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southeastasianists · 3 years ago

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The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and the Temasek History Research Centre are presenting a series of publicly accessible lectures on the art and architecture of Southeast Asia.

This webinar series offers comprehensive introductory lectures in Archaeology and Art History of Southeast Asia with a focus on the pre-Modern to the Modern periods. Covering topics from major Southeast Asian land and maritime civilisations over the last 1000 years, these lectures will highlight the rich cultural heritage of ancient Southeast Asian societies. The archaeology component will cover the great civilisations and kingdoms such as Angkor, Dai Viet, Ayutthaya, Majapahit, and Malacca. It will provide a broad overview of the rise and dissolution of the major ancient powers in Southeast Asia and explain the interconnectedness of the region.

The art and architecture history component will address the material culture and technical knowledge of Southeast Asian societies. It will emphasise the specificities of ceramics, stone sculpture, textile and textile representation, bronze art, manuscript illuminations, as well as stone and wooden architecture productions and appreciation in the region. It will cover their circulation through trade and religious networks from the second millennium AD to the early 20th century with an emphasis on the Hindu and Buddhist civilisations, as well as the making of Islamicate material culture from the 13-15th centuries onwards.

This webinar series is designed for undergraduates engaged in Southeast Asia art history and archaeology curriculum as well as junior college or polytechnic students with interests in heritage and history. The series is also appropriate for educators and members of the public.

This webinar series is supported by Temasek Foundation.

Registration

This webinar series will be delivered online entirely. You can join the webinar at the specified date and time by registerting via the links on the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute website

Receive your unique link for joining the following webinars in the registration links listed below. Limited spaces only, register early to avoid disappointment.

If you have questions for the speakers, please key in your questions via the Q&A, stating your name and affiliation. The moderator will field them to the speakers during the Q&A session.

The topics covered are listed below, please see the website for details of dates and times.

Webinar 1: An Introduction to the AAHP Webinar Series: Art History and Archaeology in Southeast Asia

Webinar 2: Angkor (c. 9th-15th century): People, Monument, City, and Statecraft

Webinar 3: Introduction to Southeast Asian Relief Sculpture & Dress and Textile Representation in Southeast Asia

Webinar 4: Archaeological Evidence of Bagan and Arakan in Early 2nd Millennium AD

Webinar 5: Malay illustrated manuscripts with a focus on images of magic and divination

Webinar 7: Indianisation and Indigenisation of Southeast Asian Hindu and Buddhist Architecture

Webinar 8: Ayutthaya: Urban Networks and Global Connections

Webinar 9: Introduction to Ceramics in Southeast Asia & An Introduction to Buddhist and Hindu Bronze Sculpture in Southeast Asia with a Case Study on Javanese Bronzes (6th-15th century)

Webinar 10: Digging Up Dai Viet’s Glorious Past: An Introduction to Archaeology and Arts of Vietnam

Webinar 11: Discovering Islamic Southeast Asia in the Asian Civilisations Museum Collection

Webinar 12: Journey to The Centre of The World: Introduction to Spice Island Archaeology

Webinar 13: Introduction to Southeast Asian Forms of Mosque Architecture

#Southeast Asia #Art #Art History #Architecture

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annualsurveyresults · 7 years ago

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2017 Year End Survey Results

2017 Year End Survey!!!

Hi Friends…

Happy Valentine’s Day, we hope you’re all well and that love is in the air.

This email is going out to the awesome ones who responded to the poll (51 out of approximately 150 recipients). It turns out it hit a lot of people’s spam folders, so next year we will do a better job of clarifying the subject, etc.

As the survey has grown, there are now too many answers for us to add comments and include links, so this year the answers are coming as filtered lists (we cut where necessary, to try to be useful and concise).

Thank you so much for your answers!

Section 1: What is Tickling Your Brain

Meaningful Books

Margin of Safety by Seth Klarman

Sapiens

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

American Eclipse

Cryptocurrency

Seven Mysteries of Life

Owned: Property, Privacy, and the New Digital Serfdom

Tiffany Haddish The Last Black Unicorn.

Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad

Fourth State of Matter (New Yorker piece)

The President’s Devotional

Born a Crime

Creativity, Inc.

A Little Life

Hillbilly Elegy

Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

Don Quixote

Oryx and Crake

All the Rivers

The Fifth Season

The Nix

Persepolis Rising

The Female Brain

The Undoing Project

Moonglow by Michael Chabon

The Girls on The Train

Underground Railroad

When Breath Becomes Air

Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace

The Innovators

Caine Mutiny

Pachinko

Beyond the Sky and the Earth

Saints for All Occasions

We Were 8 Years in Power

The Odyssey: A Father a Son & an Epic

Achilles in Vietnam

Zero to One

The Taste of Empire

May We Be Forgiven

Homegoing

Being Mortal

Born to Run

The Smartest Kids in the World

Groovy Song or Band (well known artists/songs were filtered out, focusing on discovery)

James Booker

“Sound of Silence” - Disturbed

Electrocutioner – Soraia

Flamingo

I’m The One

Sharkmuffin

Chicano Batman

Lord Echo

Jason Isbell

Hank 3

Waist Deep in the Big Muddy

Zodiac by Dave Douglas and friends

Static and Ben El Tavori

Ben Franklin’s Song (the Decembrists)

Kevin Morby

CHVRCHES

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Secret Weapons

Squirrel Nut Zippers, Metropolitan Klezmer

Dr. Dog’s Abandoned Mansion

Old Crow Medicine Show

De La Soul

Despair

The XX

Favorite Apps or Websites (well known apps/sites were filtered out, focusing on discovery)

Autodesk Graphic, Robinhood

Kaggle

ParkNYC

Hades Star - game

Weather.gov - everyday weather

Strictly Dumpling Mike Chen Food Reviews on Youtube

overcast

TheRawStory.com

ThinkorSwim, Kerbal Space Program

Nextdoor

Design Home game, Monument Valley, Redbubble

childmind.org

Ars Technica

Duolingo, NPROne, Feedly.com

Remodelista

Verify (OCR receipts - expense tracking); Day One (journal)

Strava, belfastcommunityradio.org, All Trails app

Wirecutter

The RealReal, Pickett of London

Citymapper

cupofjo.com

.alltop.com/photography

goodguide.com

blinkist, farnamstreetblog, bothsidesofthetable

Podcasts (well known podcasts retained, focusing on reinforcing quality)

Chapo Trap House, Intercepted, Archaeological Fantasies

Fresh Air, RadioLab, Terrible -Thanks for Asking

The Daily, On Being, Radiolab

Planet Money, Pod Save America, Radiolab

Real Vision, The Moth

99% Invisible

S-Town

Kalaidocast

The Daily, Pod Save America, Lovitt or Leave It

Imaginary Worlds, Jay + Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Blank Check with Griffin and David

Slow Burn; Pod Save America; RadioLab More Perfect

Slate’s The Gist; MSNBC Rachel Maddow; Week in the Knees

Wow in the World, Deadpod, Dope Queens

The Daily, S*Town, How I Built This

Splendid Table, Pod Save America

Busy Phillips podcast

Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me; It’s Been a Minute; This American Life

NPR 1 (for Terry Gross), Global Politico, Preet Bharara’s new podcast

HBR Idea Cast, a16z, Tim Ferris Show

Adventures in Finance, Bloomberg Surveillance, The Moth Radio Hour

In Our Time, This American Life, Fresh Air

S-town, Revisionist History, Rachel Maddow

Section 2: Soul - Feeling Better

What Makes You Happy (answers filtered based on broad applicability and usefulness)

Silence

drawing

Puzzle Mania 😀

Beer and wine

The possibility of reducing work to three days a week

family time / family vacation

Salty food and walking the local golf course with my dog off leash

Tennis

My SodaStream

My dogs

Exercise

Los Angeles

Sleep

Freedom

Skiing

Jogging

Civic Engagement

Reconnecting

Reading

Learning about self-compassion

Robert Mueller

yoga and Bulgarian yogurt

Stress Relief (answers filtered based on broad applicability and usefulness)

Drawing cartoons on my iPad.

Crossfit & Krav

Table Tennis

Quiet Places

luna & larry’s coconut bliss dark chocolate ice cream

Running

Hot shower on the weekends

Building Stuff

Citibike

Tennis

Swimming/hot tub

Mindless computer games like solitaire

Long Walks

Making Art

yoga and Tango Dancing

Reading and Writing Poetry

Transcendental Meditation

Kickboxing

Skiing

Needlepoint

Stop Taking Things So Seriously.

