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He came to me.
Greylag goose @ Southport Marine Lake looking for a free feed.
They are definitely the boldest of (wild) birds that I've met.
David Gruber has built his life around listening to the hidden languages of nature. For years, he focused on light, diving among coral reefs and uncovering a world that most people never see. He and his team discovered that many fish and corals glow in living colors invisible to the human eye. They even revealed the first biofluorescent sea turtle. These discoveries reshaped what we know about the ocean and suggested that much of life is carried out in ways that remain beyond human perception. More recently, Gruber’s attention has shifted from light to sound, from the shimmer of coral to the deep, resonant clicks of whales. His current undertaking, Project CETI, may be the boldest attempt yet to enter into dialogue with another species.
Sperm whales communicate in bursts of clicks known as codas. These sequences vary in timing and rhythm, and scientists have long suspected that they may form a kind of language. The whales live in family groups, travel immense distances, and appear to pass down cultural knowledge across generations. For decades, researchers have recorded their sounds, hearing patterns but unable to make sense of them. Gruber recognized that the same advances in artificial intelligence that had transformed human translation might finally make it possible to understand the voices of whales.
Project CETI, which he founded, brings together a wide constellation of minds: biologists, linguists, cryptographers, engineers, and experts in AI. They have built recording systems able to capture whale sounds over wide areas of ocean, creating the largest archive of non-human communication ever assembled. Robotic hydrophones drift through the deep, gathering data night and day. On shore, advanced algorithms sift through the recordings, searching for repetitions and contexts that might reveal structure and meaning. The aim is not only to map the system of codas but to begin the work of translation, to find out if whales use syntax, if they name one another, if they share knowledge and stories.
The project is striking not only for its technical ambition but for its philosophical reach. Gruber speaks of it as an act of listening rather than decoding. To translate another species is to admit that intelligence is not uniquely human, and that we live alongside beings who have their own cultures, memories, and ways of understanding the world. He has said that success in this work could shift our view of life as profoundly as the moment when Copernicus showed that Earth is not the center of the universe. Imagine, he suggests, a civilization of whales that has endured for millions of years, carrying forward a culture based not on writing but on sound. To recognize and understand such a world would transform our sense of what it means to share a planet.
Gruber’s own path to this moment has been anything but linear. He trained as a biologist but was shaped as much by his time in the water as by the lab. His explorations of marine biofluorescence earned him recognition as a National Geographic Explorer and respect as a scientist who combines technical innovation with a naturalist’s eye. Moving from glowing corals to whale codas may seem like a leap, but for him it reflects a single thread. In both cases, he is searching for the hidden languages of life, whether carried in light or in sound.
Project CETI has already captured international attention. It has been supported by the Audacious Project and other institutions that see in it both scientific promise and cultural urgency. Within the next decade, the team hopes to show the beginnings of a working translation. If they succeed, the results will challenge not only how we understand whales but how we see ourselves. To hear the voices of another intelligent species is to recognize their presence in a way that cannot be ignored. It would change how we imagine the oceans, and perhaps how we measure our responsibility to them.
For Gruber, the work is about more than science. It is about humility, about listening to the world around us with new attention. He envisions a future where our children might learn whale stories as part of their education, just as they learn human history. To cross the boundary between species, even partially, would mark a turning point in our understanding of life. His project asks us to pause, to listen, and to imagine that the Earth is speaking in many voices, some of which we are only just beginning to hear.
This year's biggest and boldest cub, Smudge. With the disappearance of his sire Big Whitey and ascendancy of new dog fox Scally he is having a rough time, being chased mercilessly, and sooner or later must choose to disperse - but for the moment he is still coming carefully to feed, depending on his alertness and speed to keep ahead of Scally.
“He defied half a continent for the beautiful houri!”
From the back cover:
PILLAGE, PLUNDER AND – PASSION!
Thundering out of the wild North Frontier comes the authentic, true story of Brigand King ZARAK KHAN – Asia’s boldest outlaw and lover, whose unbridled lust for loot, love and liberty led him and his savage band down from the Khyber Pass into days of barbaric cruelty and passion-torn nights under Eastern skies.
See Columbia’s thrilling motion picture version starring VICTOR MATURE as Zarak, ANITA EKBERG as the houri-slave who did the dance that shook an empire!
Read this Avon Book on which it is based.
The most spectacular ritual of Vanuatu is probably the naghol or land diving practised in the southern part of Pentecost island. It has both an initiation and an agrarian significance as it takes place in April and May just after the first yams have been harvested. The men throw themselves from the top ofa tower built of branches that can be up to 30m high. Pieces of vine tied around their ankles prevent them from hitting the ground and killing themselves. Each man builds his own jumpingplatform a sort of diving board at his preferred height and cuts his own length of vine. The pieces of vine are carefully chosen: if they are too dry they will snap and if they are too long the man will hit the ground and kill himself. The ground around the tower is cleaned and softened because the divers' heads must lightly brush the ground. On the day of the dives the men and women of the village gather at the base of the tower. The men sing and sway in a hypnotic movement while the women merely dance with Croton leaves in their hands
Between 20 and 60 men will perform the land dives. The youngest go first. Their platform is set at a modest height. The most experienced and the boldest go last and dive from the top of the tower. The divers balance themselves on the edge of their platform concentrate and lift one or both arms to the sky. Some make short speeches to the spectators. Then they dive with their arms crossed over their chests and their knees bent. Somewhat groggy on their arrival on the ground they are helped to their feet and praised by the spectators who chop off the remaining vines from their ankles with a machete.
Le rituel le plus spectaculaire du Vanuatu est probablement le saut dans le vide, ou naghol, pratiqué dans le sud de l’île de Pentecôte. À la fois rite initiatique et agraire, il a lieu aux mois d’avril et de mai, peu après la récolte des premières ignames. Les hommes se jettent du haut d’une tour construite en branches, qui peut atteindre trente mètres. Ils sont attachés aux chevilles par des lianes qui leur évitent de s’écraser au sol. Chaque homme construit sa plate-forme, utilisée comme une sorte de plongeoir, à la hauteur de son choix. Il coupe à la longueur nécessaire ses lianes. Le choix de la liane est d’une importance critique : trop sèche elle peut se briser, trop longue elle peut entraîner la mort. Le terrain, au pied de la tour, est nettoyé et amolli car le crâne du participant doit effleurer le sol. Le jour du saut, hommes et femmes se réunissent au pied de la tour. Les hommes chantent en se balançant en un mouvement hypnotique tandis que les femmes, feuilles de croton à la main, se contentent de danser. Entre 20 et 60 hommes vont s’élancer dans le vide. Les plus jeunes débutent. Leur plate-forme est située à une hauteur modeste. Les plus expérimentés ou les plus audacieux passeront en dernier et se jetteront du sommet de la tour. Les sauteurs se tiennent en équilibre au bord de leur plate-forme. Ils se concentrent, lèvent un bras ou les deux vers le ciel. Ils peuvent aussi adresser un petit discours à l’assistance. Puis ils se jettent, les bras repliés sur la poitrine et les jambes fléchies. Légèrement groggy à son arrivée au sol, le sauteur est remis sur pied et fêté par des assistants qui coupent ses lianes à l’aide d’une machette.
WE illustrate one of several goods locomotives built from the designs of Mr. J. Cleminson, engineer-in-chief for the Buenos Ayres and Pacific Railway.
The gauge of the railway is 5ft. 6in., constructed by Messrs. R and W. Hawthorn, of Newcastle. These engines are mounted on eight wheels, of which six are coupled together, and have a diameter of 4ft. 3in. on the tread, the middle pair of wheels being without flanges. The leading wheels are 2ft. 5in. diameter on tread, and are mounted on Mr. Cleminson's arrangement of radial axle.
