#source: (UNESCO n.d.)

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Unit 9 Blog Post

Imagine looking out at the ocean, stretching as far as the eye can see, powerful waves crashing against the shore. Now, consider that beneath this vast expanse lies an even greater mystery. One that’s baffling, beautiful, and filled with life we can barely comprehend. The most amazing thing I know about nature is that the ocean covers nearly 70 percent of Earth’s surface, yet over 95 percent remains unexplored (NOAA, n.d.). It’s as if we are living alongside another world entirely, right here on our planet.One of the most awe-inspiring aspects of the ocean is its biodiversity. Though we’ve cataloged 226,000 marine species, “the ocean may be home to 700,000 marine species, with likely not more than a million” (UNESCO, 2022). From the smallest plankton to the enormous blue whale - marine life is incredibly diverse.

The unknown ocean’s deep, dark recesses - places where sunlight never reaches - live bioluminescent organisms that create their own light, glowing in the blackness. The anglerfish, with its eerie glowing lure, and the giant squid, a creature that has inspired countless myths, are just two examples of life thriving in these hostile environments.he ocean is like a vast library, each layer and depth filled with secrets that tell the story of our planet. Some are clues to Earth’s ancient past; others are whispers of life forms that may have developed in ways we can only imagine. Artifacts from lost civilizations, remnants of ancient ecosystems, and fossils of creatures long extinct may be hidden in the depths, waiting to be discovered.

But perhaps the most astounding thing about the ocean is how it sustains life on Earth. The ocean is our planet’s most important support system. It impacts everyone: the air we breathe, food, transportation and commerce, weather, and climate change.

“Oceans are the lifeblood of the planet…” (Beck et al., 2019).

And yet, despite the ocean’s importance, it is in urgent need of protection. Our oceans face threats from climate change, pollution, acidification, and oxygen loss. This vast ecosystem regulates our climate by absorbing 25 percent of carbon emissions and 90 percent of excess heat, and it provides 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe (United Nations, n.d.). Additionally, it supports the global food supply, offering 15 percent of the world’s protein and serving as a primary food source for millions in developing countries (United Nations, n.d.). However, destructive practices, pollution, and rising temperatures damage marine ecosystems, endangering biodiversity, and threaten economies that rely on a healthy ocean. Protecting our ocean is essential for our planet’s future stability and our survival.

So, next time you look out over the ocean, remember that it is not just a beautiful, endless expanse. It’s an unknown world within our own: with secrets, mysteries, and wonders waiting to be discovered. The ocean is Earth’s last great frontier, and every wave hides something astonishing, calling us to explore. We must protect this undiscovered world, or we will never have the chance to explore it.

(Pictures taken by me at Ripley's Aquarium, Toronto.)

References:

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2019). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. (pp.458). Sagamore Publishing.

NOAA (n.d.). Most of our ocean is unexplored. NOAA Ocean Exploration and Research: World Oceans Day. https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/world-oceans-day/reason-1.html#:~:text=Given%20that%20the%20ocean%20is,of%20our%20ocean%20is%20unknown.

UNESCO (2022). What is Ocean Biodiversity. https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org/ocean-biodiversity/

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Blog #1

For my blog project, I have chosen to study Japanese culture. I selected Japan because of its rich history, unique traditions, and significant global influence. The balance between modernity and tradition in Japan is captivating, and I believe an in-depth exploration will provide valuable insights. Additionally, Japan’s impact on global technology, cuisine, and pop culture makes it a compelling subject.

Impact of the "Deep Dive" Experience

This in-depth exploration of Japanese culture will enhance my intercultural communication skills and cultural sensitivity. Understanding Japanese customs, values, and social norms will improve my interactions not only with Japanese individuals but also with people from other cultures. This experience will broaden my perspective, helping me to appreciate and respect cultural differences more deeply.

Preliminary Research on Japanese Culture

Features of Japanese Culture

Food: Japanese cuisine emphasizes seasonal ingredients, presentation, and balance of flavors. Staples include sushi, ramen, tempura, and miso soup. "Washoku," traditional Japanese food, is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Holidays: Japan celebrates a mix of traditional and modern holidays. Significant holidays include New Year’s Day (Shogatsu), Cherry Blossom Festival (Hanami), and Obon, a festival to honor ancestors. Modern holidays like Golden Week and Children’s Day are also important.

Music: Japanese music ranges from traditional genres like "gagaku" (imperial court music) and "enka" (sentimental ballads) to contemporary J-pop and rock. Karaoke is a popular pastime, reflecting the cultural importance of music.

Clothing: Traditional clothing such as kimonos and yukatas are worn on special occasions. Modern fashion in Japan is diverse, with a strong presence of street fashion and high-end designer brands.

Other Elements: Japanese culture places a high value on respect, humility, and harmony. Practices like bowing, exchanging business cards, and meticulous attention to etiquette are integral to social interactions.

Perspective in Studying Other Cultures

The statement, “In studying other cultures, we do so very often from the perspective of our own culture,” highlights the inherent bias we bring to our analysis. Our cultural lens influences our interpretations and judgments about other cultures. To ensure the accuracy and unbiased nature of the information collected, I will:

Engage with Primary Sources: Use sources directly from the culture, such as Japanese authors, scholars, and cultural artifacts.

Seek Diverse Perspectives: Include viewpoints from different segments of Japanese society to avoid a single-story narrative.

Cross-reference Information: Verify facts with multiple reliable sources to ensure accuracy.

Cultural Immersion: Where possible, engage with the culture through experiences like language learning, participating in cultural events, or interacting with Japanese people.

