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True story, Word of Honor:
Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer
now dead, and I were at a party given by a billionaire
on Shelter Island.
I said, "Joe, how does it make you feel
to know that our host only yesterday
may have made more money
than your novel 'Catch-22'
has earned in its entire history?"
And Joe said, "I've got something he can never have."
And I said, "What on earth could that be, Joe?"
And Joe said, "The knowledge that I've got enough."
Not bad! Rest in peace!"
[Kurt Vonnegut, The New Yorker, May 16th, 2005]
“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment. - Lao Tzu”
Macro Monday project – 04/07/14
"the Office"
A college student walks past the halls of the California State University Fullerton Library with a seemingly infinite row of books
Mystery solved! I've been trying to get to know my new home area, and on one of my numerous recce trips had passed this farmyard out at Newton of Ardtoe, and wondered why there was an ex RAF SEAKING search and rescue helicopter residing next to a cattle shed. In the absence of anyone around I was left wondering until today when a local, liberally spattered in cow sh!t came out of a nearby house with his wife, and I was able to ask him. Well Gordon told me it had been bought by a local fisherman who had a vision to convert it into a snack shack or an AirBnB. Ah yes, what a good idea....and then it transpired this was not just any local fisherman but one who lives 20 yards over my garden fence. Thankfully, I know there is no room near us to move a redundant ex RAF SEAKING search and rescue helicopter to, but said neighbour does not have the best reputation in these parts for maintaining the peace. Quite how it landed in the back o'beyond remains a mystery. These things are BIG!. But I'm discovering there are many colourful locals in these parts and strange things do happen.
You should never underestimate farmers and fishermen in these parts. Next to the helicopter the farmer is building his own SpaceX Mars rocket rival
Me and a few other ARC troopers of the 253rd have been ordered to take a little detour back to Kamino before our next mission. Command has ordered us to pass on our knowledge and train the next batch of ARC troopers, that will one day fight beside, if not replace us. I am happy to assist in training. I remember how I was in such a ARC promotion program and thus know what these recruits might be capable of one day. I’ll try my best to teach them well.
- Sergeant Sakana
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Par of my entry for the recruitment challenge of the 253rd Elite Legion. If you have what it takes to become an ARC trooper, build a 16x16 studs vignette, featuring your custom clone sig-fig and tag -TTROOPER-to apply for the group.
Miltalie school was a one teacher school which opened in 1915 to service the local area which is north-west of Cowell on Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. It had 11 female teachers during its 20 year life.
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Professor Lyra Everbane was born on a crisp February morning in 1999, in the enchanting wizarding village of Mould-on-the-Wold. The Everbane family, though not wealthy, was well-respected for their scholarly pursuits, particularly in magical folklore. Her mother, Moira, was a noted magical historian, while her father, Declan, was a wandmaker who specialized in rare woods. From an early age, Lyra was captivated by the legends her mother would recount by the hearth, tales of ancient heroes, magical beasts, and forgotten civilizations.
When she arrived at Hogwarts in 2010, Lyra was sorted into Hufflepuff, a choice that delighted her family. She embodied the house’s values of dedication, patience, and loyalty, often becoming the peacemaker among her classmates. Her warmth and kindness made her a favorite among her peers, while her determined work ethic ensured her success in her studies.
Lyra excelled particularly in History of Magic, Care of Magical Creatures, and Herbology. She was captivated by how myths connected to magical creatures and the natural world. She spent much of her time in the Hogwarts greenhouses or on the grounds, seeking inspiration from nature and befriending the resident creatures. Her fascination with magical folklore deepened under the mentorship of Professor Sprout and later Professor Firenze, who encouraged her to view mythology as more than mere stories—tools of wisdom and prophecy.
After graduating in 2017, Lyra embarked on a journey across the wizarding world. She spent time with Veela in Eastern Europe, learned from centaurs in the Forbidden Forest, and even gained the trust of the reclusive Merfolk communities in Greece. These experiences expanded her understanding of myth as a bridge between cultures and magical practices.
