【推荐1】Earth Day is coming in a week. Are you wondering what to do for Earth Day this year? Here are some suggestions.

Ask your parents to leave their cars at home. Cars, being the greatest source(来源)of air pollution, can be left at home this weekend.     1     Other greener options are carpooling, riding a bike or walking if you want a healthier option.

Be a little dirty. No, we don’t mean it that “way”.     2     Yes, saving water is extremely important. A day or two without a bath won't harm you, but it will certainly do a lot of good for our planet. A daily shower isn’t a matter of health; it’s a matter of comfort. Showering every day can wash away the natural oils that our skin and hair need.

Volunteer yourself.     3     If you have the time, there are lots of opportunities out there to make contributions, for example, planting trees, cleaning a park or simply coming up with ways you can preserve(保护)mother Earth.

    4     This is one of the most common things that people do whenever Earth Day rolls around, that is, switch off their lights. However, this is not something you should do just for a day and for only an hour.     5    

The future of our planet is in your hands!

【推荐2】A great life doesn’t happen by accident. A great life is the result of dividing your time, energy, and hard work towards what you want your life to be. Stop setting yourself up for stress and failure.     1     Make the following secrets fit your own needs and style, and start creating your own great life today!

A great life is the result of simplifying your life. People often misunderstand what simplification means.     2     Instead, it’s a way to free up your energy and time for the work that you enjoy and the purpose for which you are here. In order to create a great life, you will have to make room for it first.

A great life is the result of removing distractions (使人分心的事). Up to 75％of your mental energy can be tied up in things that are not important but distracting you. Look around at someone’s life you admire. What do they do that you would like to adopt in your own life? Ask them how they do it.     3    

A great life is the result of your adjustments.     4     It may mean thinking about again how you spend your time, or choosing to spend your money in a different way. It may mean looking for a few new ways to spend your energy that agree with your particular definition of your great life.

    5     There is an old saying everyone is familiar with — A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In order to even move from the couch to the refrigerator, you have to start. There’s no better time to start than today. It’s what you do today that will make a difference in your life tomorrow.

【推荐3】Improving Communication: Developing Communication Skills

Communication skills are important to success in many aspects of life.     1    . People with good communication skills usually enjoy better relationships with friends and family.

The following list includes links to other pages at skills You Need that can help you further improve your communication skills.

Learn to Listen

Learn to listen not only to the words being spoken but how they are being spoken and the non-verbal (非言语) messages sent with them.     2    . Instead clear your mind and concentrate on the message being received.

Be Aware of Other People’s Feelings

Be sympathetic (同情的) to other people’s misfortunes and congratulate their positive landmarks.     3    . Make and maintain eye contact and use first names where appropriate. Do not be afraid to ask others for their opinions as this will help to make them feel valued.

Empathise

    4    . Stay in tune with your own feelings to help you understand the feelings of others. If appropriagte, offer your personal viewpoint clearly and honestly to avoid confusion.

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Offer words and actions of encouragement, as well as praise, to others. Make other people feel welcome, wanted, valued and appreciated in your communications. If you let other know that they valued, they are much more likely to give you their best.

【推荐1】Americans are proud of their variety and individuality (个性), yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general(将军).    1    

Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes.People expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform.    2    Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a hairdresser, or a waiter to lose professional identity (职业身份) than to step out of uniform?

    3    They are often more comfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes.

Among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them.Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement.     4    

    5    Though they are long-lasting, often their initial(最初的) expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes.Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

【推荐2】Characteristics of an excellent scientist

The dictionary not only defines a scientist as a person having professional knowledge on ode of more sciences, especially natural science or physical science    1    Let’s look at some characteristics of an excellent scientist.

Curiosity

An excellent scientist must be very curious about things. Scientists such as Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse discovered things mainly because they wanted to know how things work.     2    

Patience

Becoming a scientist takes, a long time,     3    Even if you think you have received some education on science, you still have a lot of scientific research to do. If you’re an instant-gratification type of person, this may not be the best choice for you.

Ethical (道德的) qualities

In order to truly discover and use knowledge for the greater good, a scientist must have a desire to improve people’s life as well as the environment, since they are linked and they can affect one another in the long run.     4    holding to an old belief contradicted with evidence is dishonest. However, that belief shouldn’t be changed without powerful evidence.

Working habits

    5     He/She can work well alone or in groups, depending on what’s needed and also needs to communicate thoughts on paper and verbally. Networking connects him/her with colleagues working on similar projects where he/she may discover something pew.

【推荐3】Hi! My name is Jeanette. I’m a 34-year-old lady. I’m looking for a full or part-time babysitting job. I have worked with babies for about 15 years. I have experience in daycare setting as a nanny(保姆). I’m willing to do housework and cook if needed. Please e-mail me to:Jeanette Janzen @ sasktel.net. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi! My name is Kristen. I work nights so I am able to babysit during the day. I have a daughter who will be one year old in March. I live in Sutherland/Forest Grove. I am completing my Early Childhood Education through distance. I charge5 an hour. Please e-mail me with any questions. Thank you!

My name is Ashley and I love babysitting children. I have experience with ages 7 months to 7 years. I do overnight stays on weekends. I also have 2 dogs. We call them gentle giants, but one is puppy 9 weeks old, very gentle, the other is gold retriever, so they’re very gentle and playful. If you are interested, you can contact me, either by e-mail(mail tojsorensen24@hotmail.com) or by phone 955-1680.Thank you.

My name is Kaitlyn. I am looking for a chance to care for a child full time with the right situation. I live in South Torrance. I stay at home with my 3-year-old daughter,and I am hoping to care for another child in my home. We live close to a park. I enjoy art,painting,writing,music and reading. I love kids. I have passion and patience. Please know I will not be driving,so parents must drop off and pick up. Location: Torrance/310/Southbay.