The Season for Festive Eyes
The holiday season is upon us and the folks at Strip & Browhaus can't wait! With all the parties coming up, they finally have a chance to get dressed up and celebrate again, to make a big New Year make-up statement: sparkles and vibrant colors to ring in the festivities! For SmartShanghai users, they are giving 50% OFF for first-timers only, starting from 150rmb. Your choice of treatment may be redeemed any time before March 31, 2023.
Date: Jan 24, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023
Venue: Strip & Browhaus
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Meet Van Gogh — Immersive Light Art Exhibition
The 600 m2 immersive art exhibition about one of the greatest geniuses in the history of human art is finally in China for the first time, with Shanghai being the first stop. Immerse in the picture of color, music and light and shadow. Explore Van Gogh's passionate, romantic and poetic inner world.
Date: Apr 2, 2023 to Jul 9, 2023
Venue: Meet You Museum
210 Wenshui Lu, near Wanrong Lu
TAO Dance Theater: 13 & 14
The TAO Dance Theater, awarded the 2023 Silver Lion Award at Venice Biennale, will present two new shows: 13 & 14-choreographic works which carry on the sequence of the Numerical Series which launched them on the international scene. A unique and evolutionary dance genre has enraptured people with its mesmeric and minimalist force. It will premiere at Shanghai Culture Square on July 4th.
Date: Jul 4, 2023 to Jul 5, 2023
Venue: Shanghai Culture Square
225 Shanxi Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu Taxi Printout
Jinmao Tower Sky Walk
You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of Lujiazui's most iconic buildings, the Jinmao skywalk is a platform 1. 2 meters wide, which you can strap in and walk along with the help of trained professionals. It's also the highest sky walk in the world. And not only does Jinmao provide a panoramic view of Shanghai featuring both sides of the Huangpu River, floors 56-88 also hold the world's highest atrium at 152m. You must weigh between 30kg-100kg, and be at least 1. 4m-2m tall to do the sky walk.
Date: Jul 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023
Venue: Jinmao Tower Observation Deck and Sky Walk
88/F, 88 Shiji Dadao, near Dongtai Lu
I had always dreamed of living and working in New York, which promised endless opportunities. But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges.
My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts. I was shocked and felt like all of my hard work had been for nothing.
Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. This time, things seemed to be going better. I was making progress and gaining valuable experience, but then I was suddenly laid off again due to company restructuring.
Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement. I enrolled in courses and attended workshops to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. But even with all of this effort, I still couldn't find the right job.
One day, while searching online job listings, I found an opportunity that seemed too good to be true. It was a remote position that offered a competitive salary and flexible hours. Without hesitation, I applied and was thrilled when I received an offer letter.
However, as soon as I started working remotely, I realized that it wasn't the same as being in an office with colleagues (同事) around me. I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.
Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role. Looking back on my journey, I realized that success is not about avoiding failure, but rather about learning from it and persevering through the tough times. I encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges in their own careers to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing forward even when things get tough.
The term "oniomania", which is used to describe people with obsessive (强迫性的), problematic shopping and spending behaviors, consists of the Greek words "onios", meaning "for sale", and "mania". Also known as Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) and Impulsive Compulsive Buying Disorder (ICBD), oniomania can leave negative impact on your financial health and mental wellbeing if left untreated.
At this point you might be wondering: "What's the difference between an oniomaniac and someone who likes to shop perhaps a bit too much?" We tend to believe that the two are rather similar. Clinically (从临床上看), however, they are quite easy to separate.
Although people who like shopping will return an item if they do not like it and start budgeting if they run low on money, people suffering from oniomania are no longer able to make reasonable, let alone financially responsible, decisions. They sometimes emotionally dissociate from what they are doing, making their purchases while they are not really sure what to buy. Spending relieves feelings of anxiety and depression, but only temporarily. In a short time, they might become moody, annoyed, and depressed, and their confidence declines sharply.
To a certain extent, spending makes everyone feel good. In 2007, a group of researchers from MIT, Stanford and Camegie Mellon looked at the brains of American consumers via MRI technology and found that when they purchased desirable objects, their nucleus accumbens — the brain's pleasure center — would light up, indicating a positive stimulation. This stimulation can take on different forms. For instance, some people get particularly excited when they believe they have gotten a good deal. This, researchers say, is the result of the prefrontal cortex — the decision-making part of our brain — interacting with the insula, the part of our brain that processes pain. According to psychotherapist Joyce Marter, compulsive buyers in the U. S. make an average of 156 impulsive purchases per year. Each purchase sets them back around S81. 75, making for a grand total of $5, 400 per year and a thorough shocking $324, 000 per lifetime. That money could have been invested in a home, an education, or other products that you actually need in order to survive and thrive in the world. Ultimately, though, treating oniomania is about much more than just protecting your finances from your own impulses — it's also about maintaining your personal mental health and improving your relationships with others.
One recent report found that adults in the US check their phones, on average, 344 times a day—once every four minutes—and spend almost three hours a day on their devices in total. The problem for many of us is that one quick phone-related task leads to a quick check of our email or social media feeds, and suddenly we've been trapped into endless scrolling (刷屏).
What we do know is that the simple distraction of checking a phone or seeing a notification (提示) can have negative consequences. This isn't very surprising; we know that, in general multitasking harms memory and performance. One of the most dangerous examples is phone use while driving. One study found that merely speaking on the phone, not texting, was enough to make drivers slower to react on the road. It's true for everyday tasks, too. Simply hearing a notification "ding" made participants of another study perform far worse on a task-almost as badly as participants who were speaking or texting on the phone during the task.