Being organized to that I actually get the piles of papers/bills/etc off my “To Do List”

SLT (strengthen lengthen tone) UWS

Mindfulness practices & class (meditation, writing prompts)

Biking

Cooking

vodka or tequila mixed with club soda with a squeeze of lime

Meaningful Not-For-Profit Organization (no filtering, if you named it, it’s in here…)

Sleeping Giants

Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

misophonia research causes

Yvote

Israeli Venture Network

Humane Society of NY

International Refugee Assistance Project

Courageous Parents Network, helping families parent children with serious illness

The Bronx Freedom Fund

Goddard Riverside

IBD Support Foundation

Village Health Works

I just discovered the store BoxLunch, Badass Brooklyn Dog rescue is cool, also Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary is an amazing Group.

Hadassah hospital.

Jewish Funders Network

Child Mind Institute

CASA - court appointed special advocates for foster care children

EFF

The Trevor Project

Run For Something

Apex for Youth

Hazon

Indivisible, Hadassah

Child Mind Institute, Planned Parenthood

Mercy Corps

Harlem Children’s Zone

Indivisible

Second Harvest

City Step

Center for Justice and Democracy

Karuna Foundation

Speak Up Africa - helping mothers and newborns stay healthy

God’s Love We Deliver

Amani Global Works

Biblioburro

Gabby Giffords antigun PAC (giffords PAC) is fighting the right fight

AGW & WEACT (We Act for Environmental Justice)

ADL

Coney Island Prep

Polaris Project

American Cancer Society

Charity Water

Climate Reality Project

Inspiring Politician (no filtering, if you wrote it, it’s in here…)

No One/LOL (8)

Elizabeth Warren (5)

Donald Trump (“he inspired me to be active”) (3)

Tarana Burke (2) (#MeToo)

Kirsten Gillibrand (2)

Danica Roem (2)

Bernie Sanders (2)

Sally Yates (2)

John McCain

Jimmy Kimmel

Angela Merkel - her face says what I feel about American politics.

Adam Schiff

Samantha Bee

John McCain

Scott Stringer

Jeff Flake

Chris Murphy

Joe Kahn

Cory Booker

Michelle Obama

Jon Ossoff

Hillary Clinton

Bob Ferguson - Washington State Attorney General

Best Restaurant Experience This Year (no filtering, if you wrote it, it’s in here…)

PABU Izakaya in SF

Blanca

Berns Steakhouse in Tampa, FL

Breakfast Burrito from Frank’s on Fairfax

Sushi Nakazawa

Los Angeles Tatsu Ramen, Pork Bao on Melrose.

Asiate

Boulud Sud

Tomahawk steak at Gelso & Grand has changed me as a person

Park Avenue Summer

Pokeworks at lunch

Azurmendi ½ hour outside Bilbao Spain

The Modern (2)

Atlantic Grill

Candle Cafe

Barbuzzo (Philadelphia)

ABC Kitchen

Here’s Looking at You (LA)

Excellent Dumpling House in Chelsea

Burma Superstar

Blue Ribbon Brasserie, SoHo

Eataly

Quality Italian

Sate Kampar, Philadelphia

Shalom Y'all

Nix

Azurmende (in Bilbao)

Breakfast at Hyatt Kathmandu

Vietnam on First Avenue NYC

Maison Pickle

Jeni’s Ice Cream (ATL)

Sushi Takeshima in Kanazawa, Japan

Mastros

Picco Larkspur, CA

The Old Rose in the Jane Hotel

Souley Vegan - Oakland

Four Seasons Jackson Hole

Chris Aerni’s is the chef/owner of the Rosemont Inn in New Brunswick, Canada

Bite Into Maine - Lobster Roll

Sushi Inoue

Best Purchase Under $500 (answers filtered based on broad applicability and usefulness)

Allbirds runners

Samsung 4K HDR Monitor

Adidas Ultra Boost running shoes

Netgear orbi

Airpods (4)

5 nights of babysitting

SodaStream

InstantPot!

Deluxe Ninja blender

Salomon hiking boots

Brookes walking shoes

Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bag

Amope Electronic Foot File

Contigo hot cup for on-the-go. Really does keep my tea warm for 4hrs!

Madewell Jeans

Wrinkle-free shirts from LL Bean

Amazon Echo

Bombas socks (honeycomb support structure rocks)

We designed a glass vase and had it blown for us by Lexington Glassworks in Asheville, NC

Smart Light Bulbs

F2C Indoor Exercise Bike Stand trainer W/ 8 Levels of Resistance

Dream “Off The Beaten Path” Vacation (filtered to focus on discovery)

Northern India

Hill Tribes of India

The Color wars in India

Jacmel, Haiti

Rocky Mountain National Park

Lake Louise

Azores (3)

Portugal (4)

Mississippi

Namibia, Africa

Morocco

Aran Islands, Ireland

Northern Scandinavia

Lamu, Kenya

Palau

Iceland - Fire and Ice experiences

Cuba

Health Products or Insights (not filtered - you were all very interesting on this one)

Sleep more

ClassPass - yoga once a week

Pull-up bar that pops in above door

Stretches learned during physical therapy, amazing. Better posture while standing. Using a standing desk that can move up and down.

Switched from Eucerin face cream to Rose Hip and Hibiscus Moisturizer, skin feels much better.

One big meal a day

Citibike

under desk bike, apple watch

Yoga

I have begun Pilates this year and it really seems to work with my body. I am hoping I can join a studio to work with the machines next year. Also the foam roller will change your life ! I roll my back daily and it helps soooo much!

Not eating 5 or more hours before going to bed

Started tai-chi

Drink water

Cycling

doing at least a little bit of yoga or stretching every single day

intermittent fasting

alkali water

Flotation

Mindfulness in every-day moments

You can do a lot in one day rather than spread it out over 5-6 days

More mindful breathing.

Hiking with walking sticks really helps the knees.

Still searching for something that I will stick with

SLT and retinol nightly

Yoga. And stretching.

I had some imaging done on my heart. Does that count?

Feldenkrais

hot yoga (I know, it’s so 10 years ago)

Stretching!

Marula facial oil and MCT oil in coffee aka bulletproof coffee

Float tanks

Eating low carb

Insight: Dry Fasting as implemented by Dr. Sergei Filonov in Siberia – cured my friend’s debilitating Lyme disease with six weeks of treatment.

Magnesium Taurate (back pain)

Milk thistle

How often do you meditate?

3+ times per week: 6.1%

1 or 2 times per week: 18.4%

1 or 2 times per month: 12.2%

rarely: 22.4%

never: 40.8%

Prediction: Bitcoin price at the end of 2018

>$25,000 22.0%

Between $25,000 and $2,500 63.4%

<$2,500 14.6%

Prediction: Senate after 2018 Elections

Republicans gain seats (>51 seats): 6.4%

51 Rep / 49 Dem (stays the same): 4.3%

50 / 50: 23.4%

Democrats gain control: 66.0%

Prediction: Who will win the World Cup

“I don’t care”: 53.1%

Germany: 14.3%

Brazil: 10.2%

Spain: 6.1%

Argentina: 6.1%

All other choices too low to bother with…

Favorite Life Hack (light filtering for usefulness)

Always be kind to your wife

Make a daily list of three things each day for which you are grateful.

Rely on the experts. They’re generally right

Better to “get over it” quickly

Using binder clips to hold loose wires to back of desk

Gowanus is as cool of a neighborhood as it is ugly.

Seek out comedy and laugh as much as possible. Recent interests Tiffany Haddish and Judd Apatow has a few good laughs on his special.

You don’t control your circumstances, you can control how you deal with them

Ink + Volt Planner

shave only once a week

Practice patience…

This is probably common knowledge to everyone, but it turns out there’s an arrow near the gas display that tells you which side of the car has the gas tank.

I learned about living an aloha life and while it is not super easy in NYC it is always a conscious decision that has not failed to make me feel better

“Books make my bed dirty, and alas, I ain’t got no transcendental eyeglasses”

Technology is not my friend

I should’ve spent more time with the Gottliebs in 2017. Will not make that mistake again.

Less social media. Facebook / twitter / insta can be bad for you.

overnight steel cut oats

Voters need to show up

Gmail allows variations to your address that include inserting a “.” anywhere or adding +“whatever you want” before the “@”. Generally logins require both you’re email address and your password. Half of that equation (your email address) is publicly available. For painless added security, when creating logins to sites, consider adding “+whatever you want” to the email address. A hacker would require both your password and this variation on your email address, which no one but you would have knowledge of. Incoming messages can also be filtered into folders by variations of this kind if you like (so “+secure”; “+junk”; “+temp”; “+important”).

