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On August 17, 1991, AC/DC headlined one of the most legendary concerts of their career at the Monsters of Rock Festival in Donington Park, England. It was part of The Razors Edge World Tour promoting their hit 1990 album. It was the third time they had headlined the festival, following appearances in 1981 and 1984. About 72,500 people attended. The lineup for the day included AC/DC as headliners alongside Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Queensrÿche, and The Black Crowes. The lineup at the time consisted of Brian Johnson on vocals, Angus Young on lead guitar, Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar, Cliff Williams on bass, and Chris Slade on drums. The concert lasted nearly two hours and is considered one of the band’s best live shows. They kicked off with absolute intensity, opening with “Thunderstruck”—a song that was new at the time and became an instant anthem. Visual highlights of the show included the giant bell for "Hells Bells," the real cannons at the end, the giant inflatable Rosie from "Whole Lotta Rosie," the Angus Young inflatables, and during "Money Talks," they threw thousands of fake AC/DC bills into the crowd. The show was recorded and released in 1992 as "Live at Donington," first on VHS and later on DVD and Blu-ray.

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GHANA LAUNCH A MINI PARLIAMENT FOR CHILDREN Ghana’s Parliament officially launched its Mini Parliament initiative on May 25, 2026, to give children a direct voice in national decision-making. At the inaugural sitting, about 100 children participated, with 30 selected to act as parliamentarians. They debated the topic “Responsible Use of Technology by Children,” focusing on online safety, digital responsibility, and cyberbullying. Officials from the Cyber Security Authority also led a session on internet safety and the protection of personal information. Parliament says the Mini Parliament will be sustained as part of efforts to strengthen youth engagement and prepare future leaders through practical civic education.
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GHANA LAUNCH A MINI PARLIAMENT FOR CHILDREN Ghana’s Parliament officially launched its Mini Parliament initiative on May 25, 2026, to give children a direct voice in national decision-making. At the inaugural sitting, about 100 children participated, with 30 selected to act as parliamentarians. They debated the topic “Responsible Use of Technology by Children,” focusing on online safety, digital responsibility, and cyberbullying. Officials from the Cyber Security Authority also led a session on internet safety and the protection of personal information. Parliament says the Mini Parliament will be sustained as part of efforts to strengthen youth engagement and prepare future leaders through practical civic education.

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Input: Jane Jacobs quotes and YouTube interview; handwritten outline; education standards doc. Output: high-quality, standards-aligned urban planning lesson plan. Plus audio overview to promote the class. 10 minutes to create, all thanks to NotebookLM and Gemini. This video is a new demo of NotebookLM that I shared earlier this month at the AI + Education Symposium with MeshEd, XQ, and Betaworks. This is an educational use-case, but the general structure of what I’m doing in the demo—take a curated collection of sources and quickly transform them into a detailed document that obeys strict guidelines—is generally applicable to many fields. Note how I am not just using the sources as ground truth for the project, or as the content for the lesson plan. The Jacobs quotes and interview are the content, but my handwritten notes provide the structure, and the framework source provides the values or guidelines for the finished project. 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As you can see in the video, the original version also included citations to the source material so with one click I could verify that NotebookLM was faithful to the original documents I uploaded. High-Level Lesson Plan: Urban Planning and Jane Jacobs This lesson plan outlines a project-based learning course on urban planning, designed for high school seniors. It centers on the influential ideas of Jane Jacobs and aligns with the HQPBL standards. Session 1: Introduction to Cities and Jane Jacobs • Begin by exploring the question: "What kind of problem is a city?" • Introduce Jane Jacobs' key ideas about urbanism, focusing on: • The importance of diversity in uses, buildings, and populations for vibrant city life. • The role of sidewalks and "eyes on the street" in ensuring safety and fostering a sense of community. • The value of old buildings in supporting diverse economic activity and fostering innovation. • The dangers of "single-use" zoning and the importance of mixed-use neighborhoods. • The limitations of top-down planning and the need for bottom-up, community-driven approaches. Use examples from Jacobs' book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," and excerpts from her interviews to illustrate these concepts. Encourage students to think critically about the challenges and opportunities presented by cities. Alignment with HQPBL: This session establishes the intellectual challenge, as required by the HQPBL framework, by prompting students to consider the complexities of cities. Introducing Jane Jacobs' ideas provides students with a theoretical framework for their projects. Session 2: Neighborhood Exploration Project Introduction: Students choose a local neighborhood to study. This allows for authenticity by connecting their learning to their own community and their lives. Research and Analysis: Students conduct a "close reading" of their chosen neighborhood, focusing on: • Observing the built environment, including streetscapes, building types, and public spaces. • Identifying areas where Jacobs' principles are evident or lacking. • Analyzing the neighborhood's strengths and weaknesses. • Documenting their findings through photography, sketches, maps, and written observations. Guiding Questions: Throughout the project, use guiding questions to promote intellectual challenge and help students connect their observations to Jacobs' ideas. Alignment with HQPBL: By choosing a local neighborhood, students undertake a project rooted in authenticity, directly connecting their learning to their own community. The "close reading" of their chosen neighborhood encourages intellectual challenge by requiring them to analyze the built environment and identify areas where Jacobs' principles are applicable. The use of photography, sketches, maps, and written observations allows for diverse forms of documentation, catering to various learning styles. Session 3: Proposing Interventions Brainstorming Solutions: Based on their analysis, students brainstorm potential interventions or improvements to their chosen neighborhood, applying Jacobs' principles. 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Session 4: Final Presentations and Reflections Public Product: Students finalize their projects and present their proposed solutions to a wider audience, such as: • A panel of local urban planners, architects, or community members. • A public forum or community meeting. • An online platform or exhibition space. Reflection: Students engage in reflection throughout the project, documenting their learning, challenges, and insights. This could take the form of journals, blog posts, presentations, or group discussions. Encourage students to reflect on how their understanding of cities has evolved and the role they can play in shaping their future. Alignment with HQPBL: Presenting to a wider audience, such as local planners or community members, results in a public product, showcasing student learning and engaging the community. The emphasis on reflection throughout the project, as mandated by the HQPBL framework, encourages metacognition and deeper learning. 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With some simple prompting, NotebookLM and Gemini can draw on information from the sources using those different modes simultaneously: content, format, values. (I even forgot to explicitly tell the model to use the structure outlined in my notes, but it figured that out anyway.) This is remarkably sophisticated knowledge work. Building a draft lesson plan like this would normally take hours if not days. But crucially I’m in control of the document that is being generated here — it’s based on the information that I have curated, and on the instructions I’ve given NotebookLM for adapting that information into the lesson plan I want to create. Co-intelligence, as @ethanmollick would call it. For more info on the great organizations that helped me put this demo together--orgs that are shaping the future of learning and increasing access to innovative approaches to curriculum design--visit and I’ve pasted the full text of the lesson plan below. As you can see in the video, the original version also included citations to the source material so with one click I could verify that NotebookLM was faithful to the original documents I uploaded. High-Level Lesson Plan: Urban Planning and Jane Jacobs This lesson plan outlines a project-based learning course on urban planning, designed for high school seniors. It centers on the influential ideas of Jane Jacobs and aligns with the HQPBL standards. Session 1: Introduction to Cities and Jane Jacobs • Begin by exploring the question: "What kind of problem is a city?" • Introduce Jane Jacobs' key ideas about urbanism, focusing on: • The importance of diversity in uses, buildings, and populations for vibrant city life. • The role of sidewalks and "eyes on the street" in ensuring safety and fostering a sense of community. • The value of old buildings in supporting diverse economic activity and fostering innovation. • The dangers of "single-use" zoning and the importance of mixed-use neighborhoods. • The limitations of top-down planning and the need for bottom-up, community-driven approaches. Use examples from Jacobs' book, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," and excerpts from her interviews to illustrate these concepts. Encourage students to think critically about the challenges and opportunities presented by cities. Alignment with HQPBL: This session establishes the intellectual challenge, as required by the HQPBL framework, by prompting students to consider the complexities of cities. Introducing Jane Jacobs' ideas provides students with a theoretical framework for their projects. Session 2: Neighborhood Exploration Project Introduction: Students choose a local neighborhood to study. This allows for authenticity by connecting their learning to their own community and their lives. Research and Analysis: Students conduct a "close reading" of their chosen neighborhood, focusing on: • Observing the built environment, including streetscapes, building types, and public spaces. • Identifying areas where Jacobs' principles are evident or lacking. • Analyzing the neighborhood's strengths and weaknesses. • Documenting their findings through photography, sketches, maps, and written observations. Guiding Questions: Throughout the project, use guiding questions to promote intellectual challenge and help students connect their observations to Jacobs' ideas. Alignment with HQPBL: By choosing a local neighborhood, students undertake a project rooted in authenticity, directly connecting their learning to their own community. The "close reading" of their chosen neighborhood encourages intellectual challenge by requiring them to analyze the built environment and identify areas where Jacobs' principles are applicable. The use of photography, sketches, maps, and written observations allows for diverse forms of documentation, catering to various learning styles. Session 3: Proposing Interventions Brainstorming Solutions: Based on their analysis, students brainstorm potential interventions or improvements to their chosen neighborhood, applying Jacobs' principles. Project Proposal Development: Students develop their interventions into more concrete project proposals, incorporating elements of project management. Proposals should include goals, strategies, potential challenges, and realistic timelines. Encourage students to consider the perspectives of different stakeholders in the neighborhood. Peer Review and Feedback: Students present their project proposals to classmates for critique. This fosters collaboration and allows students to learn from each other's perspectives and refine their ideas. Alignment with HQPBL: This session emphasizes project management, as students transform their analyses into concrete proposals. They define goals, outline strategies, anticipate challenges, and establish realistic timelines, reflecting a systematic approach to project development. Collaboration is fostered through peer review and feedback, enabling students to learn from different perspectives and improve their proposals. 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Students document their learning process, challenges, and insights, fostering a sense of accomplishment and personal growth. Throughout the course, emphasize the relevance of urban planning to students' lives and future careers. Connect Jacobs' ideas to contemporary urban issues and encourage students to think critically about how to create more livable, equitable, and sustainable cities. This project-based learning approach, grounded in the work of Jane Jacobs and aligned with HQPBL standards, can empower students to become engaged and informed citizens, capable of contributing to the betterment of their communities.

