Weird Butterfly Ceremony

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Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, February 27 – March 8

North America’s largest winter festival takes place in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Most of us consider winter a great time to stay inside with a good book. Yet the winter months offer great outdoor events, including many fun and unique festivals.

The Ice Festival at Lake Khövsgöl, March 2, 3

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Dogs tend to jump up naturally to greet people because they’re eager and excited. While your dog’s intentions are harmless, some people might perceive this behavior as annoying. And it can be particularly dangerous if you have a large dog jumping up on a child or elderly person. The American Kennel Club (AKCⓇ) offers the following tips to help stop your dog from jumping on people.

greet：問候、打招呼

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Ethical hacker

Ethical hackers spend their time attacking computer security systems to prevent data theft and fraud. Using the same techniques as their unethical counterparts who only want to steal, ethical hackers look for system weaknesses and report the problems. One needs certification, IT security experience and a college degree. But it can be very exciting!

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“What do you do?” This common question usually figures fairly quickly into a conversation with a stranger. The question is a good place to start looking for common ground, and there are some fascinating jobs out there that make for great conversation.

Personal shopper

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The bank found 82 percent of those surveyed access their bank accounts at least once a week. Thirty-one percent log in at least once a day.

But the study is full of other findings:

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How many days could you last without your mobile phone? According to a new report released by Bank of America, [not many]. Nearly half of the people surveyed (47 percent) said they wouldn’t last a day without their device.

Then need for access to a mobile phone ranks higher than access to TV or coffee. [This was] according to the survey, held by Braun Research. The phone survey of 1,000 adults was conducted May 6 to 13. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

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The majority of those who’d experienced confusional arousal were experiencing it regularly.

53.8 percent reported having at least one episode per week , and 24.7 percent reported two to five episodes per month.

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Ever heard of “sleep drunkenness”?  Have you ever tried to reach for your phone when your alarm clock rings? Or when you wake up you don’t know where you are? Then you may have experienced what’s known formally as “confusional arousal.”

drunkenness：酩酊、醉態

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4. Batch’em.

Imaging your time is like a closet. See your day as a limited space that accommodates only so much and benefits from organization. Group common tasks together. Hit the grocery store, cleaners and health-food store all in one outing.

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2. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize.

Prioritizing is the key to greater efficiency as well as accomplishing what really matters. Assess each activity or task at hand and ask yourself point-blank: What results will this gain?

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Time often holds us hostage. We wrestle with endless to-do lists, pressurized deadlines and spiraling guilt (from failing to get it all done). But there is a way out. Good habits – planning, organization and focus – can unlock the prison of “not enough time.” Check out these five time-management pointers, culled from experts, and let the tips set you free.

hostage：人質、抵押品