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I talk and treat Oshin as if she was my kid :) I'm sure she has no idea what I'm yelling to her about, although she would understand the tone of my voice and my body language or my mood.
For Flickr Group Roulette & IDEO's Thoughtless Acts & threesixtyfive
Arabic Language and North African Studies Program, Summer 2018
Fes, Morocco
Though there is no rule anywhere that a non-Muslim is not allowed to enter a mosque, tourists chose to respectfully gaze at al-Quaraouiyine from the outside. Al-Quaraouiyine University is the oldest university in the world and has its own mosque (as in many Moroccan universities). This was one of the few times I saw men and women in the same room within a mosque. Located in the heart of the medina, concealed by twists and turns of the ancient, narrow streets, you'll find the al-Quaraouiyine mosque to be an oasis of quiet in the middle of bustling Fes. People took the opportunity to nap and rest in the shade as they were exhausted from fasting (this was during Ramadan). An interesting thing about Morocco is that even if a Moroccan does not observe Ramadan, or might not consider themselves religious, it is illegal to violate the fast in a public place during Ramadan. The fasting period varies for Muslims across the world because it lasts from dawn to dusk, and this varies depending on your geographical location. 'Iftar' was always exciting - getting to breakfast with your friends that were fasting. You would think that people would eat as much as possible as soon as the sun dipped below the horizon, but iftar was surprisingly small and standard. You typically had harira (a red soup only served during Ramadan), a date (for sugar to break your fast), some bread, and either orange juice or milk. After this, it's up to families and individuals as to if they have a real dinner after iftar! One regret I have is never trying to fast for a day. I had friends that would study all day and then ALSO work out while fasting.
Protesters run away from tear gas fired by Malaysian riot police during a protest against the use of English to teach math and science in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, March 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)
View from my Ocean Villa at Hudhuran Fushi Island/Maledives.
Hudhuran Fushi in local Maldivian language means “Island of White Gold”
Pretty amazing place situated in North Male’ atoll.
September 2011
The way I like it most: View On White
UN Chinese Language Day opening ceremony held at the Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria. 2 May 2023.
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, California -- The 2017 Language Day celebration was held by the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center at the Presidio of Monterey, May 12. Language Day is open to the public and attended by schools throughout the region to promote an understanding of diverse customs and cultures from around the world. Approximately 5,000 people attended the annual event featuring cultural displays, activities and international ethnic cuisine served by local vendors on Presidio’s Soldier Field.
The event featured a Vietnam War veterans recognition ceremony. Vietnam War lapel pins authorized by Congress were individually presented by POM Garrison Commander Col. Lawrence Brown and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Roberto Marshall to approximately 75 Vietnam War veterans in attendance.
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PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
VIRTLANTIS is a free resource and open community of practice for language learners and teachers in the virtual world of Second Life®. We offer free informal language learning activities for a growing number of languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, etc. All of our activities are offered free of charge by volunteer language teachers and/or native speakers.
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In addition to our main island and the various social meeting points at Knowingly, we have additional locations which can be used when needed.
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In addition to providing our main island as a free resource, we now have a second island which can be used for special language or culture related events such as presentations, workshops, seminars, roundtables, conferences, demos, concerts and parties!
Our new "Paradise Island" can be used free of charge by anyone who needs a private or public space for a large event (maximum 20 avatars). We gladly provide additional support and resources on an as needed basis. We can also modify the look and feel of the island to help create the ideal atmosphere for your event.
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VIRTLANTIS is a non-profit project of the Oxford School for English, a private language school located in Germany and Austria. It is also a collaborative effort which includes language teachers and learners from all over the world.
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Disclaimer: Second Life® and Linden Lab® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linden Research, Inc. All rights reserved. No infringement is intended.
VIRTLANTIS is a free resource and open community of practice for language learners and teachers in the virtual world of Second Life®. We offer free informal language learning activities for a growing number of languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, etc. All of our activities are offered free of charge by volunteer language teachers and/or native speakers.
