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“Mindless Music” and the Techno Culture
The Dance culture and drugs always have been inextricably linked throughout history. Below I’ll describe how these concepts have been connected and how recreational drugs has influenced the electronic music scene.
If you ask someone what is a rave, you may hear various answers depending on people’s personal experience. One person can name rave a toxic event with mass drug consumption and unsafe sex practices, while another person will tell you that raving is their regular activity and the best experience of their life. Everything depends from the point of view, but what is a rave in its essence? Well, this concept has a rather long history.
A rave began as a cultural movement in the USA and the UK, and evolved in popularity during the 1990s in these countries, as well as abroad. The development of the rave culture started from the parties in 80th in Detroit, where at those times the dancing scene was divided on the two social groups. The first group were the kids of wealthy parents, while the second one included average youths, among whom were also creative ones who aspired to achieve their ambitions. The rich teenagers visited some clubs, which had nothing in common with the concept of underground; on the contrary, they were luxury places with ordinary music, mostly Italian disco. At the same time, poor youths discovered the hidden side of Detroit techno night clubs, overcrowded with their peers and pioneering DJs.
Dance culture indelibly connected with drug use even until now, especially with MDMA. This drug had various names at different times. In the '80s ravers called it “Adam” for the euphoria it gives. Hippies called it, “a love drug,” for the same characteristic. Another popular name for MDMA is ecstasy. MDMA was invented in the late 1980s, and at first was prescribed as a medicine to lose weight. Some psychotherapists also used it on a small scale as a therapeutic drug in California and on the East Coast of the U.S: they applied it in marriage therapy and psychoanalysis. MDMA was later considered illegal and so banned, but prohibition hardly had any effect as the drug had already became incredibly popular in nightclubs.
Among positive effects of MDMA are euphoria, a sense of connectivity with many people at the same time, and an increased level of energy. Ecstasy helps people free themselves from “I” and decreases self-awareness, so they stop thinking so much about themselves and then can enjoy the music and dance. Besides, ecstasy increases sensitivity; as a result, all music sounds far better, especially techno and house.
MDMA also has serious negative effects. Because the drug increases heart rate and body temperature, dancing without water for a long time may cause dehydration, which results in a stroke. Among long-term side effects are anxiety, emotional burnout, and mood swings. MDMA doesn’t cause physical addiction, but may cause an emotional one. Some users quickly get used to the euphoric effect of ecstasy and therefore, increase their dosage which may lead to paranoia and depression.
How did ecstasy change the electronic music and perception of raves? From the very beginning, MDMA influenced the essence of the electronic music scene, and led to specific peculiarities which now characterize dance culture. To begin with, any raver in any country knows the universal compulsory rules on parties, which are peace, unity, and respect. Since ecstasy heightens empathy and positive emotions, it’s common to see people shaking hands, hugging each other, and sharing water bottles at a rave.
Granted, electronic dance culture is perceived by a majority of people as an odd phenomenon with “mindless” music which sounds mad and has repetitive rhythm. Raves are often seen as weird venues with a bunch of drug users, and from a public standpoint, techno and raves have nothing in common with “real culture.” At first glance, this might be true. Nevertheless, many ravers share quite the opposite point of view. Some of them say that dancing helps them to unite with the Universe, others report that music and ecstasy allow them to feel comfortable in their own bodies, lose themselves, and experience happiness.
According to analyses of techno, techno and rave culture give people a place for belonging, a spot where they feel they're a a part of community. Several researchers draw parallels between electronic dance culture and the culture of Native American tribals in the past. Another theory mentions that dancing is often used as an alternative medicine in culture and psychotherapy, so raves provide people with a peculiar way of psychological release.
Nov. 28, 2022
¿Cuál fue tu materia favorita en la escuela? ¿Por qué?
Mi materia favorita en la escuela fue las matemáticas. Creo que fue porque me gusta resolver problemas lógicos y en la escuela fue la materia con más problemas para resolver. También siempre saqué buenas notas.
