Fleetwood Mac tour, MECCA Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 24th, 1976.

April 6, 1986, Metallica opened for Ozzy Osbourne in Milwaukee at the Mecca Arena

Jimmy Page backstage at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. March 7, 1985.

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random assortment of questions: how tf do taxes work? did zaun pay them before? how will they pay them now? what is piltover and zaun standards of beauty/attractiveness? What sort of entertainment does zaun have? how does it differ per age group besides obvious ones like who gets to visit the brothels?

what excactly DID go down when silco and Mama Medara had a meeting? I'm kinda dying to know.

"how tf do taxes work?"

I have a law degree and still cannot answer this question, anon 8')

Kidding<3

My personal headcanon is that Piltover imposed heavy taxes and tariffs on Zaunite businesses, pre-independence.  Think the gabelle tax imposed on Frenchmen before the revolution, which led to huge regional inequality and levied payments for daily necessities like bread, cloth, agriculture etc.

Following Zaun's independence, Silco's oligarchy of industrialists replaced the Topside chain of command as the new government. Now Zaunites will be paying them taxes, but with more incentive financially for start-ups and small businesses.

I have a snippet from Forward, but Never Forget:

Previously, Piltover collected the Kindred’s share of the Undercity’s revenues. By enacting heavy tax laws on local businesses, they had made it illegal for most to operate without paying land rent, transit charges, manufacture tariffs, and a hundred other hurdles designed to disempower even the most driven. Zaun's criminal underworld arose to bypass the arbitrary laws. Since then, it has long become its own independent economy, keeping tight fistfuls of wealth within local hands.

But now the economy stands shaky without Piltover's bulwark—and access to the Hex-Gates. Productivity is high; revenue is lagging. Zaun must gain a foothold within foreign markets via trade deals and exported goods. In the first arena, the chem-barons best not drag their feet—unless they want their bodies dragged pulseless from the Pilt. For the latter, they'd better put their best foot forward and kindle bilateral agreements with foreign partners—lest he chop their legs off at the knees.

Needless to say, Silco will be obsessed with economic leg-ups. And trade deals.

So. Many. Trade deals.

Zaun and Piltover's beauty standards differ as vastly as the nation's zeitgeists. For one, the standard of living in Piltover and easy access to healthcare shows in the character designs. Piltovans are a diverse bunch, but on the whole they're robust, well-groomed, and spotlessly dressed. Zaunites on the other hand are stunted, scarred and desperate for self-definition: flashy outfits, loud colors, body modifications. All signs of a hard life and a defiance against the odds.

Piltover's aesthetics are also geometrically Art Deco, whereas Zaun's are eccentrically Art Noveau; with that in mind, Piltover's beauty standards value harmony and symmetry, whereas Zaun is all about personal style and strutting your stuff. Very individualistic.

The same goes for Zaun's entertainment. Canonically in LoL lore, Zaun is like the decadent Moulin Rouge to Piltover's immaculate World Fair. It's a free-thinking bohemia which values artists and entertainers of all stripes. It's also lawlessly chaotic. With that in mind, I imagine there's a little something for everyone - and that every pastime has an undernote of tantalizing vice. 

Adults would be more inclined to spend their coins on casinos, cabarets and clubs. Teens would be more likely to frequent arcades, dance halls, theaters and cafes. There would also be night-schools for the innovative types to learn a trade or polish a skill. Also the easy availability of Shimmer and other drugs would make the city a mecca for adventurous travelers and sex tourists.

I could probably write a treatise on the design/art/culture aspect in the series, but I'll stop there. Needless to say, the fic will go into all this stuff in depth!

And Silco and Ambessa Medarda's meeting is a spoiler!

I can't give too much away at this point, but hopefully it's an entertaining twist<3

The Life of The Prophet Muhammad(pbuh): Calling the Tribes to Islam, the Allegiances of Aqaba and Migration to Madinah

Migration to Madinah Starts

The allegiances and agreements made between the Muslims of Madina and our Holy Prophet (PBUH) opened a brand new arena before the Muslims. Living in their new community would allow them to talk about their beliefs openly, perform their religious duties freely, and fearlessly protect and spread their faith; the two most powerful tribes in Madina, the Aws and Kahzraj, promised to receive them with open arms, to protect them in all kinds of circumstances and not to withhold their help. It appeared as if the Sun of Islam (PBUH) would be shining with all his majesty in Madina very soon.

While the polytheists were concerned that the Muslims would move to this place of safety, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) was exerting all his efforts into making this new homeland that was rapidly embracing Islam the capital of Islam.

Mecca was in a very sensitive situation. When the polytheists heard that Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) had contracted an agreement with the Muslims of Madina, they further tortured the Muslims to a much greater extent.

Life in Mecca was like a punishment for the Muslims; it was as if the drinking water and the air were a burning fire.

The Muslims explained their troublesome and painful situation to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and requested permission to immigrate. At first, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) indicated that permission had not been granted to him. However, he was granted permission in the following days and happily notified the Muslims of having received the approval:

“I was shown and it was made known to me that the place you will immigrate to is a city in between two black rocks and is filled with dates. Those who want to leave Mecca should go there and unite with their siblings from among the Muslims of Madina. Allah, the Exalted, has made them your siblings and Madina a home in which you will find safety and peace.”

As it is seen, when the threats and oppressions of Qurayshi polytheists on Muslims reached a point that did not allow Muslims to practice and spread Islam, the Messenger of Allah had allowed them to migrate. The following word of Hazrat Aisha expresses this state: “The believer had to migrate to Allah or His messenger for his religion because he had the fear of being prohibited from practicing his religion.”

“Then, migration, as it is sometimes expressed wrongly, is not an escape but a search. It is the search for a suitable environment for practicing the religion, which was in a point of elimination due to the threats and dangers. The religion determined its practice and application as its aim. If the conditions of the place a person lives in do not let this aim be practiced, it is a religious obligation for him to migrate from that place. The Quran does not regard those people as excused if they do not migrate and holds them responsible. They are obliged to look for a place where they can practice their religion.”

After this permission, the Messenger of Allah thought thoroughly about the act of migration, which was “a search for a suitable place to practice and spread the religion”. When it came time to immigrate, he continuously reminded the Muslims to act with caution and prudence and advised them to leave in small groups so as to not attract the polytheists’ attention.

In accordance to our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) advice, the Muslims proceeded on their way to Madina individually and in small groups, which sometimes included only two people.

The first companion who emigrated from Mecca to Madina was Abu Salama Ibn Abdi’l-Asad.

The polytheists realized what was going on; they made the Muslims they could catch turn back. They were doing all they could in hopes that the Muslims would abandon their faith. They were separating wives from their husbands and objecting to them immigrating with their husbands. Some of the Muslims were being imprisoned. However, they did not want to kill anyone fearing that a war could break. Nonetheless, they did their best to dissuade the Muslims from immigrating by subjecting them to all kinds of unimaginable torture and cruelty. However, the Muslims had made up their mind and were determined to move to Madina regardless of the costs. They were finally able to overcome all of the obstacles and continued with their departure.

