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The National Offender Management Service event, Actions Have Consequences, was delivered to pupils at schools in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton by a Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) officer, dog handler Paul McGovern MBE and GMP were there to support the event.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE, from HMP Manchester, works within the Prison Community Team which engages with children in local schools to break the cycle of children being peer pressured into local crime gangs and subsequently being imprisoned when they are adults.
The aim of the Actions Have Consequences programme is to build bridges between local children, their teachers, local neighbourhood policing teams, school based officers and the youth offending team.
The programme is carried out in a fun but serious way and covers 46 subjects, some of which include the realities of knife crime, gang wars, drugs, anti-social behaviour, relationship breakdown, and the a real-life experience of being in prison.
Local GMP officers and pupils interact throughout the session and the pupils soon see through the police uniform and see the individual underneath, who are not only there for when they are in trouble but are also there to help them.
Since it began in 2010 the programme has been delivered to over one million children throughout the country with the support of the local neighbourhood teams, school based officers and the youth offending teams.
GMP is committed to educating young people, engaging with the community and taking part in programmes like these that are vital in helping to shaping people's future.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE comments that: "I put a lot of energy into the day so it is quite tiring but if it stops one person from being killed or stops someone being imprisoned, the aim of the programme has worked.
"I do have to mention my two prison dogs G and J who also come along on the day. They always receive lots of attention but when I need a volunteer for someone to wear the sleeve - everyone goes strangely quiet.
"I have received positive feedback from those schools I have attended so I must be doing something right as I am always asked when I am coming back".
Chief Inspector Danny Atherton commented that: "We have worked with Paul and the programme for many years and find it is a valuable input for the young people of Greater Manchester.
“It is a powerful way to educate them as they approach adulthood, so they make the right decisions when a situation arises to keep themselves and their friends safe.
"I'm proud to support such an inspiring project and I'd like to thank everyone that works hard to make it happen. Sadly, these examples and situations are some people's reality, but by sharing them we hope they will make good choices in the future and speak to ourselves if they need help."
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes said: “We are committed, not only to strong enforcement against violent crime, but also to trying to prevent it happening first place. Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit takes a public health approach to violence reduction; this means focusing on understanding what lies behind the problem, the root causes, on testing and evaluating interventions to find out what works best, then and delivering those interventions more widely.
“Interventions such as the Actions have Consequences programme help to build positive relationships between children, their teachers and the police.
“By working with young people, families and communities we can understand and address the reasons how and why people, particularly young people, can get drawn into violent crime. If we can turn young people away from violence at the earliest possible opportunity we can make a real difference to them and our communities."
The National Offender Management Service event, Actions Have Consequences, was delivered to pupils at schools in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton by a Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) officer, dog handler Paul McGovern MBE and GMP were there to support the event.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE, from HMP Manchester, works within the Prison Community Team which engages with children in local schools to break the cycle of children being peer pressured into local crime gangs and subsequently being imprisoned when they are adults.
The aim of the Actions Have Consequences programme is to build bridges between local children, their teachers, local neighbourhood policing teams, school based officers and the youth offending team.
The programme is carried out in a fun but serious way and covers 46 subjects, some of which include the realities of knife crime, gang wars, drugs, anti-social behaviour, relationship breakdown, and the a real-life experience of being in prison.
Local GMP officers and pupils interact throughout the session and the pupils soon see through the police uniform and see the individual underneath, who are not only there for when they are in trouble but are also there to help them.
Since it began in 2010 the programme has been delivered to over one million children throughout the country with the support of the local neighbourhood teams, school based officers and the youth offending teams.
GMP is committed to educating young people, engaging with the community and taking part in programmes like these that are vital in helping to shaping people's future.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE comments that: "I put a lot of energy into the day so it is quite tiring but if it stops one person from being killed or stops someone being imprisoned, the aim of the programme has worked.
"I do have to mention my two prison dogs G and J who also come along on the day. They always receive lots of attention but when I need a volunteer for someone to wear the sleeve - everyone goes strangely quiet.
"I have received positive feedback from those schools I have attended so I must be doing something right as I am always asked when I am coming back".
Chief Inspector Danny Atherton commented that: "We have worked with Paul and the programme for many years and find it is a valuable input for the young people of Greater Manchester.