Ahora sigo resolviendo problemas lógicos todos los días en mi trabajo porque soy programador. No uso mucho las matemáticas en mi trabajo, pero muchas de mis tareas son un poco como problemas que tengo que resolver.
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Nov. 28, 2022
Les sujets tabous
Parler de la politique est considéré comme tabou, même si beaucoup se retrouvent de moins en moins dans des situations qui se prêtent au désaccord. On dit souvent que les gens retraient dans leur bulle socio-politique, et j’admets que je m’y retrouve à peu près aussi. Seulement au travail je trouve le besoin d’éviter soigneusement le sujet. Cependant, même sur les forums internet comme celui-ci j’essaye de ne pas être trop franc. Certains se sentent encouragé par l’anonymat d’être assez strident, mais j’ai tendance de demeure prudent, bien que je me laisse submerger par des choses de temps en temps !
Nov. 28, 2022
Loigner
Dans ta vie les gens vont entrée et sortir comme ça et c'est plutôt normal. Ceci se passe même avec des amis proche et la famille. Peut-être un de vous commence à se changer peu-importe dans quelle manière surtout on se change jusqu'à l'autre personne veut rien avoir avec nous ou l'inverse. Il y a aussi la possibilité que vous vous loigner à cause d'un évènement dans votre vie ou juste une malentendue. On ne doit pas oublier qu'on ne peut forcer quelqu'un de nous aimer alors si quelqu'un commence de s'en loigner de vous l'acceptera, pourtant on peut au moins essayer de demander pourquoi cette personne à pris cette decisison.
Nov. 28, 2022
Respect Others and You Will be Respected
No one would welcome being disrespected. The founder of modern psychology, William James, said the deepest principle in human nature is the desire to be appreciated. Those who are not respected do not feel respected. It’s heartbreaking.
Since we were a child, our parents and teachers would tell us the basic rule of how to respect others, for example, say thank you to the person who gives us a hand. One way to know whether a person is reliable is to observe the way he/she treat service staff. Those people who only show respect to boss or leader but none to others are not worthy to trust.
Respecting others-in which includes paying attention, and being considerate, or regardful, plays an essential component both of interpersonal relationships and of personal identity. We all prefer friends, lovers who are respectful, that is because we want to be respected.
The history of the fight of human rights around the world is the struggle to gain recognition from others. Respect for human beings entails the granting, preserving, and protection of these rights. Without respect, these rights will be missing.
Nov. 28, 2022
Covid Test in China
If my Covid test were negative, why should I take the test? If my Covid test were positive and I had no symptoms, how could you say it was a disease? If my Covid test were positive and I had symptoms, I would go to see a doctor. Why should I have to take the Covid test every day?
Someone said this, do you think it’s right?
Nov. 28, 2022
Covid Tests in China.
If my Covid test were negative, why should I take the test? If my Covid test were positive and had no symptoms, how could you say it was a disease? If my Covid test were positive and I had symptoms, I would go to see a doctor. Why should I have to take the Covid test every day?
Someone said this, do you think it's right?
Nov. 28, 2022
一诺
November 28, 2022
In the evening. I was watching the game. It was about Arena of Valor. I like it a lot. I like a player called YInuo. He is very handsome. Of course, he is also very good at the game. He is like a star in the sky. I'm the star seeker. I want to be as good as him. Every time I watch them play the game. I get very nervous. Because I am afraid of them losing.
中文：晚上，我在看比赛，它是关于王者荣耀的，我非常喜欢它，我喜欢一个叫一诺的选手，他非常帅，当然他打游戏的技术也非常厉害，他就像是天上的一颗星星的，我就是那个追星星的人，我想和他变得一样优秀，每次我看他们的比赛，我非常紧张，因为我怕他们输。
Nov. 28, 2022
Murder on the orient express
Part 1
It was five o’clock on a winter’s morning. M. Poirot stand on the platform with a general.