 References for Preliminary Research

CIA Factbook: Japan. (n.d.). Retrieved from CIA World Factbook

UNESCO. (2013). Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese, notably for the celebration of New Year. Retrieved from UNESCO

Japan National Tourism Organization. (n.d.). Japanese Festivals and Events. Retrieved from JNTO

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History affecting the local landscapes, Research Report

Previously I looked at place attachment, things that could change one's attachment to place, however within this I hope to link this idea to places relevant to my research project, hopefully places that have been included within the series of prints.

(Figure 1 : Picture of Slate Quarry, Source : rcahmw.gov.uk )

The main topic being looked at is the areas of Slate Quarries in North Wales. Over the course of hundreds of years, the mining of slate in North Wales has slowly shaped the landscape, creating hills of slate, providing jobs as well as allowing for an improvement in architecture. “The quarries and mines are monumental in scale, comprising stepped hillside workings, deep pits and cavernous underground chambers, massive cascading tips, ingenious water systems, and a range of industrial buildings.” (The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales - UNESCO World Heritage Centre, n.d.) The development in Slate Mines also increased the need for transport links which at the time of their development will have more than likely boosted the social and economical elements to the locations they were in. People still use slate for jobs today with many people selling Locally Sourced Slate at increased prices, this again boosting the local economy and work. Slate Quarries being a Tourism Attraction, The landscape created by the production and quarrying of slate can be seen as an attractive place to visit. “Today, slate tourism sites tell the story of this important aspect of North Wales’ industrial and geologic heritage.” (Quarrying for World Heritage Designation: Slate Tourism in North Wales | Geoheritage (springer.com,), August 2019)

(Figure 2 : Minera Lead Mines, Source : Minera Lead Mines - Wrexham Heritage Wales)

Slate Quarrying is not the only important element affecting the history and landscape of North Wales, Lead Mining plays a very large element in the history of this specific landscape and the after affects of this are both above and below ground. More specifically looking at Minera Lead Mines which is situated towards the beginning of the Clywedog Trail, A mine that was operational for a very long time and still the building remains today as a tourist centre and visitors centre where people can go to gain more knowledge of how the mine worked when it was opporational. From my own experience we took many school trips there during my time in Primary School, and however I may not have been alive during the mine's period of operation, the influence of learning about what happened there still holds influence to this day. Tourism increases the spread of this knowledge and influence over the area and landscape surrounding. The site is spread across 53 acres of grassland and is now filled with all different types of wildlife (Minera Lead Mines - Wrexham Heritage Wales, n.d.)

To conclude upon this research it is interesting to see how many elements of the history of the area now bring in tourism today, more than likely boosting most locals' relationship with the area and landscape which is included. Having a rich history in many ways strengthens people's sense of place and having so many surrounding communities be a part of it only reinforces this idea.

Bibliography -

Minera Lead Mines & Country Park, n.d., Available at : bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6033c8e6d1193c79JmltdHM9MTcxNDI2MjQwMCZpZ3VpZD0wMGMyODRlZS02MDE2LTYxODctM2M1MS05NzIxNjExMDYwY2MmaW5zaWQ9NTIzMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=00c284ee-6016-6187-3c51-9721611060cc&psq=mineral+lead+mines+wrexham&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud3JleGhhbWhlcml0YWdlLndhbGVzL21pbmVyYS1sZWFkLW1pbmVzLw&ntb=1

Quarrying for Heritage Designation, William R. Price & Catherine L.Ronck, August 2019, Available at : Quarrying for World Heritage Designation: Slate Tourism in North Wales | Geoheritage (springer.com)

The Slate Landscape of NorthWest Wales, Unesco, n.d., Available at :The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Visualising the Subterranean: Tunnels and Flows Beneath a Welsh Lead Mining Landscape,

October 2021, Available at :

Visualising the Subterranean: Tunnels and Flows Beneath a Welsh Lead Mining Landscape (researchgate.net)

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The Palace of Fontainebleau

As I stepped into the gates of the Palace of Fontainebleau, I was transported back to the magnificent court of Napoleon. The air was thick with a scent of wood and floral gardens. The walls told the tales of imperial secrets and curiosities. I lost myself wandering through the maze of halls and beautiful chambers. I couldn’t help but get lost in the magnificence that surrounded me. From the grand throne room to the boudoirs in every corner of the palace spoke the visions of Napoleon’s visions of luxury and power. It was more than just a royal palace of residence but a symbol of Napoleon’s ambition and power. Amidst the spectacular surroundings, Napoleon created alliances, made deals, and left a significant mark on history. The palace was a place of courtly histories where emperors held affairs of the state and society. I continued to wander through the chambers and floral gardener but couldn’t help but feel the heavy weight of history upon me. The Palace of Fontainebleau was not just a building but a living testament to human achievements and strong human ambitions (Napoleon’s Adieux to the Old Guard at Fontainebleau).

The Palace of Fontainebleau served as more than just a royal palace of residence but a symbol of Napoleon’s power, ambition, and courage (Château de Fontainebleau). Among the surroundings, he created alliances, made deals, and left his mark on history. The echoes of the Palace wandered through the halls of time, reminding us how one man’s heights and aspirations can reach.

More Detail:

The Palace of Fontainebleau dates back to the 12th century and was originally a royal hunting lodge. Over centuries it underwent expansions and renovations and became a favored residence of French monarchs, including King Francis I, Henry II, Catherine de’ Medici, and Louis XIV (Château de Fontainebleau).

