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I am finally (3/22/09) getting around to uploading some pics taken the last week of 2008 (12/27/08) when I got to listen to Elton John play his piano for me ;-)
I dropped into a piano store that has one of Elton's "retired" pianos on display and got to sit and listen to him playing (the player piano is actually computerized with John playing!) in concert just for me and my sister.
It was simply marvelous!
Santa utilizes modern technology (computerized tomography) to examine his toys for possible defects prior to delivering them.
His trusty elves assist him in this endeavor.
Meanwhile, Mrs Santa makes sure her husband is well-fed.
Meet the family. The two refractors are an Askar 107PHQ (white) and a William Optics Redcat 71 (red). The smaller Celestron telescope is a Maksutov-Cassegrain Celestron NexStar 127SLT. The larger Celestron scope is a Schmidt Cassegrain (SCT) Celestron 9.25 XLT. The Redcat 71 is shown mounted on an iOptron GEM45 German Equatorial Mount. The Celestron NexStar 127SLT is shown on the stock alt-azimuth go-to (computerized) mount packaged with this telescope.
Sacramento Chapter AAII (American Association of Individual Investors) Members discuss investing at their May 15, 2014 Computerized Investing Special Interest Group. For more information: www.wonderfulwebwork.com/investment-info.html
They used commercially available software to process CT scans of the patients’ pelvis and create a computerized model of bone and growth plate for 3D printing. The models allowed surgeons to practice and visualize the surgery before they operated in the real world.
They used commercially available software to process CT scans of the patients’ pelvis and create a computerized model of bone and growth plate for 3D printing. The models allowed surgeons to practice and visualize the surgery before they operated in the real world.
Hinsch - Bay Ridge - Dec 30th 2006
Okay here's the deal....
I took a quick snapshot and it came out blurry..
But... thanks to these computerized "photo programs" I've enhanced it to pass as an impressionist rendition of a Retro-era shoppe.
or something like that........
Brooklyn Egg Creams / Chowhound
Barak Obama the Vulcan
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Capt. Kirk: All right, you mutinous, disloyal, computerized half-breed. We'll see about you deserting my ship.
Spock: The term "half-breed" is somewhat applicable, but "computerized" is inaccurate. A machine can be computerized, not a man.
Spock: My mother was a teacher. My father an ambassador.
Capt. Kirk: Your father was a computer, like his son. An ambassador from a planet of traitors. The Vulcan never lived who had an ounce of integrity...
Item # 14023
SYNERGY
Adult Collectible Dressed Doll
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Collection
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: US $119.00
Estimated Delivery: November 2012
A highly advanced computerized artificial intelligence capable of projecting truer than life holographic 3D images, SYNERGY is the secret hidden behind JEM AND THE HOLOGRAM's success! SYNERGY projects a lifelike hologram over JERRICA BENTON and instantly turns the charismatic music industry mogul into one of the 80s most memorable and beloved characters, the truly outrageous JEM. SYNERGY is all set to add some magic to your doll collection today!
SYNERGY is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl collectible doll with hand applied eyelashes and fully rooted bright purple hair and comes dressed in her iconic glittery holographic techno bodysuit. SYNERGY also includes interchangeable metallic "gloved" hands and lavender colored hands, high-heel boots, tiny miniature gift box containing a pair of JemStar earrings for JERRICA BENTON, as well as other miniature screen-accurate surprise accessories that fans will recognize and adore! An adjustable doll stand, instructions and certificate of authenticity are included. For collectors 14 & up only.
Item # 14023
SYNERGY
Adult Collectible Dressed Doll
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Collection
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: US $119.00
Estimated Delivery: November 2012
A highly advanced computerized artificial intelligence capable of projecting truer than life holographic 3D images, SYNERGY is the secret hidden behind JEM AND THE HOLOGRAM's success! SYNERGY projects a lifelike hologram over JERRICA BENTON and instantly turns the charismatic music industry mogul into one of the 80s most memorable and beloved characters, the truly outrageous JEM. SYNERGY is all set to add some magic to your doll collection today!
