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DOMINION BUS LINES
Fleet no: 80102
Bus Manufacturer: Higer Bus (China)
Bus Model: H92B1 / KLQ6125B1
Shot Taken: Mac Arthur highway, Carmen, Pangasinan
The carousel at Kings Dominion in central Virginia was built in 1917 for Riverside Park in Agawam, Massachusetts.
The carousel has 66 hand-carved horses.
The carousel was completely restored and opened in the park on May 3, 1975.
Dominion Bus Lines 80119
Golden Dragon XML6103 Transoriental
Location: Fermina Express Garage, New York St, Brgy Pinagkaisahan, Cubao, Quezon City
The dream I had last night.
Channelling Duchamp, there’s an idea. Sure, Stubbs would be there too, but in this case, it was a dream I had about a painting I did for the de Menil family in Galveston, Texas (1987 or so). I mentioned it before, that 40ft X 20ft jobby of the commedia dell'arte, in front of the Basilica St. Marco, with the horses, or one of them, being lowered from the pediment above the main doors atop the cathedral. Anyway, I woke up remembering it, and decided to make a visual note, a record of the dream. It’s one of the gifts of this new technology, that being able to represent dreams, or come close to them, capture them somehow. Nothing your subconscious throws up needs to be wasted, if you are diligent, and have that strange woolly woo-wooness that suggests that these might be worth ferreting away on Flickr. Of course they don’t matter, but sometimes I put them down to see if they inspire, or prompt, something else.
The post-op grumbling is still going on in my gut as it heals itself, throwing up the occasional wobbler. A friend suggested yesterday that I might have a high pain threshold, having given up the painkillers two days after the operation. There didn’t seem to be that much pain to me, and the ‘cure’ was causing terrible indigestion, so I stopped them all. Ten days later and it continues improving. No, I don’t feel I have been brought low, other than the indignity of being opened and entered, which was something I never wanted again, one of the blessings of my anti-testosterone regime. I like being inviolate. But hey ho, they knock you out, so it was as if it never happened, other than the scar and discomfort. If that childhood invasion had been similarly sedated, I am sure it wouldn’t have caused all the problems it did. Dying under complete sedation sounds very acceptable, but then I suppose that is what their euthanasia is here, but then I have the feeling that this turns the whole nation into somnambulants, uninspired ones to boot, zombies even.
Sleeping better sounds good, and dreams don’t have to be big. As I said, I loved your word poems, your pages you like to denigrate, to a degree, presenting them and their unimportance at the same time. I have sort of discovered that we all present our own madness, which often doesn’t communicate completely (if at all) outside our heads. I have learnt that it is ‘important to me’, and that’s enough. There is this vague ‘somebody will get it after I am gone’, perhaps narcissistic, leftover there, a slight murmur, but mostly I don’t care. I, we, our generation, will be dead then anyway, so ho hum to all that too.
I love the story of ‘Infrathin’. It’s utterly resplendent with hope, choc-o’block with godless salvation, getting to float through infinity as dust breeding, and congealing into everything, or non-thing else.
No, Nora has no reason to be jealous. She knows James well enough, and one is not suggesting a love affair between Marcel and James, or Rrose and James, or Dolly and Ja….
The whole shebang is happening in Infrathin, after all. ‘In fact’, it all happened over the course of one weekend, in a hotel room in Dublin in 1918, when Marcel led James into Infrathin for the first time. That starts with ‘The Lancing Cure’. Ostensibly they were looking for a cure for James’ syphilis in Infrathin. What in our timescale might take up a second, or minute, or day, can represent a lifetime in Infrathin. In other words, a journey, a ‘trip’ that takes a short break in that hotel room, could become a month, year or lifetime spent with Goya in Madrid, or Caligula in Rome, or in some pre-history past with dinosaurs, or far-flung exploded ‘alien’ future. There is no telling where you will land, or even what form you might take, sentient or otherwise. You might even land as a sheep, or a boulder.
James, of course, quickly learns that finding a cure for syphilis is not necessary, or a cure for anything for that matter.
Marcel had the last laugh, putting “It’s always the other guy who dies” on his tombstone. He knew what he was saying.
Anyway, they form a confederacy of sorts on their yellow brick road escapades (in that silverfish infested hotel room). One of the most obvious and easiest lessons learnt was, of course, that there is no hierarchy in infinity, no pyramidal schemes, no apexes and no dominion, that all and everything is equal. I mean duh! From dust to dinosaurs, through small mammals, to humans , to post-apocalyptic cockroaches, exploding stars and whatnot, how could anyone miss the clues? Anyone, or anything.
