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Session 1 at TEDxTehran 2019: Responsible Optimism, July 21, 2019, Milad Tower, Tehran, Iran. Photo: Narges Varshosaz /TEDxTehran
Back to basics, Shu Qi always carries a positive and open-minded attitude, this is, to her, the fundamentals in interpersonal communications. “There are many happy happenings in the world, even in the current economic downturn, as long as you can deal with a positive mindset, then will you think of a solution to make your life better!” Shu Qi suggests that to stay content, the first is allowing yourself to let go, then share with your friends. “When I am at my low point, I will share my troubles with my friends. Not only to one friend, but friends with different perspectives. I will keep talking until all my worries are gone! Ha!”
A visual exploration of intersecting forms and dynamic color contrasts symbolizing the convergence of ideas and the resurgence of techno-optimism.
Backstage & Prepration at TEDxTehran 2019: Responsible Optimism, July 21, 2019, Milad Tower, Tehran, Iran. Photo: Nioofar Farhand/TEDxTehran
An almost leafless bramble still flowering in winter. In the background is a field with sheep (literally a few minutes walk from the High Street) and a glowing liquidambar tree.
Chilliwack, BC - Sardis Elementary School - part of the Stream of Dreams (aka Fish on Fences) fence mural, 2019. Note adapted from sponsor website: Stream of Dreams program helps communities discover their local watershed, and become stewards for salmon and all creatures. The 'science to art' process embraces optimism to create lasting meaningful results. The murals represent hope for a future with healthy watersheds (protect and conserve water to ensure a healthy future).
Since 2001, a non-profit called Stream Of Dreams has been involved with hundreds of these projects. Each child that paints one is taught about their local watershed and how to protect it, so the legacy isn't just in the art but in the kids and the knowledge they'll hopefully retain and put to use.
Session 1 at TEDxTehran 2019: Responsible Optimism, July 21, 2019, Milad Tower, Tehran, Iran. Photo: Faraz Habibolahian/TEDxTehran
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The Design Museum's copper-covered, hyperbolic paraboloid roof from the inside.
With its swooping lines, the Commonwealth Institute's roof was intended to represent optimism and progress. The unique form of a saddle-shaped, double paraboloid curve was inspired by the work of Spanish-born engineer Félix Candela. One of the reasons this shape was chosen was because it required only two internal columns, allowing virtually unbroken views across the exhibition galleries.
Many of the techniques used to build the roof had not previously been attempted in Britain. The architects originally wanted the whole roof to be made from poured concrete, in the same way as the central shell. However, structural tests revealed that this would not provide enough strength. As a result, James Sutherland, of the structural engineer firm AJ and JD Harris (later Sutherland Harris), had to redesign the roof while construction was underway. His innovative solution was to use pre-cast concrete beams, which had the added benefit of creating the roof's distinctive radiating pattern.
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Following a long search for larger premises to expand its activities, in 2008 the Design Museum selected the former 1960s building in Kensington High Street, West London, as its new home. This unique landmark from the 1960s, a Grade II* listed building that had stood vacant for over a decade, will be transformed by a design team led by John Pawson who will make the building fit for a 21st century museum, whilst at the same time retaining its unique spatial quality. The Design Museum worked with John Pawson on the interior fit out of its building. OMA were responsible for the overall master plan and in conjunction with Allies and Morrison for the refurbishment of the exterior of the museum.
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First match of the season when Aldershot played Darlington on 8th Aug 2009. All the optimism of a new season, the good weather, trees in full leaf.
Darlington would be relegated out of the Football League that season after 3 managers and a raft of loan and free signings. So much for optimism??
5 Darlington fans watch on, not knowing how bad things will become!
Since the 1990s, a more active and open civil society sector has developed across the Russian Federation. While civil society institutions and civic engagement in Russia are not new, the growth of the sector in recent years created hopes that Russian civil society could become the voice for a more effective democratic system, more efficient social services, and a check against corruption and centralized power. At the same time, the increasing interconnectivity between Russian and international civil society institutions created a sense of optimism that an interconnected “Euro-Atlantic civil society” could make positive contributions to difficult geo-political challenges.
Of late, however, these hopes have largely been put on hold. Russian civil society institutions are facing a variety of political and social pressures, and are becoming less connected to international partners. Geo-political relations between Russia and the Euro-Atlantic community have worsened, and international civil society groups and donors have become the object of suspicion as instruments of external interference. At a political level, prior optimism about a “re-set” in Russia-Euro-Atlantic relations has faltered, however, with implications for support for civil society institutions.
There is an urgent need to rebuild bridges and to reestablish a serious dialogue about the role of Russian civil society and relations between diverse civic actors domestically, as well as between Russian organizations and international partners. In cooperation with, and with the generous support of, the Yeltsin Presidential Center and Yeltsin Foundation, this Symposium will address the challenges and opportunities currently facing civil society in Russia as a means to understand the needs and perspective of Russian civil society groups and to consider new approaches to international civil society engagement with Russia.
My grandson, Bader or Badouri and I trying to communicate and connect mentally. I think we managed somehow, especially that he heard my voice many times earlier!
Sometimes when hope gets us down, and hurt tears us apart, and sorrow breaks our heart...
we've gotta learn to pick ourselves up, and look to the sky and realise that the sun still shines every day...sunset may come, but sun rise is inevitable, and trust me it will come..
we have to learn that as a part of our lives...never to give up that hope, that bravery within ourselves and that sense of optimism, which moves us to the notion and conclude that everything is going to get better sooner or later...
after all... why do we fall down?
.... to pick ourselves back up again..
Shine on and never give up hope for a better tomorrow.