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PizzaBuzz is, in a city so full of new restaurant openings, a very good idea indeed. The concept can be summed up (crudely) as âDIY Pizzaâ or "we have the toppings, you do the rest!" or "Subway, but with pizzas!". This doesnât really do it justice however and there is, obviously, much more to it than that - which Iâll now try to elaborate upon:
Essentially the idea is semi-self service pizza/food assembly. You take your place at the start of their "DIY pizza assembly lineâ and prepare yourself a pizza entirely of your own devising (though you donât have to do anything really asides from tell them what you want your pizza to be made of - it arrives pre sliced too, woo!).
You choose from 5 types of bases (gluten free options are available). These range from a âregularâ Margherita (cheese, tomato etc) to the Bianca (white sauce, mozzarella, parmesan) - plus a pretty fkn extensive range of toppings, divided into vegetables, proteins (i.e meats, fish) and cheese. Said toppings include such gastronomic curiosities such as bacon jam and wild rock shrimp. The recommended number of toppings for a pizza is about 4-5, though apparently one guy came in (drunk) on a Friday night once and ordered a £20+ pizza that contained EVERY SINGLE topping they offered. It ended up looking like a pyramid (hahahahaha!)
And, if you donât fancy coming up with your own pizza, their âsignature collectionâ of pre-designed pizzas come in around £10, and have names like Middle Earth and Etna. Once youâve picked your combo of ingredients, it takes them about 1-3 minutes to cook the whole thing in their wood fired ovens - so you might even be able to describe it as fast food. Takeaway is also an option. In the Southern Italian style, you can also get a burrata (and choose what ingredients to have it with, which is the recurring theme...)
As for the ambiance - PizzaBuzz lives inside the brand spanking new Alphabeta development on Worship street. On the inside it has a minimal vibe - almost the feel of an industrial space about it. Except theyâve made it more friendly with offcentre animal illustrations drawn onto the walls (pictured) plus their colourful logo and a recurring love of hexagonal things. Plus staff singing along to the music (not sure if this is an actual feature or if I just came in at the right time ^_^)
I must also tell you about the dough - which took a yearâs development and is quite something (theyâve got a video called âJane Doughâ in which the dough explains this all to you in a Yorkshire accent, lol). Anyway, it comes from a small mill in Oxfordshire and is, unusually, 50% spelt. I am told that this results in better texture, digestibility and mouthfeel than regular pizza. This is a big claim to make, and Iâm not sure I agree - the pizza I had, however, WAS very good and thatâs all I can say about that.
All in all, Pizzabuzz is taking a very good idea from another restaurant (*ahem*) and applying it to pizza very, very well. I wasnât surprised to hear that they have another site opening soon and can see them doing pretty well in future. Inherently, itâs fun, a bit silly, and provides you with a lot more choice than most of the (pizza based) competition. Definitely a place Iâd recommend to everybody (because who the hell doesnât like pizza, really?!)
Thailand formerly Siam and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos andCambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Burma. Its maritime boundaries are shared with Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast. Thailand also shares maritime boundaries with Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea to the southwest.
The country is a kingdom, a constitutional monarchy with King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth king of the House of Chakri, who has reigned since 1946, making him the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. The king is officially titled Head of State, the Head of the Armed Forces, an Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and the Defender of all Faiths.
The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country's center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities.
Thailand is the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area (slightly smaller than Yemen and slightly larger than Spain), with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km2 (198,000 sq mi), and the 20th most-populous country, with approximately 66 million people. About 75% of the population is ethnically Thai, 14% is of Chinese origin, and 3% is ethnically Malay; the rest belong to minority groups including Mons, Khmers and various hill tribes. There are approximately 2.2 million legal and illegal migrants in Thailand. Thailand has also attracted a number of expatriates from developed countries. The country's official language is Thai. Its primary religion is Buddhism, which is practiced by around 95% of all Thais.
Thailand experienced rapid economic growth between 1985 and 1995 and is a newly industrialized country with tourism, due to well-known tourist destinations such as Pattaya,Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Ko Samui, and exports contributing significantly to the economy.
Thailand formerly Siam and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos andCambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Burma. Its maritime boundaries are shared with Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast. Thailand also shares maritime boundaries with Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea to the southwest.
The country is a kingdom, a constitutional monarchy with King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth king of the House of Chakri, who has reigned since 1946, making him the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. The king is officially titled Head of State, the Head of the Armed Forces, an Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and the Defender of all Faiths.
The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country's center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities.
Thailand is the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area (slightly smaller than Yemen and slightly larger than Spain), with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km2 (198,000 sq mi), and the 20th most-populous country, with approximately 66 million people. About 75% of the population is ethnically Thai, 14% is of Chinese origin, and 3% is ethnically Malay; the rest belong to minority groups including Mons, Khmers and various hill tribes. There are approximately 2.2 million legal and illegal migrants in Thailand. Thailand has also attracted a number of expatriates from developed countries. The country's official language is Thai. Its primary religion is Buddhism, which is practiced by around 95% of all Thais.
Thailand experienced rapid economic growth between 1985 and 1995 and is a newly industrialized country with tourism, due to well-known tourist destinations such as Pattaya,Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Ko Samui, and exports contributing significantly to the economy.
This is indeed a big shot. It was shot full frame on a 5D2 with no cropping done so the printed image should look massive :-)
...is going on vacation with me in 2 days ^^ (yes yes I favour her =p but considering where I'm going, the choice was obvious) I'll let you guess where I'm going just by looking at the pics =)
But actually, I don't know if I'll have time to take pitures of her ^^°
Construction is steadily moving forward on the 18,000 sq. ft. Possum Creek Skatepark in Gainesville, Florida.
Led by Spohn Ranch's COO, Mark Bradford, the crews in Gainesville are quickly turning what were once just some dreams scribbled on paper into one of Florida's premiere concrete skateparks.
Through a combination of advanced pre-cast concrete technology and methodical on-site concrete pours, the skatepark is nearing a flawless finish with less than 30 days on site.
Here is a panoramic view of the pre-cast concrete pieces that have been set.
* This is the 24.5" model of the J/24.
The model is mounted on the Teak backboard.
The model dimension is 24.5"(L) x 8"(H) x 4"(D). The size of this backboard is 31.5"(W) x 12.5"(H). The model scale is 1/12. The model weight is 11 LBS. The model is built with gelcoat & fiberglass using 3 part molds.
The link to the detail pictures of this model is listed below :
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The link to the detail pictures of the latest models is listed below :
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This is the Carraig Phádraig, or the Rock of Cashel, also known as St. Patrick’s Rock, located in the town of Cashel in County Tipperary, Éire. Originally the site of a hilltop fort, home to the kings of Munster for many centuries, the Rock was donated to the church in 1101 by King Muirchertach Ua Briain. However, few 12th Century structures survive, with the round tower, 90 feet (28 meters) tall, and Cormac’s Chapel, a Romanesque-style sandstone Building, was constructed atop the rock between 1127 and 1134, being the only buildings left from this time period. The largest of the structures atop the rock is The Cathedral, which was built between 1235 and 1270, which abuts against a residential structure for the clergy, known as the castle, constructed in the 15th Century. Both of these buildings are now in ruins. The other building on the site is the Vicars Choral, constructed in the 15th Century, which today has been fully restored, and houses several Celtic and medieval artworks. The rock remained intact and in use for major religious functions until 1647, when it was sacked during the Irish Confederate Wars, after Irish Confederate troops sought refuge on the rock, and were massacred by the opposing English Parliamentarian troops, along with the Catholic clergy, whom the English Parliamentarian troops saw as aiding the enemy. The buildings were sacked and vandalized. The buildings remained intact, however, though in a state of partial ruin, until 1749, when the main cathedral roof was removed by the Anglican Archbishop of Cashel, showing how little regard or respect the English had for the Irish people. The rock became home to a cemetery during the 18th and 19th Centuries, with many impressive grave markers. The most notable feature of this is a large tomb built for the Scully Family in 1867, once topped by a large cross, destroyed in 1976 by lighting, which sits in pieces on the ground nearby. The buildings on the rock have had conservation work carried out on them in recent decades, and the rock is considered a National Monument of Ireland, owing to its historical importance, cultural significance, and significant artistic works.
