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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Associated Press
Ink, Spirit, and Cultural Resonance: Xu Zhongou's Solo Exhibition Beauty of Harmony & Unity Opens at MEMOR Museum
05/28/2025, New York, New York // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // NEW YORK, NY — Memor Museum, New York's only museum dedicated to Asian cultural expression on the Upper East Side, presents Beauty of Harmony & Unity, a solo exhibition by Chinese artist and educator Xu Zhongou, opening June 3 with a preview artist conversation on May 23. The exhibition showcases Xu's acclaimed 'color-ink' series, a profound reinterpretation of Chinese calligraphy as a contemporary visual and philosophical language. This exhibition continues Memor's commitment to cross-cultural dialogue through artistic depth. 'In a world increasingly fragmented, we hope to offer an answer from the East: not confrontation, not rupture, but harmony, coexistence, and symbiosis,' said Willa Ao, director and curator of Memor Museum. 'Xu Zhongou is not only a deeply thoughtful artist, but he is also an educator whose work aligns with our mission of cultural and spiritual reflection.' Best known for his long-running series In the Name of Walnut, Xu's practice transforms traditional materials into vehicles for spiritual inquiry. In Beauty of Harmony & Unity, he dissolves the boundary between ink and image, freeing the brush from textual meaning and allowing color to play a central role — an act he calls 'releasing writing from the character system.' Color, drawn from temple aesthetics, is used not as ornamentation but as a symbolic language grounded in folk traditions and ritual. As the artist writes, 'Writing is no longer just about the act of writing. It becomes a way to summon the senses, activate emotion, and connect with belief.' The exhibition is curated by Willa Ao, with executive curation by Wei Mengying, who describes the collaboration as transformative: 'Working alongside Professor Xu has been an experience of profound nourishment. He is never the distant 'authority,' but a warm, humble educator who brings deep care to every moment — his persistence, his reverence for thought, his precision in every detail left a lasting impression on me,' said Wei. 'His works are not just visual languages, but spiritual practices. And the 'harmony' we speak of is not just a curatorial theme — it's who he is.' Xu began his explorations into color-ink abstraction in the 1990s while serving as a visiting professor at Maryland Institute College of Art. In 1995, he was commissioned to paint a portrait of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, now housed in the Bush Presidential Library. His works are held in permanent collections including the British Museum and the Muban Educational Trust in the U.K. 'In a time when art must respond to the deeply layered structure of the world,' Xu writes, 'we must move from a flat perspective to a dimensional one — to think and create in step with the rhythm of our time.' Beauty of Harmony & Unity will run through summer 2025 at Memor Museum, accompanied by public programming including guided tours, family workshops, and artist talks. About Memor Museum: Memor Museum, the organization behind this exhibition, is a global leader in pioneering museum experiences at the intersection of culture and technology. With multiple sites worldwide, it is dedicated to cultural heritage preservation through innovative exhibition planning, immersive and interactive experiences, and a diverse range of activities that bring history to life. The museum complex frequently engages in projects related to artifact preservation and restoration, development of relevant technologies, and the creation of cultural heritage IPs. Memor Museum's commitment to protecting and utilizing cultural heritage ensures that exhibitions like Sanxingdui Encounter remain dynamic, educational, and deeply engaging. Visit them on the Upper East Side at 1130 Madison Ave. For more information on the exhibition and to explore Memor Museum's global initiatives, visit
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
School year coming to end for 16 Florida counties. Others have to wait a little longer. See list
The last day of the 2025-2026 school year has arrived for students in 16 Florida counties, who will bid farewell to their teachers and classrooms either May 22 or May 23. Most counties will keep students in school until next week, with the school year ending sometime during the week following the Memorial Day holiday. Students in seven counties will stay in school until early June. For counties where school is still in session, all students will be off for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26. Meanwhile, a state law that required later start times for middle and high school students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year may not happen. Columbia: May 23 last day of school Escambia: May 23 last day of school Gadsden: May 23 last day of school Hamilton: May 23 last day of school Hardee: May 23 last day of school Highlands: May 23 last day of school Jackson: May 23 last day of school Jefferson: May 23 last day of school Lafayette: May 23 last day of school Leon: May 23 last day of school Madison: May 22 last day of school Suwannee: May 23 last day of school Taylor: May 29 last day of school Union: May 23 last day of school Wakulla: May 23 last day of school Washington: May 23 last day of school Alachua: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. June 3 last day of school Baker: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Bay: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Bradford: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Brevard: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Broward: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. June 5 last day of school Calhoun: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Charlotte: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Citrus: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Clay: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Collier: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Columbia: May 23 last day of school DeSoto: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Dixie: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. June 2 last day of school Duval: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Escambia: May 23 last day of school Flagler: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Franklin: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Gadsden: May 23 last day of school Gilchrist: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Glades: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Gulf: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Hamilton: May 23 last day of school Hardee: May 23 last day of school Hendry: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Hernando: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Highlands: May 23 last day of school Hillsborough: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Holmes: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Indian River: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Jackson: May 23 last day of school Jefferson: May 23 last day of school Lafayette: May 23 last day of school Lake: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Lee: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. June 3 last day of school Leon: May 23 last day of school Levy: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Liberty: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Madison: May 22 last day of school