More than two million culture-hungry visitors are expected to gather at the Edinburgh International Festival. With a couple of million more mouths to feed, Edinburgh's restaurants will be crowded all the time. If you can't find a table, try these places.
Eleanore
30-31 Albert Place, 0131 600 0990
This year, with a big fan club, chef and owner Roberta launched her new place Eleanore on the original site of her restaurant. The Little Chartroom. Named after Roberta's boat, Eleanore is comfortable with high-level seating and decorated in white and blue. Dishes range from small to big plates. It's a great place to go for a drink, even when the kitchen is closed
Kora
14-17 Bruntsfield Place, 0131 342 3333
The Kitchin is restaurant royalty(王族) in Edinburgh-The Kitchin has held a Michelin star for 15 years. Named after the Greek God of Spring, Kora, the latest addition, is info mal and relaxed. Like its natural and simple decoration, the menu follows a nature-to-plate rule, offering simply presented foods that are inspired by the seasons.
Bertie's
9 Victoria Street, 0131 322 1000
Bertie's is one of the city's top fish-and-chips spots. It serves the specialty Proper Fish & Chips Its style is grown up yet fun, delivering a relaxed dining experience. Its private area is the perfect place to celebrate parties and special group events for quiet dinners. The large space can serve groups of up to 300 guests
Williams & Johnson
1 Customs Whart, info@ williamsandjohnson.com
"Willie Jay's", as it is known to locals, specializes in single-origin coffees to celebrate their individual characters. They pride themselves on their seasonally picked coffees and their selection changes through the year as they continue to source new fresh crop beans. Each coffee is carefully designed to make the bean's best smell and served in the airy cafe.
It was the summer of 2005, in the small town of Plano, Texas. Our family was new to town, and we knew no one. This was our third move since leaving eastern Ohio three years before. I wasn't into sports and I was out of most social dealings of a small-town seventh grader, and thus had to prove myself over and over
But things changed in my third period on the second day, I didn't know Mom had signed me up for a choir(合唱团), but it was OK because I liked music. Our teacher, Richard J. Winters, was also new to town and to teaching He was in his 40s, just starting his choir directing career.
He was a former soldier, and l immediately recognized he loved both kids and music. On our first day, he told us what he wanted for us and from us. We each took tums in making music beside the piano, I was nervous to sing in front of the class, but I did it well. When all the students finished singing, he declared, "You are going to be a great choirl!" Through many competitions, our choir proved not just good, but among the best in Texas.
Mr. Winters encouraged us to take part in many competitions and to be proud of our musical talents. He allowed us to be human and make mistakes. "If you are going to make a mistake, make it a good one," he once said. With his encouragement, I found my home and my passion: music.
He was like a father to us in so many ways. With his encouragement, I gained the confidence to follow my careers, as a passionate singer and songwriter in the studio. When we had a gathering for Mr. Winters, "his" kids came from around the world to honor him. We told him what an impact he had had on each of us. Mr. Winters, you taught us how to be champions
Twenty years ago, the idea of sharing our lives so openly with the world was unheard of However, for young people today it is considered completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact(互动) online every day. Fans of social media point out that the world has never been so connected as it has allowed people to make friends, learn about the world and celebrate life.
However, many people have concerns about the effects of this new way of living, particularly around the amount and type of information that is shared so openly. Recently researchers have found that too much time on social media may have some negative effects. They measured people's attitudes and feelings before and after watching social media sites. They found that the mere time people spent on social media, the more unhappy they became.
There are a number of reasons for this. When watching social media, people often see photographs and stories showing beautiful holidays, fun parties and fashionable clothes. People seldom post negative stories or bad pictures, so it can be misleading. For those looking at these pictures and comparing them to their own lives, they can end up feeling depressed. They might think their lives are worse in comparison. Even for those people who post positive stories and pictures, they too can feel stressed and worried. The number of "likes" and comments on their posts can make them anxious about their popularity. Of course, there is also the problem of "cyber bullying"(网络欺凌) where people become victims of bullying online when others make negative or cruel comments about them.
The reality is that social media is a part of modern life and it is not going to go away. This research shows us that it is important to find a balance between our online and offline lives. We don't have to disconnect from the Internet to live a happy life, but we should realize that the pictures we see and stories we read are only part of a bigger picture. If we can do that, we can protect ourselves and enjoy our lives.
Getting lost is dangerous for older people who suffer from dementia(痴呆症). Naturally, it worries their caregivers too.
One survey in 2021 of 576 family caregivers of people with dementia showed similar popularity in getting lost. According to the survey, only 12% of family caregivers would seek help from friends and neighbors, while nowadays, thanks to technological development, family caregivers increasingly use the reliable GPS function on mobile phones or tracking devices to search for the lost people with dementia.
The tracking device "iBeacon" the researchers developed has fast response and long-distance tracking up to 50m and is battery-saving with 1-year battery life. It is designed in different forms so that it can be put into a wallet or attached to a walking stick to lower the resistance of people with dementia to carry the device.
When a person with dementia is lost, the caregiver could activate(激活) the missing alarm on the app installed (安装) on his or her mobile phone. And then the citizens who have installed the tracking app on their mobile phones will be informed to turn on their Bluetooth for iBeacon searching and GPS for location sharing. When these citizens' mobile phones find the iBeacon, their location would be sent to the cloud server and then be sent to the caregiver to help with the search.