SYNERGY is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl collectible doll with hand applied eyelashes and fully rooted bright purple hair and comes dressed in her iconic glittery holographic techno bodysuit. SYNERGY also includes interchangeable metallic "gloved" hands and lavender colored hands, high-heel boots, tiny miniature gift box containing a pair of JemStar earrings for JERRICA BENTON, as well as other miniature screen-accurate surprise accessories that fans will recognize and adore! An adjustable doll stand, instructions and certificate of authenticity are included. For collectors 14 & up only.
During a week-long psychology class project, students are assigned a computerized doll that cries at random moments, 24/7. Students must comfort the doll, feed it, change its diapers and rock it to make it stop crying. The challenges of caring for a real baby are made clear. The dolls have electronic bottles, diapers and a how-to manual -- unlike the real thing.
Slitting to process igh strength steel steel. Coils of 35 ton, with strip's width of 1650 mm and maximum thickness of 8 mm. Movable tensioning device. Scrap baller. Automatic change of tooling in the slitter and recoiler. Computerized control.
Línea de corte longitudinal para procesar acero inoxidable . Bobinas de hasta 35 toneladas, con ancho de banda de 1650 mm y espesor máximo de 8 mm. Tensor móvil, recogerdor de chatarra, cambio automático de cuchillas en la cizalla circular y enrollador. Control por ordenador.
Alcazar Cabaret Show in Pattaya City has all the allure and razzmatazz of a Las Vegas nightclub. Dazzling performances by artists in glittering evening gowns thrill nightly audiences, as they mime and dance against a backdrop of surround-sound and computerized laser lighting. The unique feature of Alcazar's entertainment, that sets it aside from Las Vegas, is that all the girls are boys!
Matthew McCormick, David Nordsletten, and Professor Nic Smith, Kings College London
This is a computerized image of the heart of a human patient with a ‘left ventricular assist device’ (LVAD) implanted into their heart to help it beat properly. The device is in the lower part of the image.
This image was produced to work out how well the implanted device was working. The contours show areas of high and low pressure on the walls of the heart.
Boathouse Row PA BW - in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Computerized LED lights illuminate and outline each of the houses at Boathouse Row in holiday colors. The colorful lights are reflected on the frozen waters of the east bank of the Schuylkill River.
Image © 2017 Susan Candelario / SDC Photography, All Rights Reserved. The image is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws, and is not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without written permission.
Visit Susan Candelario artists website to purchase Fine Art Prints. If you would like to use this image for any purpose, please visit my site and contact me with any questions you may have. Thank You
There's a story to be told, but I'm not the one to tell it. The story should be told by someone who knows this old gentleman and can do him justice with the details and the memories. His story should include his history, his character, and those personal things which make him beloved to those who remember him with fondness and affection.
To me, he's just the old guy who would be there year after year at the annual 'camp meeting' which was held at the mid-western college campus and camp grounds. He would brighten people's day with his smile and friendly demeanor. He was in no hurry and enjoyed talking... or listening, to anyone who stopped and shared a moment with him. He was like an institution. He seemed to be as old as the camp meeting itself. Surely he had been there from the beginning... so many, many decades before?
No, I'm not the one to tell his story. I'm just the person who can paint his picture... and perhaps that painting can relate a bit about him. Perhaps it can share a visual moment of the person who smiled, shook hands, and always had something good to say.
I'm now waiting for a footnote to be added to this painting. I know that someday a person will see this and say, "Oh yeah... that's Mr. So-and-so, I remember him well." Then that person will give those little details which can't be effectively conveyed in a painting and we'll all learn more about him.
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The artist is both professionally trained and self-taught in traditional art mediums... as well as utilizing the computer for yet another means to a visual end.
My subjects include the familiar world around us... nature in all it's beauty; the four seasons; people; places; the effects of our involvement upon our world; the animal world; etc. I also accept special orders and paint custom subjects upon request... just contact me!
All limited edition, hand signed prints can be purchased. Please visit us at www.etsy.com/shop/pcao.
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Based out of Byron, California and flying the L-39, the Patriots Jet Team is a big hit no matter where they go. They use a computerized system for their red, white, and blue smoke generators to add to their precision.
