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Business surveys in Latin America consistently show that skills gaps are a serious bottleneck to firm growth and competitiveness. Lack of responsiveness by providers of technical education and professional training is often blamed for this situation. What innovations are possible to improve the quality and relevance of those programs? What role should governments, employers, universities, and civil society play in shaping the approach to technical education and professional training in Latin America? What can we learn from reforms in the region and abroad? The Dialogue and CAF - Development Bank of Latin America hosted a wide-ranging full-day seminar that brought together academics, policymakers, and other experts from the Western Hemisphere to discuss the future of technical education and professional training in Latin America.

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La madeleine o petit madeleine,zest,burro,francese,proust,dorareite madeleine è un dolce tipico del comune di Commercy, nel nord-est della Francia, e in seguito di tutta la nazione in genere. Le madeleine sono dei piccoli dolcetti soffici con una particolare forma a conchiglia, derivata dallo stampo in cui vengono cotte. Il sapore è simile a quello del plum cake, sebbene la consistenza sia leggermente diversa e il gusto sia più delicato, con un aroma di burro e limone più pronunciato. Oltre al classico stampo, occorrono pochi strumenti per fare delle madeleine. Le ricette tradizionali in genere includono gli ingredienti di base per qualunque dolce, ovvero farina, uova, burro, zucchero e spesso vaniglia e nocciole finemente tritate.

 

Alcune fonti, incluso il New Oxford American Dictionary, riportano che le madeleines sono chiamate così in onore di Madeleine Paulmier, una pasticciera del XIX secolo. Altre fonti riportano Madeleine Paulmier come una cuoca vissuta nel XVIII secolo che aveva lavorato per Stanisław Leszczyński, il cui genero, Luigi XV di Francia, scelse il nome dei dolcetti in onore a lei.

Le madeleine, fuori dal territorio francese, sono forse più famose per l'associazione con l'opera di Marcel Proust Alla ricerca del tempo perduto¹ (À la recherche du temps perdu), nella quale il narratore mangia una petite madeleine (o madeleinette) e questa risveglia in lui dei ricordi della sua infanzia, divenendo in questo modo il catalizzatore dell'opera stessa.

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Madeleinettes

 

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"Già da molti anni di Combray tutto ciò che non era il teatro o il dramma del coricarmi nonesisteva più per me, quando in una giornata d'inverno, rientrando a casa, mia madre, vedendomi infreddolito, mi propose di prendere, contrariamente alla mia abitudine, un po' di tè. Rifiutai dapprima, e poi, non so perché, mutai d'avviso. Ella mandò a prendere una di quelle focacce pienotte e corte chiamate «maddalenine», che paiono aver avuto come stampo la valva scanalata d'una conchiglia.

Ed ecco, macchinalmente, oppresso dalla giornata grigia e dalla previsione d'un triste domani, portai alle labbra un cucchiaino di tè, in cui avevo inzuppato un pezzo di «maddalena». Ma, nel momento stesso che quel sorso misto a briciole di focaccia toccò il mio palato, trasalii, attento a quanto avveniva in me di straordinario. Un piacere delizioso m'aveva invaso, isolato, senza nozione della sua causa. M'aveva reso indifferenti le vicissitudini della vita, le sue calamità, la sua brevità illusoria, nel modo stesso che agisce l'amore, colmandomi d'un'essenza preziosa: o meglio quest'essenza non era in me. era me stesso. Avevo cessato di sentirmi mediocre, contingente, mortale. Donde m'era potuta venire quella gioia violenta? Sentivo ch'era legata al sapore del tè e della focaccia, ma la sorpassava incommensurabilmente, non doveva essere della stessa natura. Donde veniva? Che significava? Dove afferrarla?

 

Bevo un secondo sorso in cui non trovo nulla di più che nel primo, un terzo dal quale ricevo meno che dal secondo. E' tempo ch'io mi fermi, la virtù della bevanda sembra diminuire. E chiaro che la verità che cerco non è in essa, ma in me. Essa l'ha risvegliata, ma non la conosce, e non può che ripetere indefinitamente, con forza sempre minore, quella stessa testimonianza che io sono incapace d'interpretare e che voglio almeno poterle donare di nuovo e ritrovare a mia disposizione intatta, fra poco, per.una spiegazione decisiva. Depongo la tazza e mi rivolgo al mio animo. Tocca a esso trovare la verità. Ma come? Grave incertezza, ogni qualvolta l'animo nostro si sente sorpassato da sé medesimo; quando lui, il ricercatore, è al tempo stesso anche il paese tenebroso dove deve cercare e dove tutto il suo bagaglio non gli servirà a nulla. Cercare? non soltanto: creare. Si trova di fronte a qualcosa che ancora non è, e che esso solo può rendere reale, poi far entrare nella sua luce.

 

E ricomincio a domandarmi che mai potesse essere quello stato sconosciuto, che non portava con sé alcuna prova logica, ma l'evidenza della sua felicità, della sua realtà dinanzi alla quale ogni altra svaniva. Voglio provarvi a farlo riapparire. Indietreggio col pensiero al momento in cui ho bevuto il primo sorso di tè. Ritrovo lo stesso stato, senza una nuova luce. Chiedo al mio animo ancora uno sforzo, gli chiedo di ricondurmi di nuovo la sensazione che fugge. E perché niente spezzi l'impeto con cui tenterà di riafferrarla, allontano ogni ostacolo, ogni pensiero estraneo, mi difendo l'udito e l'attenzione dai rumori della stanza accanto. Ma, sentendo come l'animo mio si stanchi senza successo, lo costringo a prendersi quella distrazione che gli rifiutavo, a pensare ad altro, a ripigliar vigore prima d'un tentativo supremo. Poi, una seconda volta, gli faccio intorno il vuoto; di nuovo gli metto di fronte il sapore ancora recente di quel primo sorso, e sento in me trasalire qualcosa che si sposta e che vorrebbe alzarsi, qualcosa che si fosse come disancorata, a una grande profondità, non so che sia, ma sale adagio adagio; sento la resistenza, e odo il rumore delle distanze traversate.

 

Certo, ciò che palpita così in fondo a me dev'essere l'immagine, il ricordo visivo, che, legato a quel sapore, tenta di seguirlo fino a me. Ma si agita in modo troppo confuso; percepisco appena il riflesso neutro in cui si confonde l'inafferrabile turbinio dei colori smossi; ma non so distinguere la forma, né chiederle, come al solo interprete possibile, di tradurmi la testimonianza del suo contemporaneo, del suo inseparabile compagno, il sapore, chiederle di rivelarmi di quale circostanza particolare, di quale epoca del passato si tratti.

 

Toccherà mai la superficie della mia piena coscienza quel ricordo, l'attimo antico che l'attrazione d'un attimo identico è venuta così di lontano a richiamare, a commuovere, a sollevare nel più profondo di me stesso? Non so. Adesso non sento più nulla, s'è fermato, è ridisceso forse; chi sa se risalirà mai dalle sue tenebre? Debbo ricominciare, chinarmi su di lui dieci volte. E ogni volta la viltà, che ci distoglie da ogni compito difficile, da ogni impresa importante, m'ha consigliato di lasciar stare, di bere il mio tè pensando semplicemente ai miei fastidi di oggi, ai miei desideri di domani, che si possono ripercorrere senza fatica.

 

E ad un tratto il ricordo m'è apparso. Quel sapore era quello del pezzetto di «maddalena» che la domenica mattina a Combray (giacché quel giorno non uscivo prima della messa ), quando andavo a salutarla nella sua camera, la zia Léonie mi offriva dopo averlo bagnato nel suo infuso di tè o di tiglio.

 

La vista della focaccia, prima d'assaggiarla, non m'aveva ricordato niente; forse perché, avendone viste spesso, senza mangiarle, sui vassoi dei pasticcieri, la loro immagine aveva lasciato quei giorni di Combray per unirsi ad altri giorni più recenti; forse perché di quei ricordi così a lungo abbandonati fuori della memoria, niente sopravviveva, tutto s'era disgregato; le forme - anche quella della conchiglietta di pasta - così grassamente sensuale sotto la sua veste a pieghe severa e devota - erano abolite, o, sonnacchiose, avevano perduto la forza d'espansione che avrebbe loro permesso di raggiungere la coscienza. Ma, quando niente sussiste d'un passato antico, dopo la morte degli esseri, dopo la distruzione delle cose, più tenui ma più vividi, più immateriali, più persistenti, più fedeli, l'odore e il sapore, lungo tempo ancora perdurano, come anime, a ricordare, ad attendere, a sperare, sopra la rovina di tutto il resto, portando sulla loro stilla quasi impalpabile, senza vacillare, l'immenso edificio del ricordo.

 

E, appena ebbi riconosciuto il sapore del pezzetto di«maddalena» inzuppato nel tiglio che mi dava la zia (pur ignorando sempre e dovendo rimandare a molto più tardi la scoperta della ragione per cui questo ricordo mi rendesse così felice), subito la vecchia casa grigia sulla strada, nella quale era la sua stanza, si adattò come uno scenario di teatro al piccolo padiglione sul giardino, dietro di essa, costruito per i miei genitori (il lato tronco che solo avevo riveduto fin allora); e con la casa la città, la piazza dove mi mandavano prima di colazione, le vie dove andavo in escursione dalla mattina alla sera e con tutti i tempi, le passeggiate che si facevano se il tempo era bello. E come in quel gioco in cui i Giapponesi si divertono a immergere in una scodella di porcellana piena d'acqua dei pezzetti di carta fin allora indistinti,, che, appena immersi, si distendono, prendono contorno, si colorano, si differenziano, diventano fiori, case, figure umane consistenti e riconoscibili, così ora tutti i fiori del nostro giardino e quelli del parco di Swann, e le ninfee della Vivonne e la buona gente del villaggio e le loro casette e la chiesa e tutta Combray e i suoi dintorni, tutto quello che vien prendendo forma e solidità, è sorto, città e giardini, dalla mia tazza di tè."

 

Marcel Proust: Alla ricerca del tempo perduto¹ (À la recherche du temps perdu), I capitolo "Combray" del primo libro "La strada di Swann"

 

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Madeleines

 

Ricetta per 25 dolcetti - Tempo di reparazione: 20 minuti - Tempo di cottura: 10 minuti

Ingredienti

2 uovo, 150 gr. di zucchero, 150 gr. di farina, 125 gr. di burro morbido, 1 bustina di zucchero a velo, sale, mezzo cucchiaino di lievito, qualche goccia di aroma fior d' arancio.

Preparazione

Sbattere l'uovo intero insieme allo zucchero, al sale e allo zucchero a velo. Incorporare la farina all'impasto, e dopo averlo lavorato, aggiungere anche il burro. Aggiungere il lievito e mescolare.

 

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Mettere il composto nello stampo per madeleine e infornare finché non dorano.

 

Miranda Miller makes easy work of the blown out chute on stage 4. Her consistent day took her to 4th place.

Inspired by the consistently sold-out Writing for Film & Television Summer Intensive Program, the Two-Weekend Intensive was designed for aspiring film and television writers with busy weekday schedules. Over the course of two weekends, participants learn a variety of screenwriting tools, techniques, and exercises that closely represent what students learn in the one-year Writing for Film & Television program.

 

Find out more about VFS’s one-year Writing for Film & Television program at vfs.com/writing.

Charlotte, NC

Neighborhood Theatre

www.neighborhoodtheatre.com/

    

Charlotte, NC

Neighborhood Theatre

www.neighborhoodtheatre.com/

    

Charlotte, NC

Neighborhood Theatre

www.neighborhoodtheatre.com/

 

Tea Leaf Green

www.tealeafgreen.com/

Well raise up our tent in any town that will have us. declares the new studio album by San Franciscos Tea Leaf Green. Produced by David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Counting Crows), the album presents eleven, well-crafted songs that tempt the listener to set off on the archetypal American adventure. In times past, you could run away and join the circus or ride the freight trains, and Tea Leaf Green offers the same seductive pull to todays kids. Sharing some of the style and substance of musical contemporaries My Morning Jacket, Wolfmother, and the Raconteurs, Tea Leaf Green conjures the spirit of bands like 70s Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and The Grateful Dead, taking classic sounds and giving them a present-day polish. Tea Leaf Green reminds us at every turn just how alluring rock n roll can be. Tea Leaf Green consistently delivers mind bending live performances to their loyal and ever-growing fan base. Nightly, the band explores the depths of their prodigious songbook, taking everyone along for an exhilarating ride. In a few short years, these road warriors have built a strong following, consistently filling venues across the country and becoming a warmly received, go-to band on the festival circuit with stand-out performances at Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, 10K Lakes, and The Echo Project, among others. The bands chops earned the respect of their contemporaries and they have shared the stage with The Dave Matthews Band, Trey Anastasio, Govt Mule, Bruce Hornsby, John Popper, Bob Weir, Sean Lennon and many others. Experience Tea Leaf Green for yourself...and enjoy the journey.