Yes, Nora is there, she sometimes morphs into Molly, or Rrose, or Marcel, or Dolly, or Rack, or Thalia. But yes, she is also there as herself.
Get back in your stride. You are wondrous.
My granddaughter, Viola, and I spent a day in August 2017 riding roller coasters at Kings Dominion in Virginia.
The Dominator opened on May 24, 2008. Before being relocated to Virginia, It was Batman: Knight Flight at Six Flags Ohio.
It is the world's longest floorless coaster at 4,210 feet (1,280 m).
Chapel dominating the skyline of Conwy in North Wales. Appears that it got on my nerves a little as it actually caused me to attempt some more poetry (apologies!)
Dominion
Weep, oh, weep ye sinners
For your God’s locked up in here
Held behind our bolted doors
And our long shuttered windows
Our edifice of worship
Now contains all that is love
Proclaiming His salvation
To our prostrate chosen ones
Halt, and bring yourselves to heal!
So the fires of this Mount Carmel
Can burn hot within your soul
Consuming all you call your own.
Company/Owner: Dominion Bus Lines
Fleet/Bus Number: 80117
Classification: Air-conditioned
Coachbuilder: Higer
Body Model: Higer Bus KLQ6125A - Coach
Engine Model: ISL8.9E5360（360hp，China V）
Chassis Model: ZF6S1701BO/ 6DS180T Series
Transmission: Manual (6-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)
Suspension: Multi-leaf spring/ air suspension, Front: 2 airbags, Rear: 4 airbags
Seating Configuration: 2x2
Seating Capacity: 55/45+1+1
Route: Vigan - Cubao
Type of Operation: Provincial
Area of Operation: Ilocos (Region I)
Shot Location: Dau, Mabalacat City
Date Taken: May 23, 2016
London & North Eastern 4489 "Dominion of Canada" was restored to its garter blue livery in 2013. Now on display at Exporail, Delson, Quebec.
Took this a few weeks ago, but forgot about it. This is the new Dominion Raceway in Thornburg, VA, about 5 miles from my house. If anybody needs me during race season, you'll know where to find me, lol.
Company/Owner: Mencorp Transport Systems, Inc. (branded as Dominion Bus Lines)
Bus/Fleet Number: 80127
Classification: Air–conditioned Provincial Bus
Coachbuilder: (Xiamen) Golden Dragon Bus Company, Ltd./Trans-Oriental Motor Builders, Inc.
Model: Golden Dragon XML6102 Splendour
Engine: Yuchai YC6G270–30 (G5ALB)
Chassis: Golden Dragon XML6102J13 (LFZ6102TR)
Transmission: 5–speed M/T
Seating Configuration: 2x2
Seating Capacity: 45
Route: Cubao, Quezon City–Vigan City, Ilocos Sur (Provincial Operation)
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Company/Owner: Mencorp Transport Systems, Inc. (branded as Dominion Bus Lines)
Bus/Fleet Number: 80110
Classification: Air–conditioned Deluxe Provincial Bus (with Restroom)
Coachbuilder: Santarosa Motor Works, Inc./Columbian Manufacturing Corporation
Model: Daewoo/Santarosa BV115
Engine: Doosan DE12TIS
Chassis: Daewoo BV115 (PL5UN58JDBK)
Transmission: 6–speed M/T
Seating Configuration: 2x1
Seating Capacity: 29
Route: Cubao, Quezon City–Vigan City, Ilocos Sur (Provincial Operation)
Date taken: August 2, 2017
* Some parts of the specifications and route are subject for verification and may be changed without any prior notice.
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WindSeeker is a 301-foot-tall (92 m) swing ride at Kings Dominion in Virginia. It opened for the 2012 season.
My granddaughter, Viola, loved this ride. She rode it over and over.
Because I am scared of heights, this is the scariest ride at the park.
This is a view of the ride from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Bus No.: 8089
Body: Santarosa Philippines
Model: SR Cityliner
Chassis: Daewoo BV115
Engine: Daewoo DE12TiS
Route: Cubao-Vigan
Location: NLEX Access Road, DAU, Mabalacat, Pampanga
207 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC
Pentax K1000
Fomapan 400
Blazinal/Rodinal 1:25, 68˚F/20˚C, 5.5 minutes
Fleet No.: 80105
Manufacturer: Higer Bus Co. Ltd.