The team is sponsored by Fry's Electronic and Hot Line Construction...two of the team members are former US Air Force Thunderbirds.
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (350D)
Lens: Canon 70-200mm f/4.0L with 1.4X Extender II @203mm
Exposure: 1/1600 Second @ f/8.0 ISO100 EV -5/3
This image is © Douglas Bawden Photography, please do not use without prior permission.
Enjoy my photos and please feel free to comment. The only thing that I ask is no large, flashy graphics in the comments.
garagedoorrepairtampafl.com/ - To bring vital news and information to residents, Nextdoor has partnered with these Brandon businesses. You could be rest assured that your whole commercial storage door repair wants will likely be taken care of. Good garage door restore companies will even repair damaged cables, computerized motors, sagging doorways, and numerous hardware. Brandon storage door can fix any model's mechanical or electrical component points, sliding gates, openers, overhead doors, folding doorways, or chain methods. Our specialists will first conduct an onsite inspection to diagnose the storage door downside.
This t-shirt features everyone’s favorite Italian plumber Super Mario as seen in his video game debut on the Nintendo NES! This cute Tee sports the PixelBlast™ design for an added unique look. It’s the perfect gift for the gamer girl in your life!
See more at: www.savethe80s.com/store
Jess, Paul, Mary, Om, Al, Aaron, Jerry, and Ron discuss investment topics at the April 16, 2015 meeting of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Computerized Investing Special Interest Group (SIG).
Pieced by Leslie Holcombe. Computerized Quilted by Jessica's Quilting Studio. Baseball panto by Deb Geisler
The Suzuki SV650 is a 2-cyclinder naked streetbike. Because it's so new (2018, to me). It's a very computerized beast. Fuel injected and controlled by a computer, ABS braking (good!), stiff but solid suspension. This is a nice bike to throw around, because it's so nimble.
Item # 14023
SYNERGY
Adult Collectible Dressed Doll
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Collection
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: US $119.00
Estimated Delivery: November 2012
A highly advanced computerized artificial intelligence capable of projecting truer than life holographic 3D images, SYNERGY is the secret hidden behind JEM AND THE HOLOGRAM's success! SYNERGY projects a lifelike hologram over JERRICA BENTON and instantly turns the charismatic music industry mogul into one of the 80s most memorable and beloved characters, the truly outrageous JEM. SYNERGY is all set to add some magic to your doll collection today!
SYNERGY is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl collectible doll with hand applied eyelashes and fully rooted bright purple hair and comes dressed in her iconic glittery holographic techno bodysuit. SYNERGY also includes interchangeable metallic "gloved" hands and lavender colored hands, high-heel boots, tiny miniature gift box containing a pair of JemStar earrings for JERRICA BENTON, as well as other miniature screen-accurate surprise accessories that fans will recognize and adore! An adjustable doll stand, instructions and certificate of authenticity are included. For collectors 14 & up only.
The inside includes a driver-centered cockpit with a configurable computerized instrument group, as well as a halfway mounted infotainment framework. The McLaren Speedtail available to be purchased is restricted to only 106 units, and is estimated at $2.3 million.
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I've shot the Harley Davidson of a friend for his blog : awesomewom.tumblr.com/
Polaroid 600SE 127mm f/4.7
Fujifilm FP 100C
The effects are not computerized. The wind torn off the blackslide a little before the picture finished developping, creating those effects on the corners. The white dot on upper left corner is due to the pressure of my thumb trying to keep the slides together... ;)
T-140 Ogre
A menacing mobile fortress of sorts. It is one of the most iconic tanks in the world, and one of the most powerful as well. A total overhaul to the T-100, the T-140 was designed to be slow but steady, destroying anything on it's path. Born in Russia and manufactured there as well.
It features:
• 2x Side-by-Side LINAC 125mm Railguns
>"The railguns are designed to fire specially high explosive LINAC (linear accelerator) rounds, which coat themselves in the plasma produced by the railguns' firing. This plasma can simply melt through armor and, theoretically, could help to overload energy shielding systems."
• Coaxial Tesla Deathray
>Fries humans, disables and destroys unshielded electronic systems. Fires a "continuous controlled" electric bolt at target area.