Her travels earned her respect in academic circles, but Lyra always remained grounded, refusing to let accolades overshadow her desire to teach. She returned to Hogwarts in 2029 to become the Professor of Mythological Studies, determined to pass on her knowledge to future generations.
As a professor, Lyra's Hufflepuff traits shone through. Her classroom became a haven for all students, a place where they felt valued and encouraged. She filled her lessons with interactive experiences, bringing myths to life with illusions, enchanted relics, and the occasional magical creature. Her ability to make every student feel seen and supported made her a beloved member of the Hogwarts staff.
While her sunny demeanor endeared her to many, Lyra carried an air of quiet mystery. Rumors swirled among students about the source of her knowledge of Thestrals, and some speculated that her compassion stemmed from personal loss. Despite this, she remained a constant source of hope and wisdom, always reminding her students that even the darkest myths often held lessons of resilience and light.
Today, Professor Everbane continues to inspire young witches and wizards, weaving together the wisdom of the past and the promise of the future in her teachings. Her loyalty to her students, her love of magical lore, and her steadfast determination ensure that her legacy will endure at Hogwarts for years to come.
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A collection of books gathers dust. Part of a library in an abandoned manor house in the UK. A time capsule of Victorian and early 20th century artefacts.
This image was taken near the top of Cley Hill in Wiltshire during what was suppose to be a cloud free night. Based on my current knowledge of astrophotography I had placed the milky way in this location, however the next night I would learn that this was not the case.
This image was taken towards the end before I decided to pack up and head home, before then coming back for a sunrise. The clouds covered behind too, which is where the milky way would have been.
I took a chance before heading out as back in 2014 I had capture star trails which I believe had also capture the light pollution from Warminster. This time as it progressively got darker I became increasingly aware of another light pollution area which later I found out to be Westbury.
The following night would prove to be more successful.
How often have we, as photographers, viewed a scene and attempted to duplicate it in our camera? More times than I care to remember. This scene of Larch Fir in bright sunlight surrounded by deep shadows is one of those scenes. In my minds-eye I see this scene as nature intended me to see it with all the degrees of light and shadows intertwining to form a beautiful image at that precise moment in time.
As an artist, who uses paint as their medium, they can mix their paints until they have just the right colors to express the feeling they saw in their minds eye. But, as photographers we must rely on our ability to use the correct exposures and then with our post processing software attempt too duplicate what we viewed in our minds eye. Post processing software has come a long ways since I first began my journey in digital photography and post processing and my knowledge continues to grow, but I often become discouraged when an image does not match what I feel I saw when I took the image.
So very often I feel I failed to convey that same feeling to the viewer and all my efforts are in vain.
Please take the time to view this image and try to see it as I saw it....
Custard between 2 slices of toasts, and with sweet milk and butter on top. Very decadent.
Excerpt from tenrenstea.com/lovetea/our-office/:
Founded in 1953, Ten Ren’s Tea is the leading international retailer and manufacturer of specialty teas over 2,000 retail locations in North America, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Heavily influenced by the philosophy of “Old Business, New Management,” we have continuously grown and expanded with enthusiasm and dedication towards developing the tea industry.
“Natural, Healthy, and Compassionate” have been the backbone of our management team. In the future, we are determined to introduce more efficient management techniques, achieve greater customer satisfaction, diversify product lines, and expand oversea markets.
To deliver an exceptional cup of tea, Ten Ren’s operates on an in-house philosophy. Ten Ren’s teas are grown and harvested on our privately owned tea gardens in Taiwan for its rich soil by our tea sommeliers. We process each tea using traditional artisanal techniques, ensuring remarkable colour, aroma and taste.
As part of our tremendous passion love for tea, we launched the worlds first tea museum and university initiatives. Thereby, supporting the development of tea culture, improving tea education, showcasing cultural traditions and contributing to the health and wellness of each and every customer.
As you journey though our museum, tea knowledge and techniques are passed along by a dedicated team dressed in period costumes, who demonstrate ceremonial rituals for preparing and serving tea. Meanwhile, our tea sommeliers share their mastery of delivering the finest teas with university students.
Up to week three in RogueOlympics and this time the prompt was “Volume”. I went with the literary definition, “a book forming part of a work or series,” building this old library scene. 101 parts used.