The Buenos Ayres and Pacific Railway will bring into direct communication the whole of the railways in the Argentine Republic save the East Argentine Railway, and is destined to become an important feature in the development of this wonderfully rich region. Its greatest importance lies in that it will become the highway between Buenos Ayres and Valparaiso, for it is part of an original and complete scheme conceived by Mr. Mateo Clark and his brother for the uniting of these two leading centers in South America. Messrs. Clark held the concession for the construction of this railway and for that portion of the system represented by the line under consideration, as well as of the railway now being made by the Government from the Andes termination of the Buenos Ayres and Pacific Railway to the city of Mendoza; they also hold the concession for the railway from Mendoza over the Andes to join the Chilian lines, the work of which latter section will involve some of the boldest feats in engineering. When this gigantic scheme is completed - and it is now in a fair way to that end - the journey between the cities of Buenos Ayres and Valparaiso will be shortened by ten days, a boon which travelers and commerce alike will hail with satisfaction.
Illustration by John Swain for "The Engineer" from May 30, 1884
Aveiro, Portugal, is a beautiful city near the ocean, with a number of canals cutting through. Some of the boldest uses of colours in vernacular architecture can be found here, as well as great examples of Art Nouveau and modern architecture.
More Aveiro photos are at www.bfcollection.net/cities/portugal/aveiro/
The most spectacular ritual of Vanuatu is probably the naghol or land diving practised in the southern part of Pentecost island. It has both an initiation and an agrarian significance as it takes place in April and May just after the first yams have been harvested. The men throw themselves from the top ofa tower built of branches that can be up to 30m high. Pieces of vine tied around their ankles prevent them from hitting the ground and killing themselves. Each man builds his own jumpingplatform a sort of diving board at his preferred height and cuts his own length of vine. The pieces of vine are carefully chosen: if they are too dry they will snap and if they are too long the man will hit the ground and kill himself. The ground around the tower is cleaned and softened because the divers' heads must lightly brush the ground. On the day of the dives the men and women of the village gather at the base of the tower. The men sing and sway in a hypnotic movement while the women merely dance with Croton leaves in their hands
Between 20 and 60 men will perform the land dives. The youngest go first. Their platform is set at a modest height. The most experienced and the boldest go last and dive from the top of the tower. The divers balance themselves on the edge of their platform concentrate and lift one or both arms to the sky. Some make short speeches to the spectators. Then they dive with their arms crossed over their chests and their knees bent. Somewhat groggy on their arrival on the ground they are helped to their feet and praised by the spectators who chop off the remaining vines from their ankles with a machete.
Le rituel le plus spectaculaire du Vanuatu est probablement le saut dans le vide, ou naghol, pratiqué dans le sud de l’île de Pentecôte. À la fois rite initiatique et agraire, il a lieu aux mois d’avril et de mai, peu après la récolte des premières ignames. Les hommes se jettent du haut d’une tour construite en branches, qui peut atteindre trente mètres. Ils sont attachés aux chevilles par des lianes qui leur évitent de s’écraser au sol. Chaque homme construit sa plate-forme, utilisée comme une sorte de plongeoir, à la hauteur de son choix. Il coupe à la longueur nécessaire ses lianes. Le choix de la liane est d’une importance critique : trop sèche elle peut se briser, trop longue elle peut entraîner la mort. Le terrain, au pied de la tour, est nettoyé et amolli car le crâne du participant doit effleurer le sol. Le jour du saut, hommes et femmes se réunissent au pied de la tour. Les hommes chantent en se balançant en un mouvement hypnotique tandis que les femmes, feuilles de croton à la main, se contentent de danser. Entre 20 et 60 hommes vont s’élancer dans le vide. Les plus jeunes débutent. Leur plate-forme est située à une hauteur modeste. Les plus expérimentés ou les plus audacieux passeront en dernier et se jetteront du sommet de la tour. Les sauteurs se tiennent en équilibre au bord de leur plate-forme. Ils se concentrent, lèvent un bras ou les deux vers le ciel. Ils peuvent aussi adresser un petit discours à l’assistance. Puis ils se jettent, les bras repliés sur la poitrine et les jambes fléchies. Légèrement groggy à son arrivée au sol, le sauteur est remis sur pied et fêté par des assistants qui coupent ses lianes à l’aide d’une machette.
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Lightbox please?
These are completely sooc. I couldn't go out for a better shot, but I simply had to use today's amazing light. I saw the boldest rainbow today.
When I saw this on my computer it kinda reminded me of this song. Crazy mind.
Welcome Home to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos
His Majesty’s return to Oman this week sparked outpourings of joy and huge celebrations on the streets as the country united to show love for their leader, writes Felicity Glover
From tears of joy, to dancing and singing the national anthem in the streets and celebratory gunshots in the air, the people of Oman came together this week to celebrate the return of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said after eight months of “successful” medical treatment in Germany.
As news spread of His Majesty’s homecoming, thousands of people poured onto the streets in Muscat and around Oman as joy erupted across the country.
Many gathered around the Royal Opera House Muscat, a landmark building in the capital and a legacy of His Majesty, who first ordered it to be built in 2001, with construction beginning in 2007.
Children in pushchairs were draped in Omani flags, youngsters leaned out of car windows waving and the sounds of hundreds of car horns simultaneously honking to mark the return of their leader filled the air.
Impromptu singing broke out as flags fluttered from car windows. Some wore Oman hats or the Omani colours of red, white and green. Roads around the Opera House and Shatti were gridlocked with traffic, although nobody was in a particular hurry to go anywhere.
Police cars closed off some roads to divert traffic away from residential areas and officers stood on patrol. The joyful celebrations continued long into the night.
“This means so much to us,” said Tariq al Balushi, 22. “We have been waiting a long time for His Majesty to come home. My heart is full tonight.”
The student and his friends had headed out in the evening upon hearing the news. “We are so happy. I will cry tears of happiness tonight,” said his friend, Abdul.
Shortly after his arrival, the Diwan of Royal Court released a statement confirming His Majesty’s return. It also assured the country that His Majesty’s medical treatment had been successful.
“Encompassed by Allah’s care, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said returned to the dear homeland enjoying full health and wellbeing after His Majesty’s successful completion of the medical programme in the Federal Republic of Germany, thanks be to Allah,” the Diwan of Royal Court said.
After eight months of uncertainty, in which international media speculated about His Majesty’s health and the future leadership of Oman, some are saying that the Sultanate has now “come back to life”.
Ahmed al Balushi, a student at the Caledonian College of Engineering, was dining at Volare Pizzeria in Shatti with some of his friends when he heard the news.
“The moment I got the good news of the return of His Majesty the Sultan, I was overjoyed,” he said. “I knew my country would come back to life as all of us have been waiting for this wonderful occasion for a long time now. I immediately knew that celebrations and joyous moments would continue for several days to come.
“I can say from today’s celebrations that these will be in our memories for a very long time. I just want to say to everyone that I am very happy on the return of our Sultan and pray that Allah gives him a long and healthy life.”
Sultan Qaboos travelled to Germany in July last year for “medical tests”, leaving many to wonder how long he would be away and exactly what was wrong.
But in a video message that was broadcast on state television to coincide with his birthday on November 18 last year, His Majesty assured the country that he was doing well and his medical tests were continuing.
“The divine will has dictated that the occasion this year falls while we are outside the dear homeland for reasons you know,” Sultan Qaboos said in the video message.
“But, by God’s grace, He prepared the good results that will require a follow-up in accordance with the medical programme during the coming period,” he added, without elaborating.
While the Diwan of Royal Court announced last October that Sultan Qaboos was in good health, it did not say what kind of tests he was undergoing or what he might be suffering from.
However, some privately expressed concerns regarding reports that Sultan Qaboos was suffering from cancer, although this has not been confirmed by the authorities.