The general thanked M. Poirot for his help. After their conversation, the general left and a lieutenant was delegated the duty of seeing off M. Poirot. The Lieutenant tried to converse with M. Poirot in order to avoid silence.
A lady on the train looked at the two men through the window. The train was going to leave, but M. Poirot climbed aboard the train till the last minute and the Lieutenant finally finished his speech.
There are two Englishes on the train. M. Poirot went to the restaurant to search of hot coffee.
Meanwhile the lady was sitting in the restaurant. Her name is Mary. M. Poirot observed Mary, he judged Mary has poise and efficiency. another English also got in the restaurant and sat on the chair opposite Mary. M. Poirot listened to their conversations.
The train would delay. Mary wanted to catch the next train. If there is an hour or two delay, she would miss her connection. Eventually the train was arrived only five minute late, having made up time on the journey.
Nov. 28, 2022
28 novembre 2022 - réflexion
La nouvelle année approchant, l’heure est à la réflexion et aux bonnes résolutions. Pour cette année, une des mes résolutions est d’apprendre l’arabe. Bon, même si je ne le parle pas encore bien et je suis encore débutante mais à travers de cette expérience, je me rende compte que l’arabe est plus difficile pour moi parce qu’il a un nouveau système d’écriture et qu’il faut l’accepter et l’apprendre pas à pas. Concernant le français, je n’ai passé aucun d’examen officiel mais j’ai réussi à terminer les 7 tomes d’Harry Potter en français et écrire régulièrement. J’ai même un petit cahier qui contient tous les articles que je publiais cette année. C’est très chouette ! Ce qui me surprend c’est que je re-débute mon voyage en espagnol. Ce n’est pas dans ma liste et c’est très marron parce que c’est le moment où j’ai raté une partie de mon examen scolaire, je veux consacrer mon temps à l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle langue. Au début, je suis frustrée de mon progrès parce que j’avais eu une grande confiance en moi pour le métisser très rapidement mais ce n’est pas si vite comme j’avais imaginé. Pourtant, aujourd’hui, je pense d’avoir un niveau de haut débutant et c’est simplement 4 mois.
Ma note scolaire ? Bon à travers de l’examen de parodontologie que j’avais raté, je comprends que ce n’est pas la fin du monde si on rate un examen.
Je n’ai pas réussis à gérer mieux ma gestion financière et je ne sais pas du tout combien je dépensais chaque mois et combien je gagnais. Au moins, je l’ai essayé.
Nov. 28, 2022
Protesting and bringing to justice
1. He violated the conditions of bail OR of the bail?
2. We demand depoliticization of the public media OR a depoliticization of the public media?
3. The building was surrounded by huge police forces OR by a large police force (what's the difference? )
4. He downplayed a judicial warrant to wear an electronic band OR a judicial order to wear an electronic band?
5. Picket the building for the whole 24 hours OR for the whole of 24 hours?
6. It was reported that they had called on the government to release the arrested right now OR right then.
7.The world ecological movement OR the world's ecological movement?
8. In front of the main entrance of the building OR in front of the main entrance to the building they set up a camp city?
9. The building was circled by much of police force. (Is it correct? )
Nov. 28, 2022
Walking After Supper
An old man who is about 80 years old walks on the garden path every day after supper. There is a popular saying that you will live to reach 100 years if walking a hundred steps after meals.
We say hello to each other with smiles, I usually ask him: "Have you had supper already?", his answer is always: "Yes, how about you? ". That's a traditional Chinese way to greet each other.
If you meet a person in a washroom when you heard a greeting like "Have you had breakfast/dinner ?", don't be surprised. I sometimes nearly speak out such kind of greetings.
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Nov. 28, 2022
Frases 29
Nota: quiero usar el pronombre "ustedes" con el dialecto de América Latina. Quiero sonar lo más auténtica posible, por favor, siéntanse libres de dejar cualquier corrección.