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Indian Community in Stuttgart, Germany Holds Peaceful Solidarity March for Victims of Pahalgam Terror Attack On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Indian diaspora in Stuttgart, under the banner of Bharatiya Parivar BW, organized a peaceful Solidarity March at Schlossplatz to pay tribute to the 28 innocent lives lost in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India. The event began at 5:00 PM with the dignified presence of over 300 members of the Indian community. Before the march commenced, participants applied tilak on their foreheads—not as a ceremonial welcome, but as a solemn mark of inner tribute and cultural unity. The program included brief speeches in both Hindi and English, followed by a Shanti Path and a two-minute silence in remembrance of the victims. One of the most moving moments of the event was the collective recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, which added a spiritual strength and invoked courage, faith, and unity among all present. Afterward, participants sang “Hum Honge Kamyab” (We Shall Overcome) and the Indian National Anthem in unison. A group photo was taken at 5:30PM, followed by a peace march spanning approximately 1 kilometer through central Stuttgart. The event concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by the organizers, expressing gratitude to everyone for showing solidarity and national unity during this time of grief. This march sent a powerful and united message from the Hindu community in Stuttgart: “Hindu Lives Matter.” It stood as a firm voice against terrorism, and a heartfelt tribute to the lives lost in Pahalgam.

Aditya Raj Kaul

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Focusing on the first E in our THEMES+ agenda, which is Education and Technology, the Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle sits on nearly 12 hectares and serves about 20,000 students across 36 schools, both primary and secondary. Before the upgrade, many of the buildings were in poor condition. Today, the entire complex has been rebuilt and expanded, marking its most significant transformation since it was established over 40 years ago. New classroom blocks have been added to reduce overcrowding. The facilities now include a football pitch, sports courts, a health centre, a fire station, and essential services like solar power and improved water systems. There is also a clear focus on inclusion. Dedicated buildings for students with disabilities have been introduced, along with lifts to make movement easier within the complex. A vocational centre is now in place, offering training in practical skills such as tailoring, plumbing, and masonry. With an ICT hub and a central laboratory, students are better positioned to engage with science and technology in a more hands-on way. Overall, the project creates a more supportive and functional learning environment for a densely populated community.

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In Merseyside we’re building brighter futures ❤️ #DearMerseyside is a poem by young Liverpool poet Joseph Roberts – it’s powerful, honest and full of hope. Essentially a love letter to #Merseyside, it gives a voice to young people growing up in areas worst affected by serious and organised crime. It addresses the problems they face such as gang culture and knife crime while offering solutions and hope, reflecting on the ‘love where you live’ ethos behind Clear, Hold, Build – known here in Merseyside as #EVOLVE. It’s part of our work to build safer, stronger communities and is a wider school-based project with Joseph delivering spoken word workshops to young people, guiding them how to write them own versions and helping them to find their voice. 💬 Like, comment and share to show your support. #LoveWhereYouLive #ClearHoldBuild #SilenceIsNotAnOption #Police
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In Merseyside we’re building brighter futures ❤️ #DearMerseyside is a poem by young Liverpool poet Joseph Roberts – it’s powerful, honest and full of hope. Essentially a love letter to #Merseyside, it gives a voice to young people growing up in areas worst affected by serious and organised crime. It addresses the problems they face such as gang culture and knife crime while offering solutions and hope, reflecting on the ‘love where you live’ ethos behind Clear, Hold, Build – known here in Merseyside as #EVOLVE. It’s part of our work to build safer, stronger communities and is a wider school-based project with Joseph delivering spoken word workshops to young people, guiding them how to write them own versions and helping them to find their voice. 💬 Like, comment and share to show your support. #LoveWhereYouLive #ClearHoldBuild #SilenceIsNotAnOption #Police

