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i have been missing my dad & decided 2 visit my surrogate dad...*jasjit*..
i took this shot this morning...at his ranch..
^i^
I love my father and I love him well
I hope to see him someday soon
I love my father and I love him well
I hope to see him someday soon
'Cause where I live it gets dark at night
The kind of dark heats up the night
Where I live it gets dark at night
The kind of dark heats up the night
And you know that, mother, I'd be lying
If I didn't tell you I'm afraid of dying
And as I dream I'm falling down
The world moves without a sound
Lost as sure as I was found
Sun comes up without a sound
So I up and face another day
And I hope that kindness comes your way
Well I up and face another day
And I hope that kindness comes your way
This for you I pray
Pray for you today
And in the morning I'll be gone
Where for to cannot be told
'Cause in the morning I'll be gone
Where for to cannot be told
A mind filled with memories
Weigh me down, my god
I love my father and I love him well
I hope to see him someday soon
I love my father and I love him well
I hope to see him someday soon
I hope to meet him someday soon
* Someday Soon * ~ by Alexi Murdoch
Dedicated in 1935, Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest state park. It is located only 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The rough floor and jagged walls of the park contain brilliant formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes more than 150 million years old. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays
This is wall dedicated to the exhumed body of Saint Pio. His body was exhumed mid of 2008 after 40 years of burial.
Dedicated to my friends because I love them a million !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poison Girl, Greenbottle, Cori, Sawako, Latsulín, Keiko, the position is irrelevant, I love them equally ^ ^
A te...passione, a te che sei uragano e bufera, a te che sei lacrime e dolore, dolcezza e amore...a te che sei fuoco che non osa spegnersi mai, a te ...vorrei mostrare cos'è un albero forte e solido che perde tutte le sue foglie...un'anima apparentemente fragile che aspetta pazientemente che i suoi rami si rinnovino, che torni la primavera, che ogni suo centimetro torni a germogliare, torni a vivere...e torni ad esplodere quella linfa vitale che è li, nascosta...che attende solo di venire fuori. Un albero spoglio aspetta i tempi giusti, aspetta che arrivi la prima carezza...quella carezza che gli annunci che la primavera è tornata e che può lasciarsi andare...e così che l'albero spoglio e secco si rinvigorisce..si lascia accarezzare...e tutto poi accade da sè.
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To you ... passion, for you have hurricane and storm, for you have pain and tears, sweetness and love ... for you have fire that does not dare to go out ever, to you ... I want to show what a strong and sturdy tree that loses all its leaves ... apparently fragile soul that waits patiently for its branches to renew themselves, to come back in the spring, every inch of him back to sprout, you come back and live ... to explode its life-blood is there, hidden ... just waiting to come out. A bare tree wait, the right timing, expected to arrive in the first caress caress ... that the ads that spring is back and she can let go ... and so that the tree is bare and dry invigorates you .. caressed ... and then it happens all by itself.
Dedicated to those who rescued all 307 passengers when the Catamaran " St. Malo" struck rocks of Corbiere on April 17th 1995 on its passage to Sark from Jersey. With it being a Easter Monday there were many boats + the RNLI nearby whch was fortunate .
Dedicated to my dear friend Lindsay. <3
I finally had the chance to see Rich Aucoin play again in Vancouver. He is absolutely brilliant. There are no words. I just find him so inspiring and positive and damn he puts on a show.
The last time I saw him, he put his heart into a one man show for no more than 10 people at the Railway Club. I could not believe the effort that went into that show. (And I don't care, I still love the "beta version" of "Brian Wilson is A.L.i.V.E." with the not so refined bass synth.) Now he's back after touring with Girl Talk and now that I think about it, Rich Aucoin combined with Girl Talk would just make the world implode with their party tricks.
Rich came armed with silly string, glow sticks, confetti, balloons, a projection screen and even a freaking rainbow parachute that you used to do group activities with in pre-school! I haven't seen one of those since... WELL PRE-SCHOOL. His videos had just about every single YouTube gag that you could think of from the goat that yells like a man to the double rainbow guy to the energy drink commercial. And before you think that these gimmicks overrun his music, you're so wrong. He has come back with a few new tracks from the upcoming record as well as playing some of the older tracks.
There was one part that really struck me - "when you give it all up, you get it back". That is one of the most endearing things I've heard in a long time. In a time of cynics, hearing someone that delivers a blip of hope is so refreshing.