Napoleon had an important association with the Palace. He used it as his residence for various events during his reign as Emperor of France. One of the most important events in history was Napoleon’s abdication at the Palace of Fontainebleau in 1814, which marked his end as ruler. He later was defeated and exiled to the island of Elba. Napoleon eventually returned to power during the Hundred Days in 1815 and during that time he stayed at the Palace and shortly later was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and exiled to Saint Helena until his death at the age of 51 (Napoleon’s Adieux to the Old Guard at Fontainebleau).

The Palace of Fontainebleau is a testament to France’s rich history and association with various monarchs including Napoleon. Today the Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination for its magnificent architecture and extensive grounds.

Work Cited:

Primary:

Olivier Cotte, "Napoleon's Adieux to the Old Guard at Fontainebleau, 20 April 1814," Napoleon.org, accessed March 12, 2024, https://www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/articles/napoleons-adieux-to-the-old-guard-at-fontainebleau-20-april-1814/.

Lanfrey, Pierre. “Battle of Austerlitz.” Original Sources, 1805. Accessed March 12, 2024. https://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=CXWKV6BLJITIH4X.

Menzel, Wolfgang. “Battle of Waterloo.” Original Sources, 1815. Accessed March 12, 2024. https://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=GUFM1FEUEVWJEAK.

Green, John Richard. “Wellington Peninsular Campaign.” Original Sources, 1808. Accessed March 13, 2024. https://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=ZG58LA43WSS9ZSN.

Napoleon.org. “Timeline: Consulate/1st French Empire - napoleon.org,” n.d. https://www.napoleon.org/en/young-historians/napodoc/timeline-consulate1st-french-empire/.

Secondary:

Gareth, Glover. “THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME I: BRITISH SOURCES.” Original Sources. Accessed March 13, 2024. https://www.napoleon.org/en/magazine/publications/the-waterloo-archive-volume-i-british-sources/.

"Napoleon Bonaparte and the Louvre," Napoleon Cologne Blog, accessed March 12, 2024, https://blog.napoleon-cologne.fr/en/napoleon-bonaparte-and-the-louvre/.

"Peninsular War: Napoleon's Spanish Ulcer," BBC Radio 4 Today Reports, accessed March 14, 2024, https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/reports/misc/peninsularwar_20080502.shtml.

Staff, HistoryNet, and James W. Shosenberg. “Napoleon’S Masterpiece, the Battle of Austerlitz.” HistoryNet, December 2, 2019. https://www.historynet.com/napoleonic-wars-battle-of-austerlitz #:~:text=Sometime%20after%204%20p.m.%20the,wounded%20and%20some%20600%20prisoners.

 "The Palace of Napoleon I," Château de Fontainebleau, accessed March 14, 2024, https://www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr/en/explore-the-castle-and-gardens/chateau-fontainebleau-history/the-palace-of-napoleon-i/.

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The Luciferian United Nations

Starting with Helena Blavatsky.

“Lucifer represents... Life... Thought... Progress... Civilization... Liberty... Independence... Lucifer is the Logos... the Serpent, the Savior.”(‘The Secret Doctrine’ by Helena Blavatsky pages. 171, 225, 255, Volume II

)“It is Satan who is God of our planet and the only God” pages 215, 216, 220, 245, 255, 533, (VI)

“The Celestial Virgin which thus becomes the Mother of Gods and Devils at one and the same time: for she is the ever-loving beneficent Deity…but in antiquity and reality Lucifer or Luciferous is the same, lucifer is divine and terrestrial Light, ‘the Holy Ghost’ and “Satan” at one and the same time.” Page 539

Blavatsky was the founder of the Theosophical Society and was a major influencer of Alice A. Bailey.

Bailey, with her husband Foster started an official NGO within the UN called World Goodwill whose goal is to “cooperate in the world of preparation for the reappearance of Christ”. Bailey claims: “Evidence of the growth of the human intellect along the needed receptive lines [for the preparation of the New Age] can be seen in the 'planning' of various nations and in the efforts of the United Nations to formulate a world plan... From the very start of this unfoldment, three occult factors have governed the development of all these plans.” SOURCE: [Alice B. Bailey, Discipleship in the New Age (Lucis Press, 1955), Vol. II, p.35.]

“Within the United Nations is the germ and seed of a great international and meditating, reflective group - a group of thinking and informed men and women in whose hands lies the destiny of humanity. This is largely under the control of many fourth ray disciples, if you could but realize it, and their point of meditative focus is the intuitional or Buddhic plane - the plane upon which all hierarchical activity is today to be found.” [Ibid. p.220.]

Robert Muller, was an international civil servant with the United Nations. Serving with the UN for 40 years and rising to the rank of Assistant Secretary-General, his ideas about world government, world peace and spirituality led to the increased representation of religions in the UN, especially of New Age Movement. He was known by some as "the philosopher of the United Nations". He created at least 29 schools around the world earning him the UNESCO Peace and Education Prize in 1989. He is also known as the “father of global education.”

“The underlying philosophy upon which the Robert muller school is based will be found in the teachings set forth in the books of Alice A. Bailey (Lucis Trust is the Publishing House which prints and disseminates United Nations (UN) material. Lucis Trust was established in 1922 as Lucifer Trust by Alice Bailey as the publishing company to disseminate the books of Bailey and Madame Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society. Due to public outrage over the creepy name of the publishing company, it was changed one year later to Lucis Trust.)…The school is now certified as a United Nations Associated School providing for international cooperation and peace.” – Muller, R. World Core Curriculum (Preface)

“A world core curriculum might seem utopian today. By the end of the year 2000 it will be a down-to-earth, daily, reality in all the schools around the world.” R. Muller, A World Core Curriculum (n.p., n.d.), p. 13.