Also in his November video message, His Majesty greeted Oman’s armed forces, saying he was committed to “equip them with whatever is necessary to carry out their duties and to deliver on their noble task of protecting the homeland and safeguarding its gains”.
Since November, there has been no news of His Majesty’s health or when he was coming home – until this week, that is.
Haitham, another diner at Volare, which was giving away free meals to celebrate, said he had no words to describe how he felt.
“I don’t know what to say, it’s the best news I have had in these eight months – the return of His Majesty is something we have all been waiting for and to be able to realise this happy moment is such a gift from the Almighty,” Haitham told Y Magazine.
“I heard that Volare were giving away free meals for the occasion and I thought why not come and join the celebrations. Right after this, we are heading to the streets of Shatti [beach] area where we will join the colourful parade. We have flags and scarves in our car, which we will use to show our love to the Sultan and the people of Oman.”
Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said, the Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, said there was overwhelming joy in the Sultanate that His Majesty had returned fully recuperated.
“An overwhelming pleasure has prevailed in the Sultanate now that the Almighty Allah has endowed His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said with full recuperation and a safe return home under His divine care,” he said in a statement. “Sentiments of self-denial and allegiance to the country’s monarch can never be articulated in any number of words because these affectionate feelings stem from hearts that are filled with enormous love.”
Just a day after his arrival, His Majesty the Sultan had already issued a royal pardon for a group of 246 prisoners, who represent 76 different nationalities, to celebrate his homecoming, while more celebrations are expected in the coming weeks.
“I am sure every Omani and everyone living in this country is very happy today, the Sultan has done so much for everyone living in this country and we can’t thank him enough,” said Haitham.
“I pray that the Almighty gives him good health, may he continue to rule this beautiful country for years to come.”
A LIFE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
November 18, 1940: Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said is born in Salalah.
1958: The Sultan travels to the UK to complete his studies.
1960: Joins the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst as an officer cadet, where he spends two years before joining a British infantry regiment.
1964: Returns to Oman.
July 23, 1970: Sultan Qaboos becomes the leader of Oman and begins the country’s modernisation programme.
1981: Oman becomes a founding member of the six-nation GCC.
1997: Sultan Qaboos decrees that women can stand for election to – and vote for – the Majlis Al Shura, or Consultative Council.
2002: Sultan Qaboos extends voting rights to all citizens over the age of 21.
2003: The first elections to the Majlis Al Shura are held, allowing all citizens over 21 to vote.
2004: Sultan Qaboos appoints Oman’s first female minister with a portfolio.
2006: Oman and the US sign a free trade deal.
2009: Oman’s population is estimated at 3.4 million.
2010: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II pays a four-day visit to the Sultanate to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Renaissance under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos.
2011: Lawmaking powers are granted to officials outside the Royal family in the boldest reforms yet. Sultan Qaboos officially opens the Royal Opera House Muscat.
April 2014: Oman’s population passes the four million mark.
July 2014: Sultan Qaboos travels to Germany for medical treatment.
November 2014: Sultan Qaboos addresses the nation via a televised video address.
March 23, 2015: Oman celebrates as Sultan Qaboos returns home after eight months in Germany.
Source : www.y-oman.com/2015/03/welcome-home-to-his-majesty-sultan...
Jason Morgan - The Swimming Pool Set
Beacon Books B778X, 1964
Cover Artist: unknown ... Harry Barton or Stanley Borack ?
"Sex and success were door prizes for the boldest house guest."
À l'aube de cette nouvelle année 2025, je souhaite partager avec vous une réflexion inspirante qui prend tout son sens en ce moment de renouveau.
« Croyez en vos rêves et ils se réaliseront peut-être.
Croyez en vous et ils se réaliseront sûrement. »
Cette citation nous rappelle que la confiance en soi est le véritable moteur de notre réussite. En 2025, je vous invite à cultiver cette force intérieure qui vous permettra de transformer vos aspirations en réalités concrètes.
Que cette nouvelle année soit celle où vos ambitions prennent leur envol, portées par votre détermination et votre conviction. La réussite n'est pas simplement une question de chance, mais le fruit d'une confiance inébranlable en ses capacités.
Ensemble, faisons de 2025 l'année où nos rêves les plus audacieux deviennent notre réalité la plus éclatante !
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At the dawn of this new year 2025, I would like to share with you an inspiring reflection that makes sense in this moment of renewal.
"Believe in your dreams and they may come true.
Believe in yourself and they will surely come true. ”
This quote reminds us that self-confidence is the real driver of our success. In 2025, I invite you to cultivate this inner strength that will allow you to transform your aspirations into concrete realities.
May this new year be one where your ambitions take off, driven by your determination and conviction. Success is not simply a matter of luck, but the result of unwavering confidence in one's abilities.
Together, let's make 2025 the year when our boldest dreams become our most brilliant reality!
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En los albores de este nuevo año 2025, deseo compartir con ustedes una reflexión inspiradora que cobra todo su sentido en este momento de renovación.
“Cree en tus sueños y tal vez se hagan realidad.
Cree en ti mismo y seguramente se harán realidad. »
Esta cita nos recuerda que la confianza en uno mismo es el verdadero motor de nuestro éxito. En 2025, te invito a cultivar esta fuerza interior que te permitirá transformar tus aspiraciones en realidades concretas.
Que este nuevo año sea aquel en el que tus ambiciones despeguen, impulsadas por tu determinación y convicción. El éxito no es solo una cuestión de suerte, sino el resultado de una confianza inquebrantable en sus capacidades.
¡Juntos, hagamos de 2025 el año en que nuestros sueños más atrevidos se conviertan en nuestra realidad más brillante!
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This has to be the boldest Gray Jay I've ever encountered. I was having lunch at the picnic ground at Wonder Lake. I was eating cheese and crackers, I had a cracker and cheese held between my forefinger and thumb and as I was biting down on about 1/2, this guy landed on my forefinger and took a quick bite of cheese not an inch from my lips.
Don't call the rangers, this was not an intentional feeding, I brushed him away immediately mostly from surprise.
🎨 Wandering through Le Panier, Marseille’s oldest and boldest district – every wall is a canvas, every alley a story
From graffiti to paste-ups, art peeks out of every corner
☀️ The salty breeze, pastel facades and raw textures breathe life into this Mediterranean maze
Here, street art isn’t decoration – it’s identity. Le Panier is Marseille at its most authentic.
Drew:"I read that latest article Courtney did on you. Unfortunately, I really have to agree with what she had to say. You're career is reaching a downward spiral if you don't start getting yourself back out there again. Top Model by Grace is great, but you're ultimately going to need to drop it when the time comes."
Grace: *sigh* I'm touched by your concern, but Barbie knows what she's doing. I mean, your being with her really did wonders for your career. Raquelle is now one of the most well-known model/actresses in the industry. If you read the article, I said I'd let my career run its own path. I wasn't saying it just for the sake of saying it."
Drew:"Sure, Barbie may have brought her friends success. You forget that, when Fashion Fever was at its best season, Barbie got rid of the majority of us and transformed it into that monstrocity she nurtures today. We meant nothing to her. Do you know how hard it was to rebuild ourselves in the industry, Grace?"
Grace"I understand where--"
Drew:"And what about Ken? Who dumps Ken?! He's practically the textbook definition of the perfect boyfriend, but Barbie had the audacity to hook up with Summer's brother! Does that not break all the rules of girlfriend code, Grace?"
Grace"Yes, but--"
Drew:"I know you think I'm a bitch sometimes, and I admit I can be. The difference between Barbie and me is that I admit I am one. You think you're still her latest protege? She's already looking to two potential girls to take under her belt next."
Grace (bewildered): "Wait, what?"
Drew:" Ah, so you don't know. One of them is this Asian girl from Shanghai. I believe her name is Ling? I can already tell that she's going to join the crop of elite Asian models out there in the industry. The other is this mousy little girl named Marie-Alecia from France. Barbie is thinking of bringing her onto the Fashionista design team and before you know it, Marie-Alecia will be the boldest name out in the new crop of designers."
Grace:"And me?"
Drew:"You, my dear, will either slowly fade into oblivion with your precious position as the face of this show or...re-invent yourself with the assistance of Ken and I."
Grace:"You really think this is all happening? How can I be so sure that I can trust you?"
Drew:"Just think about it, Grace."
thirsting to discover what happens next? the full Iconic premiere episode debuts in the summer, but we here at the LFR network hope you have enjoyed the glimpse you've seen today. until then, we'll keep you posted on juicy tidbits from time to time!
The Chindits were the largest of all the allied special forces of the 2nd World War. Formed and lead by Major-General Orde Wingate DSO, they fought behind enemy lines in Northern Burma during 1943 and 1944 in the War against Japan. They were unconventional due to their total reliance on airdrops for their supplies and complete dependence on wireless for communications.
For more information see: www.chindits.info/index.html.
The Chindit Memorial was unveiled on 16th October 1990 by HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Inscriptions
Front
The Chindit Badge
Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical
Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples
from which was derived the name
Chindits, their motto being
The Boldest Measures
Are The Safest
In Memory Of All Who Fought On The
First And Second Expeditions Into
North Burma 1943 And 1944
With The Chindit Special Force
Formed, Trained And Commanded By
Major General Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
Chindits Came From The Armed Forces
Of The United Kingdom, Burma,
Hong Kong, India, Nepal, West Africa
And The
United States Of America
Air Supply And Direct Operational
Support Was Given By
The Royal Air Force
And
1st Air Commando Group
United States Army Air Force
And
10th United States Army Air Force
Victory Was Hastened By The Chindits
Daring Exploits Behind Enemy Lines
His Majesty King George VI
Graciously Awarded The Victoria Cross
To
Major Frank Gerald Blaker MC
Highland Light Infantry
Attached 3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
Captain Michael Allmand
Indian Armoured Corps
Attached 3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Lieutenant George Albert Cairns
Somerset Light Infantry Attached
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Rear
In Memory Of
Major General
Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
1903 - 1944
Commander Of The Chindits
Killed On Active Service
In Burma 24th March 1944
“A Man Of Genius Who Might Well
Have Become A Man Of Destiny”
Winston Churchill
An Important Influence In The
Creation Of The Israel Defence
Forces And The Foundation Of The State Of Israel
Left Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
45 Reconnaissance Regiment RAC
Royal Regiment Of Artillery
Corps Of Royal Engineers
Royal Corps Of Signals
2 Bn The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
2 Bn The King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
1 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
13 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
1 Bn The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
7 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
1 Bn The Lancashire Fusiliers
1 Bn The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
2 Bn The Duke Of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding)
4 Bn The Border Regiment
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
1 Bn The Essex Regiment
2 Bn The York & Lancaster Regiment
142 Commando Company
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Right Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
Royal Army Service Corps
Royal Army Medical Corps
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Corps Of Royal Electrical &
Mechanical Engineers
Corps Of Military Police
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Indian Engineers : Sappers & Miners
Royal Indian Army Service Corps
Indian Medical Service
3 Bn 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)
3 Bn 4th Prince Of Wale’s Own
Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
4 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
2 Bn The Burma Rifles
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force
6 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
7 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
12 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
Burma Intelligence Corps
RCAF RAAF RNZAF
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The Chindits were the largest of all the allied special forces of the 2nd World War. Formed and lead by Major-General Orde Wingate DSO, they fought behind enemy lines in Northern Burma during 1943 and 1944 in the War against Japan. They were unconventional due to their total reliance on airdrops for their supplies and complete dependence on wireless for communications.
For more information see: www.chindits.info/index.html.
The Chindit Memorial was unveiled on 16th October 1990 by HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Inscriptions
Front
The Chindit Badge
Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical
Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples
from which was derived the name
Chindits, their motto being
The Boldest Measures
Are The Safest
In Memory Of All Who Fought On The
First And Second Expeditions Into
North Burma 1943 And 1944
With The Chindit Special Force
Formed, Trained And Commanded By
Major General Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
Chindits Came From The Armed Forces
Of The United Kingdom, Burma,
Hong Kong, India, Nepal, West Africa
And The
United States Of America
Air Supply And Direct Operational
Support Was Given By
The Royal Air Force
And
1st Air Commando Group
United States Army Air Force
And
10th United States Army Air Force
Victory Was Hastened By The Chindits
Daring Exploits Behind Enemy Lines
His Majesty King George VI
Graciously Awarded The Victoria Cross
To
Major Frank Gerald Blaker MC
Highland Light Infantry
Attached 3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
Captain Michael Allmand
Indian Armoured Corps
Attached 3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Lieutenant George Albert Cairns
Somerset Light Infantry Attached
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Rear
In Memory Of
Major General
Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
1903 - 1944
Commander Of The Chindits
Killed On Active Service
In Burma 24th March 1944
“A Man Of Genius Who Might Well
Have Become A Man Of Destiny”
Winston Churchill
An Important Influence In The
Creation Of The Israel Defence
Forces And The Foundation Of The State Of Israel
Left Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
45 Reconnaissance Regiment RAC
Royal Regiment Of Artillery
Corps Of Royal Engineers
Royal Corps Of Signals
2 Bn The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
2 Bn The King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
1 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
13 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
1 Bn The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
7 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
1 Bn The Lancashire Fusiliers
1 Bn The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
2 Bn The Duke Of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding)
4 Bn The Border Regiment
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
1 Bn The Essex Regiment
2 Bn The York & Lancaster Regiment
142 Commando Company
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Right Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
Royal Army Service Corps
Royal Army Medical Corps
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Corps Of Royal Electrical &
Mechanical Engineers
Corps Of Military Police
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Indian Engineers : Sappers & Miners
Royal Indian Army Service Corps
Indian Medical Service
3 Bn 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)
3 Bn 4th Prince Of Wale’s Own
Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
4 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
2 Bn The Burma Rifles
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force
6 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
7 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
12 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
Burma Intelligence Corps
RCAF RAAF RNZAF
Banksy stages surprise exhibition in Bristol
Jun 13 2009
GRAFFITI artist Banksy pulled off one of his boldest stunts to date to launch his biggest-ever exhibition yesterday.
The anonymous "guerrilla" artist has taken over Bristol's City Museum and Art Gallery.
It has come to my attention that my photos, as well as other people's photos, have been stolen! As in put on tumblr, reposted on Flickr, and or a blog, without the consent of the owner of the photos. That's stealing folks. Especially when you MARK YOUR NAME ON MY PHOTO!! Or anyone's photo not taken by yourself. I understand that some things are cool, and you want to share it with your friends, that's nice! I'm all for that! But when you put it up on your blog, tumblr, or repost it, without even a link to the original owners photostream, that's when we have issues. Why would you put your name on a photo that isn't yours to begin with!? Some might try to say,"well it's Flickr, and it's okay to do so, blah blah blah" WRONG!!! Did you get off your butt, dress your doll up, make her pretty, pose her in flattering poses, and take pictures and upload them? Did you look up something, stumble across it and post it? No!!! Who did? The original photo owner, who gets no credit because YOUR name is on THEIR photos!? Say it's switched around, and I take your photos, and put my name on it? Would that be alright? No! So don't do that to me? I don't want to have to write my name in the boldest of colors on a photo because some people are rude! But I will if it keeps up. Heck, I will even make it to where my friends exclusively can only see my account! And by the way, I know who you are! And I won't say names, so your secrets safe with me, but if you think this outburst is mean, and uncalled for? We have just begun!lol so either give credit to who took the time to look something up, or snap a picture of something, or stop stealing photos, because that's just disrespectful. Stealing will only get you blocked from alot of Flickr members.