The bright horizons were smiling at them already. They had escaped from the circle of torture and oppression and were now opening their wings towards the horizon. Besides, Madina and its inhabitants were anxiously awaiting their arrival.

MIGRATION OF HAZRAT UMAR

While the other Muslims were in the process of emigrating in secret, Hazrat Umar was girding on his sword. He took his bow, arrow, and spear and went to the Kaaba. He openly circumambulated the Kaaba seven times. He bravely called out to the ringleaders of the polytheists who were present:

“I am emigrating in the way of Allah so that I can protect my religion. If one wants to leave his wife as a widow, to make his mother cry, and to have his children orphaned, then come before me on this valley!”

After this fearless cry, about twenty Muslims went towards Madina in broad daylight. None of the polytheists had any courage to track them down.

In a few months, a great percentage of Muslims had departed from Mecca to Madina. Our Holy Prophet (PBUH), Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Ali, the needy who could not afford a long journey, those who did not have the strength to endure a long crossing, and those imprisoned by the polytheists stayed behind.

Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) also had the intention to emigrate. However, he was awaiting Allah’s permission in this matter. In fact, when Hazrat Abu Bakr disclosed his wish to emigrate our Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “Be patient. It is hoped that Allah will grant you a companion” (to emigrate with.)

THE PANIC OF POLYTHEISTS

The tribes of Aws and Khazraj greeted the Muslims who gradually immigrated to Madina immensely well. They sheltered them and provided homes for them. Married immigrants stayed at the homes of those who were married whereas single immigrants stayed at the home of Sa’d bin Haythama, who was another unmarried companion.

The polytheists of the Quraysh panicked when they saw that the Muslims who had immigrated were being sheltered, helped, and uniting with the other Muslims in Madina. Their worries increased altogether when they thought about our Holy Prophet (PBUH) also emigrating, coming to the forefront, waging a war against them, and having the power to cut off the trade route to Damascus.

Meeting at Daru’n-Nadwa

They immediately convened at Daru’n-Nadwa to discuss how they could take measures.

Daru’n-Nadwa was a residence that faced the Kaaba and belonged to one of our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) forefathers, Qusay bin Kab. The leading figures of the Quraysh would always gather here to discuss matters and consult with one another.

They arranged to discuss the matter regarding our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and met at Dar’un-Nadwa one morning.

In the meantime, they saw a well-dressed, sharp-eyed elderly man standing in front of the door. They asked this man, “Who are you?” “I am an elder from Najid” answered the man, “I heard about this meeting so I came to explain my thoughts. I want to express my opinions regarding measures that I deem to be suitable and unsuitable!”

The Qurayshis welcomed him and said, “Alright, enter!” Actually, the old man was a devil that had entered into the form of a human.

The Terrible Decision They Made!

There were about 100 Qurayshis at the meeting however only Abu Lahab was accepted from among the Sons of Hashim so that the others would not be informed right away. They opened the topic by asking, “What kind of measures should we take in the matter regarding Muhammad?”

Some of them said, “Let us imprison him by tying him with a chain.” The devil that had entered into human form replied, “No. By God, your idea is not suitable. If you imprison him, then his companions will tread on you and pull him away. They will advance with his propaganda and indoctrination and prevail over you. Think of another measure.” Upon this, some of them said, “Let us drive him away from our community and country! After he separates from us, have him go wherever he wants.”

The old man spoke again, “No, by God, your thought is not in good taste. Do you not see that his message and the sweetness and beauty of his words take command in the hearts of the people? If you drive him away, he will circulate among the Arab tribes and then rule over them. Afterwards he will tread over you and order you to do what he wants. For that reason you should think of something else!” At last, Abu Jahl got the chance to speak, “By God, I thought of a measure that none of you would have been able to think of.”

They asked, “what is it?”

Abu Jahl disclosed his idea:

“We do not have any other choice but to kill him. For that reason, we will choose a strong young man from each tribe. Then we will give each of them a sharp sword. They will all strike and kill him at once. That way, we will be freed from him and no one will know who killed him. When it happens in this way, the Hashimis will not be able to risk having a battle with all the other tribes and will consent to receiving blood money whether they like it or not. We will pay off the blood money and resolve the matter.” The devil that had entered the form of the old man came forth and said, “This is the correct idea and the most suitable solution.”

The others accepted Abu Jahl’s view and dispersed.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute | DARJEELING

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a prime place where the training for climbing several peaks of the world is mentored. This proud institute stands aloof than all and is a must visit place in Darjeeling where one can gain a lot of knowledge, enjoy various activities and witness an inspiring arena.

This institute was established in order to commemorate the successful ascent of Mount Everest by Mr. Tenzin Norgay Sherpa in the year 1953 accompanied with Sir Edmund Hillary. The foundation stone of HMI was laid by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 4th November, 1954. This institute was constructed with a mission to encourage the mountain climbers and teach them the skills required for the same. Being the bestmountaineering institute of South East Asia, it is also known as ‘Mecca of Indian Mountaineering’.Mr. Tenzin Norgay Sherpa was the first director of Field Training in HMI.At present HMI conducts a variety of mountaineering and adventure courses which are rigorous and provides the trainees an opportunity for developing their skills in mountain climbing and has a vision to cultivate a spirit of adventure in each student.All the courses are designed to instill the sagacity of amity, discipline, selflessness and concern for environment protection.read more