The Muller school is the education program for the world as will be enforced by the United Nations. He created the World Core Curriculum that is being seeped into education systems around the world by UNESCO, (search ibe.unesco.org) UNESCO’s vision from their page is “develops educational tools to help people live as global citizens free of hate and intolerance”. (in other words, one world education but through in the terms “hate and intolerance” to make it sound positive).

It’s first Director was Julian Huxley. Huxley was a member of the Communistic Colonial Bureau of the British Fabian Society, signer of the Humanist Manifesto II. An Evolutionist, and member/vice-president (1937-44)/president (59-62) of the British Eugenics Society, and not only a transhumanist but coined the phrase transhumanism. 

Under Huxley’s guidance the UN created a “guidebook” for teachers. Within this guidebook the teachers are reminded that the first step to educating a child to be a World Citizen, is the DESTRUCTION of a child’s love of country and patriotism. (John A Stormer, None Dare Call It Treason, Florissant, Missouri: Liberty Bell Press, 1964 p.112)

In Volume V it reads, “In the classroom children under thirteen years of age: Before the child enters school, his mind has already been profoundly marked and often INJURIOUSLY, by earlier influences…first gained, however dimly, in the home.” 

Also, “the kindergarten or infant school has a significant part to play in the child’s education. Not only can it correct many errors of home training, but it can prepare the child for membership, at about age seven, in a group pd his own age and habits – the first of many such social identifications that he must achieve on his way to membership in the World Society.”

(HEY, REMEMBER THAT TIME BIDEN SAID THAT WE HAD TO START SENDING OUR KIDS TO SCHOOL AT AN EARLIER AGE?)

-“As we have pointed out, it is the family that INFECTS the child with EXTREME NATIONALISM. The school should therefore use the means described earlier to COMBAT FAMILY ATTITUDES”

.-“In our view, history and geography should be taught at this age as UNIVERSAL history and geography… The study of history… raises problems of value which are better POSTPONED UNTIL the pupil is FREED FROM THE NATIONAL PREJUDICES which at present surround the teaching of history”.

UNESCO’s Constitution was written by Archibald MacLeish, a Skull and Bones member.

One of many organizations under UNESCO is SIECUS.

Within the SIECUS positions was this, “it is the position of SIECUS that contraceptive services should be available to all- including minors who should enjoy the same rights of free and independent access to…contraceptive care as do others…It is the position of SIECUS that the use of explicit materials (sometimes referred to as pornography) can serve a variety of important needs in the lives of countless individuals”. (Chronology of Education Quotable Quotes 1994 p.37. 

(YOU SEE HOW THEY STARTED WITH SEX ED, THEN EVOLVED OVER TIME INTO GAY PORN AND TRANSKIDS WITH JACKED UP SENSE OF PRONOUNS?)

Now you may think this is ALL about a SECULAR N.O.W., you would be wrong. 

In 1973, the UN Secretary U Thant formed the organization Planetary Citizens with NEW Activist Donald Keys.  An NGO within the UN specifically “devoted to preparing people for the coming of the new culture”. 

Donald Keys was actively involved with the Findhorn Community in Scotland. He writes, “The New Age groups are focusing and enter a new stage- a world related stage. They are becoming mature enough to begin to shoulder some of the load of humanities burdens… The spread of the New Age values as a unifying “yeast” in the human loaf may be the critical ingredient for successful emergence from the 1980’s onward.” 

Findhorn books are slam full of New Age occultic speech, doctrine, and symbols.

 Their spokesman was once David Spangler, (I say once because Spangler seems to be scrubbed from their works along with ties to the UN, and he wasn’t the only on I found like this).David Spangler is quoted, “The true light of Lucifer cannot be seen though sorrow, through darkness, through rejection. The true light of this great being can only be recognized when one’s own eye in the inner sun. Lucifer works within each of us to bring us wholeness, and as we move into a New Age, which is the age of man’s wholeness, each of us in some way is brought to that point which I term the LUCIFERIAN INITIATION, the particular doorway, through which the individual must pass if he is to come “fully” into the presence of light and his wholeness…Lucifer comes to give us the final gift of wholeness”. David Spangler, Reflections on the Christ (Scotland, Findhorn Publications 1977 p.43-44). (THAT SOUNDS A LOT LIKE ALBERT PIKE AND MANLY P HALL)

This was almost a week worth of research, just in order to whittle it down to this short post. The amount of info, ties, and connections between occultism, nations, Rome, and politics, secret societies, and more was exhausting. There is so much more, going on for so long, and nothing is going to stop this. So wherever you are when it comes to God, this is where we are being led. Wherever you are when it comes to a political candidate, remember these things next time you hear them going on about the “issues Americans care about”. Because the whole time they have distracted us with borders, taxes, inflation, scandals, the size of a candidates hands, and on and on, this shit right here...has kept growing and growing like cancer. No one side talks about it because they all know. They are all a part of it, playing a role to distract each of us.

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SDGs TO BE WORKED ON WITHIN THE CATOR MANOR COMMUNITY.

In September 2015, different countries met at the United Nations to take on the 17 global goals that provide guidelines to help the world achieve sustainable development by 2030, but, what exactly is sustainable development, and have any of these goals been met within the Cator Manor community given that we are in the year 2023 now?

According to (Lamb,2020), sustainable development refers to the notion that communities must live and meet their basic needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. This notion forbids human actions such as deforestation, overfishing, water pollution, air pollution, and ocean acidification, amongst others, as all these actions interfere with the quality of lives for future generations. Within the Cator Manor community, it has been observed that community members are guilty of not practicing sustainable development this act manifests itself through the high quantity of litter and pollution within the environment.

