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Governor Hogan Attends Benchmarks by Steve Kwak at National Portrait Gallery - Kogod Courtyard, 8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
One of thousands of geographic benchmarks, this one in a bridge near Slateford, PA. along the Lackawanna Cutoff. 5/15/09
The second of these that I have found, and that I have now discovered to be Ordnance Survey benchmarks. To be fair, it was pointed out to my by a friend as I had completely missed it. I wonder just how many of them there are?
Some people find new years eve day important for traditional reasons party, celebration, resolution and new start, others cause its the start day of most spectacular annual rally on the planet. "Paris - Dakar"
Honestly I would love to join race not as a participant or even in the category of amateur cause 80% if I'm not wrong of participants are amateurs racers, but the best and most risky and dangerous option as a follower.
As a follower you are cut of the all safety which is "Dakar" organization making available radio-communication etc. As a follower you are completely depending on your own, so for something like that one need trustable group of at least three till four "four wheelers" determination and adventurers spirit.
What could be better than, scorpions in your shoes, ever fear if all be allright, hostile locals and travel though the spectacular scenery from south Europe through Sahara to the black Africa. If you think you are that one let me know and lets go!
This year route Dakar 2006 is 28th edition that will take place from the 31st of December to the 15th of January 2006 will this time take off from the capital of the Portugal Lisbon.
Once the Mediterranean Sea crossed, the rally caravan will head to Dakar going through Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and Guinea (that hasn’t been visited by the Dakar since 1986) and finally to the capital city of Senegal (Africa).
"Each year, the fascination and pull of the Dakar are stronger than ever, as is its capacity to inspire dreams and passion for adventure and the desert. The 2006 vintage is no exception to the rule. No less than 747 vehicles will be lining up in Lisbon for the 28th edition, among which 240 motorcycles, 187 cars and 80 trucks, topped up by 240 registrations in the Assistance category. After the 695 competitors in the 2005 edition, 2006 will be a new benchmark.
With 40 nations represented, the Dakar this year confirms once more its international stamp, even if the French still make up the largest contingent with 33% of registrations followed by the Spanish, Belgians, Dutch and Italians. Another trend is gaining ground. Each year, the Dakar is opening up a little more to women, and this time 23 will be lining up in Lisbon: 8 bikers and 15 in Car and Truck categories.
First-timers will also be thick on the ground - 38% on motorcycles and 8% in cars, a real freshers’ ball.
Once again this year, Amaury Sport Organisation had to deal with a spate of requests. The maximum enrolment quotas were reached as early as June, forcing the organisation to close registrations in order to ensure that the race took place in proper conditions, both from a sporting point of view and so as to preserve the friendly atmosphere of the bivouac.
A typical benchmark on a stone in Kullsbjörken outside Leksand in Dalarna.
Benchmarks are points of known height that are used in levelling.
My first attempt at putting two images together in Elements. - A B&W version!!
Sarah was taken inside with a horrendously cluttered background, which I could do nothing about, so I thought that I would experiment with changing backgrounds for the first time.
There are still many things to learn/apply - eg feathering, blending, lighting, shadows etc, etc, etc, but for a first attempt, I am quite pleased with it.
4 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex.
This Ordnance Survey Benchmark is engraved into the brickwork and when the wall was painted in a cream colour the mark was painted in contrasting black. Showing on OS maps of the late 1800's (as 48.9 ft) but not appearing on later maps.
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Montblanc Flagship Boutique, 151 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON.
Masters for Meisterstück L'Aubrac Fountain Pen honouring the famous knife maker. The knife is not a Montblanc produce, just a display item as it inspired the design of this pen.
Montblanc pays tribute to both the paradigm of excellence of the Meisterstück as well as the visonary traditions of masters craftsmen. With the Montblanc Masters for Meisterstück L’Aubrac, Montblanc brings together its quintessential expertise of creating writing instruments with Forge Laguiole, the epitome of traditional French qualitiy knives.
The Masters for Meisterstück Collections are a series of editions that pay tribute to both the excellence of the Meisterstuck as well as to the visionary traditions of other master craftsmen and to their long-standing dedication to product excellence. The Masters for Meisterstück L*Aubrac brings together the quintessential expertise of Montblanc, as the Maison of exquisite Writing Instruments and Forge de Laguiole, as the archetype of traditional French quality knives that have become enduring icons all over the world. Made of precious grenadilla wood fittings, the forepart and cone are made of .925 sterling silver and small rivets (on cap and barrel) and engravings (on rings) synonymous with the traditional knife handles. The Montblanc emblem is made of mother-of-pearl, and the 18Kt gold nib is rhodium-plated. This masterpiece was crafted in cooperation with the artisans of Forge de Laguiole in L*Aubrac, France and is strongly inspired by Forge de Laguiole knives. Ever since its introduction in 1829, each knife is assembled and finished by hand with infinite precision from start to finish by a single artisan. The most important components in the production are time, experience and craftsmanship. Each of the up to 180 steps in the fabrication takes place in the small village of Laguiole, situated in southern France. Each knife is sawn, chiselled, assembled and polished by an artisan in the traditional manner, giving it an individual shape and personality. Originally used locally, a Forge de Laguiole knife is today an internationally recognized cult object, a design benchmark and a synonym of the French art of living. Piston filled, slightly larger than the Meisterstuck leGrand 146 Fountain Pen. Also available in Rollerball.
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