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Copied from the original plans held at the National Archive at Kew and dated 3rd January 1899. The Midland Railway built a line from Cudworth Station Junction on their main Sheffield to Leeds route, which ran to this junction between Barnsley and Wombwell, enabling trains to run to and from the M.R. at Cudworth and Sheffield (at Wincobank) without having to negotiate the congested section through Rotherham Masborough and Swinton. It became known as the 'Chapeltown Loop'. The line was closed in 1964, though part of it survived when the northerly section was connected with the former Hull & Barnsley branch from Stairfoot in 1967, to form a new direct line from there to Cudworth, an arrangement that lasted a further twenty years.
The plan above shows the junction at Monkspring (sometimes written as Monk Spring) in its preliminary stages prior to full opening, when only a trailing connection from the 'down' Cudworth line had been made. The full junction was completed by September 1899, but an interim inspection by the Board of Trade cleared it for freight operation only prior to that time.
Correspondence between the Midland Railway's head office and the Board of Trade is held at Kew and shows how the construction progressed. It begins with a letter from Mr G Turner of the MR, to the Board on 25th January 1899, as follows:
'Sir
I enclose herewith for the approval of the Board of Trade a plan shewing a temporary arrangement, required for construction purposes, of the junction between the proposed Stairfoot & Cudworth branch and our Chapeltown Extension Railway which will be ready for inspection after the first proto., I shall be glad to hear that the Department approve of the works being brought into use subject to the requirements, if any, of the Inspecting Officer being complied with after he shall have visited the place.'
A reply from the Board of Trade's Inspector, Colonel Addison, was sent to the Midland Railway on 31st March 1899, and reads:
'Sir
I have inspected a new connection with the up line of the Chapeltown Branch Extension of the Midland Railway near Stairfoot, which will ultimately form part of a double junction between the Stairfoot and Cudworth branch and the Chapeltown Extension.
At present there is only a trailing connection on the up line to facilitate the construction of the branch railway, the points of which are worked by a new, block signal box known as Monk Spring Junction box - the frame containing 10 working levers, correctly interlocked, and 10 spare levers.
There is also a new main line crossover road and run-away catch points have been provided on the down line.
The temporary arrangements having been satisfactorily carried out - although the ballasting was not quite completed - I can recommend the Board of Trade to approve the alterations.'
Construction of the Cudworth branch continued through 1899 and on 8th September of that year, Mr Turner wrote again to the Board of Trade to notify it that the building work at the Monkspring end was complete:
'Sir,
I enclose herewith for the approval of the Board of Trade a plan shewing the junction of the Stairfoot and Cudworth line with the Chapeltown Extension Railway at Monkspring, which work will be ready for inspection after the 13th instant, and I shall be glad to hear that the department approve of their being brought into use, subject to compliance with any requirements the Inspecting Officer may make after he has visited the place.
The new line will at present be used only for goods and mineral traffic, but will shortly be offered for inspection as a passenger line, and when it is opened for passenger traffic the points marked Nos 6 and 7 will be dispensed with'
George H. Turner'
By October of that year, the Board of Trade Inspector, Major Marindin, had carried out his inspection and wrote the the Midland Railway as follows:
'Sir,
I have inspected the completed junction of the Stairfoot and Cudworth branch with the Chapeltown branch of the Midland Railway at Monkspring Junction near Barnsley. The former line is for the present to be used for goods traffic only.
The signal cabin contains 18 working and 2 spare levers. Nos. 9 and 6 levers should be interlocked, but subject to this alteration being made within a fortnight, I can recommend that the use of the junction be sanctioned.'
Mr Turner then wrote again on 29th November 1899 as follows:
'Sir,
Referring to your letter of the 17th ultimo, enclosing a copy of Sir Francis Marindin's report of his inspection of a junction of the Stairfoot and Cudworth branch with the Chapeltown branch and sanctioning the use of the works subject to the compliance with the requirements of the report, I beg to inform you that the requirement of the inspecting officer has now been complied with.
George H. Turner
Gen. Manager's Office, Derby.'
The above correspondence between the MR General Manager and the Board of Trade concerning the construction of Monkspring Junction can be found in the National Archive at Kew in files nos. MT6 917/6 and MT6 874/4.
A comprehensive report of the inspection of the completed line from the Cudworth end, dating from early 1900, can be found in the National Archive under file no. MT6 950/14.
I discovered these files while research the history of Barnsley's railways at Kew in the 1990s.
