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The stadium of Aphrodisias is considered the best preserved antique stadium in the Mediterranean area.
With a length of 262 metres, a width of 59 metres and a capacity of 30,000 spectators on 22 rows of seats, it is also one of the largest of its kind.
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April 6, 1974 - The California Jam attracted 250,000 paying music fans. The festival set what were then records for the loudest amplification system ever installed, the highest paid attendance, and highest gross in history.
It was one of the last of the original wave of rock festivals, as well as one of the most well-executed and financially successful, and presaged the era of media consolidation and the corporatization of the rock music industry.
.In order of appearance
Performers in order of appearance:
Rare Earth
Earth, Wind & Fire
Eagles, joined by Jackson Browne
Seals and Crofts
Black Oak Arkansas
Black Sabbath
Deep Purple
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
The event was MC'd by New York DJ Don Imus.
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After retiring from chess for approximately 9 years, in 1981, American chess legend Bobby Fischer agreed to play with Canadian Grandmaster Peter Piassas at the pinnacle of his glory and powers, and Bobby Fischer defeated him 17 times in a row. “He was so good, so good that defeating him was impossible and there was no point in playing with him, and there was no excitement or fun in it.” They were beating me and I didn't know why or what I had done wrong. and the most disappointing thing was that I didn't even make it to the final stage with him."
At one point, I would always lose in the intermediate stage at maximum and, what's more, Bobby never took the time to think he wasn't a rival. , and that there was no one worthy of the honor of fighting against him, and I, having been his opponent, bear witness to this indisputable fact. It's worth noting that computers ranked Bobby Fischer as the greatest chess player of all time, and his arch-rival, the legendary Mikhail Tal, described him as "the greatest genius to ever descend from the firmament of chess."
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“We suffer more in imagination than in reality,” Seneca tells us.
It’d be impressive if it wasn’t so painful. The way we’re able to imagine all the terrible things that might happen. The vivid scenarios we concoct in our head. The extensive conversations we practice, the arguments we get into with people we’ve never met.
Seneca talked about how our imaginations are almost more powerful than reality—real enough that they may well cause us more suffering than actual life. And he who suffers before is necessary, he adds, suffers more than necessary (you can carry this quote around with our new Anxiety Coin, by the way). In a recent interview, the singer Jewel talked about realizing that this catastrophizing in her head, this anxiety and fear, what it really was was a bad use of creativity. She was using her considerable imagination and artistic skill not to make art…but to torture herself.
We all do this. Instead of using our minds to solve problems, we set it to work on problems that don’t exist. Instead of using it to move forward, we use it to look backward, pouring over what already happened. Instead of using it to feel good, we use it to torture ourselves. How crazy is that? And how counterproductive?
You have been given an incredibly powerful too—this brain and imagination of yours. But like a gun or a knife, it can just as easily harm the user as it can protect or serve them. We have to train and discipline ourselves, we have to direct these resources properly. We have to channel our creativity not into fear and anxiety, but into purpose and progress.
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Aerial view of the Viking ring fortress of Trelleborg, near Slagelse in Denmark. This was the first rediscovered Viking ring fortress, and the geometry is clearly visible.
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"COMBAT ROCK" - THE CLASH
This is the best-selling album for the band; it received a double platinum certification in the US and peaked at number two in the UK. It is the final Clash album with the classic lineup of the group, and it includes two of their most recognisable songs, the singles "ROCK THE CASBAH" and "SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?"
Its music was less anarchic than previous albums, but it was still quite political, leading some to assume the band had reached the pinnacle of their maturity.
• Producers: The Clash, Glyn Johns
• Recorded: September 1980; November 1981–January 1982; April 1982
• Studio: Ear (London); Electric Lady (New York); Warnham (West Sussex, England)
• Released: 14 May 1982
• Label: CBS and Epic Records
Full Album:
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The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes is an Isabelline style Franciscan monastery in Toledo, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain, built by the Catholic Monarchs in the 15th century.
This monastery was founded by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile to commemorate both the birth of their son, Prince John, and their victory at the Battle of Toro (1476) over the army of Afonso V of Portugal.
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Pablo Picasso - Girl with a Mandolin
In his seminal book Cubism: A History and an Analysis, artist and historian John Golding describes Pablo Picasso’s cubist portrait of Fanny Tellier as a valuable peek into the intentions and practice that set cubism apart from traditional art-making of the time: “The fact that at the time Picasso saw the work as unfinished, allows us an insight into his aesthetic intentions and his technical procedure. In the first place, that legibility of this canvas demonstrates conclusively that although cubist paintings were becoming more abstract in appearance, the artists were still deeply conditioned, at least in the early stages of their works, by the material existence and the physical appearance of their subjects.”
Cubist art attains a sort of optical vibration from its mashup of multiple perspectives, our brain’s recognition of an object or figure is tested by the abstraction of its form. Girl with a Mandolin somehow sidesteps the tension felt in so many cubist works. Her silhouette, while fragmented, is still clear, her posture still emotive. The woman with the mandolin has been elevated to iconography, but Fanny Tellier the person is still there beneath the surface. According to Golding, if Picasso had taken the time to resolve the work, it would be “simultaneously more elaborate, more abstract, and more consistent in style”—and you have to wonder, how much of Fanny Tellier would be left?
