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It's a storm of swords as three allied nations of Illarium, Navellos, and Plaxiom, battle it out with four other nations who are invading their realm.
Apart of the 2012 MocOlympics.
9-year old Vando became an important part of my life at the fragile age of only 2 months, when his life hung on a thin thread and I was “forced” by his former street kid brothers and sisters, who were already being recuperated at the time, to take on the responsibility.
Both parents have since died tragic deaths due to their severe alcoholism. Vando’s growing up in my fosterhome has been an extremely important educational process for all the kids who left the streets and have grown up together with him.
Today, as adult parents themselves, some of them are already transferring the educational values they learnt following Vando’s development during the first few years of his life. Undoubtedly these values have formed a solid basis and created the necessary conditions for them to parent their own children at this most important childhood stage.
I often wonder how they would have managed to understand the ABC of bringing up a child, without having experienced Vando’s own development in a safe family environment and without the basic knowledge of how a child should be brought up with loving care and guidance. Without such an experience, I’m quite sure they would have merely reproduced all the instability they themselves faced in their own early childhood years.
I have left an image in the comments below; of the first day I met Vando outside the shack where he was born. I will never forget this moment and he will always be a very special son.
You can read more about Vando here
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An image produced by one of the Force's photographers to illustrate forced marriage.
Forced marriage is a criminal offence and is:
"A marriage conducted without the valid consent of one or both parties, where duress is a factor".
Duress can include physical, sexual, emotional, and financial and psychological pressure. This will include coercion and deception to force someone into marrying.
Forced marriages are a form of domestic abuse and are dealt with as such by the police.
Forced marriages are where one or both persons involved get forced into a marriage that they do not want to enter and do not consent to the marriage.
Sometimes it is parents forcing their child to get married or sometimes it can be the extended family or community
It can happen between people in this country or between someone from this country with someone abroad.
How do arranged marriages differ from forced marriages?
Where the families of both parties take a leading role in arranging the marriage, but the choice as to whether or not to accept the arrangement remains with the prospective spouses.
Which communities do forced marriages happen in?
We are aware it happens in many communities and we want to encourage communities to understand that this is force and to be confident enough to report to the police.
Victims
Forced marriage is primarily, but not exclusively, an issue of violence against women. Most cases involve young women and girls aged between 13 and 30 years, although there is evidence to suggest that as many as 15 per cent of victims are male.
It is felt that men may still be a reluctant to report to the police that they have been forced into a marriage.
We are aware that there are a number of cases going unreported and we hope to encourage more reporting by raising awareness of the issues.
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How can police help?
We want to encourage potential victims and those already in a forced marriage to seek support and help from the police. We have specialist officers who can deal with the issues and they will help and support you throughout the process.
Obviously we understand that many victims do not want to criminalise family members and may be reluctant to call the police; however we would encourage you to do so if this is the only way to get you out of the situation and so that we can offer you some support and protection.
Foreign and Commonwealth assistance
The Forced Marriage Unit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are also available to help and advice you and they can be contacted on 0207 008 0151 or email: fmu@fco.gov.uk
In particular the FCO can help to repatriate you back to this country if you have been forced into a marriage abroad. It is important that you don’t feel like there is no one there to help you.
Reporting a Forced Marriage
We will respect the victim's wishes, respect confidentiality, establish lines of communication and provide appropriate support and guidance via a number of support agencies.
You can report a forced marriage via the normal means of communicating with GMP listed on the Contact Us page. Always call 999 in an emergency where there is a threat to life of a crime in progress. In a non-emergency, call 101.
In addition we have Specialist Domestic Abuse Investigators on each division or by calling 0161 872 5050.
Police Response
Forced marriages are a legitimate issue to report to the police. We will support and protect the victim and investigate criminal offences.
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Situations whereby a forced marriage may come to the attention of the police include:
An individual who fears they may be forced to marry.
A report by a third party of an individual having been taken abroad for the purpose of a forced marriage.
An individual who has already been forced to marry either in this country or abroad or to someone from abroad.
The Legal Position
Forced Marriage is a criminal offence
This legislation came into effect on 16 June 2014. For further information on the legislation click: www.cps.gov.uk/legal/h_to_k/forced_marriage_and_honour_ba...
Forced Marriage Protection Orders (Civil Protection Act 2007)
A Forced Marriage Protection order can be made by a Family Court in order to protect victims, both adults and children of a potential forced marriage or people who are already in a forced marriage. This is a legal document issued by a judge designed to protect individuals according to their particular circumstances. It contains legally binding conditions and directions that require a change in the behavior of a person or persons trying to force another person into marriage.