Anyone travelling by train from Barnsley to Sheffield who can spot the site of Monkspring Junction nowadays is doing well. There has been substantial vegetation and tree growth across the point of the former connection with the Cudworth line. You have to know where to look!
Istiklal Street in Taxim Meydani - Istanbul ( July 2009 ) .
This is the famous and street place is the most congested with pedestrians and shoppers in Istanbul even in the post-midnight .
Today I had to put down my rescue terrier Butters' due to congestive heart failure. Although a few tears were shed, I am moving forward with jumping back in and photographing more animals in need of adoption. This regular work was very therapeutic for me. But I will miss my little gal.
The congested London City skyline looking north from the top of the Monument. In the picture are (left to right) Heron Tower, Llloyds of London Building (foreground), Swiss Re (behind Llloyds Building) and Willis Building.
Leica M8, Elmar M 50/2.8
This is probably one of the most traffic congested crossroads in Thessaloniki.This hot summer evening could not be the exception.Taken at around midning of June 2007 this photo depicts Thessaloniki as a lively town that hardly ever goes to sleep ;)
Army childcare expands programs to meet Kaiserslautern community needs
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Childcare for Ingrid Duty often meant hectic mornings, driving more than 30 miles before work to drop off her two daughters at separate care centers.
Duty, a government civilian, spent more than 45 minutes fighting congested autobahn traffic, driving from her Mehlingen home across town to Landstuhl, then back into Kaiserslautern. But that’s changed, thanks to a new school age services at Sembach Elementary School – one of a few Army childcare programs in Kaiserslautern growing to meet the community demands.
On Oct. 14, Lt. Col. Kevin Hutchison, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern, cut a ceremonial ribbon – officially opening the Sembach program center. Now, at Sembach, Duty’s daughters are both just four miles from home.
“When this came up, it was a blessing,” Duty said. “This is awesome.”
Duty has more time for herself, her girls and her husband, a Soldier who commutes 50 miles north to Wiesbaden, she said. In other words, there’s more time for breakfast.
“It’s a whole lot better now. I come and pick my daughters up and they don’t want to leave,” Duty said. “It’s great, they love it.”
Offering childcare at Sembach kaserne is among several ways that the garrison’s Child, Youth and School Services program is working to meet the demands of a growing community, said Elena Smeltz, acting CYSS coordinator.
“The community here has been growing faster than the infrastructure, so childcare is a big issue in the community,” Smeltz said.
In Landstuhl, finishing touches are underway on a child development center, creating more space for kids in kindergarten and younger. A CDC already at Landstuhl provides care for up to 126 children in that age group.
“An additional CDC was important, because there was great demand,” Smeltz said.
Set to open in January, the new center will allow another 76 children, from infants to kindergarten, to receive care. The project moved faster than originally planned due to the garrison’s commitment to the Army Family Covenant, an Army-wide program that includes a guarantee of quality CYS support to Soldiers and their families, she said.
Roughly, 920 Soldiers have children enrolled in CYS. But in Kaiserslautern’s joint service community, Army CYS also serves more than 675 children of Air Force personnel and roughly 20 children from Navy and Marine families. Serving so many, CYS works with parents to find space in childcare programs often near capacity.
At Kleber kaserne, CYS recently made space for 17 more CDC children. By mid-2011, they hope to open expand Kleber’s capacity, once minor construction is undertaken.
On Oct. 1, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
officially assumed oversight of the former Air Force base, now known as Sembach kaserne. When school started on Aug. 30, the Army garrison began offering onsite childcare, before and after school, to Sembach students.
“We have two rooms inside the elementary school that we have converted into our school age program,” Smeltz said. “So, the children simply have to walk from their classrooms down to ours.”
The new program is also more convenient for parents who, in the past, would often drive across Kaiserslautern to pick up their kids after work.
It was a relief to Lt. Col Roy Manauis, a father of two whose family faced their share of childcare challenges over the past two years. Now, both children go to the Sembach center. Knowing his children are cared for eases his mind, Manauis said.
“That’s imperative, that Soldiers and their families are looked after,” Manauis said. “This is a great example of the Army doing that.”