“It is a powerful way to educate them as they approach adulthood, so they make the right decisions when a situation arises to keep themselves and their friends safe.
"I'm proud to support such an inspiring project and I'd like to thank everyone that works hard to make it happen. Sadly, these examples and situations are some people's reality, but by sharing them we hope they will make good choices in the future and speak to ourselves if they need help."
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes said: “We are committed, not only to strong enforcement against violent crime, but also to trying to prevent it happening first place. Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit takes a public health approach to violence reduction; this means focusing on understanding what lies behind the problem, the root causes, on testing and evaluating interventions to find out what works best, then and delivering those interventions more widely.
“Interventions such as the Actions have Consequences programme help to build positive relationships between children, their teachers and the police.
“By working with young people, families and communities we can understand and address the reasons how and why people, particularly young people, can get drawn into violent crime. If we can turn young people away from violence at the earliest possible opportunity we can make a real difference to them and our communities."
So here I sit looking at the traffic lights
The red extinguishes the hope that the green ignites
I want to run away I want to ditch my life
Cause all of my mistakes keep me awake at night
-RELIENT K
The National Offender Management Service event, Actions Have Consequences, was delivered to pupils at schools in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton by a Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) officer, dog handler Paul McGovern MBE and GMP were there to support the event.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE, from HMP Manchester, works within the Prison Community Team which engages with children in local schools to break the cycle of children being peer pressured into local crime gangs and subsequently being imprisoned when they are adults.
The aim of the Actions Have Consequences programme is to build bridges between local children, their teachers, local neighbourhood policing teams, school based officers and the youth offending team.
The programme is carried out in a fun but serious way and covers 46 subjects, some of which include the realities of knife crime, gang wars, drugs, anti-social behaviour, relationship breakdown, and the a real-life experience of being in prison.
Local GMP officers and pupils interact throughout the session and the pupils soon see through the police uniform and see the individual underneath, who are not only there for when they are in trouble but are also there to help them.
Since it began in 2010 the programme has been delivered to over one million children throughout the country with the support of the local neighbourhood teams, school based officers and the youth offending teams.
GMP is committed to educating young people, engaging with the community and taking part in programmes like these that are vital in helping to shaping people's future.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE comments that: "I put a lot of energy into the day so it is quite tiring but if it stops one person from being killed or stops someone being imprisoned, the aim of the programme has worked.
"I do have to mention my two prison dogs G and J who also come along on the day. They always receive lots of attention but when I need a volunteer for someone to wear the sleeve - everyone goes strangely quiet.
"I have received positive feedback from those schools I have attended so I must be doing something right as I am always asked when I am coming back".
Chief Inspector Danny Atherton commented that: "We have worked with Paul and the programme for many years and find it is a valuable input for the young people of Greater Manchester.
“It is a powerful way to educate them as they approach adulthood, so they make the right decisions when a situation arises to keep themselves and their friends safe.
"I'm proud to support such an inspiring project and I'd like to thank everyone that works hard to make it happen. Sadly, these examples and situations are some people's reality, but by sharing them we hope they will make good choices in the future and speak to ourselves if they need help."
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes said: “We are committed, not only to strong enforcement against violent crime, but also to trying to prevent it happening first place. Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit takes a public health approach to violence reduction; this means focusing on understanding what lies behind the problem, the root causes, on testing and evaluating interventions to find out what works best, then and delivering those interventions more widely.
“Interventions such as the Actions have Consequences programme help to build positive relationships between children, their teachers and the police.
“By working with young people, families and communities we can understand and address the reasons how and why people, particularly young people, can get drawn into violent crime. If we can turn young people away from violence at the earliest possible opportunity we can make a real difference to them and our communities."
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The National Offender Management Service event, Actions Have Consequences, was delivered to pupils at schools in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton by a Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) officer, dog handler Paul McGovern MBE and GMP were there to support the event.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE, from HMP Manchester, works within the Prison Community Team which engages with children in local schools to break the cycle of children being peer pressured into local crime gangs and subsequently being imprisoned when they are adults.
The aim of the Actions Have Consequences programme is to build bridges between local children, their teachers, local neighbourhood policing teams, school based officers and the youth offending team.
