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Braving the Elements season 3

The new season of the podcast Braving the Elements concerning the book 3 of the Avatar the Last Airbender started, predictably with the appearance of Mike and Bryan. They talked a little about how busy they are with “something” and a bit more about book 3 “Fire”. There was a lot of mutual admiration and general excitement, but we got some information as well.

- It’s been 20 years, and they don’t remember every detail of their thought process

- they remember some stuff, and are always happy to talk about their inspirations. Like Bryan talking about his trip to Iceland, his admiration for its natural beauty made by volcanic activity, and how Iceland photos became Fire Nation landscapes.

- or Mike telling about his trip to Bhutan and his awe at the Tiger’s Nest temple that became an inspiration for the Western Air Temple.

- they talked about how Ozai’s face reveal – that he is just a regular guy who looks like older Zuko whole we don’t see until Zuko meets him face to face – was initially thought to mean one thing, then it started to mean a slightly different thing, and it is fine.

- Dante was super excited to meet Mark Hamill when recording voices for Zuko and Ozai. (who wouldn’t)

- they talked about inspiration for the lion turtle they found in Korea, and that it really was meant to me there in the story from the beginning, and they tried to hide it while giving away glimpses.

- 99.9% of Air Nomads were airbenders. Because that’s how they invented that world, that’s why.

- Aang was never going to kill Ozai. Never ever. He is a monk and has monk ethics no matter what everyone was telling him.

- animating the scene where Aang and Ozai’s souls are fighting for the dominance during the energybending moment was rather challenging.

- In Bryan’s mind, Iroh is ten years older than Ozai. It is not a confirmed canon, more like idea. Iroh looks much older because of the life he lived, while Ozai has an amazing skincare routine.

- they don’t know any other Fire lords’ names. But you know, those names appear and will appear in various materials – novels, RPG, etc.

- Mike and Bryan love canon relationships – surprise!

- Dante admitted that while he ships Zutara, he started vibing with Zuko/Mai’s relationship as well as he was actually watching the show. Which is fine, and only serves to show his general attitude to shipping: it is a fun activity that keeps the interest going and in the long term helps him to earn money.

- Yes, Dante, there are good people in the Fire Nation, as you’ve been saying all the previous episodes. This time everyone agreed, since we are finally arriving to the Fire Nation.

- I probably forgot something, but you may listen to it – or, for the first time – also watch it on the Avatar the last Airbender official Youtube channel. At first I thought why? And then after I listened to the podcast I couldn’t remember what said Bryan and what said Mike. Not to imply that they are the same – they are very much not- but I have a trouble distinguishing voices I don’t know well. So I watched a bit – and really liked it. Whoever edited the video did a great job of adding some visual jokes and visual illustrations to whatever Janet, Dante, Mike and Bryan were saying. So we can see how Bryan’s photos of Iceland became the Fire Nation, and how Tiger’s Nest looks like.

And it is so easy to remember who was saying what! Mike is the one who looks like Aang, Bryan is the one who looks like Zuko, Dante is the one who sounds like Zuko. And occasionally talks as if he is Zuko.

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Can I Tell You...about Clair Concepcion-Barberis.

Can I Tell You…I have known Clair Concepcion-Barberis since the late 80s when I started my fashion brand in Manila. She and her best friends were rebellious teenagers who dared to defy the rules of their strict Catholic school to model for me. We had so much fun going against the status quo in those days. We kept in touch after I moved to New York and whenever I was in Manila, I would always make time to see her and the gang for a proper catch-up.

About twenty years ago, Clair and her husband purchased an island in Palawan as a private family retreat. Slowly over time they built a few more cottages to accommodate more people and eventually due to popular demand opened it up as a boutique resort called Bamboo Private Islands, available to rent for the entire family or a group of friends. The next time I’m back in the Philippines, it’s definitely going to be on top of the list of places to go for a long weekend.

But Clair isn’t one to sit still. She had been dabbling in creative projects over the years and finally decided to launch a design workshop called Artifeks. The goal is to partner creative individuals with artisans who can realize their designs using local materials. Case in point, if you want a chic umbrella similar to the one Clair is holding in the photo, they can make it for you.

On a recent trip to New York, Clair had expressed her desire for a bag that she could wear with everything and wear anywhere, a bag that could dress up even her most casual looks. The #ClairSlingCrossbody I designed with her in mind is crafted from handwoven leather in a super neutral color I call stucco. It’s a grab and go kind of bag that compliments Clair’s easy breezy style.

And judging from these photos, it looks like she loves the bag. It’s so her!

Read our Q & A below :

1.    What is your idea of happiness? That moment or time of deep, real connection. 2.    What is your greatest extravagance? Travel is priceless. 3.    What is your current state of mind? Thunderous! 4.    Whose style do you most admire? Carmen Dell'Orefice and Isabella Rossellini. 5.    What do you consider your greatest achievement? I wouldn't go so far as calling it my greatest achievement (yet!) but certainly an achievement. Starting Artifeks, a design and manufacturing business at an age when one typically slows down.  6.    What is your most treasured possession? Printed photographs of family and friends. 7.    Who is your favorite writer? Too many! 8.    Which living person do you most admire? I admire a few people, many of them are friends. Each one possesses a particular quality I am inspired by which I try to consciously apply in my life. 

9.    Where is your dream destination? Bhutan and Machu Picchu. 10. What is your motto? Amor Fati.

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Bravo, @blumineck!

I've been muttering about this "Hold...Hold..." business for years. That includes the non-verbal kind, see "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938) where Robin threatens Guy of Gisbourne like this for several seconds as if pointing a gun at him...

...and "Henry V" (1944) where the archers stand like this, also for several seconds, until Henry signals them to loose.