Josh Clark Guitar, Vocals

Trevor Garrod Keyboards, Vocals

Reed Mathis Bass, Vocals

Scott Rager Drums, Percussion

  

Business surveys in Latin America consistently show that skills gaps are a serious bottleneck to firm growth and competitiveness. Lack of responsiveness by providers of technical education and professional training is often blamed for this situation. What innovations are possible to improve the quality and relevance of those programs? What role should governments, employers, universities, and civil society play in shaping the approach to technical education and professional training in Latin America? What can we learn from reforms in the region and abroad? The Dialogue and CAF - Development Bank of Latin America hosted a wide-ranging full-day seminar that brought together academics, policymakers, and other experts from the Western Hemisphere to discuss the future of technical education and professional training in Latin America.

* I have been seeing bad dreams consistently since I moved into this flat 4 weeks ago.

* I'm spending so much money setting this place up. And I'm only really going to stick around for 6 months. Well 5 now.

* I have been to the A&E twice in a fortnight. What a fucking waste of time.

* I love the view from my lounge and bedroom [both over look the same car park].

* I ought to capture the carpark in time lapse. Project for next weekend.

* I cooked rice today - for the first time ever. It turned out like thai sticky rice.

* I'm going to watch PJ Harvey in concert - Even if I have to go alone.

* I'm getting better at pool but not at poker - although I know there is a luck vs skill rift here.

* I finally got a phone line.

* I can finally light a roaring coal fire.

* I live above a lingerie shop - and they make loads of jokes about that at work.

 

- End of random update : Jan 2009.

TIDE POOLIN'

 

Leo Carrillo beach in Malibu is consistently one of my favorite places to visit and photograph. I just love climbing around the rocks and investigating the tide pool. There are several ways to get there, but I usually take the 101 North to Malibu Canyon, head south over to Pacific Coast Highway, then West (a right turn) on PCH approximately 25 miles until you hit Leo Carrillo. From the Valley to Leo it's about a 45 minute to hour drive each way. The tide pool is just in front of the #3 lifeguard tower (and incidentally, dogs are allowed on leash from this tower and continuing west up the beach). I just google low tide Malibu to find out the best time to go there and check out the tide pool. Usually there's a several hour window about an hour before to an hour after low tide that's good. If you go after that, the waves usually are just hitting the rocks too hard and it can be dangerous to stand there. I always see tons of starfish (many different colors including orange, light blue, and purple), sea anemones (they are really fun to touch), mussels, crabs (little teeny black ones and bigger red ones), and even little fish swimming in the watery crags and crevices of the tide pool rocks. And I've spotted dolphins and whales from this beach. After an outing at Leo Carrillo, I always stop at this little food shack called Malibu Seafood, located just before you find yourself back at Malibu Canyon. It's totally no frills - you order food inside, wait for your number to be called, and find an open bench to sit down. My fave meals there are swordfish with rice pilaf and salad (the ranch is really good), fish and chips, clam chowder, or a pot of steamed clams in a nice broth.

 

Leo Carrillo State Park / Malibu photos by Lydia Marcus

 

As seen on my blog: fotonomous.blogspot.com/2008/08/tide-poolin.html

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

 

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

  

For more information on visiting Toronto visit:

www.seetorontonow.com/

 

For more information on visiting Canada visit:

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

  

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About this day of the trip:

 

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

 

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

 

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

 

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

 

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

 

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

 

Toronto, ON

 

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

 

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

 

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

 

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

 

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

 

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

 

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

 

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

 

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3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

 

Tour Code: 655-68

 

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

 

Visit:

 

Watkins Glen State Park New York

 

Niagara Falls, NY USA

 

Thundering Water Cultural Show

 

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

 

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 

Skylon Tower

 

Niagara Falls IMAX

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

 

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

 

Lake Ontario Cruise

 

Toronto City Hall

 

University of Toronto

 

CN Tower

 

Ontario Legislative Building

 

Chinatown

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner

 

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

 

Thousand Islands Cruise

 

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

 

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

 

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

 

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

 

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

 

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Toronto city, Ontario province, Canada country, North America continent

July 12th 2014

Consistent with my candid approach, I needed to find suitable backdrop at this wedding, The stairs worked perfect and the wedding party, less the bride, played their parts well!

ROMA ARCHEOLOGICA & RESTAURO ARCHITETTURA: I mega incassi della biglietteria del Colosseo. Chi ci guadagna davvero? Ecco l'intervista a Rosanna Cappelli, direttore generale di Electa, ARTRIBUNE (28|01|2016).

 

ROMA - I mega incassi della biglietteria del Colosseo. Chi ci guadagna davvero? Ecco l'intervista a Rosanna Cappelli, direttore generale di Electa, ARTRIBUNE (28|01|2016).

 

FOTO - Bookshop Electa al Colosseo - progetto studio di architettura Andrea Mandara - photo Claudia Pescatori.

 

Nelle scorse settimane un deputato di Scelta Civica ha compilato fior di interrogazioni parlamentari per vederci chiaro sulle concessioni per la gestione di alcuni grandi monumenti italiani. In particolare, il Colosseo viene gestito in proroga da anni con guadagni che a prima vista risultano decisamente consistenti per il concessionario. Dopo aver riportato le anticipazioni di Repubblica sulla faccenda, abbiamo sentito anche l'altra campana. Ecco l'intervista a Rosanna Cappelli, direttore generale di Electa.

 

Vi accusano di avere incassato più soldi del dovuto riguardo alla pluri-prorogata concessione per la biglietteria del Colosseo. È davvero tutto inventato? Qual è la vostra risposta?

 

Crediamo ci sia stato un fraintendimento e un’errata lettura degli atti di concessione da parte dell’onorevole Mazziotti, come poi si evince dal suo blog, a proposito dell’oggetto della concessione stessa. Che nel contratto recita, sulla falsariga della norma, “servizio editoriale e di vendita di cataloghi, materiali informativi“. Che altro non è che il servizio di libreria, oggetto della roy del 30.2% sul fatturato, che Mazziotti estende anche ai servizi collaterali, non previsti in gara e dunque non soggetti a roy nel contratto.

 

Come mai un parlamentare come Andrea Mazziotti di Celso, a vostro avviso, si “impegna” così contro di voi? Che idea vi siete fatti?

Nessuna idea. Comunque di tanto in tanto tornano sui media appelli o denunce politiche sulle concessioni dei servizi nei musei, prevalentemente per il tema della loro durata e del regime attuale di proroga reiterata. O per una presunzione di eccesso di profitto, a Roma come a Firenze, da parte dei privati.

 

Come ho scritto anche altrove, la perdita dell’aura che ha investito le soprintendenze italiane negli ultimi anni, per cause che sarebbe utile analizzare oltre gli appelli e le denunce, ha avuto effetti negativi anche sulle imprese private che più si sono sforzate nello stesso periodo di rendere possibile una collaborazione pubblico/privata, da molti teorizzata ma assai poco realmente sperimentata.

 

Ci dica dove ci sbagliamo: per quanto riguarda le mostre potete ricavare molto di più dal biglietto. La quota “mostre” del ticket vi restituisce una percentuale più alta della quota “monumento” tout court. Dunque al Colosseo c’è spesso una mostra in corso e il biglietto è pressoché obbligatorio per entrare nel monumento. Così incassate di royalties qualcosa come 10 milioni di euro l’anno, una cifra che di certo non spendete neppure lontanamente nella produzione delle mostre.

 

Dal 2005 Electa svolge per la Soprintendenza un insieme di servizi e di attività che il contratto definisce di valorizzazione del patrimonio, intendendo per patrimonio non il solo Colosseo o la sola area archeologica centrale, ma anche tutte le sedi del Museo Nazionale Romano (Palazzo Massimo, Terme di Diocleziano, Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi) e tutti i siti del suburbio della soprintendenza (via Appia, Parco delle Tombe della via Latina, Villa di Livia a Prima Porta, Gabii ecc.). Ciò per consentire la cura e la promozione dell’insieme dei beni, non solo di quelli autosufficienti o economicamente redditizi come il Colosseo.

 

Venne allora stabilito, per la concessione della valorizzazione, un principio di unitarietà e di sussidiarietà che è quello che ha sempre guidato la Soprintendenza anche nelle attività ordinarie di tutela e di conservazione: utilizzare le risorse in utile derivate dalle mostre al Colosseo o nell’area archeologica centrale per mostre, restauri, ricerche, studi, servizi accessori estesi al resto del patrimonio. Electa in questi anni non ha solo prodotto tutte le mostre della soprintendenza (al Colosseo come nelle sedi del Museo Nazionale Romano, da ultime Henry Moore e Forza delle rovine, entrambe senza biglietto specifico di ingresso), ma ha anche progettato e realizzato tutto il sistema di segnaletica della soprintendenza, il Museo Palatino e ora il Museo del Foro (progettato dallo Studio Mario Bellini di Milano), collaborato al riallestimento del Museo delle Terme di Diocleziano, dei sotterranei delle Terme di Caracalla, della Villa di Livia a Prima Porta. E così via.

 

Il programma annuale viene elaborato dal soprintendente e dai suoi responsabili; la spesa viene condivisa e rendicontata in trasparenza.

Quando Repubblica ha riportato le interrogazioni di Mazziotti alla Camera, molte persone a Roma hanno esultato: “Finalmente si tocca uno dei tanti bancomat della politica romana“. Non siete proprio amati. Come mai?

 

Non so rispondere a questa domanda. E non credo che il riferimento sia a Electa. La casa editrice, che ha settant’anni di storia e opera prevalentemente al nord, è costituita da professionalità di valore (archeologi, storici dell’arte, capo-redattori, esperti di economia della cultura…) selezionate sulla base dei loro saperi, competenze e interessi. Fra queste risorse, diverse sono impegnate nella sede romana, proprio per la concessione della Soprintendenza di Roma, che Electa dal suo avvio ha affidato alla mia responsabilità, per la mia formazione di studi (archeologia classica) e per le mie precedenti esperienze di lavoro.

 

Riguardo alla concessione del Colosseo e dei Fori Imperiali, cosa la soddisfa particolarmente e cosa la delude, onestamente, del servizio che date?

Importante non definire la nostra attività come la concessione dei Colosseo e dei Fori Imperiali, anche se in forma abbreviata. Quasi sempre anche da questa parziale definizione deriva la distorta analisi dei conti economici poi ripresa anche dalla stampa. La concessione riguarda undici siti e musei della soprintendenza, non i Fori imperiali che sono in gestione al Comune.

 

Giusta precisazione. Buttiamo giù un po’ di cose che vi hanno resi orgogliosi del vostro lavoro…

 

Si tratta di un insieme molto vasto e eterogeneo, dotato di un centro, di un cuore pulsante (il Colosseo e l’area archeologica centrale) che negli anni ha visto, sicuramente anche con il contributo di Electa, una crescita impressionante del pubblico dei visitatori. Al nostro inizio, il Colosseo, gratuito al primo ordine, registrava 300mila visitatori all’anno; nel 2015 abbiamo raggiunto il traguardo di 6,6 milioni di visitatori.

Sempre al nostro inizio non erano stati aperti o riaperti al pubblico Palazzo Altemps, Palazzo Massimo, Terme di Diocleziano, Crypta Balbi. Domus Aurea, Villa dei Quintili e Cecilia Metella.

 

Il lavoro compiuto dalla Soprintendenza è stato immenso sul piano della ricerca, del restauro, della tutela, della gestione. Non si è riusciti a progredire ugualmente, o con lo stesso slancio, sul piano delle infrastrutture di servizi che occorrono per la cura del pubblico: e mi riferisco in particolare all’attività di progettazione (e conseguente realizzazione) di spazi idonei a ospitare i servizi per il pubblico.

 

Arriviamo così ai problemi…

In Italia, a Roma, nell’area dei Fori, non si sono mai del tutto risolti alcuni nodi di antica memoria: la permanenza o meno della strada di attraversamento dei Fori, le connessioni tra l’area statale e quella comunale, e così via. Roma, poi, a differenza di Milano, e forse proprio per la pressione del suo passato, non ha mai sviluppato una vera cultura dell’arredo urbano, del design, della qualità dei progetti anche di piccola scala. Ecco, questo è mancato, con conseguenze immaginabili nella gestione dei servizi in spazi inadeguati per qualità e per dimensioni rispetto ai flussi dei visitatori.

 

Gestire una libreria al Colosseo senza magazzino, servendo milioni di visitatori, comporta ad esempio una logistica assai complessa e costosa per il rifornimento della merce, in orari quasi notturni, che non è proprio il massimo per un editore libraio. E questi limiti certo influiscono anche sulla qualità dell’offerta.

 

Da cosa nasce la joint venture che vi vede, al Colosseo, alleati con Coop Culture? Cosa risponde a chi maliziosamente vede in tutto ciò una ecumenica alleanza imbattibile sul piano politico?

 

L’alleanza con Coopculture deriva da una vecchia intesa di Electa (allora Elemond) con la Lega delle Cooperative. L’intesa era riassunta in una lettera di poche righe, che ebbi modo di leggere tempo fa, e risaliva alla fine degli Anni Ottanta, all’Electa che non era ancora parte del gruppo Mondadori. Se malizia c’era, si riferiva ad altri protagonisti della vita politica e imprenditoriale del Paese.