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WAGNER HISTORY 🇲🇱🌴🇷🇺 Capture of the Ber base by W forces on 13.08.2023. In early August, the 4th Special Forces Battalion and the 2nd Special Operations Battalion were tasked with capturing the Minusma base (UN forces, which were ordered by the Malian government to leave the country) and bringing in over a hundred FAMa allies with equipment. The base was located in an area where we hadn't operated before, and part of the region was controlled by JNIM* and FLA* militants. The march from the capital to the base took about 10 days, during which we withstood about 5 ambushes and repelled them without losses. I'll talk about the mission and the adventures during its execution later, spoiler: it was fun 🏖 The UN didn't expect us to wipe out all the Barmaleys and take the base so quickly. They also asked for help when they were leaving the base, and the Wagnerites covered them with fire. There was a battle for the base, as the Azawad shepherds also wanted to seize it. By the way, on the road to Timbuktu, the Minusma column was still attacked by jihadists. This was revenge for the abandoned base by the "white dudes". 📹 Source - a former UN employee from Bamako. Unfortunately, the approach to the base and the battles around it weren't filmed. Shooting from a drone, which briefly monitored the abandoned UN equipment and the movements of W around the base. *Prohibited terrorist groups White dudes in Africa🌴

🎼♠️ Wagner Truth 1W9 🏴‍☠🇷🇺

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We cannot wait to welcome you to campus! Today, we’re announcing the first slate of programming at the Obama Presidential Center, including free, public activities during our Grand Opening Weekend, June 19-21. As part of the Foundation’s mission to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world, and reflecting the Obamas’ legacy from their time in the White House, programming at the Center will offer experiences connected to arts and culture, civics and democracy, gardening and food, and sports and well-being. Grand Opening Weekend activities will include: 💃Live entertainment, including DJs, musical groups, and dance performances on the Plaza; 🎨Family-friendly activities throughout the campus, such as face painting, art making, and photo booths; 🎭Performances and programs featuring Obama Presidential Center commissioned artists; 🍔A variety of food available for purchase in our restaurant, cafe, and pop-up stations across campus; 📚Storytime and hands-on activities at the Center’s Chicago Public Library branch; 🏀Sports and play stations at the Home Court athletic center led by Chicago’s professional sports teams and their mascots, including the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Fire FC, Chicago Sky, Chicago Stars FC, Chicago White Sox 🧶Double Dutch performances and hands-on crochet jump rope making in Home Court; 🫛Drop-in experiences in the Fruit & Vegetable Garden celebrating community, wellness, and creativity in partnership with Urban Growers Collective; 🙋Guided and self-guided audio tours of campus. Let us know we’ll see you on campus for Grand Opening Weekend: These and all Grand Opening week activities are made possible through the generous support of GCM Grosvenor, Abbott, BMO, ITW and Northern Trust.
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We cannot wait to welcome you to campus! Today, we’re announcing the first slate of programming at the Obama Presidential Center, including free, public activities during our Grand Opening Weekend, June 19-21. As part of the Foundation’s mission to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world, and reflecting the Obamas’ legacy from their time in the White House, programming at the Center will offer experiences connected to arts and culture, civics and democracy, gardening and food, and sports and well-being. Grand Opening Weekend activities will include: 💃Live entertainment, including DJs, musical groups, and dance performances on the Plaza; 🎨Family-friendly activities throughout the campus, such as face painting, art making, and photo booths; 🎭Performances and programs featuring Obama Presidential Center commissioned artists; 🍔A variety of food available for purchase in our restaurant, cafe, and pop-up stations across campus; 📚Storytime and hands-on activities at the Center’s Chicago Public Library branch; 🏀Sports and play stations at the Home Court athletic center led by Chicago’s professional sports teams and their mascots, including the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Fire FC, Chicago Sky, Chicago Stars FC, Chicago White Sox 🧶Double Dutch performances and hands-on crochet jump rope making in Home Court; 🫛Drop-in experiences in the Fruit & Vegetable Garden celebrating community, wellness, and creativity in partnership with Urban Growers Collective; 🙋Guided and self-guided audio tours of campus. Let us know we’ll see you on campus for Grand Opening Weekend: These and all Grand Opening week activities are made possible through the generous support of GCM Grosvenor, Abbott, BMO, ITW and Northern Trust.