Holding a heavy bow at full draw just wasn't done, for the reason explained in @blumineck's video - prolonged strain makes your aim go wobbly and, thanks to fine muscle tremor, it'll stay wobbly for several shots afterwards.

FAIK a protracted hold combined with one of those really heavy historical bows of the kind found on the "Mary Rose" draw weight) might actually tear something in the muscles / tendons / ligaments department. There's already enough archaeological evidence of repetitive-stress bone changes to make archer skeletons easily identified, and that's just the effect of regular shooting over many years.

In addition, there's an old archery saying that "A bow full-drawn is nine-tenths broken", and holding at full draw - or loosing without an arrow, so the energy for propelling the arrow snaps into the bow-limbs instead - adds a real risk of unexpectedly reaching ten-tenths broken and picking splinters out of your arm, teeth, face, eyes...

A heavy bow was drawn and loosed in one movement, since archers didn't need to hold or pause for aim. Years of legally-required archery practice meant they were able to aim as they drew as instinctively as someone throwing a stone.

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Incidentally, while pictures of archery target-practice features in medieval art...

...and as this photo from modern Bhutan shows, looks almost the same nowadays...

...Clout-shooting at long range and high angle gives a better idea (IMO, anyway) of what medieval war archery would have looked like.

Here are sport archers...

...and re-enactors...

...and the targets at which they shoot ("clout" is an old word for cloth).

Increase those archers to the ~5000 present at Crecy or Agincourt, and clout-shooting would accurately replicate the effect of an arrow-storm descending on a massed target at a range correctly estimated by much practice.

Anybody in the area where those arrows fell was likely to get hit and, if not armoured, hurt. IIRC, the modern military term for this is a "beaten zone".

Even if the range was too great for much injury against armour, it would force armoured men to protect their most vulnerable area, the face, by "buttoning up" - another modern term, for a tank with all hatches shut - by closing their visors, which causes reduced vision and ventilation, as well as a loss of communication and situational awareness.

Invoking this useful tactical advantage didn't need a full-on arrow barrage, just a few arriving every couple of seconds like a bolt from the blue. (Yup, originally an archery term, though "bolt" rather than "arrow" suggests it originated with crossbows).

A knight could leave his visor open if he wanted; it would probably be okay - until the instant, as happened to Henry V (then 16-year-old Prince of Wales) at Shrewsbury, when it wasn't okay at all...

Henry survived thanks to the cleverness of surgeon John Bradmore, who not only invented special tongs to get the arrowhead out, but prevented infection by flooding the wound with honey, a natural disinfectant.

I've also read that the arrow may have had less velocity and impact force - and hit Henry at the angle it did - because it was a ricochet from someone else's armour. (Leaving helmet visors aside, this is an example of why face / eye protection in the workplace is A Good Idea...)

Also, since armour and its padded underlayers aren't exactly breathable fabrics, they'd start overheating through exertion, followed by chilling down if it was a cold day because the sweat-soaked padding and metal casing were now an excellent heat-sink.

(Can any armour-wearing re-enactors confirm or refute this effect? Please and thanking you.)

The Battle of Towton (1461) was fought in a snowstorm...

...and I remember reading somewhere that men-at-arms went from dehydrated heat-exhaustion to sweat-chilled hypothermia in the course of a couple of hours. Not fun.

NB, the windblown banners in Graham Turner's painting demonstrate another detail: that wind gave the Yorkist arrows longer range while reducing the Lancastrian ones. It reached a stage where the Yorkists advanced a bit to shoot at the Lancastrians with their own spent arrows.

If the enemy was readying a mounted charge on unarmoured horses (as they often weren't until the late Middle Ages) that arrow-storm and the resulting hedgehog-prickled horses - even if not dead, they'd be Very Unhappy and uncontrollable - would throw the charge into confusion before it made contact, or even before it started.

This clip is only a movie, and an old one at that with some annoying errors such as knights being craned onto horseback, but the thudding, whistling release of (cartoon, hey-ho) arrows remains highly impressive 80 years later.

Can you hold your bow at full draw? And should you?

Either way it does look cool sometimes, I’ll give them that!