The programme is carried out in a fun but serious way and covers 46 subjects, some of which include the realities of knife crime, gang wars, drugs, anti-social behaviour, relationship breakdown, and the a real-life experience of being in prison.
Local GMP officers and pupils interact throughout the session and the pupils soon see through the police uniform and see the individual underneath, who are not only there for when they are in trouble but are also there to help them.
Since it began in 2010 the programme has been delivered to over one million children throughout the country with the support of the local neighbourhood teams, school based officers and the youth offending teams.
GMP is committed to educating young people, engaging with the community and taking part in programmes like these that are vital in helping to shaping people's future.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE comments that: "I put a lot of energy into the day so it is quite tiring but if it stops one person from being killed or stops someone being imprisoned, the aim of the programme has worked.
"I do have to mention my two prison dogs G and J who also come along on the day. They always receive lots of attention but when I need a volunteer for someone to wear the sleeve - everyone goes strangely quiet.
"I have received positive feedback from those schools I have attended so I must be doing something right as I am always asked when I am coming back".
Chief Inspector Danny Atherton commented that: "We have worked with Paul and the programme for many years and find it is a valuable input for the young people of Greater Manchester.
“It is a powerful way to educate them as they approach adulthood, so they make the right decisions when a situation arises to keep themselves and their friends safe.
"I'm proud to support such an inspiring project and I'd like to thank everyone that works hard to make it happen. Sadly, these examples and situations are some people's reality, but by sharing them we hope they will make good choices in the future and speak to ourselves if they need help."
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes said: “We are committed, not only to strong enforcement against violent crime, but also to trying to prevent it happening first place. Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit takes a public health approach to violence reduction; this means focusing on understanding what lies behind the problem, the root causes, on testing and evaluating interventions to find out what works best, then and delivering those interventions more widely.
“Interventions such as the Actions have Consequences programme help to build positive relationships between children, their teachers and the police.
“By working with young people, families and communities we can understand and address the reasons how and why people, particularly young people, can get drawn into violent crime. If we can turn young people away from violence at the earliest possible opportunity we can make a real difference to them and our communities."
The National Offender Management Service event, Actions Have Consequences, was delivered to pupils at schools in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton by a Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) officer, dog handler Paul McGovern MBE and GMP were there to support the event.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE, from HMP Manchester, works within the Prison Community Team which engages with children in local schools to break the cycle of children being peer pressured into local crime gangs and subsequently being imprisoned when they are adults.
The aim of the Actions Have Consequences programme is to build bridges between local children, their teachers, local neighbourhood policing teams, school based officers and the youth offending team.
The programme is carried out in a fun but serious way and covers 46 subjects, some of which include the realities of knife crime, gang wars, drugs, anti-social behaviour, relationship breakdown, and the a real-life experience of being in prison.
Local GMP officers and pupils interact throughout the session and the pupils soon see through the police uniform and see the individual underneath, who are not only there for when they are in trouble but are also there to help them.
Since it began in 2010 the programme has been delivered to over one million children throughout the country with the support of the local neighbourhood teams, school based officers and the youth offending teams.
GMP is committed to educating young people, engaging with the community and taking part in programmes like these that are vital in helping to shaping people's future.
Prison Officer Paul McGovern MBE comments that: "I put a lot of energy into the day so it is quite tiring but if it stops one person from being killed or stops someone being imprisoned, the aim of the programme has worked.
"I do have to mention my two prison dogs G and J who also come along on the day. They always receive lots of attention but when I need a volunteer for someone to wear the sleeve - everyone goes strangely quiet.
"I have received positive feedback from those schools I have attended so I must be doing something right as I am always asked when I am coming back".
Chief Inspector Danny Atherton commented that: "We have worked with Paul and the programme for many years and find it is a valuable input for the young people of Greater Manchester.
“It is a powerful way to educate them as they approach adulthood, so they make the right decisions when a situation arises to keep themselves and their friends safe.
"I'm proud to support such an inspiring project and I'd like to thank everyone that works hard to make it happen. Sadly, these examples and situations are some people's reality, but by sharing them we hope they will make good choices in the future and speak to ourselves if they need help."
