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This year’s convention featured a wide variety of gaming attractions, including foam-padded swordplay, board and card games, video game tournaments and events, a Diplomacy Tournament, live action role-play, as well as exhibits from various gaming companies and concessions.
Approximately 960 winter warriors Plunged in Duluth on February 16, 2013, to support Special Olympics Minnesota. These Plungers raised $170,000! Photo taken by Nancy J. Lindberg.
Approximately 900 khachkars (headstones) dating from as far back as the 10th-century dot this breathtaking cemetery on the western edge of Lake Sevan.
Approximately 450 runners participated in the 2nd annual West Point Half Marathon April 1. The course began near the steps of Washington Hall and out Washington Gate to Route 218 before circling back on post. The run was launched last year and continued by the Class of 2012 to honor fallen graduates and Soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to their country. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
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APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 1995-2002
IMPORTANT NOTES: This outfit was included in the Bitty Baby Starter Set from 1995 to 2003. From 1995 to 1999 this outfit was called the Sunny Day Play Set. It was rebranded as the Fun in the Sun Set in 2000.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: This was one of the outfits that made me covet a Bitty Baby doll when I was young. What I love most about the older Bitty Baby items, is how realistic they looked (that's also why I am partial to Our New Baby things). I remember wanting this outfit once I had a Bitty Baby doll in 2001. I can't remember if I thought it was discontinued by that time, or if I simply never got around to ordering it. We didn't have the internet at home, so I was at the mercy of what was featured in catalogues when we were ordering American Girl stuff. Often, there were items that were still available, but simply not included in the printed catalogue. I was fortunate enough to find this set at my local flea market in 2013. It was one of the many things sold with my baby doll, named Jelly. I actually already had Bitty Bear's hat though! The year before, I found it in a bin of Barbie clothing I bought at the same flea market, which is also where I got Keesha's diaper! This outfit is amazing quality, and it looks super adorable on all of my babies. Kiki is my favorite model, however, since she is the same baby it was often advertised in it when I was growing up!
Approximately 1200 middle and high school students and their teachers from 50 schools across the state on campus on Tuesday April 23, 2019, for the third annual UW Oshkosh Mathematical Problem Solving Contest.
Approximately 140 state, local, and specialty bar leaders from across Maryland convened on October 23-25, 2014, in Solomons Island, Maryland, for the 55th Annual Conference of Bar Presidents. The three-day program, hosted by MSBA, invites bar presidents, presidents-elect, and their executive directors to share their knowledge, experience, and camaraderie. First held in 1959, the Conference of Bar Presidents is the oldest event of its kind in the nation. Also held in conjunction was the 7th Annual Young Lawyers Summit. PICTURED: Keith R. Truffer, Co-Chair of the MSBA Technology Committee, discusses "Social Media for Young and Seasoned Lawyers: How Technology Plays a Role in Recruiting and Retaining Members".
Ta Prohm (Khmer: ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្ម, pronunciation: brasaeattaproh) is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called Rajavihara (in Khmer: រាជវិហារ). Located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray, it was founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. Today, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region. The conservation and restoration of Ta Prohm is a partnership project of the Archaeological Survey of India and the APSARA (Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap).
HISTORY
FOUNDATION & EXPANSION
In 1186 A.D., Jayavarman VII embarked on a massive program of construction and public works. Rajavihara ("monastery of the king"), today known as Ta Prohm ("ancestor Brahma"), was one of the first temples founded pursuant to that program. The stele commemorating the foundation gives a date of 1186 A.D.
Jayavarman VII constructed Rajavihara in honor of his family. The temple's main image, representing Prajnaparamita, the personification of wisdom, was modelled on the king's mother. The northern and southern satellite temples in the third enclosure were dedicated to the king's guru and his elder brother respectively. As such, Ta Prohm formed a complementary pair with the temple monastery of Preah Khan, dedicated in 1191 A.D., the main image of which represented the Bodhisattva of compassion Lokesvara and was modelled on the king's father.