Forced Marriage Protection Orders may be made to prevent a forced marriage from occurring, to stop intimidation and violence, to reveal the whereabouts of a person, to stop somebody from being taken abroad, to hand over passports etc.
A breach of any of the conditions is a criminal offence. www.cps.gov.uk/legal/h_to_k/forced_marriage_and_honour_ba...
You can find out more about forced marriage protection orders here.
Safety Advice
If you really don’t want to talk to the police or other agencies then please think about the following safety advice if you think you may be forced into a marriage in this country or abroad:
Keep a copy of your passport including dual nationality passports.
Tell a trusted friend if you are travelling abroad and give them addresses of where you will be staying and also details of your return flight so they can alert the police if you fail to return on that date.
Have a spare mobile to hand that you can be contacted on and leave the number with trusted people so you are contactable
Memorise police phone numbers, and/or email addresses of the Forced Marriage unit and trusted friends in case you have to call them in an emergency.
Have addresses of British Embassies available
Support Agencies.
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Bangladeshi Women’s Centre - 0161 257 3867
Advice, information and support for Bangladeshi women including the issues of domestic abuse, forced marriage and ‘honour’ based violence. Other areas covered include welfare rights, housing, health, education and training, employment and immigration and nationality.
Henna Foundation - 02920 498600/496920
Henna Foundation is a registered charity that whose work involves supporting and seeking assistance to protect victims of ‘honour’ related crime, abuses & violence including cases of Forced marriages.
Honour Network (Karma Nirvana) - 0800 5999 247
The Honour Network helpline is a confidential helpline providing emotional and practical support and advice for victims and survivors (male & female) of forced marriage and/or ‘honour’ based violence and abuse.
Independent Choices - 0161 636 7534
This is a voluntary organisation promoting the rights and meeting the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Supports victims and provides a help line facility and refuge accommodation.
Iranian and Kurdish Women’ Rights Organisation (IKWRO) - 020 7490 0303
Provides support and advice in Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish and Farsi to women, girls and men living in Britain, in areas including domestic abuse and ‘honour’ based issues.
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Saheli - 0161 945 4187
Saheli is an organisation for Asian women run by Asian women. Saheli provides emergency, temporary refuge accommodation to South Asian women and their children who are fleeing domestic abuse situations. The refuge offers a children's service to ensure that children's needs are met, for example through play session and one to one work.
Southall Black Sisters - 020 8571 9595 (10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm)
This is a resource centre offering information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling, and support to black and minority women experiencing domestic abuse. Southall Black Sisters specialise in forced marriage particularly in relation to South Asian women. The office is open weekdays (except Wednesday)
Lesbian and Gay Foundation - 0845 3 30 30 30
Confidential helpline and centre offering information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counseling, and support to men and women experiencing domestic abuse, honour based violence or are victims of forced marriage.
Men’s Advice Line - 0808 801 0327 (Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm)
Confidential helpline for men who experience violence from their partners and ex partners. They provide emotional support, practical advice and inform men of specialist services that can give them advice on legal, housing, child contact, mental health and other issues.
NSPCC
This free, confidential service for anyone concerned about children at risk of harm offers counselling, information and advice. The service also connects vulnerable young people, particularly runaways, to services that can help. It is open Monday to Friday between 11am and 7pm.
Asian Child Protection Helpline
Bengali speaking advisor - 0800 096 7714
Gujarati - 0800 096 7715
Hindi - 0800 096 7716
Punjabi - 0800 096 7717
Urdu - 0800 096 7718
English - 0800 096 7719
This free, 24-hour helpline provides information, advice and counselling to anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse.
0808 800 5000 (helpline)
0800 056 0566 (text phone)
Broken Rainbow - 08452 255 6234
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
Careline - 0208 8514 1177
This is a national confidential counselling line for children, young people and adults on any issue including family, marital and relationship problems, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, depression and anxiety.
Child Line - 0800 1111
This service is for any child or young person with a problem.
The Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau offers free, confidential and impartial information and advice on a wide range of subjects including consumer rights, debt, benefits, housing, employment, immigration, family and personal matters.
Manchester Airport Immigration 0161 489 3576
Immigration may be able to assist you with enquiries in relation to passports and dual nationality
Mondays and Tuesdays: 10am – 1pm
Wednesdays: 1pm – 4pm
An email service is also offered by the Helpline for non-urgent concerns with an aim to respond within 3 working days: helpline@independentchoices.org.uk
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
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Not the type you read about on Fictionmania but the one where after a long week in the saltmines you are too tired to dress. However, I made the effort and, as usual, was very glad I did. Have a great weekend everyone!
Not an original idea by any stretch.. I remember Danny aka Catch-light doing a similar shot in his 366 a few years ago. If you want an inspiring collection of photos to look at I urge you to take a look at his stream.
New York, Olympus E-M5, Sigma 60mm f2.8 lens
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1940, l' Italia è entrata in guerra e il sabato mi mettevano la divisa per andare a scuola, non lo capivo e non mi piaceva ma dapertutto leggevo "credere obbedire combattere".
Nel sussidiario (libro unico di testo) le cartine geografiche indicavano il Mediterraneo come "Mare nostrum" !!!!
Forced perspective for the Saturday Self Challenge
Got lucky, saw this balloon take off from behind the trees and managed to get into place to catch it at the top of the flag pole . . .
Hey Fotorians! This week we are going to introduce another photography technique that is fun and easy to use: Forced Perspective. Once you’ve finished reading this blog, you will not be able to wait to go outside and get to try out this technique.Forced Perspective is a technique used primarily in photography, filming movies and architecture. It’s about creating optical illusions by making an object appear larger, smaller, farther or closer than it really is. Yes, basically it is to fool our eyes into creating an illusion for something that seems logically impossible, but thanks to creativity and imagination, we can make it look real.Have you ever tried to catch the clouds in your hand ? Try to hold the Tower of Pisa to keep it from falling? This technique is called Forced Perspective. Have you tried it? forced perspective: How is it done? As mentioned above, the key is creativity and imagination. It is achieved by mixing the background of the photo with the foreground, making it appear that the two objects have the same importance. Of course, these two objects have different sizes and it is precisely this that tricks our eyes into creating an optical illusion. It is all about composition, zoom and perspective. To get the coolest and impressive effects, the following factors must be considered.
Composition: Before you shoot your photo you have to have thought about the composition you want to achieve. You gotta place people and objects in the right location and move the camera slowly to connect the 2 objects together. It is better to not use a tripod so you’ll have more room for maneuvering.forced perspective
Zoom: It is better to work with a high zoom. You’ll have more freedom and space to connect the elements of the picture and get better results.
Point of view: Depending on how you shoot the photo serves to enlarge or reduce the size of the elements. From a closer point of view and focus you’ll get up to the elements to appear larger.Care needs to be taken with the focus and with the lighting. If the objects in the photo have different lighting or are blurred, it will make the effect look fake. Try focusing in on both the objects to create the perfect perspective. This will definitely fool everyone! If you want to blur the image to enhance this effect, we recommend trying out tilt-shift to create a miniature effect in the background. You can use Tilt-Shift at Fotor.com just as we did in the photo below.forced perspective
Tips. Try different things out, experiment and work with the scenery. Take lots of photos and try try again to really learn how to do it. Composing photos with hilarious elements is always interesting.
The street booksellers of a famous city park are forced to move their stalls to the other side of the park. After more than 70 years they leave their usual place. Today your future is unknown.
Still too busy to shoot or post regularly but at least I made it for a Frence Friday shot.
HFF and Happy Weekend everyone!
We took the kids to the beach for a day and then hit the Kings Dominion amusement park on our way home to close out summer. I made it through one roller-coaster before my body said no.
I've now moved on from DPS assignments(more's the pity) You can follow my blog as I explore New Zealand here-
Believe me, this was way harder to achieve than it looks. I had to do two trips to the beach as I just could not get the angles right on the first day. The angles of the vertical lines changed depending on how far the camera was from the box, what the POV angle was and how wide I had my lens, and not being able to clearly see my screen on my camera didn't help either. I had to enlist Mr FKG to help me draw it today, it took over an hour to get it right(and it could have still done with some tweaking) but we were running out of light.
"Best of the Year 2012"- Sand Box
This was orignally submitted for the Forced Perspective assignment. I chose this shot for my "Best of Year" mainly because of the planning and the time & effort that went into creating it which included two visits to the beach (as I just couldn't get the angles right the first time). While it might look simple enough it was a tough challenge to draw, I had to draw around 10 large "boxes" before I finally got the right perspective.
It has been almost two years to the day since I took up toy and miniature photography. At the time I had no idea what I was getting into. It has led me down this enjoyable rabbit hole of painting miniatures, building dioramas, customizing figures, building models and the never ending pursuit of "getting it all in camera" with minimal use of compositing or backdrops.
Here are a few of my favorite shots and behind the scenes set-ups.