• TLS (Tactical Laser System)
>Destroys incoming projectiles, burns enemy infantry units and cuts through card materials. Fires a high energy photon stream causing physical damage.
• 7x62 Heavy Machinegun
>Efficient against infantry units. Fires conventional ammunition.
• 2x Twin Side Mounted 20mm laser autcannons
>Efficient against air units and infantry. Fires a photon stream from a special round towards target.
• 2x ATGM Tubes
>Guided missiles, efficient against air units and vehicles.
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GC Cost: 12,000 Credits (Tier 5)
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Other Notes:
All tanks are installed with night vision and infrared cameras, with direct feed into screens inside the tank.
Armour and Countermeasures, 3 Tiers
The first tier is the composite armour, consisting of basic armour shell with an insert of alternating layers of aluminum and plastics and a controlled deformation section. The second tier is the Kontakt-10 ERA (explosive reactive armor). It severely reduces the blow from kinetic projectiles. They are in the form of blocks on the turret and body or as ERA plates underneath steel outer covering.
Last but not least is the countermeasures suite. This system includes two IR "dazzlers" on the front of the turret in the shape of blocks, four Laser warning receivers, two 3D6 aerosol grenade discharging systems and a computerized control system. The Shtora-1 warns the tank's crew when the tank has been 'painted' by a weapon-guidance laser and automatically activates the aerosol grenade launchers, effectively jamming the incoming missile. The aerosol grenades are used to mask the tank from laser rangefinders and designators as well as the optics of other weapons systems.For passive guidance rocket systems, IR dazzlers create a blinding field of infrared light, "blinding" the rocket as it's IR isn't visible anymore.
The Arena active countermeasures suite consist of a computer, incoming projectile warning sensors, and shrapnel launchers all around the tank hull. It detects an incoming projectile, and sends out a stream of shrapnel to meet the incoming projectile. It destroys the projectile while leaving the armour intact.
Secondary Systems
The EMT-7 electromagnetic-counter mine system is installed: the EMT-7 emits an electromagnetic pulse to disable magnetic mines and disrupt electronics before the tank reaches them. The Nakidka signature reduction suite is also equipped. Nakidka is designed to reduce the probabilities of an object to be detected by Infrared, Thermal, Radar-Thermal, and Radar bands.
Includes a mineplow for protection against mines.
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C5A4 Ariete (Ram)
Based off of an early 21st century design, the C5A4 is an Italian born tank, a collaboration between Armacham, Iveco, and Oto-Melara.
It features:
• 130mm LINAC Railgun
>"The railgun is designed to fire specially high explosive LINAC (linear accelerator) rounds, which coat themselves in the plasma produced by the railgun's firing. This plasma can simply melt through armor and, theoretically, could help to overload energy shielding systems."
• Coaxial Tesla Deathray
>Fries humans, disables and destroys unshielded electronic systems. Fires a "continuous controlled" electric bolt at target area.
• Turret Mounted 30mm Laser Autocannon
>Efficient against air units and infantry. Fires a photon stream from a special round towards target.
• 2x ATGM Tubes
>Guided missiles, efficient against air units and vehicles.
• Microwave Emitter
>An extremely deadly weapon. The microwave emitter can create an invisible field around the tank that either hurts... or kills. A useful infantry suppression device.
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GC Cost: 12,000 Credits (Tier 5)
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Other Notes:
All tanks are installed with night vision and infrared cameras, with direct feed into screens inside the tank.
Armour and Countermeasures
The C5A1's armour consists of a steel and composite blend. Based on Chobham armour from Britain, it is consisted of multiple layers of various alloys of steel, ceramics, plastic composites, and kevlar. Reactive armour is placed over most of the tracks to protect the treads from missiles.
It also features a countermeasures suite completely based on the T-100 and T-140. This system includes two IR "dazzlers" on the front of the turret in the shape of blocks, four Laser warning receivers, two 3D6 aerosol grenade discharging systems and a computerized control system. The Shtora-1 warns the tank's crew when the tank has been 'painted' by a weapon-guidance laser and automatically activates the aerosol grenade launchers, effectively jamming the incoming missile. The aerosol grenades are used to mask the tank from laser rangefinders and designators as well as the optics of other weapons systems.For passive guidance rocket systems, IR dazzlers create a blinding field of infrared light, "blinding" the rocket as it's IR isn't visible anymore.