The Obama Foundation

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Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) fashion show in summer of 2019; Ancient Greece inspired collection. As the collection was inspired by Ancient Greece, it was only fitting that the clothes were displayed for the first time at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily - Italy. The noble temple, reflecting the tangerine yellow of the setting sun, stood like a rock of ages – taking Sicily back thousands of years to the artistic culture of ancient Greece. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento belonged – for one night only – to Dolce & Gabbana, whose Alta Moda collection was shown on this historic site. Civilization of ancient Greece flourished from 8th Century BC to 600 CE. It was located in southeastern Europe along the coast of Mediterranean Sea and included modern-day countries of Greece and parts of Türkiye, Italy and Bulgaria. Today, ancient Greeks are known for their contributions to philosophy, politics, art, architecture, and science. They were also known for their unique clothing styles, inspired by their environment and cultural traditions. In movies about ancient Greece, characters portraying Greek citizens, soldiers, or mythological figures often wear these clothing styles. Characteristics of traditional Greek fashion included long, flowing garments made of lightweight materials such as linen or wool. People draped these garments over the body in a manner that allowed for a range of movement and comfort. Both men and women wore tunics that were knee-length or longer. They could be worn as a standalone garment or layered over other clothing. People fastened their tunics at the shoulder with a pin or brooch and often wore a belt to cinch the waist. Overall, the clothing of ancient Greece was functional and practical but also imbued with cultural and artistic significance. Intricate patterns, designs, and embroidery often adorned garments, and they were often made of luxurious materials such as silk or gold-threaded fabric. A tunic was a garment that both men and women would commonly wear in ancient Greece. It was a sleeveless piece of clothing, knee-length or longer, that they wore over the upper body and fastened at the shoulder with a pin or brooch. Ancient Greeks typically made tunics of lightweight materials such as linen or wool and wore them as either a standalone garment or layered over other clothing. The tunic was a versatile garment that could be worn in a variety of settings and was suitable for both formal and casual occasions. It was also practical in ancient Greek dress, allowing for a range of movement and comfort. Ancient Greeks created their clothing using various techniques and tools, such as weaving fabrics on looms, sewing together pieces of fabric, and using decorative techniques like embroidery, beadwork, and the use of gold and silver thread. In ancient Greece, men and women wore tunics that they crafted out of lightweight materials like linen or wool and fastened at the shoulder with a pin or brooch. Men and women both wore a chiton, a long sleeveless garment, as well as cloaks called himatia made of heavier materials like wool or animal skin to keep warm. Men wore various headgear such as hats, helmet-like caps, and headbands, while women wore head coverings like veils, headbands, and hair ornaments. Ancient Greeks also wore garments like the peplos and the chlamys. The peplos was a long rectangular piece of fabric that women would often wear on formal occasions, fastened at the shoulders with a pair of fibulae (brooches), and made of luxurious materials such as silk with intricate patterns or designs. A chlamys was a short cloak-like garment worn by men over a tunic or chiton. It was made of lightweight materials like wool or linen, fastened at the shoulder with a pin or brooch, and often used for travel, outdoor activities, or in battle. 🎥© antiktarih (IG) #archaeohistories
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Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) fashion show in summer of 2019; Ancient Greece inspired collection. As the collection was inspired by Ancient Greece, it was only fitting that the clothes were displayed for the first time at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Sicily - Italy. The noble temple, reflecting the tangerine yellow of the setting sun, stood like a rock of ages – taking Sicily back thousands of years to the artistic culture of ancient Greece. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento belonged – for one night only – to Dolce & Gabbana, whose Alta Moda collection was shown on this historic site. Civilization of ancient Greece flourished from 8th Century BC to 600 CE. It was located in southeastern Europe along the coast of Mediterranean Sea and included modern-day countries of Greece and parts of Türkiye, Italy and Bulgaria. Today, ancient Greeks are known for their contributions to philosophy, politics, art, architecture, and science. They were also known for their unique clothing styles, inspired by their environment and cultural traditions. In movies about ancient Greece, characters portraying Greek citizens, soldiers, or mythological figures often wear these clothing styles. Characteristics of traditional Greek fashion included long, flowing garments made of lightweight materials such as linen or wool. People draped these garments over the body in a manner that allowed for a range of movement and comfort. Both men and women wore tunics that were knee-length or longer. They could be worn as a standalone garment or layered over other clothing. People fastened their tunics at the shoulder with a pin or brooch and often wore a belt to cinch the waist. Overall, the clothing of ancient Greece was functional and practical but also imbued with cultural and artistic significance. Intricate patterns, designs, and embroidery often adorned garments, and they were often made of luxurious materials such as silk or gold-threaded fabric. A tunic was a garment that both men and women would commonly wear in ancient Greece. It was a sleeveless piece of clothing, knee-length or longer, that they wore over the upper body and fastened at the shoulder with a pin or brooch. Ancient Greeks typically made tunics of lightweight materials such as linen or wool and wore them as either a standalone garment or layered over other clothing. The tunic was a versatile garment that could be worn in a variety of settings and was suitable for both formal and casual occasions. It was also practical in ancient Greek dress, allowing for a range of movement and comfort. Ancient Greeks created their clothing using various techniques and tools, such as weaving fabrics on looms, sewing together pieces of fabric, and using decorative techniques like embroidery, beadwork, and the use of gold and silver thread. In ancient Greece, men and women wore tunics that they crafted out of lightweight materials like linen or wool and fastened at the shoulder with a pin or brooch. Men and women both wore a chiton, a long sleeveless garment, as well as cloaks called himatia made of heavier materials like wool or animal skin to keep warm. Men wore various headgear such as hats, helmet-like caps, and headbands, while women wore head coverings like veils, headbands, and hair ornaments. Ancient Greeks also wore garments like the peplos and the chlamys. The peplos was a long rectangular piece of fabric that women would often wear on formal occasions, fastened at the shoulders with a pair of fibulae (brooches), and made of luxurious materials such as silk with intricate patterns or designs. A chlamys was a short cloak-like garment worn by men over a tunic or chiton. It was made of lightweight materials like wool or linen, fastened at the shoulder with a pin or brooch, and often used for travel, outdoor activities, or in battle. 🎥© antiktarih (IG) #archaeohistories

Archaeo - Histories

144,107 views • 2 years ago

A CALL FOR UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST This is a clarion call for men and women of God to love and prioritize the growth of the Body of Christ over personal reputation, ego, or ministry. No single person can fulfill God’s plan; it requires the collective grace within the Body of Christ. Division among believers, such as comparing ministers, hinders God’s work. Many of the challenges we face in the faith today have their roots in the pulpit. It’s time for us, as ministers to take responsibility for building mature, well-rounded believers through structured teaching and mentorship, such that they are no longer tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine. Programs should result in lasting transformation, not just momentary impact. Ministers, let’s seek genuine grace and embrace collaboration with others to address deficiencies in their ministry. Unity in the body of Christ means agreeing in spirit and recognizing the unique contributions of others. By working together, diverse graces can produce holistic believers who reflect the fullness of God’s kingdom. The devil thrives on division and as believers, let’s learn to value the collective investment of God’s grace in the body for our growth. Watch Day 1 session of Apostle Joshua Selman’s full sermon at WOFBEC 2025, titled “Fully Persuaded (Cultivating The Faith That Works” on Koinonia Global YouTube channel. #WOFBEC2025 #KoinoniaGlobal #ApostleJoshuaSelman
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A CALL FOR UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST This is a clarion call for men and women of God to love and prioritize the growth of the Body of Christ over personal reputation, ego, or ministry. No single person can fulfill God’s plan; it requires the collective grace within the Body of Christ. Division among believers, such as comparing ministers, hinders God’s work. Many of the challenges we face in the faith today have their roots in the pulpit. It’s time for us, as ministers to take responsibility for building mature, well-rounded believers through structured teaching and mentorship, such that they are no longer tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine. Programs should result in lasting transformation, not just momentary impact. Ministers, let’s seek genuine grace and embrace collaboration with others to address deficiencies in their ministry. Unity in the body of Christ means agreeing in spirit and recognizing the unique contributions of others. By working together, diverse graces can produce holistic believers who reflect the fullness of God’s kingdom. The devil thrives on division and as believers, let’s learn to value the collective investment of God’s grace in the body for our growth. Watch Day 1 session of Apostle Joshua Selman’s full sermon at WOFBEC 2025, titled “Fully Persuaded (Cultivating The Faith That Works” on Koinonia Global YouTube channel. #WOFBEC2025 #KoinoniaGlobal #ApostleJoshuaSelman

