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Two crows watched me from up high..could it be a sign? The crow is known as the ominous omen of death because it is the harbinger that guides souls from the realm of the living into the afterlife. Could this be the symbol confirming the rebirth of my little loved one, shedding from the old, and awakening into the new?
Charlie was cremated earlier in the day..
November 20, 1982. Richard Kline, Joyce DeWitt, John Ritter, and Priscilla Barnes of ABC's "Three's Company" (illus. by Joseph Cellini).
Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) contribute to a Joint Armed Forces Unit of Pentagon Tour Guides that train to take the estimated 100,000 people that visit the Pentagon on tours every year. Spc. Christopher Molitoris has been a Tour Guide for a year and a half, and conducted an estimated 1,500 combined Public and VIP Tours. He conducted this Tour on March 3, 2016. (U.S. Army Photos by Spc Brandon Dyer)
March 21, 1998. Helen Hunt of the movie "As Good As It Gets" and NBC's "Mad About You"; Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet of the movie "Titanic"; Matt Damon of the movie "Good Will Hunting"; Burt Reynolds of the movie "Boogie Nights."
Everything I know about exposure, I learned from Shanghai film packaging.
If there's a crazy man staring into the sun, shoot at f16.
If there's smog and a crazy man is about to be attacked by a shark, shoot at f11.
If it's smoggy and there are sky turds, shoot at f8.
If the sky turds are higher than the sun, shoot at f5.6.
If you see a garden slug with a turd on its head, shoot it at f4.
If you're about to be run over by a docking ocean liner, @##$@!
Alesha Jamaican Fashion Model in Pink Dress and Girl Guide Hat with Sunglasses on Location Rivington Street Shoreditch London Old Fountain Tap Room Bar
Lighthouse - Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada
My guiding principles in life are to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring.
Prince William
September 4, 1999. David Duchovny of Fox's "The X-Files"; Jennifer Aniston of NBC's "Friends"; Ray Romano of CBS's "Everybody Loves Raymond"; Roma Downey of CBS's "Touched by an Angel"; D.L. Hughley of ABC's "The Hughleys"; Katie Holmes of the WB's "Dawson's Creek."
Greater Manchester Police’s headquarters has had a visit from local guide dogs today.
Staff members paid to spend short sessions in their lunch break giving the dogs some fuss.
They also had the chance to meet trainee guide dog Jack and help in his socialisation process.
Interaction with dogs is also recognized as being of benefit to the well being of people involved.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
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.
Here are tower guides of my favorite lines in the greater NYC area. On top you have the Pleasant Valley Millwood Sprain Brook 345 kV lines which cross I-84 (see photos below). I actually drew the deviation towers incorrectly, but like what I drew enough that I did not bother to change it. There is also one tower design in the wider cross-armed circuits that I also did not include. Next is the Branchburg Ramapo 500 kV line. These are standard PJM design towers, with two monopoles on either side of I-87. From left to right are tangent, monopole, angle, and deviation towers. Next is the Ramapo Buchanan 345 kV line (labelled on my guide Buchanan Ramapo, but that is a minor technicality), and this just includes the basic tangent and deviation towers. And finally, you have the Ramapo South Mahwah 345 kV circuits on the bottom right. While there is an angle tower used twice on the line, I only included the basic tangent and deviation, as those are my favorites. NB the gray towers on the PV Millwood SB circuits actually take on the design of the Ramapo South Mahwah line after the Millwood substation. I drew all of these towers myself in MS Powerpoint.
Knott's Berry Farm.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
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SAFETY GUIDE.
Must be 52" tall to ride..
1 Guest per seat..
Riders under the age of 8 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult..
This ride may not accommodate guests of a larger size. Enter via exit to ensure the restraints function properly prior to waiting in line..
All passenger restraint systems, including lap bars, shoulder harnesses and seat belts must be positioned and fastened properly to allow guests to ride..
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WINDSEEKER.
is not recommended for guests with a history of .
* Recent Surgery.
* Heart Trouble / High Blood Pressure.
* Neck Trouble.
* Back Trouble.
or are.
* Pregnant.
OR any physical conditions that may be aggravated by this ride..
