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Starting Thursday, Jan. 26, indigenous experiences stream to the palm of your hand with “Beyond the Metaverse with OurWorlds: Indigenous Stories are All Around You,” an exhibition at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) in Atkinson Hall. “OurWorlds” is an educational extended-reality platform and mobile application designed to integrate Native American heritage and knowledge with everyday environments. As users navigate their landscapes, the app uses geolocation, 360º video capture and artificial intelligence to superimpose written and spoken Native language, artifacts and site-specific historical imagery over the modern world. At Gallery QI, “Beyond the Metaverse with OurWorlds” will share woven basket art and maritime craftsmanship from the Kumeyaay peoples, whose historical territory encompasses San Diego County. Using a series of narrative moving-image scenes, including the making and use of traditional tule boats, or ha kwaiyo, the exhibition creators — Lattin, Eng, Stanley Rodriguez of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and Ana Gloria Rodriguez of the San Jose de la Zorra Kumeyaay — create space and a future for local Indigenous voices at UC San Diego. “Beyond the Metaverse with OurWorlds” will be on display in Gallery QI, Monday to Friday, from Noon to 5 p.m. through Friday, March 17, 2023. Gallery QI will host a closing night ceremony and panel discussion with local tribal leaders and exhibit creators on Thursday, March 16 at 5 p.m. All Gallery QI events are free and open to the public. Gallery QI on Facebook / Instagram Directions and parking: The Qualcomm Institute is located in Atkinson Hall on the UC San Diego campus at the corner of Voigt Drive and Equality Lane. Visitor parking is available in UC San Diego’s Hopkins Parking Structure (for more on visitor parking, see UC San Diego Transportation Services). [Map]

The New York Democrat says a mistake occurred as he was rushing to get to a vote, but Republicans have suggested Bowman was trying to delay the proceedings.

New Zealand has declared war on tobacco with a remarkable new law. The indigenous Māori population, with the country's highest smoking rate, has a lot to gain. But they have a bone of contention.

Rob Delaney found out his youngest son Henry had brain cancer. This is a story about the saddest of places life can take you, but it's also about the biggest of loves and how to scrape up bits of joy.

Deep in a forest in the Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a castle the medieval way — no motorized machines included.

San Diego is known for its excellent golf courses and in January it’s all eyes on the Farmers Insurance Open. One Paseo is getting into the swing of things, pun intended, with a fun pop up 18-hole miniature golf course set up on The Lawn behind Harland on January 28 and 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Whether you are a Rory fan or a Tiger devotee, One Paseo’s putt putt is the place to be during San Diego’s hottest golf weekend. The event will feature an 18-hole putt-putt course, a chipping game and a DJ to keep the energy lively. Harland Brewing will be playing the Farmer’s Open on all their TVs so you won’t miss a moment of the action on the course. Open to all ages on the Lawn. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

Become a Master Composter! Minimize your carbon footprint. Keep food and yard waste out of the landfill to reduce harmful methane gas emissions. Use “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention. The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting through lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The Course Covers the Following Topics: - Traditional composting & vermicomposting - Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!) - Microbiology of composting - Bokashi fermentation - Macrodecomposers in your compost pile Environmental impacts … and much more! Master Composter certification requires attendance at all five classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited. This class will meet Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Week 1 – March 11 Week 2 – March 18 SKIP – March 25 Week 3 – April 1 Week 4 – April 8 Week 5 – April 15 Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. You MUST register to attend. BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction is “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option. Course Fee: $25. If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Kelsea Jacobsen before registering to inquire. Stay Social! Facebook & Instagram

Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is happening as the Army struggles to fill its ranks.

Turkish warplanes carried out airstrikes on suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq after a suicide attack on a government building in the Turkish capital, Turkey's defense ministry said.

Join us in the Schulman Auditorium at the Dove Library in January 2023. Be sure to place a hold and read "ANEW Creation: Finding Meaning in the Midst of Tragedy" by Beth Thorp before the event. Book signing to follow after the conclusion of the discussion. Hope to see you there! Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter