【推荐1】China has been planting seaweed for about 1,700 years . Coastal populations harvested a variety of algae first as a source of food and animal feed, but later for industrial and nutritional purposes as the practice became more widespread- Today, China remains the world’s biggest producer of farmed seaweed, but many other countries start to realize the potential of planting seaweed.

Certain red seaweed varieties contain up to 25% protein, but others are also rich in iron and other minerals. Seaweed planting becomes hot aquaculture which is now shooting up. In Alaska, where the largest seaweed farm in North America is located, farmers produced over 112,000 pounds of seaweed in 2019 — a 200% increase from Alaska’s first commercial harvest in 2017. Occupying just a few acres, seaweed planting is economical, relatively simple and comes with a lot of environmental benefits.

Research shows that seaweed could play a key role beyond serving as a source of nutrients and food, but also in the fight against some of the worst problems: climate change and ocean pollution. Seaweed doesn’t need to be fed or fertilized, as the crop gets everything it needs from sunlight and the natural nutrients already found in the ocean water. There are, of course, some disadvantages to seaweed farming. For example, overproducing seaweed could influence the amount of natural light available to other ocean species. In addition, technology for transporting, drying, and turning seaweed into biofuel and food can take up resources and give off CO₂. It’s also possible that these crops could remove too many nutrients from the wild ecosystem.

However, as research continues to search into sustainable seaweed farming methods, we may discover that advantages win over disadvantages.

The economic value of dealing with nutrient pollution, for example, may reduce costs for wastewater treatment; the same goes for turning seaweed into biofuel, fertilizer, or fuel depending on water quality. The balance will come down to a combination of policy and scientific research .

【推荐3】While telling others your zodiac sign (星座), you are being evaluated (评估). Evaluations are being made about your luck, your personality, future development and how you will do in a given year. So what is the Chinese zodiac, exactly? It’s a 12-year cycle labeled (标记) with animals, starting with a Rat and ending with a Pig. For example, if you were born in 2004, you are a Monkey.

The Chinese believe some animals are luckier than the others, such as the Dragon. Unlike in Western tradition, the Chinese Dragon stands for power, strength and wealth. It’s everyone’s dream to have a Dragon baby. Ma Yun’s parents must have been very proud. And they are not the only ones. In 2012, the Year of the Dragon, the birthrate in China increased by about 5%. That means another one million more babies. With a traditional preference for baby boys, the boy-girl ratio that year was 120 to 100. When those Dragon boys grow up, they will face much more serious competition in love and job markets.

According to the BBC and Chinese government reports, January 2015 saw a peak of cesarean sections (剖腹产术高峰). Why? That was the last month for the Year of the Horse. It’s not because they like horses so much, it’s because they try to avoid having unlucky Goat babies.

Tiger is another unwelcome animal, because of its dangerous and unstable (不稳定的) personality. Many Chinese places saw a considerable decline of birthrate during those years.

Perhaps one should consider zodiac in a different way, as those Tiger and Goat babies will face much less competition. Maybe they are the lucky ones. I went through the Forbes top 300 richest people in the world, and it’s interesting to see the most unwelcome two animals, the Goat and Tiger, are at the top of the list, even higher than the Dragon. So maybe we should consider that it’s much better to have less competition.

【推荐1】13-Day Arnhem Land Adventure

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Discover an unknown land on this special adventure through the heart of Arnhem Land. Travelling from Nhulunbuy to Darwin, you’ll journey through areas that no other tour company can take you, and that few outsiders have ever seen. Along the way, stay in our network of luxurious safari camps (豪华的游猎营地) and wilderness houses, including the Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula. As part of the adventure, you’ll also enjoy real cultural activities with indigenous (土著的) guides, learning about this place from those who know it best.

Most exciting parts of the adventure include:

·Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses

·Discover the Arafura Swamp, location for the film “Ten Canoes”

·View ancient rock art galleries and sail in wetlands at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile

·Enjoy a Welcome to Country performance at Yirrkala

·Explore a historic Victoria Settlement at Port Essington, Circa 1838

·Discover the waters of the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary

·Fish for barramundi & enjoy breathtaking sea adventures

【推荐2】In a village lying between rolling hills, a young girl named Eliza always longed for an adventure. She often gazed at the distant mountains, their peaks in mystery. One sunny morning, she decided it was time to set out on her own journey.

With a backpack of supplies and her loyal dog, Rufus, by her side, Eliza started on her adventure. The forest at the village’s edge beckoned. In response, she followed a trail into its depths. The air was alive with the songs of birds, and the glinting sunlight danced through the leaves.

As the day wore on, Eliza encountered a babbling creek where a bridge crossed its waters. With caution, she stepped on. Halfway across, the bridge groaned, threatening to give way. Eliza’s heart raced as she stumbled to the other side, her heart pounding with fear. She continued deeper into the forest, where she stumbled upon a hidden swamp (沼泽). Its lush grasses and wildflowers swayed (摇曳) in the breeze, inviting her to rest. Eliza and Rufus lay down, and she watched the clouds drift by, their ever-changing shapes inspiring her imagination.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Eliza found herself at the base of the mysterious mountains. Their towering peaks were now within reach, and her heart swelled with triumph. With Rufus at her side, she knew that the greatest adventure of all was just beginning.

With a determined spirit and the promise of endless possibilities, Eliza set her sights on the highest peak, knowing that the mountains held secrets, challenges, and wonders beyond her wildest dreams. The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure.

【推荐3】Travel is the only thing that will really make you richer. While it's very valid, there're many times when we are simply unable to travel for certain reasons. However, there's still a great and affordable way to experience new places: books.

Wild is Cheryl Strayed's beautifully written story of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for 1,100 miles all by herself. Her journey of self-discovery and facing her painful past is fascinating and will keep you fascinated from the first page up until the last. You will feel like you're hiking alongside Strayed the whole time.

Jack Kerouac's classic novel in 1957 is a masterpiece from the Beat Generation, which tells the timeless tale of being young, confused, and just getting on the road to try to figure it all out. The book tells the personal developmental story of Sal, who is strongly based on Kerouac himself, leaving New York City and traveling around the country. The book ensures madness, along with colorful characters and heartbreaking moments.

This book is written by author Tahir Shah, whose experience of vacationing in Morocco of Africa during his childhood growing up led him to move with his family from London to Morocco, where he learned a lot. His writing is rich and fascinating and tells an incredible story of their time of living there.

Paul Theroux's book narrates his four-month experience in 1973 traveling by train from London to Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, as well as his return trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway, enriching and improving himself. Theroux explored poverty and ignorance throughout the book, which is often considered as a classic in the travel writing world.