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[ad_1] A high-level delegation led by Mr. Frank Muller-Rosentritt (Member of Parliament, Free Democratic Party, Germany) and Dr. Carsten Klein (Head, Regional Office, FNF South Asia), along with Mr. Frank Hoffmann (Regional Project Manager) and Mr. Himanshu Chawla (Regional Communication and Program Manager), visited MSMEs in Delhi to gain insights into the functioning of Indias Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The team, representing the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) South Asia, appreciated the contributions of Indian MSMEs to the nations economy and explored their potential for future growth.During the visit, the FNF team interacted with MSME owners and operators, acquiring a deeper understanding of the challenges these enterprises face and the opportunities that exist within the sector. The delegation acknowledged the critical role MSMEs play in driving economic growth and creating employment in India. Discussions focused on how these businesses could continue to develop, ensuring sustainable growth in the years to come.The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), a public trust established in 2005, facilitated the visit. FMC has been working for nearly two decades to enhance resource efficiency and promote the use of sustainable materials across various MSME clusters in India. Some of FMCs key achievements include:Reducing 41,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually in foundry clusters.Establishing paving block enterprises that consumed 163,000 tonnes of foundry slag.Replacing 1,800 tonnes of unsustainable materials with bamboo in bamboo clusters.These projects have received support from national and international donors, including the European Union, SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India), and the Yes Foundation. FMC is currently working on multiple projects in the Panipat recycled textile cluster, focusing on resource efficiency and traceability, supported by HSBC, DANIDA, SIDBI, and the European Union.Friedrich Neumann Foundation (FNF) has been a long-standing partner of FMC, supporting its work in promoting sustainability and resource efficiency within MSME clusters. The recent visit allowed the FNF delegation to witness firsthand the operations of Indian MSMEs and gain valuable insights into the sectors vital role in Indias industrial landscape.About FNFThe Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom operates in over 60 countries worldwide, with offices in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. FNF promotes civic education, training, and the exchange of ideas in the areas of economic freedom, human rights, urban governance, and digital transformation. In South Asia, FNF collaborates with partners in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, supporting both country-specific and regional programs.For more information, please visit website www.fmc.org.in. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] A high-level delegation led by Mr. Frank Muller-Rosentritt (Member of Parliament, Free Democratic Party, Germany) and Dr. Carsten Klein (Head, Regional Office, FNF South Asia), along with Mr. Frank Hoffmann (Regional Project Manager) and Mr. Himanshu Chawla (Regional Communication and Program Manager), visited MSMEs in Delhi to gain insights into the functioning of Indias Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The team, representing the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) South Asia, appreciated the contributions of Indian MSMEs to the nations economy and explored their potential for future growth.During the visit, the FNF team interacted with MSME owners and operators, acquiring a deeper understanding of the challenges these enterprises face and the opportunities that exist within the sector. The delegation acknowledged the critical role MSMEs play in driving economic growth and creating employment in India. Discussions focused on how these businesses could continue to develop, ensuring sustainable growth in the years to come.The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), a public trust established in 2005, facilitated the visit. FMC has been working for nearly two decades to enhance resource efficiency and promote the use of sustainable materials across various MSME clusters in India. Some of FMCs key achievements include:Reducing 41,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually in foundry clusters.Establishing paving block enterprises that consumed 163,000 tonnes of foundry slag.Replacing 1,800 tonnes of unsustainable materials with bamboo in bamboo clusters.These projects have received support from national and international donors, including the European Union, SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India), and the Yes Foundation. FMC is currently working on multiple projects in the Panipat recycled textile cluster, focusing on resource efficiency and traceability, supported by HSBC, DANIDA, SIDBI, and the European Union.Friedrich Neumann Foundation (FNF) has been a long-standing partner of FMC, supporting its work in promoting sustainability and resource efficiency within MSME clusters. The recent visit allowed the FNF delegation to witness firsthand the operations of Indian MSMEs and gain valuable insights into the sectors vital role in Indias industrial landscape.About FNFThe Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom operates in over 60 countries worldwide, with offices in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. FNF promotes civic education, training, and the exchange of ideas in the areas of economic freedom, human rights, urban governance, and digital transformation. In South Asia, FNF collaborates with partners in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, supporting both country-specific and regional programs.For more information, please visit website www.fmc.org.in. [ad_2] Source link

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Benefits of Women Doing Business in Bhutan

In recent years, Bhutan has seen a rise in the number of women entrepreneurs, contributing to the country’s economic development and social progress. Women doing business in Bhutan enjoy a variety of benefits, ranging from government support to a thriving market for innovative ideas. This article explores the key advantages for women pursuing entrepreneurial ventures in Bhutan, shedding light on…

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SPURS Fellowships offer time out to reflect, learn, and connect

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SPURS Fellowships offer time out to reflect, learn, and connect

Sixteen international mid-career urban planners and public administrators recently bid farewell to the MIT campus, having completed a 10-month exploration of North American education and culture designed to expand their professional networks and infuse their work with new insights as they return to influential positions in government agencies, private firms, and other organizations throughout the developing world.

Hailing from Argentina, Bhutan, China, Egypt, Honduras, India, Kosovo, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Trinidad & Tobago, Yemen, and Zimbabwe, they comprise this year’s group of MIT Special Program for Urban and Regional Studies (SPURS) Fellows. Founded in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning in 1967, SPURS has drawn from 135 countries to host more than 750 mid-career individuals who are or will be shaping policy in their home countries. Along with admitting several fellows directly into SPURS, MIT has competed successfully to be among 13 U.S. universities that also host a larger group of fellows annually selected and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.

Recipients of the Humphrey Fellowship have their travel to the United States, living expenses, and other costs fully financed by the U.S. State Department. Perhaps equally valuable — and some say unique among international fellowships — is a focus that frees all fellows to explore beyond classroom teachings to learn, and advance their professional development without the pressure of earning a degree.

“This is the best reward of my life, this year at MIT and Cambridge in general,” says Carina Arvizu-Machado of Mexico, former cities director for Mexico and Colombia at the World Resources Institute and Mexico’s former national deputy secretary of urban development and housing, who is sponsored by the Humphrey Fellowship. “I think this year of stepping back and stepping out of the active life that we have as professionals and being able to reflect, to learn, to exchange ideas — it’s very useful.”

Arvizu-Machado’s sentiments are echoed by many past and present fellows, says Bish Sanyal, MIT’s Ford International Professor of Urban Development and Planning and director of SPURS since 2004.

“The fellows mention that this one year has given them a real opportunity to reflect on what they have done in the past and what they are going to do in the future,” he says, adding that the value of developing professional networks with peers in other developing countries can’t be overstated. “Some have never met colleagues from another country before. The program provides the ideal setting to reflect on professional challenges, collectively, without political concerns which stifle frank deliberation in their home countries.”

While some SPURS Fellows might not be well-traveled before coming to MIT, they are nonetheless a uniformly “very highly motivated and politically powerful group,” Sanyal says — movers and shakers in their home countries in fields such as urban planning, economics, governance, and business development. Some notable alumni include the current managing director of the International Monetary Fund, a former CEO of the World Bank, former ambassadors to the United States from Colombia and Haiti, the corporate vice president of strategic programming of Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina or CAF (Latin America’s largest development bank), and a Nepalese Supreme Court justice.