NYCs Top Sports and Fitness Activities

NYC’s Top Sports and Fitness Activities http://avrahamglattman.org/nycs-top-sports-and-fitness-activities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nycs-top-sports-and-fitness-activities New York City, the vibrant metropolis that never sleeps, is a global hub for culture, food, and entertainment and a playground for sports and fitness enthusiasts. From iconic sports arenas to breathtaking outdoor spaces, the city offers many activities to get your heart pumping and adrenaline rushing. Let’s delve into the top sports and fitness activities that make NYC an athlete’s paradise. Running in Central Park  Central Park, the iconic oasis in the heart of Manhattan, is a haven for runners of all skill levels. With its sprawling pathways covering 843 acres, runners can embark on scenic jogs through meadows, alongside tranquil lakes, and under the shade of towering trees. The park hosts various organized runs, including the annual New York City Marathon. Lace-up your running shoes, breathe in the fresh air, and join the vibrant community of runners who gather here to stay fit and challenge their limits. Biking across the Brooklyn Bridge  For a thrilling and picturesque adventure, hop on a bike and pedal across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Marvel at the stunning Manhattan skyline as you traverse the East River, capturing breathtaking views of the city’s architectural wonders and the serene water below. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Manhattan using dedicated bike lanes and paths that crisscross the city. Whether you’re a casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, this exhilarating journey will provide an unforgettable fitness experience. Pick-up Basketball at West 4th Street Courts Nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, the West 4th Street Courts are legendary among basketball enthusiasts. This iconic outdoor court has witnessed the skills and energy of some of the city’s most talented ballers. Join a pick-up game or soak up the electrifying atmosphere as you watch others compete. The courts attract both amateurs and aspiring professionals, allowing you to hone your skills, showcase your talent, and experience the essence of New York City street basketball. Indoor Climbing at Brooklyn Boulders Escape the bustling streets and discover the thrill of indoor rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders. Located in the industrial neighborhood of Gowanus, this state-of-the-art facility offers climbers of all levels a chance to scale walls, conquer challenging routes, and test their strength and agility. With expert instructors, diverse climbing terrain, and a vibrant community, Brooklyn Boulders provides a safe and exciting environment for climbers to push their limits and build physical and mental resilience. Tennis at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center  Home to the renowned US Open Tennis Championship, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is a mecca for tennis enthusiasts. With its numerous indoor and outdoor courts, the center offers ample opportunities for players to engage in friendly matches, take lessons, or watch professionals in action. The vibrant atmosphere and top-notch facilities make it an ideal destination for recreational and competitive players, allowing them to embrace the spirit of the game and nurture their passion for tennis. New York City’s dynamic landscape provides various sports and fitness activities for locals and visitors alike. NYC offers something for everyone seeking an active and exhilarating lifestyle. So, lace up your sneakers, grab your gear, and dive into the vibrant sports and fitness scene that defines this iconic city. The post NYC’s Top Sports and Fitness Activities first appeared on Avraham Glattman | Fun in NYC.

Nvidia Partners with Indonesia to Launch $200M AI Center in Global AI Expansion Effort

Nvidia's gaze turns to Indonesia, marking a significant leap in the global AI expansion saga. In a world where AI is no longer just buzz but a revolution, Nvidia's initiative to plant a $200M AI powerhouse in the heart of Indonesia is a game-changer. But what's this all about, and why should we keep our eyes peeled for this monumental project? Let's dive in and get the lowdown.

The Collaboration that Spells Future: Nvidia, a titan in AI and semiconductor innovation, has joined forces with Indonesia's government and the telecom titan, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, laying the foundation for what promises to be an AI mecca. This isn't just any partnership; it's a strategic move aiming at a grand slam in the AI arena.

Surakarta: The Chosen Ground: Picture this: Surakarta city, already buzzing with talent and tech, now set to be the epicenter of AI excellence. With a hefty $200 million investment, this AI center isn't just about hardware. It's where technology meets human genius, promising a fusion of telecommunication infrastructure and a human resource haven, all set against the backdrop of Central Java's vibrant community.

Why Surakarta, You Ask? Surakarta, affectionately known as Solo, isn't just chosen by chance. It's a city ready to leap into the future, boasting an arsenal of human resources and cutting-edge 5G infrastructure. According to Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Solo's readiness is not just about tech; it's about a community poised to embrace and lead in the AI revolution.

A Memorandum of Understanding with a Vision: Back in January 2022, Nvidia and the Indonesian government inked a deal not just on paper but on the future. This memorandum isn't just administrative; it's a commitment to empower over 20,000 university students and lecturers with AI prowess, sculpting Indonesia's next-gen AI maestros.

Riding the Wave of AI Frenzy: Post the unveiling of OpenAI's ChatGPT, the world hasn't just watched; it's leaped into the AI bandwagon, with the AI market ballooning from $134.89 billion to a staggering $241.80 billion in a year. Nvidia's move isn't just timely; it's a strategic chess move in a global AI match.

Beyond Borders: Nvidia's Southeast Asian Symphony: Indonesia's AI center is but a piece in Nvidia's grand Southeast Asian puzzle. From Singapore's collaboration for a new data center to initiatives with the Singapore Institute of Technology, Nvidia is weaving a network of AI excellence across the region, setting the stage for a tech renaissance.

A Global Race for AI Dominance: Nvidia's strides in Indonesia reflect a broader narrative. Giants like Google and Microsoft are not just spectators but active players, investing billions in AI ecosystems worldwide. This global sprint for AI supremacy is reshaping economies, technologies, and societies.

Tethering AI to Crypto: The AI craze isn't just confined to traditional tech realms. In the cryptosphere, firms like Tether are expanding their AI horizons, scouting for elite AI talent to pioneer new frontiers.

In Conclusion: Nvidia's foray into Indonesia with a $200M AI center is more than an investment; it's a testament to AI's transformative power and Indonesia's rising stature in the global tech arena. As we watch this partnership unfold, it's clear that the future of AI is not just being written; it's being coded, one innovation at a time.

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Top IAS Coaching for Nurturing Future Civil Servants in Delhi

A Guide to Top IAS Coaching Institutes in Delhi

For countless Indian graduates, cracking the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) is the ultimate dream.  The exam serves as the gateway to prestigious administrative positions like IAS, IPS, and IFS, shaping the nation's future bureaucracy. Given the UPSC CSE's vast syllabus, ever-changing nature, and fierce competition, aspirants often seek the guidance and expertise of coaching institutes. However, navigating the plethora of options in Delhi, the country's coaching hub, can be daunting. This article cuts through the noise, offering a roadmap to identify the best IAS coaching in Delhi.

Why Coaching Matters in the UPSC CSE

The UPSC CSE throws a multitude of challenges at aspiring civil servants. The sheer volume of the syllabus, encompassing diverse subjects like Indian Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Science & Technology, and General Studies, can be overwhelming. Coaching institutes come to the rescue by providing:

Structured Learning: A well-defined curriculum breaks down the vast syllabus into manageable sections, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics.

Expert Guidance: Experienced faculty members, many of whom are former civil servants themselves, offer in-depth subject knowledge and exam-oriented coaching.

Quality Study Material: Coaching institutes provide comprehensive study materials, including textbooks, notes, current affairs compilations, and mock tests, meticulously crafted to meet UPSC CSE requirements.

Test Series and Evaluation: Regular mock tests replicate the actual exam format, helping students assess their preparation level, identify strengths and weaknesses, and practice time management.

Peer Learning and Support: Coaching institutes foster a competitive yet collaborative environment where aspirants can learn from each other, share doubts, and stay motivated throughout their preparation.

Delhi: A Mecca for IAS Coaching

Delhi, the national capital, has emerged as a prominent hub for IAS coaching institutes. This concentration of institutes offers several advantages for aspirants:

Access to Renowned Faculty: Delhi attracts experienced and distinguished faculty members who have a deep understanding of the UPSC CSE and a proven track record of success.

Diverse Coaching Options: A wide range of institutes cater to different learning styles, budget constraints, and language preferences (Hindi and English).

Focus on Current Affairs: Being the centre of the country's political and social activity, Delhi provides institutes with an edge in staying updated on current affairs, a crucial aspect of the UPSC CSE.