 

Lei riesce a dirci, in maniera approssimativa ma facendoci comprendere gli ordini di grandezza, a quanto potrebbe ammontare non in valore assoluto, ma in percentuale, il margine di guadagno netto generato dalla vostra attività complessiva per la Soprintendenza?

La marginalità operativa lorda cambia a seconda del servizio o dell’attività. Inferiore al 10% per le librerie, in negativo per l’editoria, non superiore per obbligo di contratto al 14% per le mostre e la valorizzazione.

 

Non crede – pur contro il suo interesse – che le pubbliche amministrazioni dovrebbero guadagnare di più da queste concessioni? O per lo meno ottenere di più in termini di servizi?

 

Fin dall’inizio di questa attività e ancora oggi ritengo che in questo settore la crescita dell’impresa privata potrà esserci solo se in parallelo si rafforzerà la struttura pubblica di governo e controllo nella gestione del patrimonio culturale. E dunque potranno crescere le attività e i servizi di fruizione e di valorizzazione, per il pubblico come per il privato.

 

Il Colosseo è praticamente saturo e ha avuto un aumento incredibile di visitatori. Quali azioni prevedete per aumentare gli orari di apertura e per rendere più produttiva la giornata?

 

Electa, d’intesa con la Soprintendenza, ha affidato all’Università Bocconi e a un gruppo di specialisti una ricerca sulle scelte da fare per biglietti, prezzi, orari di visita per il pubblico. La ricerca, che sta per giungere a conclusione, ha rafforzato la convinzione, che c’era da tempo, della necessità non rimandabile, per l’archeologia di Roma come per la prevalenza dei musei italiani, di introdurre maggiore flessibilità, anche per una distribuzione più sostenibile dei visitatori nell’arco della giornata, o nei diversi giorni della settimana, o nelle stagioni di minore pressione turistica.

Il sistema di offerta dovrebbe essere quindi interamente rinnovato a partire dalla primavera estate 2016 in tutte le sedi della Soprintendenza. La ricerca cui facevo cenno sarà pubblicata dalla casa editrice.

 

Come mai, al Colosseo, avete atteso la cacciata dei terrificanti camion bar prima di offrire almeno un distributore di acqua ai vostri visitatori/clienti? Decisione della Soprintendenza?

 

Ogni decisione in tema di servizi al pubblico appartiene alla Soprintendenza, non al concessionario.

 

Piazza del Colosseo (di “proprietà” del Comune di Roma e non dello Stato come il Colosseo stesso) è l’emblema dell’anarchia, della prepotenza, dell’illegalità e del degrado che uccide Roma. Impostori, ladri, facilitatori, finti turisti, saltafila e abusivi di ogni risma. Voi siete un operatore economico importantissimo della piazza: avete mai preso posizione nettamente a riguardo?

 

Anche su questo piano, l’azione del concessionario ha dovuto purtroppo limitarsi a ridurre i danni che derivano da un’insostenibile situazione di degrado: intanto i danni al monumento, poi al pubblico dei visitatori, infine alla Soprintendenza e al concessionario. E per azioni finalizzate alla riduzione dei danni intendo il rafforzamento della segnaletica di orientamento, la dotazione di personale adeguato all’accoglienza e al controllo degli accessi, il rafforzamento del sistema delle prenotazioni, la crescita degli ingressi per lo smaltimento e l’ordinamento delle file.

 

A tal proposito, ci dà la sua visione sulla ristorazione di museo oggi in Italia? Noi siamo abbastanza disperati. Specie in raffronto all’estero.

La maggior parte dei musei italiani (non parliamo neppure dell’archeologia monumentale) è ospitata in palazzi storici, privi quindi di spazi idonei a caffetterie o ristoranti. Che, al pari delle librerie, hanno quasi sempre dovuto accontentarsi di ambienti di risulta, di infelice collocazione e di inadeguata dimensione. Con il risultato di una gestione economicamente insostenibile, e il conseguente abbassamento della qualità del servizio. Non di rado abbandonato in corso di svolgimento del contratto. Occorrono investimenti importanti per servizi di qualità, o dalla parte del pubblico, o dalla parte del privato. E formule contrattuali meno onerose di quelle che le stazioni appaltanti, nel timore dei danni erariali o di rilievi della Corte dei Conti, sono state in grado di elaborare.

 

Come è il rapporto con il Soprintendente Archeologico di Roma Francesco Prosperetti – titolare del Colosseo – e quale è il giudizio sulle sue visioni e i suoi progetti?

 

Francesco Prosperetti è un Direttore generale con una lunga esperienza nell’amministrazione dei beni culturali; sottolineo il ruolo perché anche da quell’esperienza, oltre che da caratteristiche personali, derivano, a mio parere, due specifiche che mi è sembrato di cogliere nella sua guida della Soprintendenza: la leggerezza con la quale supera le innumerevoli difficoltà operative del quotidiano spiccio e l’entusiasmo con il quale invece muove e coordina progetti più ambiziosi. La sua formazione di architetto è messa generosamente a disposizione dell’archeologia, una disciplina alla quale è profondamente legato, anche per una lunga consuetudine di vita e per un’educata curiosità alla conoscenza storica. Credo e spero che abbia in considerazione il lavoro che Electa svolge per la sua Soprintendenza.

 

A proposito di progetti: cosa sta facendo bene Dario Franceschini e su cosa invece si deve ancora applicare.

 

Gli va riconosciuto un forte impegno quotidiano in ambiti assai ampi, anche in quelli generalmente trascurati dai media e dai critici, come gli archivi, le biblioteche, i teatri. La riforma è ancora in corso di attuazione, e quindi ci vorrà del tempo per valutarla sul piano concreto della gestione del patrimonio. Lo inviterei, se potessi fargli una richiesta, a considerare alcune specificità dell’archeologia monumentale rispetto ai musei storico-artistici e ad alleggerire la struttura centrale del Ministero a favore di uffici e competenze che siano realmente di sostegno ai nuovi istituti in formazione sul territorio.

 

Perché le gare che riguardano il Colosseo (e altri monumenti) si sono arenate fin dal 2009? Cosa è successo?

 

Le gare sono state bandite nel 2010, e progressivamente sospese fino al 2015, tranne poche andate a buon fine (Paestum, Cerveteri, Ravenna, Pompei). In obbedienza a modelli artificiosamente costruiti a imitazione di esperienze straniere, senza che vi fosse conoscenza reale della situazione italiana. Modelli che non avrebbero funzionato senza una radicale riorganizzazione degli istituti: con la pretese di una libreria al pari del Louvre in spazi simili più a ripostigli delle scope che alla Piramide di Pei. Anche nella forma i bandi hanno evidenziato lacune e distorsioni, sì da non reggere ai rilievi della autorità di controllo e ai ricorsi delle società private.

 

Electa non ha mosso alcun ricorso; viceversa l’ha subito, per la libreria di Pompei, che è stata una gara vinta dalla casa editrice, e poi consegnata al secondo classificato per la formulazione errata da parte del Ministero di un cavillo del bando. Anche questa non è storia nuova nel nostro Paese, potrebbe essere interessante fare il conto delle concessioni aggiudicate a tavolino per effetto di ricorso e non per effettivo merito. Si scoprirebbe che le imprese, poche, sono sempre le stesse.

 

Come sta impostando la partita sulle nuove gare Dario Franceschini?

 

Ha scelto fin dall’inizio di affidarsi, per gli aspetti formali, alla Consip S.p.A., che evidentemente ha grande esperienza nel settore degli appalti per la pubblica amministrazione. Nell’auspicio che si possano significativamente ridurre ricorsi e opposizioni. Sulla base di progetti di valorizzazione affidati però ai nuovi direttori e responsabili di istituti, che sceglieranno in autonomia i servizi e le attività da esternalizzare.

E voi, aziendalmente come state impostando il futuro, quali novità? Quali innovazioni? Quali visioni? Cosa farete nel 2016 per continuare a mantenere la vostra leadership.

 

Electa ha sempre avuto nella sua storia lunga una vocazione “istituzionale”: a partire dagli imponenti volumi di catalogazione dei musei editati negli Anni Ottanta e Novanta. L’esperienza della Ronchey ha certamente contribuito a rafforzare tale vocazione, forse sottraendole, per la complessità degli impegni anche amministrativi che le concessioni comportano, quello sguardo di libertà e di innovazione di cui le imprese necessitano per fiorire.

Da qualche anno stiamo cercando di ricostituirlo, nell’editoria e nella promozione di mostre fuori dai musei in concessione: a Milano, Mantova, Verona, Venezia. Con risultati importanti (Giotto da ultimo), che ci confortano nella convinzione di una attività editoriale a ampio raggio, nel settore delle arti visive e dell’archeologia, da promuovere in collaborazione con il pubblico, per contribuire allo sviluppo, certo economico, ma anche di un rinnovato piacere all’educazione culturale.

 

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-- ROMA - I mega incassi della biglietteria del Colosseo. Chi ci guadagna davvero? Ecco l'intervista a Rosanna Cappelli, direttore generale di Electa, ARTRIBUNE (28|01|2016).

 

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s.v.,

 

--- ROMA ARCHEOLOGICA & RESTAURO ARCHITETTURA: Architetto Francesco Prosperetti – L’Antiquarium del Palatino – Biblioteca addio, sul Palatino arriva il ristorante di lusso vista Foro Romano, l’Espresso (23|11|2015).

 

— ROMA ARCHEOLOGICA & RESTAURO ARCHITETTURA: La Direttice Rosella Rea: pochi custodi (…) “…Roma, Museo del Palatino dove un mese fa due malviventi hanno messo segno una rapina da 40mila euro.” Il Messaggero (08/08/2011), p. 31.

 

— ROMA ARCHEOLOGICA & RESTAURO ARCHITETTURA:E l’ex sovrintendente lasciò il Palatino Adriano La Regina trasloca dalla casa sull’Antiquarium Ma poteva rimanere fino alla fine dell’anno, CORRIERE DELLA SERA (29|09|2009).

 

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ROMA ARCHEOLOGICA & RESTAURO ARCHITETTURA. ARCHEO DISNEYLAND – UNA FLOP: Roma, Il Colosseo – The Bookstore (15|05|2015), & Prof. Cesare Brandi (1966) = “A Phony Rome for Lazy Tourist!”, in: The ‘Il Messaggero’ & The ‘NEW YORK TIMES’ (15|07|1959), p. 6.

 

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Rein d’esturgeon. Les néphrons de poissons consistent en un corpuscule en relation avec un tubule rénal. Entre ces unités fonctionnelles, on trouve des capillaires sanguins et du tissu lymphoïde. Le corpuscule contient le glomérule entouré de la capsule de Bowman. Quant au tubule, il comprend diverses parties, histologiquement distinctes, à savoir un collet, un tube proximal, un tubule intermédiaire, un segment distal (absent chez les poissons marins) et un tube collecteur. Cette coupe montre des corpuscules (carrés orange), bizarrement regroupés chez cette espèce. Le reste de l’image est occupé par des tubules à section variable. Grâce à leur bordure en brosse APS-positive, les tubes contournés proximaux (1) se distinguent des autres

tubules (2), déjà à ce grossissement. La portion (postérieure) de rein ici visible est essentiellement excrétrice et osmorégulatrice, ce qui explique le peu de tissu hématopoïétique (3) présent.

 

- Pour plus de détails ou précisions, voir « Atlas of Fish Histology » CRC Press, ou « Histologie illustrée du poisson » (QUAE) ou s'adresser à Franck Genten (fgenten@gmail.com)

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Sturgeon kidney. A fish nephron typically consists of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. The former is the combination of the glomerulus and the Bowman’s capsule. As for the tubule, it has different histological zones such as neck segment, proximal, intermediate, distal (absent in marine species) and collecting tubules. This section shows several renal corpuscles (orange squares) curiously grouped in this species. Nephron tubules of various diameters take up a great part of the micrograph. Even at this low magnification proximal tubules (1) can be distinguished from the other tubules (2) by their PAS+ brush border. In the renal (posterior) part showed here, hematopoietic tissue (3) is fairly scarce.

 

- For more information or details, see « Atlas of Fish Histology » CRC Press, or « Histologie illustrée du poisson » (QUAE) or contact Franck Genten (fgenten@gmail.com)

 

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Veronika Bruschle has had a consistent day with two top 10 finishes in 9th spot

I am very attracted to opals and consider they are consistently undersold as a tourist souvenir in Australia. In addition, they seem to have picked up a veneer of dowdiness which makes them unattractive to contemporary designers, here. This is an excellent state of affairs and I am happy to add my own modest efforts towards a renaissance in their appreciation.

 

There is so much potential for combining opals with enamel - most opals exhibit a predominant colour which I can complement. The danger lies in trying to duplicate the subtlety of colour-interplay that the stones have. It is easy to blow the stones away with chunks of brightness, but I can usually pick a single or possibly a pair of colours that will leave the opal as the centre of attention. This betrayal into subtlety does not come easy, but I like to think of it as y'know, making me a better person. I am using jelly and crystal opal from Coober Pedy and Andamooka, because South Australian stones are the best, right?

