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In Spain, we stayed at some pretty cool places... One of them was still under construction.
But that did no stop me from taking shots.....
Have an Awesome Day!
Nathan
Tuesday 8th July 2014
The Lyons Den and Next Generation Race Night
Owlerton Stadium
In aid of The Master Cutlers Challenge 2014
Vor der Vorstellung von NEXT GENERATION - DAS STÜCK am 19.11.2010 in den Kammerspielen.
Foto: Tim Krause
I was taking pictures of my cousin & friend just as this wave crashed into them, i was laughing my ass off and the next moment i was breathing sand....karma was quick, i was wiped out by the next bigger wave. there were sand everywhere...nose, ears etc...hahahahaha
Mockup of the next big rocket system and launch vehicles. Solid Fuel Boosters are apparently the same as used on the Shuttle, for scale.
On April 4th Paramahamsa Vishwananda arrived in Tokyo, for the start of the 2024 Japan tour. On the day of arrival, Guruji gave Atma Kriya Yoga Level 2 initiations for about 120 kriya yogis followed by a public satsang. The following day, Guruji gave His first darshan in Tokyo to 1,000 people.
The next city on His tour was a bullet-train ride to Nagano, where Guruji enjoyed an evening stroll to a nearby Japanese temple. The following days, Guruji gave a darshan and installed the murti of 'Trilokya Rakshaka Sita Rama' which means ‘Sita Rama: the protector of the three worlds’. As soon as the temple inauguration finished, we rushed to the airport to catch our train back to Tokyo, awaiting our flight to Nagasaki the next morning.
Welcomed at the home of Swamini Dayamati, Guruji installed the beautiful deity of Durniriksyaya Narasimha which means ‘the One who is difficult to look at’. The temple inauguration was very sweet and was attended by many local devotees.
The next day, Guruji visited the site of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in August, 1945, where one can see the huge impact and damage it had. While we were praying and chanting the name of Vitthala at the centre of the bombing, Guruji commented on how sad it was to see what humans could do to one another! The day continued with a visit to the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum which commemorates martyrs from different countries that were executed for preaching christianity in Japan. The day ended with our flight to the last destination of this year’s Japan Tour: Osaka.
Arriving in Osaka, Paramahamsa Vishwananda inaugurated the new ashram property and the stunning residing deities of Rukmini-Panduranga. Guruji gave darshan in Osaka to 500 people the following day.
At the end of the Japan tour, we were all impressed with the overwhelming dedication and enthusiasm of the Japanese devotees. It was clear to see that, because of their efforts and Gurudev’s grace, the number of devotees will continue to grow there.
Without stopping for breath, on went the journey to Hong Kong, where Guruji initiated around 100 Chinese devotees into Atma Kriya Yoga Level 2. The following day, Guruji gave a darshan held on a boat! (Guruji truly enjoyed that darshan on the open sea.)
By the end of this non-stop 14-day journey through Japan and Hong Kong, Guruji had installed three temples and given darshan to thousands of spiritual seekers. Throughout it all, it was clear to see that although cultures may be very different, and appearances and behaviours may be very different, one thing stood out like nothing else: it was incredible to witness the love that the devotees share for Guruji and the Divine.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
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Vor der Vorstellung von NEXT GENERATION - DAS STÜCK am 19.11.2010 in den Kammerspielen.
Foto: Tim Krause
The No Limits Bike Racing Championship made its formal Return to the World Famous Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit for a Very Special 8 Hour Endurance Race.
Each and Every Team Had a selection of High Powered Racing Machinery that would along with the Rider take on the Might of Brands Hatches' Grand Prix Circuit for a Gruelling 8 Hours Straight.
While Some Teams had as many as Four Riders to make the job a Little Bit Easier other Teams Had decided to go with just Two Riders for 4 Hours Each knowing they Had the Skills and Determination to Keep Racing Hard.
The Championship was in is Last Race of the Season here at Brands and Whoever Won this Final Event would take the No Limits Bike Racing Championship Crown.
Qualifying was up First and setting the Pace at the Top of the Timings was (Andelle Leathers / RatMally Graphic) on their Kawasaki 998/Kawasaki 1000 Racing Bikes with an Incredible Time of 1.31.846 and a Top Speed of 95.37 to take Pole at The Start of the Race.
In Second Place was (Delkevic Racing) Kawasaki 1000/BMW 1000/Kawasaki 1000 Yamaha 1000 Racing Bikes with a Lap Time of 1.31.784 and a Top Speed of 95.34mph.
In Third Place was (Earnshaw's Motorcycles) BMW 1000/BMW 1000 Racing Bikes with A Lap Time of 1.32.099 and an Top Speed of 95.11mph.
With Qualifying Over and a 11:46am Start Fast Approaching all of the Riders to head out for the First 2 Hours. Just like Old School Le Mans the Riders all Lined Up on the Opposite Side of the Pitlane with their Respective Teams Holding onto the Bikes Ready for them to Blast off into the Distance around the Circuit.
A Loud Bang from the Calcian Signalled the Start of an 8 Hour Endurance Race and each Rider Ran Towards their Bikes Fired them Up and Set off onto the Race Track.
During the First Hour All Riders Made it through the First Opening Laps without any Problems and already many of them were getting up to Speed while some other Riders Preferred to nurse their Machinery for the First Hour to Avoid anything Breaking or Failing on thease High Powered Machines.
As Hour two Approached Everyone was still going strong and The Riders were Each Getting into a Really Good Rhythm of the Grand Prix circuit while other Teams had opted to Head to the pits to swap Riders and Give themselves more of a chance to take Victory with a selection of different Talents and Bikes available.