“When the Ebola outbreak happened in Africa, the person who headed the Ebola response team in Liberia was a SPURS Fellow,” Sanyal says.

The benefits of having a such an accomplished and cosmopolitan group of people on campus flow both ways, says Allan Goodman, CEO of the Institute of International Education (IIE), which administers the Humphrey Fellowship for the state department.

“It really enriches MIT … and all the places that are participating,” Goodman says. “The undergraduate and graduate students interact with the fellows, and they wouldn’t ordinarily have that chance. You have a ready-made group of international consultants who are focused on the theme of your department.”

Each university participating in the Humphrey Fellowship program is assigned fellows based on a specific area of expertise. With SPURS housed within the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT, the programmatic focus is on urban and regional planning. Sanyal remarks that this focus is deliberate and consistent regardless of whether fellows are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State or other agencies from the fellows’ home countries. One difference, however, is that Humphrey Fellows are required to be professionally affiliated for at least six weeks with U.S.-based organizations in their areas of work or interest — an engagement described as a cross between an internship and pro-bono consultancy that provides fellows the opportunity to develop professional relationships with U.S. practitioners.

Peter Moran, director of the Humphrey program at IIE, says the biggest value to fellows at MIT and other participating universities is the ability to step out of their past professional lives and reflect from a fresh perspective on their professional aspirations to serve their nations in an interconnected world. In the process, they also benefit from the relationships with other fellows and professional partnerships that last years after they return home.

“To say it broadens your perspective really undersells it,” he says. “The diversity of the fellows is remarkable. It’s a lot of the world … and we are putting them all around the table together.”

By continuing to put fellows from diverse corners of the world together for over 50 years, SPURS has sparked lasting partnerships between fellows, as well as among SPURS alumni, MIT faculty and students, and other professionals they encounter during their time in Cambridge.

Two factors are key to maintaining the high quality of the program, Sanyal says.

First, additional funding could strengthen the program, and, to that end, he envisions sponsoring financially sustainable relationships with over a dozen local, national, and international agencies as long-term partners.

The second challenge is to revise the program’s objective in a rapidly changing world. This is harder to surmount. When SPURS was established in 1967, Sanyal says, there was widely held public perception that the United States ought to look outward to help democratic nations of the world.

“I think the challenge now is that many countries, including the U.S., are looking inward,” Sanyal says, adding that this inward turn increases the importance that SPURS develops a diverse portfolio of funding sources.

As Arvizu-Machado prepared to return to Mexico this spring, she recounted myriad positive experiences enabled by her fellowship — from lectures she was invited to give and graduate courses she attended to practicing yoga with her undergraduate dorm mates.

“Most important, I think, is the people I’ve met,” she says. “This includes, foremost, the other fellows. They are just amazing people. They have become part of my family. But also, some of the faculty and the extended network which this fellowship allows you to have access to. I’m very grateful to be part of this program.”

One of Arvizu-Machado’s co-fellows, Tenzin Jamtsho, agrees that the opportunity for personal connections with other fellows as well as with faculty highly respected in their fields is the aspect of SPURS that will continue to resonate when he returns to his native Bhutan. Jamtsho, director of administration and finance at Bhutan’s Druk Gyalpo’s Institute (formerly the Royal Academy), who is sponsored by the Humphrey Fellowship, says he pursued the fellowship after colleagues at home told him it would be “life changing.” His actual experience at MIT affirmed this expectation.

Jamtsho says the MIT campus offers fellows a “free-flowing environment” for learning, with opportunities to take whatever classes they’re interested in. During his fellowship, Jamtsho says he came to appreciate different ways to approach challenges — viewing problems through a “systems lens,” which he calls “a valuable skill that I am taking back home.”

Also returning to Bhutan with Jamtsho are some less-tangible aspects of his time at MIT.

“I’ve been fortunate to interact with people who are very intelligent and passionate,” he says. “What I’m going to take home is the kindness and humility of these people.”

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Vancouver, Canada. Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Paro, Bhutan. Chosen theme: Culture Introduction

History, traditions, ideas, and practices that characterize a civilization form a compelling tapestry called culture. A community's soul reflects its individuality and helps us grasp its essence. On our cultural adventure, we explore Vancouver, Canada; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Paro, Bhutan. These sites are a microcosm of their areas, with centuries-old customs and lifestyles. Culture, which encompasses human life, is the focus of this task. Shared experiences, ideals, and manifestations form a society's culture. It affects our identities, habits, and feeling of belonging. We want to discover the differences between these three places and the commonalities that unite us by studying their cultures. Vancouver is a model of cultural tolerance on Canada's west coast. This vibrant metropolis blends Coast Salish traditions with global influences. The city's culture reflects its past as a commercial station, Pacific gateway, and cosmopolitan metropolis. From Chinatown and Little Italy to the Punjabi Market, Vancouver's streets are a perfect mix of languages, cuisines, and cultures.

Indigenous art, artifacts, and storytelling are shown at Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology, demonstrating its devotion to Indigenous history. Indigenous performing arts survive thanks to the yearly Coastal First Nations Dance Festival. Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Vaisakhi show the city's tolerance for many cultures. Moving continents, we arrive at Bangladesh's bustling city, Dhaka. With a 1,000-year history, Dhaka proudly displays its culture. Here, old and modern live in dynamic harmony. Ahsan Manzil Palace and Lalbagh Fort symbolize the city's Mughal past, while rickshaw art on the busy streets captures its dynamic creative energy. Bangla, crucial to Bangladesh's liberation, remains central to its culture. Culture

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shapes history, as seen by the Shaheed Minar, which commemorates language movement martyrs.

