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I am the last gift of the living to the dead;
I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow.”
― Kahlil Gibran
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8320 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33615
Project Name: Baharan Residential Complex
Site: Velenjak, Tehran
Building Date: Year 2002-2004
Project description:
The Complex consists of 10 apartment units each with an area of between 250-280 m² .The facade is of stone with its natural texture together with wood. The interior spaces within the complex consist of sport facilities (e.g. swimming pool, wet and dry sauna), a library space and a central courtyard.
Client: Mozayani
Architect: Mohammad Reza Nikbakht
Co-Designers: Hamed Badri Ahmadi
Structural Engineer: Shahidokht
Mechanical Engineers: Movahedi
Electrical Engineer: Azmayesh
Stichting DE STAD organiseerde op zaterdag 24 april 2010 een preview van het in aanbouw zijnde complex 'De Compagnie' aan het Admiraalsplein (Wielwijk) in Dordrecht. Het gebouw is ontworpen door Dag Boutsen van Atelier U.A.I. Lucien Kroll waarbij hergebruik van een bestaand flatgebouw het uitgangspunt is geweest. Behalve de architect waren ook Ebe Elzinga (Elzinga architecten; uitvoerend architect), Judit Bax (stedenbouwkundige gemeente Dordrecht) Teun Harteveld (ontwikkelaar Kristal) en aanwezig om uitleg te geven over het plan en hoe het bestaande casco is omgebouwd.
De preview werd georganiseerd in samenwerking met Woonbron en Kristal Projectontwikkeling.
The then brand new pits complex all lit up at dusk on Saturday evening at the 1991 Le Mans 24 hours.
Azteca and other ant species also attack coffee berry borers, which burrow into coffee fruit and cause fruit rot.
Photo by John Vandermeer
813-263-8045
8320 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33615
Project Name: Baharan Residential Complex
Site: Velenjak, Tehran
Building Date: Year 2002-2004
Project description:
The Complex consists of 10 apartment units each with an area of between 250-280 m² .The facade is of stone with its natural texture together with wood. The interior spaces within the complex consist of sport facilities (e.g. swimming pool, wet and dry sauna), a library space and a central courtyard.
Client: Mozayani
Architect: Mohammad Reza Nikbakht
Co-Designers: Hamed Badri Ahmadi
Structural Engineer: Shahidokht
Mechanical Engineers: Movahedi
Electrical Engineer: Azmayesh
Securing today’s connected enterprise is a race across many different terrains where we are often unsure or unaware of what lies ahead and who or where our opponents really are.As boundaries continue to erode between the physical and cyber worlds, between high and low-tech risks, between the human workforce and artificial intelligence, and as the valuation of digital compared to physical assets undergoes radical shifts, ASIS Europe 2018 tackles the most challenging issues.Cyber-physical threats in hyper-complex, connected environments are the core themes of the event.ASIS, as a global community of security practitioners tasked with the protection of assets – people, property, and information – is uniquely positioned to deal with enterprise-wide risks.
Pancha Rathas (also known as Pandava Rathas) is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. Dating from the late 7th century, it is attributed to the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I (630–680 AD; also called Mamalla, or "great warrior") of the Pallava Kingdom. An innovation of Narasimhavarman, the structures are without any precedent in Indian architecture. The complex is under the auspices of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed by UNESCO as Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
Each of the five monuments in the Pancha Rathas complex resembles a chariot (ratha), and each is carved over a single, long stone or monolith, of granite which slopes in north-south direction with a slight incline. Though sometimes mistakenly referred to as temples, the structures were never consecrated because they were never completed following the death of Narasimhavarman I. The structures are named after the Pancha Pandavas and their common wife Draupadi, of epic Mahabharata fame. In order of their size, they include the Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, and Draupadi Ratha.
ETYMOLOGY
The monoliths are named after the Pandavas – Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishthira ("Dharmaraja"), Nakula and Sahadeva – and Draupadi. These names are considered to be a misrepresentation as the structures have no link to the iconic characters of the Mahabharata epic. They have no religious significance either, as they remained unfinished and unconsecrated; the uncut rock parts at the base and top of the rathas are still visible. The ASI confirmed the unfinished nature of the structures and suggested that they instead be referred to as vimanas. However, the Pandava names have become permanent.
HISTORY
According to a plaque displayed at the site by the ASI, the Pallava dynasty had planned the structures as models of chariots in rock based on prototypes of ancient rathas built in wood. The Pancha Rathas were carved during the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I. Work on these five rathas was discontinued following the death of Narasimha Varman in 668 AD. The purpose of their construction is not known as the structures were not completed. Part of the collection within the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, they were classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
GEOGRAPHY
The site is located at Mahabalipuram (previously known as Mammallapuram), on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in Kancheepuram district. It is approximately 56 km south of Chennai (previously known as Madras), the capital city, while Chengalpattu is about 32 km distant. The structures are part of the nine monolithic rock cut structures seen here.