Model: KLQ6119 "V91"
*Specifications are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.
Bus Operator: Dominion Bus Lines (Mencorp Transport System, Inc.)
Bus number: 80102
Area of Operation: Provincial Operation
Seating Configuration: 2x2
Seating Capacity: 49+1
Bus Manufacturer: Suzhou King Long United Automotive Industry Company, Ltd. (Higer Bus)
Model: Higer H92B KLQ6125BA
Chassis: Higer KLQ6120E3 (LKLR1KSL *********)
Engine: Yuchai YC6L330-30 (L47SAB*****)
Suspension: Leaf-spring Suspension
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Bus number: 80106, 80105
Area of Operation: Provincial Operation
Seating Configuration: 2x2
Seating Capacity: 49+1
Bus Manufacturer: Suzhou King Long United Automotive Industry Company, Ltd. (Higer Bus)
Model: Higer V91 KLQ6119
Chassis:
Engine:
Suspension: Leaf-spring Suspension
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Dominion Theatre
The Dominion Theatre is a West End theatre and former cinema located on Tottenham Court Road, close to St Giles Circus and Centre Point, in the London Borough of Camden.
The Dominion was home to the long-running musical “We Will Rock You” played at the theatre from 14 May 2002 until 31 May 2014. It was also home to the London auditions of Britain's Got Talent and from February to April 2016 to War of the Worlds.
Over several years, the theatre has undergone a rolling programme of refurbishment which has included reclaiming the area above the main foyer as a studio for rehearsals or events (2008), and reclaiming the offices in Nederlander House, which were originally part of the theatre but had been rented as commercial office space. Within this area, originally listed on the theatre plans as a 'Boardroom', a new Boardroom space has been created (2011). Following the closure of We Will Rock You, the theatre remained dark for 15 weeks, during which time owners undertook a mass programme of refurbishment, including replacing carpets, painting and restoring architectural features, refurbishing seats, renovating the 'front of house' toilets and bars, and updating much of the backstage facilities, including the flying system. This £6 million restoration programme was completed in 2017 with the unveiling of a brand new double-sided LED screen, the largest and highest resolution projecting screen on the exterior of a West End theatre.
Since re-opening on 16 September 2014, the Dominion Theatre has been home to a number of short run musicals and spectaculars, including Evita (September 2014), White Christmas (November 2014), Lord of the Dance (March 2015) and the London premiere of Elf (October 2015). Since March 2017, the Dominion Theatre is home to An American in Paris, with booking extending to January 2018.
In addition to hosting musicals in recent years, the theatre has also hosted a number of regular charity events, including MADTrust's West End Eurovision (2012, 2013, 2014) and West End Heroes (2013, 2014, 2015). The brainchild of current General Manager, David Pearson, 'West End Heroes' was produced by the theatre and brought together stars from current West End Shows, with musicians, from all the armed forces. The second event, in 2014, was hosted by Michael Ball.
Construction and restoration
Construction of The Dominion began in March 1928 with a design by W and TR Milburn and a budget of £460,000. The site was the location of the former Horse Shoe Brewery, which was the site of the 1814 London Beer Flood. The first performance was 3 October 1929. The Tottenham Court Road façade features a ground level entry sheltered by a broad marquee with the second through fourth levels framed by large pilasters. The central portion is concave and faced with Portland stone. A three-bay bow window extends the height of the second and third storeys and is surmounted by sculpture of two griffins. Behind the griffin statue are three square openings which hold decorative iron grates. The griffins were removed in 1932 to mount an aeroplane for the musical Silver Wings. The remainder of the bow window was hidden during the run of ‘We Will Rock You’ by a large shimmer curtain and statue of Freddie Mercury. These elements were reinstalled as part of the restoration. In addition to restoring the Tottenham Court Road façade, the stonework and windows of the dressing room block at the rear of the theatre were cleaned and replaced.
When the Dominion was built, it was linked to the building on Great Russell Street now known as Nederlander House. This building had been separated from the theatre and rented as office space for many decades. In 2011, the Dominion spent £200K reinstating the connection between the theatre, with this building returning its use to that the original theatre builders intended. It is now home to the theatre management offices plus a refurbished Boardroom space on the top floor. This Boardroom is marked as such on the original 1929 plans and it is now being hired out by the theatre's Dominion Events department for meeting, training and conference bookings. Other areas above the main foyer, which the Rank Organisation converted to office space, have been restored and now house 'The Studio' a rehearsal and audition space.
