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In Costa Rica, it’s illegal to climb areas near active volcanoes. However, many choose to ignore the law and engage in this dangerous activity, risking their own lives and safety.

Often, people will post pictures and videos of their hikes. They usually take advantage of the early morning hours and side paths to evade authorities. There are also guides and tourism companies advertising this unlawful and risky activity.

People are known to climb near the active craters of volcanoes such as Rincon de la Vieja, Poas, Arenal, and even ascend the Turrialba Volcano.

“The road they follow is called ‘lomo del burro.’ They are about 300 meters from the active crater of Rincon de la Vieja and therefore, they are in prohibited territory,” said Javier Pacheco, from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI).

Since August, the Rincon de la Vieja volcano entered a new eruptive period, as reported by OVSICORI.

“A small eruption could hurl rock fragments at high speeds toward those altitudes. Obviously, they are headed for the crater, so it is even more dangerous, the gases escaping during an eruption could asphyxiate them,” warned Pacheco.

Pacheco also commented that Rincon de la Vieja has a “very dynamic system,” which means conditions can change suddenly.

Specialists even warned that, for instance, the Poas Volcano had a small eruption in August, after months without any activity.

“The increase in volcanic activity could be a precursor to a period of phreatic eruption like the one observed in 2019. When a moderate eruption was energetic enough to damage a solar panel at the edge of the crater,” the institution noted.

On the other hand, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has repeatedly voiced its concerns.

“Illegal entries to National Parks and Protected Wildlife Areas is a problem that puts people’s lives at risk. All of them have official sites, where experts have considered that it is possible to enjoy without exposing oneself to risks”, highlighted the institution.

Additionally, SINAC officials stated that illegal tourism has many consequences and generates multiple issues.

“At the sites where it’s done, tourists often encounter rough terrain, damage vegetation, and have negative interactions with animals. Additionally, these areas, especially near volcanic zones, have imperceptible gases that can irritate the respiratory tract,” SINAC emphasized.

It is also important to consider that since these are restricted areas, entry for rescue teams in the event of an emergency is very complicated, which also puts the lives of rescuers at risk.

Therefore, the population is urged to avoid tours that promise access to these places and to report any suspicious activity through the emergency number, 1192.

Madrid, Sept 15 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th Sep, 2023 ) :For the first time since Francisco Franco’s death in 1975, a victim who says he was tortured by the dictator‘s regime will testify before a Spanish court in a hearing that opens Friday.

Julio Pacheco Yepes was 19 years old when he was arrested in Madrid in August 1975 for belonging to a left-wing underground movement that opposed the regime.

His detention happened just three months before the death of Franco, who had ruled Spain with an iron fist since the end of the country’s 1936-39 civil war.

Pacheco Yepes said he was tortured for several days at police headquarters in the city’s Puerta del Sol Square before being jailed for “terrorism”.

Nearly five decades later, the 67-year-old pensioner filed a lawsuit against his four alleged torturers, among them former police commissioner Jose Manuel Villarejo, who recently won notoriety for spying on political and business personalities.

The case was filed in February and in May, judge Ana Maria Iguacel decided to admit it on grounds it contained “possible” evidence of “crimes against humanity and torture”.

Pacheco Yepes told AFP he was “a bit nervous” as he arrived at a Madrid court for the hearing, with Iguacel set to question Pacheco Yepes about his experience.

About 30 supporters gathered outside the court, holding up a large banner that read: “The victims of Franco demand justice”.

Iguacel also indicated she intends to summon the alleged torturers for questioning and has requested documents from the police and the National Archives.

Once her investigation is finished, Iguacel will have to decide whether to dismiss the case or send it to trial.

– ‘An important milestone’ – Although Friday’s hearing is just a first step, for associations representing victims of the Franco regime, it is a victory since all other earlier efforts to file suit have been dismissed.

“It is an important milestone,” Pacheco Yepes told AFP at his home in Vallecas, a working-class district of southeastern Madrid.

The former printer hopes his testimony will “open a chink in the wall of impunity” and will pave the way for courts to be “more open to future lawsuits”.

Until now, Spanish courts have rejected lawsuits filed by Franco-era victims, arguing that they fell under an amnesty law passed in 1977 during the transition to democracy, or that the time limit for filing criminal charges had passed.

The United Nations has urged Spain to revoke the amnesty law, which was passed two years after Franco’s death and prevents the prosecution not only of offences committed by political opponents of the regime, but also those carried out by “civil servants and public order agents” such as police.

Many Franco-era torturers have died without ever standing trial, such as policeman Juan Antonio Gonzalez Pacheco, who died in 2020.

His nickname was “Billy el Nino” or “Billy the Kid” for his habit of spinning a gun around his finger as he beat his victims.

– Argentina‘s Spain probe ongoing – One of the people who filed a lawsuit against him was 66-year-old Rosa Maria Garcia Alcon, Pacheco Yepes’ wife, but her lawsuit was rejected.