The Church of St. Sebald in Nuremberg (St. Sebald)
The Sebalduskirche is, in addition to St. Lawrence one of the two large main churches of Nuremberg. It is located not far from the Main market in the northern half of the old town. The most important work of art in the church is the Sebaldus sepulchre - by Peter Vischer the Elder and two sons over several years created (about 1509-19). In addition to works of the great Nuremberg sculptors Veit Stoss and Adam Kraft, there also can be found executed designs by Albrecht Dürer for "his parish church".
The foundation of the mother church of St. Sebald by the legendary hermit Sebald probably occurred in the period around 1050/60. It was the Peter and Paul church in today's district of Fürth-Poppenreuth. The Holy Sebald (canonization on March 26, 1425 by Pope Martin V) died around 1070. According to one of the traditions, the team of oxen in the transfer of his body stood still where now the towers of Sebaldus church overtop the roofs of the Old Town of Sebald. Therefore, was built then at this point the Peter chapel. Another theory suggests that Sebald had built the chapel in 1050 himself. After the death of Sebald were reported at his grave from 1070 on miracle cures. The subsequently setting in pilgrimages triggered the renaming of the church in St. Sebald.
The Peter chapel was replaced in the years 1230-40 by the construction of a late Romanesque pillar basilica. The consecration of St. Peter's Choir (September 9, 1274) suggests a completion of construction in the years 1274/75.
The extension of the aisles and the heightening of the towers in high Gotic style took place 1309-45, followed was this by the construction of the late Gothic hall choir in the years 1358-79. Installation of the galleries and a baroquisation of the equipment were carried out in middle of the 17th century.
After the renaturation by the conservationist, painter and architect Karl Alexander Heideloff, followed in the years 1888-1906 an extensive restoration under the leadership of architect Josef (Joseph?) Schmitz.
The 1237 completed Bamberg Cathedral was probably the model for the Doppelchörigkeit (consisting of two chancels) of Sebaldus church.
All roofs, the chancel arch and the towers of the church were largely destroyed during World War II. The reconstruction, under the direction of architect William Schlegtendal, lasted very long, and in some partial areas is still going on. The main works in the interior and exterior have been completed in 1957, the repair of the western gallery with the angel choir even lasted until 30 years after the war (1976-77).
Fritz Nadler writes after the first air raid on October 3, 1944 in his diary (I saw as Nuremberg was going down): "Now I'm standing in the middle of the greatest chaos. At Albrecht-Dürer square. The prince of painting made of ore with patched jacket stands intact on a marbled base. (...) He looks to the parsonage of St. Sebald in which he once along with Pfinzing illustrated the "Theuerdank (The Heroic Life of Sir Theuerdank)". The vicarage remained intact, together with the precious very small Pfinzing choir. Not a stick of noble relief representation of Mary's life is in the least bruised. The suction of the bomb has dealt graciously with the Blessed mother."
After the heavy air raids on 02 January 1945, Fritz Nadler describes the following day the sinister picture of Sebalduskirche: "Today the once fine-looking massive structure looks miserable. It is like a skeleton. The massive roof construction mostly fell down. From the still above hanging, reduced into fragments heavy beams rise pale-gray whisps of smoke. A proof that the fire continues to smolder. Every day, crashes new roof woodwork burnt to a cinder on the meters high rubble under which the pews, altar and church facilities are smashed and buried. From the dreary, pointed arched window openings pour smoke and soot. For weeks ...! Thank God that some of the valuable, leaded stained glass works were shifted in time. This raises anxious questions: What happened to Henry Traxdorf's organ from 1444? Has Fischer's miracle work of early German Renaissance, the "Sebaldus sepulchre", under the thick concrete shell of collapsed thousand-ton load withstood? Accusingly the Sebaldus towers which became dull and were deprived of their ringings rise into the brightening up January sky...!"
In and at the Sebalduskirche many unique works of art can be found. Outside there is, for example, the Schreyer-Landauer-Epitaph (emerged 1490/92) by Adam Kraft and of course the mighty portals - inside, next to the Sebaldus sepulchre, the Loeffelholzaltar, works by Veit Stoss and Adam Kraft. The glass paintings mainly go back to foundations of Nuremberg patriciate. The silver shrine of Sebaldus sepulchre was even twice forced open by thieves (1461 and 1506).
Diagonally across from St. Sebald is the Sebalder rectory with very small Sebald choir and the last preserved medieval courtyard of Nuremberg.
To 1520 was the northern place of the church, current Sebald square, part of the surrounding church cemetery, the "Sebald graveyard". The official designation read "Behind St. Sebald".
www.nuernberginfos.de/kirchen-nuernberg/sebalduskirche-nu...
This is an immature Katydid in the family Tettigoniidae of the suborder Ensifera, in the order Orthoptera. It's perched on a new Aster (Asteraceae) flower in the garden this morning. It was overcast today, perfect for capturing these delicate colors. (San Marcos Pass, 12 July 2012)
It may well be an Angle-wing Katydid in the genus Microcentrum - possibly the California Angle-winged Katydid (Microcentrum californicum). These are gentle leaf-like creatures which do no harm.
We had an interesting weather day! It was overcast all day, and about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. We've had a few raindrops from tropical monsoon moisture, and there's a chance of rain - and lightning - tonight!
Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of 709,037 in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,064,235 in 2022 with a metropolitan population estimated at 1,546,706 in 2021.
During the Viking Age, the area was part of Viken. Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around the year 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of King Christian IV, a new city was built closer to Akershus Fortress and named Christiania in honor of the king. It became a municipality (formannskapsdistrikt) on January 1, 1838. The city functioned as the capital of Norway during the 1814-1905 union between Sweden and Norway. From 1877, the city's name was spelled Kristiania in government usage, a spelling that was adopted by the municipal authorities in 1897, although 'Christiania' was also used. In 1925, the city was renamed Oslo.
Oslo is the economic and governmental center of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important hub for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe.
Information from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo
This picture is #652 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
As I strolled through Downtown Asheville, I spotted Leslie and her stylish hat. I love women's hats. It gives me an excuse to introduce myself, and I really DO like them. She was seated outdoors having an animated conversation with Ken. When I approached her, she was shy, but willing. In fact, she stayed shy. She is a senior at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, majoring in Political Science. She hopes to go on to Law School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Leslie kinda shrugged when I showed her the posted image. She wanted a more 'natural look,' Ken suggested that they continue talking, and I shoot as they spoke. I was not for that and went into one of my camera diatribes. “The problem with shooting when someone is speaking is that the camera sees, we perceive. While a friend is speaking, shoot a burst of 12-15 images over a few seconds. Almost every one will look ridiculous to downright freakish. You might think that you were watching her and she never looked like those unflattering images. But, in fact, she DID look like that for 1/100 second. But our brain receives a series if those images and somehow averages them out to the imagined image that we perceive. That's how political candidates show such horrible pictures of their opponents. Just catch 1/100 second of anyone giving a normal speech and he looks like an ogre.”
Ken said, yeah, we know this, we're photographers. Oh. Ken said he does general photography without elaborating – and he declined being photographed. Leslie likes photographing sports, events, and weddings. I told her that I could never shoot weddings.