For more information on Kaiserslautern Child, Youth & School Services, call 0631-3406-4516 or visit their website at www.mwrgermany.com/KL/KLCYS
Cleared for public release. (Photos by Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison, Kaiserslautern)
I've complained about this matter here, here, here, here, here, and here, and I still feel pretty much the same--granting hybrid vehicles the privilege to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of occupancy defeats the purpose of carpool lanes, which is to increase people-throughput of the freeways, to fit more people into fewer cars, to move more people using the same amount of roadway space. Allowing single-occupancy vehicles (SOVs) into those lanes just reduces their throughput (although charging SOVs for using those lanes could fund more express-bus service and help boost throughput). It's great that some hybrids get such great mileage, but their popularity was rising well before this privilege was enacted, so legislators really did not need to give their sales this kind of boost. And now that the privilege is in place, I doubt political will exists to repeal it.
.A heritage walk to Kashmiri Gate this Sunday morning was a different and a special experience for we got a chance to know and explore one of the busiest areas of the Delhi City. The area which is frequently visited yet less ‘known’, the area which hides various traces of Indian history but is only termed as congested and filthy.
We all know how rapidly urban spaces change. It was seems incredible, but our first stop, Nicholson’s Cemetery, was located in the area which was a battleground for British and the Indian rebels during the 1857 revolt. The cemetery has both British & Indian burials. If Brigadier General John Nicholson was known for his excellent military skills then Master Yasudas Ramachandra was popular for his intellectual excellence. Our next stop was, the remains of one of the magnificent gates of old Delhi-the Kashmiri Gate. The road through it led to Kashmir and so gave it this name; likewise it also lent the name to the neighborhood around it. In close vicinity to the gate were the remains of the wall of the walled city of Shahjahanabad. It is important to note that not only was the city evolving but also its wall and the people nearby saw various ups and downs in their life time as the city transformed. Not to be ignored is the Bengali Club located at the Kashmiri Gate? Once it was a hub for promoting Bengali culture, customs, traditions and festivals but sadly it is in a forgotten state. We then proceeded to a place called Bada Bazaar which is known to have houses of various Mughal Nobles and British officials before the bazaar came up. None of us could miss the charm of Lal Masjid, also known as Fakhr-ul-Masajid, projecting itself amidst the old archaic surrounding architecture. Our heritage trail then proceeds towards the old buildings of two famous colleges of Delhi University, St. Stephens and the Hindu college. Former was started by the missionaries to spread the English western education while the latter by Indians in opposition to British ideas. Right in front of us was elegant building of the St. James Church, whose property was looted and stolen by the rebels during 1857. A canteen and a field hospital were established here by the rebels. The church was established by James Skinner & the churchyard has the Skinner family burial ground as well as the grave of his good friend, William Fraser. Next in our stop was the bungalow of William Fraser, a majestic colonial building which is known to be built on the basement Ali Mardan Khan’s (important Mughal noble) residence. Now, passing by the old buildings of the city we reached an Archaeological Museum which was once an important Mughal and British building. Called the Dara Shukoh Library, it was later made into the British Residency. This is where David Ochterlony lampooned as ‘Loony Akhtar’ lived. A few steps ahead is the Telegraph Memorial and remains of British Magazine, both memorials for the British; the loyal and faithful service of their officials, whose important deeds resulted in controlling the uprising. We finally reached the end of our walk at the Lothian Road Cemetery, the first British cemetery in Delhi. Our journey was an attempt to unravel the story of bravery and loyalty, tracing both sides of the story.
(posted by Niti Deoliya & Kanika Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks)
.A heritage walk to Kashmiri Gate this Sunday morning was a different and a special experience for we got a chance to know and explore one of the busiest areas of the Delhi City. The area which is frequently visited yet less ‘known’, the area which hides various traces of Indian history but is only termed as congested and filthy.
