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Atlas: the new movie from Jennifer Lopez

    Atlas is a sci-fi thriller in which humanity faces the fury of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Filled with impressive visuals and intense action sequences, the movie explores themes of technology, ethics, and humanity’s future in an increasingly interconnected world. However, despite Jennifer Lopez’s convincing performance, the film’s predictability impedes its potential to become an incredible masterpiece.

    Jennifer Lopez is simply superb as a human distrusting machine. Her struggle to survive the battle and her transformation from analyst to combat fighter are convincing. Simu Liu, as the villainous robotic character Harlan, is believable, though he could have been more impactful. Sterling K. Brown, as Colonel Elias, delivers a strong performance, and Abraham Popoola, as the unbeatable AI fighter Casca, is brilliant. In a limited role as Atlas’s mother, Lana Parrilla plays a key character in the film.

(Archika Khurana. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 24.05.2024. Adaptado.)

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    There are no bridges or roads that connect the city-island of Parintins to the rest of the world. This remote city in the Amazon is 369 kilometres away from Manaus, the capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state. Parintins is home to thousands of Indigenous Brazilians and can only be reached by plane or boat. Its position along the Amazon River makes it dependent on resources that arrive from far away cities.

    Despite these isolated conditions, the community of Parintins has developed a novel strategy that celebrates its folk and Indigenous traditions: the Festival do Boi-Bumbá. This annual event is the second most important festival in Brazil, after Rio de Janeiro’s globally renowned carnival.

    Boi-Bumbá, which takes place at the end of June, fuels the local economy by attracting investment as well as thousands of visitors and artists. Over the years, the festival has become the city’s bridge from the deep Amazon to the outside world, reducing political and physical isolation while reinforcing its social capital and cultural assets.

(Mauro Cossu et al. https://theconversation.com, 18.10.2022. Adaptado.)

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Fonte: https://alanaab.weebly.com/content-and-materials2.htm. Acessado em 16.11.2023.

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    Situated in Ürümqi, China, the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is a unique confluence of Uyghur, Kazakh, Hui, and Han Chinese cultures. Completed in 2000 and inaugurated in 2003, it is a popular destination for tourists wanting to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse heritage of the region.

    A Bazaar in Persia is essentially a marketplace where various goods are sold. However, Xinjiang’s Grand Bazaar is more than just a commercial center; it’s an immersive experience reflecting the fusion of Middle Eastern influences in its architecture.

    Adorned with minarets and symbolic structures like a grand mosque, it seamlessly blends with the vibrant Uyghur culture, visually representing the people and their community. The market operates from early morning to late at night, offering a dynamic atmosphere filled with dancing and entertainment, creating a lively backdrop for visitors exploring various shops.

    The Bazaar caters to diverse needs, featuring shops offering various products, from electronics to clothing. The culinary scene is equally diverse, showcasing the region’s agricultural abundance. The variety of fresh delicatessens, local eateries, and vendors offering freshly squeezed juices create a tasty experience for the locals and visitors.

    Part of this culinary diversity is a notable emphasis on locally grown foods such as pomegranates. Xinjiang is one of the world’s largest producers, alongside India and Iran. The markets, pulsating with life, offer goods and a distinctive cultural exchange. A unique feature of the International Grand Bazaar is the spontaneous and random dance sequences that often occur. Visitors immerse themselves in traditional Uyghur dances, adding a layer of cultural interaction to the market experience. 

    Being one of the largest bazaars globally, it attracts over 100,000 visitors daily, serving as a global hub for cultural exchange and economic activity. Beyond being a marketplace, it is a cultural gateway, inviting individuals from various backgrounds to engage with the region’s rich cultural tapestry.

    The International Grand Bazaar is a vibrant place to shop, eat and enjoy the local culture that provides a daily glimpse into Ürümqi’s diverse heritage. Its impressive design, bustling markets, and diverse culinary scene make it a compelling destination for those wanting an authentic experience in the heart of Xinjiang.

Fonte: https://www.thedailyscrumnews.com/discovering-the-vibrancy-of-xinjianginternational-grand-bazaar/. Acesso em: 16.11.2023.