Visitors may immerse themselves in the native lifestyle in the city's "bazaars," a sensory explosion of colors, noises, and smells. We next go to Bhutan's tranquil Paro valleys. Bhutanese culture and spirituality are embodied in this gorgeous town in the Himalayas (Fry & Chun, 2023). Bhutan's exclusive focus on Gross National Happiness rather than GDP shows its commitment to holistic well-being and cultural preservation.

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Perched on a cliff, Paro Taktsang, or Tiger's Nest Monastery, is famous. This hallowed location symbolizes Bhutan's spirituality and Buddhist devotion. Bhutan's colorful religious festival Paro Tsechu features traditional dances, rituals, and art, revealing the country's deeply ingrained culture.

Description and discussion of 3 important places

Vancouver, on Canada's Pacific coast, is known for its multiculturalism and cultural variety. The city has a mix of people, languages, and customs. Vancouver is multicultural because people from throughout the world live there. This cultural blend makes Vancouver

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cosmopolitan in its neighborhoods, food, festivals, and everyday life. Vancouver has many diverse cultural places and activities. Chinatown is one of North America's oldest and most significant. Its bustling marketplaces, historic buildings, and genuine restaurants immerse visitors in Chinese culture. Vancouver's English Bay hosts the annual Celebration of Light, an international fireworks competition that attracts thousands. The event's pyrotechnics synced to music symbolize numerous nations and cultures and demonstrate Vancouver's dedication to cultural exchange.

Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, is rich in history and culture. The city has been crucial to many emperors and kingdoms from ancient times.

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Dhaka's architecture, culture, and lifestyle reflect its history. The magnificent Lalbagh Fort captures Dhaka's heritage. Built-in the 17th century during the Mughal Empire, the fort's complex architecture and rich gardens reveal the city's cultural history. Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, is a boisterous April event. Dhaka's unique culture is celebrated with colorful parades, traditional music, and sumptuous feasts at the opening of the Bengali year.

Paro reflects Bhutan's cultural preservation and Gross National Happiness (GNH) focus. Bhutan's architecture, dress, and lifestyle reflect its cultural uniqueness. Bhutanese society is

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shaped by GNH, a development concept that values well-being above money. The annual Paro Tshechu religious festival is a major cultural event in Bhutan. It draws residents and visitors with colorful mask dances, ceremonies, and shows. The event connects individuals to their spiritual origins via religion and culture. Bhutanese Gross National Happiness promotes sustainable development, environmental protection, and citizen well-being. Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro provide different perspectives on culture and tradition. Vancouver's multiculturalism and cultural events show its variety, Dhaka's monuments and customs show its history, and Paro's dedication to cultural preservation and happiness exemplifies Bhutan's development model. These locations demonstrate the depth and variety of culture, making them significant destinations for tourists exploring human civilization.

Impact on the chosen places

Culture is the dynamic web of human experiences, connections, and endeavors that define a place. This essay examines cultural influences in Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro, Bhutan. Each city has a unique story of how individuals like me developed its rich culture. Vancouver's unique culture is shaped via personal connections. Residents engage, creating a cosmopolitan metropolis of cultures, languages, and ideas. As a Vancouver cultural activist, I've observed how personal experiences influence the city. Interacting with varied people has helped me appreciate Vancouver's diversity.

Vancouver is lucky to have cultural events. I've hosted ethnic celebrations to celebrate community traditions. Several groups present music, dance, and cuisine at the Vancouver Cultural Fusion Festival. These programs foster intercultural understanding and tolerance. Vancouver has altered culture by encouraging inclusiveness and dialogue. Diversity has shattered stereotypes and crossed obstacles. Sharing stories and cultures in Vancouver has promoted

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diversity and respect (Curran & Dolkarb, 2022). Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, is historical and cultural. Exploring its culture has enhanced my connection to the city and its people. Visiting Old Dhaka markets and chatting with local crafters taught me about the city's culture. Cultural experiences in Dhaka transformed me. Local artists and crafters helped me save ceramics and weaving. These projects preserve culture and enhance the local economy.

Through cultural exchange and preservation, my Dhaka experiences have molded its culture. By supporting local artists and customs, I have preserved Dhaka's past while embracing modernization. Bhutan's magnificent scenery makes Paro a unique cultural experience. Bhutanese culture shaped my values. Gross National Happiness and human-nature harmony define my perspective. Cultural exchange and collaboration in Paro have broadened my worldwide view. My culture and local celebrations have promoted cross-cultural dialogue and learning, strengthening the links to the Bhutan world. I recognize my Paro interactions and experiences are cultural. The links, stories, and love for Bhutanese traditions foster cross-cultural understanding. Personal experiences and interactions may transform city cultures in a connected world. Cultural engagement and variety power Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro. These cities flourish as global cultural hubs where personal stories, collaborative projects, and open-minded connections combine with collective narratives.

The Story in The Context of Geography Concepts

Space, location, and region help us comprehend how physical surroundings affect human activities and civilizations. Explore how Vancouver, Canada, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Paro, Bhutan exemplifies these concepts: Vancouver exemplifies urban space. This enormous metropolis sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountain Range. The physical layout and infrastructure influence urban space, affecting people's movement and interaction. The

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various Vancouver neighborhoods of Chinatown, Little Italy, and Punjabi Market each contribute to the cultural environment. The place is shown in how Gastown and Yaletown have separate identities owing to their history or urban development. Vancouver's skyscrapers, parks, international cuisine, and festivals give residents and tourists a feeling of place.