Koinonia Global

19,414 views • 1 year ago

This guy built JARVIS on Claude Code and with 1 clap of his hands launches his entire work day, saving $5,000 a month on a personal assistant. Inside he runs a pipeline of 5 plugins on Claude Code that on a double clap of the hands wakes up 3 monitors, sets the Philips Hue light to focus mode, turns on a Spotify playlist, and greets him by voice with a British accent, reading out the time, date, and weather. No Alexa, no smart speakers, no separate smart home app. Just him, a MacBook M3 Max on the desk, an iPhone in the pocket, and 1 local API key. And a regular personal assistant for the same volume of tasks charges $5,000 a month or more on salary alone, plus another $1,200 to cover off-hours work time. Meanwhile this guy's expenses are only tokens and a subscription to ElevenLabs for the British voice. All 5 plugins launch through 1 JARVIS, burn about 4 million tokens a day, and close the monthly API bill at about $640. Each plugin writes shared state to a local sandbox at /Users/dev/jarvis-suite, and 1 of them lives right in the iPhone and picks up voice requests while the owner is in the kitchen or on a run. And here is the system prompt he put into JARVIS before launch: "you are JARVIS, a butler-engineer on Claude Code. you manage your owner's workflow through 4 sub-plugins and own all commits and communication yourself. sub-plugins: // Wakeup (recognizes a double clap, activates 3 monitors, reads out the time, date, and weather by voice, checks the clock accuracy on the iPad and corrects it via NTP server) // Atmosphere (controls Philips Hue on a Pomodoro schedule, turns on a Spotify playlist for the current context, and holds the light at 2700K at 80% brightness in focus mode) // Devshop (monitors VS Code, tracks Python scripts in the terminal, and every 15 minutes sends a summary of changes to the shared chat) // Project (every morning recalculates the deadline for the Wallaroo app in the App Store, manages UI tickets, and initiates the Refinement Protocol by voice command). you speak only with a British accent, you never slip into neutral English. you wake the owner by voice only when the Wallaroo deadline drops below 10 days or when an external client joins Zoom without an invitation." This instruction immediately defines the role of JARVIS and the limits of his autonomy. He knows he is supposed to wake the room himself and sound like a real butler. He knows he is supposed to manage the Wallaroo project himself and not miss the App Store deadline. → JARVIS runs 24 hours a day in the background → Wakeup activates the room on a double clap in just 1.4 seconds, the monitors come alive simultaneously → Atmosphere sets warm Philips Hue light at 2700K and picks a Spotify playlist for the current Pomodoro cycle → Devshop reads changes in VS Code and pushes a summary to the shared chat every 15 minutes → Project every morning recalculates the Wallaroo deadline and reminds about 4 unresolved UI tickets → Mobile lives in the iPhone and answers any question about code or the project by voice while the owner is not home And only when less than 10 days remain until the Wallaroo release or Zoom receives an unscheduled call does JARVIS raise the owner with a voice intervention. And when the owner at that moment is on a run or in a coffee shop, the Mobile agent in his iPhone picks up 1 request on its own: switches the Spotify playlist, dictates the summary of the last commit, updates the Pomodoro timer, and reads the Wallaroo reminder. Look at 0:55 in the video, that is where JARVIS intercepts a voice request from outside and confirms execution with the phrase "Very good, sir." The fresh system log from last Wednesday looks like this: "wakeup: double clap registered at 09:14, 3 monitors activated, temperature 20.4C, sunny. clock on iPad was 4 minutes behind, syncing via NTP." "atmosphere: Spotify turned on playlist 'Deep Focus', Philips Hue set to warm 2700K at 80% brightness, Pomodoro mode 25/5." "project: Wallaroo to App Store 9 days, 4 unresolved UI tickets, initiating Refinement Protocol by voice command from the owner." "mobile: voice request processed outside the room, playlist switched to 'Coding Lo-Fi', Pomodoro updated to 25 minutes, confirming execution with the phrase 'Very good, sir.'" He has no Alexa, no smart speakers, no smart home app. At home sits a MacBook M3 Max with a local folder at /Users/dev/jarvis-suite, on top run 5 plugins and a neural network butler, and the same stack is forwarded to a secure terminal on the iPhone. Out of everything I have seen this year, this is the densest one-person AI headquarters assembled in 1 room: $640 a month on the API, about $5,000 a month saved on a personal assistant, and between them 5 plugins, 1 clap of the hands, and 1 voice with a British accent.
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This guy built JARVIS on Claude Code and with 1 clap of his hands launches his entire work day, saving $5,000 a month on a personal assistant. Inside he runs a pipeline of 5 plugins on Claude Code that on a double clap of the hands wakes up 3 monitors, sets the Philips Hue light to focus mode, turns on a Spotify playlist, and greets him by voice with a British accent, reading out the time, date, and weather. No Alexa, no smart speakers, no separate smart home app. Just him, a MacBook M3 Max on the desk, an iPhone in the pocket, and 1 local API key. And a regular personal assistant for the same volume of tasks charges $5,000 a month or more on salary alone, plus another $1,200 to cover off-hours work time. Meanwhile this guy's expenses are only tokens and a subscription to ElevenLabs for the British voice. All 5 plugins launch through 1 JARVIS, burn about 4 million tokens a day, and close the monthly API bill at about $640. Each plugin writes shared state to a local sandbox at /Users/dev/jarvis-suite, and 1 of them lives right in the iPhone and picks up voice requests while the owner is in the kitchen or on a run. And here is the system prompt he put into JARVIS before launch: "you are JARVIS, a butler-engineer on Claude Code. you manage your owner's workflow through 4 sub-plugins and own all commits and communication yourself. sub-plugins: // Wakeup (recognizes a double clap, activates 3 monitors, reads out the time, date, and weather by voice, checks the clock accuracy on the iPad and corrects it via NTP server) // Atmosphere (controls Philips Hue on a Pomodoro schedule, turns on a Spotify playlist for the current context, and holds the light at 2700K at 80% brightness in focus mode) // Devshop (monitors VS Code, tracks Python scripts in the terminal, and every 15 minutes sends a summary of changes to the shared chat) // Project (every morning recalculates the deadline for the Wallaroo app in the App Store, manages UI tickets, and initiates the Refinement Protocol by voice command). you speak only with a British accent, you never slip into neutral English. you wake the owner by voice only when the Wallaroo deadline drops below 10 days or when an external client joins Zoom without an invitation." This instruction immediately defines the role of JARVIS and the limits of his autonomy. He knows he is supposed to wake the room himself and sound like a real butler. He knows he is supposed to manage the Wallaroo project himself and not miss the App Store deadline. → JARVIS runs 24 hours a day in the background → Wakeup activates the room on a double clap in just 1.4 seconds, the monitors come alive simultaneously → Atmosphere sets warm Philips Hue light at 2700K and picks a Spotify playlist for the current Pomodoro cycle → Devshop reads changes in VS Code and pushes a summary to the shared chat every 15 minutes → Project every morning recalculates the Wallaroo deadline and reminds about 4 unresolved UI tickets → Mobile lives in the iPhone and answers any question about code or the project by voice while the owner is not home And only when less than 10 days remain until the Wallaroo release or Zoom receives an unscheduled call does JARVIS raise the owner with a voice intervention. And when the owner at that moment is on a run or in a coffee shop, the Mobile agent in his iPhone picks up 1 request on its own: switches the Spotify playlist, dictates the summary of the last commit, updates the Pomodoro timer, and reads the Wallaroo reminder. Look at 0:55 in the video, that is where JARVIS intercepts a voice request from outside and confirms execution with the phrase "Very good, sir." The fresh system log from last Wednesday looks like this: "wakeup: double clap registered at 09:14, 3 monitors activated, temperature 20.4C, sunny. clock on iPad was 4 minutes behind, syncing via NTP." "atmosphere: Spotify turned on playlist 'Deep Focus', Philips Hue set to warm 2700K at 80% brightness, Pomodoro mode 25/5." "project: Wallaroo to App Store 9 days, 4 unresolved UI tickets, initiating Refinement Protocol by voice command from the owner." "mobile: voice request processed outside the room, playlist switched to 'Coding Lo-Fi', Pomodoro updated to 25 minutes, confirming execution with the phrase 'Very good, sir.'" He has no Alexa, no smart speakers, no smart home app. At home sits a MacBook M3 Max with a local folder at /Users/dev/jarvis-suite, on top run 5 plugins and a neural network butler, and the same stack is forwarded to a secure terminal on the iPhone. Out of everything I have seen this year, this is the densest one-person AI headquarters assembled in 1 room: $640 a month on the API, about $5,000 a month saved on a personal assistant, and between them 5 plugins, 1 clap of the hands, and 1 voice with a British accent.

