Guest Brooke Butler with CRU at UC Berkeley
Ravi Zacharias said, “We have to find the back door to peoples’ hearts because the front door is heavily guarded.” Arguing on the basis of facts, reason and rationality can often lead to mere debate and sharp exchanges of opinions rather than any significant discussion and dialogue. Using cultural “tools” such as films, art, stories and music, we can more readily access the deeper thoughts and feelings of the people who we are trying to reach with the Gospel. Two interesting outreaches we have developed are; a Renaissance dinner that employs the food, story and art of Rembrandt; and Story of the Soul that employs a combination of short presentations and discussion in small groups.
Guest Brooke Butler with CRU at UC Berkeley
Ravi Zacharias said, “We have to find the back door to peoples’ hearts because the front door is heavily guarded.” Arguing on the basis of facts, reason and rationality can often lead to mere debate and sharp exchanges of opinions rather than any significant discussion and dialogue. Using cultural “tools” such as films, art, stories and music, we can more readily access the deeper thoughts and feelings of the people who we are trying to reach with the Gospel. Two interesting outreaches we have developed are; a Renaissance dinner that employs the food, story and art of Rembrandt; and Story of the Soul that employs a combination of short presentations and discussion in small groups.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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2. Pendulum - witchcraft
The song ‘Witchcraft’ reflects well in the music video. A use of dark lighting and colours
connotes ideas of mystery and evil, both things associated with witchcraft. A woman floating
underwater gives a sense of something supernatural, another connotation with witchcraft. As
the song gets faster there is an increase in the cutting rate. A key theme of the video is the idea
that the woman is coming back to life, at the start we see her floating with her eyes closed, as
the song as the song progresses she starts to move and rise. As she becomes more ‘alive’ the
songs tempo increases, linking the song with the video.. Close ups are used repeatedly on the
bands instruments, this shows off the bands skills and also creates a link between the visual and
musical elements. The clothes the band wear are black, this is fitting with the colour scheme of
the video. In contrast, the woman is wearing a white dress. Implying that she is different from
everyone else, perhaps in the paranormal sense. The sharp contrast between the heavy use of
black throughout the video and the white dress, makes her a focal point. Lighting is used
effectively in the video, flashes of bright light and lasers add create a sense of chaos and
exhilaration. CGI is used in the video to enhance the setting, in the video objects such as stone
and rubble float in the air as if gravity doesn’t exist. This adds to the surreal and supernatural
theme that appears throughout. Another idea is that the video is set in space, where there is no
gravity. This would relate well to the song as there are lyrics such as ‘you gotta get out, go far
away.’
3. Pendulum - watercolour
The video for watercolour is set on an unknown planet eclipsed by the sun, this
adds an element of surrealism, reflecting on the bands futuristic style.
Watercolour is the lead single from their most successful album ‘Immersion’.
With it being the lead single it is important that the video reflects what the
album is all about. The idea that that the band are immersed in darkness
connects to the album title, however by the end of the video the band are
fully exposed to sunlight. This could be perceived as the band persevering to
break the boundaries of music, successfully rebelling against the conventions
of mainstream music. This could also relate to the lyrics ‘’feed the fire, break
your vision.” This implies perseverance and motivation. The band are
renowned for their powerful songs, as the use of heavy bass dominates their
music. This is reflected in the video. The band are shown to be fighting natures
elements wind and rain. Close ups of their faces are used to show physical
distress as they battles against the strong forces. This conveys the idea of
power so there is an obvious link between the song and video. Throughout the
video the lead singer is standing in front of a large stack of speakers. This
reinforces the drum and bass genre as close ups show the vibrations from the
loud music.
4. Pendulum – The Island Pt.1
The video starts with the shadow outline of an island, letting the audience know
where the story is set. The idea that the location is an island reflects the title. Just like
the other Pendulum videos, surrealism is a running theme. The video shows a girl
waking up in an unknown vast desert land on the island. The audience is clueless as to
why she is there, this adds mystery to the storyline and keeps the audiences attention.
As the song increases its tempo, the intensity of the video as the woman is distressed
that she cannot the mystery object in the far distance. Throughout the video, cuts of
the lead singers face are shown as he sings the narrative, this connects the band to the
video. The ending of the video is the most important element, it shows the woman
taking a fall down a hill and we see her unconscious on the floor. ‘The island’ is a two
part song, meaning there will be a second video so It is important that the video ends
on a cliff-hanger. This is a clever technique to promote the band as there is an instant
buzz created around the second part, as the fan base are intrigued to know what will
happen next.