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Salvador Dali: Galatea of the Spheres.
Galatea of the Spheres is a painting by Salvador Dalí made in 1952.
It depicts Gala Dalí, Salvador Dalí's wife and muse, as pieced together through a series of spheres arranged in a continuous array.
The name Galatea refers to a sea nymph of Classical mythology renowned for her virtue, and may also refer to the statue beloved by its creator, Pygmalion.
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'Won't Get Fooled Again' by The Who
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A defiant scream pierces through one of rock's most famous synthesizer riffs, marking what many consider the greatest moment in The Who's legendary catalog. "Won't Get Fooled Again" stands as both a masterpiece of musical innovation and a cynical commentary on the futility of political revolution.
The song emerged from Pete Townshend's ambitious "Lifehouse" project—a futuristic rock opera about a dystopian world where music becomes the salvation of an enslaved population. While the project was ultimately abandoned, it produced some of The Who's most enduring music.
In a surprising twist of musical innovation, Townshend created the song's iconic synthesizer part by connecting a Lowrey organ to an EMS VCS 3 filter. This groundbreaking approach to electronic music came from his fascination with Universal Sufism founder Inayat Khan's writings about the spiritual power of sound.
The recording process itself tells an interesting tale. After an unsuccessful attempt in New York (featuring Mountain's Leslie West on guitar), the band recorded the definitive version at Mick Jagger's country estate, Stargroves, using the Rolling Stones' mobile studio. What started as a demo became the final version because it simply sounded too good to re-record.
Roger Daltrey's famous scream near the song's end was so convincing that other band members, eating lunch nearby during recording, thought he was in a physical fight with the sound engineer. This primal howl has become one of rock's most recognized moments.
The song's inspiration came from an unlikely source: Woodstock. While most artists wrote peaceful anthems about the festival, Townshend's experience was quite different. After having to chase activist Abbie Hoffman off stage during their performance, he wrote the song as a cynical response to what he saw as naive optimism about social change.
The famous line "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" has become a cultural touchstone, referenced everywhere from political speeches to television shows. It encapsulates the song's central message about the cyclical nature of power and corruption.
At over eight minutes long in its album version, the song pushed commercial boundaries. When released as a single, it was cut down to 3:35—a decision that frustrated Daltrey so much that it influenced the band's future approach to singles.
The song has found new life in various contexts: as the theme for CSI: Miami, in post-9/11 concerts, and even at Super Bowl performances. Its message continues to resonate across generations and political divides.
The track's innovative use of synthesizers influenced countless artists, proving that electronic instruments could be successfully integrated into hard rock without compromising its power.
Keith Moon's masterful drumming on the track required him to wear headphones and follow a click track to stay in sync with the synthesizer—a relatively new concept at the time. Poignantly, this would be the last song Moon ever performed live with the band before his death in 1978.
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Whether you're a fan of reading fiction, or not, I would think most people have heard of Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940). He wrote a book, The Great Gatsby.
During his early attempts at writing fiction, he received 122 rejection letters. Scribner's rejected his first novel (This Side of Paradise) three times before Max Perkins found it, and agreed to publish it.
At the time of his death ... Margaret Marshall of The Nation magazine wrote this: "his was a fair-weather talent which was not adequate to the stormy age into which it happened, ironically, to emerge."
His last royalty cheque: $13.13.
In his lifetime, he made $8,397 from sale of The Great Gatsby.
In 1940, the year he died, four copies sold. Today, the book brings in 500k/year, with over 25m copies now having been sold.
He died, knowing who he was as a writer ... but thinking he had failed.
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"The Stepford Wives" is a satirical horror novel by Ira Levin, published in 1972. The story centers around Joanna Eberhart, a talented photographer and young mother who moves to the seemingly idyllic suburban town of Stepford. As she settles into her new life, Joanna begins to notice unsettling changes among the women in the community, who appear to be transforming from independent, free-thinking individuals into compliant, subservient housewives.
Levin's novel serves as a dark commentary on the societal expectations of women during the 1970s, particularly in the context of the feminist movement. While it is often interpreted as a critique of the pressures placed on women to conform to traditional roles, it also explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the dangers of a media-driven society that prioritizes youth and beauty over individuality.
The narrative blends elements of psychological suspense and science fiction, creating a chilling atmosphere that keeps readers engaged. The title "Stepford Wives" has since entered the cultural lexicon, symbolizing the loss of individuality and the dangers of societal conformity. The novel's relevance continues today, as it raises important questions about gender roles and the impact of societal expectations on personal identity.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is one of the most significant works in American literature. Published in 1884, it tells the story of Huck Finn, a young boy from Missouri, and Jim, an escaped enslaved man, as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft. This novel, a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, explores themes of morality, friendship, freedom, and social injustices in the United States before the Civil War.