A study done by (Ntshiza, 2018) found that there are high unemployment rates within Cator Manor community, which often leads to criminal activities by the unemployed youth. This community is a low-income community with high unemployment rates meaning that it is difficult for most community members to meet their most fundamental right and need, which is access to food. On one Friday morning, at the end of the student's health promotion speech at the clinic, a gogo was approached with the intent to have her pass by the OT department, gogo refuse profusely stating that she was hungry and tired given that she had not eaten all day, she proceeded to ask if OTs perhaps offer food parcels to people with no food at home. It was then realized that SDG 2 (zero hunger) is still a great distance from being achieved within this community. Therefore after a pestle analysis, it was clear that the community has fertile soil, witnessed by the healthy vegetables that are being yielded by the gardens at the preschool and primary school. The students then agreed to start working on a garden behind the clinic with the hopes that community members would also lend a hand, as this garden could be the community's source of food.

(Unicef data, n.d.) states that SDG 3 (good health and well-being) aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages. Within the Cator Manor and Denis Hurley community, every morning, a health promotion speech is always done with the aim of educating community members on different conditions and occupational therapy services this is also done with the intent to prevent diseases before they even occur and educate on ways to increase resistance to diseases or injury should exposure occur. This SDG is also met through the provision of quality services to clients by the students.

SDG 4 (Quality education) focuses on education and aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all states (Unesco, n.d.). It has been observed through encounters with community members, typically after a health promotion speech, that they have little to no knowledge of conditions such as learning difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and other conditions that affect successful performance in education. Usually, mothers approach the student with the aim of finding out more about these conditions and possible solutions. The student always advocates for these children to be seen by OTs so that they get intervention instead of them staying at home for the rest of their lives because they do not act like a "normal student", because denying them access to education inhibits these children from reaching their full potential.

According to the (United Nations, n.d.), SDG 5 (gender equality) is a fundamental human right and a foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world; however, it will not be achieved by 2030. A study done by (Stern, 2014) gathered that gender role norms and social context are the most influential factors in GBV and rape in Cator Manor. This is true for this community because the majority of males are unemployed, in a world that tells them that men are supposed to be providers, dominant, in control, and respected. Their inability to provide could make them feel like they are less versions of themselves or failures, and the only way for them to feel powerful is by enforcing and inflicting pain on those they consider "less than them," which in turn makes them feel in control to a certain extent. The student aims to run a women empowerment group that would be a safe space for these women to talk but to also advocate for these women.

According to the (UN Women, n.d.) SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities) aims to empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. Within the Cator Manor community, the student has ensured that service delivery is inclusive and that she does not let her own biases stand in the way of inclusive and quality services.

Reference list:

Lamb, G. (2020). What is 'Sustainable' development?: growth versus environment on a finite planet. Available at: https://medium.com (Accessed: 15 March 2023).

Ntshiza, S.B. (2018). Assessing the causes of youth unemployment in Durban Townships: The case of Cator Manor. Available at: https://Researchspace.ukzn.ac.za (Accessed: 15 March 2023).

Stern, R. (2011). Narratives of intimate partner violence in Cator Manor, South Africa. Available at: https://devl1980.files.wordpress.com (Accessed: 15 March 2023).

Unesco, (n.d.). Sustainable Goal 4 and its Targets. Available at: https://en.unesco.org (Accessed: 16 March 2023).

Unicef data, (n.d.). Using data to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) for children. Available at: https://data.unicef.org (Accessed: 16 March 2023).

UN Women, (n.d.) SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries. Available at: https://unwomen.org (Accessed: 16 March 2023).

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Young People & Slang Language: 2016 (French/Français)

Pensez-vous que le langage des jeunes d'aujourd'hui en France enrichit ou appauvrit la langue française ?

Avec chaque génération, les adultes ont des plaints à propos des jeunes (les gens âgés de 12 à 20 ans). L'un des plaints le plus populaire est que le langage des jeunes (les argots comme les abréviations et le verlan) appauvrit la langue. Selon l'Académie Française, « L’argot d’autrefois était un code secret, celui du milieu. L’argot d’aujourd’hui, véhiculé par la toute-puissance des médias, s’impose bien au-delà des banlieues et l’attraction qu’il exerce sur les milieux scolaires de toutes classes sociales, ne fera que confirmer, au XXIe siècle, la force grandissante du langage parlé. » Il faut demander si les adultes ont des raisons : est-ce que le langage des jeunes aujourd'hui en France enrichit ou appauvrit la langue française ? Nous commencerons par voir deux raisons comment le langage des jeunes enrichit la langue française, puis deux raisons pour lesquelles le langage des jeunes appauvrit la langue française. Enfin, je vais vous proposer ma conclusion.

En France en 2009, 20 % des élèves ont des difficultés de la lecture. Nous devrions encourager les jeunes à créer des mots d'argot, parce que cela pourrait les rendre plus intéressés à la langue, ainsi que la lecture et l'écriture. Ils mélangent le langage formel et les argots pour dire exactement ce qu'ils veulent dire, ce qui est un moyen pour eux d'engager à la langue. Ce n'est pas facile de créer de nouveaux mots, en particulier ceux qui sont devenus une tendance. De plus, une étude récente a montré que, en envoyant des textes sur leur portable, les jeunes améliorent leur lecture, l'écriture et l'orthographe . Ils ont envoyé vers 2500 textes chaque moins : cela signifie beaucoup de lecture et d'écriture. Les jeunes peuvent utiliser leur créativité en créent de nouveaux mots, ou en utilisent les mots dans des moyens nouveaux ��� s'ils préfèrent écrire ou lire un texto qu'un livre, nous devrions encourager cette activité pour les garder intéressés à la langue. En utilisent le langage des jeunes dans le contexte de l'éducation, nous avons l'occasion d'intéresser les jeunes dans leur apprentissage plus, ce que n'est jamais une mauvaise chose. Le langage des jeunes enrichit la langue française en gardent les jeunes engagés dans le langage. Et après tout, si plus de gens parlent le français (même si c'est le langage des jeunes), il y a plus de gens contribuent à l'évolution de la langue.