“It's OK, if you choose the right bride and groom.”
“And the right in-laws.”
“Yeah.”
Once she becomes an attorney, she'd like to do professional photography on the side. Here is her website: www.pchopictures.com
After wanting a natural look, Leslie preferred the image in comments to the posted image. To me, it looks more staged.
Thank you, Leslie, for allowing me to photograph you for the 100 Strangers Flickr group.
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So whats it about …….
When 80-year-old Maud's best friend Elizabeth fails to turn up for a shopping trip, she is certain that something terrible has happened.
Despite living with dementia, she decides to turn detective and sets about trying to solve the mystery, but with her condition it's not always easy to hold on to the clues.
Cast & Crew are as follows
Maud Glenda Jackson
Helen Helen Behan
Sukey Sophie Rundle
Young Maud Liv Hill
Katy Nell Williams
Frank Mark Stanley
Douglas Neil Pendleton
Elizabeth Maggie Steed
Tom Sam Hazeldine
Dad John Paul Hurley
Peter Stuart McQuarrie
Margery Julie Hannan
Carla Linda Hargreaves
Ma Michelle Duncan
Desk sergeant Tom Urie
The Woman Cara Kelly
Rafid Nabs Aziz
Dr Harris Brian Ferguson
Det Grainger Anna-Maria Nabirye
Director Aisling Walsh
Executive Producer Gaynor Holmes
Executive Producer Sarah Brown
Executive Producer Andrea Gibb
Producer Chrissy Skinns
Writer Andrea Gibb
everything from papaya, oranges, mango, passion fruits, dragon fruits to other fruits that I don't even know the name of.
I am proud to say that I have had each and every one of these.
Eastleigh-allocated 33 109 is seen here with 1W96, the 1530 from Weymouth Quay - Waterloo, on August 16th 1981.
The branch line 'tramway' to the Harbour Station has now been closed and lifted.
TOPS info:-
33109 EH WQ P XA.
She was built by BRCW as D6525, entering service on October 8th 1960.
D6525
73C Hither Green 08/10/1960
71A Eastleigh 07/1963
Allocation recoded 71A to 70D 30/09/1963
Allocation recoded 70D to EH 05/1973
Renumbered 33 109 02/1974
SL Stewarts Lane 05/1993
Withdrawn 13/02/1997
Sold for preservation 3/97 to the Mid - Hants Railway, Alton and moved there about 9/97.
Named 'Captain Bill Smith RNR' at Kensington Olympia Station on 3/7/93.
About 20/9/93, a supplementary plaque reading 'IN 1959 CAPT. SMITH BOUGHT GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY
NO. 1247 THE FIRST LOCOMOTIVE TO BE PRIVATELY BOUGHT FROM B.R., AND HAS SINCE DONATED IT TO THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM. BILL HAS PLAYED A
SIGNIFICANT PART IN THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD OF RAILWAY PRESERVATION AND IN 1982 WAS MADE THE FIRST HONORARY LIFE MEMBER OF THE FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM' with a logo of a locomotive's driving wheel with F N R M on the splasher.
The nameplates were removed in 10/96.
Nameplates Captain Bill Smith RNR rededicated at Alresford Station on 1/8/99, along with the explanation plates, and loco also carries D6525.
The loco was moved to the L&NWR site at Crewe Carriage Sheds in 2003 for bogie overhaul, but work did not start until 2004 and wasslow, and by 8/05 it was still on
accommodation bogies and was still present 4/06.
Reportedly sold to FM Rail in 8/06.
Acquired again for preservation in 2/07, by road from L&NWR to the East Lancs Railway on 10/10/07. The Captain Bill Smith RNR nameplates were reapplied at Bury on 13/3/08, but removed again about 5/10 and later refitted (date not known).
In service at an East Lancs Railway gala as 33109 8/2/25, its final workings before overhaul, noted stripped
down in 9/25 but still carrying nameplates.
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Yes, this is the same mead on the right in the Feb 15 photo. In a little over a month, it dropped very clear and has the exact color of mead. Apparently "caramel coloring" isn't stable enough to survive a flocculating yeast environment.
Yes, it tastes just like Dr. Pepper!
This is the Tinsley Block in Springfield, Il. It was built in 1840 and would be rented out to many professional workers when Springfield became the capitol of Illinois. Springfield became the capitol in 1839 and the State Capitol Building, now the Old State Capitol Building, is located across the street. In 1841, Abraham Lincoln rented out the 3rd floor to be his law office. In 1844, he would take in a partner, a young lawyer, William Herndon. He took one in to watch over the place and to take in new clients. Lincoln would spend most of his time going from city to city trying laws for different clents. Herndon would stay in Springfield. They would make a good couple until 1854 when Lincoln would hold off his law career to focus more on his political career. The Lincoln Herndon Law Office is ran as a museum today. You can tour the building, then walk across the walkway to the Old Capitol Building to see where he tried alot of his cases. The law office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1978.
Stepwells are wells or ponds in which the water is reached by descending a set of steps. They may be multi-storied with a bullock turning a water wheel to raise the well water to the first or second floor. They are most common in western India and are also found in the other more arid regions of the Indian subcontinent, extending into Pakistan. The construction of stepwells is mainly utilitarian, though they may include embellishments of architectural significance, and be temple tanks.
Stepwells are examples of the many types of storage and irrigation tanks that were developed in India, mainly to cope with seasonal fluctuations in water availability. A basic difference between stepwells on the one hand, and tanks and wells on the other, is to make it easier for people to reach the ground water and to maintain and manage the well.
The builders dug deep trenches into the earth for dependable, year-round groundwater. They lined the walls of these trenches with blocks of stone, without mortar, and created stairs leading down to the water. The majority of surviving stepwells originally served a leisure purpose as well as providing water. This was because the base of the well provided relief from daytime heat, and this was increased if the well was covered. Stepwells also served as a place for social gatherings and religious ceremonies. Usually, women were more associated with these wells because they were the ones who collected the water. Also, it was they who prayed and offered gifts to the goddess of the well for her blessings. This led to the building of some significant ornamental and architectural features, often associated with dwellings and in urban areas. It also ensured their survival as monuments.
Stepwells usually consist of two parts: a vertical shaft from which water is drawn and the surrounding inclined subterranean passageways, chambers and steps which provide access to the well. The galleries and chambers surrounding these wells were often carved profusely with elaborate detail and became cool, quiet retreats during the hot summers.
NAMES
A number of distinct names, sometimes local, exist for stepwells. In Hindi-speaking regions, they include names based on baudi (including bawdi (Rajasthani: बावड़ी), bawri, baoli, bavadi, and bavdi). In Gujarati and Marwari language, they are usually called vav or vaav (Gujarati: વાવ). Other names include kalyani or pushkarani (Kannada), baoli (Hindi: बावली) and barav (Marathi: बारव).
HISTORY
The stepwell may have originated to ensure water during periods of drought. Steps to reach the water level in artificially constructed reservoirs can be found in the sites of Indus Valley Civilization such as Dholavira and Mohenjo-daro.[3] Mohenjo-daro has cylindrical brick lined wells which may be the predecessors of the stepwell. The first rock-cut stepwells in India date from 200-400 AD.
The earliest example of a bath-like pond reached by steps is found at Uperkot caves in Junagadh. These caves are dated to the 4th century. Navghan Kuvo, a well with circular staircase in the vicinity, is another example. It was possibly built in Western Satrap (200-400 AD) or Maitraka (600-700 AD) period, though some place it as late as the 11th century. The nearby Adi Kadi ni Vav was constructed either in the second half of the 10th century or the 15th century.