Top Contenders in the Delhi Arena

Several well-established institutes in Delhi have earned a reputation for excellence in IAS coaching. Here's a closer look at a few of them, but remember, this is not an exhaustive list:

Vajiram & Ravi: Renowned for its legacy spanning decades, Vajiram & Ravi is known for its comprehensive study materials, rigorous test series, and a strong faculty team. They offer programs for both Hindi and English medium students.

Rau's IAS Study Circle:  Established in 1953, Rau's IAS boasts a holistic approach to coaching, emphasizing both prelims and mains preparation. They provide high-quality study materials, including their monthly magazine "Rau's IAS Focus," and personalized mentorship programs.

Tarun IAS Academy:  With a focus on innovation and a results-oriented approach, Tarun IAS Academy offers meticulously designed courses, incorporating interactive sessions and personalized mentoring. Their faculty team comprises experienced civil servants and subject matter experts.

Choosing the Right Fit: It's All About YOU

Selecting the right coaching institute is crucial for success in the UPSC CSE. Here are some key factors to consider that go beyond rankings and brand names:

Faculty Credentials and Experience: Inquire about the qualifications and experience of the faculty. Look for institutes with educators who have a proven track record and a deep understanding of the UPSC CSE.

Course Structure and Study Materials: Evaluate the comprehensiveness of the course curriculum, the quality and format of study materials provided, and access to updated current affairs resources.

Success Rates and Student Testimonials: Research the institute's past performance in terms of student success rates. Read testimonials from former students to gain insights into their experiences.

Batch Sizes and Learning Environment: Consider your preferred learning style. Do you thrive in smaller, interactive classrooms or larger settings with guest lectures? Choose an institute that caters to your preference.

Fee Structure and Scholarship Options: Compare fee structures across institutes and explore scholarship opportunities offered to financially deserving students.

Fleetwood Mac Tour, MECCA Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 24th, 1976.

Thursday Thrill: Top Festivals & Film Picks for a Thrilling Weekend

Escape the ordinary and dive into electrifying festivals or a captivating film. This weekend offers something for every taste, from adrenaline-pumping dance music in Japan to a humorous British mystery. Simple Things Festival 23 – 29 Feb It is the Simple Things festival's 10th year. Returning after a four-year break festival goer old and new will be treated to some big celebrations across the seven days that this southern festival is offering in Bristol's music primetime mecca. The contemporary music and culture event is something for everyone bringing the Bristol’s community together and its visitors from across the UK to enjoy all that's available. With individual day and night time programs featuring innovative eclectic and groundbreaking names cutting through the music industry.  Taking place at some of Bristol's standout and most loved venues across the city Bristol Beacon area.  It's going to be a fun-packed weeklong production featuring local heroes, cutting-edge artists, festival newbies, and of course golden oldies. Including a one-of-a-kind closing party from standout artist Fever Ray. The festival features a big line-up including Butch Kassidy, Jessica Winter, CASisDEAD, Flowdan, Giant Swan, Nkisi, Gilla Band, Space Afrika, Max Cooper, Paranoid London, Free Love, The Bug Club plus more Tickets & more info Snow Machine Japan 26 Feb – 2 Mar This weekend the international festival raising eyebrows taking festival-goers to the Eastern hemisphere to the wonderful country of Japan. However, this festival lures its party-loving dance music people for four full-on days of the best dance music on the Apres. Given most of apres festivals I usually list take place in France. Snow Machine is something a little different for anyone up for a global adventure.  By day party people can take in all the sights of Hakuba Valley having their best dance-off, Apres style on the atmospheric mountain stages which host a line-up of the finest DJs.   Moving the party on to dusk where the main arena comes alive for one hell of a rave on the backdrop of magnificent surroundings of the slopes.   This festival delivers on a global scale! Incorporating travel, a ski trip, and a rave all rolled into one.  And if you've never been to Japan on the slopes this is the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed! Hosting homegrown global alist DJs including Claptone, Nina Kraviz, Denis Sulta, Todd Terje Dj Set, Diplo, Sneaky Sound System, George Fitzgerald Dj Set, Illy, Blusher, Ewan Mcvicar, Bob Moses Club Set, Hilltop Hoods, Jimi the Kween, Busy P, Lime Cordiale, Marc Rebillet, Risa Taniguchi, Satoshi Tomiie, Shinichi Osawa, Sideboob Tickets & more info Moovin n Groovin 23 Feb After a few successful intimate warehouse & terrace parties, this month Moovin & Groovin is hosting its humble and full-throttle party this time taking over the loft space at one of Birmingham's primetime clubbing hotspots, Lab11 in Digbeth. This is where your weekend begins!  Reminding its devoted clubbers of just how dam fine the smaller warehouse loft parties are.  Iconic of the original house party! With DJs playing the finest dancefloor fillers across the House music genre from 90's house & garage, oldskool disco & classic deep house all night long.  Dig out your best dancing shoes for the hottest dancefloor in the city. Tickets are limited for this event, it's not all about bringing in a big crowd or hosting famous DJs! Moovin n Groovin is all about creating the best vibes. Expect a night of heavy beats and a packed dancefloor the line-up features Dan Schofield, George Abraham, Ella Knight, Lewis Carroll, Don't Be Shy, and maybe a few surprises. Tickets & more info LoveJuice - Road To Ibiza Rocks Launch Party 23 Feb There is no better way than to get ready for the summer season in Ibiza with one massive all-night party in one of the longest-running clubs in London. Ministry of Sound opened its doors in 1991 with inspiration from house music clubs in New York City. It was the first club to dedicate its sound to house music.  Hosting some of the biggest and most famous clubbing brands in history.  Always pulling in the max capacity crowds and the most famous DJs flying in from all over the globe to sell out events. As the weekend is cookin' up a dance music storm LoveJuice takes over the reign, with the Road To Ibiza Rocks launch party. Giving all its clubbers a taste of what's to come this summer in Ibiza. Ibiza Rocks has been one of the big success stories of Ibiza sellout weekly parties and hosting weekly residences drawing in a crowd. There is no better place to host their parties, it's a combination made of the house music gods. With a line-up that's fire this weekend, MOS is the place to live your clubbing dreams. The line-up features Sammy Porter, George Mensah, Secondcity, Beyond Chicago, Patrick Nazemi, Charlotte Van de Peer, JAYDAA, Annabel Stop It, Tilli Murphy, Sonny Kane, Brian Smith, Charlie Webb, Macy Lancaster, Maxwell and more. Tickets & more info Wicked Little Letters 23 Feb Fancy catching a film this weekend. The Odean cinema has a cracking new film showing this weekend, across the UK, for all the lovers of the big screen. Starring lead roles from Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley. It's a bit of a whodunit – but the question is who sent the letters. Taking place in the 1920 era, when curtain twitching was a thing. Incoming (Olivia Coleman) spinster Edith Swan is the ultimate curtain twitcher. Who starts to receive obscene letters in her doormat. Getting the community in a frenzy trying to establish the culprit of such offensive doings. Pointing the finger towards (Jessie Buckley) Rose Gooding. Never one to spoil a good plot that is as much as I'm going to give away. But after a hard week at work and in-need-of some downtime, it's a film I would highly recommend for the weekend ahead! Have you checked the weather? Let's face it - going to the cinema today is a full-on experience. From the mega surround sound, reclining chairs, a bar, and food it's perfect for a date night, a night out with the girls, or going solo. Already receiving rave reviews, lots of people are talking about this fabulous British Comedy. It's the perfect thing to get you out of the indoors for some for feel good laughter, helping to forget the miserable UK weather outside. Tickets & more info Read the full article

Ranking the top construction companies worldwide involves considering their revenue, the scale and prestige of their projects, and their influence on the global construction industry. Here's a list of top 20construction companies along with details of their major projects:

1. **China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)**

- **Major Project:** The New Century Global Center in Chengdu, China, is one of the world's largest buildings by floor area.