ARCHITECTURE
LAYOUT
Each of the five rathas is a monolith, carved whole from a rock outcropping of pink granite. They are carved over a common mounted plinth which is north-south oriented with a slight slope. Each has a different layout, such as square, rectangular, or apsidal plans. The largest measures 13×11 m, and the tallest is 12 m high.
REPRESENTATIONS
The Pancha rathas represent the diversity of Dravidian architecture of the time and it is likely that their original design traces back to wood constructions of temple chariots and were scale models or templates for much bigger temples built subsequently in Tamil Nadu. Most of the rathas are stated to be modelled on the Buddhist Viharas and Chaityas.
DESIGN
The structural design and elevation are with towers or domes with single (ekathala) to triple (trithala) towers, which present a unique exhibition of South Indian Dravidian architecture. The chiseling done by the stone sculptors are occasional along joints between the stones. The walls are arranged and sequentially partitioned. The projections and recesses in these walls give the appearance of a set of shallow pilasters. The niches created in the walls are of rectangular shape and have carved sculptures of gods, demi-gods and the kings. The skirting around the images are of wild aquatic animals with “foliated tails and open jaws.” The wall pilasters have curved brackets, and columns on the porch provide support to an overhanging eave; arch windows occasionally carved with images are located above them. The mouldings culminate in parapets. The carvings above the eave overhangs are decorated roof forms in miniature size, which are seen in rows all round each of the structure.
PRESERVATION
The rathas have been preserved well on account of the sturdiness of their material, granite, and in spite of constant salty winds from the Bay of Bengal and catastrophic tsunamis in 13th century and in 2004.
NOTABLE LANDMARKS
The architectural elegance of the Dharmaraja Ratha is its pyramidal structure which rises in three steps. It is built with a square layout. Its composition has been accentuated with carvings of Hindu gods Harihara, Brahma, Skanda, Ardhanarishvara and King Narasimhavarman I. One of the distinctive carvings seen on the eastern face of the rahta is of Indra (a demi-god of rain and thunderstorms), seated on his mount Airavata (meaning: "a White Elephant"). There is also an independent monolithic stone sculpture of Nandi, adjoining this ratha in the open space. The next in order is the Arjuna Ratha, which is well decorated with an elegant façade and is akin to the Dharmaraja Ratha. Next in line is the Bhima Ratha built to a rectangular plan and with lion mounted columned (four columns) galleries on both long sides. The Nakula Sahadeva Ratha is the next in line. It is built to a simple plan with no embellishing carvings in its apses. A stone monolithic sculpture of an elephant is fixed in the open space, next to this ratha. The Draupadi Ratha, which is the last in the line, is a square structure, which resembles a village hut with thatch roof. The fresco inside this shrine is of mother goddess Durga.
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學校/團體參觀立法會綜合大樓
学校/团体参观立法会综合大楼
Visits to the Legislative Council Complex by schools/organizations (2017.11.20)
More from my past delays. This was the beginnings of a change in seasons for us in the Rocky Mountain west, and I ran out with the Horseman Woodman 45 Field camera to the local park. I love the late afternoon shadows and Ultra does a great job along with xtol/rodinal combo to do justice to tones and accutance. While I like whatever camera I'm using, the detail of LF is really quite pleasing in nature. Thanks to those flickeranians who inspire and post - you have helped me immensely to see and observe differently.
"Iskander" — a family of operational-tactical missile complexes (PTRC): Iskander, Iskander-E, Iskander-K, Iskander-M. Complex developed by the Kolomenskoye machine-building design Bureau (KBM).
Want to get wet, cool off, and learn how to wakeboard, waterski, kneeboard, wake surf or wakeskate? Getting ready…..Orlando Water Sports Complex is just that. Built in 1999, Orlando Water Sports Complex is located just 20 minutes from downtown and is a unique watersports park for all levels. It is set up with two full size cable systems with some jumps, a two-tower system and a boat lake. Bring your sunscreen and give it a try or sharpen your skills.