Stop watching the news.

It’s not as bad as it appears

To help kids be independent, we need to trust them.

Most damage can be repaired.

Be kind as often as you can because it will come back to you in spades

Book called subtle art of not giving a bleep….very good life advice

Take chances and try to be happy. Life is too short not to do so.

We need to regain a more equal distribution of income and the belief that we should take care of each other.

bidet

Getting old sucks

Growing old is good and becoming invisible has distinct advantages.

It’s not a new one, but work/life balance is CRUCIAL

Life is short.

When I say “yes” to something, what I am saying “no” to?

Electric power consumption will increase steadily over time notwithstanding efficiency gains in products that consume electricity

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billgrim34 · 5 years ago

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My brother Jay

My brother Jay’s influence on me as a musician is unparalleled. Having a brother in high school in 1964 when I was four gave me a window onto the staggering avalanche of great music that began within weeks of the Day John Kennedy Died that I did not realize others my age may not have had until years later. He and my brother Bob got me my first guitar, visible in the first photo. His 45 collection, which he abandoned to me, is a fascinating snapshot of the British Invasion/American response c. 1964-66. The LPs, which he inexplicably abandoned when he went to college, perhaps because he’d decided it was kiddie music and he needed to move on to more mature tastes, are now the cornerstone of my collection.

And his band, the Right Side, (Steve Rissler, Tom Santoro, Tracy Page, etc.) rehearsing in our basement (repertoire pictured below) set the example for me which I was to follow directly when my band Down and Away rehearsed there 25 years later, from 1991-94.

But he continued to set an example after his garage band years as he moved on to college and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) from 1968-72, organizing against the Vietnam war, moving after school with the SDS faction that joined the Socialist Workers Party to organize within the UE (United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America) at General Electric. He then returned to school to become certified at TOESL (Teaching Of English as a Second Language) which he has done in the Brooklyn schools ever since. My political consciousness and activity I owe completely to his example.

My awareness of the long tragic history of American intervention in Latin America began with his former high school girlfriend’s experience in the coup in Chile in 1973, led to my first high school research paper about it, a 2006 visit to the scene of the crime in Santiago, and involvement in the movement against Reagan administration intervention in Central America. And when I had to come home early from picking coffee on a Nicaraguan Solidarity Brigade in 1985 due to illness, he met me in Miami and flew home with me.

And his more “mature” musical tastes, primarily in the form of world music, have continued to influence me. Hoven Droven and the Northside Records Scandinavian folk compilations, the Chieftains and the Boys of the Lough, The Bulgarian madness of Ivo Papasov and Yuri Yunakov, Fela, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and Ruben Blades are just scraping the surface of the music he’s passed my way thanks to his World Music Institute (http://www.worldmusicinstitute.org/) membership.

But in 2005, we had a chance to revisit that “kiddie music” when we went to see the Cream reunion at the Garden, in the company of Curt Golden. Jay had seen them live in their original run. This show was a real homecoming, the closing of a circle, and with Jack Bruce’s passing, one that will not be repeated.

He read the Hobbit and the Fellowship of the Ring and part of the Two Towers to me every night while I was in the bath until he left for college in 1968. This sparked my interest in fantasy, mythology and superhero comics and with the publication of Conan #1 by Marvel, the sword and sorcery genre. I bought the paperback collections of Robert E. Howard’s original pulp magazine stories from Weird Tales in the 1930s, which included the essays The Hyborian Age, Parts 1 and 2. Part 1 covered the period from the end of the Ice Age and the rise and fall of Atlantis until Conan’s time, The Hyborian Age. Part 2 covered the period from Conan’s death to the beginnings of recorded history. This encouraged my interest in reading on my own and in ancient history and archaeology, since Howard went to great lengths to connect his fictional world to actual history, using actual historical country names (Cimmeria, Aesgaard, Vanaheim, Hyberborea, etc.) tribal names and religious figures (Mitra, Ishtar, Crom, etc.) Jay continues to feed my interest in these subjects through gift subscriptions to Smithsonian and National Geographic magazines.

But the biggest sacrifice he made for me was his 14 year old dignity during the summer of 1964, when our grandparents would take us to the diner in Newport VT. Although “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “Hello Dolly” were atop the charts, the song I insisted that they drop the dime on every time so I could sing along at the top of my lungs while he tried to disappear under the table was “Rag Doll” by the Four Seasons. Now that’s a good big brother.

#influences

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96thdayofrage · 7 years ago

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How dumb do Senators Cory Booker, D-NJ, Al Franken, D-MI, and Elizabeth Warren, D-OK, think we are? All three Democratic presidential hopefuls are “initial co-sponsors” of an Orwellian bill to “enhance” our government’s ability to “prevent genocide and mass atrocities” with military force: S enate Bill 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 .

Remember the US war to prevent genocide and mass atrocities in Libya? Where the Obama Administration toppled the secular Libyan state, and destroyed its national oil company to make way for US oil corporations? Where Hillary Clinton ordered the assassination of an African president, and left a failed state of warring militias, including ISIS, plus a modern-day slave trade and streams of desperate refugees risking their lives to get to Europe from Libyan shores.

The US war to “prevent genocide and mass atrocities” in Syria is of course ongoing, even though President Trump shut down Obama’s billion-dollar operation to train Islamist militias who were fighting each other when they weren’t fighting President Bashar al-Assad. The casualties in Syria are well into the hundreds of thousands, the refugees and internally displaced persons equal to half the pre-war population of 22 million. Nevertheless, Syria’s secular state, its national oil company, and its national bank still stand, thanks to Russia’s decision to draw the line and lend military support.

Let’s not forget Bush’s preemptive war. He gave us an absolutely ridiculous excuse: that he had to prevent Saddam Hussein from attacking the US with “weapons of mass destruction.” So the US invaded Iraq, destroying much of its infrastructure and archaeological heritage, killing a million or more Iraqis, and discharging so much toxic ordnance that the people of Basra and Fallujah now suffer high rates of cancer and unprecedented rates of birth defects. The US destroyed Iraq’s national oil company, opened its oil fields to Bush’s oil tycoon cronies, toppled a secular government, let a Shia minority seize power, and made way for the current battles raging between Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish militias. Most recently, the US destroyed the City of Mosul to save it from ISIL.

Saddam Hussein was not a nice guy, but if anyone—including Cory Booker, Al Franken, and Elizabeth Warren—believes that’s why the US did all that to Iraq, I’d like to sell them 500 tons of yellowcake uranium ore from Niger, along with the Washington Post and the New York Times—all at a one-time bargain basement price.

But they don’t believe that, and they don’t believe any outlandish claims that the US prevents genocide and mass atrocities or wants to. They don’t believe that WAR IS PEACE and FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, because whatever else we may think about Senators Booker, Franken, and Warren, they’re not that stupid. They’re just hoping that we are, or that we’re so mortified by Donald Trump that we’ll line up behind one of them or another militarist Democrat in 2020. Or they’re hoping that most of us are too damaged, distracted, disaffected, or disengaged to care.

Origins of S.1158 – the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017

Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, the Democrats’ top dog on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act. He is an avowed Zionist, frequently lauded by AIPAC, the Zionist Organization of America , and the Zionist press. He has supported US wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria, opposed the Iran nuclear deal, called for the removal of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, and said that the US cannot accept North Korea’s status as a minor nuclear power.

Cardin also joined Ohio Republican Ron Portman to introduce Senate Bill 7.20 – the Israel Anti-Boycott Act , which would make it a felony for Americans to support the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement that was created to protest Israel’s decades-long occupation of Palestine. If S.720 becomes law, avoiding the purchase of Israeli goods for political reasons will become a federal crime punishable by a minimum civil penalty of $250,000 and a maximum criminal penalty of up to $1 million and 20 years in prison.

Neither Cory Booker, nor Al Franken, nor Elizabeth Warren have joined the 43 Senators, mostly Republicans, co-sponsoring S.720. Such an outright assault on our civil rights might go down less well with their liberal base than preventing genocide and mass atrocities. Doesn’t every liberal Democrat, and indeed every American of good will, want to prevent genocide and mass atrocities? Only a psychopath wouldn’t.

As the US and NATO’s war on Libya began, Pakistani scholar Tariq Ali wrote in the Monthly Review, “The sheer cynicism is breathtaking. We're expected to believe that the leaders with bloody hands in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan are defending the people in Libya. The fact that decent liberals still fall for this rubbish is depressing.”

On the fifth anniversary of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, Ali wrote that, “The human cost of this war would, if some other country were doing it, be labeled genocide.”