Everyone is welcome to offer a language activity at VIRTLANTIS. We provide free resources and ongoing support. We also collaborate with and promote other language communities in Second Life.
In addition to our main island and the various social meeting points at Knowingly, we have additional locations which can be used when needed.
If you are interested in participating in any of our current activities or would like to offer your own language activity, feel free to contact us in-world, on Facebook, on Skype or via e-mail: info@virtlantis.com.
*In order to visit VIRTLANTIS, you will need to join Second Life and install a Second Life viewer.*
Join Second Life here: join.secondlife.com.
Download the default viewer here: secondlife.com/support/downloads.
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Free Language Activities Calendar:
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Free Language Learning/Teaching Resources:
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Social Meeting Points @ VIRTLANTIS:
www.virtlantis.com/slurls.html
Facebook Community Site:
Contact Info:
Have questions? No problem! Send an e-mail to info@virtlantis.com or contact Kip Yellowjacket or Abraxas McAndrews in-world. Please also feel free to contact us via Skype: ID = VIRTLANTIS
NEW!
In addition to providing our main island as a free resource, we now have a second island which can be used for special language or culture related events such as presentations, workshops, seminars, roundtables, conferences, demos, concerts and parties!
Our new "Paradise Island" can be used free of charge by anyone who needs a private or public space for a large event (maximum 20 avatars). We gladly provide additional support and resources on an as needed basis. We can also modify the look and feel of the island to help create the ideal atmosphere for your event.
*To reserve and make use of Paradise Island, simply send an e-mail to info@virtlantis.com or contact Kip Yellowjacket or Abraxas McAndrews in-world.*
VIRTLANTIS is a non-profit project of the Oxford School for English, a private language school located in Germany and Austria. It is also a collaborative effort which includes language teachers and learners from all over the world.
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Urmiye Gölü Üz Ölçümü Azalmaqdadır
Urmia (Turkish language: Urmu, Urmiyə, اورمیه; farsi: ارومیه) variously translitterated as Oroumiyeh, Orūmīyeh and Urūmiyeh, is a city in and the capital of West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 577,307, with 153,570 households.
The city lies at an altitude of 1,330 m above sea level on the Shahar Chay river (City River). Urmia is the 10th most populated city in Iran. The population is mainly mainly Azerbaijanian Turkish(85-90%), with Kurdish, Assyrian Christian, and Armenian minorities.
Urmia is situated on a fertile plain called Urmia Plain, on western side of Lake Urmia; and eastern side of Turkish border and marginal range of mountains.
Urmia is the trade center for a fertile agricultural region where fruit (especially Apple and Grape) and Tobacco are grown. An important town by the 9th cent., Urmia was seized by the Seljuk Turks (1184), and later occupied a number of times by the Ottoman Turks.
Urmiye (Türkçesi:اورمو, Urmu, اورمیه, Urumiyə;Farsça: ارومیه, Orumieh), İran'ın Batı Azerbaycan Eyaleti'nin yönetim merkezi olan şehir. Şehir, bağlı olduğu eyaletin orta kısmında, Urmiye Gölü ile Türkiye sınırı arasında, kendi adıyla anılan ovada kuruludur. Nüfusu 2006 yılı verileriyle 577,307 kişidir ki Urmiye ülkenin en büyük 10. şehridir.
Urmiye şehrinde nüfusun çoğunluğunu (tahmini 90%) Türklerdir, azınlık kısmınıysa Kürtler, Süryaniler ve Ermeniler oluşturuyor
The Friars Peace Garden
The concept of creating a Peace Garden within the 42 acres that make up the grounds of The Friars was first discussed in 2006 by the Prior , the Estate Manager, and the Project Manager Jayne Hoose. The idea came about because Jayne Hoose had used the site as a place of escape whilst suffering from ME and felt that producing a Peace Garden was a way of giving something back and providing an additional space which would be open to all who sought the sanctuary she had found there.