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes said: “We are committed, not only to strong enforcement against violent crime, but also to trying to prevent it happening first place. Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit takes a public health approach to violence reduction; this means focusing on understanding what lies behind the problem, the root causes, on testing and evaluating interventions to find out what works best, then and delivering those interventions more widely.
“Interventions such as the Actions have Consequences programme help to build positive relationships between children, their teachers and the police.
“By working with young people, families and communities we can understand and address the reasons how and why people, particularly young people, can get drawn into violent crime. If we can turn young people away from violence at the earliest possible opportunity we can make a real difference to them and our communities."
Berlin boasts two zoological gardens, a consequence of decades of political and administrative division of the city. The older one, called Zoo Berlin, founded in 1844, is situated in what is now called the "City West". It is the most species-rich zoo worldwide. The other one, called Tierpark Berlin ("Animal Park"), was established on the long abandoned premises of Friedrichsfelde Manor Park in the eastern borough of Lichtenberg, in 1954. Covering 160 ha, it is the largest landcape zoo in Europe.
Auf einer Fläche von 60.000 m² hat nun die einzigartige Tierwelt des Himalaya Einzug gehalten. Dabei begegnen den Bergsteiger*innen nicht nur bekannte Gebirgsbewohner wie Rote Pandas, Schneeleoparden und Bartgeier, sondern auch weniger bekannte Arten wie Goldtakin, Goral, Manul und Satyrtragopan. Nach einer Bauzeit von gut einem Jahr verwandelte sich der 60 Meter hohe Trümmerberg in eine asiatische Gebirgslandschaft mit zahlreichen neuen Aussichtpunkten. Rund 100 Individuen aus 22 verschiedenen – größtenteils in der Natur bedrohten - Tierarten haben in Berlins Hochgebirge ihr neues Zuhause gefunden. (Tierpark Berlin)
Auf einer Fläche von 60.000 m² hat nun die einzigartige Tierwelt des Himalaya Einzug gehalten. Dabei begegnen den Bergsteiger*innen nicht nur bekannte Gebirgsbewohner wie Rote Pandas, Schneeleoparden und Bartgeier, sondern auch weniger bekannte Arten wie Goldtakin, Goral, Manul und Satyrtragopan. Nach einer Bauzeit von gut einem Jahr verwandelte sich der 60 Meter hohe Trümmerberg in eine asiatische Gebirgslandschaft mit zahlreichen neuen Aussichtpunkten. Rund 100 Individuen aus 22 verschiedenen – größtenteils in der Natur bedrohten - Tierarten haben in Berlins Hochgebirge ihr neues Zuhause gefunden. (Quelle: Tierpark Berlin)
The unique animal world of the Himalayas has now found its way into an area of 60,000 m². Climbers will not only encounter well-known mountain dwellers such as red pandas, snow leopards and bearded vultures, but also lesser-known species such as takin, goral, Pallas'scat and satyr tragopan. After a construction period of just over a year, the 60-metre-high mountain of rubble was transformed into an Asian mountain landscape with numerous new vantage points. Around 100 individuals from 22 different animal species - most of them endangered in the wild - have found their new home in Berlin's high mountains. (Source: Tierpark Berlin)
On february 23rd, a major oil spill (2,600,000 L estimate) occured in river Lambro (near Milan, Italy). The spill affected sewage pipes in Monza, the local wastewater treatment plant, and the river. As a consequence, the river sediment is heavily polluted with oil and the broken WWTP is still discharging untreated wastewater.
The result is a "Okusare", a Stink Spirit according to Miyazaki's masterpiece "Spirited Away", which in truth was the spirit of a polluted (and dying) river.
Il 23 febbraio, una consistente quantità di derivati petroliferi (stimata in 2,6 milioni di litri) è stata sversata nel fiume Lambro a monte di Milano. La fuoriuscita ha riguardato dapprima la rete fognaria, poi l'impianto di depurazione di Monza e, infine, il Lambro. Le conseguenze principali sono state una notevole quantità di idrocarburi che si sono miscelati al sedimento fluviale e lo scarico, tuttora in atto, di reflui non trattati da parte del depuratore guasto.
Il risultato è un "Okusare", o spirito puzzolente, che nel capolavoro di Miyazaki "La Città Incantata" altro non era che lo spirito di un fiume inquinato e morente.