Near the flowing waters at Tapovan

People enjoy oranges for a multitude of reasons, making them a consistently popular fruit worldwide. One of the primary attractions is their delightful taste profile – a refreshing blend of natural sweetness balanced by a pleasant tanginess and often a juicy, bright citrus note. Different varieties offer subtle variations, from the classic sweet-tartness of a Navel to the honeyed complexity of a Blood Orange, ensuring there's a type to suit various preferences. This versatile flavor makes oranges appealing both as a standalone snack and as an ingredient in a wide array of dishes, from refreshing juices and marmalades to savory sauces and delectable desserts.

 

Beyond their appealing taste, oranges are highly valued for their impressive nutritional benefits. They are famously brimming with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant essential for a strong immune system, healthy skin (by supporting collagen production), and overall cellular protection. But the goodness doesn't stop there; oranges also provide a good source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels, as well as potassium, crucial for heart health and maintaining fluid balance. These nutrients contribute to a sense of well-being and can help reduce the risk of various health conditions.

 

Finally, oranges offer convenience and versatility that further contribute to their widespread appeal. They are easy to peel and eat on the go, making them a perfect portable snack. Their juice is a staple in many households, and their zest can add a vibrant aromatic touch to countless recipes. The vibrant color and invigorating scent of oranges also contribute to their desirability, evoking a sense of freshness and brightness. All these factors combined – their delicious flavor, robust nutritional profile, and practical uses – cement oranges as a beloved fruit in diets around the globe.

2414 St Johns Street, Port Moody, BC.

 

Description of Historic Place:

 

Built in two stages at the crest of a steep slope, this two-storey wood-frame hotel displays a consistent use of the Tudor Revival style. It is located in historic downtown Port Moody, across from the original City Hall in a commercial area of St. Johns Street, and is the last remaining early hotel in the city.

 

Heritage Value of Historic Place:

 

The heritage value of the Hotel Burrard is associated with the development of downtown Port Moody, the historic area of commercial and institutional buildings located near the conjunction of the railway and the working waterfront. The original hotels in Port Moody were all located on Clarke Street. As the population of the Lower Mainland expanded, and as automobiles were increasingly utilized in the movement of goods and people, a network of roads - many of them undertaken as make-work projects during the Depression - were developed throughout the region. In response to the increasing dominance of automobile traffic, St. Johns Street - one block south of the original commercial core on Clarke Street that had grown up adjacent to the railway - was developed as a throughway that connected Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam to the west and the Fraser Valley to the east. The previous Hotel Burrard had been located on Clarke Street, and the location of this 'New' Hotel Burrard on St. Johns Street was a response to the development of this regional road network. Additionally, the form of the hotel reflects the growth of Port Moody. Doubled in size with a matching linear extension in 1964, the addition to the hotel indicates the success of this business and the general prosperity of the postwar era.

 

Furthermore, the Hotel Burrard is significant for its association with two families of hoteliers, the Lunns and the Alvaroes. Kilburn King Lunn came to Port Moody in 1929, and was the manager of the original Hotel Burrard. Lunn was prominent in the community and served as a city councillor. After his death in 1936 his widow, Hilda Elvira Lunn, took over the operation of the business, and in 1939 she partnered with E.A. Johnston to build this new structure. From 1946 until 1984, the Hotel Burrard was owned and operated by the Alvaro family, well-known for their support of community activities including Christmas dinners for the underprivileged and annual picnics on Indian Arm.

 

The Hotel Burrard is also significant as a surviving example of a 1930s road house, and was a popular local watering hole and gathering place for those travelling through the region. Provincial liquor regulations granted licenses only to hotels. Road houses therefore provided hotel rooms, and they were sometimes built to resemble traditional inns. The Tudor Revival style of this hotel refers to British antecedents and also reflects the popularity of Period Revival styles during the 1930s. The Tudor style and traditional appearance were considered to be the key aspects of the character of the hotel, and were maintained in the 1964 enlargement.

 

Dominating its site on the north side of St. Johns Street, the hotel's form and scale compliment the original City Hall located across the street. The last early hotel that has survived in Port Moody, its prominent location and distinctive style have made this a community landmark.

 

Character-Defining Elements:

 

Key elements that define the heritage character of Hotel Burrard include its:

 

- continuing use since 1939 as a hotel;

- prominent location within the commercial strip on St. Johns Street;

- minimal setback of the front facade from the street;

- commercial form, scale and massing as exemplified by its two-storey plus basement height, rectangular plan and horizontal proportions;

- high side gabled roof with clipped eaves on the gable ends;

- front gable projections over the pub and hotel entries;

- shed dormer running the length of the building on the front and back, with the front shed dormer punctuated by two gabled wall dormers;

- Tudor Revival features such as the stucco plaster exterior, wooden half-timbering, leaded windows, irregular placement of entries and a recessed arcade;

- secondary entries turned perpendicular to the street;

- three brick chimneys with double flues and one chimney with a single flue;

- fenestration, including banks of ground floor windows fitted with cross-leaded wooden-sash casements with original hardware, double-assembly double-hung 1-over-1 wooden-sash windows on the second floor at front and sides, with segmental arched top panes and some with their original cross-leading, and 4-over-1 double-hung wooden-sash windows at the rear; and original room layout on the second floor.

 

Port Moody Heritage Inventory

Quarter-Finals

 

The pitch was as dry as a bowl of meepok 干 when our golden H3SB boys took on Hall XV in what many expected to be a thrilling match-up. Earlier on, morale had been boosted significantly by news of the softball girls’ tight win over hall 8.

 

The opponent pitcher is no new-boy to the game with consistent pitching, testing the batting and eyeing prowess of H3SB. The more proficient players such as Yuan Hong and Kah Kiat made decent hits, bringing in the usual runs and before we knew it, we had our noses in front. Injured star-player Winfred Oh made a special appearance on the team as catcher, putting his body on the line by playing with his injury. Sadly, there was no G6 to be flown by Farhan in the match as Team Fifteen made good use of common sense by intentionally walking our ex-national softball captain. Some of the more rowdy supporters even cursed loudly when they knew the G6 ball wasn’t going to show up today. All in all, the match had provided plenty of learning points for both senior and junior players alike, with precious lessons on decision-making dealt out in the hard way on the field. Despite the top order batters not having one of their better days, the bottom order handsomes took the game out of XV’s reach with good hits, rising to the occasion. The game was sealed by the second inning, and substitute Koh Hong Yi discovered a ‘Stop’ sign, complete with ‘Stop’ line and a traffic police at the third base when he felt compelled to stop even though the entire field (yes, even Team Fifteen) was screaming for him to run home, following a good hit. I guess Chingay really took the air out of him.

 

Final score H3SB 19-5 Team Fifteen.

 

The match was held at the SRC side pitch at 1030hrs.

  

Semi-Finals

 

There was no happy ending to be told here, just in case you were expecting the usual winning streak from the jabroni-beating, pie-eating, candy-ass-whooping H3SB. Our hall has had a long and intense rivalry with our semis’ opponents, HALL ELEVEN (clap X2, clap X2, clap X1). Truth to be told, everyone wanted to see the champs fall. With a whole bunch of senior softballers long gone, players injured/deserted the team, H3SB has come a long way from last year, producing promising H3SB-academy softballers to step up this year.

 

Confidence was high in the first inning as H3SB translated the ‘Hit-score’ cheer into reality. We held a healthy lead by the end of the first inning, with the usual impressive hits and good fielding but not without a few errors that led to 3 runs for Hall 11. I guess that unnerved the newer guys, and maybe even some of the senior ones. Nevertheless, we never stopped believing that the game was ours to be won. The second inning was disastrous when Murphy’s Law reared its fugly head at us; the simplest tasks that we used to handle confidently, with skill, precision and confidence, went right out of the window. Outfielders couldn’t make that clean catch, batters didn’t hit that desired drive, the pitching didn’t go the way we all hoped it would. The pitcher was getting tired, and morale was dropping to an all-time low. Truth to be told, at that instance the team could really use plenty of cheers from the supporters to keep the morale and spirit high.

 

By the third inning, I already had my heart in my mouth, when it dawned on me that this was making or breaking our streak. I have never felt this way before, not during the time I’ve had in H3SB. I didn’t lose heart, but with every fly ball caught by the opponent’s cricket star, my hopes dipped a little. I didn’t stop believing, until it was all over and then reality hit all of us full-force like a rhino on a train. This sucker punch; it took the guts out of me; I believe it took the wind out of everyone. Fact is, we gave the game away, and this defeat will serve a huge purpose by reminding all of us that our efforts weren’t enough to overcome the hard luck thrown at us today. We have plenty of work to do, some more than the rest, but all as one.

 

It’s okay to fall, we’ve all fallen before. What characterizes H3SB is that we don’t give up. We will bounce back better, faster, and stronger, to take back what is ours. Overall, it has been a good run.

 

Watch this team, because come next year, we will avenge ourselves. Fear the backlash, fear H3SB.

 

Till then, my brothers. H3SBML.

 

The match was held at the SRC side pitch at 1600hrs.

-Liew Jun Wei

LAFW - Style Fashion Week - 2015 - Coco Johnsen Collection

  

The commitment of the Coco Johnsen brand is to consistently introduce luxurious and stylish collections of clothing and accessories to the marketplace.

 

Inspired by such powerful iconography as Diana Ross inMahogany and the well proportioned aesthetic of Oscar de Renta, Coco has centered her designs around her personal ideology of inner strength and outward beauty, which should never be considered mutually exclusive. Having traveled the world from Stockholm to Toyko as a model, actress and now designer, Coco Johnsen has acquired a distinctive take on how the modern woman dresses. Her love of powerful feminity, with more than a generous nod to Romanticism, is evident in the timelessly elegant gowns, cocktail dresses and suits that comprise her signature and ready to wear lines. Coco Johnsen’s collections are designed downtown in her Los Angeles atelier, and then expertly produced in Brazil and Los Angeles utilizing only the finest fabric, trims, and materials.

   

Coco Johnsen debuted her signature line at Mercedes benz Los Angeles Fashion week Spring / Summer 2008 to rave reviews. Her collection has appeared on the pages of

 

GQ Mexico, WWD, Apparel News, Geniux, Femme, Game, Pacific , In touch Weekly to name a few.

 

Coco Johnsen’s Spring summer 09 collection debuted at the Audis Husar Gallery in a collaborative effort to benefit the C.A.S.A foundation which is an organization benefiting Foster children by providing a court appointed advocate. Coco Johnsen is a designer who has evolved from orphan, model, actress into a sophisticated couturier and philanthropist.

 

Detail of the north choir aisle ceiling at St Paul's, with mosaic decoration by William Blake Richmond, completed during the 1900s. The classical theme here is consistent with the many monuments at the cathedral that depict more pagan figures than Christian ones!

 

Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, St Paul's Cathedral dominates the heart of the City of London as it has always done (if a little overshadowed by more recent developments these days). The only English cathedral to require total building, Wren embraced the opportunity for a fresh start after the Great Fire of London destroyed its predecessor in 1666. The present building was completed in 1715 when Wren's vision of a major dome (something he had proposed adding to the medieval building before the fire) was finally realised.

 

England's only purpose built Baroque cathedral, it is built on an impressive scale, one of the very largest churches in the country (echoing the impressive scale of its predecessor, which was an even longer building).

 

The interior is vast and richly adorned (especially the choir which was adorned with glittering mosaics in the late 19th century) and contains many monuments (many to military heroes) with yet more to be found in the sprawling crypt beneath.

 

St Paul's always arouses mixed emotions in me, it is beyond doubt a magnificent building, a true spectacle that cannot fail to impress within and without. Wren was a genius, pure and simple, though it should be added this wasn't the design he wanted to build which is closer in plan to a medieval cruciform church; his original proposals deviated from the traditional layout more dramatically and failed to win the support of a more conservative elite.

 

My appreciation of the present building is always tainted by a sense of loss, of what the great medieval St Paul's might have been had it survived, leaving a permanent gap in our legacy of great medieval cathedrals. We know the appearance of Old St Paul's from engravings and it was a remarkable building, the longest in the country, with a solid Romanesque nave and transepts (crowned by a gothic tower and formerly a soaring spire too) and a splendid Gothic choir culminating in a huge rose-window, and the home of many important tombs and monuments which have almost all been lost. However owing to Civil War damage and neglect, the building was in very bad shape in the years immediately before the Great Fire and had already undergone major alterations in classical/Baroque style with Wren proposing far more radical changes, so had there been no Great Fire we still likely would not have had the complete medieval church but some sort of strange Baroque/Gothic hybrid, and Wren would still have had his dome crowning it.

 

Like many major London attractions the cathedral now charges fees which discourage lower income visitors and bans photography within its walls. Happily however some evening events have been held during August 2017 where photographers were allowed free reign (full access to cathedral and crypt though not the dome galleries), thus I bought a ticket and had my first look around inside for many years......