After this weeks ridiculous Supreme Court decision, I decided a Thursday trip to the local was in order to show I wasn’t “Bovvered” (Katherine Tate for those young enough not to have seen her). I donned my boldest wig (apart from the pink one) and my highest 5 inch heels and off I went, and yes, I did use the Ladies loo 😂💋
Sitting for over 90 mins on the lake bank, I had lots of opportunities to observe many birds in action.
And of all the birds, these little Plover birds are most playful, They fight with each other, fly over water, dig in the mud continuously, often even bathe in the water. They also are the boldest that they came close to 10 feet of me. I just love their energy and of course their size!
Thanks for your time to view and share your feedback. Much appreciated.
We have some feral cats around our house. A mother with three kittens, which is apparently now a mother with two kittens.
I started feeding them about a month ago, and I'm hoping to tame this particular one. I have managed to pet it while it eats voraciously.
The mother is too wild to tame, and the other kitten is too afraid.
However, all three of them love my "bird garden". It is where I have a feeding station, and the mother cat made some heavy inroads into the bird population before I started feeding her. The boldest kitten is fascinated by the birds and spends time intently watching them fly overhead, as in this photo.
Timing is everything. Even the most insignificant event may cast the boldest of shadows in the late light of afternoon. As with so many things in life, the relevance of a moment is simply a matter of perspective. Tilt your world a bit and see it from an unfamiliar angle. Amazing things will start to pop up at you from the endless horizons awaiting.
Welcome Home to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos
His Majesty’s return to Oman this week sparked outpourings of joy and huge celebrations on the streets as the country united to show love for their leader, writes Felicity Glover
From tears of joy, to dancing and singing the national anthem in the streets and celebratory gunshots in the air, the people of Oman came together this week to celebrate the return of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said after eight months of “successful” medical treatment in Germany.
As news spread of His Majesty’s homecoming, thousands of people poured onto the streets in Muscat and around Oman as joy erupted across the country.
Many gathered around the Royal Opera House Muscat, a landmark building in the capital and a legacy of His Majesty, who first ordered it to be built in 2001, with construction beginning in 2007.
Children in pushchairs were draped in Omani flags, youngsters leaned out of car windows waving and the sounds of hundreds of car horns simultaneously honking to mark the return of their leader filled the air.
Impromptu singing broke out as flags fluttered from car windows. Some wore Oman hats or the Omani colours of red, white and green. Roads around the Opera House and Shatti were gridlocked with traffic, although nobody was in a particular hurry to go anywhere.
Police cars closed off some roads to divert traffic away from residential areas and officers stood on patrol. The joyful celebrations continued long into the night.
“This means so much to us,” said Tariq al Balushi, 22. “We have been waiting a long time for His Majesty to come home. My heart is full tonight.”
The student and his friends had headed out in the evening upon hearing the news. “We are so happy. I will cry tears of happiness tonight,” said his friend, Abdul.
Shortly after his arrival, the Diwan of Royal Court released a statement confirming His Majesty’s return. It also assured the country that His Majesty’s medical treatment had been successful.
“Encompassed by Allah’s care, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said returned to the dear homeland enjoying full health and wellbeing after His Majesty’s successful completion of the medical programme in the Federal Republic of Germany, thanks be to Allah,” the Diwan of Royal Court said.
After eight months of uncertainty, in which international media speculated about His Majesty’s health and the future leadership of Oman, some are saying that the Sultanate has now “come back to life”.
Ahmed al Balushi, a student at the Caledonian College of Engineering, was dining at Volare Pizzeria in Shatti with some of his friends when he heard the news.
“The moment I got the good news of the return of His Majesty the Sultan, I was overjoyed,” he said. “I knew my country would come back to life as all of us have been waiting for this wonderful occasion for a long time now. I immediately knew that celebrations and joyous moments would continue for several days to come.
“I can say from today’s celebrations that these will be in our memories for a very long time. I just want to say to everyone that I am very happy on the return of our Sultan and pray that Allah gives him a long and healthy life.”
Sultan Qaboos travelled to Germany in July last year for “medical tests”, leaving many to wonder how long he would be away and exactly what was wrong.
But in a video message that was broadcast on state television to coincide with his birthday on November 18 last year, His Majesty assured the country that he was doing well and his medical tests were continuing.
“The divine will has dictated that the occasion this year falls while we are outside the dear homeland for reasons you know,” Sultan Qaboos said in the video message.
“But, by God’s grace, He prepared the good results that will require a follow-up in accordance with the medical programme during the coming period,” he added, without elaborating.
While the Diwan of Royal Court announced last October that Sultan Qaboos was in good health, it did not say what kind of tests he was undergoing or what he might be suffering from.
However, some privately expressed concerns regarding reports that Sultan Qaboos was suffering from cancer, although this has not been confirmed by the authorities.
Also in his November video message, His Majesty greeted Oman’s armed forces, saying he was committed to “equip them with whatever is necessary to carry out their duties and to deliver on their noble task of protecting the homeland and safeguarding its gains”.
Since November, there has been no news of His Majesty’s health or when he was coming home – until this week, that is.
Haitham, another diner at Volare, which was giving away free meals to celebrate, said he had no words to describe how he felt.
“I don’t know what to say, it’s the best news I have had in these eight months – the return of His Majesty is something we have all been waiting for and to be able to realise this happy moment is such a gift from the Almighty,” Haitham told Y Magazine.
“I heard that Volare were giving away free meals for the occasion and I thought why not come and join the celebrations. Right after this, we are heading to the streets of Shatti [beach] area where we will join the colourful parade. We have flags and scarves in our car, which we will use to show our love to the Sultan and the people of Oman.”
Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said, the Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, said there was overwhelming joy in the Sultanate that His Majesty had returned fully recuperated.
“An overwhelming pleasure has prevailed in the Sultanate now that the Almighty Allah has endowed His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said with full recuperation and a safe return home under His divine care,” he said in a statement. “Sentiments of self-denial and allegiance to the country’s monarch can never be articulated in any number of words because these affectionate feelings stem from hearts that are filled with enormous love.”
Just a day after his arrival, His Majesty the Sultan had already issued a royal pardon for a group of 246 prisoners, who represent 76 different nationalities, to celebrate his homecoming, while more celebrations are expected in the coming weeks.
“I am sure every Omani and everyone living in this country is very happy today, the Sultan has done so much for everyone living in this country and we can’t thank him enough,” said Haitham.
“I pray that the Almighty gives him good health, may he continue to rule this beautiful country for years to come.”
A LIFE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
November 18, 1940: Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said is born in Salalah.
1958: The Sultan travels to the UK to complete his studies.
1960: Joins the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst as an officer cadet, where he spends two years before joining a British infantry regiment.
1964: Returns to Oman.
July 23, 1970: Sultan Qaboos becomes the leader of Oman and begins the country’s modernisation programme.
1981: Oman becomes a founding member of the six-nation GCC.
1997: Sultan Qaboos decrees that women can stand for election to – and vote for – the Majlis Al Shura, or Consultative Council.
2002: Sultan Qaboos extends voting rights to all citizens over the age of 21.
2003: The first elections to the Majlis Al Shura are held, allowing all citizens over 21 to vote.
2004: Sultan Qaboos appoints Oman’s first female minister with a portfolio.
2006: Oman and the US sign a free trade deal.
2009: Oman’s population is estimated at 3.4 million.
2010: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II pays a four-day visit to the Sultanate to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Renaissance under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos.
2011: Lawmaking powers are granted to officials outside the Royal family in the boldest reforms yet. Sultan Qaboos officially opens the Royal Opera House Muscat.