1. It is cloudy.
- Está nublado.
1. There are clear skies.
- Está despejado.
1. It is sunny.
- Está soleado.
1. It is a sunny day.
- Es un día con sol.
1. There is a rainbow.
- Hay un arcoíris.
1. There is a storm.
- Hay tormenta.
1. I am building a new life in the city.
- Estoy construyendo una nueva vida en la ciudad.
1. I’m telling you the truth.
- Estoy diciéndote la verdad.
1. They’re lying.
- Están mintiendo.
1. He adores you.
- Te adora.
1. Take care of her.
- Cuídatela.
1. I want to decorate my room.
- Quiero decoro mi habitación.
1. He wants to draw me.
- Quiere dibujarme.
1. She threw the file at me.
- Me lanzó la fila.
1. I hate this song
- Odio esta canción.
1. Let her in.
- Admítesela.
1. They were arguing last night.
- Anoche estaban discutiendo.
1. They split up last January.
- El enero pasado se partieron.
1. She went up the elevator.
- Subió el ascensor.
1. She feared the rain.
- Temió la llueve.
1. Sorry for coughing.
- Discúlpame por la tos.
1. She was smiling when I left.
- Estaba sonriendo cuando salí.
1. He was absent today.
- Hoy era ausente.
1. He is an American.
- Es estadounidense.
1. She’s sporty.
- Ella es deportista.
1. I’m an idealist.
- Soy idealista.
1. They are indigenous.
- Son indígenas.
1. I love vacuuming.
- Me encanta pasar la aspiradora.
1. I rarely dust my room.
- Rara vez quito el polvo mi habitación.
1. I like to tidy my things before work.
- Antes de trabajar me gusta arreglar mis cosas.
1. What’s your post code?
- ¿Cuál es tu código postal?
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Frases 28
Nota: quiero usar el pronombre "ustedes" con el dialecto de América Latina. Quiero sonar lo más auténtica posible, por favor, siéntanse libres de dejar cualquier corrección.
1. Shrimp is yum.
- Los camarones son deliciosos.
1. Smoke is bad for one’s lungs.
- El fuma es mala por los pulmones.
1. The liver is an important organ.
- El hígado es un órgano importante.
1. Kidneys.
- Los riñones.
1. I lost my suitcase.
- No sé a dónde está mi maleta.
1. I want to bedazzle my steering wheel.
- Quiero deslumbrar mi volante.
1. My rear view mirror is broken.
- Mi espejo retrovisor es roto.
1. My friend is scared to confuse the accelerator and the brake.
- Mi amiga tiene miedo de confundir el acelerador y el freno.
1. She is loving.
- Ella es cariñosa.
1. I love sand.
- Me encanta arena.
1. I always put on sunscreen.
- Siempre me pongo la crema bronceadora.
1. I wear sunglasses when I drive.
- Cuando conduzco, llevo las gafas del sol.
1. My father first saw the sea at twenty.
- Cuando mi papá tenía veinte años, vio el mar por la primera vez.
1. I love feeding the swans.
- Me encanta dar comida a los cisnes.
1. A seagull lives in a street near me.
- Una gaviota vive en una calle acerca de mi.
1. Our garage can fit two cars.
- Nuestro garaje es capaz de servir dos coches.
1. I have a cough.
- Tengo tos.
1. I have a cold.
- Tengo catarro.
1. I just took some tablets.
- Acabo de tomar unas pastillas.
1. It’s 29 degrees.
- Hace 29 grados.
Nov. 28, 2022
Frases 27
Nota: quiero usar el pronombre "ustedes" con el dialecto de América Latina. Quiero sonar lo más auténtica posible, por favor, siéntanse libres de dejar cualquier corrección.
1. I put my hands on the sink.
- Pongo las manos en el lavamanos.
1. I like using soap sometimes.
- Me gusta usar jabón a veces.