Autumn is consistently a great time to visit, with the foliage adding so much in spectacular, rich colors. And even during the latter part of the season, there is something so special about the bareness of many trees and vegetation. The nice thing as an observer of nature’s critters is that the birds are so much more visible. Even if they are at a fair distance, at least, one can appreciate their features. Also, many fall berries and other fruits and nuts, often with bright colors and interesting shapes, accentuate the landscape as seen only at this time of year.

The late, Doris Duke, had left a wonderful legacy in converting her magnificent estate into a Natural Wildlife Preserve for the public’s education and enjoyment. The paths throughout the estate offer such splendid scenery. One is forever exploring, always seeing something subtly beautiful. There are always pleasant surprises, from the general scenery to the world of the wildlife, even tiny insects and flowers are enjoyable to observe. The bucolic nature of the preserve is so relaxing—akin to meditating while experiencing the landscape. The beauty of visiting Duke Farms is that so many incredible views are there simply by observing all of the surroundings. Spotting new and fascinating wildlife—both animals and plants—always adds to the experience.

The old Hay Barn Ruin Sculpture Garden is hauntingly elegant. The lady statues are truly spectacular works of art, each and every one capturing your attention as if with life, possessing a unique quality of personality and character. As the sun descends and the evening tones envelope the air, this sculpture garden becomes quite atmospheric, creating an inviting, soft mood . . .

 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

 

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

  

For more information on visiting Toronto visit:

www.seetorontonow.com/

 

For more information on visiting Canada visit:

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

  

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About this day of the trip:

 

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

 

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

 

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

 

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

 

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

 

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

 

Toronto, ON

 

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

 

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

 

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

 

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

 

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

 

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

 

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

 

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

 

**************************

 

3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

 

Tour Code: 655-68

 

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

 

Visit:

 

Watkins Glen State Park New York

 

Niagara Falls, NY USA

 

Thundering Water Cultural Show

 

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

 

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 

Skylon Tower

 

Niagara Falls IMAX

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

 

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

 

Lake Ontario Cruise

 

Toronto City Hall

 

University of Toronto

 

CN Tower

 

Ontario Legislative Building

 

Chinatown

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner

 

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

 

Thousand Islands Cruise

 

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

 

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

 

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

 

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

 

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

 

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July 12th 2014

Best-selling author and radio talk-show host Larry Elder and Kathleen Checki, president of Simply Consistent, Inc., came out to support Recording for the Blind

and Dyslexic’s Hollywood studio.

 

www.simplyconsistent.com/management

"-Kathleen Checki."

"-Simply Consistent."

"-Simply Consistent Management."

"-Checki."

Kathy Hilton, Rick Hilton

The New Boutique Opening and Charity Event, on Robertson Blvd , SIMPLY CONSISTENT INC.

323-653-1205

May 29,2008

www.simplyconsistent.com/

www.simplyconsistent.com/non-profit/childhood-obesity

 

"-Chanel Boutique.", "-Kathleen Checki.", "-Checki." ,

"-Simply Consistent." , "-Simply Consistent Management.", "-Simply Consistent Charity Event." , "-Kathleen Checki Charity Event." , "-Kathleen Check." "-Kathy and Rick Hilton."

   

An overview of iron enriched soil horizons and layers. Consistent identification and quantification is a central issue for describing, classifying and correlating soils that are enriched by Fe ranging from Fe concentrations through plinthite to ironstone.

 

Plinthite is particularly of interest because it is one of only a few soil features that are defined by change of physical characteristics through exposure to the atmosphere. Plinthic materials irreversibly harden on exposure to repeated wetting and drying. The evolution of the definition of cemented materials (pararock and rock fragments) and the interpretive similarity of densic, fragic, and plinthic materials has added to the complexity of uniform field identification, correlation, and classification.

 

This overview identifies the common sequence of horizon development as iron content increases and its products progressively harden.

 

WORLD REFERENCE BASE

For more information about soil classification using the WRB system (World Reference Base for Soil Resources), visit:

[wrb.isric.org/files/WRB_fourth_edition_2022-12-18.pdf]

  

SOIL TAXONOMY

For additional information about soil classification using USDA-NRCS Soil Taxonomy, 2nd Edition, 1999, visit:

[www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2022-06/Soil%20Taxo...]

 

To download the latest version of USDA-NRCS Soil Taxonomy, 2nd Edition, 1999, visit:

[www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/guides-and-instructions/soil-...]

 

For additional information about soil classification using Keys to Soil Taxonomy, 13th Edition, 2022, visit:

[www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/Keys-to-Soi...]

 

To download the latest version of Keys to Soil Taxonomy, 13th Edition, 2022, visit:

[www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/guides-and-instructions/keys-...]

 

Overview video of Soil Taxonomy:

[www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=wrb+soil+tax...]

  

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

 

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

  

For more information on visiting Toronto visit:

www.seetorontonow.com/

 

For more information on visiting Canada visit:

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

  

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About this day of the trip:

 

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

 

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

 

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

 

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

 

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

 

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

 

Toronto, ON

 

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

 

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

 

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

 

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

 

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

 

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

 

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

 

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

 

**************************

 

3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

 

Tour Code: 655-68

 

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

 

Visit:

 

Watkins Glen State Park New York

 

Niagara Falls, NY USA

 

Thundering Water Cultural Show

 

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

 

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 

Skylon Tower

 

Niagara Falls IMAX

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

 

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

 

Lake Ontario Cruise

 

Toronto City Hall

 

University of Toronto

 

CN Tower

 

Ontario Legislative Building

 

Chinatown

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner

 

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

 

Thousand Islands Cruise

 

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

 

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

 

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

 

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

 

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

 

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Toronto city, Ontario province, Canada country, North America continent

July 12th 2014

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

 

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

  

For more information on visiting Toronto visit:

www.seetorontonow.com/

 

For more information on visiting Canada visit:

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

  

********

About this day of the trip:

 

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

 

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

 

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

 

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

 

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

 

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

 

Toronto, ON

 

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

 

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

 

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

 

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

 

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

 

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

 

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

 

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

 

**************************

 

3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

 

Tour Code: 655-68

 

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

 

Visit:

 

Watkins Glen State Park New York

 

Niagara Falls, NY USA

 

Thundering Water Cultural Show

 

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

 

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 

Skylon Tower

 

Niagara Falls IMAX

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

 

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

 

Lake Ontario Cruise

 

Toronto City Hall

 

University of Toronto

 

CN Tower

 

Ontario Legislative Building

 

Chinatown

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner

 

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

 

Thousand Islands Cruise

 

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

 

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

 

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

 

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

 

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

 

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Toronto city, Ontario province, Canada country, North America continent

July 12th 2014

He oído miles de mentiras encubiertas con desparpajos de verdades

Tan absurdos que daban vergüenza ajena, los rostros sonrojados débiles de consistencia de credibilidad eran sin dudas descubiertos por ojos que irritados por la luz tenue del sol acido y destructivo amenaza a esas actitudes falsas y cobardes.

Cuando el caso de mentir se da en situaciones sociales, tales

Como amistad, amor, estas se tornan desastrosas como un grito de neptuno aturdiendo un oído híper sensible, irritando hasta con el mas ínfimo de los ruidos de la naturaleza; pero hay dos caminos al percibir estas acciones incomprensibles, el perdón y el rencor imperdonable, he ahí el dilema!

El común de la gente, ya acostumbrada a abnegarse a perdonar, eso hace, perdona todo lo que le hace daño, como si esto fuese algo normal del común vivir, por otro lado, y en menos cantidad, esta el sector que ve como imperdonable, y peor irremediable una falacia como arma persuasiva, o como arma de escape de una enmarañada situación de contradicciones incongruentes, dando paso al rencor, el odio, y al las distancias físicas y espirituales con quien ha provocado tal rechazo.

Los humanos posen el poder de “raciocinio” el cual, aparentemente, da el poder de razonar frente a mutiles situaciones cotidianas, pudiendo saber diferencian entre lo bueno, lo malo, lo lindo, lo feo, un limite, un abismo, un dolor, una alegría, pero creo que ese método es ineficiente y ha fallado, culpando de forma errónea al “instinto animal” del ser humano, lo cual es solo una falacia mas, lo que es verdad es que las pocas facultades de obtener realismo o conciencia de los actos es porque el humano se ha jactado de inutilizar sus cerebro, actúa por inercia, siguiendo a un núcleo candente de numerosas masas, y no a su instinto, ni a su razón, ni a su corazón pensando de forma poética, es tan absurda la forma en que actúan estos seres humanos que se me es repugnante e indeseable, siendo que pertenezco (lamentablemente) a esa masa viva que solo deambula por la faz de la tierra como parasito llenando de miseria y destrucción todo a su paso, hasta ellos mismos.

Termino diciendo que conforme a mis actos me he adherido en alguna ocasión a ese estilo retardado de vida, la falacia, la falta de interés por cuestionarme, pero he podido ver entre tanta inconsistencia desvastada una miga de realidad, que es la me mantiene avanzando entre destellos de desesperanza, hacia, quizás, mi verdadero origen y razón.

  

Cuando me siento mal escribo cosas como estas.

There was a time when the Minneapolis Sub train was of a pretty consistent (and large) size each day. Now wild swings in the car counts can be experienced day to day. There are still trips that convey 100 cars but also mini trains and even light power at times. I don't know if traffic is down that much or if this is a result of missed connections and such in the cities but it can be dramatic, especially on weekends.

 

2276 paid a visit two years ago pulling the TEST train, it's back and pulling another short train, this time L516. The weather was pure grunge but I wanted to get out and document the puny trains one can encounter these days on the Minneapolis Sub. Nine cars on this bad boy. April 6, 2019.

1968 Porsche 911 Soft-Window Targa

   

Chassis No. 11880191

 

Engine No. 3281118

   

The Porsche 911S Soft Window Targa was a true example of innovation for the German manufacturer. As an unprecedented addition, the 911 offered the first soft window Targa top, which also benefited from a foldaway back window and removable roof section. The vast majority of the models were actually optioned with hard windows, making this particular example one of the rarest and most desirable Porsche 911s.

   

With recent sales at their all time record-breaking highs, early 911s have become extremely popular among enthusiasts and collectors everywhere. The 911’s thrilling drivability and rakish good looks has proved great success for the marquee, and will continue to remain a strong investment for many years to come.

   

This Car: According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this rare Soft-Window Targa was completed at the factory on April 30, 1968, destined for US delivery. Originally finished in Irish Green over brown leatherette upholstery, the distinctive 911 was fully outfitted at the factory with the desirable 911 S instruments and oil tank, chrome wheels with Pirelli tires, headrests and a Blaupunkt “Frankfurt” radio.

   

Early service records dating back to 1977 indicate this car was a regularly used and cared for California car. It was eventually acquired by well-known Porsche enthusiast Frank Gallogly of Lime Rock, Connecticut. When it was discovered, the Targa was a beautifully maintained example wearing optional Fuchs wheels and classic blue and yellow California plates.

   

After some time with its new owner, the Porsche was sold to a Texas collector who had been searching for a well-kept early 911. Shortly after, it underwent a sympathetic restoration that aimed at making the car more presentable throughout, while taking care not to disturb its highly original character.

   

At this time, Autosport Designs Inc. of Huntington Station, New York, was commissioned to repaint the bodywork in the original Irish Green, an era-evoking shade that nicely compliments the of the short wheelbase 911. The engine and transmission were then rebuilt as needed to ensure that the car’s performance was in keeping with its freshened appearance.

   

Fortunately, the decision was made to retain the original upholstery, which displays a light consistent patina. The interior has a lovely period correct look, especially with the color-keyed Cocoa floor mats.

   

Since then, the Porsche has seen casual use and is poised for many more years of enjoyment. With a recent carburetor adjustments along with new plugs and wires, the car remains in excellent running and driving condition! The 911 ought to be an ideal companion for pleasant drives, the occasional Porsche gathering, rallies, slalom courses, and especially long-distance tours such as the Texas 1000, Northwest Passage, and Copperstate 1000 to name a few.

   

Not only is this a particularly rare and versatile 911, it is offered with owner’s manuals, tools, a substantial file of documentation and a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche.

   

Combining the most enjoyable qualities of the early short-wheelbase 911 with a unique open-air experience, these Soft-Window Targas have earned a devoted following of Porsche enthusiasts. The example presented here exudes charm and represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a well-rounded 1960’s sports car.

   

A Rare and Versatile Early 911

Matching-Numbers Example

Well-Kept Original Interior

Distinctive Color Combination

Complete with Books, Tools and Service Records

Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

Ah Professional Wrestling.. or as someone once called it, "Male Soap Opera". Full of all sorts of plots, storylines, and drama. While there are highs and lows with regards to the motivation of the players, the one thing that is consistent is the fact it is a very physically demanding occupation.

 

I don't watch any of it these days, but I was a bit more active during what is known as the "Attitude Era", which took place during the 2000s. This wonderful time made many prominent new stars, such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, as well as continued the development of preexisting players like The Undertaker and of course, master of The Pedigree - Triple H, Hunter Hearst Hemsley, The Cerebral Assassin, The Game, The King of Kings... whatever you like to call him.