Il y avait une fois, tous les mots que nous utilisons aujourd'hui étaient nouveaux : par exemple, le mot « dissertation » n'existe pas avant le XVIIe siècle. Si on arrête le développement de nouveaux mots, on sera coincé dans le passé et si nous voulons rester pertinent dans le monde, nous devons évoluer avec le temps. Les jeunes sont au point de ce changement et développement de la langue, parce qu'ils créent de nouveaux mots chaque semaine. Un autre exemple est le mot « selfie », ce qu'était fait populaire par des jeunes à la première de 21e siècle : maintenant ce mot est dans le dictionnaire Oxford et des jeunes et des adultes l'utilisent. Le langage des jeunes enrichit la langue française parce qu'ils contribuent des nouveaux mots qu'on peut utiliser dans des livres, dans la conversation et dans la vie quotidienne : le langage des jeunes améliore la communication.

Mais, il y a une autre vue : si on utilise des mots « hype » tous les temps, on pourrait oublier la langue formelle et le vocabulaire. Le nombre des élèves qui utilisent des argots et la langue parlée dans leurs examens est à la hausse : en utilisent ce langage, ils ont de mauvaises notes. Par ailleurs, 44% des 18-24 ans ont des problèmes de grammaire en France et si les jeunes ne peuvent pas utiliser le vocabulaire et la grammaire, ça mènerait a des problèmes sérieux pour eux après avoir quitté l'école. En 2009, près de 5 % des jeunes âgés de 17 ans et 9 % des gens âgés d'entre 18 et 65 ans étaient analphabète. C'est plus difficile de trouver du travail sans des compétences en lecture ou en rédaction, et ces compétences commencent à l'école. Le langage des jeunes appauvrit la langue française, car quand les jeunes utilisent ce langage tous les temps, ils trouvent qu'il est plus difficile d'utiliser la grammaire et le vocabulaire, ce qui peut mener à des problèmes après avoir quitté l'école.  

En outre, avec les nombres des anglicismes dans le français, on pourrait dire que la langue deviendra l'anglophone plus que francophone : par exemple, « hype », « un has-been », « in » et de nombreux autres.  Le nombre des francophones sont en régression dans le monde et l'anglais est devenu de plus en plus populaire – en l'Afrique et au Canada, où le français était très populaire il y a seulement dix ans, les étudiants préfèrent apprendre l'anglais parce qu'ils la trouvent plus pertinent dans le monde que le français, alors qu'en Europe 41 % des gens parlent l'anglais, mais seulement 19 % des gens parlent le français. L'Académie Française pense qu'il y a un problème aussi : « Le français est en déclin… l’anglo-américain gagne du terrain dans l’économie, la publicité, la recherche, les services publics, l’armée, l’enseignement, les institutions internationales. » Le langage des jeunes appauvrit la langue française parce que les jeunes utilisent les anglicismes souvent, ce qui contribue à la baisse de la langue française et augmenter la popularité de l'anglais  : nous avons besoin de préserver le français.

En conclusion, à mon avis le langage des jeunes aujourd'hui enrichit la langue française. J'ai dit qu'il y a des plaintes à propos du langage des jeunes, mais c'est les adultes qui ont ces plaintes : peut être parce qu'ils se sentent laissés quand ils écoutent le langage des jeunes, dont ils ne le peuvent ni comprendre, ni utiliser (bien sûr, je pense qu'il y avait des plaintes à propos du langage des jeunes quand les adultes d'aujourd'hui étaient jeunes aussi). Selon Martin Belanger, un professeur depuis six ans, les jeunes font la distinction très claire entre la langue parlée et le langage formel et l'idée que les jeunes ne peuvent pas utiliser le langage formel est simplement une mythe. Quant à la situation de français dans le monde, selon une étude de 2010, le français sera la langue la plus parlée en Europe d'ici 2025.  C'est intéressant de voir l'évolution des mots, et nous pourrions être témoin du prochain groupe de nouveaux mots pour l'entre dans l'histoire de la langue, mais seulement si nous permettons à la langue des jeunes à développer aussi bien.

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PROTECTED AREA : PALAWAN

Palawan is quoted as the last ecological frontier in the Philippines. Located in the Western part of the Philippines, its archipelago stands out among the rest of the islands. A group of islands that houses and inhabits exotic wildlife, quaint fishing villages, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is under the protection of NIPAS. It is also one of the successful Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines.

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Palawan is known for its magnificent sceneries, for that reason it invites peoples all around the world to visit the place first hand. The presence of tourists, may it be Filipino or foreign, endangers Palawan to improper waste disposal. Its diverse forest also invites uninvited guests such as illegal loggers and hunting of wildlife species.

Private and public sectors are working hand in hand in protecting the natural resources of the Philippines. They specifically nurture places that are considered protected areas. Protected areas talk about both the land and the water factors of an area, areas that are categorized separately due to their unique features. This allows the segregation of the area from the people that aim to lessen their impact on the area of the environment. Palawan has a total of 11 protected areas, 6 of which are protected by the law.

Sources:

Duckett, M. K. (n.d.). Go island-hopping in Palawan, the Philippines. Retrieved from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/partner-content-go-island-hopping-in-Palawan-Philippines

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More than 8,000,000 tonnes of plastic trash leak into the ocean annually. (YouTube, 2017) 

Roughly 70% of marine debris sinks to the bottom of the ocean. (National Geographic, n.d.)