(Photo/ Julie Fletcher)
學校/團體參觀立法會綜合大樓
学校/团体参观立法会综合大楼
Visits to the Legislative Council Complex by schools/organizations (2018.11.29)
The Yayasan Complex, with a view of the 16th Century barge, is one of the capital's most popular shopping venues, it offers picturesque view of the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque to the west and the Kampong Ayer to the East. (Photo by Terence)
U.S. Army Soldiers check an injuries of a simulated civilian casualty in the disaster zone at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex, IN, during exercise Vibrant Response, 16 March 2011. Vibrant Response is a field training exercise put on by U.S. Army North and the Indiana National Guard and is taking place at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center and Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex March. Over 3,500 civilians and military personnel will participate in a simulated terrorist attack in order to test the preparedness of various federal, state, and local emergency responders
學校/團體參觀立法會綜合大樓
学校/团体参观立法会综合大楼
Visits to the Legislative Council Complex by schools/organizations (2017.07.11)
The Jameh complex is a veritable museum of Islamic architecture while still functioning as a busy place of worship. Showcasing the best that nine centuries of artistic and religious endeavour has achieved, from the geometric elegance of the Seljuks to the more florid refinements of the Safavid era, a visit repays time spent examining the details – a finely carved column, delicate mosaics, perfect brickwork. Covering more than 20,000 sq metres, this is the biggest mosque in Iran.
My wife and I visited the 2022 Cumberland County Fair in Fayetteville, NC. Big Rock Amusements provided the carnival.
Did You Know?
Males sing complex songs on wintering grounds in Hawaii, that can last up to 20 minutes and be heard 20 miles (30 km) away!
In the Pacific, humpbacks migrate seasonally from Alaska to Hawaii--they can complete the 3,000-mile (4,830 km) trip in as few as 36 days!
Species Description:
Weight:25-40 tons (50,000-80,000 pounds; 22,000-36,000 kg);
newborns weigh about 1 ton (2,000 pounds; 900 kg)
Length:Up to 60 feet (18 m), with females larger than males;
newborns are about 15 feet (4.5 m) long
Appearance: Primarily dark grey, with some areas of white
Lifespan:About 50 years
Diet:Tiny crustaceans (mostly krill), plankton, and small fish; they can consume up to 3,000 pounds (1360 kg) of food per day
Behavior:Breaching (jumping out of the water), or slapping the surface
Humpback whales are well known for their long pectoral fins, which can be up to 15 feet (4.6 m) in length. Their scientific name, Megaptera novaeangliae, means "big-winged New Englander" as the New England population was the one best known to Europeans. These long fins give them increased maneuverability; they can be used to slow down or even go backwards.
Similar to all baleen whales, adult females are larger than adult males, reaching lengths of up to 60 feet (18 m). Their body coloration is primarily dark grey, but individuals have a variable amount of white on their pectoral fins and belly. This variation is so distinctive that the pigmentation pattern on the undersides of their "flukes" is used to identify individual whales, similar to a human fingerprint.
Humpback whales are the favorite of whale watchers, as they frequently perform aerial displays, such as breaching (jumping out of the water), or slapping the surface with their pectoral fins, tails, or heads.
In the summer, humpbacks are found in high latitude feeding grounds, such as the Gulf of Maine in the Atlantic and Gulf of Alaska in the Pacific. In the winter, they migrate to calving grounds in subtropical or tropical waters, such as the Dominican Republic in the Atlantic and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific. The Arabian Sea humpback does not migrate, remaining in tropical waters all year.
Humpback whales travel great distances during their seasonal migration, the farthest migration of any mammal. The longest recorded migration was 5,160 miles (8,300 km); seven animals, including a calf, completed this trek from Costa Rica to Antarctica. One of the more closely studied routes is between Alaska and Hawaii, where humpbacks have been observed making the 3,000-mile (4,830 km) trip in as few as 36 days.
During the summer months, humpbacks spend the majority of their time feeding and building up fat stores (blubber) that they will live off of during the winter. Humpbacks filter feed on tiny crustaceans (mostly krill), plankton, and small fish and can consume up to 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg) of food per day. Several hunting methods involve using air bubbles to herd, corral, or disorient fish. One highly complex variant, called "bubble netting" is unique to humpbacks. This technique is often performed in groups with defined roles for distracting, scaring, and herding before whales lunge at prey corralled near the surface.
In their wintering grounds, humpback whales congregate and engage in mating activities. Humpbacks are generally polygynous "having multiple female mates" with males exhibiting competitive behavior on wintering grounds. Aggressive and antagonistic behaviors include chasing, vocal and bubble displays, horizontal tail thrashing, and rear body thrashing. Males within these groups also make physical contact, striking or surfacing on top of one another. These bouts can cause injuries ranging from bloody scrapes to, in one recorded instance, death. Also on wintering grounds, males sing complex songs that can last up to 20 minutes and be heard 20 miles (30 km) away. A male may sing for hours, repeating the song several times. All males in a population sing the same song, but that song continually evolves over time. Humpback whale singing has been studied for decades, but scientists still understand very little about its function.