QuoteoftheDay 'One who is worried about the consequences cannot love.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar
As a consequence of the intellectual and erudite nature of the inhabitants of Baeza, they decided to create their own University at the end of the XVI century, a long time before these of Jaén or Úbeda.
The building, one of the few with Mannerist style that the city has, was founded by the priest Rodrigo López, a relative of the Pope Paulo III, upon the Saint León chapel, a plot transferred by the Council in 1571.
Firstly, a first letters school was created dedicated to the Holly Trinity. Nevertheless, with the arrival of Juan de Ávila in 1540, new teachings were introduced as Liberal Studies, secondary education, degrees and doctorates in Arts and Theology.
The first students' graduation took place in 1549 and they became the professors of the future University. Their effort and good performance convert this University of Baeza into the best university in Andalusia during the years. However, due to the parish character of the University, a phenomenon of exaltation occurred between the students, known as "illuminati", which forced the intervention of the Inquisition Court, something that finished with the imprisonment of the most distinguished teachers.
In 1565, new Rhetoric, Grammar, Greek Philosophy and Theology chairs were created. With the arrival of Pedro Fernández de Córdoba to the management, the institution would be elevated to a higher position. Due to that, he designed an enlargement which finished with the construction of the Saint Jean Evangelist church.
The University remained until 1824. Nevertheless, the lessons on the primary school continued with these of Latin; followed by the creation of a Liberal Studies School and after a high-school -where Antonio Machado worked as a teacher-, and these days there is a secondary education centre.
The architecture is similar to that of the renaissance palaces.
The Paraninfo or Assembly hall is placed in the courtyard.
The open book - at the moment - Dante's Inferno:
Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, the first part of The Divine Comedy, is one of the most profound and haunting literary works ever written. A journey through Hell itself, it follows Dante as he is guided by the Roman poet Virgil through the nine circles of damnation. Each level of Hell reflects a specific sin, punishing souls in ways that mirror their earthly transgressions.
At its core, Inferno is a deeply philosophical and moral exploration of justice, sin, and redemption. Yet, in today’s turbulent world—marked by war, displacement, and a growing sense of despair—it resonates with an unsettling urgency. The Infernal abyss, where the damned endure suffering tailored to their sins, mirrors the consequences of unchecked power, cruelty, and corruption in our own era.
Through its grotesque imagery and chilling visions of eternal torment, Inferno forces us to confront the darkness within human nature. What happens when ambition turns to greed, when ideology becomes fanaticism, when power leads to destruction? From political betrayal to the perversion of justice, Dante’s Hell is not merely a medieval vision—it is a mirror to our times.
Inferno teaches us about moral responsibility, about how choices shape fate, and how redemption may only come through self-awareness and transformation. In an age where the world teeters on the edge of catastrophe, Dante’s descent into the abyss serves as a stark reminder: Hell is not just an afterlife—it is what we create on Earth when we abandon reason, empathy, and hope.
The Descent
I walked a path of bitter stone,
where silence wept, where winds had grown
too thick with screams of those who fell—
each bound within their private Hell.
The traitors writhed in frozen graves,
the tyrants burned, yet cursed their slaves.
The greedy choked on molten gold,
the wrathful drowned in rivers cold.
Their echoes reached through time and space,
their crimes reborn in modern face.
For power still corrupts the soul,
and war still swallows light whole.
Each circle bore a name we know,
each crime repeats in endless flow.
The sins of men—their poisoned breath—
still weave their threads through life and death.
And yet, beyond that cursed descent,
where fires rage and souls repent,
a whisper stirs—a single spark—
a hope to lead us from the dark.
Three Haikus
Wars carve out new hells,
fires rise, but so do ghosts—
Dante saw it all.
Frozen tongues betray,
greed drowns in its own hunger,
shadows dance through time.
Hell is not so far,
it breathes beneath iron skies—
listen, and you'll hear.
"Stop Bombing libya" demand the Stop the War Coalition - London, United Kingdom 12.07.2011
Protesters representing Stop the War, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Libyan nationalists protested on Tuesday 12th of July 2011 opposite the Houses of Parliament, calling for an immediate end to the bombing of Libya by UK forces operating under NATO command.