The auditorium currently has a seating capacity of 2,069 in two tiers of galleries, down from the 1940 capacity of 2,858 following the closure many decades ago of the upper circle. The theatre retains its 1920s light fittings and art deco plasterwork.
History
After initial success, including the London premiere of Charlie Chaplin's City Lights in February 1931, with Chaplin himself attending, the theatre began a financial slide until the company was liquidated 30 May 1932. In 1933, Associated Provincial Picture Houses assumed control of the facility and adapted the auditorium for films. In 1940, Associated became part of the Rank Organisation.
The Dominion temporarily closed because of the Blitz early in October 1940 and reopened on 12 January 1941. Its first major live show was The Judy Garland Show which ran for a month in 1957 and it has been a popular venue for musical theatre since. Soon after, the theatre received a Todd-AO system with two Philips 70mm / 35mm projectors and a 45 feet (14 m) wide screen.
After World War II, the theatre hosted both movies and live shows. Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific opened 21 April 1958 and played four years and 22 weeks. In 1963, Elizabeth Taylor appeared at the European opening of Cleopatra which played for almost two years. On March 29th 1965 The Sound Of Music film was screened here until June 29th 1968, The longest run of screenings of the film at any venue in the world.
During the 1980s, it became a popular venue for music concerts. It was where Tangerine Dream recorded its album Logos in 1982, which contains a tribute tune called "Dominion". Dolly Parton filmed her 1983 concert at the Dominion and released it as a television special, Dolly in London. Other performers to appear during this era included Duran Duran, Adam and The Ants, Billy Bragg, Bon Jovi, The Boomtown Rats, Boy George, David Bowie, Ian Drury and the Blockheads, Manfred Mann, Sinead O’Connor, Thin Lizzy, U2 and Van Morrison. In 1986, the Dominion hosted the musical Time, whose producers altered the interior extensively to accommodate the production.
Since the early 1990s the Dominion has hosted several musicals including a new production of Grease by David Ian and Paul Nicholas, Scrooge: The Musical, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, a return of Grease, and Notre Dame de Paris. Bernadette The Musical, by Maureen and Gwyn Hughes, played briefly in 1990.
The Dominion hosted the Royal Variety Performance 1992 through 1996 and in 2000 and 2001.
In 2002, the hit stage musical We Will Rock You, based on the songs of Queen, created by Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor together with British comedian Ben Elton opened. The show was scheduled to close in October 2006 before embarking on a UK tour, but due to popular demand was extended indefinitely. In 2012, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of We Will Rock You, the theatre created the Freddie Mercury Suite, which displays pictures from the Queen singer's lifetime. This area was previously housed memorabilia of Judy Garland. In March 2014, producers announced that We Will Rock You would close June 2014.
The Theatre played host to a "re-imagined" production of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds from February to April 2016 and featured direction by Bob Thompson, an onstage orchestra conducted by Jeff Wayne and Liam Neeson as the Journalist in 3D holography.
Ownership
The Dominion has had a variety of owners during its history. The Rank Organisation and Apollo Leisure operated it from 1988 to 1999. In 1999, SFX Entertainment acquired Apollo Leisure and in 2001 Clear Channel Entertainment, part of the US based multinational, purchased SFX. Clear Channel spun-off its venues as Live Nation UK who operated Clear Channel's venues on behalf of the Nederlander Organization. On 23 October 2009 the Nederlander Organization took full control of the venue, purchasing Live Nation's portion of ownership. [Wilipedia ]
Kings Dominion is an amusement park north or Richmond, Virginia.
It has nice set of fountains as you enter the park.
Bus Operator: Dominion Bus Lines (Mencorp Transport System, Inc.)
Bus number: 80101 & 80102
Area of Operation: Provincial Operation
Seating Configuration: 2x2
Seating Capacity: 49+1
Bus Manufacturer: Suzhou King Long United Automotive Industry Company, Ltd. (Higer Bus)
Model: Higer H92B KLQ6125BA
Chassis: Higer KLQ6120E3 (LKLR1KSL *********)
Engine: Yuchai YC6L330-30 (L47SAB*****)
Suspension: Leaf-spring Suspension
Taken at: Dominion Bus Lines Cubao Terminal, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
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