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Amazon has plans to drop off packages directly into shoppers' houses. The world's largest online retailer has announced Amazon Key, a lock and camera system that users control remotely to let delivery associates(伙伴) put goods into their houses. Customers can create temporary passwords(密码) for friends and other service professionals to enter as well.
The smart lock may help Amazon get sales from shoppers who cannot make it home to receive an order, and don't want the package stolen from their doorstep. It also signals Amazon's determination to win the market of home security devices, where Alphabet Inc.'s Nest Labs competes.
"This is not an experiment for us," said Peter Larsen, Amazon vice president of delivery technology, in an interview. "This is a key part of the Amazon shopping experience from this point forward."
Members of Amazon's Prime shopping club can pay $249.99 and up for a cloud-controlled camera and lock that the company offers to install. Delivery associates are told to ring a doorbell or knock when they arrive at someone's house. If no one greets them, they press "unlock" in a mobile app, and Amazon checks its system in an instant to make sure the right associate and package are present. The camera then streams the video to the customer who remotely can watch the in-home delivery take place. The associate cannot proceed with other trips until the house is again locked.
It is unclear if such protections will persuade customers that the service is safe to use. Larsen said stealing was "not something that happens in practice", based on early tests of the Amazon Key programme. He added that if a problem arises, "You can call customer service and Amazon will work with you to make sure it's right, reimbursing(赔偿) you for any loss or damage in some cases."
We've heard of robots and AI (artificial intelligence) taking human jobs, but I bet mayors don't really think their jobs can be threatened any time soon. They were wrong, and the AI running for the mayor of a Tokyo district was clear proof of that.
AI can't legally run for high-ranking public management positions yet, but one mayoral candidate from Tama City, Tokyo, intended to maximise the use of artificial intelligence in running city affairs. He was running his campaign as an AI Mayor. Basically, he was suggesting replacing human public officials with AI and having it collect city data and create fair and balanced policies that will benefit everyone.
"For the first time in the world, AI will run in an election," human candidate Michihito Matsuda announced. "Artificial Intelligence will change Tama City. With the birth of an AI Mayor, we will conduct balanced politics."
The AI Mayor was campaigning very much like its human competitors. Posters were shown all over Tama City and campaign trucks were blaring out promises of an AI utopia(乌托邦) and asking for support.
Some people called Michihito Matsudas campaign a stunt(噱头), as a human would still be the one legally in charge. However, others said that they were excited about the future of AI running things in the background, adding that it had to be a better choice.
The Science of Talking with Your Preschooler
Language is the fullest and most useful way of communication, and we can teach young children how to use language by engaging them in conversations. . There are three main conversation techniques that parents can use to help their preschoolers develop important oral language skills.
. The more details that are added in a conversation, the more opportunities the young child has to learn new words. Listen closely to what the child is talking about, and then explain it further to help a preschooler expand language.
Interact by asking questions and telling answers that are meaningful to the child's interests. . It also gives preschoolers opportunities to use the new words. By asking different types of questions like who, where, why, what, how and when, young children are encouraged to use their own words and express their own ideas.
Help young children learn to use their language to consider and solve a problem. By "wondering aloud", an adult models his thinking process and exposes preschoolers to curiosity and the abstract uses of language. "Wondering aloud" is simply saying out loud what you are thinking. , you can involve your children in what you are doing and demonstrate how to think through a problem to come to a conclusion.
Strong oral language skills developed during the preschool years will help a child's success with later reading comprehension in school. Engaging your young children in rich conversations can help them build important language skills. .
A. If gestures are added
B. By expressing your thoughts in words
C. Clearly explain new words and add details
D. It can also help you and your children to have fun together
E. Having good conversations with preschoolers is a "science"
F. Use simple words to make abstract thoughts easier to understand
G. Such practice helps a child maintain interest in a topic or an activity
When our confidence is low, we sometimes tend to believe what others think of us. We don't have the confidence in ourselves 1 we have to believe in others. One individual who has 2 to accept others' beliefs is Les Brown.
It started when he was just a baby. He was put up for adoption. 3 he was adopted by a woman, Ms. Mamie Brown. She was a single parent, had limited 4 resources, and little education, but she had a big heart. She 5 Les and his twin brother.
As Les was 6 he met difficulties in school. He was incorrectly labelled as a "slow learner". When that label is put on a child, it damages a child's self-esteem. However, Les was 7. He didn't believe what others believed his abilities to be. He had big dreams. He had no 8 education beyond high school, yet he had determination and was very persistent. He 9 his education by self-education.
Today he is a very successful professional speaker and author. He is a(n) 10 of someone who has overcome other people's beliefs. In his videos and tapes, he expressed confidence. He told his story and 11 he overcame the challenges in his life. Listening to him speak, and listening to him laugh, which is 12 infectious, we can say that he is very motivating and inspiring.
Remember the words of 13 by Les Brown, "You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you 14." For those who have low self-confidence, start reading about the Les Browns of the world. Many people have so much more 15 than where they are right now. If you have a dream, then start today to move yourself towards it.