On February 15th 2011 the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1973 which authorized an internationally organised no-fly zone in Eastern Libya specifically for the protection of civilians there who were being attacked by Gadaffi's forces. Without warning on March 18th, Barack Obama announced that NATO was taking over the operation from the United Nations, and it is now admitted freely by the USA, NATO and our own William Hague that the mission is actually to kill Colonel Gaddafi - in flagrant violation of International Law, regardless of where one's sympathies lie. It is yet another illegal war launched by the USA, Britain and France against yet another (strangely coincidentally) oil-rich sovereign state which was posing no threat to the USA whatsoever - unless, of course, you include Gadaffi's announced plans to stop trading oil in US dollars and Euros and to move onto a gold standard.
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It is a good indicator of the degree to which we have been lied to as a nation by David Cameron, his ministers and "special advisors" in the concentrated media propaganda storm of distortions, myths and blatant lies neccessary to convince the British Public that this illegal war has some kind of moral justification. We were initially told this "humanitarian" mission would be over in weeks and would be a bargain at "tens of millions of pounds". Over four months later the government has admitted that the cost so far has been "About a quarter of a billion pounds", from which we can safely assume we're probably looking at closer to half a billion pounds at the very least, with no end in sight.
It was announced by the Ministry of Defence today that another four RAF Tornado fighter bombers would be joining aerial missions over Libya, which is additional to the four extra Tornados deployed in April. It is now discovered - but not admitted in public by the government, even in Parliament - that the UK has commenced aerial Drone operations over Libya. I fear the true scale, costs and consequences of UK involvement in this dispute may take many years to uncover by which time, of course, all the main players will all be safely retired from government and will be reaping their rewards in the form of lucrative directorships of banks, oil and armaments companies which is the time-honoured British way.
As Tariq Ali so eloquently pointed out later that evening in the Parliamentary Afghanistan Withdrawl Group public meeting in the Houses of Parliament, support for the end of NATO bombing in Libya does not in any way imply sympathy for the Gadaffi regime any more than wanting to end the war against Iraq implied support for Saddam Hussein.
All Photos © 2011 Pete Riches
"What is our digital humanity?" is the title of the Ars Electronica Garden in Silicon Valley hosted by Open Austria Art + Tech Lab (US/AT).
Technology has become the most pressing question of our time. Who creates it, who controls it, who has access to it, and who doesn’t are the new parameters that determine emerging power structures around the world. But technology will also be front and center as we tackle our global climate crisis and advocate for more justice, diversity and inclusion in our fight against poverty and inequality, and work to improve the health of billions of people around the world. The concept of digital humanism can be seen as a necessary evolution of Silicon Valley’s transhumanist vision for humanity. A marriage of transhumanists’ excitement about the immense potential of technology and a new humanism that aims to restore our dignity as human beings online and offline. A digital humanist understands technology as a tool that can be used for both good and bad. Digital humanists are realistic about its potential to elevate us and cause harm though a host of unintended consequences. The consequences of merging the off- and online world as we gradually turn into digital humans aren’t fully explored yet. In order to understand the many layers that constitute a digital human, policy makers, tech companies and technologists need to break out of their respective silos and start working together to assure that universal human rights are being protected regardless of their differences. Art and culture shape our common reality. Artists as cultural ambassadors are best equipped to identify the potential and pitfalls of our current digital transformation. They pose, explore and promulgate the question of what constitutes a human being in the digital world. *What is our digital humanity?* The Ars Electronica Garden Silicon Valley, hosted and curated by the Open Austria Art + Tech Lab, engages with artists, curators and cultural facilitators as well as technologists, tech executives, think tanks, diplomats, and policymakers to pose this question in a variety of settings through art panels, workshops, immersive experiences, and keynotes.
Photo: Open Austria Art + Tech Lab
AFGE's Council of Prison Locals held a press conference Oct. 1 to highlight the dangers of understaffing and underfunding in the Federal Bureau of Prisons and call on Congress to provide immediate funding relief to BOP. AFGE also addressed the consequences of a government shutdown and the impact on BOP correctional workers.
With the road drainage failing routinely in heavy rain, this was a fairly common picture in the ground floor.