The temple's stele records that the site was home to more than 12,500 people (including 18 high priests and 615 dancers), with an additional 800,000 souls in the surrounding villages working to provide services and supplies. The stele also notes that the temple amassed considerable riches, including gold, pearls and silks. Expansions and additions to Ta Prohm continued as late as the rule of Srindravarman at the end of the 15th century.
ABANDONMENT & RESTAURATION
After the fall of the Khmer Empire in the 17th century, the temple of Ta Prohm was abandoned and neglected for centuries. When the effort to conserve and restore the temples of Angkor began in the early 21st century, the École française d'Extrême-Orient decided that Ta Prohm would be left largely as it had been found, as a "concession to the general taste for the picturesque." According to pioneering Angkor scholar Maurice Glaize, Ta Prohm was singled out because it was "one of the most imposing [temples] and the one which had best merged with the jungle, but not yet to the point of becoming a part of it". Nevertheless, much work has been done to stabilize the ruins, to permit access, and to maintain "this condition of apparent neglect."
As of 2013, Archaeological Survey of India has restored most parts of the temple complex some of which have been constructed from scratch. Wooden walkways, platforms and roped railings have been put in place around the site to protect the monument from further damages due to the large tourist inflow.
THE SITE
LAYOUT
The design of Ta Prohm is that of a typical "flat" Khmer temple (as opposed to a temple-pyramid or temple-mountain, the inner levels of which are higher than the outer). Five rectangular enclosing walls surround a central sanctuary. Like most Khmer temples, Ta Prohm is oriented to the east, so the temple proper is set back to the west along an elongated east-west axis. The outer wall of 1000 by 650 metres encloses an area of 650,000 square metres that at one time would have been the site of a substantial town, but that is now largely forested. There are entrance gopuras at each of the cardinal points, although access today is now only possible from the east and west. In the 13th century, face towers similar to those found at the Bayon were added to the gopuras. Some of the face towers have collapsed. At one time, moats could be found inside and outside the fourth enclosure.
The three inner enclosures of the temple proper are galleried, while the corner towers of the first enclosure form a quincunx with the tower of the central sanctuary. This basic plan is complicated for the visitor by the circuitous access necessitated by the temple's partially collapsed state, as well as by the large number of other buildings dotting the site, some of which represent later additions. The most substantial of these other buildings are the libraries in the southeast corners of the first and third enclosures; the satellite temples on the north and south sides of the third enclosure; the Hall of Dancers between the third and fourth eastern gopuras; and a House of Fire east of the fourth eastern gopura.
REPRESENTATIONAL ART
Ta Prohm has not many narrative bas-reliefs(compared to Angkor Wat or Angkor Thom). One explanation that has been proffered for this dearth is that much of the temple's original Buddhist narrative artwork must have been destroyed by Hindu iconoclasts following the death of Jayavarman VII. At any rate, some depictions of scenes from Buddhist mythology do remain. One badly eroded bas-relief illustrates the "Great Departure" of Siddhartha, the future Buddha, from his father's palace. The temple also features stone reliefs of devatas (minor female deities), meditating monks or ascetics, and dvarapalas or temple guardians.
TREES
The trees growing out of the ruins are perhaps the most distinctive feature of Ta Prohm, and "have prompted more writers to descriptive excess than any other feature of Angkor." Two species predominate, but sources disagree on their identification: the larger is either the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) or thitpok Tetrameles nudiflora, and the smaller is either the strangler fig (Ficus gibbosa). or Gold Apple (Diospyros decandra). Indulging in what might be regarded as "descriptive excess," Angkor scholar Maurice Glaize observed, "On every side, in fantastic over-scale, the trunks of the silk-cotton trees soar skywards under a shadowy green canopy, their long spreading skirts trailing the ground and their endless roots coiling more like reptiles than plants."
IN POPULAR MEDIA
The temple of Ta Prohm was used as a location in the film Tomb Raider. Although the film took visual liberties with other Angkorian temples, its scenes of Ta Prohm were quite faithful to the temple's actual appearance, and made use of its eerie qualities.
Some believe that one of the carvings resembles a stegosaurus.
Approximate scale drawings of future plans for the house...done by Richard and myself.