The stepwells at Dhank in Rajkot district are dated to 550-625 AD. The stepped ponds at Bhinmal (850-950 AD) are followed by it. The stepwells were constructed in the south western region of Gujarat around 600 AD; from there they spread north to Rajasthan and subsequently to north and west India. Initially used as an art form by Hindus, the construction of these stepwells hit its peak during Muslim rule from the 11th to 16th century.
One of the earliest existing example of stepwells was built in the 11th century in Gujarat, the Mata Bhavani's Stepwell. A long flight of steps leads to the water below a sequence of multi-story open pavilions positioned along the east/west axis. The elaborate ornamentation of the columns, brackets and beams are a prime example of how stepwells were used as a form of art.
The Mughal rulers did not disrupt the culture that was practiced in these stepwells and encouraged the building of stepwells. The authorities during the British Raj found the hygiene of the stepwells less than desirable and installed pipe and pump systems to replace their purpose.
SIGNIFICANCE
The stepwell ensures the availability of water during periods of drought. The stepwells had social, cultural and religious significance. These stepwells were proven to be well-built sturdy structures, after withstanding earthquakes.
DETAILS
Many stepwells have ornamentation and details as elaborate as those of Hindu temples. Proportions in relationship to the human body were used in their design, as they were in many other structures in Indian architecture.
IN INDIA
A number of surviving stepwells can be found across India, including in North Karnataka (Karnataka), Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. In 2016 a collaborative mapping project, Stepwell Atlas, started to map GPS coordinates and collate information on stepwells. Over 2000 stepwells have so far been mapped.Significant stepwells include:
Agrasen ki Baoli, New Delhi
Rajon ki baoli, New Delhi
Chand Baori in Abhaneri near Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rani ki vav at Patan, Gujarat
Adalaj ni Vav at Adalaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Dada Harir Stepwell, Ahmedbad
Toor Ji Ki Baori, Jodhpur
Birkha Bawari, Jodhpur
Shahi Baoli, Lucknow
Raniji ki Baori in Bundi, Rajasthan; Bundi has over 60 baolis in and around the town.
Panna Meena Ka Kund, Jaipur
IN PAKISTAN
Stepwells from Mughal periods still exist in Pakistan. Some are in preserved conditions while others are not.
Rohtas Fort, near Jhelum
Wan Bhachran, near Mianwali
Losar Baoli, near Islamabad
Losar Baoli, Sher Shah Park Wah Cantt
Makli Baoli, near Thatta
STEPPED PONDS
Stepped ponds are very similar to stepwells in terms of purpose but it is important to recognize the difference between these two types of structures. For example, stepped ponds were always built to accompany a nearby temple while stepwells were positioned away from noisy sites and future tourist attractions. While stepwells are dark and barely visible from the surface, stepped ponds are illuminated by the light from the sun. Also, stepwells are quite linear in design compared to the rectangular shape of stepped ponds.
INFLUENCE
Stepwells are certainly one of India's most unusual, but little-known, contributions to architecture. They influenced many other structures in Indian architecture, especially many that incorporate water into their design. Ram Bagh in Agra was the first Mughal garden in India. It was designed by the Mughal emperor Babur and reflected his notion of paradise not only through water and landscaping, but also through symmetry by including a reflecting pool in the design. Naturally, he was entranced by stepwells and felt that one would complement the garden of his palace. He built a baoli in Agra Fort. Many other Mughal gardens include reflecting pools to enhance the landscape or as an elegant entrance. Additional famous gardens that incorporate water into their design include:
Humayun's Tomb, Nizamuddin East, Delhi
Taj Mahal, Agra
Mehtab Bagh, Agra
Safdarjung's Tomb
Shalimar Bagh (Srinagar), Jammu and Kashmir
Nishat Gardens, Jammu and Kashmir
Yadvindra Gardens, Pinjore
Khusro Bagh, Allahabad
Roshanara Bagh
WIKIPEDIA
The famous italian actress Virna Lisi is Dead.
The funeral with many celebrities in good neighborhood in Rome. The funeral was held privately in the presence of relatives, friends, actors, directors, show celebrities and italian politicians. She won six silver ribbon, Cannes Best Actress Award at Cannes, two David di Donatello for his performances and other awards in her career. She acted with international actors like Frank Sinatra, Tony Curtis, Anthony Quinn, David Niven and so on.
The Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite and the fifth largest satellite in the Solar System. It is the largest natural satellite of a planet in the Solar System relative to the size of its primary, having a quarter the diameter of Earth and 1⁄81 its mass. The Moon is the second densest satellite after Io, a satellite of Jupiter. It is in synchronous rotation with Earth, always showing the same face; the near side is marked with dark volcanic maria among the bright ancient crustal highlands and prominent impact craters. It is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun, although its surface is actually very dark, with a similar reflectance to coal. Its prominence in the sky and its regular cycle of phases have since ancient times made the Moon an important cultural influence on language, calendars, art and mythology. The Moon's gravitational influence produces the ocean tides and the minute lengthening of the day. The Moon's current orbital distance, about thirty times the diameter of the Earth, causes it to appear almost the same size in the sky as the Sun, allowing it to cover the Sun nearly precisely in total solar eclipses.
Hapsburg houses is Celje.
Celje is an old town in Slovenia with about 45.000 inhabitants. The settlement was known in the Celtic times as Kelea, a town where money was coined. In Roman times the town became rich and secured with the walls and towers, it received municipal rights under the name municipium Claudia Celeia. Remnants of the temple of Mars, which was famous throughout the whole empire, can still be found. The city was razed and rebuilt by Slavic tribes in the Early Middle Ages. It became the seat of the Counts of Celje; after the inheritage by the Habsburgs, the city walls and defensive moat were built (1473). Around 1900 the Celje had a majority of Germans, it became the base of nationalism against Slovenes and the Deutsches Haus was built (today: Celjski dom). After the 1st World War, Celje became part of Yugoslavia and the town was industrialized, but German Gestapo occupied the city in 1941, thousands of people were killed, deported and imprisoned. .
A monument in Celje called Vojna in mir (War and Peace) by the sculptor Jakob Savinšek, commemorates the World War II era. Celje became part of independent Slovenia after the Ten-Day War in 1991.
Lavenham is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, England. It is noted for its 15th century church, half-timbered medieval cottages and circular walk. In the medieval period it was among the 20 wealthiest settlements in England. Currently, it is a popular day-trip destination for British people from across the country and Americans from the air bases of Lakenheath and Mildenhall, along with another historic wool town in the area, Long Melford.
This is another Common Sawfly (family Tenthredinidae, Hymenoptera) ovipositing on a new leaf of Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia, Fagaceae) that is just emerging from its bud. This is a wasp with no sign of a "wasp waist". If you compare the wasp in this photo taken a few days ago, you can see that we have several different kinds of these wasps. Their caterpillar-like larvae sometimes devour the new leaves and damage the oak trees, see this photo. I've been looking for the larvae this year, but I haven't seen any so far. It seem inevitable that I will find them. (San Marcos Pass, 3 April 2020)
Sometimes I just want to be left alone.
Sometimes I just want to hide under the sofa.
Occasionally, I´d rather be somewhere else than my silly brother and that prankster we call our leader of the pack.
Just give me a break and leave me alone. For a while.
I´ll let ya all know when I am back down at your level.
Here is one of the absolute highlights for me going out to Leipzig for LGM - the ability to meet and spend time with Rolf Steinort!
I've been watching Meet the GIMP for years, and have learned an absolute TON of great information from him, so being able to meet and spend time with him was just great. Here he is, camera in hand of course, at the LGM party.