 

Picked him up on a whim cause he was cheap and more importantly, I had visions of Woody getting slammed and was curious how well articulated the wrestling bodies were.

 

My best guess is that this is based on a beefier standard body, and not the Tamashii Nations "Fighting Body" that the Street Fighter figures are based on.

 

Content wise, the set does alright. You get the figure, three total expressions (neutral, yelling, smiling), three sets of hands (closed fists, weapon grabbing fists, opening and closing fists), sledgehammer, and bottle of water. The only thing that would have been nice to add would have been a water spay effect.

 

Triple H certainly looks the part.. well mostly. The body is never going to be 100% accurate, but it does get his musculature and overall silhouette pretty accurately, with a somewhat undersized chest and honestly, not enough body hair for Attitude era Triple H.

 

The hair on his head, much like with Infinity War Widow, is gold instead of blonde, and is decently detailed for a figure of this size. Faces are hit and miss - the neutral face is fairly well done. They got expression, and the general shape of Triple H's brow, nose, and eyes. In the right light, you get a really good photo of him.

 

The yelling and laughing faces are... serviceable. In the right light, they're terrible, and you can be sure I had some fun with that.

 

Articulation isn't as refined as I'd like for a wrestling figure. I mean sure, the main points of articulation are there - ankles, double jointed knee, hips with thigh swivel, mid torso, shoulders with chest collapse, double jointed elbows with elbow twist, wrists, neck, and head. The hair, much like other figures with hair that drapes down close to the body, affects the ability of the figure to turn its head.

 

Ankles can rotate a full 360 degrees so you can replicate Kurt Angle breaking it, I suppose.

 

The chest collapse allows for pretty good replication of various holds, but the posing of the upper body is somewhat hampered by the elbows not allowing as deep a bend as I'd like.

 

While the hips pull down to allow for greater range of motion, the thighs are designed such in a full seated position they do no come together, which can make posing posing drivers or other seated slams a bit challenging.

 

Similar to the elbows, the knees could have used a bit more range of motion, but to do that you'd probably have to cut into the thigh and mess with silhouette.

 

From a paint perspective, he's deceptively simple looking. While not as vibrant as the other figures I've looked at. there's actually quite a bit of paint on the figure. For starters, the flesh coloured parts are almost all painted, with some dark airbrushing to emphasize muscles. It's the lack of colours that makes things hard to see. Overall, you get smooth paint applications, with average-at-best masking, especially given how simple the actual masking spots are. The digital face painting itself seems to be reasonably sharp, with the sculpt itself being what throws things off.

 

Build quality is what you expect - solid across the board. No issues with joint strength, limbs are the right length, parts hold together well, and no alignment issues. The finish isn't quite a strong as a Figma in terms of hiding seam lines, but again, Fiiguarts rarely are.

 

A neat figure and a pretty good Triple H, probably no worse off in terms of accuracy as any other figure based on a live action property. Not sure how well these (the WWE Figuarts line) sold, based on the pricing I've seen, but I imagine over here it's a bit tougher to get wrestling fans to buy based on the MSRP, even if the body and accuracy are better than your run of the mill figure. The sledgehammer was definitely a must have in this set... Triple H without a sledgehammer is like selling Stone Cold without a beer.

 

I've got a few interesting figures waiting to be unboxed, and one or two coming in the mail, a group of which includes a few things that effectively showed up because of "support local business" and aren't in my appetite.

 

So stay tuned!

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

 

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

  

For more information on visiting Toronto visit:

www.seetorontonow.com/

 

For more information on visiting Canada visit:

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

  

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About this day of the trip:

 

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

 

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

 

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

 

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

 

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

 

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

 

Toronto, ON

 

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

 

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

 

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

 

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

 

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

 

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

 

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

 

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

 

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3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

 

Tour Code: 655-68

 

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

 

Visit:

 

Watkins Glen State Park New York

 

Niagara Falls, NY USA

 

Thundering Water Cultural Show

 

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

 

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 

Skylon Tower

 

Niagara Falls IMAX

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

 

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

 

Lake Ontario Cruise

 

Toronto City Hall

 

University of Toronto

 

CN Tower

 

Ontario Legislative Building

 

Chinatown

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner

 

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

 

Thousand Islands Cruise

 

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

 

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

 

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

 

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

 

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

 

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

 

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

  

For more information on visiting Toronto visit:

www.seetorontonow.com/

 

For more information on visiting Canada visit:

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

  

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About this day of the trip:

 

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

 

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

 

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

 

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

 

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

 

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

 

Toronto, ON

 

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

 

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

 

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

 

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

 

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

 

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

 

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

 

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

 

**************************

 

3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

 

Tour Code: 655-68

 

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

 

Visit:

 

Watkins Glen State Park New York

 

Niagara Falls, NY USA

 

Thundering Water Cultural Show

 

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

 

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 

Skylon Tower

 

Niagara Falls IMAX

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

 

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

 

Lake Ontario Cruise

 

Toronto City Hall

 

University of Toronto

 

CN Tower

 

Ontario Legislative Building

 

Chinatown

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner

 

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

 

Thousand Islands Cruise

 

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

 

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

 

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

 

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

 

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

 

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Toronto city, Ontario province, Canada country, North America continent

July 12th 2014

WASHINGTON - Consistent with the initiatives outlined in the 2011 Beyond the Border Action Plan, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Steven Blaney signed the Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine, and Air Transport Preclearance Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada. This new agreement reaffirms the United States and Canada’s commitment to enhancing security while facilitating lawful travel and trade, and supersedes the existing U.S.-Canada Air Preclearance agreement signed in 2001. Official DHS photo by Barry Bahler.

Imagery Date: March 8, 2012

 

Location: South Kordofan, Sudan

 

Report Date: March 15, 2012

Report Title: "Impact: Indiscriminate Bombardment by a SAF Antonov, South Kordofan, Sudan"

 

From the report: Plumes of grey smoke can be seen rising from the ground at two separate locations north of the village of Angarto, South Kordofan on 8 March 2012. No military infrastructure or military units appear visible at or near the locations of the smoke plumes, based on satellite imagery analysis.

 

An aircraft consistent with an Antonov An-26 'Curl' is seen flying north over Tira Mande, which is 6.5 km/ 1mi north of of Angarto. The apparent Antonov An-26 was traveling at approximately 320 miles per hour, striking the second site approximately 11 seconds after striking the first. The Antonov An-26 is approximately 250 km/ 156 mi away from the El Obeid airstrip, 90 km/ 56 mi away from the Kadugli airstrip, and 30 km/ 19 mi away from the Talodi airstrip; each of these airstrips is under Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) control. SAF routinely uses Antonov aircraft to indiscriminately bombard civilian populations in South Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile State.

 

This image is free and may be used with credit given to DigitalGlobe (capital D, capital G, one word).

Gateshead is a town in the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough of Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the River Tyne's southern bank. The town's attractions include the twenty metre tall Angel of the North sculpture on the town's southern outskirts, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The town shares the Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge and multiple other bridges with Newcastle upon Tyne.

 

Historically part of County Durham, under the Local Government Act 1888 the town was made a county borough, meaning it was administered independently of the county council.

 

In the 2011 Census, the town had a population of 120,046 while the wider borough had 200,214.

 

History

Gateshead is first mentioned in Latin translation in Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People as ad caput caprae ("at the goat's head"). This interpretation is consistent with the later English attestations of the name, among them Gatesheued (c. 1190), literally "goat's head" but in the context of a place-name meaning 'headland or hill frequented by (wild) goats'. Although other derivations have been mooted, it is this that is given by the standard authorities.

 

A Brittonic predecessor, named with the element *gabro-, 'goat' (c.f. Welsh gafr), may underlie the name. Gateshead might have been the Roman-British fort of Gabrosentum.

 

Early

There has been a settlement on the Gateshead side of the River Tyne, around the old river crossing where the Swing Bridge now stands, since Roman times.

 

The first recorded mention of Gateshead is in the writings of the Venerable Bede who referred to an Abbot of Gateshead called Utta in 623. In 1068 William the Conqueror defeated the forces of Edgar the Ætheling and Malcolm king of Scotland (Shakespeare's Malcolm) on Gateshead Fell (now Low Fell and Sheriff Hill).

 

During medieval times Gateshead was under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Durham. At this time the area was largely forest with some agricultural land. The forest was the subject of Gateshead's first charter, granted in the 12th century by Hugh du Puiset, Bishop of Durham. An alternative spelling may be "Gatishevede", as seen in a legal record, dated 1430.

 

Industrial revolution

Throughout the Industrial Revolution the population of Gateshead expanded rapidly; between 1801 and 1901 the increase was over 100,000. This expansion resulted in the spread southwards of the town.

 

In 1854, a catastrophic explosion on the quayside destroyed most of Gateshead's medieval heritage, and caused widespread damage on the Newcastle side of the river.

 

Sir Joseph Swan lived at Underhill, Low Fell, Gateshead from 1869 to 1883, where his experiments led to the invention of the electric light bulb. The house was the first in the world to be wired for domestic electric light.

 

In the 1889 one of the largest employers (Hawks, Crawshay and Company) closed down and unemployment has since been a burden. Up to the Second World War there were repeated newspaper reports of the unemployed sending deputations to the council to provide work. The depression years of the 1920s and 1930s created even more joblessness and the Team Valley Trading Estate was built in the mid-1930s to alleviate the situation.

 

Regeneration

In the late noughties, Gateshead Council started to regenerate the town, with the long-term aim of making Gateshead a city. The most extensive transformation occurred in the Quayside, with almost all the structures there being constructed or refurbished in this time.

 

In the early 2010s, regeneration refocused on the town centre. The £150 million Trinity Square development opened in May 2013, it incorporates student accommodation, a cinema, health centre and shops. It was nominated for the Carbuncle Cup in September 2014. The cup was however awarded to another development which involved Tesco, Woolwich Central.

 

Governance

In 1835, Gateshead was established as a municipal borough and in 1889 it was made a county borough, independent from Durham County Council.

 

In 1870, the Old Town Hall was built, designed by John Johnstone who also designed the previously built Newcastle Town Hall. The ornamental clock in front of the old town hall was presented to Gateshead in 1892 by the mayor, Walter de Lancey Willson, on the occasion of him being elected for a third time. He was also one of the founders of Walter Willson's, a chain of grocers in the North East and Cumbria. The old town hall also served as a magistrate's court and one of Gateshead's police stations.

 

Current

In 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972, the County Borough of Gateshead was merged with the urban districts of Felling, Whickham, Blaydon and Ryton and part of the rural district of Chester-le-Street to create the much larger Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead.

 

Geography

The town of Gateshead is in the North East of England in the ceremonial county of Tyne and Wear, and within the historic boundaries of County Durham. It is located on the southern bank of the River Tyne at a latitude of 54.57° N and a longitude of 1.35° W. Gateshead experiences a temperate climate which is considerably warmer than some other locations at similar latitudes as a result of the warming influence of the Gulf Stream (via the North Atlantic drift). It is located in the rain shadow of the North Pennines and is therefore in one of the driest regions of the United Kingdom.

 

One of the most distinguishing features of Gateshead is its topography. The land rises 230 feet from Gateshead Quays to the town centre and continues rising to a height of 525 feet at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Sheriff Hill. This is in contrast to the flat and low lying Team Valley located on the western edges of town. The high elevations allow for impressive views over the Tyne valley into Newcastle and across Tyneside to Sunderland and the North Sea from lookouts in Windmill Hills and Windy Nook respectively.

 

The Office for National Statistics defines the town as an urban sub-division. The latest (2011) ONS urban sub-division of Gateshead contains the historical County Borough together with areas that the town has absorbed, including Dunston, Felling, Heworth, Pelaw and Bill Quay.

 

Given the proximity of Gateshead to Newcastle, just south of the River Tyne from the city centre, it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as being a part of Newcastle. Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council teamed up in 2000 to create a unified marketing brand name, NewcastleGateshead, to better promote the whole of the Tyneside conurbation.

 

Economy

Gateshead is home to the MetroCentre, the largest shopping mall in the UK until 2008; and the Team Valley Trading Estate, once the largest and still one of the larger purpose-built commercial estates in the UK.

 

Arts

The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art has been established in a converted flour mill. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, previously The Sage, a Norman Foster-designed venue for music and the performing arts opened on 17 December 2004. Gateshead also hosted the Gateshead Garden Festival in 1990, rejuvenating 200 acres (0.81 km2) of derelict land (now mostly replaced with housing). The Angel of the North, a famous sculpture in nearby Lamesley, is visible from the A1 to the south of Gateshead, as well as from the East Coast Main Line. Other public art include works by Richard Deacon, Colin Rose, Sally Matthews, Andy Goldsworthy, Gordon Young and Michael Winstone.

 

Traditional and former

The earliest recorded coal mining in the Gateshead area is dated to 1344. As trade on the Tyne prospered there were several attempts by the burghers of Newcastle to annex Gateshead. In 1576 a small group of Newcastle merchants acquired the 'Grand Lease' of the manors of Gateshead and Whickham. In the hundred years from 1574 coal shipments from Newcastle increased elevenfold while the population of Gateshead doubled to approximately 5,500. However, the lease and the abundant coal supplies ended in 1680. The pits were shallow as problems of ventilation and flooding defeated attempts to mine coal from the deeper seams.

