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In 2001, when Kunqu Opera was recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage, Yang Fengyi and other performers traveled to Paris (witness) the historic moment. After their short performance, one of the (actress) received praise from an audience, telling her how beautiful Kunqu Opera was. " the language barrier and cultural differences, the audience still appreciated the 600-year-old ad form," says Yang.

Born in Suzhou, Kunqu Opera became (wide) popular during the Ming Dynasty. It influenced many forms of opera in China thereafter, (include) Peking Opera. It is therefore known the mother of all Chinese operas.

Combining songs performed in the Suzhou dialect, (grace) body movements, martial arts and dance, Kunqu Opera uses an endless variety of movements to express specific emotions.

As symbol of Chinese culture, stories performed in Kunqu Opera have gone beyond time and space. The Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), written by playwright Tang Xianzu, is often compared to Shakespeare, remains loved worldwide. A living heritage is a dialogue the present and the past, and Kunqu Opera is a means to pass that legacy on.

"We2 a call saying that there was a large dog running around with a leash (绳索)", said Lauren Mann, director of the shelter. "So, our animal protection team went out and3 her up. When they were to bring her back, we4 the note, which read, ‘Please love me. My mom can't keep me and is homeless with two kids. She tried her best but can't get help — I5 too much for her. She really loves me and I'm a great dog.'"

"It is one of the6 things I've ever read," Mann said. "The last line really7 us all here, ‘Please don't abuse me.' You could tell right away that Lilo was very well8 and loved. That was9 the truth."

The shelter staff10 about Lilo on social media, hoping to11 her owner. About 24 hours later, a woman called saying she was Lilo's mom. After being12, Lilo and her family had a wonderful reunion at the animal center. There was not a13 eye in the room: everyone was extremely happy, excited and emotional.

Mann said they'll give food and supplies to families14 to pay for their pets' needs. The goal of animal shelters is to keep dogs like Lilo happy and safe-and sometimes that means going15 to reunite them with the family that loves them.

Accept that you're not perfect. This is a great way to deal with criticism. To be able to take a little bit of feedback, you can't keep thinking that you can do no wrong. Nobody's perfect, so if you think you're perfect, then you're nobody. Every person has disadvantages.

See if there's some truth to it. If the feedback is coming from a person who has your best interest in mind, then you have to consider the possibility that there really is some truth to those words. If ten people say that you are selfish, then they can't all be wrong, can they? Take a moment to consider the possibility that this person is really on to something.

If you have received some criticism delivered in a friendly and helpful way, or just in a way meant to be honest and clear, just take the time to thank the person and to say that you appreciate the fact that the person told you something that can make you an even better friend, student, or professional.

Stop making excuses. If someone is giving you reasonable criticism, stop making excuses. If you get defensive (戒备的) and make excuses, then the person won't be able to finish telling you exactly what he or she means, and you won't get the information you need to really improve. It's natural that we feel defensive and get the feeling that we can do no wrong.

A. Make yourself a better person.

B. The following tips can be helpful.

C. Thank the person for being honest.

D. Most people are able to deal with criticism properly.

E. It's even more likely if you've heard similar comments before.

F. But it's important to hear people out before you cut them off to prove you're perfect.

G. If you don't see any of yours, you're not analyzing yourself as closely as you should.

"Putting these window films on the inside really is not giving you the benefit that you would want for protecting the birds," says John P. Swaddle, a biologist at the College of William and Mary and lead author of the new study.

To test the films' effectiveness, Swaddle and his co-workers applied one of two widely available film to either inner or outer window surfaces. On film reflected shorter light wavelengths (波长) that humans cannot see, and the other reflected longer wavelengths (many birds can see both). Both films helped to prevent bird strikes by more than 35 percent when put on the outside surface, the study found - but films on the inside had no benefit at all.

"It's some important work about the small differences between what can and can't work in terms of preventing window strikes from birds," says George Mason University biologist David Luther, who studies how birds adapt to cities.

People usually find it much easier to put films on the inside of a window, says Natalia Ocampo-Penuela, a conservation ecologist at the University of California, Santa Cruz. "For taller buildings, to apply something to the outside, you need scaffolds (脚手架)... you need to clean the windows extra well for them to apply correctly, and they don't last as long."

The study was conducted by Professor Pleger from Ruhr University Bochum. The team wanted to know how we make decisions about what to eat and where. They asked participants to choose between smaller immediate rewards and larger rewards that they had to wait for. The longer they waited, the bigger the reward. Brain activity was observed using functional MRI, which shows which parts of the brain are active during decision-making.