2. **Vinci**

- **Major Project:** Grand Paris Express, the largest transport project in Europe, aiming to expand the existing Paris metro.

3. **Bechtel**

- **Major Project:** Expansion of the Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia, one of the world's largest civil engineering projects.

4. **China Railway Group Limited (CREC)**

- **Major Project:** The Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, connecting two major cities in China over a distance of 1,318 kilometers.

5. **China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC)**

- **Major Project:** The Mecca Light Rail, Saudi Arabia, serving the Hajj pilgrimage.

6. **China Communications Construction Company (CCCC)**

- **Major Project:** The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world.

7. **Bouygues Construction**

- **Major Project:** The Chernobyl New Safe Confinement, a structure designed to contain the remains of the No. 4 reactor unit at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

8. **Larsen & Toubro (L&T)**

- **Major Project:** The Statue of Unity in India, the world's tallest statue.

9. **Strabag**

- **Major Project:** Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest railway and deepest traffic tunnel, spanning Switzerland.

10. **DPR Construction**

- **Major Project:** The reconstruction of the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California.

11. **Turner Construction**

- **Major Project:** The Madison Square Garden renovation in New York, a high-profile update to the iconic sports and entertainment arena.

12. **Acciona**

- **Major Project:** The Al Maktoum International Airport expansion in Dubai, set to be the world's largest airport upon completion.

13. **Skanska**

- **Major Project:** The renovation of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, a project that involved modernizing the historic complex.

14. **Hochtief**

- **Major Project:** The expansion of the Panama Canal, a monumental project that involved constructing new locks to accommodate larger ships.

15. **Ferrovial**

- **Major Project:** The Crossrail project in London, a major addition to the UK's transport network with new railway lines running east to west through London.

16. **China National Machinery Industry Corporation (Sinomach)**

- **Major Project:** The Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, connecting Ethiopia to the Djibouti port.

17. **Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina)**

- **Major Project:** The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, set to be the largest dam in Africa.

18. **Eiffage**

- **Major Project:** The Millau Viaduct in France, the tallest bridge in the world.

19. **Kiewit Corporation**

- **Major Project:** The Tappan Zee Bridge replacement in New York, known as the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

20. **Obayashi Corporation**

- **Major Project:** The Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world and the second tallest structure.

These companies have been involved in some of the most challenging, innovative, and impactful construction projects around the globe, showcasing their expertise, capabilities, and contributions to infrastructure development worldwide.

Top 8 Things to Do in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a Middle Eastern destination that is attracting attention from travellers and making headlines. Over the recent years, the country has mellowed down on laws and rules to encourage tourism. It has also come up with some exciting projects that will be unveiled in the future to pique the intrigue of global visitors further. If Saudi Arabia has caught your attention and you are wondering where to go, we recommend you start with Jeddah - a wondrous port city in this nation. You can find many things to do in Jeddah, but the eight places listed below are our top picks. Check them out!

Al Shallal Theme Park

Al Shallal Theme Park is the perfect spot to enjoy thrill rides, rollercoasters, and more in a vibrant ambiance. The park also has a skating ice rink to try some skating skills and an Amazon boat ride experience as well. It is a great place to bond with family and kids, with loads of entertainment and adventures.

Jeddah Waterfront

Spend a day enjoying the sunny shores of Jeddah and its quaint city skyline at Jeddah Waterfront. This arena is famous for its art installations and the exquisite Jeddah Yacht Club. Overlooking the Red Sea, this 30-kilometre coastal corniche is where you can enjoy the beauty of Jeddah city. Visit just before sunset to enjoy the mellowed evening as the city is illuminated under the night sky, giving you a sight worth remembering forever.

Silver Sand Beach

For beach lovers and nature enthusiasts, Jeddah offers a clean, pristine stretch of coastline with some fantastic beaches. One of the famous beaches to visit in Jeddah is Silver Sand Beach- a tranquil retreat where the golden sandy beach meets the warm waters of the Red Sea, creating a soothing ambiance for its visitors. Amid the tranquil settings, you can enjoy a bare-footed relaxing stroll or the various recreational activities this coastal haven has in store.

King Fahd’s Fountain

One of the landmark attractions in Jeddah, The King Fahd’s Fountain is boasted as the highest single-jet water fountain in the world. Inspired by the Geneva Fountain, this fountain was made for the city of Jeddah by King Fahd and today; it graces the city skyline with its splendors. Viewing this colossal fountain in the evening is mesmerizing.

Historic Jeddah 

Head to the eastern coast to view the bygone era and old-world charms of Jeddah when it was a major port on the ocean route. Stroll around and discover the UNESCO-listed Heritage of Jeddah, which is richly influenced by the cultural dynamics of being a port city and the major stop for people arriving for the Mecca pilgrimage. The old street market, Old Jeddah gate and tower houses with intricately designed wooden panels, and the famous carved doors in Al Balad that date back to the 7th century AD will charm you and intrigue you about the history of Jeddah.

Sharm Obhur

Gear up for a scuba diving adventure at Sharm Obhur - one of the best places to visit in Jeddah for a scuba diving experience in Saudi Arabia. Located north of Jeddah on the coastline of the Red Sea, this quaint sea town is flanked by the clearest waters of the Red Sea, making it ideal for exploring the underwater world. Apart from scuba diving, you can opt for deep-sea sailing or enjoy stays at luxurious resorts for an off-the-grid beach holiday experience.

Bayada Island

Tagged as the 'Maldives of Jeddah,' Bayada Island is a paradisiacal escape for visitors who would love to lounge in the Middle Eastern sun with serene turquoise waters lapping at the shores. This island is a fantastic spot to unwind and refresh in the tranquillity of nature and sea views and to enjoy an amazing array of watersports in Jeddah.