Vancouver is part of North America's Pacific Northwest. Stanley Park's rainforests, seashore beaches, and mountains give the city its regional character. Additionally, its closeness to the US border has led to economic and cultural relations with adjacent American communities. Dhaka, one of the world's densest cities, exemplifies urban congestion. The Buriganga River restricts the city's size. Rapid urbanization and population increase have caused vertical and horizontal expansion through high-rise structures and adjacent regions. Dhaka's neighborhoods, such as Old Dhaka, with its antique buildings and bustling marketplaces, reflect the place. Each neighborhood has cultural and social value, shaping the metropolis. The tiny alleys, busy bazaars, and traditional buildings depict Dhaka's past and present. Dhaka's regional prominence comes from being Bangladesh's capital and economic center. A hub of government, business, and culture, it links the nation.

Paro is a unique cultural zone owing to its individuality and preservation of traditional traditions. Bhutan's Gross National Happiness program emphasizes cultural and environmental integrity. Paro's Himalayan scenery defines its culture and how people connect with it. The regard for Paro's cultural icons, including the clifftop Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery, shows the location. These spiritual and historical sites make the area unique. Bhutan's focus on cultural distinctiveness has led to intentional seclusion from other influences, changing the region's meaning. Bhutan's regional identity as a symbol of cultural preservation and sustainable

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development in a rapidly changing world is strengthened by Paro. Migration and demographic trends shape Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro's cultures:

Vancouver: Migration shaped the city's diverse culture. Asian, European, and other immigrants have enriched Vancouver's culture with their customs and languages. Chinatown and Punjabi Market honor Chinese and Punjabi contributions. This multiculturalism has contributed to gastronomic fusion, heritage festivals, and a multicultural mindset. Dhaka: Bangladesh's metropolis has seen rural migrants seeking economic possibilities. This inflow has shaped the city's diverse terrain with rural and urban cultures. Traditional and urban lives influence architecture, gastronomy, and social standards. This influx has caused informal settlements and infrastructural pressures.

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Paro: Bhutan's isolationist policy has preserved its culture by limiting migration. However, economic forces are driving rural-to-urban migration. Paro's culture is changing as more Bhutanese youngsters leave agriculture.

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Maintaining cultural roots while accepting economic progress is difficult. Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro demonstrate how geography and culture are linked. These localities accept their surroundings, form different identities, and contribute to regional contexts. Population dynamics and migration influence their cultures, stressing the relationship between human mobility and cultural change.

The personal impact of selected locales

Vancouver, on Canada's west coast, thrives on its ethnic variety.

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My worldview and admiration for diverse cultures have been shaped by the mosaic tapestry spun by ethnic populations. I encountered a variety of languages, cuisines, cultures, and worldviews on Vancouver's busy streets. This encounter opened my eyes to new viewpoints that enhanced my life. Vancouver's many cultures allowed me to meet individuals from different backgrounds. Conversations with other people showed me the richness of different beliefs, practices, and traditions. The lively Chinatown, Little Italy, and Punjabi Market revealed others' lifestyles. These experiences taught me to appreciate diversity and realize that humanity is more important than culture (Roman, 2018).

My Vancouver experiences helped me grow personally. Exposure to diverse cultures forced me to face my preconceptions. This self-examination challenged my preconceptions, encouraging empathy and humility. The city's focus on inclusivity and tolerance allowed me to express myself without criticism. Through this, I learned the value of constant learning and flexibility for personal progress. Vancouver allowed individuals from many countries to bond. These interactions shaped my identity. Sharing tales, meals, and experiences with people from quite diverse backgrounds broadened my worldview. These interactions reminded us that our narratives are intertwined and that our links form us.

Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a vibrant cultural hub that has shaped my identity and belonging. From its bustling marketplaces to its ancient landmarks, Dhaka is full of history and tradition, revealing an intriguing and transformational world. Exploring Dhaka's culture was like travelling across time. The city's history is remembered through Ahsan Manzil and Shaheed Minar. Immersing myself in traditional music, art, and food gave me a feeling of belonging to a place that, despite its differences, shared my beliefs and experiences. The friendliness and hospitality of Dhaka residents strengthened this relationship.

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I experienced significant realizations while walking through Dhaka's busy streets. The city's resiliency, the contrast of technology and history, and people's steadfast spirit taught me to accept change while respecting the past. I learned that unity and variety are strong during religious holidays, which changed my view of societal cohesiveness. I learned to appreciate simplicity and personal connection in Dhaka. I learned the significance of human contact in dynamic marketplaces, where merchants welcome customers warmly. My appreciation for education and spirituality shaped my view of lifelong learning and reflection. Dhaka's tenacity and the people's commitment to retain their tradition despite modernization reminded me of the value of roots.

Paro, amid Bhutan's beautiful countryside, prioritizes happiness and spiritual well-being. Paro changed my life, helping me develop and connect with this magical nation's culture. Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (GNH) ideology challenged my achievement standards. I like the focus on overall well-being, community, and environmental care. The peaceful monasteries and prayer flags in the air made me rethink my contentment. I discovered myself in Paro's tranquillity. I discovered peace in reflection away from contemporary distractions. My program included mindfulness and meditation from Bhutan, which helped me gain self- awareness and purpose.

Bhutanese culture has shaped my health. The happiness, mindfulness, and environmental connection I learned in Paro have shaped my life. The feeling of connectivity with myself and the world has changed my priorities, creating a more balanced and satisfying existence. Vancouver's cultural richness, Dhaka's rich legacy, and Paro's focus on well-being have shaped my worldview. These three destinations have helped me develop, extend my viewpoint, and find

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my identity. Learning and connecting in these varied places continue to influence my self- discovery and personal satisfaction.

