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I'm standing at the crossroads
There are many roads to take
But I stand here so silently
For fear of a mistake
One road leads to paradise
One road leads to pain
One road leads to freedom
But they all look the same
(lyrics by Calvin Russell)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6H56o3U8XQ
video.aol.com/video-detail/calvin-russell/1307563957
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO-lrkHbPZU&NR=1
www.radioblogclub.com/open/113592/crossroads/calvin_russe...
...keep going? turn right, left? perhaps even to back up a bit...unless you're the Shadow, how would you know?
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Samarkand is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. Samarkand is the capital of the Samarkand Region and a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlements Kimyogarlar, Farhod and Khishrav. With 551,700 inhabitants (2021)] it is the third-largest city in Uzbekistan.
There is evidence of human activity in the area of the city dating from the late Paleolithic Era. Though there is no direct evidence of when Samarkand was founded, several theories propose that it was founded between the 8th and 7th centuries BC. Prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China, Persia and Europe, at times Samarkand was one of the largest cities in Central Asia, and was an important city of the empires of Greater Iran. By the time of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, it was the capital of the Sogdian satrapy. The city was conquered by Alexander the Great in 329 BC, when it was known as Markanda, which was rendered in Greek as Μαράκανδα. The city was ruled by a succession of Iranian and Turkic rulers until it was conquered by the Mongols under Genghis Khan in 1220.
The city is noted as a centre of Islamic scholarly study and the birthplace of the Timurid Renaissance. In the 14th century, Timur made it the capital of his empire and the site of his mausoleum, the Gur-e Amir. The Bibi-Khanym Mosque, rebuilt during the Soviet era, remains one of the city's most notable landmarks. Samarkand's Registan square was the city's ancient centre and is bounded by three monumental religious buildings. The city has carefully preserved the traditions of ancient crafts: embroidery, goldwork, silk weaving, copper engraving, ceramics, wood carving, and wood painting. In 2001, UNESCO added the city to its World Heritage List as Samarkand – Crossroads of Cultures.
Modern Samarkand is divided into two parts: the old city, which includes historical monuments, shops, and old private houses; and the new city, which was developed during the days of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union and includes administrative buildings along with cultural centres and educational institutions. On 15 and 16 September 2022, the city hosted the 2022 SCO summit.
Samarkand has a multicultural and plurilingual history that was significantly modified by the process of national delimitation in Central Asia. Many inhabitants of the city are native or bilingual speakers of the Tajik language, whereas Uzbek is the official language and Russian is also widely used in the public sphere, as per Uzbekistan's language policy.
Every choice is followed by reward or consequence, be careful the road you travel...Graphic I made for Daily Challenge (09-06-17) entitled "Crossroads."
Down town Disney was salvaged by the B.B. king's Blues Bar. Great decor, good staff and good drinks presentation.
Just one of my favorite spots that I come upon on my many walks around the Florida Everglades.
It's always calm and peaceful here with hawks flying above and big alligators lumbering down the
canal. Not on this day, though. Only things nice...the colors and light ~ Florida Everglades
As far as I can remember, children's cornert o the right, left is the birder's and straight on are the reptiles. Sadly, neither croc nor gator was encountered.
Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos, NG
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis
Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most-populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County in 2020 was 977,642. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-autonomous municipalities in Marion County, was 887,642. It is the 15th most populous city in the U.S., the third-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio, and the fourth-most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona; Austin, Texas; and Columbus. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 33rd most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with 2,048,703 residents. Its combined statistical area ranks 28th, with a population of 2,431,361. Indianapolis covers 368 square miles (950 km2), making it the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S.
Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating to as early as 10,000 BC. In 1818, the Delaware relinquished their tribal lands in the Treaty of St. Mary's. In 1821, Indianapolis was founded as a planned city for the new seat of Indiana's state government. The city was platted by Alexander Ralston and Elias Pym Fordham on a 1-square-mile (2.6 km2) grid next to the White River. Completion of the National and Michigan roads and arrival of rail later solidified the city's position as a manufacturing and transportation hub. Two of the city's nicknames reflect its historical ties to transportation—the "Crossroads of America" and "Railroad City". Since the 1970 city-county consolidation, known as Unigov, local government administration operates under the direction of an elected 25-member city-county council headed by the mayor.
