Goodall as one of the speakers. The ceremony can be watched here — youtube.com/watch?v=CjJ3cCRP9FU.

Award

The top 100, top 20, and top 10 participants get a digital Bronze, Silver and Gold medal, respectively. In addition, we provide $15,000 of prize money for the ten Gold medalists, divided as follows:

·#1 wins $5,000

·#2 wins $3,000

·#3 wins $2,000

·#4 -6 win $1,000

· #7 -10 win $500

In 2021, the top 3 participants got a speaking chance at the UN's Climate Summit. We hope to again give the top participants such an opportunity in 2022.

Qualification

The Olympiad is open to young people from age 13 to 19. They can register for free either solo or in a team of two and take the 25-min qualifier quiz.

Deadline

The Olympiad will take place from January to November in four rounds — Qualifiers, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals. The deadline to register for the qualifier stage is 10th August 2022.

Benefits

·All participants will be awarded a certificate for participation, a notable addition to any college application.

·Participants must seek creative solutions to problems related to climate change, a process in which they develop skills such as problem-solving, research, analysis and self-learning.

·To prepare, participants will get access to free preparation material-CS Quiz app and CS courses.

·Participants will also get a special invitation to join the Olympiad Discord server and interact with participants globally.