 

'William Cotesworth (1668-1726) was a prominent merchant based in Gateshead, where he was a leader in coal and international trade. Cotesworth began as the son of a yeoman and apprentice to a tallow - candler. He ended as an esquire, having been mayor, Justice of the Peace and sheriff of Northumberland. He collected tallow from all over England and sold it across the globe. He imported dyes from the Indies, as well as flax, wine, and grain. He sold tea, sugar, chocolate, and tobacco. He operated the largest coal mines in the area, and was a leading salt producer. As the government's principal agent in the North country, he was in contact with leading ministers.

 

William Hawks originally a blacksmith, started business in Gateshead in 1747, working with the iron brought to the Tyne as ballast by the Tyne colliers. Hawks and Co. eventually became one of the biggest iron businesses in the North, producing anchors, chains and so on to meet a growing demand. There was keen contemporary rivalry between 'Hawks' Blacks' and 'Crowley's Crew'. The famous 'Hawks' men' including Ned White, went on to be celebrated in Geordie song and story.

 

In 1831 a locomotive works was established by the Newcastle and Darlington Railway, later part of the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway. In 1854 the works moved to the Greenesfield site and became the manufacturing headquarters of North Eastern Railway. In 1909, locomotive construction was moved to Darlington and the rest of the works were closed in 1932.

 

Robert Stirling Newall took out a patent on the manufacture of wire ropes in 1840 and in partnership with Messrs. Liddell and Gordon, set up his headquarters at Gateshead. A worldwide industry of wire-drawing resulted. The submarine telegraph cable received its definitive form through Newall's initiative, involving the use of gutta-percha surrounded by strong wires. The first successful Dover–Calais cable on 25 September 1851, was made in Newall's works. In 1853, he invented the brake-drum and cone for laying cable in deep seas. Half of the first Atlantic cable was manufactured in Gateshead. Newall was interested in astronomy, and his giant 25-inch (640 mm) telescope was set up in the garden at Ferndene, his Gateshead residence, in 1871.

 

Architecture

JB Priestley, writing of Gateshead in his 1934 travelogue English Journey, said that "no true civilisation could have produced such a town", adding that it appeared to have been designed "by an enemy of the human race".

 

Victorian

William Wailes the celebrated stained-glass maker, lived at South Dene from 1853 to 1860. In 1860, he designed Saltwell Towers as a fairy-tale palace for himself. It is an imposing Victorian mansion in its own park with a romantic skyline of turrets and battlements. It was originally furnished sumptuously by Gerrard Robinson. Some of the panelling installed by Robinson was later moved to the Shipley Art gallery. Wailes sold Saltwell Towers to the corporation in 1876 for use as a public park, provided he could use the house for the rest of his life. For many years the structure was essentially an empty shell but following a restoration programme it was reopened to the public in 2004.

 

Post millennium

The council sponsored the development of a Gateshead Quays cultural quarter. The development includes the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, erected in 2001, which won the prestigious Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2002.

 

Former brutalism

The brutalist Trinity Centre Car Park, which was designed by Owen Luder, dominated the town centre for many years until its demolition in 2010. A product of attempts to regenerate the area in the 1960s, the car park gained an iconic status due to its appearance in the 1971 film Get Carter, starring Michael Caine. An unsuccessful campaign to have the structure listed was backed by Sylvester Stallone, who played the main role in the 2000 remake of the film. The car park was scheduled for demolition in 2009, but this was delayed as a result of a disagreement between Tesco, who re-developed the site, and Gateshead Council. The council had not been given firm assurances that Tesco would build the previously envisioned town centre development which was to include a Tesco mega-store as well as shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, offices and student accommodation. The council effectively used the car park as a bargaining tool to ensure that the company adhered to the original proposals and blocked its demolition until they submitted a suitable planning application. Demolition finally took place in July–August 2010.

 

The Derwent Tower, another well known example of brutalist architecture, was also designed by Owen Luder and stood in the neighbourhood of Dunston. Like the Trinity Car Park it also failed in its bid to become a listed building and was demolished in 2012. Also located in this area are the Grade II listed Dunston Staithes which were built in 1890. Following the award of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of almost £420,000 restoration of the structure is expected to begin in April 2014.

 

Sport

Gateshead International Stadium regularly holds international athletics meetings over the summer months, and is home of the Gateshead Harriers athletics club. It is also host to rugby league fixtures, and the home ground of Gateshead Football Club. Gateshead Thunder Rugby League Football Club played at Gateshead International Stadium until its purchase by Newcastle Rugby Limited and the subsequent rebranding as Newcastle Thunder. Both clubs have had their problems: Gateshead A.F.C. were controversially voted out of the Football League in 1960 in favour of Peterborough United, whilst Gateshead Thunder lost their place in Super League as a result of a takeover (officially termed a merger) by Hull F.C. Both Gateshead clubs continue to ply their trade at lower levels in their respective sports, thanks mainly to the efforts of their supporters. The Gateshead Senators American Football team also use the International Stadium, as well as this it was used in the 2006 Northern Conference champions in the British American Football League.

 

Gateshead Leisure Centre is home to the Gateshead Phoenix Basketball Team. The team currently plays in EBL League Division 4. Home games are usually on a Sunday afternoon during the season, which runs from September to March. The team was formed in 2013 and ended their initial season well placed to progress after defeating local rivals Newcastle Eagles II and promotion chasing Kingston Panthers.

 

In Low Fell there is a cricket club and a rugby club adjacent to each other on Eastwood Gardens. These are Gateshead Fell Cricket Club and Gateshead Rugby Club. Gateshead Rugby Club was formed in 1998 following the merger of Gateshead Fell Rugby Club and North Durham Rugby Club.

 

Transport

Gateshead is served by the following rail transport stations with some being operated by National Rail and some being Tyne & Wear Metro stations: Dunston, Felling, Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead Stadium, Heworth Interchange, MetroCentre and Pelaw.

 

Tyne & Wear Metro stations at Gateshead Interchange and Gateshead Stadium provide direct light-rail access to Newcastle Central, Newcastle Airport , Sunderland, Tynemouth and South Shields Interchange.

 

National Rail services are provided by Northern at Dunston and MetroCentre stations. The East Coast Main Line, which runs from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley, cuts directly through the town on its way between Newcastle Central and Chester-le-Street stations. There are presently no stations on this line within Gateshead, as Low Fell, Bensham and Gateshead West stations were closed in 1952, 1954 and 1965 respectively.

 

Road

Several major road links pass through Gateshead, including the A1 which links London to Edinburgh and the A184 which connects the town to Sunderland.

 

Gateshead Interchange is the busiest bus station in Tyne & Wear and was used by 3.9 million bus passengers in 2008.

 

Cycle routes

Various bicycle trails traverse the town; most notably is the recreational Keelmans Way (National Cycle Route 14), which is located on the south bank of the Tyne and takes riders along the entire Gateshead foreshore. Other prominent routes include the East Gateshead Cycleway, which connects to Felling, the West Gateshead Cycleway, which links the town centre to Dunston and the MetroCentre, and routes along both the old and new Durham roads, which take cyclists to Birtley, Wrekenton and the Angel of the North.

 

Religion

Christianity has been present in the town since at least the 7th century, when Bede mentioned a monastery in Gateshead. A church in the town was burned down in 1080 with the Bishop of Durham inside.[citation needed] St Mary's Church was built near to the site of that building, and was the only church in the town until the 1820s. Undoubtedly the oldest building on the Quayside, St Mary's has now re-opened to the public as the town's first heritage centre.

 

Many of the Anglican churches in the town date from the 19th century, when the population of the town grew dramatically and expanded into new areas. The town presently has a number of notable and large churches of many denominations.

 

Judaism

The Bensham district is home to a community of hundreds of Jewish families and used to be known as "Little Jerusalem". Within the community is the Gateshead Yeshiva, founded in 1929, and other Jewish educational institutions with international enrolments. These include two seminaries: Beis Medrash L'Morot and Beis Chaya Rochel seminary, colloquially known together as Gateshead "old" and "new" seminaries.

 

Many yeshivot and kollels also are active. Yeshivat Beer Hatorah, Sunderland Yeshiva, Nesivos Hatorah, Nezer Hatorah and Yeshiva Ketana make up some of the list.

 

Islam

Islam is practised by a large community of people in Gateshead and there are 2 mosques located in the Bensham area (in Ely Street and Villa Place).

 

Twinning

Gateshead is twinned with the town of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen in France, and the city of Komatsu in Japan.

 

Notable people

Eliezer Adler – founder of Jewish Community

Marcus Bentley – narrator of Big Brother

Catherine Booth – wife of William Booth, known as the Mother of The Salvation Army

William Booth – founder of the Salvation Army

Mary Bowes – the Unhappy Countess, author and celebrity

Ian Branfoot – footballer and manager (Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton)

Andy Carroll – footballer (Newcastle United, Liverpool and West Ham United)

Frank Clark – footballer and manager (Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest)

David Clelland – Labour politician and MP

Derek Conway – former Conservative politician and MP

Joseph Cowen – Radical politician

Steve Cram – athlete (middle-distance runner)

Emily Davies – educational reformer and feminist, founder of Girton College, Cambridge

Daniel Defoe – writer and government agent

Ruth Dodds – politician, writer and co-founder of the Little Theatre

Jonathan Edwards – athlete (triple jumper) and television presenter

Sammy Johnson – actor (Spender)

George Elliot – industrialist and MP

Paul Gascoigne – footballer (Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers and Middlesbrough)

Alex Glasgow – singer/songwriter

Avrohom Gurwicz – rabbi, Dean of Gateshead Yeshiva

Leib Gurwicz – rabbi, Dean of Gateshead Yeshiva

Jill Halfpenny – actress (Coronation Street and EastEnders)

Chelsea Halfpenny – actress (Emmerdale)

David Hodgson – footballer and manager (Middlesbrough, Liverpool and Sunderland)

Sharon Hodgson – Labour politician and MP

Norman Hunter – footballer (Leeds United and member of 1966 World Cup-winning England squad)

Don Hutchison – footballer (Liverpool, West Ham United, Everton and Sunderland)

Brian Johnson – AC/DC frontman

Tommy Johnson – footballer (Aston Villa and Celtic)

Riley Jones - actor

Howard Kendall – footballer and manager (Preston North End and Everton)

J. Thomas Looney – Shakespeare scholar

Gary Madine – footballer (Sheffield Wednesday)

Justin McDonald – actor (Distant Shores)

Lawrie McMenemy – football manager (Southampton and Northern Ireland) and pundit

Thomas Mein – professional cyclist (Canyon DHB p/b Soreen)

Robert Stirling Newall – industrialist

Bezalel Rakow – communal rabbi

John William Rayner – flying ace and war hero

James Renforth – oarsman

Mariam Rezaei – musician and artist

Sir Tom Shakespeare - baronet, sociologist and disability rights campaigner

William Shield – Master of the King's Musick

Christina Stead – Australian novelist

John Steel – drummer (The Animals)

Henry Spencer Stephenson – chaplain to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II

Steve Stone – footballer (Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Portsmouth)

Chris Swailes – footballer (Ipswich Town)

Sir Joseph Swan – inventor of the incandescent light bulb

Nicholas Trainor – cricketer (Gloucestershire)

Chris Waddle – footballer (Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield Wednesday)

William Wailes – stained glass maker

Taylor Wane – adult entertainer

Robert Spence Watson – public benefactor

Sylvia Waugh – author of The Mennyms series for children

Chris Wilkie – guitarist (Dubstar)

John Wilson - orchestral conductor

Peter Wilson – footballer (Gateshead, captain of Australia)

Thomas Wilson – poet/school founder

Robert Wood – Australian politician

Pilosocereus royenii (Linnaeus, 1753) - bearded cactus in the Bahamas.

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This individual is consistent with Pilosocereus millspaughii, a long-haired variety, but it can also be referred to as Pilosocereus royenii sensu lato.

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Cactuses are an odd group of flowering plants. Their leaves have been evolutionarily modified into spines, which are used for protection against herbivores. The green, succulent stems of cactuses are the only portions of the plant that engage in photosynthesis.

 

The bearded cactus is a large species consisting of tall, upright, fleshy stems having prominent, axis-parallel longitudinal ridges that bear clusters of radiating spines. A tuft of long, whitish hair occurs on one side near the top - the “beard”. If moisture/dew form on the hairs, the water drips downward, near the plant's roots. This is an evolutionary adaptation to living in an arid climate. The bearded cactus only occurs on Caribbean islands and in Central America’s Yucatan Peninsula.

 

Classification: Plantae, Angiospermophyta, Caryophyllales, Cactaceae

 

Locality: next to Crescent Pond, northeastern San Salvador Island, eastern Bahamas

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Consistently cold temperatures (-10 to 20 degrees celsius) have turned Leslie Street Spit into an art installation.