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Attention Riders: Due to the nature of this attraction, backpacks, purses, electronics, stuffed animals, and other loos items are not permitted. Smaller items may be secured n cargo pockets, waist packs, left in a locker, or with a non-rider. Loose fitting shoes may be left in a designated area on the ride platform. Knott's Berry Farm is not responsible for lost items..
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* Caution: Car may move when entering or exiting..
* Remain seated facing forward in an upright position with your back against the seat back and hold on until the ride comes to a complete stop..
* Swinging of seats of holding onto neighboring chairs is prohibited..
* Please do not swing or twist in your seat while riding..
* Keep all parts of our body inside the car at all times..
* Refrain from throwing or dropping items from the ride..
* This attraction contains strobe lighting..
* Finish food and drink before boarding..
* For safety, no picture taking while riding..
* Please refrain from smoking in line or while riding..
* Secure your lap bar..
* Fasten your seatbelt..
* Shirts are required..
* Guests with any type of prosthesis should not ride unless they can ensure that the device is properly secured and will remain in place during the ride. Please speak with the Ride Operator prior to waiting in line..
* SPECIAL ACCESS via entrance. TRANSFER REQUIRED Notices pursuant to C.C.R. TITLE 8, SECTION 344.7 may be viewed at the SECURITY OFFICE..
* Passengers with fear of height shall not ride..
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^ RIDERS MUST BE TALLER THAN THIS TO RIDE ^.
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WARNING.
Many rides at Knott's Berry Farm are dynamic and thrilling. There are inherent risks in riding any amusement ride. For your protection, each ride is rated for its special features, such as high speed, steep drops, sharp turns or other dynamic forces. If you choose to ride, you accept all of these risks. Restrictions for guests of extreme size (height or weight) are posted at certain rides. Guests with disabilities should refer to our Ride Admission Policy available at the Information Center. Participate responsibly. You should be in good health to ride safely. You know your physical conditions an limitations - Knott's Berry Farm does not. If you suspect your health could be at risk for any reason, or you could aggravate a pre-existing condition of any kind DO NOT RIDE!
dsc00011, 2011.08.17 19.38, Knott's Berry Farm, Fiesta Village, WindSeeker, sign, Safety Guide, detail
never ending, snaking popular tours around Bath 6 shot in camera multi. More Bath ones here www.maxblackphotos.com/new-images.html
10/04/15 Guide Bridge: Northern Rail Class 323 323227 departs with 2H72 11:46 Manchester Piccadilly - Hadfield via Glossop.
August 17, 1985. Bill Cosby of NBC's "The Cosby Show"; Tom Selleck of CBS's "Magnum, P.I."; Bob Newhart of CBS's "Newhart"; Lee Majors of ABC's "The Fall Guy"; Mr. T of NBC's "The A-Team"; Ted Danson of NBC's "Cheers" (illus. by Bruce Stark).
From the May 2016 trip to Thailand and Cambodia:
The Leper King Terrace, directly north of the Elephant Terrace (and, for that reason, it would be a sin to miss) is also on the Royal Square in Angkor Thom. For me, I prefer this terrace to the Elephant Terrace as a photographer. I just found it much more interesting because of all of the reliefs (“hidden reliefs,” per my guide book, as this terrace has the feel of a maze). It’s named for the statue on top of the terrace. Like the Elephant Terrace, it was also (probably) built during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. I think you could spend a little more time here than the Elephant Terrace, though both are unique and interesting.
Well, this is it. Save for a return flight to Bangkok on Tuesday, May 17 (a formality, really, just to pick up the return flight to China on the 18th…and no shoots on the 17th in Bangkok), Siem Reap/Angkor Wat is the last stop – and the one I was most looking forward to.
The flight over was pretty uneventful, though amusing. At Phnom Penh International Airport, we checked in at the gate, then went outside and hopped on a bus to take us to the plane…which was literally less than 100 meters away. That amused me to no end. A quick, comfortable 45 minute flight on the prop jet later – over completely black terrain; it seems the countryside is either sparsely populated, or electricity is a premium, but we may as well have been flying over a moonless ocean – brought us to Siem Reap (which, I’m glad to say, had lights). Siem Reap is the small town (and it’s basically a tourist/party kind of town where it’s great to go out at night after spending a full day in the sweltering hot sun. It’s about 10 kilometers south of Angkor Wat.