Democrats for Preventing Genocide and Mass Atrocities

Twenty Democrats, including Booker, Franken, and Warren, but only five Republicans, have signed on as co-sponsors of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Mass Atrocities Prevention Act. Indeed, much of this Orwellian movement is coordinated within the elite, richly resourced, corporate funded, ideological bastions of the Democratic Party. One of these is the “ENOUGH Project to counter genocide and crimes against humanity ,” founded by career militarists John Prendergast and Gayle Smith. Enough is an NGO subsidiary of a larger NGO, the Center for American Progress (CAP). CAP is a think tank, aka propaganda vehicle, founded by Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager John Podesta. Podesta played key roles in both the Clinton and Obama Administrations prior to his Wikileaks notoriety.

Another key pillar of genocide prevention propaganda is Harvard’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy , founded by Samantha Power. After Power became its first Executive Director. she worked with “the US Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute” to produce Mass Atrocity Response Operations , a Military Planning Handbook . As President Obama’s Ambassador, she went on to crusade for US/NATO wars in Libya and Syria, then to rant, rave, and fulminate about Russia.

One of ENOUGH’s greatest propagandistic achievements is STAND , “the student-led movement to end mass atrocities,” which declares that it’s on a mission “to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and end genocide.” STAND has chapters on high school, college ,and university campuses all over the US with regional coordinators in the West, Midwest, Southeast, Eastern, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. John Kerry, Ben Affleck, George Clooney, and John Prendergast have all appeared to speak at its campus events.

STAND shows a list of films and promotes a list of books about Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Darfur, the Holocaust, and Rwanda, all of which support the justifying narratives that prevail in the US foreign policy establishment. STAND’s R2P— [ Responsibility to Protect ] — Student Journal is now accepting submissions from both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

I’m sure that a few veterans of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) , and the movement to end the Vietnam War are reading this and shaking their heads, as are a few of the millions who surged into streets all over the world desperate to stop the Iraq War in 2003. Who imagined that one year later, a national, networked student lobby for war would be growing out of the Save Darfur movement with so much institutional support in Washington D.C.?

STAND, the Aegis Trust, and their matching concerns

In 2015, STAND became the official youth chapter of the Aegis Trust , an offshoot of the UK National Holocaust Center. Aegis claims responsibility for the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda, which exists to enshrine the official lies equating the Holocaust and the Rwandan massacres of 1994. These lies are at the heart of the Western interventionist canon and the Rwanda/Israel Pact . A page of the Aegis website reads:

“We failed in Rwanda. We failed in Srebrenica. But you are writing a different future. Today I am moved, and I am inspired.” - UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon

That reminded me of Norman Finkelstein calling Ban Ki-moon “a comatose puppet of the United States.”

STAND’s “conflict areas” of concern match those of the Aegis Trust: Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Burma, and Syria. Palestine has never been on their lists. STAND’s “policy statements” read like those of the Aegis Trust, the Enough Project, and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, and STAND chapters lobby their House Reps and Senators accordingly. How deep into the deep state is that?

Whatever the answer, passage of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act is now among STAND’s top priorities, so they’re no doubt on the phone requesting meetings and urging Senators Booker, Franken, Warren and others to move their bill out of committee to the Senate Floor.

Will anyone call to tell these Senators that WAR IS NOT PEACE, THE US DOES NOT PREVENT GENOCIDE, and there’s no way they could honestly believe the bs in this bill?

#war and empire

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Vietnamese archaeologists unearth 3,000-year-old cemetery hidden in a cavern

An ancient cemetery, dated back to some 3,000 years ago, has been unearthed in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, with some of the most intriguing finds including human skeletal fragments stored in ceremic pottery, VietnamPlus reported.

The cemetery, hidden inside a limestone cavern in Na Hang District, was suggested to belong to people living in the Iron Age (1,300BC - 600AD), based on the historic artifacts and cultural signs found inside, said Trinh Nang Chung, head of the team from Vietnam's Institute of Archaeology.

His team was notified of the cavern by the Institute of Archeology and Museum of Tuyen Quang, which discovered vestiges of the prehistoric cemetery during a March excavation. Read more.

#archaeology #cemetery #archeology #vietnamese

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Top 10 Underrated Places in Asia You Need to Visit

looks like your bucket list just got a little bit longer welcome to mojo travels and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 underrated places in Asia you need to visit are you a fan of our videos be sure to subscribe to mojo travels and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos for this list we're taking a look at the most relatively underappreciated places throughout Asia the travelers would be wise to add to their must-visit lists in the coming years number 10 Busan South Korea located on the southern end of the Korean Peninsula this tragically underrated port city is home to picturesque mountains scenic beaches and a rich cultural history temple hoppers will love exploring Poussin's many religious sites with each one offering up something unique take a stroll through the Chuckle chief fish market the country's largest before visiting the colorful and eclectic kam Chong culture village watch the sunset on high and a beach before choosing one of Poussin's many culinary institutions if you're looking for a uniquely South Korean experience but want to avoid the dense sprawl of Seoul head to Pusan number nine by Thailand far removed from the sun-soaked beaches of Thailand south is a tiny mountain town that's well worth the winding three hour bus ride it takes to get there by is slowly becoming a tourist hotspot thanks to its fantastic night market endless rows of shops and restaurants and its proximity to some truly great sights just a quick scooter drive out of town you'll find a ton of great spots such as the pike canyon rice fields and even a giant white Buddha pie is still relatively new to the Thailand tourist trail but seems poised to make a big leap in popularity in the coming years so get there soon number 8 the Wong prabang laos Luang Prabang is louses cultural and spiritual capital home to breathtaking temples a fantastic array of food and some of the best natural wonders in the world the first thing you'll notice upon arrival is the architecture which feels less like Southeast Asia and more like Southeast France climb to the top of Luang Prabang centrally located Hill for a 360 degree view of the city's many sites take a day trip to the picturesque kuang SI waterfall and bathe in one of its many pools PS while in Laos don't forget to check out the Plain of Jars an archaeological area strewn with many centuries old stone jars with a mysterious past number seven palawan the Philippines water lovers rejoice palawan is an archipelago province unlike any in the world it's home to some of the most beautiful stretches of beach on earth making it the perfect place for a little R&R; rent a kayak and explore some of the regions water caves or if you're feeling a little more adventurous why not do a little scuba diving but la Wan is surrounded by spectacular coral reefs that are guaranteed to dazzle even the most seasoned of underwater veterans hello one is slowly becoming a favourite destination of backpackers the world over so you'd be wise to pay it a visit sooner rather than later number six began Mayan Mar due to its tragic modern history Mayan Mar formerly known as Burma as a whole is very under explored and underrated but we only have time to focus on one place and begun is an easy choice it's located smack dab in the middle of the country which only opened itself up to tourists in 1992 the town is best known for its stunning array of temples that dot the surrounding landscape one that's best seen from the basket of a hot-air balloon there are many temples to see but the two you don't want to miss out on are the dummy Yanni Pato and the ananda pahto began is still relatively untouched by tourism making it the perfect place for intrepid travelers number five koron Cambodia looking to get away from it all head to koh rong crystal clear waters that are just perfect for diving snorkeling and all other manner of fun water based activities surround this island paradise on land you'll find lush forests that are calling out to you to be explored wind down with a cold beer at any of the islands many beachside bars or enjoy a delicious plate of fried crab or red curry at one of the many restaurants quran isn't as popular as some of Thailand's islands but that just makes it even more appealing number four Gansu China if you're someone who's constantly searching for the next great photo op then Gansu Province in north central China is the place for you you it has a little something for everyone from portions of the Great Wall and colorful mountain ranges to sandy deserts and ancient temples there are so many different reasons to visit this eclectic portion of the country from the incredible Mogao caves to the historically fabled Silk Road don't let GaN suicides deter you from paying at a visit in the near future as its exclusivity makes it one of the most unique travel destinations in all of Asia number three Malacca City Malaysia a unesco world heritage site malacca city is Southeast Asia's hidden jewel steeped in history the city has changed hands five times since the 15th century a fact represented by its diverse architecture take a stroll along the banks of the malacca river and take in some of the city's impressive street art or better yet take a trip back in time and visit christchurch situated in the centre of the picturesque dutch square another must-see is the relatively new malacca straits mosque located on a man-made island that is a wonder to behold especially at night we can't imagine that malacca city will remain underrated for long number two don lat vietnam people come to vietnam for the food the history and the scenery and a lot located in the central highlands has all three while it may not be as popular as Ho Chi Minh City in the south or Hanoi in the north it is no less inviting grab a cup of traditional Vietnamese drip coffee and explore the night market or take a day trip to Danbury Falls stopping on the way back at one of the various tea plantations which are some of the most beautiful in the entire world one of the best parts about dalat is the temperature which is considerably cooler than the rest of the country number one Nusa Penida indonesia it's official no trip to Bali is complete without hopping on a 45-minute speed boat to neighboring new SAP Anita the island is home to a plethora of breathtaking sights from the endless leaf photographable Cullen King Beach to the delightfully clear waters of Angels Billabong Lagoon the terrain is rough and the roads are worse but the views are unrivaled despite its proximity to one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet this island has remained relatively untouched by tourism until very recently but with so many incredible sights it's only a matter of time before resorts start to pop up so as with any underrated place get there before it becomes overrun with tourists do you agree with our picks check out these other great clips for mojo travels and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos

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15 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam

It’d be no exaggeration if I predict viet nam a property of beauty, because it is cent percent true. Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country in the South China Sea famous for its pristine shores rivers and Buddhist pagodas. Vietnam is more than that although yes , there are cities and locations which you might not believe lovely. An excursion to this nation is like an adventure of its own. Finding new, beautiful shore each time; giving preference buds an entirely new adventure with best fish; riding to mountains that are lonely; celebrating the silhouettes of cities like Ho Chi Minh from skies bars and enjoying the rich wild life in the islands are a few of the experiences in Vietnam that may remain etched in your memory. Vietnam is for everybody else, make it a beach lover, history enthusiast, leisure sailors, mountain goat or a adrenaline junky; it really is an entire destination that’s now each day.

My Son

An essential archaeological place, located about the central coast of Vietnam close to the Duy Phú Village, My Son is among Southeast Asia’s main ancient destinations. Once being the most location for Hindu ceremonies, My Son is the place you are able to observe a number of marvels of temples. It is supposedly built between 4th and 14th century the Champas, by the then rulers.

Hoi An

Hoi An is an ancient coastal town and the trading post of south-eastern Asia. The town is just one of the must see places. Architecture and the style of these buildings signify a great amalgamation of west west and the east.

Old Canal, Japanese-designed Bridge, Pagoda, Temples , and French Colonial Houses nevertheless reflect the old world allure. For anyone who love Hoi An can be an perfect choice where you can unwind within their stunning and not as crowded beaches or enjoy the nightlife in one of many cafes by this river.

Hoi An can also be an ideal place to taste real food. If you want to learn the art of food style, you can combine a cooking class.

Ba Be National Park

Tranquil Ba Be National Park is absolutely magnificent with the three Ba Be Lakes in its heart, rimmed by karst peaks and populated slopes. Most people come here to take calm vessel trips or kayak over the lake and explore the caves full of stalagmites and stalactites in the area, but for the more busy, additionally there is exceptional trekking and trekking in the mountains here involving ethnic minority villages. This is one of the most tranquil areas in viet nam, and the evening, travelers who spend here sleeping in conventional home stay accommodation over the lakeshore, allowing an adventure of rural living that is simple.

The rare mammals, butterflies, turtle, and fishes which could be viewed here attract nature enthusiasts and photographers from throughout the earth.

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is Vietnam’s identifier. Located about 130 km east of Hanoi in northern Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is well famous because of the water; bunch of limestone rocky outcrops rising and lush shore. The island is indeed among the prettiest places in viet nam and probably the most visited as well. An individual will find lakes and caves. It is astonishing to see how on the centuries this island has been processed into something. Halong Bay can be actually a picture-postcard destination having its blue sea and water cliffs sprinkled throughout with karst topography. Locally known as ‘where the dragon descends into the sea’, this Halong Bay has multiple breeze and lime stone caves lakes, and grottoes.

Hue

If I may put it in this way Hue is the capital of Vietnam. Situated in Central Viet Nam on the banks of the Perfume River, Hue formerly functioned as the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty. Today, the former period’s vestiges are reflected from the architecture, cuisine and culture of the city, which makes it one of the best places to see in Vietnam. Of the city’s monuments, the Citadel is probably by far the most famous. Once the seat of the Nguyen emperors, the Citadel is a sprawling complex of expansive palaces, ornate temples, gates and walls Another crucial milestone on the lake is that the city’s official emblem, the Thien Mu Pagoda.

Mekong Delta

Probably, the significant tourist attraction in Mekong Delta is your colourful market that sells a melange of locally grown items. This place offers a treat from simply taking you. Needless to state, you are bound to have a wonderful experience seeing with southwestern viet nam at Mekong Delta. The Mekong River nearby additionally serves as an aid to get this to agricultural region fertile by creating a maze of canals and streamsit is also known as the’Vietnam’s Rice Basket.’ The Delta which extends between the Gulf of Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City Delivers plantations to more than the third of the country.

Sa Pa

Sa Pa is a movie perfect destination in Vietnam. Surrounded by mountains, rice terraces, Sa Pa is a beautiful town that is frequently used as a base for sipping villages and rice paddies and trekking at the Hoang Lien Son Mountains. Tours round Sa Pa supply the ability to witness amazing waterfalls; interesting traditions adventure yummy food and the lifestyle of the regional tribes. One has to go hiking in the mountains of Sa Pa for views of the mountain and jungle ranges of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh

Speedy internet food , low rates and high standards put Saigon up as a traveling or nomad destination. Around town there’s plenty to keep visitors busy, French age architecture for example Vietnam’s niches, Ben Thanh Market, at District 1, the War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral being the major tourist draw.

The most useful of those things to do in Saigon are the trips and tours visitors can take out of the town. The Cu Chi tunnels are both local and provide a true insight to what went on within the American War. This one will be my choice, if you only do one tour in Vietnam.

The fascinating and special Cao Dai temples camera be along with the Cu Chi trip, visit for the noon ceremony. street walking in the core of the backpacker region before heading back to Saigon for lunch alternatively simply take into the water to get a Mekong, villages and markets tour.

Bao Loc

Located right among Ho Chi Minh city and Dalat, Bao Loc has been an important stop for us after a pretty awful trip on highway 20. Although the town might not look like much and feel like a compulsory remainder for people riding throughout the country, it adopts a couple of paintings like a few of Vietnam’s green tea (you can go to a few of the tea plantations close to the city) and some pretty good food, but the real gem hides from the nearby Dambri Waterfall Resort.

Inside this massive park you’ll come across that the Dambri waterfall. This high stream of water comes crashing at an incredible speed and makes for an unbelievable sight. There could force you to realise Dambri is As the opinion is impressive from below, becoming down. It’s well worth the excess day outside of one’s itinerary if you’re driving through viet nam subsequently spend the night in Bao Loc.

Hanoi

The funding of Vietnam is the frenetic heartbeat of the nation and a place that befuddles travelers just as much as them appeals. The motorbike frenzy, pollution, and clamor of street vendors can get too much for some travelers, but Hanoi may be your place when you’d like to dive into Vietnamese city lifetime. While history buffs should get a bee line here simply to see the bundle of excellent museums the old town quarter has lots of charm being offered. The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and also Vietnam Fine Art Museum are both introductions to the artistry of the nation, while the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is an important tribute to the founder of Vietnam.

Nha Trang

For sandy fun in Vietnam, Nha Trang is king. The beach trundles for six kilometers along the shore of Nha Trang city that is central and through summertime is filled with foreign visitors in addition to families on a break. There is excellent swimming here with swimming pool areas for relaxing days taking in the sand and sun along with manicured lounging areas that get this a great option. Should you get bored of sunbathing, the ancient Po Nagar Cham Towers are just to the north west round the Xom Bong Bridge and have been used as a place of worship here as at least the 7th century (using some historians saying the site itself has been a place of active worship since much sooner ). There’s also an excellent museum dedicated to the task of Alexandre Yersin who discovered the cause of the bubonic plague and also founded Nha Trang’s Pasteur Institute (which still carries out vaccination programs in Vietnam today).

Dalat

Located around a lake and a golf course, on the Lang Biang highlands, Dalat is a serene and trendy location for a perfect holiday escape. Dalat has cool nights that are soothing and days. The climate is rightly tagged as’eternal spring.’ This holiday destination boasts with flowerbeds which have put it among the places to see in Vietnam of its magnificent lakes, waterfalls, and lush green valleys.

December — March will be the ideal time to stop by Dalat. The current weather remains comfortable. There’s not any rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor pursuits. The flowers blossom within this spring up, making Dalat all the more vibrant and romantic.