Business surveys in Latin America consistently show that skills gaps are a serious bottleneck to firm growth and competitiveness. Lack of responsiveness by providers of technical education and professional training is often blamed for this situation. What innovations are possible to improve the quality and relevance of those programs? What role should governments, employers, universities, and civil society play in shaping the approach to technical education and professional training in Latin America? What can we learn from reforms in the region and abroad? The Dialogue and CAF - Development Bank of Latin America hosted a wide-ranging full-day seminar that brought together academics, policymakers, and other experts from the Western Hemisphere to discuss the future of technical education and professional training in Latin America.

Autumn is consistently a great time to visit, with the foliage adding so much in spectacular, rich colors. And even during the latter part of the season, there is something so special about the bareness of many trees and vegetation. The nice thing as an observer of nature’s critters is that the birds are so much more visible. Even if they are at a fair distance, at least, one can appreciate their features. Also, many fall berries and other fruits and nuts, often with bright colors and interesting shapes, accentuate the landscape as seen only at this time of year. Cocoons are another fascinating gem of nature. Seeing so many speckled across the preserve leaves us feeling confident in a good, healthy spring.

The late, Doris Duke, had left a wonderful legacy in converting her magnificent estate into a Natural Wildlife Preserve for the public’s education and enjoyment. The paths throughout the estate offer such splendid scenery. One is forever exploring, always seeing something subtly beautiful. There are always pleasant surprises, from the general scenery to the world of the wildlife, even tiny insects and flowers are enjoyable to observe. The bucolic nature of the preserve is so relaxing—akin to meditating while experiencing the landscape. The beauty of visiting Duke Farms is that so many incredible views are there simply by observing all of the surroundings. Spotting new and fascinating wildlife—both animals and plants—always adds to the experience.

  

Color / Brightness Calibration:

 

Over the next few days, I will most likely run three or four photos that will appear as re-runs. Please, bare with me here. I would actually like your inout here.

 

Over the past few years, color calibration has been bothering me a bit. Trying to get consistent results from processing on the computer monitor to paper prints has not been all that easy. Truth be told,m the colors themselves were really not a big deal, especially since I started using the DataColor Spyder system. Brightness however has been a whole different story. My prints come out too dark. I almost had it figured out on my old Dell laptop but then threw things off again when I switched to the MacBook Pro last summer (2011). That thing has such a strong LED backlight on the LCD that almost anything you throw at it looks gorgeous. But the prints? Ouch.

 

I started calibrating down to 120 cd/m2, 110, 100, 90, and yesterday went down to 80. If you look at this photo, that's now the only difference compared to the one below in comments. It is brighter as a result of visually making it the same as before but on a darker LCD. Yes, I am planning to make some test prints and see how close I am getting but also wanted to get some feedback from everyone out there on the internet using different monitors, calibrated, uncalibrated, the whole mix.

 

Please, let me know which version you like bette rusing your equipment. Thank you!

 

Lake Erie Shoreline at the EIghteen Mile Creek Mouth::

 

This was the same foggy morning that I had some previous posts from. By this time, the fog has finally started to give in a little and blue sky showed up high up.

 

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Lake Erie during a foggy sunrise, with a single rock piercing the surface. The long exposure not only calmed down the water but blured some of the motion in the fog and created this soft transition from water, to fog, to the blue sky.

This is the second attempt at a ringflash. The first:

 

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used a single flash and consistently had issues with uneven lighting among other things. I tried adding a second flash unit and inadvertently broke my first. Then both flashes began malfunctioning. I let it sit and eventually fully dismantled it. At the time I was already compiling parts for a second unit and recently found the keystone. The reflector dish is a piece from an ipod accessory that once housed LEDs that would project onto the ceiling, a lightshow, corresponding to the rhythm of the music being played. A cheapy impulse buy which now had purpose! And so began version 2.0.

 

I used two Vivitar 2600 D flashes I got at a local place for $10 each (probably still paid too much). I chose them because they have adjustable power settings and are somewhat more compact than typical flashes. Each runs on 4 AA recharchable batteries. The black plastic behind the dish was also part of the projector unit which i trimmed with a Dremel. All cuts were made using a Dremel (a wonder tool when it comes to this sort of stuff!). I re-wired each flash bulb inside of a small acrylic housing "precisely (or so i think)" raised off the dish for optimum light output. The camera is mounted to the unit via an old flash bracket which is now permanently bolted to the ringflash. With multiple threads I can use a variety of lenses as well as mount the camera and unit on a tripod. I use my micro nikkor and my fisheye lenses typically.

 

Here are a few examples with version 2.0 thus far:

 

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TUI Airways remains a consistent carrier at Birmingham within the sea of change that has taken place over the past 5 years; gone are Flybe, Monarch and Thomas Cook, and in with easyJet and Jet2 that have since made a base here.

Whilst by no means the largest carrier at Birmingham, TUI Airways operations has been long-standing from the days of Britannia Airways which later became Thomsonfly, not forgetting First Choice that was merged with TUI AG in 2007 which saw both airlines being incorporated into Thomson Airways in late-2008, being TUI Airways since late-2017.

Since late-2023, TUI Airways operations has been much simplified; first to go being the Boeing 757-200s in late-2021 which ended 30 years of operations of the type within TUI Airways and their predecessors, whilst Boeing 767-300ERs saw the final passenger operations of the type by a UK-airline in late-2023 with TUI Airways and their ancestor airlines have operated Boeing 767s for nearly 40 years up until withdrawal.

Now, TUI Airways fleet is primarily in the hands of Boeing 737s on their short-haul fleet, the Boeing 737-800s forming the bulk with the Boeing 737 MAX 8s quickly catching up. The carrier also have 18 Boeing 737 MAX 10s on-order which were meant to replace the Boeing 757-200s on their intended roles. The wide-body fleet is in the hands of Boeing 787-8/9s.

Currently, TUI Airways operates 54 Boeing 737s, which includes 33 Boeing 737-800s and 21 Boeing 737 MAX 8s. TUI Airways have 9 Boeing 737 MAX 8s and 18 Boeing 737 MAX 10s on-order.

Tango Uniform Mike Yankee is one of 21 Boeing 737 MAX 8s operated by TUI Airways, delivered new to the carrier on 24th June 2024 and she is powered by 2 CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines. She is named after the Greek island of Zakynthos, also popularly known as Zante.

Boeing 737-8 MAX G-TUMY 'Zakynthos' slows on Runway 15 at Birmingham (BHX) on BY7267 from Chania (CHQ).

Taken 28/09/18; No. 3031 carries an advertising wrap for the German financial services group Allianz.

 

Zurich's Tram Network

Trams have been a consistent part of Zürich's streetscape since the 1880s, when the first horse tram ran. Electrified from the 1890s, they have seen off challenges including proposals to replace them by trolleybuses and by a metro or U-Bahn. With a relatively static city network from the 1930s to the late 1970s, the city's trams have been expanding again since then. Recent expansions have taken the network into the suburbs beyond the city boundary, covering areas it retreated from in the first part of the 20th century. Further extensions have been approved, both to the city tram network itself, and by the introduction of a new light rail system in the Limmat Valley that will interwork with the city trams.

As of 2012, the VBZ owns 313 tram vehicles, which between them cover over 16 million vehicle-kilometres per year. All regular public services are covered by 289 vehicles of two basic classes, with the remainder of the fleet made up of a number of assorted works vehicles, including some used for the cargo tram service, and heritage vehicles. The heritage fleet sees occasional use on special services

 

The Bombardier Cobra Trams

The Bombardier Cobra trams are the more recent of the two classes of trams in regular service in Zurich and were delivered between 2001 and 2010. . These are all five section articulated vehicles running on six pairs of wheels, of which five are powered and they only run as single units in normal service.

 

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ)

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ) is a public transport operator in the Swiss city of Zürich, and is wholly owned by the city. Previously known as the Städtische Strassenbahn Zürich (StStZ), the organisation was founded in 1896 and adopted its current name in 1950.

The VBZ owns and operates trams, trolleybuses, buses, and a funicular. It also operates, but does not own, a further funicular, a rack railway, and the Stadtbahn Glattal light rail system.

All of VBZ's passenger services are operated within the tariff and ticketing system provided by the cantonal public transport authority Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV). The ZVV tariff also covers other passenger transport services in and around the city, including the Zürich S-Bahn, although these are not operated by the VBZ

 

5 Effective Exercises to Lose Belly Fat at Home Fast Best Workout for Weight Loss Cutting Men & Women.It is very important that we be consistent with these exercises and that we supplement them with a healthy and balanced diet to obtain visible results in less time One of the most tedious parts of the body to lose weight and toning is the belly. Unfortunately, this is also the area where most of the excess weight is noted and where fat tends to accumulate as a result of poor diet and other oversights. Is it possible to get rid of the rolls in the abdomen without leaving home? The answer is a yes, as long as you propose it and you are willing to take on a constant challenge. The most effective way to eliminate belly fat or any other area of the body is by practicing exercises. In this sense, most people prefer to attend the gyms, as the machines enhance the work and help achieve optimal results. However, those who do not have the time or money to go to one can leave the excuses right now because there are also effective ways to reduce that tummy without leaving home. Today we are going to share the 5 most recommended exercises to work the abdominal area , While reducing the weight and toning to shape the figure. How to make them? On a mat or exercise mat, lie on your back with your legs bent and your feet flat on the floor. Now, with your hands behind your head, raise your torso slightly by abdominal action, keeping the spine straight and without bending the neck to avoid injury. Perform 3 sets of 10 to 20 repetitions. If you want to increase the intensity, do the same movement but with the legs slightly lifted from the ground.How to do it? On an exercise mat, lean face down on the forearms and toes. Make sure your elbows are just below the shoulders and your back is straight. Try to maintain balance for at least 20 seconds and perform 5 sets. When you have more level you can end up holding up to 1 minute.How to do it? Stand with your buttocks and hands on a firm surface, and place your legs up in the air with your knees slightly flexed. Now, move your legs back and forth, while you make a movement with the chest for both zones to meet. The point of attachment will be the abdominal wall where you can feel all the tension of the exercise. Perform 10 to 20 repetitions.How to do it? Lie on your back with your arms in your lower back and your legs stretched out. Keeping your legs together, begin to lift them up, as if a thread were pulling them to bring them to the ceiling. Try to keep your legs elevated for a few seconds without loosing the rest of the body and slowly lower them to the starting position.How to do it? Lie down on your stomach with your whole body stretched out and your hands resting on the floor. Now, raise your arms so that the front of the body rises backward with the abdomen contracted. Remember! Removing the belly is quite a challenge and requires a lot of perseverance to achieve it. These exercises serve as a supportive routine to flatten the belly, but in addition to being consistent with your practice, it is also very important to supplement them with adopting a healthy diet. #lose belly fat #yoga exercises to reduce belly fat #how to lose belly fat #lose weight fast #7 minute workout #tone your body #exercise to lose weight fast at home #weight loss exercises at home # weight loss workout #lose weight exercise at home #exercises to lose weight fast at home #easy workouts at home #weight loss exercise #workout to lose weight #exercise to lose weight #5 minute abs #lose belly fat in 5 minutes #5 minute abs victoria secret #10min Of This Burns Belly Fat Fast : 100% Bodyweight Workout #burn belly fat fast #belly fat loss workout #bodyweight workout #belly fat #peter carvell #sixpackfactory #fat loss exercises for men #flat lower belly workout #home fat loss workout #lose stomach fat #home fat loss #home fat loss exercises #insane fat loss #Yoga Poses to Reduce Belly Fat #yoga poses #simple exercises to lose belly fat #yoga exercises #yoga exercises to reduce belly fat videos #5 Yoga Poses To Reduce Stubborn Belly Fat #ab workout to lose belly fat #belly fat burning exercise for men #chest exercises #exercises to reduce belly fat #5 exercise to reduce belly fat #belly exercises to lose belly fat #exercise to lose belly fat #exercises to lose belly fat #how to reduce belly fat #reduce belly fat #simple exercises to lose belly fat #standing exercises to lose belly fat for women #belly fat loss exercise If you found this video helpful hit Subscribe to support the channel and share the video with your friends to www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUzz3o4qb6inarEfrkbWiQ ift.tt/2pcE6xh ift.tt/2lNxvWJ ift.tt/2l43GUV ift.tt/2l3THii ift.tt/2lNAdLO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

 

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

  

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About this day of the trip:

 

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

 

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

 

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

 

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

 

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

 

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

 

Toronto, ON

 

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

 

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

 

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

 

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

 

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

 

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

 

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

 

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

 

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3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

 

Tour Code: 655-68

 

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

 

Visit:

 

Watkins Glen State Park New York

 

Niagara Falls, NY USA

 

Thundering Water Cultural Show

 

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

 

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

 

Skylon Tower

 

Niagara Falls IMAX

 

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

 

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

 

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

 

Lake Ontario Cruise

 

Toronto City Hall

 

University of Toronto

 

CN Tower

 

Ontario Legislative Building

 

Chinatown

 

Toronto Chinese Dinner

 

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

 

Thousand Islands Cruise

 

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

 

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

 

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

 

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

 

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

 

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