The fundraising was started with a gift of £1000 from the local Funeral director Paul Rowland. The project has also been support by Gallaghers who undertook the preparation of the site for the garden's installation. The fundraising and implementation of the project has involved over 150 different individual volunteers including pupils and staff from St Anselm's school in Canterbury.
A Lottery Grant of £46484.84 was awarded to The Friars in 2010 via Community Spaces and Groundwork UK.
The garden, in the unused main entrance to The Friars Gatehouse, was designed to provide for a quiet space accessible to a wide range of visitors incorporating different seating styles and with flat access for those with mobility problems and families using children's buggies. Texture and scent have been incorporated to widen the garden's appeal and provides interest for those with sight impairment.
The Peace Garden is divided by upright sleepers into several small themed gardens allowing the visitor to view the garden as a whole, whilst enjoying the different smaller areas of planting. The first garden entered takes up the busy stressful mood of many visitors and aims to subtly move this energy to a place of warmth and vibrancy. This then enables the visitor to take onboard the energy reduction of the wind and wave garden. Making use of soothing curves and a mauve and pale yellow palette, this is designed to invoke a mood of gentle flowing calm. The central earth and water garden with a blue and white palette encourages tranquillity and stillness. The visitor, supported by the sounds of the water features, is encouraged to rest and 'to be'
Incorporated throughout the garden are peace tiles in over 200 different languages acting as a symbol of striving for the peaceful integration of all in society - locally, nationally and internationally. Parishioners, visitors and local businesses have sponsored these tiles.
Kudos to one who can explain what is going on with this billboard.
There's a large Hmong population in Sheboygan, Wisconsin...this is a transliteration of sounds, because I don't think there was initially a written Hmong language.
The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center held its 75th Anniversary Ball at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey, California, Nov. 5 to celebrate the extraordinary efforts of its students, instructors, staff and alumni throughout the years.(Photo by Amber K. Whittington)
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Raymi Gutierrez, Jonatan Martinez, Alex Aldana, and Nicolas Gonzalez speaking at Language Academy of Sacramento.
Model: Chloe G
Makeup & hair: NS Makeup
Photographer: Lloyd K. Barnes
More photos, a video and musings about the nature of language
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FRAMES TO MY MUSIC VIDEO: COME BACK SPARKIN
WATCH IT HERE:
COME BACK SPARKIN is the title of this song and its music video.
SPARKIN should be spelled SPARKING, but I chose to spell it the way I pronounce it.
This is how I create language.
I grew up in urban environments and slang talk has always been my preferred way of expressing myself.
I always loved the level of creativity that could be applied to a language, and the power slang has in societies.
To COME BACK SPARKIN is to come back from a difficult situation while creating something absolutely beautiful out of it.
It is the act of overcoming an obstacle or obstacles no matter the level of difficulty.
We have the power as SuperHumans to take advantage of every situation.
In this song, I first remind myself, that I am the one who chooses to feel down or up, no one else:
No matter what i go through, it can't get me down
Go ahead, take a shot at me. All you are going to do is fuel the beast. In other words, help me excel to the next level:
I'm a Warrior at heart, kick me down !
See what happens, I COME BACK SPARKIN
Some individuals do a whole lot of talking, but their actions do not match their blah blah blah.
Or they spend most of their time talking, while never truly accomplishing and doing something about what they are talking about:
While you're barkin, I move in action !
Realising that I have no one to talk to and spending my time by myself because no one around me is real enough, or I do not relate to them:
Very lonely, no one to talk to
I gain consciousness of my HumanPower , and I choose to Keep My Head Up as Tupac told us.
Keep My Head Up, as I walk through
Dark tunnels, with no light dude
I then realize who I am: I'm the Light Myself.
This is the path of the Warrior. Check out Warrior of Light by Paolo Coehlo if you don't understand this.
I then invite those that feel the way I do to listen to me because I live it like you, and I am uplifting myself.
