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Four Shows to See

Falcons: The Art of the Hunt, National Museum of Asian Art

The trained accuracy of hunting falcons (猎鹰) has long been attractive to humans. As long ago as early 8th-century Syria, falcons were being trained to become skillful hunters for the royal courts. The fashion spread across the globe.  A new show collects paintings and objects from ancient Egypt to China celebrating the hunting power of the birds. (Jan. 15-July 17).

Iké Udé-Nollywood Portraits, National Museum of African Art

The success of Nigeria's film industry has also meant the rise of charm and celebrity in what is called Nollywood. Enter lké Udé to photograph the leading stars. The result reflects the changing nature of African identity in the 21st century. (Feb.5)

We Are Made of Stories, Smithsonian American Art Museum

This exhibition highlights some of the 93 works of art in the collection of Margaret Z. Robson, featuring the works of 48 major self-taught artists. The collection was gifted, the largest of its kind in two decades, and it expanded the museum's extensive holdings of what was once referred to as folk art. July 1)

Baseball: America's Home Run, National Postal Museum

This show features hundreds of US and international stamps in memory of baseball's finest players. First organized to mark the 150th anniversary of professional baseball, "Base-ball: America's Home Run "will feature some historic objects that have never appeared on public display. (April 9-September 25)

Musicians want to be heard. Making that happen involves time and effort that could be spent making music, however. Fortunately, Richmonders Eljah Hedrick and designer Rian Moses-Hedrick have started a platform to help. HearRVA shines a spotlight on Richmond musicians. "We're basically trying to play matchmaker with music fans here in Richmond," Rian says.

The promotion platform was created in July last year by the designer and her husband, Eljah. HearRVA's website offers videos of local performances, a list of live music spots and playlists of songs from Richmond-based musicians. Musicians submit links to their work to be considered for promotion at no cost. The site is a passion project for the married couple and is supported by money donations from the natives.

One of the next steps is an interview series, "Liner Notes, " which highlights local musicians and the motivations behind their music. The series was launched in November with local singer Devonne Harris, who plays recorded popular music on the local radio. "It's a great way for listeners to get a close look into what's going on behind some of the creative forces in the city," Harris says. "Sometimes having extra insight adds more of a connection, so people can really go back to listen to your music and be grateful for what you do and listen to it from a different angle. "

Rian and Elijah are looking ahead to season two –of "Liner Notes", which they plan to release next year. For them, everything ties back to providing exposure to local musicians. "People always want to go to LA or New York because they think they have a better shot there, and the market's bigger, "Rian says" but why don't we grow the market here?"

Thousands of years before Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, tiny beads helped humans make social connections. A decade-long study of more than 1, 500 beads made from bird eggshells and found across Africa has revealed a 50, 000-year-old social network, archaeologists say.

"People made them to communicate symbolic messages, the way that today we might wear a wedding ring, to indicate something about social status, wealth or position in society, "said Jennifer Miller, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Archaeology at the MaxPlanck Institute for the Science of Hunan History, in Jena, Germany.

They studied 1, 516 beads (1, 238 of which were described for the first time) that originated from 31 different sites across southern and eastern Africa and spanned (跨越)the last50, 000 years. Comparing the different characteristics of the beads—the size and thickness, they found that between 33, 000 and 50, 000 years ago, people at sites across southern and eastern Africa--spanning a distance of more than 3, 000 kilometers (about 1, 864 miles)—were using almost identical beads.

"We know that genetically these groups had some sort of contact, but there so far has been no cultural evidence, "said Miller, who was an author of the study, which was published on Monday in the journal Nature. The oldest beads come from East Africa, the study found, and likely spread south across the continent from there. The authors described it as the oldest social network ever identified and the furthest Old Stone Age "stylistic connection "ever documented.

While it's possible the beads could have been directly exchanged in some way, Miller thought more likely it was the knowledge of how to make them that was exchanged. "Possibly people would have seen this new thing that people were wearing or making and thought, 'Oh, that's so cool. 'And then copied it, "Miller said. "And so in that way, rather than obtaining these beads directly, it might have been more of copying the cool new thing."

Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Pinocchio, and more Disney characters all have some-thing in common-gloves. Although there are many surprising facts about Disney's characters, putting gloves on them is actually a reasonable move.

The short answer as to why so many characters wear gloves is that animation(动画制作)is a difficult process. It takes time and efforts to create the characters you know and love. Animators wanted to make their job easier and faster with a few techniques. One of these techniques was using round edges(边) instead of angles. So this also meant making some parts simple, such as hands, to make the amination process quicker.

Still, in the age of black-and-white cartoons, separating characters' round-edged hands from their black bodies was hard. Gloves were an easy way to make their hands stand out. In fact, Walt Disney might have been the first to put gloves on his characters. Once animation moved away from black and white, Mickey and his friends kept their white gloves.