Blaze

800,824 views • 2 months ago

Orteke - traditional performing art in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿; dance, puppet and music... Orteke is an indigenous Kazakh performing art that combines theatre, music and puppetry. This folk art entails a music performance with a dombyra, a traditional two-stringed instrument and a dance performed by a wooden puppet. Attached to the surface of a traditional drum with a metal rod, a wooden puppet in the shape of a mountain goat is connected to the fingers of a musician by one or several strings. As the musician strikes their fingers to play the dombyra, the puppet comes to life, hopping in sync with the music while tapping a rhythmic beat on the drum. Some experts can play with three or more puppets at a time. This performance, fascinating for its simplicity, is enjoyed by children and adults alike. It is primarily transmitted within communities and through apprenticeships, although the Kokil Musical College in Almaty has also established a team of researchers dedicated to the art. The biennial Orteke international festivals and regional puppet art competitions are other platforms for the learning and sharing of skills and experience between puppet artists from Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries. An important part of the region’s folk heritage and identity, Orteke also serves as a communication tool between adults and children. The tradition of the orteke may go back several thousands of years. The word “orteke” derives from “or”, ditch, hole or trap, and “teke”, goat. Orteke are carved figures of a horned mountain goat mounted on stands, manipulated by a puppeteer using slender sticks and strings attached to the puppets’ wooden parts. The orteke are attached by threads to the fingers of the puppeteer-musician playing the dombra (a wooden plucked instrument with two strings) and usually performed on a Kazakh perussion instrument, the daulpaz (dauyilpaz, bass drum), “which has a built­in metal core for the fastening of the body of the goat. From below, the core is connected to a foot of the performer and thus is manipulated by him. Simultaneously, dombra performer can operate three animals (with his two hands and a foot), separately or at the same time.” The goat dances on its drum plinth, creating a percussive rhythm to accompany the string music of the dombra. The goat puppet is also found in neighbouring countries. Older Kazakhs today have childhood memories of relatively simple performances with puppets and musical instruments, such as these 1927 reminiscences of a young girl during the pre-Soviet period: “There were people playing the instrument, dombra, and at the end of the dombra they placed the puppet made of straw. And when they played, the puppet began to jump and dance. It was fun for the children. These people were invited to the houses to entertain children, and more often they entertained people in the bazaars. It was very popular, especially among the children …Then the shadow theatre was very popular because there was no electricity and the only entertainment was showing different animals on the wall.” The Kazakh puppetry and musical tradition called the Orteke is today experiencing a “comeback”, thanks to artists, academics, the Kazakh government, and the public as part of Kazakhs search for a national identity. Originally made by tribal artist from south-west Kazakhstan, Orteke was all but forgotten; it only survived because a few master craftsmen and puppeteers preserved the tradition and passed it on. Today, traditional Orteke has found new audiences. The government-funded Orteke 2010 puppet festival, held in the country’s capital, Almaty, was devoted to the Orteke. Performers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan attended the 2010 festival. Some of the Orteke performers were very young, as young as five years old. 🎥© dala_sound #archaeohistories
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Orteke - traditional performing art in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿; dance, puppet and music... Orteke is an indigenous Kazakh performing art that combines theatre, music and puppetry. This folk art entails a music performance with a dombyra, a traditional two-stringed instrument and a dance performed by a wooden puppet. Attached to the surface of a traditional drum with a metal rod, a wooden puppet in the shape of a mountain goat is connected to the fingers of a musician by one or several strings. As the musician strikes their fingers to play the dombyra, the puppet comes to life, hopping in sync with the music while tapping a rhythmic beat on the drum. Some experts can play with three or more puppets at a time. This performance, fascinating for its simplicity, is enjoyed by children and adults alike. It is primarily transmitted within communities and through apprenticeships, although the Kokil Musical College in Almaty has also established a team of researchers dedicated to the art. The biennial Orteke international festivals and regional puppet art competitions are other platforms for the learning and sharing of skills and experience between puppet artists from Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries. An important part of the region’s folk heritage and identity, Orteke also serves as a communication tool between adults and children. The tradition of the orteke may go back several thousands of years. The word “orteke” derives from “or”, ditch, hole or trap, and “teke”, goat. Orteke are carved figures of a horned mountain goat mounted on stands, manipulated by a puppeteer using slender sticks and strings attached to the puppets’ wooden parts. The orteke are attached by threads to the fingers of the puppeteer-musician playing the dombra (a wooden plucked instrument with two strings) and usually performed on a Kazakh perussion instrument, the daulpaz (dauyilpaz, bass drum), “which has a built­in metal core for the fastening of the body of the goat. From below, the core is connected to a foot of the performer and thus is manipulated by him. Simultaneously, dombra performer can operate three animals (with his two hands and a foot), separately or at the same time.” The goat dances on its drum plinth, creating a percussive rhythm to accompany the string music of the dombra. The goat puppet is also found in neighbouring countries. Older Kazakhs today have childhood memories of relatively simple performances with puppets and musical instruments, such as these 1927 reminiscences of a young girl during the pre-Soviet period: “There were people playing the instrument, dombra, and at the end of the dombra they placed the puppet made of straw. And when they played, the puppet began to jump and dance. It was fun for the children. These people were invited to the houses to entertain children, and more often they entertained people in the bazaars. It was very popular, especially among the children …Then the shadow theatre was very popular because there was no electricity and the only entertainment was showing different animals on the wall.” The Kazakh puppetry and musical tradition called the Orteke is today experiencing a “comeback”, thanks to artists, academics, the Kazakh government, and the public as part of Kazakhs search for a national identity. Originally made by tribal artist from south-west Kazakhstan, Orteke was all but forgotten; it only survived because a few master craftsmen and puppeteers preserved the tradition and passed it on. Today, traditional Orteke has found new audiences. The government-funded Orteke 2010 puppet festival, held in the country’s capital, Almaty, was devoted to the Orteke. Performers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan attended the 2010 festival. Some of the Orteke performers were very young, as young as five years old. 🎥© dala_sound #archaeohistories

