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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Schools contribute to their communities and environment through 'dynamic' imitative
SCHOOLS across Cumbria gathered to celebrate their part in a 'dynamic initiative' which inspires youngsters to become positive role models and contribute to their communities and environment. The Brilliant Cumbria Programme, which is in its fourth year, focused its latest phase on deepening students' connection to their local environment and strengthening community ties. Children who took part in the Brilliant Cumbria programme attended a closing gala at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) With West Cumbria's proximity to the Lake District, students explored the mental health benefits of nature while engaging in meaningful, community-based projects. The programme kicked off at Whitehaven Academy with a launch day led by the Art of Brilliance team. Students and teachers took part in interactive training sessions focused on personal development themes such as positivity, resilience, responsibility, and the ripple effect of kindness. Each participating school selected 12 student leaders—known as Wellbeing Ambassadors in secondary schools and Happiness Ninjas in primary schools—who championed the programme's core values: positivity, kindness, resilience, community spirit and environmental responsibility. Students take part in activities at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) As part of a Golden Ticket Challenge, each school received a mystery ticket having the name of a local community or environmental enterprise. Their mission was to reach out, collaborate, and document their journey—highlighting the impact of their work on themselves, their schools, and the wider community. The groups were Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre, Goodlives, Farmlife West Cumbria, Workington Nature Trust, Cumbria Wildlife, Riverside Trust and Sustainable Keswick. The programme culminated in a closing gala at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale on July 7. Children connected to their local environment and strengthened community ties during the programme (Image: Submitted) The Brilliant Cumbria team has extended thanks to all participating schools and students, Art of Brilliance team, local community groups and charities involved this year, especially Ellen and Walter from Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre who hosted and helped to organise the day. The team also thanked programme sponsors, TDA, ADAPT, IDS, i3, and CNSL, who are all partners of the Decommissioning Delivery Partnership part of Sellafield SiX Social Impact Strategy, and AtkinsRéalis, ORANO, and the Cumberland Community Safety Partnerships. Alison Young, social value lead for The Decommissioning Alliance and Brilliant Cumbria programme lead, said: 'We believe this initiative has the power to create lasting change - not just in our schools, but across the entire community.' Ellen Cloete, warden of Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre, added. 'We've absolutely loved being part of the Brilliant Cumbria Programme this year. Youngsters at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) 'It's been a real joy to host the schools and their Happiness Ninjas / Ambassador here in the heart of Ennerdale – giving them the chance to connect with this special environment and grow a sense of community. 'It's been a pleasure meeting so many inspiring young people, and hosting the finale was a real highlight. "An amazing journey from start to finish." Laurie Black, director of learning for Year Eight and Year Nine at The Whitehaven Academy, said: 'The work our community has been doing over the past year has been truly special. 'It's not just about helping our students learn and grow, it's about helping them develop a sense of pride, a sense of togetherness, and a sense of belonging. The impact they've had has been incredible. 'Watching all our students grow, learn, and thrive has been an absolute pleasure. When we work together, we can achieve so much more. That's exactly what we've done here." Jericho Primary School pupils cuddle the puppies at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) Emma Thompson, senior manager for community safety and resilience public health, customer and community wellbeing, said: 'I am so proud to be part of the Brilliant Cumbria squad and see the positive change in young people through this experiential programme, year after year. 'The closing gala was an inspiring day full of connection, laughter, learning and amazing experiences for adults and children alike. Cumberland Community Safety Partnership takes a proactive approach to support experiences for young people that help our community to thrive and be an amazing place to live.'