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Approximately 80 people including those running for Osage Nation Congressional office in the June election attended the United Osages of Southern California spring gathering held on April 23 in Carlsbad. BENNY POLACCA/ Osage News
These adorable earrings hang approximately 1.75 inches long. They are adorned with enameled fish charms and Czech crystal and glass beads. Perfect for summer wear or anytime. Lots of color will go with just about anything.
Approximately 90 U.S. Army Reserve military police Soldiers from the 443rd Military Police Company, of Owings Mills, Maryland, return home to embrace family and loved ones after a 10-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Sept. 9. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)
Approximately 17 cadets from Salisbury University and the University of Delaware and 12 MDARNG Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, 1st Squadron, 158th Cavalry Regiment and 115 Military Police Battalion earned “Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst,” a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Approximately 1,000 protesters rallied in downtown Louisville, Kentucky November 10, 2016 to register their concern about harmful rhetoric used by president-elect Trump and the consequences it may produce in his emboldened followers.
Approximately 400 attendees participated in the COD Cares 2015 Fall Day of Action and Pumpkin Party.
Approximately 6 or 7 of these males were holding territory along the ditch last Friday. Unfortunately during my time there i did not see any females but I believe at least one was seen later.
Approaching Castrillo from the north. The tiny village of Castrillo de Duero (pop <200) lies approximately 60km due east of the provincial capital, Valladolid, and about 110km north of the capital, Madrid, within the 'Castilla y León' region of Spain. Although well off the beaten track, it has a long history with many ancient buildings and monuments to keep the passing visitor cheerfully occupied. At the centre of the town, on top of a small rise, sits the 'La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción', part of which dates back to the 12th century Romanesque period. Other sites worth exploring include an impressive, albeit rather new, town hall, a Roman fountain in the 'Piazza Santa Maria' and the remains of a Roman bridge. But, arguably, the greatest pleasure from visiting this village is just wandering around its quiet, unspoilt streets. There are plenty more photos of Castrillo and other Spanish towns if you take a look at my 'Sets' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Approximately 90 U.S. Army Reserve military police Soldiers from the 443rd Military Police Company, of Owings Mills, Maryland, return home to embrace family and loved ones after a 10-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Sept. 9. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret)
Approximately 900 khachkars (headstones) dating from as far back as the 10th-century dot this breathtaking cemetery on the western edge of Lake Sevan.
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30 June 2025 M27 off multiple nights from Johannesburg
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Shot on Edge 9.25 on an ASI2600MC Air Camera on a ZWO AM5 Mount with an Optolong L Quad Enhance Filter, L enhance and L Ultimate filters with Askar 52mm guide scope and approx 96 180sec exposures and ZWO Guide Camera
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Mark Chertkow
Approximately 70 students from Naperville Central, Waubonsie Valley, Neuqua Valley, Kaneland, Oswego, Dwight Township, Lockport Township, Glen Brook South and Byron high schools, and Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences participated in a recent Floral Design Career Development event at College of DuPage. Students were challenged to recreate arrangements and corsages from provided images.
The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece.
Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people, who arrive mostly by the ferries running from Kissamos port.
Approximately 230 personnel from the Virginia Department of Military Affairs were on duty Jan. 11, 2014, supporting the inauguration of Terry McAuliffe as the 72nd Governor of Virginia in Richmond. Soldiers from the Virginia Army National Guard, Airmen from the Virginia Air National Guard and members of the Virginia Defense Force supported a variety of missions including ceremonial music, firing a 19-gun salute with artillery howitzers and command and control of the inaugural parade elements. A formation of Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen also led the inaugural parade. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Meghan Skrepenski, Virginia Air National Guard Public Affairs)
Approximately 100 children participated in this year's children's tennis clinic on Saturday, July 18, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena. The clinic is a free community program held during the Lewis and Clark Community College Men's Pro Tennis Classic, a USTA Men's Futures Pro Circuit Tournament. Photo by S. Paige Allen, Lewis and Clark Community College photographer
Approximately 175 invitees and guests attended the buffet luncheon held at the Bandon Community Center.