The littering and improper disposal of plastics such as bags are having detrimental effects on marine life with 1 million being killed annually. (Raines, 2010)

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Jean Prouvé: Master of Materials

“Never design anything that cannot be made.” – Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé, one of the Twentieth century’s most influential designers, combined his knowledge of steel and aluminum with his engineering skills to introduce the groundbreaking use of these materials in modern product design. While Prouvé  influenced the next generation of mid-century designers, like Harry Bertoia and Robin Day, his “main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities”(1). Prouvé’s work in prefabricated housing blurs the line between architecture and industrial design.

Jean Prouvé’s Youth

Jean Prouvé was born on April 8, 1901 in Paris, France to artist Victor Prouvé and his wife musician Marie Duhamel. He was the couple’s second child; they would have five more children after Jean. The couple was always surrounded by other artists. Designers Emile Galle and Louis Marjorelle were close friends of the Prouvés. During Jean’s childhood the family returned to his father’s home of Nancy where Victor became one of the founders of the art collective, "l'École de Nancy" (1). The collective, whose goal was “to forge links between art and industry”(1) would greatly influence young Jean.

At the age of thirteen young Jean began three years of studies at “the school of fine arts in Nancy”(1,2). After that, he apprenticed as a blacksmith in Paris and then went to work in the studio of metalsmith Aldabert Szabo. (3)

Prouvé’s Early Career

1924 was an important year in Jean Prouvé’s life. He opened his own shop that year at the age of 23 (1) and married “Madeleine Schott, one of his father’s [art] students. The couple would have six children”(4). In his new shop Prouvé designed “lamps, chandeliers, and handrails”(3) of wrought iron and steel. The first piece of furniture Prouvé designed was a lounge chair made of flat metal tubes which allowed it to be folded and stacked. During this time architect Robert Mallet-Stevens commissioned Prouvé to design the gates for several of the houses Mallet-Stevens was building. (3)

“In 1930 Prouvé helped establish the Union of Modern Artists”(1) and with the great success his design business was gaining he renamed it “Ateliers Jean Prouvé"(3). Its mission was “to produce highly industrialized pieces for the building industry along with mass-produced furniture” (3).

Jean Prouvé, Standard Chair (1934).  Image source.

During the 1930s, Prouvé designed his “most notable furniture pieces, including the Cité set,”(3) along with furniture for offices, hospitals and universities. In 1934 Prouvé introduced the “First ‘standard’ type chair with a tubing and bent steel base”(4).  In 1936 Prouvé collaborated with architect LeCorbusier on bathroom fittings. (3) Designers who collaborated on furniture design projects with Prouvé during this time were Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. (1)  

Prouvé’s BLPS Prefabricated House

In 1936, Prouvé introduced the BLPS a standalone housing structure that could be mass-produced. (1) The house “could be put up or taken down by five workers”(3) in several hours. 

It would be the first of several pre-fabricated structures that Prouvé would design over the coming decades (5) that would establish Prouvé as an international expert in this field.

Jean Prouvé, Barracks for the French Army (1939). Image source.

Prouve’s Work During World War II

During World War II the Prouvé developed “portable barracks for the French army”(1) that were more durable than the BLPS. He also designed “emergency housing for refugees and the homeless from modular wooden panels, as metal was still scarce”(2).

Prouvé served in the French Resistance while he continued to design projects for portable, affordable housing until he was “compelled to make cooking stoves and bicycle frames under the German occupation”(2).

Post World War II Work

After the war, as materials like plywood, Formica, aluminum and steel became more available, designers turned their interest to “using new methods and materials for mass production of furniture”(1). In the post-war years there was “a boom in the need for new housing. To meet this need, Prouvé collaborated with Pierre Jeanneret, the cousin of architect Le Corbusier, to develop the first in the line of Demountable Houses”(3). This new line of structures combined the ease-of-assembly found in the BLPS with the stronger structural integrity of Prouvé  military housing. Many of these structures were shipped to France’s colonies in West Africa to address critical housing shortages there. (1)

Jean Prouvé, Maison Tropicale (1951), Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Image source.

In 1947 Prouvé built the Maxéville factory for the production of the Demountable Houses and furniture; the complex also housed a materials research facility. (1)

Unfortunately Prouvé  was “forced out of the factory by his financial backer” (2) in 1952. Undaunted, Prouvé continued to design pre-fabricated structures, including “a temporary school in Villejuif (1956), the Métropole House (1949), ... a mass-producible rural school with classroom and teacher accommodation, and a filling station for energy company Total (1969)” (3).

Jean Prouvé, Pre-fabricated Gas Station, Baden, West Germany (1953). Image source.

In 1954 Prouvé, built a home for his family in Nancy which demonstrated his “constructive principles: simplicity of design, lightness of materials, speed of assembly”(6). During the 1950’s Prouvé “collaborated with architect Jean Dimitrijevic on the Musée des Beaux Arts du Havre”(1), and with sculptor “Alexander Calder to construct the steel base of La Spirale, a monumental mobile for the UNESCO site in Paris”(1).

Jean Prouvé, The Prouvé House (1954), Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy. Image source.

Jean Prouvé ’s Later Years

During the 1960s “Prouvé lectured at the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers in Paris”(1). In 1964 he designed molded aluminum panels for the “facade of the French embassy in Warsaw, Poland”(4).