1. My sister stole my shower cap.
- Mi hermana tomó mi gorro de baño.
1. I’m in the shower.
- Estoy en la ducha.
1. The drains are dirty.
- Los desagües son sucios.
1. We have a stove.
- Tenemos una estufa.
1. Our fridge is very old.
- Nuestro nevera es muy vieja.
1. I don’t know how to use a can opener.
- No sé cómo usar un abrelatas.
1. I only learnt how to use the washing machine this year.
- Este año aprendí como usar la lavadora.
1. The broom is small.
- la escoba es pequeña.
1. I had a sore throat.
- Me dolió de garganta.
1. She had a stomach ache.
- Ella se dolió de estómago.
1. I like wearing stockings.
- Me gusta llevar las medias.
1. My mum made spaghetti with beef.
- Mi mamá cocinó spaghetti con la carne de res.
1. I don’t really like pork.
- No me gusta mucho el cerdo.
1. I don’t really eat lamb.
- No suelo comer el cordero.
1. She bought ground beef.
- Compré la carne molida.
1. Steak is a luxury.
- El bisté es un lujo.
1. I eat bacon for dinner.
- Como tocino por cenar.
1. Each Christmas we have roast turkey.
- Cada Navidad comemos pavo asado.
Nov. 28, 2022
ビクトリア州の選挙
オーストラリアは赤道の南にあり、今は夏ではなく冬であるため、この質問は私にわずかに答えにくいけど、最近は私の住んでいるビクトリアという州で選挙があった。
オーストラリアの政治では、アメリカとイギリスと同じく、二つの政党が他より桁違いに強いである。その二つの政党はオーストラリアで、Liberal（自由党）とLabour（労働党）と呼ばれている。自由党は右翼であり、自由主義的な経済を支え、労働党は左翼であり、労働者階級を守る目的である。私の家族は左翼であるため、両親は毎選挙労働党に投票するが、私と妹二人がThe Greens（緑党）というもっと小さい政党を支える。なぜなら、私たち若い人にとって、環境温暖化問題は一番大切であり、緑党は他の政党よりその問題を重視しているからである。
他の国に違うことは、オーストラリアでは民間はみんな投票しなければならない。それはいいかよくないかよく迷って、まだ断固な意見がない。いい点は、みんなが投票しなければならないとしたら政府が投票することを安易にさせる責任がある。それに対して、例えばアメリカでは政府が投票をすることをマイノリティーや貧乏な人にとって難しくさせる。その一方、みんなが選挙に参加しなければならいということの悪い点は、政治について興味がなくて知識がない人々も投票し、それはおそらく選挙の結果に悪い影響を与えるかもしれない。
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Nov. 28, 2022
Ce weekend dernier
Ce weekend dernier, j'ai allé à Colorado pour Thanksgiving (un fête d'America). Thanksgiving est mon vacance préférée parce que il y a beaucoup de nourriture. Mon nourriture préférée est la dinde avec sauce, maïs, macaroni et fromage, pomme de terre, haricots verts, at plus. Je sais ça est beaucoup de nourriture mais c'est le but de la jour! (en peu). J'ai voyagé au avion la bas. (Merci pour lire en advance)
Nov. 28, 2022
Une annonce de subventions
Sans doute vous avez entendu parler des inondations en Australie. C’est vraiment grave et beaucoup de villes qui se trouvent dans les états de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, Victoria et Tasmanie ont été gravement touchés. Les villes de Forbes, Echuca, Eugowra ont été dévastées par les inondations et ses habitants ont été évacués en urgence. J’ai vu sur les informations une dévastation complète : maisons endommagées et les rivières et les barrages débordants. J’étais tellement triste pour les personnes touchées. Ils pleuraient et se sentaient complètement dépassés. Pour certains d’entre eux ce n’était pas la première fois.