The brain observation revealed interesting differences when it came to each type of reward. When people made decisions about money, brain areas responsible for thinking about the future and self-control were more active. When deciding about food, the areas that are linked to immediate satisfaction were more involved. This means that our decision-making pattern depends on the type of reward that we are given.

By understanding how our brains respond to different types of rewards, we may develop better tools that control how we make those decisions that may have serious consequences in our lives. Professor Pleger believes that understanding these differences can lead to new treatments for impulsive behaviors and addictions. For example, Neurofeedback (神经反馈) can observe real-time brain activity to help individuals manage their brain functions, which can help them make particularly difficult decisions, specifically when it comes to unhealthy or addictive choices.

While my access to comics as a child was limited to what was printed in the newspaper, this changed once I grew older and started visiting bookstores to buy the books that I wanted to read. Having grown up on a diet of image-heavy books, I found the idea of reading text-only novels quite formidable. As I searched for books that lay somewhere in between, I came across a copy of Bhimayana — a graphic novel. It felt familiar due to its comic-like theme and design. Plus, understanding complex stories through pictures was relatively easier and more fun. And so, as I grew older, I found myself turning to graphic novels from childish comic books.

Graphic novels dealt with serious topics in a more engaging manner. They would literally show me what was going on. For example, when I was reading Joe Sacco's Palestine, I didn't have to imagine the ruin caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I could actually see it while reading about it.

Fast-forward a few years to when I was given a copy of Jonathan Bloomfield's Palestine: A Novel. Though I was impressed by the compelling (扣人心弦的) nature of storytelling in his book, I am not sure if I would have been able to visualize and enjoy his text-only version so much had I not read Sacco's Palestine first. Thanks to the graphic novel, I had a "picture" of whatever had happened, and that made it easier and more fun to understand the details of the whole story.

While my romance with comic books is still ongoing, in the long run, my love for graphic novels is much stronger and here to stay.

Welcome to Florence, welcome to Taste Florence! Discover the rich taste and culinary (美食的) heritage of Tuscany through an immersive cooking experience! Cooking is not only a delightful way to learn about local traditions, but it also allows you to dip into the authentic tastes of Florence, from fresh pasta to fine desserts.

A Culinary Journey Awaits

Whether you are a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, Taste Florence offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Italian cuisine while enjoying the vibrant culture of Florence. With its hands-on approach and emphasis on local materials, Taste Florence stands out as an inspiration for culinary enthusiasts eager to explore the heart of Tuscany through its cuisines.

Why Taste Florence?

Taste Florence has been sharing the love of Italian cuisine for over a decade and is the top cooking school in the city. Our experienced chefs guide you through hands-on classes where you can learn to prepare traditional dishes using fresh, local materials. We offer a variety of classes, including pasta-making, pizza workshops, and Italian desserts, suitable for all skill levels.

Class Prices

Class Type Duration Price/hour

Pasta-Making Class 3 hours €75

Pizza Workshop 2 hours €50

Italian Dessert Class 2.5 hours €60

Full Italian Feast 4 hours €100

Culinary Tours

Join our 4-hour culinary tour that takes you through the bustling markets and charming streets of Florence. You'll visit local food stores, taste traditional Tuscan products, and enjoy a meal at a family-run restaurant. Tours start every day at 10:00 am from Piazza della Signoria. You can reserve your spot online or at our Taste Florence location.

Born to a farmer's family in 1978, Cai has been deeply influenced by his father's idea that "one has to fight for himself". Since primary school, he has been getting up before 5 am to run and study English. At 29, Cai became chief tax manager in Vanke Co. In 2011, he joined JD Group, where he led his team to develop the first electronic invoice (发票) in China. Wherever he worked, he always tried his best to create new value.

Diagnosed with ALS in 2019, he would have only two to five years to live. ALS is usually caused by the gradual death of motor neurons(神经元), which makes normally easy movements like drinking water, eating, going to the bathroom, and speaking impossible. Finally, patients will completely rely on machines and others' help to survive. So far, only two medicines are available to treat ALS, but they can at most extend patients' life for several months without improving their living quality.

To develop effective drugs is the only way to save ALS patients. However, the intense effort required, which is unprofitable for so rare an illness, makes it a mission almost impossible. It usually takes 10-15 years to complete the research cycle for a new drug and the cost is $1-3billion. Take Alzheimer's disease for example. Between 2000 and 2017, investment in new drugs for this more common disease was over $600 billion, and 99.6% of the research on more than 300 drugs failed.

Cai decided to take matters into his own hands. He started his own medical technology company, built his own research team, and volunteered to try more than 30 new medicines which all failed. However, he has decided that even if all efforts prove fruitless, he will continue. To shoot the last bullet, he has decided to donate his brain and spinal cord for scientific research. He will not die for nothing.