1. R&R 038 is still coming. I'm waiting for the bookstore to publish the review first, but in the meantime I've continued on with posting my reviews.
2. The yellow rose I believe stands for the turning point in this book’s heroine’s life. That is why I used it in this photo, with a soft expression to represent Margaret before the change. Oh yeah and it’s not a real rose like I wanted, but it will do.
Elizabeth Gaskell
North and South
First published in Household Words (as a series) in 1855
This edition: Wordsworth Editions Limited, 1994
Cover design by Robert Mathias
Cover illustration: “My Daughter Elizabeth” by Frank Weston Benson
Margaret Hale is but eighteen years old when her life changes in every aspect. Having lived all of her life in a quaint home on the countryside of southern England, little has she yet been confronted with the changes arising in the country during this time, the mid-nineteenth century. When she and her parents move from their southern home to the northern town of Milton, Margaret is in for the cultural shock of a lifetime: Milton is bustling, its industrial growth a far cry from life on the countryside, with mills now becoming prominent in Margaret’s surroundings as opposed to the yellow roses of Helstone. The days in Milton are filled with battles between classes, unavoidable for gentle-natured Margaret, who soon finds herself in a turbulent clash of her own with Mr. Thornton, master of the mill.
Elizabeth Gaskell had a lot to tell; “North and South” is a complex novel which encompasses so many different themes.
Naturally, it is a romance story. Through bickering and frustration, Margaret and Mr. Thornton get to know one and other better, and slowly grow to understand the other. Some elements of are similar to Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”, where man and woman (Mr. Darcy and Lizzie of course) also misunderstand each other while increasing stubbornness threatens for them both to miss out on finding the best possible mate. “Pride and Prejudice”, though with serious angles at times, is a lot more gentle and witty. “North and South” is grim, sometimes downright tragic, and the romance of Margaret and Mr. Thornton faces the challenge of developing under darker circumstances, surviving because of a strong mutual passion.
Life in Milton is harsh, in the beginning too much so for the compassionate Margaret, whose heart is sometimes achingly big, but she comes of age in this novel, developing an open mind and learning to accept change when change is unstoppable, all the while never losing compassion for those she feels need it. She grows up, through loss and gain, and learns that life isn’t all yellow roses and countryside walks. Mr. Thornton in turn finds himself influenced by Margaret in going through changes of his own.
But what stands out the most about this novel is its function as a first-hand report on the rise of industrialism in England, and the problems that have started or grown as a consequence. Strikes leading to unnecessary violence... classes divided into rich or poor, where poor workers can no longer feed their children... and a struggling mill master trying to keep his own head above water in the meantime; there is no work if there is no mill.
What I have noticed is that the dialog between characters in this novel is sociologically valuable. Allowing characters to discuss the strike or poverty was an opportunity for Gaskell to show both sides of the debate of the social situation at the time and to create understanding with room for empathy. Gaskell proved herself to be remarkably intelligent. As I read, I’ve come to admire Elizabeth Gaskell, not just because I am an appreciative reader, but because I am a woman, too. She did us proud.
4.5/5
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Joe-Joe played in the fountain and learned the true meaning of the saying, "It was fun while it lasted."
day FORTY-TWO of three hundred and sixty-five
Mingle Media TV and our Red Carpet Report team with host, Stephanie Piche were at the 5th Annual TorC Film Fiesta.
This year’s TorC Film Fiesta was held from October 22-24, 2021 in Truth or Consequences New Mexico and screened winning feature and short films from the Santa Fe Film Festival and some local films in addition to “Walking with Herb’ a truly New Mexican film from the author of the book to the filmmaker.
The festival also had Anthony Michael Hall, who is a star in the new “Halloween Kills” movie along with a rich history of film and TV work. Three of the films that AMH made with John Hughes, “Weird Science,” “16 Candles,” and “The Breakfast Club” were screened on the opening night of the festival with AMH available for photos, signed merch and a Q&A held after the final film was shown to a grateful audience of fans.