We all know how rapidly urban spaces change. It was seems incredible, but our first stop, Nicholson’s Cemetery, was located in the area which was a battleground for British and the Indian rebels during the 1857 revolt. The cemetery has both British & Indian burials. If Brigadier General John Nicholson was known for his excellent military skills then Master Yasudas Ramachandra was popular for his intellectual excellence. Our next stop was, the remains of one of the magnificent gates of old Delhi-the Kashmiri Gate. The road through it led to Kashmir and so gave it this name; likewise it also lent the name to the neighborhood around it. In close vicinity to the gate were the remains of the wall of the walled city of Shahjahanabad. It is important to note that not only was the city evolving but also its wall and the people nearby saw various ups and downs in their life time as the city transformed. Not to be ignored is the Bengali Club located at the Kashmiri Gate? Once it was a hub for promoting Bengali culture, customs, traditions and festivals but sadly it is in a forgotten state. We then proceeded to a place called Bada Bazaar which is known to have houses of various Mughal Nobles and British officials before the bazaar came up. None of us could miss the charm of Lal Masjid, also known as Fakhr-ul-Masajid, projecting itself amidst the old archaic surrounding architecture. Our heritage trail then proceeds towards the old buildings of two famous colleges of Delhi University, St. Stephens and the Hindu college. Former was started by the missionaries to spread the English western education while the latter by Indians in opposition to British ideas. Right in front of us was elegant building of the St. James Church, whose property was looted and stolen by the rebels during 1857. A canteen and a field hospital were established here by the rebels. The church was established by James Skinner & the churchyard has the Skinner family burial ground as well as the grave of his good friend, William Fraser. Next in our stop was the bungalow of William Fraser, a majestic colonial building which is known to be built on the basement Ali Mardan Khan’s (important Mughal noble) residence. Now, passing by the old buildings of the city we reached an Archaeological Museum which was once an important Mughal and British building. Called the Dara Shukoh Library, it was later made into the British Residency. This is where David Ochterlony lampooned as ‘Loony Akhtar’ lived. A few steps ahead is the Telegraph Memorial and remains of British Magazine, both memorials for the British; the loyal and faithful service of their officials, whose important deeds resulted in controlling the uprising. We finally reached the end of our walk at the Lothian Road Cemetery, the first British cemetery in Delhi. Our journey was an attempt to unravel the story of bravery and loyalty, tracing both sides of the story.
(posted by Niti Deoliya & Kanika Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks)
A rather congested scene at poole station during the first few months of operation of the badger-vectis services throughout bournemouth and poole
EDSA is the main thoroughfare in Metro #Manila and is the longest and the most congested highway in the metropolis. The construction of what was then called the "North-South Circumferential Road" started in the 1930s. It was then renamed to "Avenida 19 de Junio" after the birthdate of Jose Rizal, the national hero. Because of the misconception in the 1950s that it's 54km long, it was renamed to "Highway 54". Then the Republic Act No. 2140 was passed renaming to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue to honor him.
EDSA gained worldwide attention as the site of the peaceful People Power Revolution.
Portions of the avenue was featured in the film The Bourne Legacy starring Jeremy Renner.
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Microdermabrasion is a progressive, non-invasive treatment that propels natural mineral crystals onto the surface of the skin for gentle epidermal abrasion that reveals newer, healthier, younger looking skin.
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Stimulation: The vacuum action helps to stimulate microcirculation increasing the blood supply that provides nutrients needed for skin regeneration. It also stimulates formation of new collagen and elastin to improve skin texture and elasticity.
3.Is it painful?
The treatment is performed with little discomfort. At the most, sensitive clients might experience a slight sensation resembling a light sunburn. After treatment, the skin has a pink glow and you can resume your normal activities almost immediately. The procedure can be done during your lunch hour.
4.Is it safe?
Microdermabrasion offers a gentler alternative to more traumatic resurfacing treatments. It does not involve trauma or bleeding. The treament is executed slowly and progressively, removing only superficial layers of the epidermis to reveal a youthful complexion and glow. Your therapist has total control and works under strict hygienic conditions, using sterile, disposable treatment nozzles to ensure your safety.
5.How long does it take?
Each treatment takes 15-30 minutes. When combined with other treatments, it takes 45 minutes to an hour.
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7.Which skin problems can be treated?
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» sun-damaged skin uneven and granular skin fine lines and wrinkles
» enlarged pores
» blackheads superficial scars some stretch marks
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These are the plans to fix the freeway on ramps and off ramps to give better access to Valley Fair and Santana Row as well as better ways for people to change freeways without having to deal with the crowds going to Valley Fair and Santana Row. It is suppose to be one of the most expenisve projects to occur, costing around 150 million dollars to do. I think they should of thought about upgrading this area before Valley Fair expanded and before Santana Row was built, of course they'd bring a lot of traffic.
VTA website about the project
www.vta.org/projects/280_880_stevens_creek_blvd_improveme...