Ben Tre

Vietnam includes several destinations that are for people that like to take an trail. 1 such gem is Ben Tre. Situated on the bank of River Mekong, Ben Tre is one of the best. The spot has attractions such as coconut candies factory. An ideal afternoon in Ben Tre would be to stop by the factory place sail at dusk to catch fireflies to sample their premium candies and watch sunsets that are amazing. Ben Tre is a place for romance and ideal to go to with your own partner.

Kon Tum

Situated in the Central Highland, Kon Tum is a Weary city sitting on the Border of Their Dakbla River. The place is without almost any hustle and bustle and so makes for a terrific place to see at Vietnam. Although the town could be the base for visiting other hot places has some attractions including the architecture of a unique. The spot is ideal to catch two or a beverage at the day once the most of the town involves break.

Con Dao

Con Dao Archipelago is an unspoilt destination in Vietnam. It reflects a history under French as Con Dao was once home to probably the prison in Vietnam Even though tired in character. Con Dao has opened its door for tourism. The biggest island of this Con Dao archipelago is Con Son, which is a laidback getaway with gorgeous beaches some magnificent Hawaiian buildings and challenging treks and park. Some of the best approaches is by watching sea turtles laying eggs hiking in the park, diving and dangling out from the beaches.

Quy Nhon

Quy Nhon is a beach lovers’ heaven. Operating out of Central Vietnam,” Quy Nhon is among the places which you would like to wake up every morning ; sand shore and tidy roads make this destination a favourite of tourists everywhere across the universe. It can also be an perfect honeymoon destination in Vietnam without a uncertainty. Expect large amount of pure beauty fresh seafood along with also guest houses to crash into.

Ninh Binh Province

Blessed with natural beauty, fundamental Vietnam based Ninh Binh state offers sights of splendour and wildlife at book and the park. Located south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh province is just one of those spots frequently visited types and also by travellers. The high lights of this post include the landscape of Tam Coc that can be seen by taking a traditional boat ride and also seeing of Trang An Grottoes, a UNESCO Site. Additionally being heavily commercialised, you’ll witness many hotels and restaurants here. You may go to Samson Beach for a day Cuc Phuong, and the wild life book since Ninh Binh state is located near Thanh Hoa Province.

Bai Tu Long Bay

Located in the north east Vietnam, Bai Tu Long Bay is actually really a surreal island which continues to the border. Even the Bai Tu Long National Park shares the boundary the famed Ha Long Bay. The island can be as amazing as its beachfront destination of course, if we may a wee bit more magnificent. It is an ideal destination for anyone who’d love spend appreciating the type all by them and to escape the busy Ha Long Bay. An individual can elect into the Bai Tu area for ship trips and pleasure in the slow life with this island.

Mui Ne

Probably one of the most bustling beach destinations was a sleepy backwater destination that stayed discounted by most tourists. The destination is one of the very crowded weekend attractions in viet nam today. Mui Ne can be found at a short distance in Ho Chi Minh City and hence can be called a taste for visitors which are eager to pay for a large sum to stay in luxurious resorts. Mui Ne delivers a casual atmosphere and has good stretches of sand. It’s a place to unwind and get that tan.

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Archaeological Excavation Reveals Ancient Brick Tomb in Hanoi

via VNA/Vietnam Plus, 19 October 2023: Ancient brick tomb discovered in Hanoi's Hong Ha commune during road construction; believed to date back to the 1st-4th centuries.

via VNA/Vietnam Plus, 19 October 2023: The Hanoi Museum, in collaboration with the Institute of Archaeology and the People’s Committee of Dan Phuong district, is excavating a brick structure in Hong Ha commune, believed to be an ancient tomb. This follows the discovery of another ancient tomb in the same area on May 12, which is thought to date back to between the first and fourth centuries. The…

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Where to go in November: 8 destinations that will make you forget the grisaille

November finally announces the end of the sunny days. This time does not motivate you? Do you dream of beaches, palm trees and heat? It may be time to plan a small vacation. Here are the 8 destinations you should visit during November. Lanzarote, land of volcanoes Like most of the world, temperatures drop in November. And Lanzarote too ... 27 to 24 ° C on average, nothing to do with the drops of the Old Continent! The temperature of the water (around 20 ° C) allows even the least chilly to take a dip. If you are still not warm enough, a hike in the volcanoes of the north-west of the island is required. Discover the lunar landscape gathering nearly a hundred peaks. The last eruption dates back 200 years, but volcanic activity continues underground. This phenomenon is also demonstrated during guided excursions: a branch can catch fire by merely being driven into the ground. Agadir, Morocco differently Morocco is more than sunbathing and souks. Looking for a new activity? Why not go surfing during a stay in Agadir? Do not panic if you take a wave. The average water is 22 ° C and the midday sun shines at 25 ° C. Going to Agadir is also an opportunity to go on an adventure in the mountains by car rental and discover the wonderful landscapes of the Anti-Atlas. Stop at Tafraoute, a small town in the region surrounded by unique granite boulders. A weekly market is held every Wednesday. You can buy souvenirs and taste fresh fruits and vegetables from the area. Split & Krka, the autumnal beauty of Croatian landscapes Croatia is attracting more and more tourists. And for a good reason: its views are breath-taking. It is therefore in low season that you have to go there to enjoy this region without crossing masses of tourists. Okay, you will not be able to bathe and the temperatures will be far from being so hot (plan a little wool), but the atmosphere will be calmer there. Stroll through the streets of Split and discover in peace the famous attractions of the city, such as Diocletian's Palace. About 80 km from the capital of Dalmatia is one of the most popular national parks in the country, Krka. Here you can discover the fantastic Skradin Falls and other waterfalls. The park is also home to monasteries, an archaeological site and more. All this with a touch of autumnal color. Cyprus, the land of Aphrodite The coast of Cyprus is like a work of art. At 24 ° C, the temperature of the water is still favorable for swimming in November. Opinions diverge as to the most beautiful beaches in the region but it is clear that Lady's Mile Beach (south of Larnaca) stands out. In search of loneliness? Go to the Akamas peninsula where you will not cross a cat for miles. Autumn is the perfect season to discover the nature of the island. Go hiking in the Troodos Mountains. The region is also known for its heritage: do not miss to visit the painted churches listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. If all these explorations make you hungry and thirsty, stop by one of the old taverns, like the Berengaria Café whose terrace offers a splendid panorama. Too much wind to eat outside? Warm up near the fireplace. To get around easily during your stay, consider renting a car. Dubai: sun and heat guaranteed Going to the UAE is to be sure to have sun and heat, whatever the time of year. Dubai is the ideal destination for those looking for summer time. Just relax on Jumeirah Beach while temperatures peak at 31 ° C to feel like summer is back. To cool off a bit, aside from taking a dip, enjoy the 22 ° C Dubai Mall with some shopping. In the evening, enjoy the sunset show overlooking the city from the Festival City area. The Dominican Republic, lazing in November Have a good time before taking your towel and relaxing under the shade of a palm tree. Then start the evening with good grills and a glass of rum. This is what the program of your next vacation might look like under the sun of the Dominican Republic. For a little more action, take part in a buggy tour. Visit a plantation, ride on the beach of Macao Beach and cool off in an underground river. Be careful, do not be afraid to get dirty! To explore the surroundings in complete freedom, the rental car remains the ideal solution. Nairobi: Discovering Kenyan fauna and flora Nairobi is a paradise for lovers of nature and animals. Kenya is home to some of the most beautiful animal sanctuaries, but that's not all. The Kenyan coast has a coral reef with wonderful reefs filled with colorful fish. Visit the elephant babies at Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage. This private institution cares for orphaned elephants and rhinos, often because of poaching. The property, located in Nairobi National Park, is open to the public one hour per day. Nairobi National Park is the oldest reserve in the country. For those who watched the movie "Remember Africa": Karen Blixen's farm is nearby. Hanoi: immerse yourself in the urban frenzy of Vietnam November is one of the best months to visit the Vietnamese capital. Temperatures are mild to warm, and the precipitation rate is meagre. On the other hand, if you are looking for calm, pass your tour or stay outside the city. Hanoi is a city with a furious pace as evidenced by its old town and its 36 corporations. These were divided according to craft professions. Street copper, street money or silk street, they invite you to an afternoon shopping, but especially discovery. Read the full article

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Standing at heaven’s gate on Bảo Đài Mountain - Travel - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports

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Standing at heaven’s gate on Bảo Đài Mountain - Travel - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports

Stunning views: Tourists climb up Yên Tử Mountain. — VNA/VNS Photo Quỳnh Trang

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By Trần Mai Hưởng

We headed up to Bảo Đài Mountain, also known as Vảy Rồng Mountain, to visit the Ngọa Vân Am (Ngọa Vân Pagoda) historical site. The site, located in the Yên Tử historical complex in the northern province of Quảng Ninh, is where King Trần Nhân Tông (1258-1308) practised Buddhist Zen during the final years of his life.