Interconnectivity of the places and experiences

Cultural tapestries are constantly changing due to numerous influences. Exploring the connections between Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro reveals surprising linkages. Personal experiences in each area have illuminated the cultural and global factors that define our environment. These encounters have made me realize cultural connections and their tremendous influence on my thoughts. Multiculturalism is evident in Vancouver, a booming coastal city in Canada. Its diversified population matches the city's thriving food scene, which offers international cuisine. Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, has a diverse cuisine that reflects its past as a cultural hub. On the Bhutanese Himalayas, Paro has a unique cultural identity founded on Buddhist traditions and stunning scenery.

Despite their distances, all three locations have mixed cultures. Global influences assisted by technology are partly to blame. Social media and easy travel have facilitated the cross-border interchange of ideas, art, and customs. Vancouver's Chinatown, for instance, blends Chinese and Western cultures, echoing Dhaka's Silk Road commercial history. Traditional Bhutanese architecture and contemporary influences in Paro demonstrate the worldwide tapestry of civilizations. I've been lucky to live in Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro and experience their unique cultures. Each location has molded my viewpoint. Vancouver exposed me to a "cultural mosaic," where variety is valued and adds to the city's vibrancy. This attitude shaped my visits to Dhaka, where diversity was celebrated despite problems. The busy streets of Dhaka's Old Town and Vancouver's Gastown reflect their metropolitan vibrancy.

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My stay in Paro was different yet complementary. Bhutan's serenity and strong spiritual undercurrents reminded me of mindfulness, which I learned at Vancouver's yoga facilities. This contrast helped me realize how common ideals vary by culture. The Bhutanese devotion to the environment and Vancouver's dedication to sustainability made me realize the need for connectedness in Paro. Reflecting on these interrelated cultural experiences shows that common ideals, historical linkages, and cross-cultural exchanges weave our global civilization. Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro show that civilizations are nodes in a vast network of human experience. The popularity of yoga studios in Vancouver and Dhaka and the enthusiasm for local handicrafts in Paro and Vancouver's artisan markets show these linkages.

This connection has drawbacks. The fast spread of global influences might eclipse local customs. It's important to remember that civilizations change. Global and local influences produce dynamic cultural manifestations that reflect our changing reality. Dhaka's rich art scene, influenced by global trends yet grounded in local storytelling, exemplifies this delicate balance. Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro represent global culture (Quainton, 2022). The features and global influences that link these sites demonstrate the power of human contact, communication, and invention. My experiences in each area have deepened my knowledge of this interconnectivity, proving that cultural exchange is two-way. As I travel, I am reminded that each connection adds to the mosaic of cultures, creating greater understanding and a more integrated human experience.

Conclusion

In Vancouver, Canada; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Paro, Bhutan, we explored the unique fabric of culture and geography, learning how they impact human experiences and worldviews. The investigation has shown how interconnected we are as a varied global society, encouraging

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everyday experiences and opinions across borders. Vancouver, known for its diversity and natural beauty, was our starting point. We found a happy cohabitation of many cultures that strengthen the city's personality. The mix of cultures and religions has created a thriving cultural landscape with festivals, foods, and art from across the globe. We next went to Dhaka, a city that embodies Bangladesh's history and perseverance. We saw old customs and new goals blend in the rush and bustle, capturing the nation's history to the present. Finally, we enjoyed Bhutan's Gross National Happiness ideology at Paro. Preserving Bhutanese customs in stunning settings showed how the environment affects culture. We learned that culture and geography shape individual experiences and views throughout our journey. Exposure to many cultures in Vancouver fosters tolerance and understanding. Dhaka's dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity forces citizens to question their identity in a changing world. Paro's natural scenery and spiritual focus have fostered a contented and harmonious lifestyle. Culture and geography blend to foster personal development and a better understanding of the world. As we finish our trip, interconnectedness emerges. Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro are separated by distance, but their human experience is not. Culture and location show how intertwined our world is. Each city's distinctiveness weaves human civilization. Vancouver's multiculturalism festival shows how people from different countries can coexist. Dhaka's lively mix of old and new shows the worldwide battle to retain cultural identity despite modernization. Pero's emphasis on spiritual well-being reminds us that all humans seek meaning and satisfaction, whatever of culture.

Culture and location are more than labels or geographic markers; they offer life flavor, color, and significance. They give us a feeling of identity and belonging, helping us connect with people and the world. The vast human experience is shown by Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro's diverse cultures. These expressions reveal people's values, history, and goals. As we stand at the

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intersection of these three locations, we see the necessity of honoring cultural variety. An aesthetically and emotionally fascinating tapestry is created by sharing ideas, customs, and experiences. As the globe grows more linked, we must value our humanity. Understanding and valuing the cultures and locations influencing people worldwide strengthens our relationships as a varied but cohesive global society. The trip to Vancouver, Dhaka, and Paro reaffirmed that our shared story transcends our tales. Culture and place celebrate the kaleidoscope of humankind. These cities teach us to be open, adaptive, and polite and discover beauty in our world's variety. Each culture is a thread that weaves our ordinary existence.

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From City To Serenity: Meet The Indo-Tibetan Designer Revolutionizing Slow Fashion With Zero Waste

Living in Delhi or Mumbai or any other bigger city, understanding the need to go sustainable is something that can come very easily to anyone. Here in big cities, we see mountains of garbage, monsters of pollution clouding the skies, endless cars crowding the streets and we end up finding ourselves in the very centre of the future – where planet Earth will sink into a dead end.

However, we have met people from second and third-tier cities who are aware of the need for green living and have made changes in their own lives to save the planet. Another superhuman has joined the ranks of those who have abandoned the conveniences and opportunities of big cities in favour of the quiet fulfilment that comes from finding inner peace in a simple life.