The Start of Hour Three saw a lot of Different Battles Going on thought the field and on the Back Straight there was some Close Wheel to Wheel Action Between Every Rider traveling at Speeds close to Nearly 100mph. Some Riders were Pushing so Hard that Even their Front Wheels Rose into the Air Making for some Epic and Thrilling Moments. An Overtake by Rider Number 97 on 36 was the Highlight so Far.
Hour Four and Still Each Rider was not Giving Up on the Chance of Victory with Half of the Endurance Race Completed by Now it was Time for Another Rider Change and with Many Teams Heading for the Pits Once Again Each New Rider Ventured Out onto the Brands Hatch GP Circuit it Beautiful Sunlit Conditions Although thease Must Have Been Playing Havoc with the Visibility for the Riders. Non the Less After Just One Retirement Earlier Due to an Engine Fire and a Marshall that should Have Really Been More Prepared. the Remaining Riders Soldered on.
The Fifth Hour was now Upon them and after a Very Hectic and Fast set of Laps Earlier Many Riders were setting down into their Positions to make sure the Bike they were on would Survive to the End. Druids was a Place to witness some Incredible Overtakes During this Time with the Light Levels Lowering and The Riders Really Looking like they were Pushing Hard and Encouraging their Machines to solder onto Victory.
Hour Six and with the Light Levels Now Falling even Lower it looked like this Endurance Race would be Ending in Nearly Dark Conditions as the Rider Kept on Going. The Few Retirement's Earlier on during Hour 2 and 3 were now just a Memory in the Surviving Riders Minds who all had One Goal in Mind. Get This Bike to the End of The Race.
Hour Seven and by now the Light was Nearly all But Gone with the Last Rays of Sunshine Disappearing Entirely from the Tops of Druids and yet Despite this now disadvantage i terms of Having a lot less light The Riders Still Continued to Push Hard and Fight their was To Victory in the Closing Stages as the Race Reached its Climax.
The Final Hour was Finally here and Every Rider who Had Been Concentrating Hard all Day was Now in a Position to Push Hard for that Final Hour of Glory that would mean the Difference Between either a Race Victory or a Race Loss. As The Minuets Slowly Ticked Down and The Last Light of Day Had been Long Extinguished from the Circuit. it was the Team of (Delkevic Racing's Liam Marchant / Gary Johnson / James Edwards and Luke Scott who took a Resounding Victory after 232 Laps and a Gruelling 8 Hour's of Racing 2 For Each of The Riders. Congratulations Delkevic Racing an Incredible Achievement.
In Second Place was The Team of (Earnshaw's Motorcycles Jonathan Lodge and James Lodge) after 232 Laps and 4 Hour's Between Them a Super Effort and Very Well Deserved Second Place Battle Through some Very Tough Competitors.
In Third Place was (Josh Daley Racing/RC Express by Dafabet Josh Daley and Rob Hodson) after a Very Hard and Gruelling 231 Laps in the Seat of Their Racing Bikes. Amazing Work Josh Daley Racing Incredible Ride and a Very Well Deserved Third Place.
An Exceptional Day of Endurance Racing from the No Limits Bike Racing Championship with Delkevic Racing's Liam Marchant / Gary Johnson / James Edwards and Luke Scott Taking The Final Victory of the Season with Datasys Racing Mark Daines / Jeremy Watson / Johnny Panter and Joe Higham taking The Championship for 2021.
A Big Congratulations to all of the Riders who took Part in this Event in my Opinion you Made everyone who Races in the Bennet's British Super Bike Championship look like Amateurs. You Guys are the Real Deal and am Really Looking forward to Watching this Epic Race all over Again Next Year. Until Then Keep Racing and Never Give Up Hope of One Day Standing on the Top Step of the Podium.
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Eröffnung der Campusmesse "NEXT - Fun, Networking & Jobs" an der Universität des Saarlandes. Ministerpräsident Tobias Hans und Universitätspräsident Prof. Dr. Manfred J. Schmitt bei einem Rundgang über die Campusmesse.
I would have gotten farther today except my Shield Gas ran out so I'll have to wait till tomorrow to finish the sides.
Jazz Next Standard "Fusion/Crossover"
A sweet sweet discography on 70s electric jazz – one that's every bit as cool as the more classic entries in this series! The book's got loads of listings on some of our favorite albums of funky jazz and jazzy soul – plus lots more entries on obscure titles from around the globe, including some excellent rare records from Japan, Europe, and Brazil! The main text is in Japanese – typical for this sort of book – but the listings have more than enough to guide you – including artist, label, and date information – plus hundreds of cover images in full color, which will give you plenty of direction when you're digging for for gems like these. The book features a few longer essays in Japanese on Norman Connors, Azymuth, Roy Ayers, George Duke, and Deodato – which will give you an idea of the focus, even if you can't read the text. Book is 200 pages, with loads of color images! © 1996-2017, Dusty Groove, Inc.
Even though I don't need to keep this with me...i do! It keeps me motivated to keep running around getting everything sorted so I can go. i really wanted Iceland on my RTW, but didn't manage it. I will have a week there in September, followedby 10 days in NYC, followed by permanency (??) in Vancouver in October. This is likely to be my last trip for quite awhile. and i got a good deal on the ticket price. And it's a return to the UK...just in case Van doesn't work out. I hope the security from Heathrow will lift a little by the time of my flight...I need my carry on!!