Enjoy!
Knole has always excited a range of different reactions. Henry VIII liked it so much that he forced Thomas Cranmer, his Archbishop of Canterbury, to hand it to him in 1538. Yet, the following century, the diarist John Evelyn was so depressed by the greyness of this 'greate old fashion'd house' that he hurried out into the sunshine. In the 18th century, Horace Walpole was impressed by Knole's 'beautiful decent simplicity which charms one' but on a later visit decided that it 'has neither beauty nor prospects'.
These mixed emotions can partly be explained by the many faces Knole presents on different days and at different times of the year. On a dull winter's day, as you ride the crest of the knoll in front of the house and the north front looms in sight, Knole's sprawling mass of sodden Kentish ragstone strikes a sombre note. But on a sunny summer's day, the south front, with its colonnade of seven lightly coloured marble arches, dances to a very different tune.
The Sackvilles and Knole
Knole was rebuilt and then furnished in three main bursts of activity, each separated by around a hundred years. In the early 17th century, Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset, transformed the late medieval archbishop's palace into a Renaissance mansion. Towards the end of the 17th century, his great-great-grandson, the 6th Earl, acquired Knole's unique collection of Stuart furniture and textiles through his office as Lord Chamberlain. And then, towards the end of the 18th century the 6th Earl's great-grandson, the 3rd Duke, added Old Masters bought on the Grand Tour to Italy and portraits commissioned from contemporary English artists such as Reynolds and Gainsborough.
Visitors today see a house and collection little changed since the 3rd Duke's day. By the end of the 17th century, the Sackvilles had withdrawn to private apartments on the ground floor and tended to live there rather than in the more formal, public rooms on the first floor - today's showrooms. The very fact that large areas of Knole were inhabited only intermittently from the end of the 17th century and that the furniture therefore remained under dust sheets for long periods, accounts for its miraculous survival.
Knole comes to the National Trust
In 1946, the Sackville family handed over Knole to the National Trust with an endowment towards its maintenance. The family retained possession of the park and many of the contents of the house and were granted a 200-year lease on various private apartments within the house.
Vita Sackville-West and Knole
Vita Sackville-West had grown to love Knole's many faces from her happy childhood there. In 'Knole and the Sackvilles' (1922), she wrote that Knole 'has a deep inward gaiety of some very old woman who has always been beautiful, who has had many lovers and seen many generations come and go … It is above all an English home,' she continued, 'It has the tone of England; it melts into the green of the garden turf, into the tawnier green of the park beyond, into the blue of the pale English sky.'
On display in the Great Hall is a facsimile of the bound manuscript of Virginia Woolf's novel 'Orlando'. The novel is dedicated to Vita Sackville-West and, in the words of Vita's son, Nigel Nicolson, it is 'the longest and most charming love letter in literature'. Vita is the eponymous hero/heroine (Orlando changes gender over the four centuries in which the novel is set) and Orlando's ancestral home is a house, like Knole, with a legendary 365 rooms. The pages are threaded through with similarly specific references to Knole and to its past and present incumbents. It ends with Orlando taking possession of the house whereas, in fact, Vita had been denied ownership of her beloved Knole because the house was passed through the male line.
In 1930 Vita fell in love with Sissinghurst Castle and bought it, along with 4,000 acres of farmland. Together Vita and her husband, Harold Nicolson, made a garden which reflected their different personalities - Harold being a classicist and Vita a romantic. Today, Sissinghurst Castle Garden is also owned by the National Trust.
Foe further information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/...
Two Metra Rock Island trains pass each other at Roosevelt Road. The down-on view from the bridge and the close proximity to the Roosevelt Collection (left) and the Target Store (right) can make this look like a model railroad.
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Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
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Elinchrom BX500Ri in 66 cm Portalite softbox, above subject
Elinchrom BX500Ri in a Octa Light Bank 74", left of subject
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Internal memo to the Minister of Foriegn Affairs to the High Council of SAC.
-SAC troops stationed withing European embassies have come under repeated and sustained attack from NATO troops. As per ordered after the tragic events in Japan, the troops were given acces to better arms and armour. There is no doubt in my mind that this has undoubtably played a role in the sucessfull evacuation of the general staff.
Furthermore, As you requested, the [INFORMATION REDACTED] has been sucessfully transported to the docks. It will only be a matter of time before[INFORMATION REDACTED] the new [INFORMATION REDACTED] arrives.
I mean no disrespect sir, but are you sure we should be wasting our time helping the [INFORMATION REDACTED]? Who knows what bringing them here would do to our reputation?
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