Manatee: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Martin: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Miami-Dade: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. June 5 last day of school Monroe: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Nassau: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Okaloosa: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Okeechobee: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Orange: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Osceola: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Palm Beach: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Pasco: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Pinellas: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Polk: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Putnam: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Santa Rosa: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Sarasota: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 29 last day of school Seminole: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school St. Johns: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school St. Lucie: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. June 2 last day of school Sumter: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. June 3 last day of school Suwannee: May 23 last day of school Taylor: May 29 last day of school Union: May 23 last day of school Volusia: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 28 last day of school Wakulla: May 23 last day of school Walton: Closed May 26 for Memorial Day. May 30 last day of school Washington: May 23 last day of school In 2023, a law was passed in Florida that said high schools could not start earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools could not start earlier than 8 a.m. The law is supposed to take effect in the 2026-2027 school year. That new law is now coming under fire and may not happen. "Overwhelming" feedback from school districts revealed that implementing the change could cost the districts big to buy new buses and hire more, already-hard-to-find bus drivers. Senate Bill 296, which will go before Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature, provides an exemption from the required change to later school start times if the local school board or district submits a report to the state by June 1, 2026 with the following information: Current school start times of schools in the district Documentation of strategies considered to implement later start times for middle and high schools Description of the impacts of implementing later start times. What the "unintended consequences" of implementing the later start times would be. SB 296 passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate. in 2025, there are 12 instead of the usual 11 federal holidays, although two — Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day — fell on the same day. Here are 2025 federal holidays: Jan. 1: New Year's Day Jan. 20: Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 17: Washington's Birthday. Many state and local governments designation it as Presidents Day. May 26: Memorial Day June 19: Juneteenth July 4: Independence Day Sept. 1: Labor Day Oct. 13: Columbus Day Nov. 11: Veterans Day Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day Dec. 25: Christmas Day The Florida Department of Management Services lists the following days observed as paid holidays by state agencies: ➤ See list of 2025 Florida, federal holidays, including new one for Sunshine State Jan. 1, Wednesday: New Year's Day Jan. 20, Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day May 26, Monday: Memorial Day July 4, Friday: Independence Day Sept. 1, Monday: Labor Day Nov. 11, Tuesday: Veterans Day Nov. 27, Thursday: Thanksgiving Nov. 28: Friday after Thanksgiving Dec. 25, Thursday: Christmas Day This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: When is the last day of school in Florida? 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Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Datalogic showcases comprehensive healthcare solutions at HIMSS 2025
BOLOGNA, Italy, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Datalogic, a global leader in automatic data capture and industrial automation, will unveil its latest healthcare-focused technologies at HIMSS 2025, the premier annual event uniting healthcare professionals and technology innovators to advance digital health and interoperability. With a diverse portfolio of mobile computers and handheld scanners, Datalogic is dedicated to enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and safety in hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical environments by automating workflows and minimizing manual processes. The power of RFID in healthcare Visit booth #6641 to discover how Datalogic's RFID technology is transforming healthcare operations through enhanced asset tracking, inventory management, and surgical tool monitoring. With handheld scanners like the PowerScan 9600 RFID, critical tools and medications are precisely tracked and managed in real time. This intelligent tracking capability not only enhances operational efficiency and minimizes human error but also improves patient safety by ensuring precise tool preparation before surgery. 5G connectivity for healthcare: field and remote diagnostics Datalogic's Memor family is built to meet the evolving technological demands of healthcare, providing rugged, lightweight, and high-performance mobile computers. All models support Wi-Fi 6 for seamless hospital connectivity, while select models also feature 5G, enabling healthcare professionals to perform diagnostics both remotely and in the field. Whether facilitating real-time patient data transmission, supporting telemedicine, or improving on-site patient care, the Memor delivers the processing power essential for demanding healthcare tasks, ensuring greater precision, reliability, and improved patient outcomes. Antimicrobial plastics: a new hygiene standard Hospitals and healthcare facilities rely on Datalogic technology to deliver high-quality patient care. Datalogic's healthcare devices, including the Gryphon HC series of high-performance handheld scanners for patient identification and medication verification, along with the Memor series, are designed for medical environments and feature antimicrobial plastics that help reduce contamination risks. These materials meet stringent hygiene standards and promote a cleaner, safer environment thereby guaranteeing optimal infection control. Innovating with sustainability in mind Sustainability is a cornerstone of Datalogic's product development. Our devices are engineered for energy efficiency, minimizing power consumption without sacrificing performance. We prioritize the use of recycled and eco-friendly materials in both products and packaging, reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest quality. By optimizing manufacturing and logistics, we cut carbon emissions and reduce waste. Committed to innovation and responsibility, Datalogic delivers technology that meets customer needs while advancing global sustainability. Experience the future of healthcare technology As healthcare evolves, Datalogic remains at the forefront of innovation, delivering next-generation solutions that revolutionize patient care, hospital management, and pharmaceutical workflows. With advanced RFID technology, high-precision scanning, and antimicrobial materials, Datalogic empowers healthcare providers to improve safety, efficiency, and hygiene in every aspect of their operations. Visit booth #6641 at HIMSS 2025 to experience firsthand how Datalogic's groundbreaking technologies are shaping the future of healthcare.