Here is another article about it that was in the Mr. Roadshow section of the Mercury News
Péage urbain de Londres, institué en 2003. La zone est traversée par un très grand nombre de lignes de bus, en rouge sur la carte
Peak Forest 5-2-03 Dove Holes Quarry looks a little congested as 60010 passes on 6H01 Northwich-Tunstead empty Brunner Mond hoppers
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A heritage walk to Kashmiri Gate this Sunday morning was a different and a special experience for we got a chance to know and explore one of the busiest areas of the Delhi City. The area which is frequently visited yet less ‘known’, the area which hides various traces of Indian history but is only termed as congested and filthy.
We all know how rapidly urban spaces change. It was seems incredible, but our first stop, Nicholson’s Cemetery, was located in the area which was a battleground for British and the Indian rebels during the 1857 revolt. The cemetery has both British & Indian burials. If Brigadier General John Nicholson was known for his excellent military skills then Master Yasudas Ramachandra was popular for his intellectual excellence. Our next stop was, the remains of one of the magnificent gates of old Delhi-the Kashmiri Gate. The road through it led to Kashmir and so gave it this name; likewise it also lent the name to the neighborhood around it. In close vicinity to the gate were the remains of the wall of the walled city of Shahjahanabad. It is important to note that not only was the city evolving but also its wall and the people nearby saw various ups and downs in their life time as the city transformed. Not to be ignored is the Bengali Club located at the Kashmiri Gate? Once it was a hub for promoting Bengali culture, customs, traditions and festivals but sadly it is in a forgotten state. We then proceeded to a place called Bada Bazaar which is known to have houses of various Mughal Nobles and British officials before the bazaar came up. None of us could miss the charm of Lal Masjid, also known as Fakhr-ul-Masajid, projecting itself amidst the old archaic surrounding architecture. Our heritage trail then proceeds towards the old buildings of two famous colleges of Delhi University, St. Stephens and the Hindu college. Former was started by the missionaries to spread the English western education while the latter by Indians in opposition to British ideas. Right in front of us was elegant building of the St. James Church, whose property was looted and stolen by the rebels during 1857. A canteen and a field hospital were established here by the rebels. The church was established by James Skinner & the churchyard has the Skinner family burial ground as well as the grave of his good friend, William Fraser. Next in our stop was the bungalow of William Fraser, a majestic colonial building which is known to be built on the basement Ali Mardan Khan’s (important Mughal noble) residence. Now, passing by the old buildings of the city we reached an Archaeological Museum which was once an important Mughal and British building. Called the Dara Shukoh Library, it was later made into the British Residency. This is where David Ochterlony lampooned as ‘Loony Akhtar’ lived. A few steps ahead is the Telegraph Memorial and remains of British Magazine, both memorials for the British; the loyal and faithful service of their officials, whose important deeds resulted in controlling the uprising. We finally reached the end of our walk at the Lothian Road Cemetery, the first British cemetery in Delhi. Our journey was an attempt to unravel the story of bravery and loyalty, tracing both sides of the story.
(posted by Niti Deoliya & Kanika Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks)
.A heritage walk to Kashmiri Gate this Sunday morning was a different and a special experience for we got a chance to know and explore one of the busiest areas of the Delhi City. The area which is frequently visited yet less ‘known’, the area which hides various traces of Indian history but is only termed as congested and filthy.
We all know how rapidly urban spaces change. It was seems incredible, but our first stop, Nicholson’s Cemetery, was located in the area which was a battleground for British and the Indian rebels during the 1857 revolt. The cemetery has both British & Indian burials. If Brigadier General John Nicholson was known for his excellent military skills then Master Yasudas Ramachandra was popular for his intellectual excellence. Our next stop was, the remains of one of the magnificent gates of old Delhi-the Kashmiri Gate. The road through it led to Kashmir and so gave it this name; likewise it also lent the name to the neighborhood around it. In close vicinity to the gate were the remains of the wall of the walled city of Shahjahanabad. It is important to note that not only was the city evolving but also its wall and the people nearby saw various ups and downs in their life time as the city transformed. Not to be ignored is the Bengali Club located at the Kashmiri Gate? Once it was a hub for promoting Bengali culture, customs, traditions and festivals but sadly it is in a forgotten state. We then proceeded to a place called Bada Bazaar which is known to have houses of various Mughal Nobles and British officials before the bazaar came up. None of us could miss the charm of Lal Masjid, also known as Fakhr-ul-Masajid, projecting itself amidst the old archaic surrounding architecture. Our heritage trail then proceeds towards the old buildings of two famous colleges of Delhi University, St. Stephens and the Hindu college. Former was started by the missionaries to spread the English western education while the latter by Indians in opposition to British ideas. Right in front of us was elegant building of the St. James Church, whose property was looted and stolen by the rebels during 1857. A canteen and a field hospital were established here by the rebels. The church was established by James Skinner & the churchyard has the Skinner family burial ground as well as the grave of his good friend, William Fraser. Next in our stop was the bungalow of William Fraser, a majestic colonial building which is known to be built on the basement Ali Mardan Khan’s (important Mughal noble) residence. Now, passing by the old buildings of the city we reached an Archaeological Museum which was once an important Mughal and British building. Called the Dara Shukoh Library, it was later made into the British Residency. This is where David Ochterlony lampooned as ‘Loony Akhtar’ lived. A few steps ahead is the Telegraph Memorial and remains of British Magazine, both memorials for the British; the loyal and faithful service of their officials, whose important deeds resulted in controlling the uprising. We finally reached the end of our walk at the Lothian Road Cemetery, the first British cemetery in Delhi. Our journey was an attempt to unravel the story of bravery and loyalty, tracing both sides of the story.