My only complaint is that his set wasn't long enough but hey I am a little biased now. :)
Extremely recommended. I would go as far to say that Rich Aucoin is one of my personal Top 5 Musical Acts to come out of Canada. Seriously.
This image forms part of the digitised photographs of the Ross and Pat Craig Collection. Ross Craig (1926-2012) was a local historian born in Stockton and dedicated much of his life promoting and conserving the history of Stockton, NSW. He possessed a wealth of knowledge about the suburb and was a founding member of the Stockton Historical Society and co-editor of its magazine. Pat Craig supported her husband’s passion for history, and together they made a great contribution to the Stockton and Newcastle communities. We thank the Craig Family and Stockton Historical Society who have kindly given Cultural Collections at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, access to the collection and allowed us to publish the images. Thanks also to Vera Deacon for her liaison in attaining this important collection.
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On Camp Casey in Dongducheon May 1, officials of the U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand re-opening of the Carey Physical Fitness Center, which had been closed since October for a $1.8 million renovation. The newly redone facility includes a greatly enlarged weight room dedicated to free weight workouts, a fully renovated court for basketball and volleyball, private rather than the former communal showers, a modern, functional sauna room, newly re-done aerobics and spin cycle rooms, and a trophy room to showcase unit sports achievements, among other improvements. Also scheduled as part of the grand re-opening was a cake-cutting, and later, a basketball tournament and an awards ceremony. The Fitness Center reopens with new hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. — U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman
Monument dedicated to Thomas Francis Meagher, Brigadier General of the Irish Brigade. It reads:
"The Irish Brigade commander was born in Waterford City, Ireland on 23 August 1823, a well educated orator, he joined the young Ireland movement to liberate his nation. This led to his exile to a British Penal Colony in Tasmania Australia in 1849. He escaped to the United States in 1853 and became an American citizen. When the Civil War broke out he raised Company K, Irish Zouaves, for the 69th New York State Militia Regiment which fought at First Bull Run under Colonel Michael Corcoran. Subsequently Meagher raised the Irish Brigade and commanded it from 3 February 1862 to 14 May 1863. He later commanded a military district in Tennessee. After the War Meagher became Secretary and Acting Governor of the Montana Territory. He drowned in the Missouri River near Fort Benton on 1 July 1867. His body was never recovered."
The Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Technologies Celebrity Invitational is dedicated to the memory and music of Frank Sinatra and benefits the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children. The Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Technologies Celebrity Invitational enjoys a rich history as one of the marquee golf and fundraising events in the Palm Springs, California desert. Each year, celebrities, amateur contestants, loyal sponsors and enthusiastic spectators from all over the country look forward to returning to this unique "celebrity friendly" event.
Known as "Frank's little party in the desert," Barbara and Frank Sinatra founded the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational in 1988 to raise funds for the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children at Eisenhower Medical Center, which opened in 1986. Through their efforts, and those of supporters throughout the world, the Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Technologies Celebrity Invitational is now one of the most successful events of it's kind.
The mission of the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children is to provide counseling for victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and to focus on prevention, community education and breaking the generational cycle of abuse. Barbara Sinatra is quick to thank supporters of the "Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Technologies Celebrity Invitational, and she is proud to say "The children who come to us for help continue to receive the therapy they need and deserve; no child is turned away due to a family's inability to pay."
The Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Technologies Celebrity Invitational is a five (5) player team gross and net scramble golf tournament held at Eagle Falls Golf Course in Indio, California. The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, also in Indio, is the tournament's hotel and venue for three nights of parties and a spectacular luncheon and fashion show.
One (1) celebrity and four (4) contestants are a team. The team of four (4) amateur players remains together for two (2) consecutive days. The celebrity contestant changes teams for the second day. Current USGA handicaps are verified and applied to all contestants.
Brihadeeshwara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajesvaram. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”, with the other two being the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.
The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is carved out of a single rock and weighs around 80 tons.
There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance. The entire temple structure is made out of granite, the nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
History of Brihadeeswarar Temple
rulmozhivarman, a Tamil emperor who was popular as Rajaraja Chola I laid out foundations of Brihadeeswarar Temple during 1002 CE. It was first among other great building projects by Tamil Chola. A symmetrical and axial geometry rules layout of this temple. Temples from same period and two following centuries are expressions of Tamils Chola power, artistic expertise and wealth. Emergence of these types of features, such as multifaceted columns along with projecting signals of square capitals signifies arrival of Chola style, which was new at that time.