Mall of Arabia

Lastly, for shopaholics, Jeddah presents the Mall of Arabia - the biggest shopping mall in Saudi Arabia. Located near the international airport, this is where you should head for the ultimate retail therapy on your Saudi vacation. With over 400 shoes offering branded goods, apparel, and local merchandise, the mall has something for everyone to take home with them, along with memories of their splendid trip to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Visa Guide

Now that you are enticed and intrigued about Jeddah, know a bit about Saudi Arabia Visa to ensure a stress-free vacation planning process. Citizens that belong to GCC countries do not have the requirement of applying for a Saudi visa. Citizens of certain countries can also avail of the efficient and time-saving Saudi Evisa for their holiday plans. The minimum requirement for a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia includes a passport with six months and more validity and residential, financial, and travel details. Get in touch with a Saudi visa expert, and you will get first-hand information about the visa documentation and process and guidance from an expert.

Conclusion

Being a port city, Jeddah gives a distinct experience, unlike the rest of Saudi Arabia’s famous townships. While the idea of holidaying in Saudi Arabia may steer your fascination towards the Red Dunes of Riyadh - one of the famous desert safari destinations in the world, Jeddah gives you calmer yet exciting experiences that lean towards the water elements in Saudi Arabia. It is among the most breathtaking cities in the Middle East to go on a memorable vacation. Don't believe what we say. Visit Jeddah and allow your experience to tell the story for itself.

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): Calling the Tribes to Islam, the Allegiances of Aqaba and Migration to Madinah

Migration to Madinah Starts

The allegiances and agreements made between the Muslims of Madina and our Holy Prophet (PBUH) opened a brand new arena before the Muslims. Living in their new community would allow them to talk about their beliefs openly, perform their religious duties freely, and fearlessly protect and spread their faith; the two most powerful tribes in Madina, the Aws, and Kahzraj, promised to receive them with open arms, to protect them in all kinds of circumstances and not to withhold their help. It appeared as if the Sun of Islam (PBUH) would be shining with all his majesty in Madina very soon.

While the polytheists were concerned that the Muslims would move to this place of safety, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) was exerting all his efforts into making this new homeland that was rapidly embracing Islam the capital of Islam.

Mecca was in a very sensitive situation. When the polytheists heard that Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) had contracted an agreement with the Muslims of Madina, they further tortured the Muslims to a much greater extent.

Life in Mecca was like a punishment for the Muslims; it was as if the drinking water and the air were a burning fire.

The Muslims explained their troublesome and painful situation to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and requested permission to immigrate. At first, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) indicated that permission had not been granted to him. However, he was granted permission in the following days and happily notified the Muslims of having received the approval:

“I was shown and it was made known to me that the place you will immigrate to is a city in between two black rocks and is filled with dates. Those who want to leave Mecca should go there and unite with their siblings from among the Muslims of Madina. Allah, the Exalted, has made them your siblings and Madina a home in which you will find safety and peace.”

As it is seen, when the threats and oppressions of Qurayshi polytheists on Muslims reached a point that did not allow Muslims to practice and spread Islam, the Messenger of Allah had allowed them to migrate. The following word of Hazrat Aisha expresses this state: “The believer had to migrate to Allah or His messenger for his religion because he had the fear of being prohibited from practicing his religion.”

“Then, migration, as it is sometimes expressed wrongly, is not an escape but a search. It is the search for a suitable environment for practicing the religion, which was at a point of elimination due to the threats and dangers. The religion determined its practice and application as its aim. If the conditions of the place a person lives in do not let this aim be practiced, it is a religious obligation for him to migrate from that place. The Quran does not regard those people as excused if they do not migrate and holds them responsible. They are obliged to look for a place where they can practice their religion.”

After this permission, the Messenger of Allah thought thoroughly about the act of migration, which was “a search for a suitable place to practice and spread the religion”. When it came time to immigrate, he continuously reminded the Muslims to act with caution and prudence and advised them to leave in small groups so as to not attract the polytheists’ attention.

In accordance with our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) advice, the Muslims proceeded on their way to Madina individually and in small groups, which sometimes included only two people.

The first companion who emigrated from Mecca to Madina was Abu Salama Ibn Abdi’l-Asad.

The polytheists realized what was going on; they made the Muslims they could catch turn back. They were doing all they could in hopes that the Muslims would abandon their faith. They were separating wives from their husbands and objecting to them immigrating with their husbands. Some of the Muslims were being imprisoned. However, they did not want to kill anyone fearing that a war could break. Nonetheless, they did their best to dissuade Muslims from immigrating by subjecting them to all kinds of unimaginable torture and cruelty. However, the Muslims had made up their mind and were determined to move to Madina regardless of the costs. They were finally able to overcome all of the obstacles and continued with their departure.

The bright horizons were smiling at them already. They had escaped from the circle of torture and oppression and were now opening their wings towards the horizon. Besides, Madina and its inhabitants were anxiously awaiting their arrival.

MIGRATION OF HAZRAT UMAR

While the other Muslims were in the process of emigrating in secret, Hazrat Umar was girding on his sword. He took his bow, arrow, and spear and went to the Kaaba. He openly circumambulated the Kaaba seven times. He bravely called out to the ringleaders of the polytheists who were present:

“I am emigrating in the way of Allah so that I can protect my religion. If one wants to leave his wife as a widow, to make his mother cry, and to have his children orphaned, then come before me on this valley!”

After this fearless cry, about twenty Muslims went towards Madina in broad daylight. None of the polytheists had any courage to track them down.

In a few months, a great percentage of Muslims had departed from Mecca to Madina. Our Holy Prophet (PBUH), Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Ali, the needy who could not afford a long journey, those who did not have the strength to endure a long crossing, and those imprisoned by the polytheists stayed behind.

Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) also had the intention to emigrate. However, he was awaiting Allah’s permission in this matter. In fact, when Hazrat Abu Bakr disclosed his wish to emigrate our Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “Be patient. It is hoped that Allah will grant you a companion” (to emigrate with.)

THE PANIC OF POLYTHEISTS

The tribes of Aws and Khazraj greeted the Muslims who gradually immigrated to Madina immensely well. They sheltered them and provided homes for them. Married immigrants stayed at the homes of those who were married whereas single immigrants stayed at the home of Sa’d bin Haythama, who was another unmarried companion.

The polytheists of the Quraysh panicked when they saw that the Muslims who had immigrated were being sheltered, helped, and uniting with the other Muslims in Madina. Their worries increased altogether when they thought about our Holy Prophet (PBUH) also emigrating, coming to the forefront, waging a war against them, and having the power to cut off the trade route to Damascus.

Meeting at Daru’n-Nadwa

They immediately convened at Daru’n-Nadwa to discuss how they could take measures.

Daru’n-Nadwa was a residence that faced the Kaaba and belonged to one of our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) forefathers, Qusay bin Kab. The leading figures of the Quraysh would always gather here to discuss matters and consult with one another.

They arranged to discuss the matter regarding our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and met at Dar’un-Nadwa one morning.

In the meantime, they saw a well-dressed, sharp-eyed elderly man standing in front of the door. They asked this man, “Who are you?” “I am an elder from Najid” answered the man, “I heard about this meeting so I came to explain my thoughts. I want to express my opinions regarding measures that I deem to be suitable and unsuitable!”