So join me, and we can lift ourselves together.
Listen to my music, if you need help
Coz I give you energy
The Power and the Will to overcome your enemy
When I say enemy some may think that I am talking about a person outside of themselves, but I am not:
Which is the ego, your own self
Get deeper into your self. Understand that money is a tool, and not the answer to life:
Money is a distraction
The answer to all is within you:
The True Wealth is the Inner
I am not one of those people who thinks money is evil and who does not want money.
I'm a physical being with 5 physical senses, so I enjoy things money allows me to do.
I want to be clear that this is not an anti-money campaign, it is about understanding its role and purpose in our lives.
I do not claim to have the answers, what I do is invite others to my journey.
I recorded this song 3 years ago, and so, being that I have evolved a lot since, I chose to focus this music video on these lyrics and not the remainder of the song.
They no longer apply to who I am today like they did when I wrote them.
The Art Direction of this music video is a continuation of my project THE REBIRTH in which I created an imaginary world where the unreal becomes real.
The quality of this Music Video is very poor, the camera was old and busted, so this is what it is.
I think it's cool to have the quality this fucked up because it's such a huge contrast to crisp HD imagery.
I love crisp HD quality as well :)
Lyrics:
No matter what i go through, it can't get me down
I'm a Warrior at heart, kick me down !
See what happens, I COME BACK SPARKIN
While you're barkin, I move in action !
I'm on a mission !
Very lonely, no one to talk to
Keep My Head Up, as I walk through
Dark tunnels, with no light dude
Actually, I'm The Light Myself
Listen to my music, if you need help
Coz I give you energy
The Power and the Will to overcome your enemy
Which is the ego, your own self
Money is a distraction
The True Wealth is the Inner
Song Credits:
Lyrics: Willpower (William Ismael)
Recording Artist: Willpower (William Ismael)
Beat Maker / Composer: Anthony Harrell
Video Credits:
Director: Willpower (William Ismael)
Co-Director: Guillaume Hamon
Camera Man: Guillaume Hamon
Editing: Willpower (William Ismael)
3D: Willpower (William Ismael)
Compositing: Willpower (William Ismael)
Informational unfolding pamphlet on Baltimore's Food Deserts, and the language surrounding food establishments in different neighborhoods.
Straight from the camera. Found this cool old clock machinery from my basement! I just love my basement, it's a real treasure island!
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El duet musical Za! va ser l'encarregat d’una visita peculiar a l'exposició sobre l’obra del col·lectiu Art & Language, que es podrà visitar fins al 12 d'abril. Amb la seva música i les performances, van fer participar al públic de noves maneres de gaudir de l'espai expositiu.
Foto: Miquel Coll
@ Lakota Language Bowl at LNI-2012
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Spanish language school Hispana
Hispana Spanish School, located in Lima, Peru, is a cultural center that specializes in teaching Latin American Spanish as well as culture to foreign residents, immigrants and travelers of all nationalities, occupations and ages. Our mission consists in facilitating the acquisition of the Spanish language to our students representing culturally diverse backgrounds so that they may effectively communicate within the Spanish-speaking world, whether it be to work, study, travel or vacation in Peru, or just to learn more about our fascinating and rich culture. Our vision is to become the leading institution engaged in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
In Scots we say neuk, an in Inglis we say "nook", baith meanin a 'corner'. This shop is on the Heich Gait (High Street) o Lochee, Dundee.
Photie taen bi Dr Dauvit Horsbroch.
Our Italian language school in Milan offers Italian language courses all year round, with particular attention for summertime.
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For the first time in more than a decade, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center opened its doors to the local community for its annual Language Day celebration.
Held May 11, on the open grounds of historic Soldier Field and surrounding classrooms, Language Day was a colorful celebration of foreign languages and cultural education highlighting the 26 different languages taught to military personnel at the Presidio of Monterey.
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PHOTO by Hiro Chang, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.