It is one architectural exemplar, which showcases true form of Dravida kind of architecture in temples and is a representative of ideology of Chola Empire and Southern India’s Tamil civilization. Brihadeeswarar Temple “testifies to Chola’s brilliant achievements in architecture, painting, bronze casting and sculpture.”
It is said that after seeing Pallava Rajasimha Temples in Kanchipuram, Emperor Rajaraja Cholan had the dream of establishing such a huge temple for Lord Shiva. Brihadeeswarar Temple is first among all buildings, which make use of granite fully and it finished within five years from 1004 AD to 1009 AD.
The greatest of Chola emperors Rajaraja-I (985 A.D – 1012 A.D) the son of Sundara Chola (Parantaka-II) and Vanavan mahadevi built this magnificent temple named Brihadeeswarar at Thanjavur – the capital of Chola dynasty.
From the Epigraphical evidence it is known about Rajaraja-I started building this temple on his 19th year and completed on 275th day of his 25th year. It took just 6 years to complete this work on 1010 A.D.
The Chola reign declined and they were ousted by the Pandyas who were in turn thrown over by the Vijayanagara Empire. In 1535, the Vijayanagara king installed a Nayak king and the clan, called Tanjore Nayaks, reigned till the mid-17th century. In 1674, the Marathas conquered Tanjore. Later, like the rest of the country, Thanjavur too fell into British hands.
The inscriptions and frescoes on the walls of Brihadeeswarar Temple record the rise and fall of the city’s fortunes. Shiva’s representation is as a gigantic stone lingam. This is covered by a vimanam that extends to 216 feet. It is built with stones that are bonded and notched without any mortar. The topmost stone, an engineering marvel, weighs about eighty tons.
Rajaraja-I named this temple as Rajarajesvaram and the deity Shiva in Linga form as Peruvudaiyar, the temple is also known in the deity’s name as Peruvudaiyarkovil (in Tamil language). In later period Maratta and Nayaks rulers constructed various shrines and gopurams of the temple.
The Brihadeeswarar Temple was completed in around 1010 in the southeastern part of the new capital Thanjavur constructed in the basin of the Kaveri (Cauvery) River by the king of the Chola Dynasty, Rajaraja I (r. 985-1014). It has also been called Rajarajesvara Temple after the king’s name. It is one of the two greatest temples from the age of the Chola Dynasty together with the Rajendra -Cholisvara Temple built in the next new capital, Gangaikondacholapuram, which was constructed by his successor Rajendra I. Those constructions were prodigious national projects showing the Chola Empire’s hegemony in south India.
It is said that the Brihadeeswarar Temple was erected in only seven years. Its precincts are surrounded with cloisters covering an area of 120m by 240m and are also surrounded outside with heavy brick walls for an area of 350m square including a large tank (reservoir).
There is a Nandi Shrine, two continuous extensive Mandapas (worship rooms), an Antarala (antechamber), and a Vimana with a high tower, all in line on the east-west axis.
On the same axis stand Gopurams (temple gateways) of the early phase at the eastern center of the cloister and the brick wall. They are the sole entrance spots to the temple precincts.
Though they are embellished with sculptures, they look much lower than later Gopurams of huge temples in south India, as the height of the Vimana is great in contrast.
The second Gopura on the line of the cloisters is 24m in both width and height, lower than the first Gopura, but its sculptures are larger, with a pair of Dvarapalas (guardian figures) on both sides of the doorway.
Nandhi of Brihadeeswarar Temple
In the cloisters surrounding the precincts is a line of Lingas (phalluses), symbol of Shiva, and wall paintings from the Nayaka period on the rear walls delight the eye of pilgrims. This Brihadeeswarar Temple made of granite and brick is the greatest work of the Dravidian (northern) style in its grand scale and high degree of perfection, alongside of the great temple in Gangaikondacholapuram. The development of stone temples in the southern Indian style, having started at the small temples at Mahabalipuram, reached their summit here. It became the model of the temples to be built in south India and Southeast Asia in the period of the Chola Dynasty.
However, after the end of the Chola Dynasty in the 13th century, temple style would change dramatically. Huge Vimanas would not be built anymore, rather temple precincts would be expanded, surrounding the temple in fold upon fold, and constructing only Gopurams in a colossal scale on the four sides. The outer Gopurams would be erected higher, and would eventually attain more than 60m. The relationship of height between the main shrine and its gates would be completely reversed. From this point too, the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is the best representative of orthodox south Indian temple architecture.
Popularity
Thanjavur Periya Koil is the grandest creation of Cholas and it is visible from any area in Thanjavur, perhaps the only temple with such a characteristic.
This temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Great Living Chola Temples”. The temple became popular all over the country on its 1000th birthday in September 2010. In its commemoration, a rupees postage stamp, featuring the 216 feet tall Raja Gopuram (Vimana) was released by the India Post. A 5 rupee coin was released by the Reserve Bank of India. A 1000 Rupees Commemorative Coin with the same picture on the 5 rupees coin of Thanjavur Periya Kovil will be issued soon. This will be the first 1000 Rupees coin to be released in the Republic of India coinage, but it will not be for public circulation. In April 1954, the Reserve Bank of India had released a 1000 rupees currency note with panoramic view of the temple. Later, during the Indira Gandhi rule, all 1000 rupees notes were demonetized to curtail black money.
Temple Timeline
he much celebrated ‘Ponnambalam’ (temple with golden roof) at Thillai (Chidambaram) was just a few hours of journey away.
Thiruvarur, the most important ‘Sapta Vitanka Sthalam’, which had the patronage of the Cholas right from the days of Manuneedhi Cholan and Musukuntha Cholan, was also nearby.
So were numerous temples referred to as ‘paadal Petra Sthalangals’ – temples where the Saivite saints Appar, Sundarar, Sambandhar and Manickavasagar had sung Thevaram hymns (religious hymns praising the deeds of Lord Shiva).
Then, what made Rajaraja Cholan build a massive temple in his capital city?
Few centuries back, the Pallavas had given a new dimension to art and architecture. Under their patronage rose the majestic Rathas, Shore Temple and Yali Caves at Mamallapuram. Rajasimha Pallavan built two splendid temples in Kanchipuram ‘Paramesvara Vinnagaram’ and ‘Kailasanathar Kovil’. The latter, dedicated to Lord Siva, held Rajaraja Cholan’s attention. He called it ‘kachchipettu Periya Thali’ (The Big Temple of Kanchipuram). Rajaraja Cholan’s dreams and aspirations were always huge. The visionary he was in all matters, there is no wonder that he envisaged a huge temple to celebrate the power of divinity.
Many a people, have wondered why he chose to build an imposing monument. Did he want to showcase the power and might of his empire by building something colossal? Did he want to stamp his authority and tell the world, ‘Look what I have accomplished?’ Did he want to get rid of sins wrought by years of warfare or get a magical cure to a disease of unknown origin, as some people claim? May be the reason was simple. He wanted to show the whole world the towering presence of God that is everlasting against human life that is highly evanescent.
Dedicated on the 11th October 1968 as an Ecumenical Christian Chapel in the heart of London Heathrow Airport, designed by Mr Jack Forrest. The underground setting is deceptive in size (like a Tardis in Doctor Who), it provides peace, quite and a place to reflect for all faiths together.
This beautiful event is dedicated to Lord Narasimha. Together with Sri Swami Vishwananda and devotees from all around the world we celebrated the appearance day of Lord Narasimha with Yagna and Abishekam for the Lord's fierce, Ugra form and His calm, Shanta form. All the celebrations were accompanied by lively kirtan.
The celebrations took place at different Bhakti Marga temples around the world, starting at Bhakti Marga's Headquarters Shree Peetha Nilaya in Germany where guruji performed the celebrations.
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On Friday, September 5, 2014, the City of Marietta and the Marietta Fire Department honored the life and dedicated service of one of its own, Fire Fighter Engineer Lonnie Nutt who lost his life in the line of duty.
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Dedicated to my friend, Ana Isabel Pires, who challenged me to do this.
This photo was taken without any special device. It was taken manually, with a few attempts.
A Romanesque basilica dedicated to Saint Nicholas had existed at the southeastern corner of the Dresden market since the early twelfth century, documented about 1168. A Side-chapel of the Cross, named after a relic bequeathed by the Meissen margravine Constance of Babenberg (1212–1243), was first mentioned in 1319. Over the decades, it became the name of the whole church, which was officially dedicated on 10 June 1388 to the Holy Cross.
From 1401 it was rebuilt as a hall church with a prominent westwork in the German Sondergotik style. Based on the architectural works by Peter Parler (1330–1399), the construction later served as a model for numerous church buildings in Upper Saxony such as St. Anne's Church, Annaberg-Buchholz or St. Wolfgang's Church, Schneeberg. Finished about 1447/49, the church burned down in 1491, the first of five blazes over the next centuries. The Wettin electors of Saxony, residing at Dresden since 1464, had the Gothic hall church rebuilt, from 1499 under the architectural direction of Conrad Pflüger. From 1579 until 1584 the westwork was restored in a Renaissance style.