The Qurayshis welcomed him and said, “Alright, enter!” Actually, the old man was a devil that had entered into the form of a human.

The Terrible Decision They Made!

There were about 100 Qurayshis at the meeting however only Abu Lahab was accepted from among the Sons of Hashim so that the others would not be informed right away. They opened the topic by asking, “What kind of measures should we take in the matter regarding Muhammad?”

Some of them said, “Let us imprison him by tying him with a chain.” The devil that had entered into human form replied, “No. By God, your idea is not suitable. If you imprison him, then his companions will tread on you and pull him away. They will advance with his propaganda and indoctrination and prevail over you. Think of another measure.” Upon this, some of them said, “Let us drive him away from our community and country! After he separates from us, have him go wherever he wants.”

The old man spoke again, “No, by God, your thought is not in good taste. Do you not see that his message and the sweetness and beauty of his words take command in the hearts of the people? If you drive him away, he will circulate among the Arab tribes and then rule over them. Afterward he will tread over you and order you to do what he wants. For that reason, you should think of something else!” At last, Abu Jahl got the chance to speak, “By God, I thought of a measure that none of you would have been able to think of.”

They asked, “what is it?”

Abu Jahl disclosed his idea:

“We do not have any other choice but to kill him. For that reason, we will choose a strong young man from each tribe. Then we will give each of them a sharp sword. They will all strike and kill him at once. That way, we will be freed from him and no one will know who killed him. When it happens in this way, the Hashimis will not be able to risk having a battle with all the other tribes and will consent to receive blood money whether they like it or not. We will pay off the blood money and resolve the matter.” The devil that had entered the form of the old man came forth and said, “This is the correct idea and the most suitable solution.”

The others accepted Abu Jahl’s view and dispersed.

Stepping into the unborn The elaboration of Sneaker Culture

What began as functional athletic footwear has converted into a global miracle, impacting not only the fashion assiduity but also the realms of art, music, and indeed technology. This blog post delves into the witching elaboration of lurkers, exploring their trip from the sports arena to the van of artistic expression.

The Athletic Origins

Rep Sneaker Website were originally designed for practicality, furnishing athletes with comfortable and probative footwear for colorful sports. From the first rubber-soled oil shoes to the revolutionary designs of brands like Converse and Adidas, the athletic origins of lurkers laid the foundation for what would come as a multi-billion- bone assiduity.

The Rise of Sneaker Culture

As sports icons and celebrities began to embrace replica Sneakers as a fashion statement, a new culture surfaced. Sneakerheads, a passionate community of collectors and suckers, started to cultivate a request for rare and limited-edition releases. Sneaker culture transcended the boundaries of sports and became a symbol of status, tone expression, and particular identity.

Collaborations and Limited Editions

One of the driving forces behind the lurker mode is the surge of collaborations between athletic brands and influencers from colorful diligence. Limited-edition releases, frequently featuring unique designs and accouterments, produce a sense of exclusivity that energies the desire among collectors. Sneaker collaborations have become an oil for artists, contrivers, and musicians to showcase their creativity.

Technology and Innovation

Beyond style, lurkers have become a mecca for technological invention. From Nike's Air technology to Adidas' Boost bumper, brands continually push the boundaries of performance and comfort. Lurkers aren't just a fashion statement; they're a testament to the marriage Goat Sneaker of design and technology, making them chief in both athletic and casual footwear requests.

Sneakers in Pop Culture

Sneakers have seamlessly integrated into mainstream culture, making appearances in music videos, pictures, and indeed high-profile events. Celebrities proudly show their exclusive kicks on social media, solidifying lurkers as a symbol of artistic applicability and trendsetting.

The Future of Sneaker Culture

As we step into the future, the lurker culture shows no signs of decelerating down. Sustainability, inclusivity, and technological advancements will probably shape the coming chapter of lurker elaboration. Brands are decreasingly fastening oneco-friendly stockx Sneakers accouterments, different collaborations, and slice-edge technologies, icing that lurkers continue to be at the van of global fashion and culture.

Sneakers have transcended their humble athletic onsets to become an important artistic force. The trip from functional footwear to coveted collectibles reflects the dynamic relationship between fashion, technology, and particular expression. As we continue to witness the elaboration of lurker culture, one thing remains certain – lurkers aren't just shoes; they're an oil for creativity, a symbol of artistic identity, and a dateless fashion statement.

Berakhot 3a: 5. "The Day Shift."

I am creating a splendid Gemara that will in due time, cut the glass between the Eye of Ha Shem and the rest of this dark and dying, backflopping and burning planet.

The interplay of Day and Night in the Torah and Tanakh cannot be taken for granted. In order to understand how we are to apply the meme is to use Gematria and see how our conclusions about the Mishnah hinge on what time of Day or Night found in the subject matter.

The Night Shift has a value of 490, דטאֶפֶס‎‎, the Datasheet. The periodic table of the Hebrew Elements is the Datasheet. Every time we calculate the value of statement using the algebra of Judaism we find exactly what we are looking for-the free floating concepts that unift the creating, that moor it one static ion to the next that eventually coalesces into a human mind capable of contemplating the very reaction that is causing it to function.

This apparently purposeless ability to be and to know is only answerable via the desire and the questing to be free of delusion and know for a fact, why God has made us Jewish "pressured" and how that is the most miraculous of all experiences one can come by in life.

The Day Shift has a value of 731, ז‎גא, "the cycle of the table",

The verb חגג (hagag) describes a gathering up of people in order to celebrate or hold a feast, specifically any of the three main pilgrimage feasts that Israel was to celebrate (Exodus 23:14-16). These feasts were huge affairs that caused the entire daily economy to cease for many days and pretty much the whole population to be on the move; this to the great delight of the Israelites but much to the chagrin and bewilderment of the various occupying forces (who had trouble enough with the Hebrew insistence on a whole day off per every seven). The three main feasts were:

The Feast of Unleavened Bread, better known as Pesah or Passover. This feast was held at the beginning of the agricultural year.

The Feast of the Ingathering of First Fruits. This feast was held at the beginning of the productive season.

The Feast of the Harvest, to be held when the harvest was done.

Our verb may also denote festive behavior as if one was at a feast (1 Samuel 30:16). The Arabic equivalent means "to betake oneself to or towards an object of reverence" (says BDB Theological Dictionary) and this verb returns in the prescribed pilgrimage to Mecca: the Hadj.

Days and Hours are a little different:

Hours are 1523, אהבג‎, ABG, Alef, Bet, Ge, "To learn in the House of Fertile Ground."

"The feminine noun γη (ge) means earth (hence our English prefix "geo-") but predominantly as fertile and producing ground. In translations our noun may be interpreted as earth, land or ground but always with the underlying idea of being fertile and bringing forth.

When our word is juxtaposed with ουρανος (ouranos) or "heaven", it should not be understood to denote our planet in space, but rather as the dry land that had risen from the seas and now brings forth produce, and has clouds over it and water exchanging between all of them (see for more about the hydrological cycle in the Bible our article on the Hebrew equivalent of our word, namely ארץ, 'eres, meaning earth).

