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Henry Raeburn（1756-1823）

The Exhibition

This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.

Lecture Series

Scottish National Portrait（肖像画）Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.

Exhibition Times

Monday-Saturday 10.00—17.45        Sunday 12.00—17.45

Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.

Closed: 24—26 December and 1 January.

Admission

£4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.

Schools and Colleges

A special low entrance charge of £2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.

As part of global Happy Chinese New Year celebrations, photographers are encouraged to show how other countries mark the event in the Just Share It - Happy Chinese New Year Photo Contest 2022.

Awards and Prizes

●First prize: 10 photos (single or group), each 5,000 RMB

●Second prize: 30 photos (single or group), each 3,000 RMB

●Third prize: 60 photos (single or group), each 1,000 RMB

What

⒈ The images should show the programs and activities of Happy Chinese New Year (a worldwide celebration hosted by the Ministry of Culture of the PRC) all over the world or capture scenes of people enjoying the Spring Festival overseas.

⒉ Photographs must be of an event outside the Chinese mainland, and the photographer can be of any nationality.

⒊ All the images must be real, not doctored or photoshopped. The tone (色调) and color could be slightly adjusted, and the color can be changed into black and white.

⒋ Photographs must be in digital format. And resolution (分辨率) of the photo should be 300 dpi. TIF file should be no smaller than 50MB, the highest compressed format of JPG file no less than 7MB, and the maximum should be no less than 3,000 pixels (像素).

⒌ Entries can be single photos or a series — a group counts as a single photo. Each group should only have four to eight photos.

⒍ The headline and caption (in Chinese or English) must be complete and accurate. The authors should provide sufficient details, including the process and location of the shoot, and provide the photographer's nationality, address and phone number.

Please fill in the blanks below and include the form with your entry via e-mail.

Welcome to the 2022 Hal Leonard Vocal（声乐的）Competition

2022 will be the twelfth year of the annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition, an innovative online competition for singers. This is the only vocal competition for all of North America aimed at young singers, aged 23 and under, and one of the first competitions for music students held entirely online on YouTube.

Unlike almost every other music competition, there is no entry fee, making it accessible to any qualified singer, who records a video of singing a song, and then posts it on the Internet by the deadline. This saves the commonly encountered expenses of traveling to specific destinations, as is the case in conventional music competitions.

It includes four age categories:

·Children: 12 and under

·Early Teens:13～15

·High School:16～18

·College Undergraduates/Young Adults:19～23

A certain amount of money is awarded to first place winners in each category, and valuable gift certificates are awarded to those singers placed second and third. Gift certificates are also possible for those named Honorable Mention.

Notice:

·Video entries must be submitted before February 2, 2022.

·The video must clearly show your face. A stationary camera position throughout, showing your face and most of your body, is perfectly acceptable, even preferable.

·Singers are required to sing their selections from memory. If a singer's performance is not memorized, the entry will be disqualified.

·You may sing with a live pianist in your video entry, or you may sing with official Hal Leonard recorded accompaniments. We will not accept unaccompanied entries. You can not accompany yourself.

·You are required to introduce yourself and your selections in the video, either verbally before your selection or with a title card before the songs.

Big Thinkers Series

The 2022 Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.

Save 20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just £13 per lecture( available by early booking).

Reality+ :From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers

In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.

What we don't know about gravity with Claudia de Rham

We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.

A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel

From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally best-selling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty joumey through scientific theory and quirky(反常的) historical detail.

Physics at the end of the universe with Katie Mack

The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13. 8 billion years. But how does the story end? Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.

Lake Tahoe offers some amazing lodging (住宿) options that will fit what you're looking for.

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino

It offers convenient (方便的) location, comfortable rooms, and a lot of health clubs to make for an enjoyable vacation. The resort is just a few minutes' walk from Tahoe's main ski gondola, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is a short walk. All of the resort's rooms offer two bathrooms, desks, WiFi availability, coffeemakers, and TVs.

Marriott's Timber Lodge

Located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, it is just miles from Heavenly Village where guests can enjoy shopping and local area restaurants. The Heavenly Gondola is right outside waiting to take guests for a day of skiing. The lodge features an activity center, restaurant, sauna, whirlpools, fitness center and heated outdoor pool. Guests rooms are villas (别墅) that include a kitchen, high speed internet, coffee maker, sofa and hairdryers in all bathrooms.

Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort — Ski Run Boulevard

It is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of South Lake Tahoe, California. The hotel is only minutes from a variety of dining options, and local attractions such as Tahoe Axe Throwing, Wyland Galleries, Van Sickle State Park, and Heavenly Gondola. The shores of Lake Tahoe are just steps away. Hotel facilities (设施) include a sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center.

Resort at Squaw Creek

In 1960 the Winter Olympics was held at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, CA. Since this time, Squaw Creek has become a family-friendly resort town. The resort at Squaw Creek is a AAA Four Diamond resort with activities for every age. Young children age 4-12 can take part in rock climbing, board games, snowball fights, or swimming.

Healthy Diet is a new magazine for people who want to enjoy their best health and understand how to make healthy choices every day.

What We Do

Cutting through the confusion and fashion that have flooded the health, nutrition and fitness industries, Healthy Diet provides clear and sensible advice from the best health professionals and TV experts to make healthy eating easy and affordable for the family. Our unique product can help your brand (品牌) reach the right audiences fast. Healthy Diet offers great value on healthy foods and meals every issue. Each month, our editor team and health experts offer readers easy tips and practical advice about everyday life.

Our Media Platforms

Our media platforms are designed to work harmoniously with key industry brands to reach new and bigger audiences by making use of our publishing and marketing expertise (专长). To find out more about commercial opportunities with Healthy Diet, drop us a line now. Seven-day Veggie (素食) Challenge

If you're ready to give up meat for one week, we're here to help. Inside this guide, you'll find our favourite meat-free dinners are easy and cheap to cook, and totally delicious too. And we uncover just some of the benefits you can look forward to if you give up the animal protein for seven days.

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Click here to update your Healthy Diet preferences. Healthy Diet is brought to you by Anthem Publishing.

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Washington, D. C. Bicycle Tours

Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.

Duration: 3 hours

This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world﹣famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D. C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability ﹣ and the cherry blossoms ﹣ disappear!

Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)

Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D. C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.

Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.

Duration: 3 hours

Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D. C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.

Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (7 miles)

Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.

Asia is the birthplace of the world's three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China. Taj Mahal of India. With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let's take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.

The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.

The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, built on a site measuring 162. 6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura(present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓).

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage"

Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra, Jordan. The 45-meter-high and 30-meter-wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure.

While the educational aspects of a university and its fit for you remain the most important factors in a college decision, you can also keep in mind some of the fun "extras" offered by the school. Here are some of the coolest:

Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

·Free laptops for all students

All incoming freshmen are given free laptops through the university's Mobile Computing Program. First-year students receive laptops already set up with all the necessary student software. Then, after two years, they receive new, updated laptops designed to carry them through graduation and beyond. According to the Seton Hall University website: "That second laptop is the one you will take with you when you graduate from Seton Hall, providing you with a laptop for that first job after college or for use in graduate school. "

New York University, Manhattan, New York

·Free museum admission

If you're a fan of museums, NYU is the perfect university for you. Not only will you be located in the heart of a city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will provide you with free admission to many of them. These include the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum and the Frick Collection.

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan

·On-campus ski resort

Michigan Technological University sets itself apart with its on-campus ski resort, Mont Ripley, which is accessible and free for all students. Instead of hitting the campus gym, you'll be able to get your exercise outside on the slopes. The resort includes 24 different tracks, conveniently located near great restaurants, nightclubs and shops.

The Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS has characteristics that are excellent for fitness walkers who want to improve their speed and distance. It uses your phone's GPS to measure the distance of your walks and hikes. It includes audio and voice integration(集成) so you can not only be informed of your workout statistics，but you can also listen to replies your friends send about your workout posts from Facebook and Twitter while you walk. Upgrading is less than $10 per year，far less than with some other apps，such as Endomondo.

Argus packs a lot into one lifestyle app. It functions as an all­day pedometer app. Your daily step count updates from your phone and includes active time，distance，calories，steps，and an hourly graph. It can also measure your heart rate at any time. You can easily take your heart rate during exercise and at rest. Besides，you can use the app's food diary and sleep timer. A wide range of fitness and diet plans are also provided on it.

Charity Miles gives your walking a purpose，because it turns your exercise into donations to a certain cause. Open up this free app (IOS or Google Play)and choose a charity. Start a workout，choosing walking，running，or cycling. For each completed mile，you'll have earned a donation for your chosen charity. The basic rate is 25 cents for walking and running miles and 10 cents for cycling miles，subject to a periodic cap. When you finish your walking，you must post to Facebook or Twitter to earn money for your charity.