Shot with my DIY ringflash he helped me pick out parts for in a dollar (euro) store.
Kartikeya (/ˌkɑrtɪˈkeɪjə/), also known as Skanda, Murugan and Subramaniyan, is the Hindu god of war. He is the commander-in-chief of the army of the devas (gods) and the son of Shiva and Parvati.
Murugan is often referred to as "Tamil Kadavul" (meaning "God of Tamils") and is worshiped primarily in areas with Tamil influences, especially South India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore and Reunion Island. His six most important shrines in India are the Arupadaiveedu temples, located in Tamil Nadu. In Sri Lanka, Hindus as well as Buddhists revere the sacred historical Nallur Kandaswamy temple in Jaffna and Katirkāmam Temple situated deep south.[1] Hindus in Malaysia also pray to Lord Murugan at the Batu Caves and various temples where Thaipusam is celebrated with grandeur.
In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Kartikeya is known as Subrahmanya with a temple at Kukke Subramanya known for Sarpa shanti rites dedicated to Him and another famous temple at Ghati Subramanya also in Karnataka. In Bengal and Odisha, he is popularly known as Kartikeya (meaning 'son of Krittika').
Other names[edit]
Like most Hindu deities, Subrahmanya is known by many other names, including Senthil, Vēlaṇ, Kumāran (meaning 'prince or child or young one'), Swaminatha (meaning 'smart' or 'clever'), Saravaṇa, Arumugam or Shanmuga (meaning 'one with six faces'), Dandapani (meaning God with a Club), Guhan or Guruguha (meaning 'cave-dweller'), Subrahmanya, Kartikeya and Skanda (meaning 'that which is spilled or oozed).[3][4] He was also known as Mahasena and the Kadamba Dynasty kings worshiped him by this name.[5]
Vedas[edit]
The Atharva Veda describes Kumaran as 'Agnibhuh' because he is form of 'Agni' (Fire God) & Agni hold in his hand when kumaran born. The Satapatha Brahmana refers to him as the son of Rudra and the six faces of Rudra. The Taittiriya Aranyaka contains the Gayatri mantra for Shanmukha. The Chandogya Upanishad refers to Skanda as the "way that leads to wisdom". The Baudhayana Dharmasutra mentions Skanda as 'Mahasena' and 'Subrahmanya.' The Aranya Parva canto of the Mahabharata relates the legend of Kartikeya Skanda in considerable detail. The Skanda Purana is devoted to the narrative of Kartikeya.[6] The Upanishads also constantly make a reference to a Supreme Being called Guha, the indweller.
The first elaborate account of Kartikeya's origin occurs in the Mahabharata. In a complicated story, he is said to have been born from Agni and Svaha, after the latter impersonated the six of the seven wives of the Saptarishi (Seven Sages). The actual wives then become the Pleiades. Kartikeya is said to have been born to destroy the Asura Mahisha.[7] (In later mythology, Mahisha became the adversary of Durga.) Indra attacks Kartikeya as he sees the latter as a threat, until Shiva intervenes and makes Kartikeya the commander-in-chief of the army of the Devas. He is also married to Devasena, Indra's daughter. The origin of this marriage lies probably in the punning of 'Deva-sena-pati'. It can mean either lord of Devasena or Lord of the army (sena) of Devas. But according to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, in his master work on Shiva[8] and other works, Kartikeya was married to Devasenā and that is on the ground of his name as Devasena's husband, Devasenāpati, misinterpreted as Deva-senāpati (Deva's general) that he was granted the title general and made the Deva's army general.[9]
Tolkappiyam, possibly the most ancient of the Tamil literature mentions him as "Seyon", the three other gods referred in Tolkappiyam are "Maayon", "Indhiran" and "Kotravai(see:Durga). Extant Sangam works, dated between the 3rd century BCE and 5th century CE glorified Murugan, "the red god seated on the blue peacock, who is ever young and resplendent," as "the favoured god of the Tamils."[10] The Sangam poetry divided space and Tamil land into five allegorical areas (tinai) and according to the Tirumurugarruppatai ( c. 400–450 AD) attributed to the great Sangam poet Nakkiirar, Murugan was the presiding deity the Kurinci region (hilly area). (Tirumurugaruppatai is a deeply devotional poem included in the ten idylls (Pattupattu) of the age of the third Sangam). The other Sangam era works in Tamil that refer to Murugan in detail include the Paripaatal, the Akananuru and the Purananuru. One poem in the Paripaatal describes the veneration of Murugan thus:
"We implore thee not for boons of enjoyment or wealth,
But for thy grace beatific, love and virtuous deeds."
According to the Tamil devotional work, Thiruppugazh, "Murugan never hesitates to come to the aid of a devotee when called upon in piety or distress". In another work, Thirumurukkarrupatai, he is described as a god of eternal youth;
His face shines a myriad rays light and removes the darkness from this world.[11]
The references to Murugan can be traced back to the first millennium BCE. There are references to Murugan in Kautilya's Arthashastra, in the works of Patanjali, in Kalidasa's epic poem the Kumarasambhavam. The Kushanas, who governed from what is today Peshawar, and the Yaudheyas, a republican clan in the Punjab, struck coins bearing the image of Skanda. The deity was venerated also by the Ikshvakus, an Andhra dynasty, and the Guptas.[6] The worship of Kumāra was one of the six principal sects of Hinduism at the time of Adi Shankara. The Shanmata system propagated by him included this sect. In many Shiva and Devi temples of Tamil Nadu, Murugan is installed on the left of the main deity. The story of His birth goesas follows:
Sati immolated herself in a pyre as her father King Daksha had insulted Shiva, her Lord. She was reborn as Parvathi or Uma, daughter of the King of Himalayas, Himavan. She then married her Lord Shiva. The Devas were under onslaught from the Asuras whose leader was Soorapadman. He had been granted boons that only Lord Shiva or his seed could kill him. Fearless he vanquished the Devas and made them his slaves. The Devas ran to Vishnu for help who told them that it was merely their fault for attending Daksha's yagna, without the presence of Lord Shiva. After this, they ran to Shiva for help. Shiva decided to take action against Soorapadman's increasing conceit. He frowned and his third eye- the eye of knowledge- started releasing sparks. These were six sparks in total. Agni had the responsibility to take them to Saravana Lake. As he was carrying them, the sparks were growing hotter and hotter that even the Lord of Fire could not withstand the heat. Soon after Murugan was born on a lotus in the Saravana Lake with six faces, giving him the name Arumukan. Lord Shiva and Parvati visited and tears of joy started flowing as they witnessed the most handsome child. Shiva and Parvathi gave the responsibility of taking care of Muruga to the six Krittika sisters. Muruga grew up to be a handsome, intelligent, powerful, clever youth. All the Devas applauded at their saviour, who had finally come to release them from their woes. Murugan became the supreme general of the demi-gods, then escorted the devas and led the army of the devas to victory against the asuras.
Though slightly varying versions occur in the Puranas, they broadly follow the same pattern. By this period, the identification of Shiva/Rudra with Agni, that can be traced back to the Vedas and Brahmanas, had clearly made Kartikeya the son of Shiva.[citation needed]
The Skanda Purana narrates that Shiva first wed Dakshayani (also named Sati), the first incarnation of Adi Shakthi the granddaughter of Brahma, and the daughter of Daksha. Daksha was a Vishnu devotee and never liked Shiva, who symbolized destruction of evil, detachment, and who lives a simple life . Daksha publicly insults Shiva in a Yagna ceremony, and Dakshayani immolates herself. The Yagna is destroyed by Shiva's avatar Virabhadra. Virabhadra broke the sacrificial vessels, polluted the offerings, insulted the priests and finally cut off Daksha's head, trampled on Indra, broke the staff of Yama, scattered the gods on every side; then he returned to Kailash.[12] Taraka believed that, because Shiva is an ascetic and his earlier marriage was conducted with great difficulty, his remarriage was out of the question, hence his boon of being killed by Shiva's son alone would give him invincibility.