Screenings of films "Walking with Herb," "The Kennedy incident," "Earl biss Doc," Steven Maes "Caffeine & gasoline," Jerry Angelo "Artik," Hafid abdelmoula "Broken GAite," Ruben Pla "The Horror Crowd," Jordyn Aquino "Can't have it both ways," Jordan Livingston "DeLorean: Living the dream," Jeanette Dilone "Rizo," & Two 'Best Of' Shorts screenings
In addition to the screenings, the El Cortex Theatre, was enjoying a grand re-opening after being shuttered for years and the town was thrilled to see the progress of the updates being done for this event.
Follow the TorC Fiesta Partners on Social
www.facebook.com/ElCortezTheater
www.facebook.com/SierraCinemaNM
Filmmakers were also honored with a filmmaker brunch, a panel by esteemed entertainment lawyer, Harris Tulchan, at Ingo’s Cafe, after parties at the Point Blanc Winery and Glam Camp which also had a fire dancer perform in addition to everyone letting loose and singing Karaoke songs throughout the night.
There was a filmmakers brunch at the Center Gallery and a filmmakers lounge with specialty cocktails during the festival.
In addition to honoring filmmakers, it was a joy to hear that they were excited to see their films on the big screen.
For video interviews and other Red Carpet Report coverage, please visit www.rcrnewsmedia.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook at:
www.youtube.com/MingleMediaTVNetwork
That’s what it’s about, making stories come alive and enjoying them in the dark with strangers…
Day 143 - Trip with consequences
Ouch, that will be trouble. Today I have used the open window and made a small trip. It was not long before Oliver was looking for me. So I ran home quickly... But Oliver has caught me and was waiting with an angry look. Since then he has not talked to me and looks bad. What should I do?
Autsch, das wird Ärger geben. Ich habe heute das offene Fenster genutzt und einen kleinen Ausflug gemacht. Es hat nicht lange gedauert, bis Oliver mich gesucht hat. Also bin ich schnell nach Hause gelaufen... aber Oliver hat mich erwischt und wartete schon mit einem bösen Blick. Seit dem hat er nicht mehr mit mir geredet und schaut böse. Was soll ich nur machen?
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Mingle Media TV and our Red Carpet Report team with host, Stephanie Piche were at the 5th Annual TorC Film Fiesta.
This year’s TorC Film Fiesta was held from October 22-24, 2021 in Truth or Consequences New Mexico and screened winning feature and short films from the Santa Fe Film Festival and some local films in addition to “Walking with Herb’ a truly New Mexican film from the author of the book to the filmmaker.
The festival also had Anthony Michael Hall, who is a star in the new “Halloween Kills” movie along with a rich history of film and TV work. Three of the films that AMH made with John Hughes, “Weird Science,” “16 Candles,” and “The Breakfast Club” were screened on the opening night of the festival with AMH available for photos, signed merch and a Q&A held after the final film was shown to a grateful audience of fans.
Screenings of films "Walking with Herb," "The Kennedy incident," "Earl biss Doc," Steven Maes "Caffeine & gasoline," Jerry Angelo "Artik," Hafid abdelmoula "Broken GAite," Ruben Pla "The Horror Crowd," Jordyn Aquino "Can't have it both ways," Jordan Livingston "DeLorean: Living the dream," Jeanette Dilone "Rizo," & Two 'Best Of' Shorts screenings
In addition to the screenings, the El Cortex Theatre, was enjoying a grand re-opening after being shuttered for years and the town was thrilled to see the progress of the updates being done for this event.
Follow the TorC Fiesta Partners on Social
www.facebook.com/ElCortezTheater
www.facebook.com/SierraCinemaNM
Filmmakers were also honored with a filmmaker brunch, a panel by esteemed entertainment lawyer, Harris Tulchan, at Ingo’s Cafe, after parties at the Point Blanc Winery and Glam Camp which also had a fire dancer perform in addition to everyone letting loose and singing Karaoke songs throughout the night.
There was a filmmakers brunch at the Center Gallery and a filmmakers lounge with specialty cocktails during the festival.
In addition to honoring filmmakers, it was a joy to hear that they were excited to see their films on the big screen.
For video interviews and other Red Carpet Report coverage, please visit www.rcrnewsmedia.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook at:
www.youtube.com/MingleMediaTVNetwork
That’s what it’s about, making stories come alive and enjoying them in the dark with strangers…