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    Situated in Ürümqi, China, the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is a unique confluence of Uyghur, Kazakh, Hui, and Han Chinese cultures. Completed in 2000 and inaugurated in 2003, it is a popular destination for tourists wanting to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse heritage of the region.

    A Bazaar in Persia is essentially a marketplace where various goods are sold. However, Xinjiang’s Grand Bazaar is more than just a commercial center; it’s an immersive experience reflecting the fusion of Middle Eastern influences in its architecture.

    Adorned with minarets and symbolic structures like a grand mosque, it seamlessly blends with the vibrant Uyghur culture, visually representing the people and their community. The market operates from early morning to late at night, offering a dynamic atmosphere filled with dancing and entertainment, creating a lively backdrop for visitors exploring various shops.

    The Bazaar caters to diverse needs, featuring shops offering various products, from electronics to clothing. The culinary scene is equally diverse, showcasing the region’s agricultural abundance. The variety of fresh delicatessens, local eateries, and vendors offering freshly squeezed juices create a tasty experience for the locals and visitors.

    Part of this culinary diversity is a notable emphasis on locally grown foods such as pomegranates. Xinjiang is one of the world’s largest producers, alongside India and Iran. The markets, pulsating with life, offer goods and a distinctive cultural exchange. A unique feature of the International Grand Bazaar is the spontaneous and random dance sequences that often occur. Visitors immerse themselves in traditional Uyghur dances, adding a layer of cultural interaction to the market experience. 

    Being one of the largest bazaars globally, it attracts over 100,000 visitors daily, serving as a global hub for cultural exchange and economic activity. Beyond being a marketplace, it is a cultural gateway, inviting individuals from various backgrounds to engage with the region’s rich cultural tapestry.

    The International Grand Bazaar is a vibrant place to shop, eat and enjoy the local culture that provides a daily glimpse into Ürümqi’s diverse heritage. Its impressive design, bustling markets, and diverse culinary scene make it a compelling destination for those wanting an authentic experience in the heart of Xinjiang.

Fonte: https://www.thedailyscrumnews.com/discovering-the-vibrancy-of-xinjianginternational-grand-bazaar/. Acesso em: 16.11.2023.

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Fasting is a key part of Ramadan, but for many Muslims, climate change is making food scarce all year

Published on 1st April, 2024.
By Nasya Bahfen - Senior Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, La Trobe University

Every Ramadan, volunteers at Westall Mosque and OneSpace in Melbourne hold free weekly iftars (communal dinners to break the
fast in Ramadan). This year, volunteers say numbers are up.

To cut down on the resulting landfill, attendees are asked to bring their own reusable food containers and water bottles. In dedicated
bins, bottles and cans are collected and recycled under the state government’s container deposit scheme - adding A$12 to A$25 every
weekend to each mosque’s coffers, volunteers say.

Many of the attendees are international students from Indonesia or Malaysia. Living away from their families, paying high tuition fees,
and juggling precarious work with studies, they represent a segment of Australian society particularly hard hit by rising costs of living.
These include a jump in food prices stemming from global warming-induced crop failures.

This is a small example of a global problem. The way Muslims around the world experience Ramadan is changing because of climate
change, often for the worse.
Food insecurity all year round

Like members of Australia’s other Islamic communities, Melbourne Muslims of Indonesian background make up a privileged minority,
living in a prosperous, peaceful country.

Muslims in other parts of the world face exacerbated challenges. Several of the countries thought to be the most vulnerable to the
impacts of climate change are countries with Muslim majority populations (such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan). In the

Middle East and North Africa where Muslim majority countries abound, the World Food Program describes a “persistent food security
crisis”.

In this region devastated by conflict and climate change, the World Food Program says the practice of abstaining from food
(temporarily, as a religious tradition) has become an ongoing reality for millions throughout the year.

Food insecurity is made worse in the Middle East and North Africa by the aridity of the region, which contains 12 of the world’s driest
countries. These include Algeria, Bahrain, Qatar, the Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Yemen.

With forecast reductions in rainfall predicted to decimate the gross domestic product (GDP) of Middle Eastern countries, climate
change represents a critical threat to these countries.
[…]

Retrieved and adapted from: https://theconversation.com/fasting-is-a-key-part-of-ramadan-but-for-many-muslims-climate-change-is-making-foodscarce-all-year-225778 Access on April 9 th, 2024.