(posted by Niti Deoliya & Kanika Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks)
These mirrors are seen on roads all over Taiwan. The roads are very congested, not very wide and often curvy.
Selfie sticks are being banned in many popular congested cities claiming it is a safety issue.
These sticks were invented to place your mobile phone on to take a portrait of you and the destination of choice.
Self-portaits have been around for centuries.
Painters have been employed by royals and those of prominence to replicate their self image.
With the development of the camera in the 1800s most people could take on the task of the self-portrait on their own.
The invention of the mobile phone and built in camera made self-portrait photos even more immediately available.
Moments that seemed to take forever are just a click away.
There are the naysayers..those that believe you cannot take a real photo without a real camera.
I beg to differ.
The composition of living breathing things is all around you.
This modern day camera can capture, paint, and frame a moment in time quicker then any news source these days.
You can take a selfie without that stick and retake if your smile is not quite right.
Also in Chandni Chowk, where the traffic is chronically congested. This boy was riding in a bicycle-pulled cart, petting the cart-pulling horse behind him as the traffic stalled.
Péage urbain de Londres, institué en 2003. La zone est traversée par un très grand nombre de lignes de bus, en rouge sur la carte
Saigon, Vietnam - Jul 14, 2015. The streets of Saigon are crowded with scooters, motorbikes. With more than 9 million people, it is the most populous metropolitan area in Vietnam.
Not long ago this street leading to Amritsar's Harmandir Sahib/ Golden Temple was a typically congested, narrow and dusty Indian street. Just look at it now! Although pedestrianized, a couple of motor scooters still managed to sneak through. We are now walking on the sidewalk, have just come on here from the largely pedestrianized street. I got ripped off here at this point. One is supposed to cover one's head while going to the Golden Temple, and we have vendors hassling you to buy head covers. One elderly Sikh gentleman put a head cover on my head and said, pay anything you like. I gave him 20 Indian rupees. Seeing a 50 rupee note in my wallet, he insisted on that too. The disposable bandana wouldn't have been worth more than 5 or 10 Indian rupees, and although 70 Indian rupees was still really quite a pittance, I did not like the way the well dressed elderly Sikh gentleman tried to take advantage of his age to rip me off all that extra money. My sis in law was severely pissed at my naivety but in the end the incident was soon forgotten. (Amritsar, Punjab, northern India, Nov. 2017)
Route E3 diverted onto the congested A4 after Sutton Court Road was shut southbound from the junction just visible behind the bus due to Thames Water roadworks.
London United SP145 on Route E3, Great West Road/Chiswick
This is a sad day today. This morning we had to put down Jackie because her congestive heart failure had gone beyond what could be handled with medication.
Many of you know Jackie's story. My husband found her 9 years ago, abandoned in a parking lot, and he brought her home. Right from the beginning she fit in with us, and adored Junior, our other dog. The Vet told us she'd been abused, and as a result of that, she had seizures (controlled by meds).
She was an amazing dog with an amazing spirit. Her leg had been twisted (by the sob who had her before!) and she limped for the first year. But, she did her own PT...she'd stretch out on the floor, and crawl with her front paws, while her back legs were stretched outward. As a result, she strengthened that leg, all by herself, and stopped limping. The Vet said he'd never seen that happened before.
She adored Junior. He was her big brother. She looked up to him. Even now, when we came home from the Vet's, he was sniffing her leash, and my legs as if to say, where is she. Well, now she is in doggie heaven, eating real chicken and playing with Sammie, (Junior's brother).