The Ngọa Vân Pagoda is one of among 14 historical sites dating back to the Trần dynasty (1225-1400), located in An Sinh and Bình Khê communes, Đông Triều District in Quảng Ninh.

Ancient: The original Ngọa Vân Pagoda, the highest building at Ngọa Vân Pagoda site, inside which placed an altar with a copper statue of King Trần Nhân Tông in reclining posture. — VNS Photo Trần Mai Hưởng

Looking up at the high mountain, a difficult-to-express feeling emerged inside me. The holy mountain should have been deserted with wild trees.

With a strong will and his spiritual enlightenment, King Trần Nhân Tông left the imperial citadel to lead a monk’s life in Yên Tử and establish the Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen Sect.

Trúc Lâm Yên Tử, or simply Trúc Lâm (Bamboo Grove), is the only native school for Buddhism in Việt Nam.

Trần Nhân Tông was a wise emperor in Đại Việt State at the end of 13th century. He made many contributions in protecting the country, with two victories over Yuan-Mongol invaders (in 1285 and 1288), as well as developing the national economy and culture, and coordinating sophisticated diplomacy.

In addition to the principle that Buddhism and life are never separate, Buddhism under the Trần dynasty also gave prominence to promoting altruism through helping people delve into their cognitive thinking. Believing that everyone has a Buddha nature inside them, King Trần Nhân Tông encouraged people to self-improve, keep away from inhuman activities, turn to charitable deeds and be masters of their lives. By so doing, the King claimed, people would be able to live lives of Nirvana, an enlightened state in which the fires of greed, hatred and ignorance have been quenched.

In his Lịch Triều Hiến Chương Loại Chí (Categorised Royal Regulations) book, which is considered the first encyclopedia of Việt Nam, historian Phan Huy Chú wrote about the king:

“The king was humane in nature, wise, loved people and tried his best to unite people. In his reign, he twice fought and repelled Mongol invaders. He selected generals, and drilled the army by himself. After his son became king, he lost himself in learning Buddhist teachings, built the Thiên Kiến Temple, casted the Phổ Minh bell and whole heartedly worshipped Buddha. He then led a monk’s life in the Yên Tử Mountain and died at the Ngọa Vân Pagoda.”

Holy site: Buddhist King Tower (some historic documents say it contain some of King Trần Nhân Tông’s sariras (small ball pearl found after burning corpses of veteran Buddhist monks). — VNS Photo Trần Mai Hưởng

Previously, there have been various opinions about the location of the Ngọa Vân Pagoda. But according to archaeologist Nguyễn Văn Anh, from the Việt Nam Institute of Archaeology, research results provided scientific evidence that the Ngọa Vân Pagoda in Tây Sơn Village, Bình Khê Commune, was where King Trần Nhân Tông led a monk’s life.

At six locations, stretching from the east to the south side of Ngọa Vân Mountain, including today’s Ngọa Vân Pagoda area, artifacts have been found dating back to various times, which proved that the Ngọa Vân historic site was where the King died, as recorded in history.

Ngọa Vân Tự means “Pagoda on the Clouds”. At 500m above sea level, the pagoda has beautiful views, as it is seen resting on the cloud covered Ngọa Vân Mountain Peak, with two mountain ranges seen on two sides, looking over a small mountain, and further into a valley with the Cầm River curving around.

The pagoda was built under the Trần reign, and was added to during the Hậu Lê reign (1427-1789). The pagoda consists of three layers, with Am Ngọa Vân (Ngọa Vân Pagoda) as the highest building, and an altar inside displaying a copper statue of King Trần Nhân Tông in a reclining posture.

The Ngọa Vân Pagoda has been upgraded into a spacious historical site, with a main pagoda, the small Ngọa Vân Pagoda on top, the Buddhist King Tower, which some historic documents say contains some of King Trần Nhân Tông’s sariras, along with the small pearl found after burning corpses of veteran Buddhist monks.

Ancient stones at the historical site have been well preserved.

“I think local authorities have properly invested in the infrastructure here,” said visitor Lê Vũ Long from Hà Nội, “The service here is well-managed, everything is in good order.”

Men at work: Two men fix an ancient stele at Ngọa Vân Pagoda the site. — VNS Photo Trần Mai Hưởng

Historical site on Yên Tử Range

The pagoda, located in a popular complex of landscape and historical sites on the Yên Tử Mountain Range, stretches throughout the three provinces of Quảng Ninh, Bắc Giang and Hải Dương.

The mountain range’s highest peak is Yên Tử, which rises to 1.068m above sea level. The site not only offers a naturally beautiful landscape, but hosts rare flora and fauna.

The Yên Tử Spring Festival begins each year on the 10th day of the first lunar month, which falls on February 25 this year, and lasts for three months. Tens of thousands of pilgrims begin their journeys to the uppermost shrine, after performing a solemn ritual at the base of Yên Tử Mountain.

During the months of the festival, people flock from all over the country to the Buddhist land to express their devotion and wishes, or to rid themselves of anxiety and sadness.

Others go to Yên Tử for sightseeing and to enjoy the pure, clean air of the mountain region. Foreigners visit Yên Tử to see the famous and mysterious tourist attraction and natural beauty.

Among the wide variety of sites in Yên Tử, there are 11 pagodas and hundreds of shrines and towers. Pilgrims climb the mountain on a path through the forest to see the Đồng (Copper) Pagoda at the peak, located 1,068m above sea level, passing by pagodas, a tower, and a stream that appears and disappears under thick foliage. On a clear day, one can nearly see the entire northeastern area from here.

Take me higher: Đồng Pagoda at the peak 1,068m above sea level. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức

The pilgrimage route from the foot of the mountain to the pagoda is nearly 30km long, however, visitors can reach the Hoa Yên Pagoda at 534m above sea level by cable cars to see two beautiful 700-year-old frangipani trees.

From there, visitors can feel they are walking on clouds as they walk the stairs to minor pagodas along the path leading to the Đồng Pagoda.

Those who make it all the way to the Đồng Pagoda will experience the magnificence of Yên Tử’s forests and of being atop Yên Tử Mountain, where visitors feel as though they are standing at Heaven’s Gate shrouded in white clouds. — VNS

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The canine barks farmers plant vegetable operating on their fields kids perform on their home court with easy toys…these are typical sceneries we will encounter throughout our journey. With it is varied climate, some travellers will pass via rain and heat throughout their journey. In the late morning, your manual will consider you on a two hour trek via the terraced rice fields to go to the villages Cat Cat and Sin Chai, exactly where you will discover about nearby traditions and every day lifestyle.

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Vietnam’s north and south are like apple and oranges, with the grand and graceful boulevards of capital Hanoi worlds apart from the inexhaustible power of Ho Chi Minh City. It was converted into a hotel, exactly where rooms are accessible for about £40 a evening, as a way of dealing with the massive losses it incurred. Then you are needed to fill in the type that you can download from the website.

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That forced the enemy to abandon its positions and flee, and only then did Brandtner permit the corpsmen to attend to his wounds. In 1990 the Vietnamese government opened two to public viewing. A Vietnamese lady functions difficult to assistance you and your family members. There had been also sections covering people who showed their assistance to Vietnam, this kind of as Americans and Japanese individuals who set themselves on fire. Furthermore, there have been numerous archaeologies and historians come there to research much more info the background and architecture.

There are a couple of little hills adjacent to the biggest salt-water lagoon in Vietnam but the riding is primarily on flat roads. Division of State. All of the views expressed right here are my personal and do not signify the views of the Fulbright Plan or the Division of State.

A typical perception is that the institutional weakness of Cham society, “a weakly institutionalized state method that depended on individual alliance networks to integrate a fragmented population,” had sealed its fate. The fifth tip when you are to travel to Vietnam consists of your individual CNIC and identity.

This is raining season and the rains are heaviest in June and July. Steer clear of August to December. We rode in December and received fortunate with the visibility most of the time, even though it was fairly cold. Phu Quoc is the superlative option exactly where a couple can unwind on a beautiful seaside, appreciate a scrumptious romantic dinner and drinks at 1 of the eating places and relish accommodation at selection of hotels and resorts.

