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摘要：Ceaseless technology. A punishing workweek. That to-do list that keeps multiplying. It is no wonder at least 50 million Americans self-report an insufficient amount of sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But will sleeping more on the weekend make up for hours of lost
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摘要：Over the last few months, during the endurance-athletics offseason, something extraordinary happened: The line began to blur between the health effects of running marathons and eating cheeseburgers.'I'm not worried,' says veteran running coach Mark Sullivan, who has run more than 150 mar
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摘要：Universities in Singapore, an academic hotbed in Southeast Asia, are increasing cooperation with China, a move that insiders say reflects the global shift to the rising economic power.Singapore Management University, or SMU for short, one of six colleges in the city-state, signed 13 agreements on ac
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摘要：Paul Cusma manages his clients' money cautiously, so the retirees among them 'don't have to go back to work,' says the Tampa, Fla., financial adviser. In the investment realm, 'I'm always planning for a rainy day,' he says.But off the job -- watch out. Mr. Cusma, 36, ride
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摘要：The deal last week by Shuanghui, China's largest pork producer, to buy U.S. pork company Smithfield at a big premium shows how much Chinese are willing to pay for safe food.After a spate of food scandals, it is no surprise that consumers in China are hugely concerned about food safety. David Lar
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摘要：Mobile phones, wearable devices and self-driving cars are generating buzz as the future of technology. But the old Web browser is being reinvented too, in a trend with implications for how consumers work and entertain themselves online.Companies from Google Inc. GOOG -0.31% to small startups are int
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摘要：The findings of China＊s first major study on the lives of the nation＊s 185 million elderly make for gloomy reading. The results of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study show 22.9% of Chinese over 60 live in poverty, 38.1% have difficulty completing daily activities on their own, and 40%
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摘要：Superstars get a lot of attention from bosses. But bad apples deserve even more.A growing body of research suggests that having just a few nasty, lazy or incompetent characters around can ruin the performance of a team or an entire organization no matter how stellar the other employees.nasty：令人不快的，肮
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摘要：China's elderly are poor, sick and depressed in alarming numbers, according to the first large-scale survey of those over 60, an immense challenge for Beijing and one of the greatest long-term vulnerabilities of the Chinese economy.vulnerabilities：缺陷，脆弱点The survey of living conditions for China&
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摘要：It is hard to hear the sound of your own voice. But that sound may affect other people's impressions of you even more than what you say.A strong, smooth voice can enhance your chances of rising to CEO. And a nasal whine, a raspy tone or strident volume can drive colleagues to distraction. 'P
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摘要：It was 7:30 a.m., and I was groggily pulling on a bathrobe when the doorbell rang.'Who could that be?' I murmured to my husband.'It's the painters,' he answered, darting downstairs to open the door. I soon heard him chatting with them in Spanish on the front porch. That's whe
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摘要：JUST ACROSS THE street from its store on Rue de Sevres in Paris, Hermes is gutting a second space, to open in September. That new store will be filled with finely wrought homewares and elegant clothes, including sculptural dresses made from hand-felted cashmere in a centuries-old process typical of
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摘要：A year of seemingly intractable Asian diplomatic crises has raised fears of Chinese assertiveness. Behind the brinksmanship in the South China Seas and North Korea, the thinking goes, lies an emboldened Beijing that seeks to use newfound military and economic power to change the state of play.intrac
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摘要：Officials in southern China tested more rice and closed some local mills after the discovery of tainted rice for sale in Guangzhou, which sent some consumers scurrying over the border to Hong Kong to stock up on the staple.tainted：污染的 scurry：急赶，急跑 stock up：备货，囤货Food-safety officials in the sou...
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摘要：What do rich Chinese want now? Luxury-goods companies are trying everything from auctions to practical advice on fashion to draw big spenders who have had their fill of glitzy shops in sparkling malls.auction：拍卖，竞卖 glitzy：炫目的，闪光的，耀眼的 sparkling：闪闪发光的，闪烁的The need to find an answer has become mor...
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摘要：Kate Matheny isn't exactly someone who shies away from stress. Throughout her career, the Aurora, Colo., certified public accountant has pursued a progression of high-pressure management jobs. 'I'm hard core,' says the 44-year-old wife and mother of two. 'I wanted to be on top of
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摘要：The computer game's concept is relatively simple. Find the matching motor vehicle and road sign amid a series of increasing distractions. Succeed and the challenge gets quicker and harder.amid:在...之中 distraction：注意力分散，分心，干扰Cognitive-training games like this one, Double Decision, are designed to
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摘要：If P.T. Barnum had ever opened a restaurant, it might look a lot like Hai Di Lao, the popular chain of 75 Chinese eateries planning its first foray into the U.S. market this fall.eatery：小饭馆 foray：突袭，侵略Talk about a three-ring circus: Diners pass the time in the waiting area with Internet terminals...
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摘要：As investors, we chase financial gains with zeal. We are believers in the old axiom that time is money and that even if money can't buy happiness, it's a pretty good start.zeal：热情，热心 axiom：公理，格言 There is certainly truth in that. Money provides us with the ability to experience many things: e
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摘要：Stop for a second and notice the way you are sitting. Back curved, shoulders slumped, maybe legs crossed? For people who spend the day staring at a computer screen, this position is fairly typical. But what is it doing to your spine, if anything? Do we need to sit up straight to focus, like that mea
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