The tastiest hotels around the world
For food enthusiasts on vacation,few places feature more high-end dishes than the Michelin-starred restaurants in the world's top hotels.Here are some recommendations to consider.
The Restaurant,Dolder Grand:Zurich,Switzerland
Sitting in the hills above Zurich,the Dolder Grand is home to "The Restaurant"led by chef Heiko Nieder.This two-Michelin-starred dining destination has creative dishes and impressive wine. Hjem:Northumberland,UK
Located in rolling hills in Northumberland,Hjem is one of the UK's most sought-after places to dine and spend the night.Offering a one-Michelin-starred menu,Hjem highlights local produce, providing a true taste of the region.Be sure not to miss their breakfast,included in the room rate.
Côte By MauroColagreco,Capella Bangkok:Thailand
Overlooking Chao Phraya river,this one-Michelin-starred Côte By Mauro Colagreco at Capella Bangkok combines tastes from France with traditional Thai ingredients.Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a tasting menu.
Pergola,Rome Cavalieri,a Waldorf AstoriaHotel:Italy
Situated in a roof garden atop the Rome Cavalieri,a Waldorf Astoria Hotel,La Pergola is the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome.Signature dishes include homemade pasta.As for the hotel side of things,you'll find rooms decorated with invaluable art pieces dating back three centuries.
When Alex Lin was 11 years old,he came across an alarming article in the newspaper highlighting the improper handling of e-waste,such as burying outdated computers in backyards and throwing cellphones in the garbage.This is dangerous as e-waste contains poisonous chemicals and substances that can leak into the environment,getting into crops,animals,water supplies,and even humans.
"I was deeply concerned,"recalls Alex.He immediately conducted a survey to assess the situation in his town.The results were astonishing:Among the respondents,only one in eight even knew what e-waste was,let alone how to properly dispose of it.
Determined to make a difference,Alex immediately set up a project under WIN,the organization he had established with his friends two years prior to address community issues.The WIN team publicized their efforts in the local newspaper and distributed notices tostudents,urging residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot.They successfully collected over 21,000 pounds of e-waste,including outdated computers from the school system.Following this,they established a permanent e-waste drop-offcenter.
Recognizing the imporance ofreuse,which is seven times more efficient than recycling,Alex and his team began exploring ways to refurbish(翻新)the old computers.He persuaded his school to integrate computer refurbishment into the curriculum,enabling students to collect,restore,and distribute 260 computers to children in need
Realizing that a drop-offcenter alone was not a sustainable solution,Alex took his efforts to the state level in 2006.He spoke at the state house,advocating for a new e-waste bill that would outlaw the dumping(倾倒)of e-waste.Along with other supporters,he engaged with lawmakers,presented slideshows,and gathered over 370 signatures.Ultimately,the bill was passed into law.
Thanks to the efforts of individuals like Alex and his team,the message of safe e-waste disposal is gradually gaining attention.As Alex states,"Today's technology should not become tomorrow's poison."
The train driver completed his journey to the station and climbed down from the train to get a cup of coffee.Suddenly,the train started on its own to the garage for servicing.Not to worry; programming of trains to move automatically from stations to railway garages is a practice that has actually been in place for over 25 years,particularly in the fully automated urban rail network.
The next big stage,the evolution from automatic to truly autonomous (自主的)trains,is already here.It willtake train autonomy to a new level,meaning that the next generation of trains will be able to locate themselves in their environment and interact with other train traffic without human assistance.They will have the ability to detect and manage on their own all elements of their environment,operated by a connected traffic management system.
The shift toward train autonomy is speeding up due to digitalization.Digital technologies include artificial intelligence,big data,connectivity—such as the intermet of things connecting trains to intelligent railway switches—and built-in information secerity Collectively,they will enable the train to achieve true autonomy for safe and efficient operations.With these digital technologies,Rail Management Systems can automatically set routes,visualize the condition of the railway network in real time,optimize(优化)resoufces,ard calculate forecasts based on actual data.In addition,Driver Advisory Systems provide a continuous flow of comprehensive information to enable drivers to make safe decisions.
Beyond the clear benefits for rail operators and passengers,autonomous trains will bring significant benefits to society.That is because more efficient traffic management will mean increased train frequency and improved services in crowded areas.With more than 55 per cent of the world's population in cities today—and with nearly 70 per cent projected by 2050,addressing urban transport issues is critical.
Remote work,once celebrated as a pandemic-era (疫情时代)solution,now faces challenges. Some influential figures in banking are leading the charge to phase out remote work.Major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs are returning to traditional five-day workweeks,reflecting a broader trend away from remote work.Tech leaders such as Google are also tightening control,linking attendance to performance reviews.The widespread support for remote work benefits seems to be declining as employers apply stricter policies.
Recent global surveys reveal a disconnect between employers'remote work plans and employees'desires.Employers worry about decreased productivity with remote work,citing studies showing lower efficiency compared to office-based work.Despite these concerns,employees remain firm in their preference for remote work,seeking more flexibility in their work arrangements.
Remote work's appeal lies in time saved from traveling to work and a better work-life balance. Studies show remote work saves an average of 72 minutes daily,equal to significant time savings annually.Employees feel more engaged while working remotely,valuing these benefits as much as an 8%pay increase.The shift to remote work has been solidified by the pandemic,with many workers now in part-time or fully remote setups that may be challenging to backtrack.
It is no coincidence that the crackdown on remote work is happening as some industries cool. Job cuts across Wall Street and Silicon Valley have handed power back to businesses.However,even in tech and finance some employees are standing their ground.In May Amazon said that 300 employees staged walkouts over the e-empire's return-to-work policies.
Other firms are quietly adapting with the times.Deloitte and KPMG,two professional-services giants,want to reduce their office footprint in favour of more remote work.The gap between the two sides of the work-from-home battle may yet narrow.The question is whether the bosses or the bossed will yield the most.
How to Make Your Personality Work for You
According to the World Economic Forum,financially successful individuals tend to be people with traits(品质)like outgoingness,engagement,expressiveness,and high energy. ;it's at the core of who you are.Understanding your personality traits can help you capitalize on them for career success
How your personality impacts your career
.You see things based on your past thoughts and experiences,and it impacts what
you believe will happen in the future.That outlook translates into your workplace and career decisions.If you have an optimistic personality research shows that you are likely to have more career success than someone who is pessimistic.
The frst key to letting your personality be a beneficial driving force in your career is to allow the genuine"you"to shine through.Be yourself.Actively engage in tasks and seek out assignments in areas where your personality shines through.If you're happier and more fulfilled in your work and your productivity increases,chances are that people will notice.Let your good work speak for you.Your passion and abilities can open doors of opportunity.
Personality alone may not be enough
Ideally,everyone would find their work fulflling,engaging,and love what they do.But we all know that's not always the case. .Although you are a social,engaging person,you have a position where staying quiet and working alone is what gets the job done.In this situation,it's important to consciously(自觉地)use soft skills like active listening,understanding others'feelings, and being polite and considerate.
A.Your personality can benefit your career
B.Unique personality may advance in your career
C.Your job may not be one that fits your personality
D.But personality is more thanjust the traits you exhibit E.Your personality colors your outlook and point of view
F.Your personality plays a big part in what you say and the things you do
G.Those are crucial for career advancement and creating a positive work environment
Writing a book is no easy task,even for adult professional writers.Many would-be authors dream of a day when their work can be found on 1 shelves.But for 8-year-old Dillon Helbig, that 2 has already become a reality in a 3 way.
Dillon created an 81-page graphic(图画的) 4titled"The AdventuresofDillon Helbig's Crismis"on a hardcover notebook using colored pencils.He 5 decorated the cover to make it look like a published book.Then he brought the book to his local library,and secretly 6 it among the children's books.
Imagine the librarians' 7 when Dillon's mom called the next day to inform them of her son's"achievement".Instead of 8 it,they took time to read the novel.Its 9 elements featuring Santa,a walking bomb,and a talking turkey,caught their attention.They decided to officially10 the book in their collection.
Now eager readers are waiting to 11 the book.If each reader kept it for the standard four weeks,it would take four years to 12 the waiting list.This experience has strengthened Dillon's resolve to pursue a career as a(n)13 Hats off to Dillon for following his dreanr and making it happen,to his supportive mom for14 him,and to the librarians who 15 and protected a child's passion for writing.
In December 2023,Harbin,a city famous for its winter landscapes,once again transformed into a frozen wonderland as the 25th Harbin lce and Snow Festival (formal)opened its gates.
The city,known the "Ice City"for its freezing winters,has long been a hotspot for winter sports enthusiasts and tourists alike.The Ice and Snow Festival, began in 1963, has grown ever since to become one of the largest winter festivals in the world.It (attract) millions of visitors from around the globe to witness the breathtaking displays of ice sculptures, snow art,and winter (activity)each year.
The theme of the 25th Ice and Snow Festival,"Dragon Soars Over Ice and Snow:Chasing Dreams in the Asian Winter Games,"was nod to the city's rich cultural heritage and its dream of hosting major winter sports events.The highlight of the festival was the massive ice and snow sculptures,which (carve)out of solid ice and snow bricks by skilled artists.These sculptures, (range)from abstract art to life-size copies of celebrated landmarks,were indicative of the artistry and (creative)of the artists involved.Some of the sculptures were even (equip)with LED lights,creating a magical and otherworldly atmosphere at night.
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I was in New York City on a school trip.I called home from a pay phone,and my little sister, Alex,said four envelopes had arrived:Georgetown,Cornell,William and Mary and the University of Massachusetts.She then opened and read them to me in her ten-year-old voice:"We regret that we do not have a place for you..."Rejected from Georgetown."You were one of many qualified candidates.."Rejected from Cornell.And number seventy-three on a waiting list of seventy-five at William and Mary.Accepted to U Mass,my safety school.
I didn't digest the rejections immediately.I toured the United Nations,took train home and went back to school.Then I realized that other people had gotten into schools they really wanted to go to.Up to that point in my seventeen years,I hadn't really failed at anything.I got good grades, made the school team and scored well on my SATs.I hadn't experienced any major disappointments in my life,no deaths,no disease,no divorce,no cavities(龋齿)even.So being rejected seemed disastrous.
I had always assumed I'd go to one of the"good schools."I really wanted to be chosen:This is the place for smart people,and we want you.U Mass,on the other hand,had the reputation of being a party school to which,come September,I'd be headed with the guy who sat next to me in tenth-grade history and who,during tests,left his book open on the floor and turned the pages with his feet.
I did not get active like my friend Heather,who,having been rejected by her first choice,made I Love Lucy-style plans to drive to the Duke campus with her soccer ball and her science-fair project to show the admissions board(招生委员会)exactly what they were rejecting.I simply said things like,"I've decided to give up the undergraduate degree and take a cake-decorating course."The subtext in this was:I'm stupid.The world isn't fair.
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I remained bitter until one day,my father sat me down. …… Deeply touched by his words,I began to reassess my situation. |