We will miss her lots. She was a funny dog...used to make us laugh. Used to get us mad when she barked while we were eating, but I'd give anything to hear that bark again.
Love you, Jackie!
1. Jackie, 2. Junior and Jackie, 3. Spring Is In The Air, 4. If Looks Could Kill, 5. I Don't Want to Get Sunburned., 6. Jackie Tells A Joke, 7. Jackie's Ears, 8. Jackie is pensive, 9. Magic Carpet Ride, 10. jackie with treat, 11. Safe, 12. Jackie and her treat, 13. A Snow Bunny14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available
A Pilot is a mariner who guides ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths. Pilots are expert shiphandlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways. Pilots are responsible under the law and maritime custom for conducting the safe navigation of the vessel. With the exception of the Panama Canal, the pilot is only an advisor, as the captain remains in legal command of the vessel.
Pilotage is one of the oldest, least-known professions, it is as old as sea travel itself. The oldest recorded history dates back to the 7th century BC yet it is one of the most important in maritime safety. The economic and environmental risk from today's large cargo ships makes the role of the pilot essential.
Here the Algeciras Pilot (Corporación de Prácticos del Puerto Bahía de Algeciras) is in control of the docking process (probably the one with the red hat).
Here is their website detailing contact and boarding procedures to the followed. Boarding a container ship from the pilot vessel can be very dangerous:
www.practicosalgeciras.es/English/Main.php
More about Maritime Pilots here:
Stencilled notices inside the tramcar. Trams have been taken off the streets on some of the most congested streets in the city and also from the Howrah bridge. They still soldier on though wherever they are still allowed to operate. (May 2009)
Our Daily Challenge - "Free"
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What would it be like to be a bird? How would it feel to be free of gravitational constraints? Travelling above the congested maze of city streets would be relaxing, efficient, and unbelievably enjoyable. Being able to go anywhere at any time would open up a whole new world of possibilities!
I could cross physical boundaries, governmental borders, and mental inhibitions with ease. By defying hundreds of laws that most mere humans are bound to, I could lift a tremendous weight off of my shoulders. But then the more I think about it, the more I realize that a world where nobody is stuck within today's bounds would be a very scary place. Imagine how our lives would change if, all of a sudden, everyone could fly:
To impose governmental borders, we'd all exist inside glass bubbles, or perhaps some sort of sci-fi force field.. To prevent accidents and illegal immigration, typical rules would be imposed (and perhaps trackers implanted) on each of us while in a country's airspace. Checkstops, border crossings, and flying police officers would pervade the sky, and flying would no longer be the majestically free experience we see in the flight of birds. It, too, would become a "humanized" experience where every aspect is under strict and logical control.
It seems that the more things humans understand and learn to do, the more rules are created to cope with those changes. With enhanced freedom, increased control and limitation seems to follow naturally. And for this reason alone, humans can *never* be as wonderfully, completely free as animals. We do it to ourselves!
Nature's perfection is too complicated for the human mind to understand, and the feeble ways we've tried to mimic its unbreakable laws are incredibly limiting. What would life be like if we'd learned to embrace the guidance of nature, rather than oppose it so fervidly?
.A heritage walk to Kashmiri Gate this Sunday morning was a different and a special experience for we got a chance to know and explore one of the busiest areas of the Delhi City. The area which is frequently visited yet less ‘known’, the area which hides various traces of Indian history but is only termed as congested and filthy.