The Arena active countermeasures suite consist of a computer, incoming projectile warning sensors, and shrapnel launchers all around the tank hull. It detects an incoming projectile, and sends out a stream of shrapnel to meet the incoming projectile. It destroys the projectile while leaving the armour intact.
Secondary Systems
The EMF-100 electromagnetic-counter mine system is installed: it emits an electromagnetic pulse to disable magnetic mines and disrupt electronics before the tank reaches them. The Nakidka signature reduction suite is also equipped. Nakidka is designed to reduce the probabilities of an object to be detected by Infrared, Thermal, Radar-Thermal, and Radar bands.
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1A3 Panther
Almost entirely based off of old Israeli tanks, the 1A3 Panther is a complete redesign of the previous T-120 Moskva. Designed to be more of a light urban combat tank, it has been proven in real combat situations all over the globe.
It features:
• 120mm LINAC Railgun
>"The railgun is designed to fire specially high explosive LINAC (linear accelerator) rounds, which coat themselves in the plasma produced by the railgun's firing. This plasma can simply melt through armor and, theoretically, could help to overload energy shielding systems."
• Coaxial Tesla Deathray
>Fries humans, disables and destroys unshielded electronic systems. Fires a "continuous controlled" electric bolt at target area.
• TLS (Tactical Laser System)
>Destroys incoming projectiles, burns enemy infantry units and cuts through card materials. Fires a high energy photon stream causing physical damage.
• Turret Mounted 30mm Laser Autocannon
>Efficient against air units and infantry. Fires a photon stream from a special round towards target.
• 2x ATGM Tubes
>Guided missiles, efficient against air units and vehicles.
• Microwave Emitter
>An extremely deadly weapon. The microwave emitter can create an invisible field around the tank that either hurts... or kills. A useful infantry suppression device.
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GC Cost: 12,000 Credits (Tier 5)
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Other Notes:
All tanks are installed with night vision and infrared cameras, with direct feed into screens inside the tank.
Armour and Countermeasures
The 1A3 features advanced armour. It is a composite matrix of laminated ceramic-steel-nickel alloy. It is modular and very easy to replace. It is located right under the steel flaps surrounding the tank. The turret is able to mount reactive armour.
It also features a countermeasures suite completely based on the T-100 and T-140. This system includes two IR "dazzlers" on the front of the turret in the shape of blocks, four Laser warning receivers, two 3D6 aerosol grenade discharging systems and a computerized control system. The Shtora-1 warns the tank's crew when the tank has been 'painted' by a weapon-guidance laser and automatically activates the aerosol grenade launchers, effectively jamming the incoming missile. The aerosol grenades are used to mask the tank from laser rangefinders and designators as well as the optics of other weapons systems.For passive guidance rocket systems, IR dazzlers create a blinding field of infrared light, "blinding" the rocket as it's IR isn't visible anymore.
However, unlike the other two MBTs which feature the Arena system, it features the "Trophy" anti-projectile system... it is very similar however. It features both a TLS (like the T-140) and shotgun-like flechette launchers all over the tank. The system detects an incoming projectile and destroys it with either the TLS or the flechette, or a combination of both. The projectile never even scratches the surface of the tank. It is designed to destroy anything ranging from AT launcher missiles and RPGs to railgun projectiles and large ATGMs.
Secondary Systems
The EMF-100 electromagnetic-counter mine system is installed: it emits an electromagnetic pulse to disable magnetic mines and disrupt electronics before the tank reaches them. The Nakidka signature reduction suite is also equipped. Nakidka is designed to reduce the probabilities of an object to be detected by Infrared, Thermal, Radar-Thermal, and Radar bands.
These are Simplant planning 3D images of the cases and surgeries performed by the students of Doctor Alvaro Ordonez DDS at Miami Implants Live. Each doctor attending miamiimplantslive.com is trained comprehensively in examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques to succesfully perform world class implant dentistry in his clinical environment no matter where in the world he practices dentistry; at miamiimplantslive.com we train the future leaders of implant dentistry.