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'American Ninja Warrior' Season 17 premieres June 2. What to know about Milwaukee's returning star, Taylor Amann
The lineup for "American Ninja Warrior" Season 17 is made up of new and veteran Ninjas, according to NBC Insider. One Ninja returning to the grueling obstacle-course show? Former Wisconsin Badgers pole vaulting superstar and Milwaukeean Taylor Amann. After winning "Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness" with two teammates coming up on a decade ago, Amann competed on "ANW" four times, making it to the national finals once. Not being in "the best space mentally" when she last competed on Season 15, she said in a previous Journal Sentinel interview, she fell on the second obstacle of the qualifying course, which meant she wouldn't advance to semifinals. After that, Amann thought she had retired from her time as a Ninja. But then, she kept going "back-and-forth" on whether that was how she wanted to end her "ANW" career. "As a competitive person and someone who's been an athlete my whole life, I couldn't leave it at that," Amann said. Filled with nerves and excitement, Amann flew to Las Vegas in October for filming. To see if Amann made the cut, episodes of Season 17's Las Vegas qualifiers will begin airing on June 2 on NBC. Here's what to know about Amann and Season 17 of the sports-entertainment competition show: 29 years old. Amann is a Hartland native who lives in Milwaukee. Amann is a social media manager at The Weaponry, an advertising agency. Her side hustle: A photography business in which she captures weddings, couples, families, seniors and branding. As an influencer, she has brand deals with Wantable, which has included a collection of her picks, and BYLT Basics. Amann graduated from Arrowhead High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After competing and winning "Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness" with two teammates in 2016, Amann went on to compete on "American Ninja Warrior" four times: Seasons 11, 12, 13 and 15. Season 17 will be her fifth attempt (not including "College Madness"). "Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness": Won. "American Ninja Warrior": Season 11: Made it to the national finals. Season 12: Eliminated during the qualifying round. Season 13: Made it to the semifinals. Season 15: Eliminated during the qualifying round. Season 17: TBD. Last year, Amann started Ninja training again, which reminded her of "how fun it was," she said in a previous Journal Sentinel interview. That, paired with encouragement from her boss, she decided to give the obstacle course show another go. Amann applied to be a part of Season 17 at the last minute last summer. A couple weeks after submitting her "ANW" application video, Amann received a call from a show producer, inviting her to compete on the upcoming season. In general, Amann works out just about every day. She does HITT (high-intensity interval training) and circuit training focused on strength, with a little cardio. To prep for the show, she added in training at Ultimate Ninjas Oak Creek, where she practiced pull-ups, hanging, swinging and balance obstacles. She met the gym's owner, fellow "ANW" fixture Michael Silenzi, competing on the show a few years back. She also prioritized her "mental game," working on staying calm, focused, positive and confident, regardless of the obstacle at hand. That was "the toughest part," she said in our previous interview. "I've been an athlete my whole life. I like being competitive," she said. "It's just kind of like trusting what I can do. 'Cause as long as I'm training for it and working out every day, I know that my body's ready for it. It's just, my head could be holding me back. So, just staying positive about it." Amann started competing in gymnastics at 5 years old. She was a part of the Midwest Twisters Gymnastics, then competed for the Arrowhead High School team. She committed to pole vaulting after her junior year of high school. As a pole vaulter at UW-Madison, she became a three-time Big Ten champion and two-time All-American. According to NBC Insider, the show is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman, along with sideline co-host Zuri Hall. "ANW" Season 17 will feature a lineup of new and veteran Ninjas; the return of some fan-favorite obstacles, including CannonBall Alley; and a few surprise format changes, according to NBC Insider. "This season is really looking at the future of Ninja but also celebrating the past ..." Iseman told NBC Insider. "We saw some upsets that you never would've predicted in a million years. And then we saw redemptions that just made your heart swell. So the season was filled with so many highlights and so many incredible moments." This season's prize? $1 million. "The path to victory will demand even more mind-boggling strength and jaw-dropping speed as these Ninjas are put to the ultimate test," NBC Insider reported. "From the inspiring Ninja stories to the high-flying leaps that take our breath away, Season 17 is bringing the heat." "American Ninja Warrior" Season 17 airs at 7 p.m. Mondays on NBC. The season premiere is June 2. Episodes steam on Peacock, NBC's streaming service, the day after they air. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: American Ninja Warrior Season 17: What to know, how to watch, Taylor Amann
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why did Itachi kill his clan? Story behind the infamous Uchiha Massacre