She was arrested at the same time as Pacheco Yepes in August 1975. He was her boyfriend at the time.

Garcia Alcon will also testify on Friday, but as a witness. She says one of the ways the police tortured him was to force him to watch them hurting her.

Faced with legal obstacles in Spain, victims’ groups turned to Argentina where magistrate Maria Servini in 2010 invoked the principle of “universal justice” to open an ongoing probe into genocide and crimes against humanity during Spain‘s civil war and the ensuing dictatorship.

As part of her probe, Servini in 2014 issued 20 international arrest warrants for former Franco regime officials, among them ministers, judges and police officers, but Madrid refused to cooperate.

Pineapple
Exactly how to Select

Leaves ought to be brilliant eco-friendly as well as sprightly, not pallid, brownish or limp, and also the fruit needs to really feel hefty for its dimension, return a little to stress however be without soft or brownish places. Seek a faintly fruity fragrance that exhibits from the stem, however be cautious a sweetish, fermented smell.

Readily available year-round, the pineapple’s height period is March with July.

Exactly how to Store

Maintain immature pineapples at space temperature level. Pineapples do not ripen as soon as eliminated from the stem, the level of acidity decreases with time, developing an impression of enhanced sweet taste.

Ripe pineapples ought to be cooled for as brief a time as feasible, ideally much less than 3 days. Past that, they have a tendency to transform mushy.

Exactly how to Carve

The most typical means is to begin by cutting the leafy plume and also the stem finishes from the fruit. To get rid of the challenging outside, stable the pineapple upright on a reducing board, after that cut downward simply listed below the surface area of the skin, complying with the contour of the fruit.

To cut or cut, position the fruit on its side. To cut, suffice crosswise right into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick pieces, after that reduce each piece in fifty percent. To cut, reduce the fruit lengthwise right into 6 or 8 wedges, after that reduce each wedge crosswise right into items.

Discard the woody and also cut core from each item.

Exactly how to Prepare

Get the pineapple juices by sculpting the fruit on a rimmed reducing board. Not just do the juices make a sweet-tart enhancement to a mixed drink, however the fluid, when combined with pears, avocados or apples, can maintain them from transforming brownish.

The juice likewise consists of an enzyme that damages down healthy protein, making it an excellent tenderizer. The enzymes likewise promote food digestion. (The juice might additionally create the skin on the fingers and also around the lips to prickle; this is safe.).

Specific pineapples differ in sweet taste. The additional the piece is from the plume (as well as the closer to the stem), the sweeter the fruit often tends to be.

Diced pineapple locates its method right into fruit salsas utilized with fish or fowl or pork. Some cooks favor a spray of salt to extract the level of acidity.

Offered cozy, the pineapple is superb. Reactionaries ought to look past the traditional pineapple upside-down cake as well as replacement slim pieces in a tarte tatin.

Caramelize pineapple under the griddle by spraying pieces with sugar, a sugar syrup or perhaps honey and also home heating till brownish as well as bubbly, 5 to 8 mins. Or simmer it in butter, brownish sugar, a pinch of flavor as well as a sprinkle of liqueur and also utilize to leading gelato or rice dessert.

To grill, warm wedges on a gently fueled oil shelf till hardly charred, concerning 2 mins per side.

The most typical means is to begin by cutting the leafy plume as well as the stem finishes from the fruit. To get rid of the difficult outside, constant the pineapple upright on a reducing board, after that cut downward simply listed below the surface area of the skin, complying with the contour of the fruit. To cut, reduce it crosswise right into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick pieces, after that reduce each piece in fifty percent. Specific pineapples differ in sweet taste. The additional the piece is from the plume (and also the closer to the stem), the sweeter the fruit has a tendency to be.

Writer: Fionntán Larney

Director: Joy Nesbitt

It’s not often that you’re left hoping that the end of an 80 minute one hander is not actually the end, but endings. leaves the audience wanting more and more and more. It’s a spectacular performance from start to finish, with sharp writing, gut wrenching emotion, plenty of laugh out loud moments, several fantastically catchy songs, and some very smart use of audience participation.

Played by Fionntán Larney, Henry is a bit of a wreck. Dealing with the death of his mother, his strained relationship with his father, his unhappiness in his job, his pulling away from his friends, and his lack of creative direction, he is entirely relatable but vaguely unlikable. Larney takes on a second role early on in the piece, which should be confusing but is remarkably simple to follow thanks to a voice modulator that keeps the two characters recognisably separate. The play explores Henry’s descent into darkness over the course of several weeks.