When our word denotes the arena in which something like news propagates, it denotes basic humanity as the fertile field in which culture sprouts and grows (the actual world-wide human civilization is most often referred to with the familiar word κοσμος, kosmos)."

So all of this, the moment the head comes out, exists in order to sprout civilization again, right where it left off when it was at its very best. Which won't include us because we have allowed Mormons, Republicans, Russians, Iranians, Syrians, Chikneese, and North Koreans to waylay us from our destinies as peace loving, conscientious, long-lived, happy persons.

5. May Kasbar Rabbi Eliezer? Ai Kasbar three shifts were the night, the day "up to four hours". And if he kept four shifts of the night, the day "up to three hours"!

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"Moses desired the Help of God. He desired to twist mankind for three shifts at night and a fourth shift during the day."

Twisting takes place all Four Shifts. The precise process is explained in Parsha Massei, which stems from the ways the Kohen Priests twist the red, white, blue, gold, and prurple yarns together in the making of the Temple Curtains.

The Fourth Shift, the national textile, takes place after the birth of the New Born Epoch takes place after the onset of Mashiach. What happens to our Datasheet then is expertly explained in this detailed discussion about Kasbar which I found:

"The verb כסף (kasap) is commonly reported to mean to long, but we here at Abarim Publications will currently challenge that. With the exception of Zephaniah 2:1 (see below), our verb is consistently followed by the object for which one "longs", prefixed with the particle ל (le), meaning on or onto.

Like the proverbial twenty Eskimo words for snow, Hebrew has several huge roots that express desire and longing — חמד (hamad), to covet (this is the famous one, used in "you shall not covet"), אוה ('wh II), to desire, wish or covet, פער (pa'ar), to desire or lust — and since our verb כסף (kasap) occurs a mere few times, it evidently expresses a specific and rather reserved sensation.

In Arabic this verb means to be colorless, obscure or even to eclipsed (of a heavenly body) or to be depressed in appearance. In Aramaic (and subsequently modern Hebrew) it means to become pale or deteriorate, and is often used in the sense of to put to shame or frighten. Its five Biblical contexts are:

You will call and I will answer you; you will long for the creature your hands have made (Job 14:15).

He is like a lion that is eager to tear (Psalm 17:12).

Now you have gone off because you longed to return to your father's house (Genesis 31:30).

My soul longed and even yearned (כלה, kaleh) for the courts of YHWH (Psalm 84:2).

Gather yourselves together, yes, gather, O nation without shame/desire (Zephaniah 2:1).

How the element of paleness fits in isn't obvious, but the single derivation of this verb — and the reason why we examine it in such detail — is the noun כסף (kesep), meaning silver, and by extension, money.

The Greek word for silver (and money) is αργυρος (arguros), which comes from the word αργος (argos), which likewise means white. How or why whiteness became attached to silver isn't clear, but in nature whiteness is relatively rare until snow falls and covers (obscure, depresses) all other colors at once.

It takes an advanced sense of optics, but an object has a color because it reflects light of a wavelength that corresponds to that color. A red object absorbs all non-red light and reflects red light, which is the light an observer sees coming off the object and why it looks red to her.

A perfectly black object absorbs light of all wavelengths, which is why black objects heat up (and why living cells, in effect, are transfinitively black; see JOHN 1:5). A white object, on the other hand, reflects light of all wavelengths and absorbs none (which is why, since deep antiquity, houses in hot countries are painted white). And that means that a metallic, silvery mirror is indeed perfectly white.

White, as the ancients appear to have understood, is also not a color but rather the sum of all colors (H2O is always translucent, and snow is white because of countless little rainbows all blended together).

This in turn suggests that our verb כסף (kasap) doesn't really mean to long, but rather to reflect, like a mirror: the Creator is reflected by his creatures (Job 14:15; see ROMANS 1:20); the lion's nature is reflected by his assault (Psalm 17:12, see Psalm 22:13, Proverbs 28:15, Ezekiel 22:25, 1 PETER 5:8), and the heart of a searcher is reflected in their search (Genesis 31:30, Psalm 84:2).

In every commercial transaction, goods and services go one way and money goes the other. That means that the movement of money is a precise mirror image of the movement of goods and services.

Exactly like goods and services, words don't simply drop onto the stage fully formed, but are honed very slowly over time, when countless groups of people interact and observe each other and imitate each other and gauge each other's concerns and desires and try to meet them.

When millions of pre-speech humans are left to interact for eons and eons, over time they will settle on a set of perfectly crafted words that generally mean the same things to everybody.

Psalm 12:6 reads: "The words (אמר, 'amar) of YHWH are pure words; silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times." And although that's often explained to be about God speaking, it is just as much about speech in general: human speech and its creative economy.

The Word of God has existed with God since before the beginning (JOHN 1:1), but the Word could only come into human flesh when humanity had developed language, and particularly writing: without the written word there is no complex thought and no complex society based on a legal code (see our article on ελευθερια, eleutheria, societal freedom). Christ is present where two or more gather in his name (MATTHEW 18:20).

A language forms when a great many people imitate each other. This ties the double-claused great command — (1) love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and (2) your neighbor as yourself — to instructions like "be imitators of God" (EPHESIANS 5:1) and "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ" (1 CORINTHIANS 11:1, also see 1 CORINTHIANS 4:16, PHILIPPIANS 3:17, 1 THESSALONIANS 1:6).

In the Bible, gold represents eternal natural laws, the study and industrial application of which is for an elite few (see our article on χρυσος, chrusos, processed gold).

Silver is common and represents the creative economy of the whole of human interaction. Bronze is a profane form of gold, and corresponds to artistic intuition and soothsaying (see χαλκος, chalkos, copper).

And iron is a profane form of silver, and corresponds to human legal codes (and their enforcement by police and military) that derive from a centralized human authority rather than either God's gold or humanity's silver."

The Value in Gematria for the above verse is 7761, ז‎זוא‎, "that's it!"

The meaning of that's it in Judaism is called Tikkun Olam, "this is the world we live in":

"Tikkun Olam: In Jewish teachings, any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created.

Tikkun olam implies that while the world is innately good, its Creator purposely left room for us to improve upon His work.

All human activities are opportunities to fulfill this mission, and every human being can be involved in tikkun olam—child or adult, student or entrepreneur, industrialist or artist, caregiver or salesperson, political activist or environmentalist, or just another one of us struggling to keep afloat."

The First Condition has been met. Everyone on this planet now knows what Mashiach is. Next, comes the silencing of the dogs.

There are persons who are going to wage contest: their fairy tale against theirs...ours is better, and it is going to win. We are all going to live in a world that recognizes Mashiach, Global Ethical Responsibility within its governments. That is the promise God made the Jewish people when they left Egypt.

Thus begins the Day Shift.