These are Simplant planning 3D images of the cases and surgeries performed by the students of Doctor Alvaro Ordonez DDS at Miami Implants Live. Each doctor attending miamiimplantslive.com is trained comprehensively in examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques to succesfully perform world class implant dentistry in his clinical environment no matter where in the world he practices dentistry; at miamiimplantslive.com we train the future leaders of implant dentistry.
Item # 14023
SYNERGY
Adult Collectible Dressed Doll
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Collection
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: US $119.00
Estimated Delivery: November 2012
A highly advanced computerized artificial intelligence capable of projecting truer than life holographic 3D images, SYNERGY is the secret hidden behind JEM AND THE HOLOGRAM's success! SYNERGY projects a lifelike hologram over JERRICA BENTON and instantly turns the charismatic music industry mogul into one of the 80s most memorable and beloved characters, the truly outrageous JEM. SYNERGY is all set to add some magic to your doll collection today!
SYNERGY is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl collectible doll with hand applied eyelashes and fully rooted bright purple hair and comes dressed in her iconic glittery holographic techno bodysuit. SYNERGY also includes interchangeable metallic "gloved" hands and lavender colored hands, high-heel boots, tiny miniature gift box containing a pair of JemStar earrings for JERRICA BENTON, as well as other miniature screen-accurate surprise accessories that fans will recognize and adore! An adjustable doll stand, instructions and certificate of authenticity are included. For collectors 14 & up only.
Jump into this vintage T33 cockpit and take this little baby for a spin..Just a few dials and gauges and buttons and switches to keep an eye on. Unlike today's highly sophisticated and heavily computerized systems, you had to really know how to fly once you hit the throttle on this one! And, remember to keep your hand off that checkered lever to the side, unless you really want to go for a ride (outside the plane)!
Comet_C_2013_US10_Catalina_Dec-16-2015
Astro-Tech 6-inch f/4 imaging Newtonian
Canon EOS SL1 camera (unmodified)
Baader MPCC coma corrector
Celestron CG5 non-computerized, unguided GEQ
24 x 60 second images at ISO 1600
12 dark frames
CMOS chip at 16 to 18 deg Celsius for all images, dark frames similar
Original image is 1.9 x 1.3 degrees, but this is cropped slightly, to 1.5 x 1.0 degrees (3 full moons by 2 full moons).
Sagrada Família or Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Catalan) or Basílica de la Sagrada Familia (Spanish) or Basilica of the Holy Family, is a large still largely unfinished church building in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), his work on Sagrada Família is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On 7 November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and proclaimed it a minor basilica. On 19 March 1882, construction of the Sagrada Família began under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. In 1883, when Villar resigned, Gaudí took over as chief architect, transforming the project with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted the remainder of his life to the project, and he is buried in the crypt. At the time of his death in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was complete. Relying solely on private donations, the Sagrada Família's construction progressed slowly and was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War. In July 1936, revolutionaries set fire to the crypt and broke their way into the workshop, partially destroying Gaudí's original plans, drawings and plaster models, which led to 16 years of work to piece together the fragments of the master model. Construction resumed to intermittent progress in the 1950s. Advancements in technologies such as computer aided design and computerized numerical control (CNC) have since enabled faster progress and construction passed the midpoint in 2010. However, some of the project's greatest challenges remain, including the construction of ten more spires, each symbolizing an important Biblical figure in the New Testament. It was anticipated that the building would be completed by 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death, but this has now been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The basilica has a long history of splitting opinion among the residents of Barcelona: over the initial possibility it might compete with Barcelona's Cathedral, over Gaudí's design itself, over the possibility that work after Gaudí's death disregarded his design, and the 2007 proposal to build a tunnel nearby as part of Spain's high-speed rail link to France, possibly disturbing its stability. Describing the Sagrada Família, art critic Rainer Zerbst said "it is probably impossible to find a church building anything like it in the entire history of art", and Paul Goldberger describes it as "the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages". The basilica is not the cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Barcelona, as that title belongs to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia (Barcelona Cathedral). The Basílica de la Sagrada Família was the inspiration of a bookseller, Josep Maria Bocabella, founder of Asociación Espiritual de Devotos de San José (Spiritual Association of Devotees of