If you are going to on a Saturday or Sunday, it is very best to guide your accommodation as early as feasible to steer clear of missing out on hotels to weekend guests from Bangkok. See Cuc Phuong Nationwide Park-- 120 km southwest of Hanoi lies Vietnam's initial Nationwide Park, Cuc Phuong. It is the gem of the Ke Bang Nationwide Park . To meet the growing demand of the customers, the entire village continuously enhanced style, enhance item high quality, market goods much more extensively.

If you want great Western meals, you will certainly invest a small much more. I initial heard of Ga Nuong La Chanh (Vietnamese Grilled Chicken in Kaffir Lime Leaves) from Highway four Restaurant in Vietnam. Would you be so type as to send me a letter by conventional mail from Vietnam?

Goi cuon ca (Vietnamese fish salad rolls). Do not waste a day in transit and rather think about reserving a sleeper bus. I stayed at Dk's home but I would advise performing a house remain right here. You ought to stay alert and consider care of your belongings, especially in crowded locations and locations visited by vacationers exactly where choose pockets and bag snatchers operate.

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J-WAFS awards over $1.3 million in fourth round of seed grant funding

Today, the Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab (J-WAFS) at MIT announced the award of over $1.3 million in research funding through its seed grant program, now in its fourth year. These grants, which are available to the MIT community, are the cornerstone of MIT’s Institute-wide effort to catalyze solutions-oriented research in water and food systems that target the safety and resilience of the world’s vital resources.

This year, seven new projects led by eleven faculty PIs across six MIT departments will be funded with two-year grants of up to $200,000, overhead free. The winning projects include a silk-based food safety sensor; research into climate vulnerability and resilience in agriculture using biological engineering as well as crop modeling and sensors; an archeological and materials engineering approach to understanding fertile tropical soils; and three different strategies for water purification and management.

The reach of the J-WAFS’s seed grants across the Institute is wide and reflects how faculty from all schools at MIT are invested in addressing the critical challenges that face our most essential global resources. This J-WAFS call for seed research proposals attracted 54 principal investigators, nearly twice the number that submitted proposals in 2017. What is more, 38 of these PIs were proposing to J-WAFS for the first time. “The J-WAFS seed grants continue to stimulate new thinking about how to address some of our most serious water and food problems, whether by new junior faculty at MIT or senior professors,” noted Renee Robins, executive director of J-WAFS.

Faculty from six departments were funded under this year’s awards, including the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering.

New approaches to ensure safe drinking water

The problem of arsenic contamination in water occurs throughout the globe, and is particularly extreme in South Asia, where over 100 million people in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Cambodia, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Myanmar experience daily exposure to dangerous concentrations of arsenic that occurs naturally in groundwater. Yet the poorly understood behavior of arsenic in groundwater makes it challenging to identify safe sources of drinking water. Charlie Harvey, professor of civil and environmental engineering, has conducted extensive field research on this issue. With J-WAFS funding, Harvey will consolidate data and develop models to identify and disseminate more effective groundwater management strategies that take into account how and where dangerous concentrations of arsenic exist.

Julia Ortony, the Finmeccanica Career Development Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, will be taking a different approach to arsenic contamination. Her lab develops molecular nanomaterials for environmental contaminant remediation. A J-WAFS seed grant will support her development of a robust, high surface-area material made of small molecules that can be designed to sequester arsenic from drinking water.

Boron is an essential micronutrient for both plants and animals, but becomes toxic at higher concentrations. However, due to its small molecular size and un-charged chemical structure, it is particularly difficult to remove with standard water purification technologies. Zachary P. Smith, the Joseph R. Mares Career Development Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, is taking advantage of advancements in molecular level synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials to open the door to a new generation of highly selective membranes for water purification and desalination that can remove boron. Leveraging techniques and expertise at the interface of inorganic chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering, Smith aims to achieve technical breakthroughs in water purification with this J-WAFS funding.

Improving understanding of soil and climate impacts on agriculture for improved crop production

Climate change is bringing temperature and precipitation changes that will increasingly stress the crops our global food system depends on, and these changes will affect regions of the world differently. Breeding plants for increased resilience to stressors such as drought is one solution, but traditional breeding approaches can be extremely slow. In part, this slowness results from the complexity of plants’ response to environmental stress. David Des Marais, assistant professor in civil and environmental engineering, and Caroline Uhler, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science want to better understand this complexity in order to improve future practices to breed plants for stress tolerance. By combining Des Marais’ expertise in plant-environment interaction and sustainable agriculture with Uhler’s statistical approaches to studying networks, the team will develop new analytical tools to understand the structure and dynamics of the gene regulatory networks that plants use to perceive — and respond to — changes in the environment.

Dara Entekhabi, the Bacardi and Stockholm Water Foundations Professor in the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, is taking another approach to understanding the impacts of climate on agricultural production. The project, in collaboration with research scientist Sarah Fletcher from MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, is focused on Sub-Saharan Africa. This region is experiencing very high population growth, and with its largely rain-fed agriculture is particularly vulnerable to anticipated temperature and precipitation changes brought about by climate change. The MIT research team is leading an academic-industry partnership that seeks to understand how crop production in the region responds to year-to-year variation in precipitation in order to assess the future of food security in Africa. They will collaborate with Radiant Earth, a startup that uses a geospatial imagery technology platform to capture and understand the impact of social challenges in the developing world, to develop a better understanding of the impact of climate on food security in Sub-Saharan Africa.

A very different approach to improving agricultural productivity involves better understanding and managing soil fertility. In another innovative multidisciplinary project, three PIs whose expertise spans geoscience, archaeology, and materials engineering will collaborate to improve our understanding of extensive deposits of rich soils known as terra preta (“dark earth” in Portuguese) in the Amazon Basin that pre-Columbian societies created and cultivated between 500 and about 8,700 years ago. Many tropical soils are nutrient-poor and contain little organic carbon, but terra preta is so carbon-rich and fertile that it is still farmed (and destructively mined) today. Researchers are now attempting to reproduce terra preta as part of a strategy for sustainable tropical agriculture and carbon sequestration. A team consisting of Taylor Perron, associate professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, and Dorothy Hosler and Heather Lechtman, both professors of archaeology and ancient technology in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, aims to inform agricultural practices in tropical developing nations by investigating how the rivers of the Amazon region influenced terra preta formation.

Using edible food safety sensors to reduce food waste and disease

While strategies to improve agricultural productivity are critical to global food security, minimizing food loss from farm to table is also considered to be necessary if we are to meet our future food needs. Cost-effective and easy-to-use methods of detecting food spoilage along the food supply chain can help. A. John Hart, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Benedetto Marelli, the Paul M. Cook Career Development Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, have teamed up to find a solution. J-WAFS seed funding is supporting the development of a silk-based food safety sensor, visible to the naked eye, which can change color based on its interaction with common food pathogens. The sensor will take the form of printable inks that are stable under extreme temperatures and also edible. Their aim is to print on food packaging as well as directly on food in order to enable point-of-use detection of contamination and food spoilage for meat and dairy products.

With these seven newly funded projects, J-WAFS will have funded 30 total seed research projects since its founding in 2014. J-WAFS’ director John Lienhard states that “investing in research results in creative innovations in food and water that will enable a sustainable future. Further, these seed grants have repeatedly been leveraged by their recipients to develop significant follow-on programs, that further multiply the impact.”

2018 J-WAFS Seed Grant recipients and their projects:

“Novel systems biology tools for improving crop tolerance to abiotic stressors.” PIs: David Des Marais, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Caroline Uhler, the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Institute for Data, Systems and Society.

“Assessing Climate Vulnerability of West African Food Security using Remote Sensing.” PIs: Dara Entekhabi, the Bacardi and Stockholm Water Foundations Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

“Printed Silk-Based Colorimetric Sensors for Food Spoilage Prevention and Supply Chain Authentication.” PIs: A. John Hart, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Benedetto Marelli, the Paul M. Cook Career Development Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

“What controls Arsenic Contamination in South Asia? Making Sense of Two-Decades of Disjointed Data.” PI: Charles Harvey, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

“Supermolecular nanostructure gels for chelation of arsenic from drinking water.” PI: Julia Ortony, the Finmeccanica Career Development Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

“Anthropogenic Soils of the Amazon: Origins, Extent, and Implications for Sustainable Tropical Agriculture.” PIs: J. Taylor Perron, associate professor of geology in the Department of Earth, Planetary and Atmospheric Sciences; Dorothy Hosler, professor of archaeology and ancient technology in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering; and Heather Lechtman, professor of archaeology and ancient technology in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

“Purifying Water from Boron Contamination with Highly Selective Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Membranes.” PI: Zachary Smith, the Joseph R. Mares Career Development Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

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