Indianapolis anchors the 29th largest economic region in the U.S., based primarily on the sectors of finance and insurance, manufacturing, professional and business services, education and health care, government, and wholesale trade. The city has notable niche markets in amateur sports and auto racing. The city is home to three Fortune 500 companies, two major league sports clubs, four university campuses, and several museums, including the world's largest children's museum. However, the city is perhaps best known for annually hosting the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. Among the city's historic sites and districts, Indianapolis is home to the largest collection of monuments dedicated to veterans and war casualties in the U.S. outside of Washington, D.C.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldiers%27_and_Sailors%27_Monument_(Indianapolis)
The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a 284 ft 6 in (86.72 m) tall neoclassical monument built on Monument Circle, a circular, brick-paved street that intersects Meridian and Market streets in the center of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. In the years since its public dedication on May 15, 1902, the monument has become an iconic symbol of Indianapolis, the state capital of Indiana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 1973 and was included in an expansion of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark District in December 2016. It is located in the Washington Street-Monument Circle Historic District. It is also the largest outdoor memorial and the largest of its kind in Indiana.
It was designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz and built over a thirteen-year period, between 1888 and 1901. The monument's original purpose was to honor Hoosiers who were veterans of the American Civil War; however, it is also a tribute to Indiana's soldiers who served during the American Revolutionary War, territorial conflicts that partially led to the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, and the Spanish–American War. The monument is the first in the United States to be dedicated to the common soldier. The obelisk-shaped monument is built of oolitic limestone from Owen County, Indiana. It rests on a raised foundation surrounded by pools and fountains. Broad stone steps on its north and south sides lead to two terraces at its base. Stone tablets above the bronze entrance doors on the obelisk's north and south sides bear inscriptions commemorating Indiana's soldiers. An inscription above the tablets reads: "To Indiana's Silent Victors." An observation deck is accessible by stairs or elevator from the interior. In addition to its commemorative statuary and fountains, made primarily of oolitic limestone and bronze, the basement of the monument contains the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum, a museum of Indiana history during the American Civil War. At the time of the monument's dedication in 1902, its cost was $598,318. It has been estimated that construction of a similar structure in 2014 would exceed $500 million.
The memorial includes several notable outdoor sculptures, including Rudolph Schwarz's two massive limestone groupings of War and Peace, two smaller scenes named The Dying Soldier and The Return Home, and four military figures at its base. Three astragals, one by Nikolaus (Nicolaus) Geiger and two others by George T. Brewster, surround the stone obelisk. Additional sculptures include John H. Mahoney's bronze statues of George Rogers Clark, William Henry Harrison, and James Whitcomb, and Franklin Simmons's bronze statue of Oliver P. Morton. Brewster's 30-foot (9.1 m) bronze statue of Victory crowns the obelisk. The Indianapolis monument is approximately 21 feet (6.4 m) shorter than New York City's 305-foot (93 m) Statue of Liberty.
This is the first concept for our upcoming "Crossroads" series. This series will deal with people's face to face encounters with Jesus and how they had to make a choice to either follow him or walk away. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated...thanks!
Crossroads
Life is made of choices
It's not a trick of fate
We wake up every morning
To a fresh, clean slate
Like a never ending road
Our journey is our own
No one can take it for us
We have to walk alone
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Life is full of crossroads
We choose which path we take
We pray we walk the right one
In decisions that we make
Some roads are dark and lonely
Others show joy and light
On a wing and a prayer
Will you travel left or right?
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by Linda M Hill
Regal Crossroads (87,406 square feet)
501 Caitboo Avenue, Cary, NC
This theater opened on December 10th, 1999, then owned by Consolidated Theatres. Regal took over operations in May 2008.
Regal Crossroads (87,406 square feet)
501 Caitboo Avenue, Cary, NC
This theater opened on December 10th, 1999, then owned by Consolidated Theatres. Regal took over operations in May 2008.
Trace Miller on keyboard. Crossroads was at Fry and West Hickory, and it was later the Flying Tomato.
Picture taken 6/25/23
Formerly Super Phar-Mor / Phar-Mor.
Crossroads Church | 1188 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH
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Stand at the crossroads if you will, but if you'll not choose, I'll move on without you”
― Jacqueline Carey
im at a crossroad and im not sure if i need or whant the change ..... so maby i should look at other places.
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Yesterday I didn't upload any shots. Matter of fact, I didn't really take any yesterday either. What should have been a great Friday ended up with me spending a lot of time dealing with something that wasn't particularly pleasant.
Anyway, here's a shot from a week ago or so to get you through the hump ;)
Life happens so I'm going to use the excuse of uploading more than one shot for my 365 on several occasions, so here's an older shot that I'm using for yesterday ;)
Canon 50D
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
7 shots stitched together using PS CS4, processed for adjustments with LR 2.7, framed again in PS CS4. That's all you're getting ;)