La semaine dernière, le Premier Ministre d’Australie, Anthony Albanese et le Premier ministre de la Nouvelle- Galles du Sud ont annoncé d’une subvention à ceux qui ont été touchés. Les entreprises et les associations impactées peuvent demander une subvention allant jusqu’à 50 000 $. Ce n’est pas grand-chose mais ça va sûrement aider. Également, pour des familles, ils ont annoncé un paiement unitaire de 1 000 $ pour les particuliers et 4 00 $ supplémentaires par enfant. Le Premier Ministre a affirmé que les gouvernements ( fédéral et de l’état ) voulaient aider les collectivités à se reconstruire.
Malheureusement, chaque année c’est la même histoire : l’Australie est touchée part soit les inondations soit des incendies. Ces désastres naturels ne sont bons ni pour les collectivités touchées, ni pour l’économie. À mon avis, tous les niveaux de gouvernement doivent travailler avec la communauté pour trouver des solutions, et élaborer une stratégie pangouvernementale pour éviter une telle dévastation.
Nov. 28, 2022
Frases 26
Nota: quiero usar el pronombre "ustedes" con el dialecto de América Latina. Quiero sonar lo más auténtica posible, por favor, siéntanse libres de dejar cualquier corrección.
1. One does not need to use it.
- Hay que no utilizarlo.
2. Practise makes perfect.
- Práctica hace perfecto.
1. I’ve heard of it.
- Lo he oído.
1. My vocabulary is very restricted/limited.
- Mi vocabulario es muy restrictivo/limitado.
1. My vocabulary range is small.
- Mi rango de vocabulario es pequeño.
1. I have a journal.
- Tengo un diario.
1. I’m sorry to hear it.
- Lo siento escuchar.
1. As I was saying.
- Como decía.
1. I hope that you have a better day tomorrow.
- Espero que tengas un buen día mañana.
1. She vomited on him.
- Vomitó sobre él.
1. It is language learning.
- Es el aprendizaje de idiomas.
1. Take it easy. (Live life easily, approach life in a more relaxed way).
- Tómalo con calma.
1. I probably sound very young to you.
- Probablemente te parece que sueño muy joven.
1. I feel very lonely.
- Me siento muy sola.
1. It makes me feel very frustrated.
- Me hace sentir muy frustrada.
1. It is very frustrating.
- Es muy frustrante.
1. Sweet dreams.
- Dulces sueños.
1. It is my nick name.
- Es mi apodo.
1. I speak very loudly.
- Hablo muy alto.
1. I speak very quietly.
- Hablo muy silenciosamente.
1. I want to dye my hair.
- Quiero teñirme el pelo.
1. She was simply too tired.
- Simplemente estaba demasiado cansada.
Nov. 28, 2022
смайл
А как начёт истории о смайлов?
Мы приближаемся к началу нового года, но вступил же на сцену новой претендент, соперничающий за награду "смайла года". Речь идёт о смайле "салютующего лица ", который обрёл популярность недавно, благодаря массовым увольнениям у предприятий соцсетей. Тем не менее, газеты отметили, что его использование распространилось за этими, и сейчас используется и в честь всех
работников, которых затронули безудержные причуды своих начальников.
Как сообщается в начале этого месяца, подчиненные Twitter начали публиковать смайл в знак прощания своим уволенным коллегам. Описывается, что смайл, который имеет разные вариации в Twitter и Apple, является стоическим жестом почтения неудачным, тогда как корабль тонут.
История была так: Когда инженер у Twitter и Елон Маск ввязались в горячую перепалку, которая закончилась увольнением первого, сам он опубликовал данный смайл в ответ.
По-моему, этот смайл заслуживает награду более всех остальных претендентов, не потому, что он смешной способ, чтобы устоять перед нестабильным временем, а потому, что он резюмирует все изменения нашего общества, которое в настоящее время тесно связывается посредством интернетом. Если верить опросам, сделавшим университетами, то подавляющее большинство респондентов не умеет общаться без помощи смайлов. Буквально говоря, слова не хватят...
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