In the middle of the 1960s Prouvé established a consulting firm in Paris (4), but was spending most of his time in his hometown of Nancy (2).  His last significant commission was “the building for the Ministère de l’Éducation Nationale (1970), a metal skyscraper designed around a vast internal patio”; sadly, the project was never built. (1)

In 1981 Jean Prouvé  was awarded the Medal of Commandeur de la Légion d’honneur presented [to him] by President François Mitterrand at the Palais de l’Élysée. (4)  Prouvé died in 1984; (1) his home in Nancy is now part of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy and is open for public tours. The Center Pompidou and Museum of Modern Art have both held exhibitions of Prouvé’s work. (1) Many of Prouvé ’s furniture designs are available on the market today. (3) Perhaps Prouvé ’s greatest legacy is that contemporary architects, designers and engineers continue to look towards his work for inspiration in solving the challenges of providing sustainable affordable housing to the world’s homeless population.

References

Wikipedia.com, (1 July, 2020). Jean Prouvé, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Prouv%C3%A9

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Galerie Patrick Segiun, (n.d.). CV-Jean Prouvé, https://www.patrickseguin.com/en/cv-jean-prouve/

Sisson, P. (16 September, 2014). The Progressive Prefabs of Jean Prouvé, https://www.dwell.com/article/progressive-prefabs-of-jean-prouve-89981f92

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, (n.d.). Maison Jean Prouvé. https://musee-des-beaux-arts.nancy.fr/le-musee/maison-jean-prouve-2597.html

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"New York Times" preist Hamburg als Top-10-Reiseziel für 2017 an

“New York Times” preist Hamburg als Top-10-Reiseziel für 2017 an

Als einzige deutsche Stadt hat es Hamburg in die Auswahl der Top-Reiseziele der “New York Times” geschafft. Die Stadt sei ein Paradies für Architektur- und Designliebhaber.

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Neben Traumdestinationen wie der Atacama-Wüste in Chile, den Malediven und den Lofoten hat es auch Hamburg ins Ranking der Top-Reiseziele der New York Times geschafft – als einzige deutsche Stadt.

Die New York Times schreibt über die Hansestadt:

“Zaha Hadids Promenade schlängelt sich entlang der Elbe und hat vor Kurzem neues Leben in der Uferpromenade und der nahe gelegene Speicherstadt aus dem 19. Jahrhundert geweckt, die seit 2015 zur Liste des Unesco-Weltkulturerbes gehört.

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Elbphilharmonie: Schön, aber es zieht

In diesem Monat ist die langersehnte Eröffnung der von Herzog & de Meuron gestalteten glanzvollen Elphilharmonie geplant. Der 360 Fuß hohe Glasturm sitzt auf einem alten Lagerhaus, das spitzeckige Dach erinnert an ein Segel und die maritime Vergangenheit der Stadt.

Und wenn Sie vom Betrachten der ganzen Architektur müde werden – in diesem Sommer eröffnet das sehr luxeriöse Fontenay, das erste Fünf-Sterne-Hotel in der norddeutschen Stadt seit 18 Jahren.”

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Valparaíso: Großbrand wütet in chilenischer Stadt

Valparaíso Großbrand wütet in chilenischer Stadt

Mindestens 100 Häuser beschädigt, 50 Hektar Wald zerstört und 19 Verletzte: In der chilenischen Stadt Valparaíso hat ein Großbrand gewütet. Die Feuerwehr brachte das Feuer schließlich unter Kontrolle.

Dienstag, 03.01.2017   05:11 Uhr

Vor knapp drei Jahren wurde Valparaíso bei einem Großbrand in Teilen zerstört. 15 Menschen starben damals, Tausende Häuser wurden zerstört. Nun hat wieder ein Feuer in der Küstenstadt im Westen Chiles gewütet. Dabei sind mindestens hundert Häuser beschädigt worden, einige brannten vollständig nieder. Außer wurden rund 50 Hektar Wald zerstört.

Das Feuer griff vom Wald und Weideland auf ein Viertel am Südrand der Stadt über, wie der Katastrophendienst Onemi mitteilte. Mindestens 19 Menschen seien verletzt worden. Über der Hafenstadt stieg eine riesige Rauchwolke auf.

Etwa 200 Menschen mussten nach Angaben des Katastrophenschutzes wegen des Feuers ihre Häuser verlassen. Fast 48.000 Haushalte waren demnach zwischenzeitlich von der Stromversorgung abgeschnitten. Die meisten Verletzten wurden wegen Atembeschwerden behandelt, sagte Vize-Innenminister Mahmud Aleuy. “Zum Glück gibt es keine Todesopfer.”

Hunderte Feuerwehrleute und zehn Löschflugzeuge waren im Einsatz, um die Flammen unter Kontrolle zu bringen, die durch den starken Wind weiter angefacht wurden. Das gelang der Feuerwehr nach eigenen Angaben am späten Montagabend. Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet bekundete via Twitter ihre Solidarität mit den Betroffenen.

Valparaíso gehört seit 2003 zum Unesco-Weltkulturerbe und ist eines der beliebtesten Touristenzielen Chiles. In der Stadt hat auch das chilenische Parlament seinen Sitz. Auf einem der mehr als 40 Hügel von Valparaíso liegt das Haus des 1973 verstorbenen Literatur-Nobelpreisträgers Pablo Neruda, in dem heute ein Museum untergebracht ist.

Die rund 280.000 Einwohner zählende Stadt ist bekannt für ihre Kopfsteinpflasterstraßen und bunten Häuser sowie für die Zahnradbahnen, die steile Hänge hinauffahren. Valparaíso liegt rund 120 Kilometer von der Hauptstadt Santiago de Chile entfernt am Pazifik. Nach dem Großbrand 2014 wurden die Stadt teilweise neu aufgebaut.

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