In one recent study, for example, researchers asked participants to either put their phones next to them so they were visible (like on a desk), nearby and out of sight (like in a bag or pocket), or in another room. Participants then completed a series of tasks to test their abilities to process and remember information, their problem-solving, and their focus.
They were found to perform far better when their phones were in another room instead of nearby—whether visible, powered on or not. That held true even though most of the participants claimed not to be consciously thinking about their devices.
Our brains may be subconsciously hard at work in preventing the desire from checking our phones, or constantly monitoring the environment to see if we should check our phone (eg. waiting for a notification). Either way, this distracted attention can make doing anything else more difficult. The only "fix", the researchers found, was putting the device in a different room entirely.
Getting along with others is all about understanding, empathy, and respect. Let me share a few tips with you.
Be a good listener. . Show genuine interest in what they have to say and ask follow-up questions. This helps them feel valued and understood.
Be open-minded. Accept that everyone is different and has their own perspectives and beliefs. Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone..
. Celebrate your friends' successes and be there for them during challenging times. Offer a helping hand or a listening ear when needed. Showing kindness and support strengthens your bond with others and makes them feel comfortable around you.
Be respectful of boundaries. Everyone has their personal space and limits. It's important to recognize and honor them.. Treat them with kindness and avoid judgment.
Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. It also provides opportunities for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
Remember, building strong friendships takes time and effort. It's essential to invest in meaningful conversations, demonstrate kindness, and show genuine care for others. By following these tips, you'll find it easier to get along with your friends and create lasting bonds of friendship.
A. Be friendly
B. Be supportive
C. Find common interests
D. Respect others' opinions, choices, and privacy
E. When someone is talking, tell them about yourself
F. When someone is talking, give them your full attention
G. This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves
When it comes to my fathering lessons, few adventures compare to the motorcycle trips I've shared with my daughter, Ewa.
Our first1 , in August 2017, was a winding (蜿蜒的) ride around the Catskills and Finger Lake districts of New York state. We 2 big highways and spent the week on3 scenic back roads. At one point, I found myself 4 along a Catskills meadow (草地) not far from Woodstock, keeping pace with a deer and shouting, "Go Bambi, go!"
On our second day, we 5 in a small town for ice cream. I asked the woman at the picnic table next to us: "What's the6 of this town?" "Interlaken, " she answered. "Where are you trying to get to?"
Me: "We don't know. "
It 7 to me then that I'd always wanted to do this no-schedule kind of trip, when you ride just for riding. Ask any middle-aged 8 : We've all dreamed about doing the Easy Rider (逍遥骑士) thing, throwing our wristwatches into the ditch and heading toward the horizon without a9 . Now, travelling with no plan became a10 of my rides with Ewa.
Since we almost 11 knew where we were going, we were almost never 12 when we arrived, pulling 13 the road at the end of each day with satisfaction. The reason to celebrate? We14 ! The truth is that life on a motorbike is one close call (死里逃生) after another. On the way, riders must stay 15 100 percent of the time. A tiny stone can be deadly. I used to be nervous, but Ewa had a different take: "To me, motorcycling is like meditation (冥想). "
Chinese calligraphy (书法) is an art form that(involve) the skilled and deliberate use of brush and ink to create beautiful and expressive characters.
The origins of Chinese calligraphy can be traced back thousands of years to the Shang Dynasty, making it one of the (old) continuous artistic traditions in the world. Its evolution is accompanied with the development of the Chinese writing system, consists of thousands of characters, each with its own artistic structure and stroke order (笔顺).
Calligraphy in China(regard) as one of the highest forms of artistic expression. It is not only a means of communication a way to develop one's character, discipline, and spirituality. The practice of calligraphy requires (patient), concentration, and a deep understanding of the balance between empty space and solid forms.
Different styles of calligraphy have emerged throughout history, each with its own distinct characteristics and artistic conventions. The most famous(style) include regular script (kaishu), running script (xingshu), cursive script (caoshu), and seal script (zhuanshu).
Chinese calligraphy has a profound influence other art forms, such as (paint), poetry, and seal carving. It is often considered as an important part of the Chinese traditional culture, where scholars and artists would gather in a (culture) salon to appreciate and discuss calligraphic works.
Jack sat by the radio at exactly five minutes before seven o'clock. This was a part of his daily routine he never broke. The old man sighed, turned the radio on, and tuned it to a specific frequency. He wanted to contact his best friend, Gerry. With the noise in the house, his step-son (继子) always had an argument with him.
When his wife passed away, Jack's step-son, David, wanted to persuade a doctor that he was crazy and had dementia (老年痴呆). So, he could get his power of lawyer and then send Jack to a nursing home.
Phillip didn't understand why Dad wanted Grandpa to leave his home. The next day, Phillip decided to find out what was happening with Grandpa. Phillip bit his lip and moved closer to ask the most important question: "Where is Gerry now?" Grandpa frowned, "It's been forty-five years, and I still haven't heard from him, but I haven't given up hope either. I know my friend will contact me one day by radio at a specific frequency. " Phillip nodded. He felt that Grandpa was telling the truth.
After listening to Grandpa's stories about his friend Gerry, Phillip returned home feeling better about Grandpa's health. However, that evening, Phillip suddenly heard that the doctor would arrive a few minutes before seven o'clock. This time, he realized he needed to take action.
At about seven o'clock, the doctor and David peered into the sitting room and watched Jack sit down and turn on the radio. The static (电流声) was loud enough to hear in their hiding spot. The doctor turned to David. "It seems you're right about your step-father's state of mind," he said.
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Just then, a voice spoke over the radio: "Jack, can you hear me?"
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One day, when Jack entered the boy's bedroom to surprise Phillip, Jack got a surprise.