Besides keeping the animation simple, Walt Disney told his biographer, Bob Thomas, that the gloves existed for another reason: to make the mouse more like a human. "We didn't want him to have mouse hands because he was supposed to be more human, "Disney told Thomas in 1957. "So we gave him gloves. Five fingers seemed like too much on such a little figure, so we took away one. That was just one less finger to animate. "All this Disney's talk makes us want to go back and look at photos of Mickey Mouse.

Consumers who want to help the environment can do so most effectively by reducing consumption. Wrapping(包装)paper alternatives can reduce the need for various resources to be consumed. No matter what the gift is, there is a wrapping paper alternative to make the gift-giving experience even more special.

One extremely low-cost wrapping paper alternative is to use the Sunday comics. These are bright, colorful, and fun, and will probably be passed around and read as the receiver opens the gift. Children and adults alike will appreciate this attractive wrapping paper alternative. Clear cellophane(玻璃纸)can also be used over the comics newspaper.

Re-used gift wrap, if not damaged, is another free wrapping paper alternative. Torn edges can be cut off and high-quality ribbon will last through many uses. Newsprint roll ends are often given away by newspaper offices and can be decorated with markers, paints, rubberstamps, or stickers.With their permission, you can use their artwork as a wrapping paper alternative.

Any wrapping paper alternative can be made unique by adding decorations that are readily available. Flowers, or stems of a fragrant plant add a special touch to the wrapped gift.

For people with a lack of time or creativity, there are also commercial and available alternatives to gift wrap such as wrapping paper with recycled content or environment-friendly wrapping paper. A thoughtful consumer can wrap gifts in a variety of attractive ways without harming the environment.

A. This will create a smooth, shiny look.

B. Children often like to see their artwork displayed.

C. Old calendars can be used as a wrapping paper alternative.

D. They can also offer a creative and unique presentation for gifts.

E. The gift bag will likely be passed on to wrap a gift for someone else.

F. Shapes, photos, or words cut from magazines can personalize the gift.

G. There are many other ideas for creating a unique wrapping paper alternative.

I was in the second year of my PhD program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had a 25th hour every day. Without much thinking, I said I would use it to help others. Like many graduate students, I was1with teaching, coursework, research, and some at-tempts at a personal life. 2, I asked myself, "Do I really need a(n)3hour to help other people--or do I need to make better use of the 24 hours I have?"

A short time later, I started to volunteer for an organization that provides4for senior citizens and people with disabilities. To my5, adding this activity to my busy life was just what I needed to6the chaos I was feeling as a first-generation international graduate student.

I was a bit7before my first ride, as I had not interacted much with people outside school. But my nervousness quickly calmed when I 8my passenger: an old woman on her way to church, She was 9to see a young international driver and was full of questions about my 10. She shared with me how thankful she was to attend11and get some fresh air. She gave me her blessings.12like these and the smiles on my riders' faces 13me to continue driving.

l started to volunteer about 3 hours every weekend—time I otherwise would have wasted14 or looking through social media. Sharing stories with my riders was much more15. My previously overwhelming schedule began to feel manageable.

Most people drink tea in the world. But tea does not meansame thing to different people. In different countries, people have different ideas about(drink) tea.

In China, for example, tea(serve) usually when people get together. Chinese people drink it.  home or in tea houses anytime of the day. They often use hot water to boil tea  (leaf).

Tea is also important in other(Asia) countries. People in these countries have a special way of serving tea. They hold a tea ceremony in their houses when important guests come. It is very old and full of meaning. Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony. There is even a special room for it in their houses.

In the United States, people usually drink tea at breakfastthey drink it after meals. Americans usually use tea bags (make) tea. This way is faster and(easy) than the way of making tea in teapots. In summer, most Americans drink(ice) tea. They like to put some ice in their tea.

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Dear Professor Alexander,

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Looking forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

I was on my way to dinner last night when I saw her. She was selling skirts. She moved with the same ease and loveliness I often saw in the women of Laos. Her long black hair was as shiny as the black silk of the skirts she was selling. In her hair, she wore three silk ribbons, blue, green, and white. They reminded me of my childhood and how my friends and I used to spend hours braiding ribbons into our hair.

I don't know the word for "ribbons", so I put my hand to my own hair and, with three fingers against my head, I looked at her ribbons and said "Beautiful". She lowered her eyes and said nothing. I wasn't sure if she understood me as I don't speak Laotian very well.

I looked back down at the skirts. They were very pretty. I decided to buy one, and I began to bargain with her. It's the custom to bargain in Asia. In Laos bargaining is done in soft voices.

She smiled, more with her eyes than with her lips. She was pleased by the few words I was able to say in her language, although they were mostly numbers. We shook our heads in disagreement over the price; then, immediately, we made another offer and then another shake of the head. She was so pleased that unexpectedly, she accepted the last offer I made. But it was too soon. The price was too low. She was being too generous and wouldn't make enough money. I moved quickly and picked up two more skirts and paid for all three. She smiled and for the first time in months, my spirit lifted. I almost felt happy.

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The feeling stayed with me while she wrapped the skirts in a newspaper and handed them to me

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The next morning when I got up, l lit a candle and wanted to look at the skirts.