In overview, Angkor Wat is the ancient capital of the Khmer kingdom. What remains today are temples…temples…and temples. Hindu temples. Buddhist temples. They were also a people who were animists, so some temples are reminiscent of that system, too.
The detail of the temples is also fascinating. There are more asparas here than you can shake a stick at. Of the roughly 20,000 asparas, only one is shown smiling (baring teeth, that is). It fascinates – and impresses – me that people have done such extensive research and restoration that they know this. Those are the details, though.
A macro view of the Siem Reap area is just as impressive in that these temples are a study of a civilization close to one thousand years old (yet another jaw-dropping aspect of Angkor: the longevity) and their durability. The earliest temples are over a thousand years old, and the most recent are from the 14th century. (If the guide book I bought is correct, they were all built between 790-1307.) What survives today is all original (though there have been reinforcements with stone – many foreign countries support renovations of specific temples; I recall China and India among them). It’s quite obvious to tell what’s old and what’s new in most cases. However, the restorations are all good and necessary. One last note regarding the longevity of these temples is this: If these stone temples are what remained…how impressive must the society have been who created them? (That’s to say…think of the temples, houses, and all that didn’t survive as they were built of wood; these are simply the temples built by the royals or the aristocracy.)
A tour of modern-day Angkor Wat can be done in one or two fairly vigorous days. However, if you’re looking for any classic shots, you’ll want to spend longer here. (Common sense: the more time here, the more chances for good shots.) For this trip – it may be the only time I come here, though you never know – we arrived on a Saturday night and checked into our hotel (My Home Tropical Garden Villa; $20/night)
Siem Reap feels, at first, like a small dusty outpost of a town. The center of town is about four square blocks of small dive restaurants (and a bar street) and slightly pricier restaurants. There is also a night market street, an art street…all in all, it’s quite nice and has a bit of a party feel to it in addition to the endless souvenir stands you would expect. Though we didn’t go out on Saturday night (since we didn’t get checked in until around 9:30 p.m.), we did get a chance to go on Sunday.
Sunday morning was an awfully early start. Before having left Phnom Penh, I jumped on Facebook and, by chance, found and hired a local tuktuk driver, Mao Khvan, for $25/day. He agreed to pick us up at 4:50 a.m. to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat.
Now, a quick note on tuktuks: almost every single hotel/hostel/guesthouse probably has tuktuks available for hire. Also, when we were picked up at the airport, the taxi driver offered to drive us for the time we were there. In short…it’s a competitive market, and finding a driver for the day will be no problem. $25 may even be slightly pricy (you could probably find a driver for $15-20), however, I was so impressed with Mao’s service that, if I were to return, I’d gladly hire him again. He wasn’t rude or pushy, provides all the ice water you could possibly want to drink, and though he’s not an “official” guide, he’s very, very knowledgeable and made both days pleasant. I even had him take us to the airport the morning we left, and he brought his wife and daughter to meet us. He’s just a genuinely good and decent guy. (For anyone who goes to Angkor Wat, here’s Mao’s contact info if you want to arrange his services ahead of time: www.facebook.com/maotuktuksiemreap/?fref=ts )
Back to the actual touring itself, Angkor is geared towards tourism and they do it well. You can buy an admission ticket for either one, three, or seven days. ($20, $40, or…$60?). It’s also nice because they don’t have to be used in consecutive days (for the three and seven day passes, obviously). The three days can be used in a given week. The seven day pass, within a month.
Conventionally, two days is enough to see the “main” sites (albeit quickly) in about 8 hours each day. There’s a small loop (which we did the first morning) in which we caught the sunrise (not a great one, but…there was one, and it wasn’t terrible, by any stretch) at Angkor Wat, followed by a quick tour of the grounds – but not the temple itself. Afterwards (we were at Angkor Wat from 5:30 until 7:00 or 8:00, I’d say), we hopped back in the tuktuk and headed over to Ta Prohm, about 15-20 minutes away. Ta Prohm is famous for those who are fans of the Lara Croft Tomb Raider movies. (The first, I think. I’m not, so I don’t recall it vividly.) After those two spots – probably two of the three most famous – we went to the Khmer Country Kitchen for a rather nice, relaxing, and cheap breakfast where we spent an hour with the other two members of our group. Around 10:00, we went to our third stop: Ta Keo Temple. In 40 degree heat (roughly 104F), I was feeling a bit too exhausted to climb the somewhat steep stairs to the top of this temple, but I did enjoy the lower area just as well. From Ta Keo, we made a quick stop at two temples (they form a pair): Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda for about 20 minutes. Between these three, I’d say we spent about an hour. Our last stop of the morning, around high noon, was the Bayon complex of Angkor Thom. Passing through Bayon’s east gate, we stopped for a few quick pictures before going to the main compound of Bayon, which I would say is the the last of the three most-recognizable places here. We spent a good hour, or a little longer, shooting here after which point we were completely spent. Mao would have gladly taken us back to Angkor for sunset, but we actually decided to call it a day around 1:00. 9 hours in high heat was more than enough.