Itachi Uchiha will always be a Hero - One that Konoha never deserved Itachi Uchiha is one of the most loved characters from the Naruto Universe. And we can say that there have been a lot of questions related to the things he has done - some answered previously and some lost in oblivion. One such question that always makes rounds of the internet is why Itachi killed his clan. Now, there are multiple answers available for the same, some official and some unofficial. However, the only thing we would like to say here is that Itachi was loyal to Konoha village - loyal enough to go against everything and be remembered as a villain for eternity. Itachi's reasons to kill the Uchiha clan Without beating the bush, Itachi killed the Uchiha clan to stop the rebellion. For those who are unaware of the history, The Uchiha Clan was unhappy with the fact that the elders in Konoha were treating them as outsiders. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Maximize Your $200 Investment with AI-Powered Market Insights! News Portal Learn More Undo And after the attack of nine-tails, the clan was constantly being doubted. Due to this, Itachi, who was then working in the Anbu Cops, was asked by Danzo to keep eradicating each and every member of the Uchiha clan except his brother. This was the only way to save Konoha village from an all-out war and keep the life of Sasuke safe from any Hurdles. Despite knowing how difficult it is going to be, Itachi kills each and every one of the clan, only leaving his brother behind. Now, he never wanted to become a hero, so he simply went to join Akatsuki, an organization consisting of rogue Ninjas from different villages. But here, Itachi also had a single motive - to keep a check on Akatsuki and make sure that it would not harm Konoha. Later in the events of Naruto Shippuden when Sasuke finally learns about the sacrifices of his brother, he is adamant about taking revenge from the culprits. And the most satisfying part of the whole saga was Sasuke brutally killing Danzo who was the mastermind behind the Uchiha massacre . Also Read: Where will Lazarus episode 5 take the story? Explained
Spectator
30-04-2025
- General
- Spectator
‘It is sad that we are sometimes seen as just killers': an interview with Japan's last ninja
Getting an interview with Jinichi Kawakami, the man known in Japan as 'the Last Ninja', was no easy task – but nor should it have been. Ninjas, Japan's legendary covert operatives and assassins, were renowned for their elusiveness, so it would have been disappointing if tracking one down had proved a cinch. It took a good deal of research and persistence before I was granted an interview by landline telephone – which also seems appropriate since ninjas were reputedly able to make themselves invisible. Kawakami is head of the Banke Shinobinoden school of ninjutsu (ninja culture), director of the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum and Ninja Council, and a professor of Ninja Studies at Mie University. At 76, he is the last living embodiment of a centuries-old tradition and the master of a very particular set of skills that have been passed down orally. Kawakami has chosen not to take on an apprentice, so when he goes, that will be it: no more ninjas. How does he feel about this? 'Well, I never called myself 'the Last Ninja', but I suppose there is a certain sadness,' he tells me, speaking so quietly that he is almost inaudible (that feels appropriate too: it is easy to imagine him stealing up on you unawares). 'But it's a misconception that ninjas still exist in their traditional form. It's a pity people still believe that.' What exactly that traditional form was is a matter of contention. We know ninjas – or, more accurately, shinobi ('those who conceal themselves') – existed and something of what they did, but details are scant. From surviving documents, most notably the 17th-century ninja manual Bansenshukai, they appear to have been more spies and saboteurs than killers, though they were armed with elaborate weapons and could dispatch an enemy in short order if required.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kakashi and Obito's saga was one of the best in Naruto Shippuden
Naruto Shippuden could be dubbed one of the best anime of all time without any debate. It showed elements like emotions, bonds, war, anger, and more in the same place without mixing all of them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We got to see friends, family, loved ones, student teachers, and other things on the show. However, one bond that stands out among the crowd is that between Kakashi and Obito . For those who are unaware, Kakashi and Obito were also part of Team 7 along with Rin. Naruto's father, Minato Namikaze, was the mentor of Team 7 at that time. Moving forward, let's have a look at the bond of Kakashi and Obito and how things developed in the future around them. Kakashi and Obito: A friendship that will be remembered for ages Kakashi and Obito Uchiha became friends in childhood when they both joined Team 7 under Minato. Nonetheless, things took a wild turn when the trio was attacked and to save the other two Obito got his half body crushed under a rock. This was the point when Obito decided to give his Sharingan to Kakashi. Keeping in mind that Obito is going to die, Kakashi agrees to take his Sharingan. But, destiny has other plans for the two as Obito survived the fall with Madara's help. And the Ghost of Uchiha convinced Obito to go rogue and destroy Konoha. After growing up, on one hand, Kakashi became the sensei of the new Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura), and Obito became a member of Akatsuki (a Terrorist organization led by rogue Ninjas from all villages). After that, they met in the fourth Shinobi war where the battle of friends was more than devastating. Eventually, things end in favour of the two with Obito dying and giving Kakashi the power to create Susanoo to fight the final threat. On a concluding note, as the fans say, Kakashi was nothing but Sasuke turned good and Obito was nothing but Naruto on the wrong path.
