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Chinese New Year Earns Stamp of Approval

For the Chinese, this Lunar New Year  marks the Year of the Snake, a creature of the Chinese Zodiac that embodies  gracefulness, materialism, and intelligence. Brooklyn-based illustrator  Kam Mak’s work can be seen in the Postal Service’s commemorative stamp for this Chinese New Year. It’s a beautiful image of fireworks, common to the Lunar New Year celebrations of […]

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Charming the Snake Pit

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Snake Crossing

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The Snake Scientist

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It’s python huntin’ season

Environment

Python hunting season is open in South Florida until April 17th. The region has been ravaged by a huge invasion of the Southeast Asian reptile. Meant to be exotic pets, the snakes have found their way into the wild.

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Madame White Snake

Arts, Culture & Media

A new opera will premiere in Boston on Friday. It’s based on the ancient Chinese legend that has never been brought to a Western audience. Sung in English with projected English and Chinese titles. The World’s Adeline Sire has more.