The story begins with Huck living with the Widow Douglas, who tries to civilize him by teaching him manners, religion, and schooling. When Huck’s abusive father, Pap, reappears and gains custody of him, Huck fakes his own death to escape. In the wilderness, he meets Jim, who has fled to avoid being sold by his owner. Together, they embark on a journey down the river, encountering both adventure and hardship, while Huck wrestles with his evolving views on morality and his loyalty to Jim.
The novel confronts the issues of racism and slavery head-on, with Jim’s journey to freedom symbolizing the pursuit of dignity and self-determination. Huck’s growing understanding of Jim as a friend, rather than merely someone’s property, challenges the ingrained beliefs of the time. The theme of freedom appears not only in Jim’s escape but in Huck’s own desire to live independently, unbound by society’s expectations. Their friendship is central to the novel, depicting the power of human connection to overcome prejudice.
Twain’s use of regional dialects and slang was groundbreaking, adding authenticity to the story but also drawing controversy due to racial slurs that reflect the period's language. This language choice has led to debates about the novel’s place in schools, though many see it as an unflinching portrayal of the prejudices and struggles of the time.
When it was first published, the book received mixed reactions. While some appreciated its candid representation of Southern society, others criticized it for its language and its criticism of established norms. Despite these initial reactions and later censorship due to the sensitive language, it has remained a highly regarded novel, celebrated for its humor, complex characters, and social critique.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is ultimately an exploration of the complexities of morality, human relationships, and social constraints. Twain’s storytelling encourages readers to question societal norms and offers a deep, often humorous look at the courage it takes to do what is right, even when it defies tradition.
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Albert Einstein playing the piano at the Nara Hotel in Japan, 1922
Albert Einstein was not only a world-renowned physicist but also a passionate musician. He was an accomplished violinist and found deep joy in playing music, often using it as a way to relax and think through complex problems.
Einstein began playing the violin at a young age, and throughout his life, he would often play pieces by Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven. Music was more than just a hobby for him; it was an essential part of his life and intellectual process.
Einstein believed that music and science were interconnected, stating that "the greatest scientists are artists as well." His love for music was also a form of communication and collaboration. He often played with professional musicians and once said that if he hadn’t been a scientist, he would have been a musician.
In his personal life, Einstein frequently participated in chamber music sessions, sometimes even performing in public concerts. His violin was as much a part of him as his scientific work, showing how deeply intertwined his artistic and scientific passions were.
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"The Last Man" is a novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, published in 1826. It is considered one of her most significant works after "Frankenstein" and is notable for being one of the earliest examples of apocalyptic fiction. The story is set in the late twenty-first century and unfolds a grim narrative about the gradual extinction of humanity due to a devastating plague.
The novel is presented as a manuscript written by the last survivor of the human race, who recounts the events leading to the apocalypse. As the plague spreads, the protagonist, Lionel Verney, navigates a world filled with loss and despair, reflecting on themes of isolation, mortality, and the fragility of civilization. The narrative also explores the relationships between Verney and other key figures, including his love interest, Idris, and his friend, Lord Raymond.
Shelley's work is rich with philosophical undertones, questioning humanity's place in the universe and the consequences of human actions. The plague serves as a metaphor for the flaws of human nature and the failures of society, echoing Shelley's concerns about the direction of civilization following the French Revolution and the tumultuous political landscape of her time.
"The Last Man" not only presents a haunting vision of the future but also serves as a critique of human behavior and societal structures. Its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the inevitability of death resonates deeply, making it a profound and prophetic work that continues to be relevant in discussions about humanity's future and environmental concerns.
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Sure, here are some ideas...
1. Visit the famous landmarks and attractions like the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
2. Explore the diverse and vibrant culture by visiting local markets like Fashion Street, Chor Bazaar, and Zaveri Bazar.
3. Relax on the stunning beaches like Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach, or Gorai Beach.
4. Indulge in mouth-watering local cuisine at restaurants like Mohammed Ali Road, Irani Cafes, and street food stalls.
5. Experience the rich history and art at museums like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and the Jehangir Art Gallery.
6. Take in the stunning views of the city and harbor from the top of the Taraporewadi Fire Temple or the Mani Bhavan.
7. Attend a Bollywood studio tour or watch a live Bollywood movie set.
8. Enjoy a sunset walk or take a sunset cruise on the Mumbai Harbour or Arabian Sea.
9. Go shopping at luxury malls like the Palladium Mall or Infinity Mall or explore unique and handmade items at the Chor Bazaar Flea Market.
10. Attend or experience various festivals and events like the Mumbai Film Festival, Mumbai International Film Festival, or various religious and cultural events held throughout the year.
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There is a possibility that there are pyramids that could be hidden by natural or other factors...
Preliminary research is underway in areas of western Algeria... It turns out that there are hills that can contain pyramids identical to the King's pyramid.
Imdaghasan of Batna in terms of location or geometry in the placement and stacking of rooms (meaning these are very ancient pyramids)
When you look closely at the photos... and the shape of the stones (square and rectangular shape), we are certain that this is an active verb... and there's actually something strange... and it's natural that there are pyramids in the west of Algeria...
because there are civilizations that have expanded and included these regions, such as the Numid, Mauritanian and Roman civilizations...
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