The church was heavily damaged by Prussian cannonade during the Seven Years' War, with its Late Gothic choir almost completely destroyed. After the war, the Dresden master builder Johann George Schmidt (1707-1774) set up plans for a Baroque reconstruction, which however were opposed by contemporary architects of the Neoclassicist school following Zacharias Longuelune (1669-1748). Prince Francis Xavier of Saxony backed Schmidt and laid the foundation stone in 1764, nevertheless, after the preserved westwork collapsed in 1765, Schmidt had to accept the Neoclassicist chief architect Friedrich August Krubsacius (1718-1789) as adviser. Choir and steeple were accomplished in 1788, the new church was consecrated in 1792 and construction works finished in 1800.
Interior
After the building was gutted by a fire in 1897, the church interior was reshaped with Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) elements according to plans designed by the Dresden architects Schilling & Graebner including works by Hans Hartmann-MacLean. The Church of the Cross was again set on fire during the Bombing of Dresden on 13 February 1945. In its current form with its sober scratch coat interior, it was re-opened in 1955. In the course of the reconstruction of the nearby Frauenkirche a debate arose over a restoration of the pre-war design, however, from 2000 to 2004, the interior was refurbished in its 1955 condition.
The director of the choir is known as the Kreuzkantor. Roderich Kreile is the twenty-eighth Kreuzkantor since the Reformation.
After 26 years of dedicated service, Col. Regina M. Grant retired from the U.S. Army in a small ceremony at the Pentagon Feb. 16th. Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff of Installation Management, said he knows there are certain people across the OACSIM that he can focus on for magnificent performance, and Grant is at the top of his list. Grant’s husband, Col. (R) Michael O. Grant, friends, and coworkers attended the ceremony. U.S. Army Photo by Sarah Samoraj
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Dedicated by one or more women named Caecilia Polla to the gods Sarapis and Isis.
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Αναθηματική πλάκα, 1ος αι. π.Χ. Αφιέρωμα μίας ή περισσότερων γυναικών με το όνομα Καικιλία Πώλλα στους θεούς Σάραπι και Ίσιδα.
Making my way to the road bridge over the lines into Kensington Olympia after taking my shots at the fence I was offered to share space on an upturned bread crate by a very kind fellow enthusiast. This gave me those extra few inches to see over the high parapet as anyone under 6ft + who hadn't brought a box or step ladder to stand on to see over had to resort to sticking their camera's over the top and shooting blindly. The gentleman above was one of the best prepared there. In sight, sound and steps! With a set of steps and this fantastic looking very 'Heath Robinson' home made sight and sound recording apparatus!
The church dedicated to St. Mary of the Castle is probably the oldest in Udine, judging from extant fragments dating back to the Lombard era. It lost its parish status in 1263, when it was annexed to the larger parish of Saint'Odorico (now the Cathedral). It has been renovated many times over the centuries: the façade, for example, was entirely rebuilt after the catastrophic earthquake of 1511. Its three naves preserve the suggestive atmosphere of silence and contemplation, which is often found in old churches. The Venetian Governor, Tommaso Lippomano, commissioned the Venetian Gothic portico with steps and ramps leading down the hill in 1487.
The Castle hill is made of drift accumulating during centuries. However, a legend about its origin says that when Attila the Hun (also called the Scourge of God) plundered Aquileia (one of the biggest cities of the Roman Empire at that time) in the year 452, he asked his soldiers to build a hill to see the Aquileia burning. This was made by filling the helmet of each soldier with ground.
The first official statement of the existence of a building on the hill dates back to 983: the Holy Roman Emperor Otto II donated to Rodoaldo, Patriarch of Aquileia a "castrum", a military building.
The present building has the form of a palace and it was built on the ruins of a fortress destroyed in the year 1511 by an earthquake. The construction had started in 1517 and the works had lasted for 50 years. The external decoration of the palace and the paintings in the Parliament Hall are due to Giovanni da Udine, one of the pupils of Raphael.
The council of the Patria del Friuli was one of the first parliaments in the world, and it was suppressed after the French occupation in 1797.
Today the castle hosts the History and Art Museum of the City of Udine.
Dedicated to all the people who are no longer with us. All true artists, for those who have changed the world with his presence. Also for those strangers who by their actions made this a better world.
See you on the other side.
Dedicated to the winners of my mini-contest
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Albert Navarro on Buzz
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and Toni_V here on Flickr
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