Although Larney is the only person on the stage it feels full throughout the show. The use of recorded voices playing the other people in Henry’s life is perfect, not only does it ramp up the feeling that this could all be some sort of feverish nightmare, it also keeps the focus solely on Henry as he spirals further and further into himself and away from the relationships and people who care about him. The second character appears early on, Henry meets him in a bedroom in a raucous house party, perhaps he is summoned by the people playing with a Ouija board in one of the rooms, or perhaps Henry has found himself in the depths of hell without realising it, it’s hard to say. But what a character he is. Larney imbues the role with a playful malice that is absolute perfection, he is charming and evil and completely distinct from Henry, it’s a masterful performance.

The stage, sound, and lighting are really put to great use in this piece; it’s such a simple set, with two mics and stands the only props, but with the lighting and sound the audience is transported to various different spots, various different moods, and yet always in the dark of Henry’s mind. Credit to Hannah O’Leary as the stage manager, Freya Gillespie on set and costume, and Pedro Pacheco on lighting design. The music is another string in the bow of this show, Morgan Beausang and Ethan Forbes-Roe have composed some excellent pieces that are both proper earworms and also add to the atmosphere in clever and conscious ways. This is wonderfully creative show on all levels, with a talented team behind it.

The underlying story of a son who has lost his mother, who blames his father, who feels stuck in a life that he feels completely disconnected from is very real and very touching, and Larney’s performance of these emotions is raw in the best way possible. As Henry finally explodes with grief and rage at his father the silence in the theatre is complete. An incredibly smart piece from Springheel Productions and an incredibly talented writer and actor. Larney is without a doubt one to watch. Not a single moment is wasted in this show and you shouldn’t waste a moment in booking a ticket before this run finishes.

Runs until 16^th September 2023.

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Building Dreams: The Life and Legacy of Tomás Apóstol Pacheco, Patron of Architects

Introduction:

Tomás Apóstol Pacheco was a visionary architect and a passionate patron of the arts who left an indelible mark on the world through his innovative designs and unwavering commitment to his craft. His contributions to architecture not only transformed landscapes but also fostered the growth and development of aspiring architects during his time. This biography delves into the life journey of Tomás Apóstol Pacheco, delving deep into his achievements, struggles, and enduring legacy that continues to inspire future generations.

Early Life:

Born on August 2nd, 1920 in Madrid, Spain, Tomás Apóstol Pacheco grew up in a household filled with creativity and intellectual pursuit. His father was a renowned painter while his mother taught literature at the local university. From an early age, young Tomás displayed a keen interest in various art forms but harbored a special fascination for transforming dreams into architectural wonders.

Education and Early Career:

Recognizing his son’s talent, Pacheco’s father encouraged him to pursue architecture at École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Here he studied under some of Europe’s finest architects who influenced his aesthetic sense greatly. During this time, he combined classical architectural principles with modernist ideas that would define much of his later work.

Upon completing his education in 1945, Pacheco returned to Madrid where he set up an architectural studio that quickly gained popularity for its unique blend of avant-garde designs with functionality.

Contributions to Architecture:

Pacheco’s innovative approach soon made him one of the most sought-after architects globally. His seamless integration of urban planning with artistic design principles was evident across various projects throughout Europe and beyond. Notable masterpieces created by Pacheco include La Casa de Sueños (The House of Dreams) in Barcelona, known for its bold use of curved lines and sweeping glass facades that seemed to effortlessly blend nature with architecture.

Another groundbreaking project was the Skyward Tower in Dubai, which showcased Pacheco’s ability to push boundaries by incorporating sustainable technologies within architectural marvels. This skyscraper not only served as a symbol of modernity but also represented his commitment to environmental consciousness.

Patronage and Legacy:

Beyond his own architectural achievements, Pacheco had a profound impact on the next generation of architects. He established the Tomás Apóstol Pacheco Foundation, providing scholarships and mentoring programs for aspiring architects worldwide. Through this foundation, he nurtured young talents and encouraged them to think beyond conventional boundaries, emphasizing the importance of functionality while embracing innovative design.

Pacheco’s legacy extends far beyond his physical creations; it encompasses a philosophical approach that valued collaboration and creativity. His manifesto on architecture emphasized the transformative power of spaces and challenged architects to consider social responsibility in their designs.

Sadly, Tomás Apóstol Pacheco passed away on November 14th, 1999 in Madrid at age 79. However, his influence lives on through the countless buildings that bear his mark as well as in the minds of those he inspired. Today, architects around the world continue building upon Pacheco’s vision by pushing architectural boundaries while remaining true to his core principles—a testament to his enduring legacy as the Patron of Architects.

Conclusion:

Tomás Apóstol Pacheco’s unwavering passion for architecture coupled with his relentless pursuit of excellence reshaped both cityscapes and industry norms alike. He had an uncanny ability to fuse artistry with functionality while never losing sight of environment sustainability—an approach that solidified him as one of architecture’s most revered figures. As we look back at his life’s journey and immeasurable contributions, it is clear that Tomás Apóstol Pacheco will forever be remembered as a visionary who dared to dream and built wonders that continue to inspire dreams in others.