Parts overview available on Brickbuilt.
Sometimes it hunts us! Sometimes it is knowledge! Sometimes it is habit! Sometimes it is ....
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Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day. by Zen Proverb
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Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. by Oprah Winfrey
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Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. by Raymond Lindquist
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Creativity can be described as letting go of certainties. by Gail Sheehy
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Let go. Why do you cling to pain? There is nothing you can do about the wrongs of yesterday. It is not yours to judge. Why hold on to the very thing which keeps you from hope and love? by Leo Buscaglia
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Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. by Maria Robinson
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What appears to be the end may really be a new beginning. by unknown
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Making the beginning is one third of the work. by Irish Proverb
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It takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. by unknown
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@ Barcaldine railway station. This time of year there are so many flocks of parrots (cockatoos, corellas, galahs, blueys) everywhere you point your camera. Caught some stragglers from a large flock when taking this pic to add to the flavour of autumn in the outback - tourist season. Tree of Knowledge Monument and Comet windmill tapping into the Artesian Basin in the background.
The Spirit of the Outback has been a favourite with Australian and international travellers alike for 10 years, due to the social atmosphere onboard and the spectacular views afforded throughout the 24 hour journey.
The 1,300 km journey between Brisbane and Longreach offers a unique insight into the history and culture of early Australia.
The 'Spirit of the Outback' ventures through the heritage towns of Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine (home of the Worker's Heritage Centre) before arriving in Longreach, home to the famous Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders Museum and the Outback Heritage Centre.
I travelled on the train as a kid and record it in different locations whenever I visit my home town - Barcaldine, Queensland. The reason is, I wonder how long the service will be supported by the Queensland Government, especially as the current rollingstock is at the end of its life.
Budapest, Vörösmarty tér/Square.
Founded in 1858.
A Rococo clock on the mantelpiece.
The tradition-rich history of Gerbeaud began in 1858 with Henrik Kugler, the third descendent of a confectionery dynasty. During his years of travel and as an apprentice, Kugler perfected his specialized knowledge of his art in eleven European metropolises, including Paris. The influence of this experience is recognizable to this day.
Kugler opened his first café on what is now József nádor Square. Because of the tastefully furnished salon, the assortment of Chinese and Russian tea specialities, and „the best ice-creams in Pest,” it soon became a wellknown meeting place. In 1870, Henrik Kugler moved his business to Vörösmarty Square, where he could offer his delicacies from the centre of the city.
Kugler’s frothy coffee with chocolate, his special liqueurs and his bon-bons drew in crowds. The Kugler tortes and mignons were not only well-loved, but could be wrapped on a paper tray to take-away, an innovation of Kugler’s.
Famous personalities such as Ferenc Deák and Ferenc Liszt were among the patrons of the café. In 1881, Kugler’s was called „the meeting point of six elegant worlds.”
Henrik Kugler met Emil Gerbeaud for the first time in 1882, in Paris. He invited him a year later to Budapest in order to make him his business partner. Born in Geneva, and like Kugler, coming from a family of confectioners, he travelled as a young man to England, France and Germany, acquiring international experience. He settled in St. Étienne and married Ester Ramseyer the daughter of yet another confectioner and chocolate producer of Saint-Imiér.
In 1884, he entered Kugler’s business, which he gradually overtook. Gerbeaud’s extraordinary talent and his enterprising spirit gave the business added impetus, and accounted for the unique success story of Gerbeaud‘s. Emil Gerbeaud took on a great number of new employees in both sales and service. He introduced numerous innovations: he included among the café’s offerings exceptional, new products, he created hundreds of biscuits, sweets, bon-bons and cherry liqueur bon-bons.
He equipped his bakery with modern machines. By the end of the century, he had approximately 150 employees, many of whom had come to Budapest specifically to work for him. The name Gerbeaud soon become wellknown and espected. With good businness sense, Emil Gerbeaud continued for decades to use the name of his predecessor, Henrik Kugler. His quality was of the highest order. His baked goods were beautifully decorated, his sweets and bon-bons were packaged in artistic paper boxes of his own design. He strove to make a visit to Gerbeaud an experience for his guests.