April 2014: Oman’s population passes the four million mark.
July 2014: Sultan Qaboos travels to Germany for medical treatment.
November 2014: Sultan Qaboos addresses the nation via a televised video address.
March 23, 2015: Oman celebrates as Sultan Qaboos returns home after eight months in Germany.
Source : www.y-oman.com/2015/03/welcome-home-to-his-majesty-sultan...
The Chindits were the largest of all the allied special forces of the 2nd World War. Formed and lead by Major-General Orde Wingate DSO, they fought behind enemy lines in Northern Burma during 1943 and 1944 in the War against Japan. They were unconventional due to their total reliance on airdrops for their supplies and complete dependence on wireless for communications.
For more information see: www.chindits.info/index.html.
The Chindit Memorial was unveiled on 16th October 1990 by HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Inscriptions
Front
The Chindit Badge
Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical
Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples
from which was derived the name
Chindits, their motto being
The Boldest Measures
Are The Safest
In Memory Of All Who Fought On The
First And Second Expeditions Into
North Burma 1943 And 1944
With The Chindit Special Force
Formed, Trained And Commanded By
Major General Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
Chindits Came From The Armed Forces
Of The United Kingdom, Burma,
Hong Kong, India, Nepal, West Africa
And The
United States Of America
Air Supply And Direct Operational
Support Was Given By
The Royal Air Force
And
1st Air Commando Group
United States Army Air Force
And
10th United States Army Air Force
Victory Was Hastened By The Chindits
Daring Exploits Behind Enemy Lines
His Majesty King George VI
Graciously Awarded The Victoria Cross
To
Major Frank Gerald Blaker MC
Highland Light Infantry
Attached 3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
Captain Michael Allmand
Indian Armoured Corps
Attached 3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Lieutenant George Albert Cairns
Somerset Light Infantry Attached
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Rear
In Memory Of
Major General
Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
1903 - 1944
Commander Of The Chindits
Killed On Active Service
In Burma 24th March 1944
“A Man Of Genius Who Might Well
Have Become A Man Of Destiny”
Winston Churchill
An Important Influence In The
Creation Of The Israel Defence
Forces And The Foundation Of The State Of Israel
Left Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
45 Reconnaissance Regiment RAC
Royal Regiment Of Artillery
Corps Of Royal Engineers
Royal Corps Of Signals
2 Bn The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
2 Bn The King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
1 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
13 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
1 Bn The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
7 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
1 Bn The Lancashire Fusiliers
1 Bn The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
2 Bn The Duke Of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding)
4 Bn The Border Regiment
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
1 Bn The Essex Regiment
2 Bn The York & Lancaster Regiment
142 Commando Company
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Right Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
Royal Army Service Corps
Royal Army Medical Corps
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Corps Of Royal Electrical &
Mechanical Engineers
Corps Of Military Police
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Indian Engineers : Sappers & Miners
Royal Indian Army Service Corps
Indian Medical Service
3 Bn 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)
3 Bn 4th Prince Of Wale’s Own
Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
4 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
2 Bn The Burma Rifles
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force
6 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
7 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
12 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
Burma Intelligence Corps
RCAF RAAF RNZAF
The Chindits were the largest of all the allied special forces of the 2nd World War. Formed and lead by Major-General Orde Wingate DSO, they fought behind enemy lines in Northern Burma during 1943 and 1944 in the War against Japan. They were unconventional due to their total reliance on airdrops for their supplies and complete dependence on wireless for communications.
For more information see: www.chindits.info/index.html.
The Chindit Memorial was unveiled on 16th October 1990 by HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Inscriptions
Front
The Chindit Badge
Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical
Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples
from which was derived the name
Chindits, their motto being
The Boldest Measures
Are The Safest
In Memory Of All Who Fought On The
First And Second Expeditions Into
North Burma 1943 And 1944
With The Chindit Special Force
Formed, Trained And Commanded By
Major General Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
Chindits Came From The Armed Forces
Of The United Kingdom, Burma,
Hong Kong, India, Nepal, West Africa
And The
United States Of America
Air Supply And Direct Operational
Support Was Given By
The Royal Air Force
And
1st Air Commando Group
United States Army Air Force
And
10th United States Army Air Force
Victory Was Hastened By The Chindits
Daring Exploits Behind Enemy Lines
His Majesty King George VI
Graciously Awarded The Victoria Cross
To
Major Frank Gerald Blaker MC
Highland Light Infantry
Attached 3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
Captain Michael Allmand
Indian Armoured Corps
Attached 3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Lieutenant George Albert Cairns
Somerset Light Infantry Attached
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Rear
In Memory Of
Major General
Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
1903 - 1944
Commander Of The Chindits
Killed On Active Service
In Burma 24th March 1944
“A Man Of Genius Who Might Well
Have Become A Man Of Destiny”
Winston Churchill
An Important Influence In The
Creation Of The Israel Defence
Forces And The Foundation Of The State Of Israel
Left Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
45 Reconnaissance Regiment RAC
Royal Regiment Of Artillery
Corps Of Royal Engineers
Royal Corps Of Signals
2 Bn The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
2 Bn The King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
1 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
13 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
1 Bn The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
7 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
1 Bn The Lancashire Fusiliers
1 Bn The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
2 Bn The Duke Of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding)
4 Bn The Border Regiment
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
1 Bn The Essex Regiment
2 Bn The York & Lancaster Regiment
142 Commando Company
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Right Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
Royal Army Service Corps
Royal Army Medical Corps
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Corps Of Royal Electrical &
Mechanical Engineers
Corps Of Military Police
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Indian Engineers : Sappers & Miners
Royal Indian Army Service Corps
Indian Medical Service
3 Bn 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)
3 Bn 4th Prince Of Wale’s Own
Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
4 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
2 Bn The Burma Rifles
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force
6 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
7 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
12 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
Burma Intelligence Corps
RCAF RAAF RNZAF
The Chindits were the largest of all the allied special forces of the 2nd World War. Formed and lead by Major-General Orde Wingate DSO, they fought behind enemy lines in Northern Burma during 1943 and 1944 in the War against Japan. They were unconventional due to their total reliance on airdrops for their supplies and complete dependence on wireless for communications.
For more information see: www.chindits.info/index.html.