Gestation lasts for about 11 months. Newborns are 13-16 feet (4-5 m) long and grow quickly from the highly nutritious milk of their mothers. Weaning occurs between 6-10 months after birth. Mothers are protective and affectionate towards their calves, swimming close and frequently touching them with their flippers. Males do not provide parental support for calves. Breeding usually occurs once every two years, but sometimes occurs twice in a three-year span.
Habitat
During migration, humpbacks stay near the surface of the ocean.
While feeding and calving, humpbacks prefer shallow waters. During calving, humpbacks are usually found in the warmest waters available at that latitude. Calving grounds are commonly near offshore reef systems, islands, or continental shores.
Humpback feeding grounds are in cold, productive coastal waters.
Distribution
Humpback whales live in all major oceans from the equator to sub-polar latitudes.
In the North Pacific, there are at least three separate populations:
California/Oregon/Washington stock that winters in coastal Central America and Mexico and migrates to areas ranging from the coast of California to southern British Columbia in summer/fall;
Central North Pacific stock that winters in the Hawaiian Islands and migrates to northern British Columbia/ Southeast Alaska and Prince William Sound west to Kodiak; and Western North Pacific stock that winters near Japan and probably migrates to waters west of the Kodiak Archipelago (the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands) in summer/fall. There is some mixing between these populations, though they are still considered distinct stocks.
Threats
Humpback whales face a series of threats including:
entanglement in fishing gear
Whale watch harassment
Habitat impacts
Harvest
Humpbacks can become entangled in fishing gear, either swimming off with the gear or becoming anchored. We have observed incidental "take" of humpback whales in the California/ Oregon swordfish and thresher shark drift gillnet fishery. Potential entanglement from gear from several fisheries can occur on their long migration from Hawaii to Alaska. Humpbacks in Hawaii have been observed entangled in long line gear, crab pots, and other non-fishery-related lines.
Inadvertent ship strikes can injure or kill humpbacks. Whale watching vessels may stress or even strike whales. The central North Pacific stock is the focus of a whale-watching industry on their wintering grounds in the Hawaiian Islands. The feeding aggregation in southeast Alaska is also the focus of a developing whale-watching industry that may impact whales in localized areas.
Shipping channels, fisheries, and aquaculture may occupy or destroy humpback whale aggregation areas. Recreational use of marine areas, including resort development and increased boat traffic, may displace whales that would normally use that area. In Hawaii, acoustic impacts from vessel operation, oceanographic research using active sonar, and military operations are also of increasing concern.
Source: www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/whales/humpback-whal...
Air Force Space and Missile Museum
Next to Launch Complex 26 is Complex 5/6, pronounced "complex five six" or "complex fifty-six", where Redstone, Jupiter and Juno missiles were launched. This complex is also the launch site of the early Mercury flights. The restored blockhouse was used during the earliest Project Mercury flights. Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) on 5 May 1961 was the first manned launch by the United States with Alan Shepard on board. This was followed on 21 July 1961 by MR-4 with Gus Grissom. Both of these flights were launched from Pad 5 and flew sub-orbital missions downrange.
The unusual designation of this complex as "5/6" with a slant bar separator (also sometimes seen as "56" with no slant bar) derived from the early practice of naming the launch complex after the pad number. Each early launch complex had a single pad, so there was no ambiguity over the designation. Launch Complex 1 hosted launch pad 1, Launch Complex 2 hosted launch pad 2, and so on. Launch Complex 5/6, however, hosted two launch pads on a single complex which resulted in the launch complex inheriting the designation of both launch pads, 5 and 6. A later naming practice settled on a numeric designator for the launch complex with an alphabetic pad designator if there happened to be more than one launch pad within the launch complex. This naming scheme resulted in designations of Pad 26A and 26B on Launch Complex 26, part of the Air Force Space and Missile Museum.
The interior of the blockhouse contains much of the original equipment that was used to launch the Mercury Redstone flights.
12.3 -- Photo by Terry Donofrio -- The annual Jingle All The Way 3K® brought people with and without disabilities together at the SONJ Sports Complex in Lawrenceville to raise funds and to have fun! Participants ran, walked and strolled either the 1K or the 3K, both of which started and ended at the Sports Complex, then made their way inside to kick off the holiday season. Jingle All The Way 3K has an annual tradition of a rotating dress-code, and this year, the event's theme was country western.
Inside the barracks – former army HQ in the Kampinos National Park west of Warsaw, Poland.
Judging by the glazing of the surface finish it seems the room behind the window was used as a kitchen while the room from which I took the shot probably served as a canteen. Many generations of soldiers must had been picking their army-issue dinners through this small window. It's all dust and silence now.
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