Archaeo - Histories

101,299 views • 2 months ago

From the 1970s to 1990s, Polka Dot Door aired in Canada, helping teach children and foster creativity. Let's learn about this acclaimed children's show! The idea for Polka Dot Door was developed by employees of TVOntario, led by Peggy Liptrott, who served as producer and director of the show. The BBC show Play School played a big role as an inspiration for Polka Dot Door. Other major contributors to the show during its development were Vera Good, L. Ted Coneybeare, Pat Patterson, Dick Derhodge, Dr. Ada Schermann and Dodi Robb. It was Dr. Ada Schermann, a professor of child study in Toronto, who gave the show its name. The theme song was performed by Angela Antonelli, who trained under Dr. Ernesto Vinci. The show was hosted by two people, always a man and a woman. Over the course of the show, there were over 50 hosts. Hosts were typically contracted for two to three weeks or about 10-15 episodes. There were exceptions to this, like Cindy Cook who hosted many times between 1981 and 1993. Many Canadian actors got their start on Polka Dot Door as hosts including: Taborah Johnson, who was also a backing vocalist for Rick James. Nina Keogh, who was the voice of Muffy Mouse on Today's Special. Sherry Miller, who went on to star on E.N.G., Queer As Folk and The Best Years. Gloria Reuben, who was a regular on Mr. Robot. Gordon Thomson, who later appeared as a regular on Dynasty. Nerene Virgin, who acted as Jodie on Today's Special. Tonya Williams, who was on The Young and the Restless for 15 years. Each weekday show had a theme. Monday was Treasure Day, Tuesday was Dress-Up Day, Wednesday was Animal Day, Thursday was Imagination Day and Friday was Finding-Out Day. By far the most famous part of the show was Polkaroo. Polkaroo initially only appeared on Imagination Day but more often as the character became popular. Polkaroo was played by one of the hosts, and only appeared to one host at a time as a result. After season 3, only the male host acted as Polkaroo. When the host returned, they would say "The Polkaroo was here? And I missed him again!?" Along with Polkaroo, there were other characters such as Humpty, Dumpty, Marigold and Bear. These characters did not speak or move. After it was cancelled in 1993, the show continued to air in re-runs until the late-1990s. In 2010, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television awarded Polka Dot Door a Masterworks Award. If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at
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From the 1970s to 1990s, Polka Dot Door aired in Canada, helping teach children and foster creativity. Let's learn about this acclaimed children's show! The idea for Polka Dot Door was developed by employees of TVOntario, led by Peggy Liptrott, who served as producer and director of the show. The BBC show Play School played a big role as an inspiration for Polka Dot Door. Other major contributors to the show during its development were Vera Good, L. Ted Coneybeare, Pat Patterson, Dick Derhodge, Dr. Ada Schermann and Dodi Robb. It was Dr. Ada Schermann, a professor of child study in Toronto, who gave the show its name. The theme song was performed by Angela Antonelli, who trained under Dr. Ernesto Vinci. The show was hosted by two people, always a man and a woman. Over the course of the show, there were over 50 hosts. Hosts were typically contracted for two to three weeks or about 10-15 episodes. There were exceptions to this, like Cindy Cook who hosted many times between 1981 and 1993. Many Canadian actors got their start on Polka Dot Door as hosts including: Taborah Johnson, who was also a backing vocalist for Rick James. Nina Keogh, who was the voice of Muffy Mouse on Today's Special. Sherry Miller, who went on to star on E.N.G., Queer As Folk and The Best Years. Gloria Reuben, who was a regular on Mr. Robot. Gordon Thomson, who later appeared as a regular on Dynasty. Nerene Virgin, who acted as Jodie on Today's Special. Tonya Williams, who was on The Young and the Restless for 15 years. Each weekday show had a theme. Monday was Treasure Day, Tuesday was Dress-Up Day, Wednesday was Animal Day, Thursday was Imagination Day and Friday was Finding-Out Day. By far the most famous part of the show was Polkaroo. Polkaroo initially only appeared on Imagination Day but more often as the character became popular. Polkaroo was played by one of the hosts, and only appeared to one host at a time as a result. After season 3, only the male host acted as Polkaroo. When the host returned, they would say "The Polkaroo was here? And I missed him again!?" Along with Polkaroo, there were other characters such as Humpty, Dumpty, Marigold and Bear. These characters did not speak or move. After it was cancelled in 1993, the show continued to air in re-runs until the late-1990s. In 2010, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television awarded Polka Dot Door a Masterworks Award. If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at

Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx

66,987 views • 2 years ago

In a shocking incident reported from Sakleshpur in Hassan district, a group of photographers visiting a temple for a pre-wedding photoshoot was allegedly assaulted by local youths. The incident occurred on the premises of the Bettada Byraveshwara Temple, a popular scenic spot known for attracting tourists and photography teams. The episode, which was captured on video, has triggered widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about tourist safety in the region. According to reports, the photographers had arrived at the temple early in the day to conduct a pre-wedding shoot in the picturesque surroundings. During the shoot, a group of local men approached them and questioned their presence. The men reportedly demanded to know why the team was shooting at the location and whether they had obtained permission. The photographers responded that they were tourists and believed that no special permission was required to take photographs at a public temple. This exchange soon escalated into a heated verbal argument. The situation quickly turned violent as the group of youths allegedly attacked the photographers. Despite repeatedly asking why they were being assaulted and pleading for an explanation, the victims were reportedly beaten without provocation. The incident disrupted the otherwise peaceful atmosphere of the temple, leaving other visitors shocked and anxious. Eyewitness videos suggest that the attackers also attempted to damage the photographers’ equipment during the assault. The incident has sparked strong public outrage, with many condemning the alleged behaviour of the local youths. Citizens and netizens alike have criticised the act as goondaism and expressed concern over the safety of tourists visiting popular destinations. Such incidents, observers say, risk tarnishing the image of tourist locations and could negatively impact the local tourism industry. Following the incident, complaints have been filed by both parties at the Sakleshpur Rural Police Station. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the facts and identify those responsible. Authorities are expected to review the video evidence and take appropriate action based on their findings. The incident has once again highlighted growing concerns over clashes between locals and tourists at popular destinations. Experts stress the need for better awareness, clear guidelines on permissions, and stricter enforcement of law and order to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.
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In a shocking incident reported from Sakleshpur in Hassan district, a group of photographers visiting a temple for a pre-wedding photoshoot was allegedly assaulted by local youths. The incident occurred on the premises of the Bettada Byraveshwara Temple, a popular scenic spot known for attracting tourists and photography teams. The episode, which was captured on video, has triggered widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about tourist safety in the region. According to reports, the photographers had arrived at the temple early in the day to conduct a pre-wedding shoot in the picturesque surroundings. During the shoot, a group of local men approached them and questioned their presence. The men reportedly demanded to know why the team was shooting at the location and whether they had obtained permission. The photographers responded that they were tourists and believed that no special permission was required to take photographs at a public temple. This exchange soon escalated into a heated verbal argument. The situation quickly turned violent as the group of youths allegedly attacked the photographers. Despite repeatedly asking why they were being assaulted and pleading for an explanation, the victims were reportedly beaten without provocation. The incident disrupted the otherwise peaceful atmosphere of the temple, leaving other visitors shocked and anxious. Eyewitness videos suggest that the attackers also attempted to damage the photographers’ equipment during the assault. The incident has sparked strong public outrage, with many condemning the alleged behaviour of the local youths. Citizens and netizens alike have criticised the act as goondaism and expressed concern over the safety of tourists visiting popular destinations. Such incidents, observers say, risk tarnishing the image of tourist locations and could negatively impact the local tourism industry. Following the incident, complaints have been filed by both parties at the Sakleshpur Rural Police Station. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the facts and identify those responsible. Authorities are expected to review the video evidence and take appropriate action based on their findings. The incident has once again highlighted growing concerns over clashes between locals and tourists at popular destinations. Experts stress the need for better awareness, clear guidelines on permissions, and stricter enforcement of law and order to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.

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Brenda and David McDowell took 3 healthy, happy and engaged, 9-month-olds in for one single vaccine that day -- Pneumococcal. By the end of that day, all of the children had changed and were never the same again. They all became severely autistic. The shot was at 10:00 am. By noon, 2 hours later, Claire had completely shut off ... as if she was blind and deaf. She just stared at the ceiling. At 2:00 pm, Richie shut off. Before the end of the day, Robbie looked like he was hit by a bus ... he had a stunned look on his face All the giggles, all the smiles, all the babbling stopped all the furniture walking stopped; all their reflexes stopped They stopped blinking, yawning, sneezing They never held hands again ... they never looked at each other again Almost 5 years later they found out about the Vaccine Injury Court, but it was too late to apply. They have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to recover their children. 7 years after the shots, they found out that the Vaccine Lot was Contaminated. It was recalled for Sterilization issues a couple of weeks later, as it had already killed a 2-year-old, but that was hidden from the public.
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Brenda and David McDowell took 3 healthy, happy and engaged, 9-month-olds in for one single vaccine that day -- Pneumococcal. By the end of that day, all of the children had changed and were never the same again. They all became severely autistic. The shot was at 10:00 am. By noon, 2 hours later, Claire had completely shut off ... as if she was blind and deaf. She just stared at the ceiling. At 2:00 pm, Richie shut off. Before the end of the day, Robbie looked like he was hit by a bus ... he had a stunned look on his face All the giggles, all the smiles, all the babbling stopped all the furniture walking stopped; all their reflexes stopped They stopped blinking, yawning, sneezing They never held hands again ... they never looked at each other again Almost 5 years later they found out about the Vaccine Injury Court, but it was too late to apply. They have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to recover their children. 7 years after the shots, they found out that the Vaccine Lot was Contaminated. It was recalled for Sterilization issues a couple of weeks later, as it had already killed a 2-year-old, but that was hidden from the public.

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"Men do not stay for platitudes. Platitudes do not carry a soul through the winter. When the child is in the ground, when the marriage is in ruins, when the diagnosis comes back and the floor drops out of the world, no one was ever held up by 'be kind and stay positive.' They are held, if they are held at all, by something with iron in it. By a witness that the heavens are real and open, that God still speaks, that the dead are not lost, that there is power on the earth greater than the darkness. The early Saints had that, and they knew they had it, because they had felt it in their own bodies. They were healed under hands. They spoke in tongues. They saw visions and buried their children in the certainty of resurrection and crossed a continent on the strength of a fire they could not have faked. That is what converts a man and that is what keeps him, not a well managed self-help program, but the living evidence that what we preach is true. So the cure is not complicated, and it is not new. It is to be again the Church of our fathers. Stop apologizing. Stop trimming the glorious truth into something the world will pat on the head. Speak with authority and with the hammer, the way Joseph spoke, the way Brigham spoke, the way men speak when they actually believe the heavens have opened over them. Reach again for the gifts of the Spirit, and stop pretending they were a founding era curiosity, because a testimony built on argument crumbles in the first storm and a testimony built on the manifest power of God does not. And above all, live as though the heavens are open, because they are, and they have only ever felt closed to a people who stopped expecting them to answer. The Saints are not leaving because the gospel is too much. They are leaving because we have made it too little. Make it glorious and demanding again, and watch who comes back through the door. The hungry have not gone anywhere. We simply stopped setting the table."
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"Men do not stay for platitudes. Platitudes do not carry a soul through the winter. When the child is in the ground, when the marriage is in ruins, when the diagnosis comes back and the floor drops out of the world, no one was ever held up by 'be kind and stay positive.' They are held, if they are held at all, by something with iron in it. By a witness that the heavens are real and open, that God still speaks, that the dead are not lost, that there is power on the earth greater than the darkness. The early Saints had that, and they knew they had it, because they had felt it in their own bodies. They were healed under hands. They spoke in tongues. They saw visions and buried their children in the certainty of resurrection and crossed a continent on the strength of a fire they could not have faked. That is what converts a man and that is what keeps him, not a well managed self-help program, but the living evidence that what we preach is true. So the cure is not complicated, and it is not new. It is to be again the Church of our fathers. Stop apologizing. Stop trimming the glorious truth into something the world will pat on the head. Speak with authority and with the hammer, the way Joseph spoke, the way Brigham spoke, the way men speak when they actually believe the heavens have opened over them. Reach again for the gifts of the Spirit, and stop pretending they were a founding era curiosity, because a testimony built on argument crumbles in the first storm and a testimony built on the manifest power of God does not. And above all, live as though the heavens are open, because they are, and they have only ever felt closed to a people who stopped expecting them to answer. The Saints are not leaving because the gospel is too much. They are leaving because we have made it too little. Make it glorious and demanding again, and watch who comes back through the door. The hungry have not gone anywhere. We simply stopped setting the table."

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