The Chindit Memorial was unveiled on 16th October 1990 by HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Inscriptions
Front
The Chindit Badge
Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical
Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples
from which was derived the name
Chindits, their motto being
The Boldest Measures
Are The Safest
In Memory Of All Who Fought On The
First And Second Expeditions Into
North Burma 1943 And 1944
With The Chindit Special Force
Formed, Trained And Commanded By
Major General Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
Chindits Came From The Armed Forces
Of The United Kingdom, Burma,
Hong Kong, India, Nepal, West Africa
And The
United States Of America
Air Supply And Direct Operational
Support Was Given By
The Royal Air Force
And
1st Air Commando Group
United States Army Air Force
And
10th United States Army Air Force
Victory Was Hastened By The Chindits
Daring Exploits Behind Enemy Lines
His Majesty King George VI
Graciously Awarded The Victoria Cross
To
Major Frank Gerald Blaker MC
Highland Light Infantry
Attached 3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
Captain Michael Allmand
Indian Armoured Corps
Attached 3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Lieutenant George Albert Cairns
Somerset Light Infantry Attached
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
Rear
In Memory Of
Major General
Orde Charles Wingate, DSO
1903 - 1944
Commander Of The Chindits
Killed On Active Service
In Burma 24th March 1944
“A Man Of Genius Who Might Well
Have Become A Man Of Destiny”
Winston Churchill
An Important Influence In The
Creation Of The Israel Defence
Forces And The Foundation Of The State Of Israel
Left Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
45 Reconnaissance Regiment RAC
Royal Regiment Of Artillery
Corps Of Royal Engineers
Royal Corps Of Signals
2 Bn The Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
2 Bn The King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
1 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
13 Bn The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)
1 Bn The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
7 Bn The Leicestershire Regiment
1 Bn The Lancashire Fusiliers
1 Bn The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
2 Bn The Duke Of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding)
4 Bn The Border Regiment
1 Bn The South Staffordshire Regiment
2 Bn The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
1 Bn The Essex Regiment
2 Bn The York & Lancaster Regiment
142 Commando Company
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Right Side
The Following Took Part In
The Chindit Campaigns 1943 – 1944
Royal Army Service Corps
Royal Army Medical Corps
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Corps Of Royal Electrical &
Mechanical Engineers
Corps Of Military Police
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Indian Engineers : Sappers & Miners
Royal Indian Army Service Corps
Indian Medical Service
3 Bn 2nd King Edward VII’s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)
3 Bn 4th Prince Of Wale’s Own
Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 6th Gurkha Rifles
3 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
4 Bn 9th Gurkha Rifles
2 Bn The Burma Rifles
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force
6 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
7 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
12 Bn The Nigerian Regiment
Burma Intelligence Corps
RCAF RAAF RNZAF
Oh fire of the Holy Spirit,
life of the life of every creature,
holy are you in giving life to forms…
Oh boldest path,
penetrating into all places,
in the heights, on earth,
and in every abyss,
you bring and bind all together
From you clouds flow, air flies,
Rocks have their humours,
Rivers spring forth from the waters
And earth wears her green vigour*
*Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)
Probably the boldest birds in the yard are the Catbirds. They cue up as soon as they see me come into the yard. Food, water, you name it, they want it.
© Steve Byland 2014 all rights reserved
The gray jay is one of the boldest birds around. Leave your RV door open for a second and he's checking out your food supply.
The BR and Inter-City brand at their best and boldest. This small brochure shows timings from London to principal Inter-City destinations during 1975/6.
IN MANY years as a foreign correspondent, quite often in scrapes, Bagehot only once troubled Her Majesty’s representatives overseas for help. This was in Kigali, six years ago, after Rwandan agents looted his hotel room.
Ignoring two passports and several hundred dollars in cash, they stole the fruits of a three-week research trip through neighbouring Congo—notebooks filled with accounts of the massacres and rapine carried out by Rwandan soldiers there during the previous decade. Using software that is not commercially available, they also evaded the security settings on a laptop computer belonging to The Economist and erased its contents.
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It was annoying, not least because as a British taxpayer your columnist was helping pay the thieves’ salaries. Rwanda, a fly-speck central African country, with 10m people and of no strategic interest for Britain, has in recent years received over half a billion pounds of British aid: far more than it has had from any other country. Hence Bagehot’s hopeful request to Britain’s envoy to help retrieve his stolen belongings. Fat chance of that. The ambassador appeared not to believe that President Paul Kagame’s government would stoop to such a trick.
Yet it was clear then, and has become clearer since, that it is one of Africa’s most ruthless, repressive and belligerent regimes. It is also tactless; last year British sleuths uncovered a Rwandan plot to kill two dissidents in London, one of them a Liberal Democrat activist. But Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID) still backs Mr Kagame. After he was shown to have armed his umpteenth uprising in Congo earlier this year, Rwanda’s other main donors, including the EU and Sweden, froze all or part of their largesse. So did Britain; but then DFID’s departing boss, Andrew Mitchell, used his last day in the job in September to slip Rwanda £16m ($26m). Mr Mitchell does not much like Lib Dems either. Still, what was he thinking of?
His successor, Justine Greening, now has this and bigger questions to worry about. A decision to protect DFID’s budget against cuts was one of the coalition government’s boldest policies—a matter of both conviction and strategy. It chimed with David Cameron’s benign paternalism and with the prime minister’s bid to make the Conservative Party appear more compassionate. Yet the longer Britain’s economic doldrums endure, the more controversial this exemption seems.
Right-wingers are seething. “Monster behind genocide and rape squads” ran a headline in the influential Daily Mail newspaper, above a photo of Mr Kagame campaigning for a recent presidential election—which he won with 93% of the vote. Other parts of DFID’s spending are also under attack, including £280m a year given to India, a country with an aid programme (and space programme) of its own. Lord Ashcroft, a Tory tycoon, senses a “growing fury over giving away ever-increasing sums to foreigners”. Polls suggest he may be right: almost half of Britons, according to the latest by YouGov, support the notion that “Britain should look after itself, and leave poorer countries to sort themselves out.”
That there are not more of these curmudgeons is testament to one of Britain’s more laudable features: a philanthropic concern for the world that has survived its shrinking global influence. As a share of gross national product, Britain gives three times more aid than America and 50% more than Germany. Its charity also comes with few strings. France channels much of its aid to its African clients; DFID is forbidden by law to take British national interest into account. For this and other reasons, development wonks (which Britain has in abundance) praise DFID richly. Far from incompetent—as its critics say it is—it frequently comes up in Whitehall audits as the government’s best performer. Seeking to trumpet these achievements, Mr Mitchell went so far as to call Britain a “development superpower”.
Paved with good intentions
That was an ill-chosen phrase, because power suggests influence, which DFID has little of. Poverty reduction, not influence, is its forte, which is why it has kept faith with Mr Kagame. His regime may be repressive but it uses aid well; between 2006 and 2011 Rwanda cut its poverty rate by almost 12 percentage points. Yet this progress has come at some cost to DFID’s reputation, and, in a violent region, will be reversible so long as Mr Kagame continues to stamp on dissent. Britain’s donations to India, not dissimilarly, are also easy to justify in the narrowest development terms. Despite its growing wealth, India has more poor than Africa and a state that is largely incapable of serving them. Yet the country’s new wealth makes DFID’s support to India anomalous. It appears illogical to many Britons and humiliates India. The country’s president, Pranab Mukherjee, has rudely derided Britain’s alms as “a peanut”.
Contrary to what many wonks wish to believe, politics and development are inseparable, for the donor as well as the recipient. Ms Greening appears to recognise this. In a spirit of self-preservation, she has tightened her control of DFID’s spending, launched an inquiry into Britain’s support for Rwanda and is expected to announce a large reduction in British aid to India on November 9th. She is right to do so: if the department’s mostly well-spent budget cannot be justified both at home and abroad it is liable to be slashed.
That would not only be a loss to the poor people who might benefit from it. Britain also gains from its prowess in dispensing aid, albeit in a vaguer way than Mr Mitchell’s talk of his department as a superpower suggested. To continue punching above its weight in the world, as its economic and military advantages shrink, the country will need other areas of expertise such as this. One admiring foreign diplomat even suggests DFID’s strengths semi-justify Britain’s permanent seat in the UN Security Council. All the more reason for Britain to give more carefully.
The Get Rich Slowly Philosophy
Published on - April 15th, 2010 (Modified on - November 3rd, 2010) (by J.D. Roth)
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There’s been an influx of new readers at Get Rich Slowly lately. To serve as an intro the new folks (and to celebrate the site’s fourth anniversary, and in honor of Financial Literacy Month), today I’m going to review my financial philosophy. Although we covered each of these points in turn last autumn, it’s been a while since I collected these core values in one location.
Based on my research — and my experience with what does and doesn’t work — I’ve compiled a list of fourteen guidelines that form the basis of everything I write. Some of these tenets draw on age-old wisdom: “Saving must be a priority” is just the ancient truth that you’ve got to “pay yourself first”, for example. But other rules — such as “do what works for you” — I came up with based on my own struggles.
Here, then, are the fourteen tenets of the Get Rich Slowly philosophy:
Money is more about mind than it is about math. That is, financial success is more about mastering the mental game of money than about understanding the numbers. The math of personal finance is simple — spend less than you earn — it’s controlling your habits and emotions that’s difficult.