Back at the hotel, we rested, and I enjoyed myself immensely in the swimming pool. In the early evening, we walked about 600 meters to the “happening” part of town where we wandered the various streets and had a rather nice Khmer dinner. After eating and walking off a rather good dinner, we called it a night and headed back to our room. (For what it’s worth, the afternoon sky clouded over quite a bit and I heard we didn’t miss much as far as sunsets go. Mao also told us the following morning that the sunrise was a wash, as was Tuesday morning’s. Perhaps he was just trying to make us feel good.)
Monday morning we gladly skipped the sunrise and had a late start around…10:00. After a good old-fashioned breakfast of a ham & cheese omelet, Mao came by and we spent the second full day on the large loop. The first stop of the day was at Ba Phuon, a lesser temple just north of Bayon in Angkhor Thom. This was accompanied by quick stops at the adjacent Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace. After about an hour in the Ba Phuon area, we rode off to the northeast and stopped at Preah Khan, which was a rather interesting ruins. Another hour or so gone, we continued along the northeastern loop, bypassing Neak Pean (which, following English pronunciation rules, could theoretically be pronounced “neck pain,” which amused me for some reason…). The next stop was a rather small temple named Ta Som on the eastern end of the outer loop. Just down the road from Ta Som, we stopped at the East Mebon temple. When it was constructed, this was an island, only accessible by boat. That, however, was centuries ago. Now, it’s just a very dry, dusty area – with the temple still standing – and it’s hard to imagine it was once surrounded by water. At any rate, it was a quick stop at East Mebon, followed by another nice meal at the Khmer Country Kitchen before we continued with the tour. The next stop on the list was due east of the restaurant (southeast corner of the outer loop, which is really slightly northeast of Angkor Wat). Pre Rup (or Bre Rup) was a fairly photogenic temple. By this point, the heat – also around 40 degrees, just like Sunday – was starting to take a toll, though we still managed to stay out and see all we could. The last “new” temple for us was Banteay Kdei, a citadel that is at the corner of where the inner and outer loop meet on the eastern side of Angkor Wat. Directly across the street from Bnateay Kdei is what should be a nice lake called Sra Srang. A long, rectangular lake, which is also across the street from the Khmer Country Kitchen, it’s now nothing but a dustbowl. Though it’s rainy season now, there’s been so little rain that the lake has completely dried up. (But, please don’t tell any “right”-thinking politicians in my country that global warming is a problem. It certainly isn’t, despite what your eyes see.) After some rather sad contemplation at Sra Srang, we went back to Angkor Wat around 4:00 and were there until 6:30 or so for sundown. However, a boomer of a thunderstorm (light rain, but heavy on thunder & lightning) came through and there wasn’t much to see. However, we did finally get to tour the interior of Angkor Wat, and found that a pretty fitting way to end the initial Siem Reap shoot. From there, we went back to the hotel where we passed out from exhaustion.
The only thing left to do was wake up on Tuesday for a quick 45 minute flight at noon to Bangkok. We concluded the trip as we started it: eating well at a Thai restaurant. Other than that, we just had a quiet night in Bangkok (no shooting at all) and a very early (3:30 a.m.) wake up call for our return flights out of Thailand. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing Thailand again soon.
SRI LANKA, Colombo, April 6, 2011 - Visiting Girl Guide officials for the Asia Pacific region enjoy traditional Sri Lankan food on 'Kande' leaves at the Sri Lanka Girl Guide Association office in Colombo. (Amantha Perera)
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Road-side lunch near Titisee - prepared by our travel guide and driver. Excellent!
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