The Devas manage to get Shiva married to Parvati (who was Dakshayani, reborn), by making Manmatha (also known as Kama), the God of love awaken him from his penance, but Manmatha incurred the Lord's wrath indicated by the opening his third eye – "Netri Kann", and being destroyed and resurrected. Shiva hands over his effulgence of the third eye used to destroy Manmatha to Agni, as he alone is capable of handling it until it becomes the desired offspring. But even Agni, tortured by its heat, hands it over to Ganga who in turn deposits it in a lake in a forest of reeds (sharavanam). Then Goddess Parvati, took the form of this water body as she alone is capable of taming the Tejas of Shiva, her consort. . The child is finally born in this forest (vana) with six faces: eesanam, sathpurusham, vamadevam, agoram, sathyojatham and adhomugam. He is first spotted and cared for by six women representing the Pleiades — Kritika in Sanskrit. He thus gets named Kartikeya. As a young lad, he destroys Tarakasur. He is also called Kumara (Tamil and Sanskrit for "youth")
Historically, God Kartikeya was immensely popular in the Indian subcontinent. One of the major Puranas, the Skanda Purana is dedicated to him. In the Bhagavad-Gita (Ch.10, Verse 24), Krishna, while explaining his omnipresence, names the most perfect being, mortal or divine, in each of several categories. While doing so, he says: "Among generals, I am Skanda, the lord of war."
Kartikeya's presence in the religious and cultural sphere can be seen at least from the Gupta age. Two of the Gupta kings, Kumaragupta and Skandagupta, were named after him. He is seen in the Gupta sculptures and in the temples of Ellora and Elephanta. As the commander of the divine armies, he became the patron of the ruling classes. His youth, beauty and bravery was much celebrated in Sanskrit works like the Kathasaritsagara. Kalidasa made the birth of Kumara the subject of a lyrical epic, the Kumaarasambhavam. In ancient India, Kartikeya was also regarded as the patron deity of thieves, as may be inferred from the Mrichchakatikam, a Sanskrit play by Shudraka, and in the Vetala-panchvimshati, a medieval collection of tales. This association is linked to the fact that Kartikeya had dug through the Krauncha mountain to kill Taraka and his brothers (in the Mrichchakatikam, Sarivilaka prays to him before tunnelling into the hero's house).
However, Kartikeya's popularity in North India receded from the Middle Ages onwards, and his worship is today virtually unknown except in parts of Haryana. There is a very famous temple dedicated to Him in the town of Pehowa in Haryana and this temple is very well known in the adjoining areas, especially because women are not allowed anywhere close to it. Women stay away from this temple in Pehowa town of Haryana because this shrine celebrates the Brahmachari form of Kartikeya. Reminders of former devotions to him include a temple at Achaleshwar, near Batala in Punjab, and another temple of Skanda atop the Parvati hill in Pune, Maharashtra. Another vestige of his former popularity can be seen in Bengal and Odisha, where he is worshipped during the Durga Puja festivities alongside Durga. Lord Subramanya is the major deity among the Hindus of northern Kerala. Lord Subramanya is worshipped with utmost devotion in districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in the state of Karnataka. Rituals like nagaradhane are unique to this region.Temples[edit]
The main temples of Murugan are located in Tamil Nadu and other parts of south India. They include the Aru Padaiveedu (six abodes) — Thiruchendur, Swamimalai, Pazhamudircholai, Thirupparangunram, Palani (Pazhani), Thiruthani and other important shrines like Mayilam, Sikkal, Marudamalai, Kundrathur, Vadapalani, Kandakottam, Thiruporur, Vallakottai, Vayalur, Thirumalaikoil, Pachaimalai and Pavalamalai near Gobichettipalayam. Malai Mandir, a prominent and popular temple complex in Delhi, is one of the few dedicated to Murugan in all of North India apart from the Pehowa temple in Haryana.There are many temples dedicated to Lord Subramanya in Kerala. Amongst them are Atiyambur Sri Subramanya Temple in Kanhangad Kasaragod, Payyannur Subramanya Swamy temple in Payyanur, Panmana Subramanya Swamy temple in Panmana and the Subramanya temple in Haripad. There is a temple in Skandagiri, Secunderabad and one in Bikkavolu, East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In Karnataka there is the Kukke Subramanya Temple where Lord Murugan is worshiped as the Lord of the serpents. Aaslesha Bali, Sarpa Samskara with nagapathista samarpa are major prayers here. There is a temple called Malai Mandir in South Delhi. Malai means hill in Tamil. Mandir means temple in Hindi.
The key temples in Sri Lanka include the sylvan shrine in Kataragama / (Kadirgamam) or Kathirkamam in the deep south, the temple in Tirukovil in the east, the shrine in Embekke in the Kandyan region and the famed Nallur Kandaswamy temple in Jaffna. There are several temples dedicated to Lord Murugan in Malaysia, the most famous being the Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur. There is a 42.7-m-high statue of Lord Murugan at the entrance to the Batu Caves, which is the largest Lord Murugan statue in the world. Sri Thandayuthapani Temple in Tank Road, Singapore is a major Hindu temple where each year the Thaipusam festival takes place with devotees of Lord Muruga carrying Kavadis seeking penance and blessings of the Lord.
In the United Kingdom, Highgate Hill Murugan temple is one of the oldest and most famous. In London, Sri Murugan Temple in Manor park is a well-known temple. In Midlands, Leicester Shri Siva Murugan Temple[20] is gaining popularity recently. Skanda Vale[21] in West Wales was founded by Guruji, a Tamil devotee of Subramaniam, and its primary deity is Lord Murugan. In Australia, Sydney Murugan temple in Parramatta (Mays Hill), Perth Bala Muruguan temple in Mandogalup and Kundrathu Kumaran temple in Rockbank, Melbourne are major Hindu temples for all Australian Hindus and Murugan devotees. In New Zealand, there is a Thirumurugan Temple in Auckland and a Kurinji Kumaran Temple in Wellington, both dedicated to Lord Murugan. In the USA, Shiva Murugan Temple[22] in Concord, Northern California and Murugan Temple of North America[23] in Maryland, Washington DC region are popular. In Toronto, Canada, Canada Kanthasamy Temple is known amongst many Hindus in Canada. In Dollard-des-Ormeaux, a suburb of the city of Montreal in Canada, there is a monumental temple of Murugan. The Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple, located in the Sihl Valley in Adliswil, is the most famous and largest Hindu temple in Switzerland.[24]
- www.kevin-palmer.com - The morning sunlight first shone on Moncreiffe Ridge before reaching the lower hills.
There is only a slight change of less than 2 degrees to the angle of the 16-Piece module to make it 17-Piece. Folding from "Hong Pows" [Lucky Red Packets] will generate different kaleidoscopic patterns for the front and back. The models in their closed or compressed state are very stable but when expanded, becomes unstable and will break apart easily when over-expanded. I did not assemble any 17-Piece modules for version #1 as the centre holes get larger with more modules added. In this version #2 the centre holes only get slightly larger when in their closed or compressed state. The modules are folded from 7.5cm squares of Chiyogami and squares cut from Hong Pows. Many thanks to Andrey Hechuev's 8-Piece New-Found Hope Star which has inspired me to come up with this Expandable Pinwheel Series.