The road to wealth is paved with goals. Without financial goals, you have no direction. If you have no direction, it’s easy to spend money on things you’ll regret later. But if you’re saving for a house, your daughter’s college education, or a trip to Europe, your goal will keep you focused, making it easier to spend on what’s important and ignore the things that aren’t.
To build wealth, you must spend less than you earn. Basic math, yes, but it’s important. Successful personal finance is all about building positive cash flow. By decreasing your spending while increasing your income, you can get out of debt and build wealth.
Saving must be a priority. Before you pay your bills, before you buy groceries, before you do anything else, you should set aside some part of your income. If you have to start small, start small. Even $25 a month is good. As you earn more and develop better habits, save as much as possible. (My wife saves nearly a third of her paycheck!)
Small amounts matter. Your everyday habits have a huge impact on your financial success. Frugality and thrift help build good habits, and make a real difference over time. Plus, there are tons of opportunities to flex your frugal muscles.
Large amounts matter, too. It’s good to clip coupons and to save money on groceries, but it’s even better to save on the big stuff like buying a car or a house. By making smart choices on big-ticket items, you can save thousands of dollars at once.
Slow and steady wins the race. The most successful folks are those who work longest and hardest at things they love to do. So try to find ways to make frugality fun, and recognize that you’re in this for the long haul. You’re making a lifestyle change, not looking for a quick fix.
The perfect is the enemy of the good. Too many people never get started putting their finances in order because they don’t know that the “best” first step is. Don’t worry about getting things exactly right — just choose a good option and do something to get started.
Failure is okay. Everyone makes mistakes — even billionaires like Warren Buffett. Don’t let one slip-up drag you down. One key difference between those who succeed and those who don’t is the ability to recover from a setback and keep marching toward a goal. Use failures to learn what not to do next time.
Do what works for you. Each of us is different. We have different goals, personalities, and experiences. We each need to find the tools and techniques that are effective for our own situations. There’s no one right way to save, invest, pay off debt, or buy a house — and don’t believe anyone who tells you there is. Experiment until you find methods that are effective for you.
Financial balance lets you enjoy tomorrow and today. Being smart with money isn’t about giving up your plasma TV or your daily latte. It’s about setting priorities and managing expectations, about choosing to spend only on the things that matter to you, while cutting costs on the things that don’t.
Action beats inaction. It’s easy to put things off, but the sooner you start moving toward your goals, the easier they’ll be to reach. It’s better to start with small steps today than to wait for that someday when you’ll be able to make great strides. Get moving.
Nobody cares more about your money than you do. The advice that others give you is almost always in their best interest, which may or may not be the same as your best interest. Don’t do what others tell you just because they hold a position of authority or seem to have a persuasive argument. Do your own research, get advice from a variety of sources, and in the end, make your own decisions based on your own goals and values.
It’s more important to be happy than it is to be rich. Don’t be obsessed with money — it won’t buy you happiness. Sure, money will give you more options in life, but true wealth is about something more. True wealth is about relationships, good health, and ongoing self-improvement.
The most important of these tenets — and this site’s motto — used to be “do what works for you”. But as I wrote Your Money: The Missing Manual, I realized the book’s theme was “nobody cares more about your money than you do”. And that’s the actual core value here at Get Rich Slowly. My philosophy — on this site and in my book — is all about taking an active role in your financial future, about becoming your own financial guru.
Addendum: There’s now a fifteenth point to the Get Rich Slowly philosophy. Namely, you can have anything you want — but you can’t have everything you want.
I talk a lot about my financial philosophy, but don’t know if I’ve ever asked about your financial philosophies. So, tell me: What money rules do you live by? What are the fundamental tenets of your fiscal life?
The Carrotinians - Exhibit Catalog. Item - JP=0− give or take about 1.5 GeV/c2 (aka 11)
Our sciadophytographists have not been able to identify the above artifact since, as you know, the computation of the properties of mesons in Quantum chromodynamics is a fully non-perturbative one. But they got a bit riled up anyway.
As you learned in kindergarten, glueballs are strongly interacting particles containing no valence quarks and are sooooo difficult to identify in particle accelerators, because they mix with ordinary meson states. Well, our scientific experts don't think this is a glueball even though that sounds like the most fun, but they sometimes confuse glueballs with spitballs.
They believe it might just be a quarkonium, a flavorless meson whose constituents are a quark and its own antiquark. Some are rooting for a charmonium (or charm quark/anti-charm quark state) while others insist that it is a bottomonium (or bottom quark/anti-bottom quark state). The boldest of our crew, however, believe that it is a toponium, even though because of the high mass of the top quark, a toponium does not exist, since the quark decays through the electroweak interaction before a bound state can form. Got that?
And what has all this to do with carrots? Well it might just be a playful carrot amusing itself in a particle accelerator. Or whatever.
This particular tea is made with Ginger and Turmeric contained within Lemon teabags!! As it says on the packaging "bursting with the boldest flavours of nature!"
It is indeed a lovely tea!
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This industrious little fellow is the boldest of a very small flock of Song Sparrows (Melospiza melodia) that work the shadowed path just north of Raptor Tree Pond, Thomson Marsh, Kelowna, BC.
I'm pretty sure I've photographed him or one of his family/flock in previous months and years. They're here year-round.
This series is much too long/repetitive, I know. But, as I'm not seeing much in the Marsh this year,
and as in the low light that the camera took care of,
and as Charley let me get this close,
and as the clarity of the bird is pretty decent,
I decided to put up the whole bunch except one!
Public Clocks Still Keeping Time On Philly’s Streets (At Least Twice A Day)
Commodore Barry
(1745-1803)
"Father of the American Navy"
Few Americans are well-acquainted with the gallantry and heroic exploits of Philadelphia's Irish-born naval commander,
Commodore John Barry. Obscured by his contemporary, naval commander John Paul Jones, Barry remains to this day an unsung hero of the young American Republic. As most naval historians note, Barry can be classed on a par with Jones for nautical skill and daring, but he exceeds him in the length of service (17 years) to his adopted country and his fidelity to the nurturing of a permanent American Navy. Indeed, Barry deserves the proud epithet, "Father of the American Navy," a title bestowed on him not by current generations of admirers, but by his contemporaries, who were in the best position to judge.
In the space of 58 years, this son of a poor Irish farmer rose from humble cabin boy to senior commander of the entire United States fleet. Intrepid In battle, he was humane to his men as well as adversaries and prisoners. Barry's war contributions are unparalleled: he was the first to capture a British war vessel on the high seas; he captured two British ships after being severely wounded in a ferocious sea battle; he quelled three mutinies; he fought on land at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton; he captured over 20 ships including an armed British schooner in the lower Delaware; he authored a Signal Book which established a set of signals used for effective communication between ships; and he fought the last naval battle of the American Revolution aboard the frigate Alliance in 1783.
With the 1777 British assault on Philadelphia imminent, Barry was forced to scuttle his new command, Effingham. Having to make do commanding only small craft, Barry carried out the boldest adventure of his career. His mission included the destruction of all British hay forage in the region, capture of enemy shipping in the Lower Delaware, and fighting off whatever came his way.
The Sailor Becomes a Soldier
john barry statue
Back to the Sea
On March 8, 1778, Barry attacked a British fleet with a tiny squadron of tubs — a plan made to order for the daring Irish commander. Barry took his mix of seven small craft, including rowboats, barges and longboats, and surprised two armed sloops as well as a fortified schooner capturing all three
Leslie Carr was a well-known railway poster artist and this poster, one of his boldest works, is to publicise the many Royal Navy dockyards open days that were held in the 1930s. These were at Chatham, Portsmouth & Devonport. The poster uses the 'Southern sunshine' style of lettering for the company name.