Gerbeaud was granted valuable awards at numerous exhibitions. World Fair in Brussels and the 1900 Paris Exposition, he was invited to be a member of the jury, and was awarded the French Legion of Honour. Gerbeaud’s lucky star continued to shine ever wider and brighter. After the death of Henrik Kugler in 1908, Gerbeaud established a public limited company under the name „Kugler’s Successor Gerbeaud.” He also kept an eye on the changes in his steadily modernising world: from 1909, there were spaces for both horse-drawn carriages and automobiles in the parking area of the café.
The plans for the interior decoration of the café were completed by the artisan Henrik Darilek in the years after 1910. Fine woods, marble and bronze were used. The ceilings were decorated with rococo plaster work in Louis XV style; the chandeliers and wall lamps were created in Maria
Theresa Style. Gerbeaud had secessionist style tables sent from the Paris World Fair so that the elegant ambiance would be perfect. During this time, however, the effects of the First World War were felt ever more strongly, even in the Gerbeaud House.
Although Emil Gerbeaud survived the difficult war years, he died on November 8, 1919.
His wife Esther took an active part in the management of the business until 1940, always careful to maintain its high standards. At her death, her contemporaries said of her: "She will no longer sit there with her creamy-white hair, in her silk dresses, to control whether or not the coffee with whipped cream in the fine China cups is served promptly and tastefully, and whether the silver tray under the chocolate is shiny enough."
Emil Gerbeaud was an enigmatic personality. His secret lay in his constant attention to the quality and perfection of his products. He was an artist in his profession, whose new ideas
continually developed. To his splendid café he brought a French spirit and a Parisian atmosphere, which was happily embraced by the Pest public.
Over the past century and a half, Gerbeaud Café has numbered among its guests the cream of society and practically every famous person who has visited Budapest. A few impressive names from our guest register: Empress Elizabeth of the Austro-Hungarian Empire; Ferenc Deák; Franz Liszt: King George of Great Britain; Edward, Prince of Wales; Josephine Baker. More recently, Princess Diana, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Elizabeth II, former Austrian chancellor Franz Vranitzky, former Czech president Vacláv Hável. And from the world of stars: Madonna, Ralph Fiennes, Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas, Brad Pitt...
"Knowledge is power" ~ Sir Frances Bacon ... but
“A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot.” ~Albert Einstein
At least, that is the motto seen here over a side entrance to the old main building of Hamburg University. It is not that old, only dating from 1911. And it did not start as a university (that happened in 1919, in the Weimar Republic) but a "Kolonialinstitut". Germany before 1918 did have colonies. Knowledge as an instrument of power gets a totally new meaning then. But even later, when being a university, this academic institution was rather particular where its knowledge ought to be invested. For the Jews they did not cry when thousands were assembled next door virtually, at the Moorweide, and deported to their death. Knowledge? Yes. But whose knowledge, whose power? Fuji X-Pro1.
This is not a flower commonly seen in Cape Town - as far as my knowledge goes - but it seems to thrive in the Elgin climate. I'm so taken by the incredible range of colours.
Common names: Columbine, Granny's bonnet.
Genus: Aquilegia (from the Latin for 'eagle').
Family: Ranunculaceae.
Taken at Fresh Woods during Elgin Open Gardens 2016, Western Cape, South Africa.
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A visit to the Library of Congress and all its wonders. You can take the kid out of the library but you cannot take the knowledge learned out of the kid.
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Unsurprisingly the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia has played a starring role in such films and TV series as Andor, Westworld, Tomorrowland and Doctor Who. It's somewhere I've wanted to visit to take photos for many years and it didn't disappoint when I finally made it there last October.
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From Wikipedia, "The City of Arts and Sciences (Valencian: Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, Spanish: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.
The City of Arts and Sciences is situated at the southeast end of the former riverbed of the river Turia, which was drained and rerouted after a catastrophic flood in 1957. The old riverbed was turned into a picturesque sunken park.
Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, the project began the first stages of construction in July 1996, and was inaugurated on 16 April 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisfèric. The last major component of the City of Arts and Sciences, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, was inaugurated on 9 October 2005, Valencian Community Day. The most recent building in the complex, L'Àgora, was opened in 2009.
Originally budgeted at €300 million in 1991 for three structures, additional structures were added, contributing to a three-fold increase from that initial expected cost."
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When photographing the Paul Sabatier University library (Toulouse, France), I wanted to capture the geometric essence of this modernist architecture. I deliberately chose a diagonal framing to create strong visual tension and transform this familiar building into an almost abstract composition. The black and white treatment allowed me to emphasize the contrast between dark and light surfaces, while highlighting the repetitive patterns of windows and panels. I was seeking a clean image where lines and shapes become the main subject, moving beyond mere architectural representation to reach a more graphic and contemplative dimension. This photo tells the story of my fascination with how modern architecture can be reinterpreted through a minimalist lens.
If you've a head for hedge mazes, you will be rewarded at the end by entrance to a vast and breath-taking library. Who knows what knowledge might lay between those pages!
Rovingian Council - Reading Ancient Sources by Daniel Arrhakis (2025)
Reading and the Importance of Consulting Ancient Sources in Mystical Development
Consulting a variety of sources is fundamental to mystical research, but also because it expands and deepens our knowledge, perspectives, and methods for understanding the spiritual world and the universe.
By combining diverse sources—such as religious texts, sacred diagrams and geometries, personal experiences, scientific findings, and sociological studies of communal practices—researchers can form a more complete and nuanced picture of the spiritual realm than they could from any single source.
Nowadays, the internet and Artificial Intelligence end up summarizing and making available part of the knowledge about the mystical world.
Search algorithms and AI models often prioritize the most popular, widely available, or easily digestible information. This can mean that common or "surface-level" knowledge becomes dominant, while niche, esoteric, or culturally specific wisdom might be less visible.
Many writings, texts and books were never digitized, others remained hidden or prohibited over the centuries and their memory was lost in time.
Hence the importance of consulting other sources in libraries, or in the repositories of former convents or monasteries.
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A Leitura e a Importância da Consulta de Fontes Antigas no Desenvolvimento Místico
Consultar uma variedade de fontes é fundamental para a investigação mística, não só porque expande e aprofunda o nosso conhecimento, como abre perspetivas e métodos para compreender o mundo espiritual e o universo.
Ao combinar diversas fontes — como textos religiosos, diagramas e geometrias sagradas, experiências pessoais, descobertas científicas e estudos sociológicos de práticas comunitárias — os investigadores podem formar uma imagem mais completa e matizada do reino espiritual do que seria possível com uma única fonte.
Atualmente, a internet e a Inteligência Artificial acabam por resumir e disponibilizar parte do conhecimento sobre o mundo místico.
Os algoritmos de pesquisa e os modelos de IA priorizam frequentemente as informações mais populares, amplamente disponíveis ou facilmente assimiláveis. Isto pode significar que o conhecimento comum ou "superficial" se torna dominante, enquanto a sabedoria de nicho, esotérica ou culturalmente específica pode ser menos visível.
Muitos escritos, textos e livros nunca foram digitalizados, outros permaneceram ocultos ou proibidos ao longo dos séculos e a sua memória perdeu-se no tempo.
Daí a importância de consultar outras fontes nas bibliotecas, ou nos arquivos dos antigos conventos ou mosteiros.
My knowledge of land animals before this trip was minimal so I kept asking my guide which animal would be the predator and which would be the prey. When we came across this hippo and crocodile, the guide said they are good neighbors and don't fight. That is, until this croc got too close to this momma hippos baby and the momma aggressively pushed the croc away. The croc did not like this and there was a quick flash of aggression.
Body of Knowledge by Jaume Plensa (www.kunst-im-oeffentlichen-raum-frankfurt.de/de/page28.ht...) on the Campus Westend of the Goethe University in Frankfurt. It is specially popular with little kids who love climbing on it.
Porst Happy and its "Plasicion lens 1:8 Speed 1/50 sec." lens, Fomapan 100 in Rodinal 1+50 for 13 min at about 20°C and digitalized using kit zoom and extension tubes.
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