St. Joseph). After a visit to the Vatican in 1872, Bocabella returned from Italy with the intention of building a church inspired by the basilica at Loreto. The apse crypt of the church, funded by donations, was begun 19 March 1882, on the festival of St. Joseph, to the design of the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, whose plan was for a Gothic revival church of a standard form. The apse crypt was completed before Villar's resignation on 18 March 1883, when Antoni Gaudí assumed responsibility for its design, which he changed radically. Gaudi began work on the church in 1883 but was not appointed Architect Director until 1884. On the subject of the extremely long construction period, Gaudí is said to have remarked: "My client is not in a hurry." When Gaudí died in 1926, the basilica was between 15 and 25 percent complete. After Gaudí's death, work continued under the direction of his main disciple Domènec Sugrañes i Gras until interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Parts of the unfinished basilica and Gaudí's models and workshop were destroyed during the war by Catalan anarchists. The present design is based on reconstructed versions of the plans that were burned in a fire as well as on modern adaptations. Since 1940, the architects Francesc Quintana, Isidre Puig Boada, Lluís Bonet i Gari and Francesc Cardoner have carried on the work. The illumination was designed by Carles Buïgas. The director until 2012 was the son of Lluís Bonet, Jordi Bonet i Armengol. He has been introducing computers into the design and construction process since the 1980s. In 2012, Barcelona-born Jordi Faulí i Oller took over as architect of the project. Mark Burry of New Zealand serves as Executive Architect and Researcher. Sculptures by J. Busquets, Etsuro Sotoo and the controversial Josep Maria Subirachs decorate the fantastical façades. The central nave vaulting was completed in 2000 and the main tasks since then have been the construction of the transept vaults and apse. As of 2006, work concentrated on the crossing and supporting structure for the main steeple of Jesus Christ as well as the southern enclosure of the central nave, which will become the Glory façade. The church shares its site with the Sagrada Família Schools building, a school originally designed by Gaudí in 1909 for the children of the construction workers. Relocated in 2002 from the eastern corner of the site to the southern corner, the building now houses an exhibition. Chief architect Jordi Faulí announced in October 2015 that construction was 70 percent complete and had entered its final phase of raising six immense steeples. The steeples and most of the church's structure are to be completed by 2026, the centennial of Gaudí's death; as of a 2017 estimate, decorative elements should be complete by 2030 or 2032. Visitor entrance fees of €15 to €20 finance the annual construction budget of €25 million. Computer-aided design technology has been used to accelerate construction of the building. Current technology allows stone to be shaped off-site by a CNC milling machine, whereas in the 20th century the stone was carved by hand. In 2008, some renowned Catalan architects advocated halting construction to respect Gaudí's original designs, which, although they were not exhaustive and were partially destroyed, have been partially reconstructed in recent years. In 2018, the stone type needed for the construction was found in a quarry in Brinscall, near Chorley, England. The main nave was covered and an organ installed in mid-2010, allowing the still-unfinished building to be used for liturgies. The church was consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI on 7 November 2010 in front of a congregation of 6,500 people. A further 50,000 people followed the consecration Mass from outside the basilica, where more than 100 bishops and 300 priests were on hand to distribute Holy Communion. Gaudí's original design calls for a total of eighteen spires, representing in ascending order of height the Twelve Apostles, the Virgin Mary, the four Evangelists and, tallest of all, Jesus Christ. Nine spires have been built as of 2021, corresponding to four apostles at the Nativity façade and four apostles at the Passion façade and the Virgin Mary spire. According to the 2005 "Works Report" of the project's official website, drawings signed by Gaudí and recently found in the Municipal Archives, indicate that the spire of the Virgin was in fact intended by Gaudí to be shorter than those of the evangelists. The spire height will follow Gaudí's intention, which according to the report will work with the existing foundation. The Evangelists' spires will be surmounted by sculptures of their traditional symbols: a winged bull (Saint Luke), a winged man (Saint Matthew), an eagle (Saint John), and a winged lion (Saint Mark). The central spire of Jesus Christ is to be surmounted by a giant cross; its total height (172.5 meters (566 ft)) will be less than that of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, as Gaudí believed that his creation should not surpass God's. The lower spires are surmounted by communion hosts with sheaves of wheat and chalices with bunches of grapes, representing the Eucharist. Plans call for tubular bells to be placed within the spires, driven by the force of the wind, and driving sound down into the interior of the church. Gaudí performed acoustic studies to achieve the appropriate acoustic results inside the temple. However, only one bell is currently in place.