We all know how rapidly urban spaces change. It was seems incredible, but our first stop, Nicholson’s Cemetery, was located in the area which was a battleground for British and the Indian rebels during the 1857 revolt. The cemetery has both British & Indian burials. If Brigadier General John Nicholson was known for his excellent military skills then Master Yasudas Ramachandra was popular for his intellectual excellence. Our next stop was, the remains of one of the magnificent gates of old Delhi-the Kashmiri Gate. The road through it led to Kashmir and so gave it this name; likewise it also lent the name to the neighborhood around it. In close vicinity to the gate were the remains of the wall of the walled city of Shahjahanabad. It is important to note that not only was the city evolving but also its wall and the people nearby saw various ups and downs in their life time as the city transformed. Not to be ignored is the Bengali Club located at the Kashmiri Gate? Once it was a hub for promoting Bengali culture, customs, traditions and festivals but sadly it is in a forgotten state. We then proceeded to a place called Bada Bazaar which is known to have houses of various Mughal Nobles and British officials before the bazaar came up. None of us could miss the charm of Lal Masjid, also known as Fakhr-ul-Masajid, projecting itself amidst the old archaic surrounding architecture. Our heritage trail then proceeds towards the old buildings of two famous colleges of Delhi University, St. Stephens and the Hindu college. Former was started by the missionaries to spread the English western education while the latter by Indians in opposition to British ideas. Right in front of us was elegant building of the St. James Church, whose property was looted and stolen by the rebels during 1857. A canteen and a field hospital were established here by the rebels. The church was established by James Skinner & the churchyard has the Skinner family burial ground as well as the grave of his good friend, William Fraser. Next in our stop was the bungalow of William Fraser, a majestic colonial building which is known to be built on the basement Ali Mardan Khan’s (important Mughal noble) residence. Now, passing by the old buildings of the city we reached an Archaeological Museum which was once an important Mughal and British building. Called the Dara Shukoh Library, it was later made into the British Residency. This is where David Ochterlony lampooned as ‘Loony Akhtar’ lived. A few steps ahead is the Telegraph Memorial and remains of British Magazine, both memorials for the British; the loyal and faithful service of their officials, whose important deeds resulted in controlling the uprising. We finally reached the end of our walk at the Lothian Road Cemetery, the first British cemetery in Delhi. Our journey was an attempt to unravel the story of bravery and loyalty, tracing both sides of the story.
(posted by Niti Deoliya & Kanika Singh, team members, Delhi Heritage Walks)
I’d already clocked this Mercedes driving quite aggressively ahead of me in congested traffic on the M60, constantly moving between lanes without much care as to whether there was a gap to move into or not. This proved a poor strategy as it came barrelling up behind me 10 minutes later on the M62 after the traffic had cleared, so presumably I’d passed him at some point in the queuing traffic. Clearly he hadn’t calmed down though as he then pulled this little stunt... Remember the wide angle lens of a dashcam makes distances look further. It felt pretty close for the van driver from where I was sat.
Quite a hideous looking car I thought, not sure what model it is, but what on earth were Mercedes thinking?
78, of Desoto, TX. USACE HQ, Engineer Battalion, Los Angeles District.
He died March 1, 2010 from congestive heart failure at his home.
A 1954 graduate of West Point served in Korea and Vietnam. He obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was appointed in 1965 as military aide to President Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1978, he was promoted to brigadier general and became the Corps of Engineers’ first African American general officer and earned a Bronze Star. He served as deputy director of Civil Works and in 1980 assumed command of the Southwestern Division, a position he held until his retirement in 1983 as a major general.
Robinson left the White House determined to “catch up” with his contemporaries, some of whom had already been to Vietnam twice. He did go to Vietnam and served as a deputy group commander and commander of the 39th Engineer Battalion.
Robinson’s distinguished career didn’t stop with the U.S. Army. He became VP of Southland Corporation. He also served seven years as vice chairman and then chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He has served as chairman and CEO of a Dallas construction management. Additionally, he served on the board of directors of the LBJ Foundation, Inc., and the Better Business Bureau, as well as been a member of the Dallas Citizens' Council, the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Greater Dallas Chamber, and the Dallas Black Chamber.
Manoeuvring through a congested part of town- my boatman manouevres our rather large craft through a rather congested part of town. Our boat was a fairly large one, and my boat man was actually a kid no more than 14-15 years old- in fact he seemed to have hardly outgrown his nappies! Yet, his navigational skills with that large craft were very impressive indeed. I am in the Kompong Phluk floating village on the mighty Tonle Sap lake near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The row of houses on either side of the channel probably means that this is the village high street. During the dry season, this canal would be an unsealed road, with motor scooters zipping about ane people about, going about their daily business. The stilt houses you see on either side of the canal are actually nearly two storeys tall, so it's a helluva climb to get up to the houses during dry season. That's when the locals also take full advantage of the dry period by drying fish, making rice paper and rice cakes, collecting firewood etc. Come the monsoon rains and the Tonle Sap lake expands several times it's original size and floods the village completely, with the water rising about two storeys high, almost all the way to the floorboards of the houses. This is the scene then, with the boat the only way to get around town. Detailed notes about the Tonle Sap lake appeared earlier in this album. (see previous pictures). (Kompong Phluk floating village on the Tonle Sap lake, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Oct. 2008)