Meet Tenor- The Most Successful Man We Know

Tenor always had a passion for making things, and his interest in the arts & craft led him to pursue fashion design at college. He made the journey down south of India from his homeland in the hills to get his degree, and then, like so many others, he dove into the thick of things.

After exploring the cities for years finally the designer, entrepreneur, and master craftsman, Tenor decided to move back to the mountains to reconnect with nature and find solace.

A Slow fashion label

As a fashion designer, Tenor has seen the dark side of the industry, where fast fashion has taken over and exploited resources without a second thought.

His label Sharlho, however, is an attempt to bring back the concept of slow life and slow fashion. Tenor thinks fashion should focus on making things that last, & are aesthetically pleasing while benefiting society and the planet.

Along with the need to revolutionise slow fashion, He also realised that the preservation of indigenous arts and traditions was more important now than ever before.

Keeping the idea of promoting slow fashion while progressively introducing the traditional indo-Tibetian styles, Tenor started his label naming it after his last name -“Sharlho”

A sustainable label, Sharlho employs local craftspeople and reinterprets traditional Himalayan & Tibetian craftsmanship in modern forms. Tenor, who has always had a soft spot for the highlands, established Sharlho in Ramnagar, a little town not far from Dharamsala.

Sharlho – A Small Shop For Slow Fashion

The raw materials used to design these Into-Tibetian cloths come from throughout all the mountain states of India, as well as Bhutan and Tibet, and several different craft traditions inspire the patterns.

The action taken by Tenor revitalises the neighbourhood. The difficulties in managing a small, artisanal record company are no less but the zeal to overcome them and strike a healthy work-life balance is essential.

When We Don’t Waste, We Have More

This slow fashion label truly practices zero waste while sticking to its motto of slow fashion. Sustainable practices and slow fashion has gained traction in the fashion business in recent years. Sharlho considers these ideals to be fundamental to the label’s mission.

Tenor’s label is unique because it produces zero-waste clothes, which are not only environmentally friendly but also ethically made. Each piece is designed with great care, keeping in mind the rich cultural heritage of the region. The fabrics used are sourced from local artisans, and the designs are a mix of traditional and modern elements.

Tenor’s clothes are a reflection of his passion for sustainability and his love for his homeland. Tenor is committed to reducing waste in all forms and encourages this practice by repurposing scraps into decorative accents and cushion fill. This slow fashion brand is on the ideal framework that all the fashion industry should follow.

What Is Success For You

Tenor’s label is not just about slow fashion but also about preserving a way of life that has been passed down through generations. It is a tribute to the artisans and craftsmen who have kept the culture of the region alive and thriving.

When asked if he is happy to leave the comforts of big cities to settle in a small town in the hills to work on his slow fashion brand Tenor had the most joyful answer –

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This is yet another great example of your love of twisting yourself into ridiculous logical contortions rather than admit you might have been wrong. Did you take lessons on dancing the sidestep from the governor of Texas, by any chance? (<- is joke)

One, the Talmud is not part of the Hebrew Bible and thus is not considered biblical literature. Religious literature =/= biblical literature.

Two, few would describe the Talmud's description of the Bar Kokhba revolt and its aftermath as "mythology".

Furthermore, a careful reading of what I said did not actually "invoke biblical mythology and history to justify ethnic cleansing." The topic at hand was a post of yours that saying it was insanity for European Jews to claim ties to the Levant after two thousand years in Europe .... while ignoring that most Jews had had little choice about ending up in Europe and that, during those two thousand years, rigid religious laws had kept European Jews separate from Christians. I said nothing at all about whether or not that justified even the founding of Israel, let alone all of its misdeeds.

That is because I'm of two minds about that issue. Unlike you, I recognize that history seldom has any easy answers and I prefer to admit that sometimes there are no obvious solutions to complex problems.

And of course you have nothing to say about my detailed breakdown of the atrocities perpetuated by the governments of Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan in the name of creating and preserving their nation-states, so you just accuse me of being racist and supporting colonial domination. Typical. 🙄

Unlike you, I recognize that Israel is far from unique. While you're clearly a lost cause, it absolutely should be understood that nearly ever single nation that currently exists has, at minimum, engaged in cultural genocide in order to make their population fit the mold of the nation-state.

Many more have gone past that to the point of engaging in deportations and genocidal massacres and, contrary to what you seem to think, this is not a sole feature of states that are apparently guided by Western European imperialism. It also includes Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Darfur, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Macedonia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, East Timor, Turkey, and Uzbekistan ... which is why I'VE concluded that the problem is the idea of the nation-state itself, while you seem content that to only say there's a problem when you've concluded that a place is governed by a "Western imperial ideology."

It's very cool that you believe the Palestinians deserve to be free from colonial domination and exploitation. I actually believe the same. Unlike you, though, I believe the Kurds, Baloch, Syrian Turkmen, Iranian Azerbaijanis, and Ahwazi Arabs deserve the same. But you seem to be too busy sucking off the governments of Syria and Iran because they just so happen to be anti-Israel to give them any mind. What a shame!

In any case, since you've decided to ignore my main posts in favor of just asserting that I'm a racist and colonial apologist, I'm tired of arguing with you. Have fun sending yourself more sycophantic anon messages to make yourself feel better, you clown, and take care that you don't drown in your own splooge. 💖

Herein, hyperions-fate calls Israelis white in an argument with another user. The other user objects to the description of Jews as white. So, hyperion comes back with a separate text post that walks back his previous comment, probably make him look better:

It's curious that a self-proclaimed expert on the Middle East doesn't know that Mizrahi Jews in Israel tend to be more conservative and more hostile to Arabs in general and Palestinians in particular than Ashkenazi Jews in Israel, whom he seems to think much up the majority of Israel's population (which they don't) and can be described unproblematically as white (which they can't).

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