The completion of the spires will make Sagrada Família the tallest church building in the world—11 meters taller than the current record-holder, Ulm Minster, which is 161.5 meters (530 ft) at its highest point. The Church will have three grand façades: the Nativity façade to the East, the Passion façade to the West, and the Glory façade to the South (yet to be completed). The Nativity Façade was built before work was interrupted in 1935 and bears the most direct Gaudí influence. In 2010 an organ was installed in the chancel by the Blancafort Orgueners de Montserrat organ builders. The instrument has 26 stops (1,492 pipes) on two manuals and a pedalboard. To overcome the unique acoustical challenges posed by the church's architecture and vast size, several additional organs will be installed at various points within the building. These instruments will be playable separately (from their own individual consoles) and simultaneously (from a single mobile console), yielding an organ of some 8,000 pipes when completed. Together with six other Gaudí buildings in Barcelona, part of la Sagrada Família is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as testifying "to Gaudí's exceptional creative contribution to the development of architecture and building technology", "having represented el Modernisme of Catalonia" and "anticipated and influenced many of the forms and techniques that were relevant to the development of modern construction in the 20th century". The inscription only includes the Crypt and the Nativity Façade.
These are Simplant planning 3D images of the cases and surgeries performed by the students of Doctor Alvaro Ordonez DDS at Miami Implants Live. Each doctor attending miamiimplantslive.com is trained comprehensively in examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques to succesfully perform world class implant dentistry in his clinical environment no matter where in the world he practices dentistry; at miamiimplantslive.com we train the future leaders of implant dentistry.
These are Simplant planning 3D images of the cases and surgeries performed by the students of Doctor Alvaro Ordonez DDS at Miami Implants Live. Each doctor attending miamiimplantslive.com is trained comprehensively in examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques to succesfully perform world class implant dentistry in his clinical environment no matter where in the world he practices dentistry; at miamiimplantslive.com we train the future leaders of implant dentistry.
Equipment: Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope, CGEM Mount, 80mm PHD guide scope.
Camera: Canon T1i
Exposure: 12 minutes × various frames of 20 seconds. ISO 1600
This is a LEGO radiotherapy playset with a medical linear accelerator (LINAC), a CT scanner (computer tomograph) for treatment planning, and a control room for both LINAC and CT scanner.
Belville figures comprise the staff; brick separators receive their treatments - they suffer from diseases that require radiotherapy.
The control room (middle) is manned with a medical physicist, responsible for treatment planning, and an RT nurse at the CT scanner. In addition there is a brick separator on a stretcher waiting for his treatment.
(There is some indication that the staff are somewhat nerdy.)
The LINAC room is on the left side. There are two cameras for patient surveillance.
A shelf contains some masks, a wingboard, and a knee cushion. A radiation-shielding door provides access from the control room. It may be opened and closed.
A brick separator is currently being treated.
The LINAC has an on-board imaging system and a portal vision; both can be deployed. The gantry can be rotated, and the patient table may be swiveled.
The CT room is to the right; another brick separator is being scanned. The patient table is movable.
Pieced by Karena Ried. Computerized Quilted by Jessica's Quilting Studio Digitized pattern by Deb Geisler
These are Simplant planning 3D images of the cases and surgeries performed by the students of Doctor Alvaro Ordonez DDS at Miami Implants Live. Each doctor attending miamiimplantslive.com is trained comprehensively in examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques to succesfully perform world class implant dentistry in his clinical environment no matter where in the world he practices dentistry; at miamiimplantslive.com we train the future leaders of implant dentistry.