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Orthodox Jews, members of Neturei Karta, were among the approximately 150 people who protested against the Jewish National Fund in Denver. The JNF was holding a 4 day conference, Oct 25-28.
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A scanned pic of me. I have so many photos that were before my digital days. So much to scan, so little time.
Sheridan Elem. School student and Girl's team member Sammantha Ang (11) uses their prosthetic arm trying to pick up 5 of the items and place them in a plastic milk crate during the competititon. Tacoma Schools MESA Day Competition at PLU with approximately 260 students are from the Tacoma Public Schools District. Photos By Russ Carmack
Black Dolerite (also called Diabase) present as an intrusion in to the ancient Lewisian gneiss (approximately 1,800 million years old) near Rhiconich in north-west Scotland. Pink granite pegmatites then intruded in to the dolerite to produce this amazing natural work of art!
This rock face has been photogrpahed and included in many geology books! A real natural wonder!
Steve, Robert, Kathy. My grandpa is behind Kathy. Pepe on the right. More photos from this roll.
Undated.
The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, formed between the Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below the range of Platiskinos. Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece.
Balos is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people, who arrive mostly by the ferries running from Kissamos port.
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2012-2015
HEAD MOLD: "Classic"
IMPORTANT NOTES: The "Beforever" Caroline dolls had brown eyebrows instead of blonde. My doll has lighter eyebrows, which dates her to have been originally purchased prior to August 2014.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: When I first delved back into the world of American Girl in 2012, I constantly heard about how special Caroline's eyes were. But being that I had not fully immersed myself back into AG collecting at the time, I really had no intentions of paying any mind to characters that were introduced to the line when I was an adult. But I just couldn't avoid seeing videos and pictures of Caroline online or in the AG catalogues. Eventually, when I finally took the time to have a good look at Caroline Abbott, I realized what made her so very special. Her vibrant aqua eyes are some of the most stunning, unique ones I've ever seen on an American Girl doll. What makes this doll even more striking is her platinum blonde hair, which her aqua eyes pop out against. Caroline's eye color is truly fascinating--it is somewhere between a blue and a green! My doll has a somewhat softer facial expression she she has blonde eyebrows. The "Beforever" Caroline dolls were modified slightly--instead of blonde brows, they were painted with brown ones. I think both types of eyebrows are very stunning in their own way, and honestly the difference between the two types is almost negligible. I do like how natural my Caroline doll looks, since her eyebrows are blonde, just like her hair.
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2007-2009
MISSING ITEMS: 2 hair ribbons
PERSONAL FUN FACT written by my sister: The detail in this dress is stunning. First of all, the little velvet bows on the shoes to match the ribbon on the dress is so soft! The color of the velvet ribbon, which is almost coral, really looks great with the lighter pink. It has a very "peaches and cream" vibe that I love. The pleats on the dress are stunning and the 1940s silhouette is darling! It looks even nicer on a doll than it does photographed laid out by itself. The cut of the shoes might be the cutest part! The shoes are the first item I looked at/touched when I got my dress. I was tired when I came home from work and, even though Shelly told me the dress had come safely, I forgot to look at it until after dinner/TV time and was eager to get to bed. I did, however, peek into the studio to see if the dress was laid out on the art desk. (I knew it would be there if it was washed and dried, otherwise it would still be downstairs on our drying rack.) The dress itself wasn't on the desk, because it was still downstairs drying and I was too tired from a long work week to go all the way downstairs to visit the dress. However, these perfect little shoes were sitting on the art desk! (Waiting to be modeled with the dress.) I love little shoes like this--they remind me of the ones Mom and I would look at when shopping for dress shoes when I was little--with the decorative cut outs! Sadly, the white material did NOT stand the test of time well. They looked fine when Shelly pulled them out of their packaging, but started flaking when she put them on my Molly from my Uncle Ray for the photos and got worse when I moved them onto my childhood doll (because I needed the other Molly for another line photo, but wanted to keep my new outfit out!). Shelly decided she'd need to repaint them, but that was after we took this reference photo. Anyway, it's a lovely dress and I'm so glad I have it. And I almost forgot to mention the perfect little ornamental flower at the waist--perfection!