Up to now, over 3, 000 people have obtained the iBeacon in this project and close to 40, 000 citizens have downloaded the app to help with the search. The caregivers participating in the project have welcomed the technology and the tracking device. 85% of caregivers observed that their relatives with dement a were willing to carry the iBeacon； 78%were satisfied with the durability (耐用性) of the iBeacon, and 86% thought that the designated mobile app was easy to use.
Overall, this program mc has promoted dementia friendliness and the usage of technology by mobilizing the public to aid in searching for people with dementia who get lost in the community.
When your best friends are upset, sad, or disappointed, all you want to do is lift their spirits. Here are some easy ways to cheer them up.
Help your friend clean their room.
Being surrounded by a mess doesn't do much for your mental state.Helping your friend straighten up their room gives you something productive to do together. Plus, when they're on their own, they can relax in a clean, peaceful space.
Encourage them total kit out.
Talking is effective. Teenagers usually want someone to talk to when they are stressed.If they aren't interested in talking, invite them to do an activity with you and they will likely start talking.
Practice gratitude ，
Thinking about and focusing on the good things in your life can do wonders for lifting your spirits. Help your friend tum their attention to those things..
Staying active can help get depression(抑郁) away. Invite the person to join you in a dance class or anything else they may have mentioned before that they wanted to tryout but never have. Fun time with friends is surely helpful.
Do an aimless act of kindness together.
So go out, do things, even small things (e.g., opening a door for someone, paying for someone's drink, smiling at and greeting a stranger, etc.), for others and see how your day changes.
A. Try new things together.
B. Plan for your future together.
C. Just be there for them and listen to them，
D. Together, you can each list all the things you're grateful for.
E. Science has shown just being in nature naturally improves one's mood.
F. Meanwhile, having a tidy space can help you feel more in control and calmer.
G. Oftentimes when we do things for other people, we are the ones that benefit
River and Ryder Rogers are twins who are close and share a lot. Their business1 was on display at the Acton Children's Business Fair.
In 2020, when River's outdoor activities stopped, she got interested in jewelry making(首饰制作). She2 it step by step by watching online videos. The next year, she returned to school3 her special necklaces. Her friends were interested in her4 designs, which were born out of her unique ideas. That also gave her the5 and idea to launch her company, River Khai Beads. She has since6 her collection to include rings, earrings, and paintings. She says she also wants to7 other girls to make their ideas come true.
Under his sister's influence, Ryder decided to start a business that didn't have any outside8 . Their parents offered him a box of old T-shirts they had 9 to throw away. He spent a few weeks researching how to10 these old shirts. Then he11 the idea to make dog toys with them. Till now, Ryder has sold about 100 toys. He go this materials for free. So he makes12 to a dog charity(慈善机构) too and plans to make toys for other13 .
At a September fair, River14 a prize for her company. When asked how they felt about the prize, Ryder said, "If on c of us wins, we both win. It's more of fun15 than competition. We're working together to make the world a better place."
For Ren Hongjuan, the meeting with her son was short but precious.
The 52-year-old is a sanitation worker(环卫工人) in Dingzhou city, Hebei province, and had not seen her son Ren Xunming for quite a long time a she boarded at school and had been busyexam preparations. On June 8, the second day of the gaokao, she managed to arrive at her son's test site after finishing a day of work. Wearingorange uniform, she stood out from the crowd. As the English exam concluded, a wave of students walked out of the hall (look) for their parents. Ren Xuming didn't expect his mother to meet him,her an to his mother when he spotted her Ren Hongjuan handed a bottle of water to her sonjust finished his English exam in Dingzhou city, Hebei province, on June 8, 2023. Without saying a word, he gave her a big hug and they both cried(quiet). Their meeting was fleeting(短暂) because Ren Xuming had to return to school(continue) his exams the following day.
The heartwarming moment was recorded on video and has gone viral receiving many(comment). One read, "Hardworking mother strongly supports her son. I hope he gets a good result" Another read, "Now, I(impress) by the mother's love for her son and his gratitude to his mother," and another netizen wrote, "She maybe the(beautiful) parent in the gaokao."
In my childhood, my teacher Mrs. Hunter announced that our class would complete a pen-friend project. We would write letters to children in some African countries to make friends with them. So all of us needed to bring stationery(信纸) to school the next day.
Finding some beautiful stationery which was designed with lovely cartoon characters, such as Minnie Mouse and Snow White in the store, I asked my mother to buy it for me. At the store, we lea med that a pack often pieces of such stationery cost close to seven dollars.
"You'll have to use common paper," my mother said. Then, she bought a pack of cheap common paper for me. Obviously, there weren't any cartoon characters on the paper, so I was upset and disappointed. At that time, I didn't know my mother was facing some financial(财政的) problems and was trying hard to support the family.
That night, my mother, a lover of schedules, sent me to the bed at the usual time of 9：30. But then instead of going to bed as she normally did, she remained in the living room. When I didn't hear the voice of a news host through the TV, I wondered what exactly kept my mother up past her bedtime. Walking up to her I found she bent beneath our single lamp, sketching(画素描). When I asked what she was drawing, my mother just covered the page with her arms and ordered me to return to my bed. A week ago, I had begged her for a new box of crayons and she refused. Now I wanted beautiful stationery and she refused again. That night, I lay in bed looking at the moon, believing I was the unluckiest girl in the world.
The next morning, my mother's eyes were black-ringed, and she looked so tired while preparing the breakfast of oatmeal(燕麦糊) in the kitchen. "Drink it before school," she said, pointing at the food.
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"I don't want any," I said unhappily, still upset she didn't buy beautiful stationery for me.
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"Mom, the cartoon characters are so beautiful"I said, with a smile."Thank you."