This is Khan el-Khalili, a marketplace in Old Cairo that was built on the site of the royal palace and cemetery of the Fatimid Dynasty, with redevelopment of the area into an urban neighborhood during the 14th Century under the Mamluk Dynasty. By the late 1400s, the souk, or marketplace, had become a major center of international trade, with its long, narrow streets protecting merchants and goods (including many slaves) from the harsh sunlight of Egypt’s arid climate. However, the souk did not take on its current form until the rule of Sultan al-Ghuri, whom altered the layout and added many structures to the souk, including the monumental gates and a large funerary tomb complex, as well as rearranging the streets into a grid pattern. A large Turkish presence historically existed in the souk, as the Turks were some of the most prolific merchants in the Islamic world prior to and during the Ottoman Empire period, and the area was historically the center of the Turkish community in Cairo, especially during the Ottoman Empire. Today, the souk remains full of shops and life, though it has transitioned from a marketplace of foreign goods into a market mainly catering to foreign tourists, with many locals owning souvenir and various goods shops in the district, along with several cafes and restaurants.
This is a photograph from both of the races in the 8th annual Longwood Village 10KM and 5KM Road Races and Fun Runs which were held in Longwood Village, Longwood, Co. Meath, Ireland on Sunday 22nd October 2017 at 11:00. The races are held annually to support the development of the local GAA club while also supporting local charities. The race has support from Trim AC which sees the race have full AAI premit status. These races have grown steadily over the years and this year almost 400 participants to part in the two races. This is an impressive statistic given that a very large number of local runners will be preparing for the Dublin City marathon 7 days from now. However both races provide marathon runners and all other runners, joggers and walkers with an ideal opportunity to race on a very fair course in a beautiful rural setting. Barry Clarke of Longwood GAA and Trim AC and his very large group of volunteers deserve the highest of praise for the very high standard of organisation immediately apparent to anyone taking part in the race. Overall the whole day was a great success with the hard work put in by the organising committee ensuring that participants enjoyed their race experience. Both routes were accurately measured, kilometer points clearly marked, junctions well stewarded, and electronic timing provided. The event provided many local runners, joggers, fun runners and walkers with a local event to support whilst at the same time providing runners preparing for events such as the Dublin marathon with an opportunity to race a short, fast, distance in the lead up to marathon day. The GAA club provided excellent stewarding and traffic management all around the course. The race had a professional feel to it and it is sure to grow next year given the very positive feedback from many of the participants today. The weather in the week leading up to the race was hardly ideal with both Storm Ophelia and Storm Brian bringing windy and rainy conditions to Ireland all week. The weather for race day was more suitable for running. Dry, with a fresh breeze, the weather remained dry for both races with the sun making an appearance also.
We have an extensive set of photographs from all of the races today in the following Flickr Album: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157661720601468
Timing and event management was provided by PopUpRaces.ie. Results are available on their website at www.popupraces.ie/
Our photographs from Longwood 5KM and 10KM 2016: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157672030705623
Our photographs from Longwood 5KM and 10KM 2015: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157660017638535
Our photographs from Longwood 5KM and 10KM 2014: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157648845224981/
Our photographs from Longwood 5KM and 10KM 2013: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157636477484093/
Our photographs from Longwood 5KM 2012: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157631820426332/
Our photographs from Longwood 5KM 2011: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157627782257481/
Our photographs from Longwood 5KM 2010: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157625058772687/
Longwood is a small village in South East Co. Meath and is close to the town of Enfield with access to the M4 Motorway.
5KM Course: The 5KM started in Longwood village. Runners then took a left turn in the Village down St. Oliver's Road. This straight section of road brings runners to a left turn onto a very well maintained boreen road for less than one kilometer. The race then emerges and joins with the 10KM at Stoneyford where the runners take a left and then another left before arriving back at the finish line in Longwood GAA club. Overall this is a very fast and flat 5KM with no hills to speak of.
10KM Course: The 10KM event begins in Longwood Village outside Dargan's Pub and proceeds westward out of the village. There are some interesting points along this part of the course. At the 2KM point the runners will run under the double bridges - an aquaduct for the Royal Canal and a bridge carrying the Dublin Sligo Railway line. The race then enters county Kildare just before the 3km and after taking a right turn at the four-cross roads known locally as Lally's Cross it returns to County Meath on top of the River Boyne Bridge (Ashfield Bridge) which forms the county boundary. The race follows a straight road for the next 2KM until runners encounter Blackshade bridge which is the toughest climb on the route. As a point of interest Blackshade bridge brings runners back over the Royal Canal and the Railway line. The race then crosses the River Boyne again at Stoneyford before taking a right which will bring runners on a testing two kilometer stretch with some short hills. The 10KM course then joins with the 5Km course for the final 1.5KM back to Longwood GAA club for the finish.
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I ran in the race - but my photograph doesn't appear here in your Flickr set! What gives?
As mentioned above we take these photographs as a hobby and as a voluntary contribution to the running community in Ireland. Very often we have actually ran in the same race and then switched to photographer mode after we finished the race. Consequently, we feel that we have no obligations to capture a photograph of every participant in the race. However, we do try our very best to capture as many participants as possible. But this is sometimes not possible for a variety of reasons:
►You were hidden behind another participant as you passed our camera
►Weather or lighting conditions meant that we had some photographs with blurry content which we did not upload to our Flickr set
►There were too many people - some races attract thousands of participants and as amateur photographs we cannot hope to capture photographs of everyone
►We simply missed you - sorry about that - we did our best!
You can email us petermooney78 AT gmail DOT com to enquire if we have a photograph of you which didn't make the final Flickr selection for the race. But we cannot promise that there will be photograph there. As alternatives we advise you to contact the race organisers to enquire if there were (1) other photographs taking photographs at the race event or if (2) there were professional commercial sports photographers taking photographs which might have some photographs of you available for purchase. You might find some links for further information above.
Don't like your photograph here?
That's OK! We understand!
If, for any reason, you are not happy or comfortable with your picture appearing here in this photoset on Flickr then please email us at petermooney78 AT gmail DOT com and we will remove it as soon as possible. We give careful consideration to each photograph before uploading.
I want to tell people about these great photographs!
Great! Thank you! The best link to spread the word around is probably http://www.flickr.com/peterm7/sets
Blackadder is an independent bottler.
Most malt whiskies bottled by the distillery owners are a marriage of several different casks. These big cask vattings are then often chill-filtered and coloured with the addition of varying amounts of caramel before being bottled. Even whiskies that are not chill-filtered are normally bright-filtered. Chill-filtration - when the spirit is chilled to freezing point or below prior to bottling - is done for cosmetic reasons, as it removes any possibility of cloudiness. Unfortunately, it also removes many of the natural fats, oils and flavours in the whisky which in turn removes a great deal of the individual character of a whisky as the esters, or flavour congeners, in the spirit tend to gather around these fats. The more a whisky is chilled when filtering, therefore, the greater the proportion of fats and esters are removed. And caramel has its own flavour, which is added to that of the whisky. In fact, the majority of malt whiskies are treated in this way when bottled. Bright filtering also removes a large part of these fats and esters with losses of around two to three percent of the cask volume when bottling.
The loss when bottling our Blackadder single cask whiskies is normally less than one percent.
More smoky as the Raw cask, long finish. They don't release the real content of the Whisky but you really have to taste this one and guess ..
Take care 55% so don't be surprised ;-)
My Score 8,5/10
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This is one of the most famous papal monuments in St. Peter's and is the masterpiece of the 80-year old Bernini with assistance by various artists. The door under the monument leads to an exit of the basilica. Alexander VII was the pope who commissioned Bernini to enclose St. Peter's Square with the colonnade.
The present tomb is one of the greatest combined enterprises of Bernini's studio. Bernini himself made drawings and a small model of the whole tomb. On 7 October 1672 he received 1,000 scudi for the design and model. A preliminary design, made in the studio, incorporating theprincipal features of the tomb, survives in the Royal Library at Windsor. Bernini himself had a hand, at least, in the statue of the Pope: he probably put the finishing touches to the face. Charity was carried out by Giuseppe Mazzuoli between May 1673 and November 1675; Truth first by Lazzaro Morelli between November 1673 and December 1674, when the figure was handed over to Giulio Cartari, Bernini's favourite, who finished it between April and November 1675. Michele Maglia was responsible for the figure of the Pope.
The Pontiff, kneeling and absorbed in prayer, is not disturbed by the sudden appearance of Death, who, raising a heavy pall, brandishes an hour-glass to indicate that time has passed. The four statues represent the virtues practiced by the Pontiff: in the foreground is Charity with a child in her arms, and Truth who sets a foot on a map of the world, and precisely on England where the Pope sought in vain to quell the growth of Anglicanism.
80/365: Home is getting prettier and prettier everyday. All the ceiling lamps have been finally installed, filling the house with gorgeous light and a lovely breeze with this particular ceiling fan.
Perfect breeze for all the nights to come..
Limonium is a genus of 120 flowering plant species. Members are also known as sea-lavender, statice, caspia or marsh-rosemary. Despite their common names, species are not related to the lavenders or to rosemary. They are instead in Plumbaginaceae, the plumbago or leadwort family. The generic name is from the Latin līmōnion, used by Pliny for a wild plant and is ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek leimon (λειμών, ‘meadow’)
This is a picture from my book Beauty in the Disregarded: The Charity Shop Tour. I set off on a six week pilgrimage of around mainland Britain hoping to visit 1000 charity shops. The book features my journal throughout the tour, 100 of my favourite items I picked up along the way, and thumbnails of all the charity shop frontages. Copies are £22 plus postage. Get in contact if you're interested.
website: www.lorsen.co.uk
Karni Exports is one of the most shining names in the dynamic world of fashion & Home textiles. Established in year 2000 & registered with D&B D-U-N-S No.(Dun & Bradstreet ),Karni Exports aspires for complete customer satisfaction owing to the high quality products at competitive prices with an on-schedule delivery. We firmly believes that the satisfaction of the valued customers is the focal point of its business.
Karni Exports is a name that stands on the pinnacle of the readymade garment Woven & Knitted garment fashion industry & Home Textiles With a commitment to excellence and delivering high fashion garments & Made-ups products.The company has established a strong market goodwill globally. A professionally manged company, Karni Exports is a leading manufacturer and exporter of fine quality Ladies fashion garments like Skirts, Woven Tops ,Dresses, Blouses, Tshirts, Shirts, Camisoles, Trousers, Pants, Kids wears , & Home Textiles products like bedsheets, quilts, curtains, cushions ,Rugs etc.
We take pride in introducing ourselves as one of India's leading manufacturers and exporters of Ladies Fashion Garments & Home Textiles, Made-ups products. Our elite range of products is in tune with the international trends focusing on intricate details, contemporary designs and scheduled deliveries. We are committed to offering the best service, at the best price!
We have earned accolades from our customers not only in domestic market, but also international market.In tune with the demands of time and challenges, we have developed cutting edge competitiveness.
Our Set up :
Our Infrastructural set up is our biggest strength. We possess a state-of-the-art production unit backed by hi-tech machines ,and latest technology. We continually upgrade our technology to fight competition. Our team of designers are involved in bringing forth garments with innovative designs and exquisite patterns.
Our set up also include:-
1. Pre-Production Sampling Room
2. Paper Pattern Making, Grading using Electra System
3. Assembly Line Production
4. Finishing Room with Steam Press, Stain Removing Machines and washing facilities.
Infrastructure : To keep abreast with the latest in fashion world, we possess a well-equipped production, backed by Juki & Pegasus. We have a team of designers, which is engaged in designing dresses that are a fusion of modern style and traditional look. Our apparels are given an excellent finishing touch by using latest technology. We also have inhouse facility of Knitted garments as well as woven garments.
Product Customization : We posses in-house facilities to work on our clients' desired design or style of garments. Taking care of all manufacturing methods tailored to clients requirement is the key of our motto service for satisfaction.
Principle market of the Company : U.S.A., Canada, UK, Spain, Israel ,
Europe, japan, middle east etc.
In House Setup : 100 Juki Machines with all finishing, dyeing, printing facility.
Clients : We have an excellent reputation in the verticals of this industry across the world, specially USA and Europe. Our impeccable credentials have given us a firm stand to maintain the relations with our clients by providing them customer satisfaction.
We already have our ONLINE Global Virtual Showroom on our web
& another link to see more products
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in that we have our all products range listed as a Digital Catelouge.
If you are interetsed in our products then we can start with simple sample order,we can send you samples .
Pls contact for complete details of all above products, color, size and wholesale price.
Thanxs and keep in touch
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This is one of those lucky shots. I had been sitting on the bank of a small creek for close to an hour trying unsuccessfully to get shots of the male jewelwing when this pair came straight down my side of the bank and then got hung up on this piece of grass for just a moment only a foot or so above me on the bank. I turned, pointed and clicked.
"Would you lift your feet, honey."
"Me! Lift my feet! Why don't you watch where you are driving??? !!!"
"Back seat drivers"
"Don't know why you dragged me along for this ride anyway"
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The history of policing is traced through displays of uniforms and artefacts from the Trust's extensive collections of police and prison memorabilia.
The complex of buildings in St Marygate served Ripon as the House of Correction for Vagrants (1686-1816), Liberty Prison (1816-1878) and Police Station (1887-1956). The Museum, first opened in 1984, reopened in 2004 following a complete refurbishment.
The museum is housed in a building which formed part of the former House of Correction and Liberty Gaol and which is now an integral part of the overall attraction of the museum. The building's origins go back to the late 17th Century but the part now occupied by the museum was built as Ripon Liberty Prison in 1816 and continued to function as such until May, 1878 when it, along with numerous other local prisons throughout the country, was closed as part of a government reform of prisons.
The building did not lie empty for long as in 1887 when the Ripon City Police Force was amalgamated into the West Riding Constabulary it became the Police Station for Ripon. The local force had occupied their own Police Station and Lock Up in Kirkgate prior to their demise.
The West Riding Constabulary occupied the building until moving to the present Police Station in North Street when it passed into private hands. The use of the building when it was a Prison and later a Police Station are being interpreted in new displays in the revamped museum.
In the yard are items such as a pillory, a whipping post and a Police Box.
Visitors will be greeted by a rather sombre scene with a desk manned by an old fashioned Constable dressed in a closed neck tunic. This is to highlight the stark use the building had as a prison and a police station.
On passing into the main building itself you will be left in no doubt about the functions of the building when you are greeted by unfortunate individuals incarcerated by several means.
In the next room an audio visual presentation will inform you about the museum and the various displays therein. Policing from Anglo Saxon Times to the formation of the Professional Police in 1829 is the theme here.
Next to visit is the room which used to be the Chapel when it was a prison and a parade room, mess room and report writing room when it was a police station. The theme here is Police uniforms and headgear.
Also on the ground floor are displays of Police Insignia and about 20th Century and Present Day Policing.
On the first floor you will see a prisoner in a Victorian Cell and can also experience what it is like to be in a cell - empty except for you, a hard wooden bed and a slops bucket in the corner! Other displays illustrate the punitive exercises which were used in prisons, types of punishments meted out, transportation, the establishment of H.M. Prison Service. Temporary short term exhibitions will also be mounted on this floor.