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State Opening of Parliament, 8 May 2013
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Prince Philip, travelled to Westminster in the Irish State Coach for the State Opening of Parliament.
The Queen wore the George IV State Diadem. The diadem is a crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The diadem includes 1,333 diamonds weighing 320carats (64 g) and 169 pearls along its base. Its design features roses, thistles and shamrocks, the symbols of England, Scotland and Ireland respectively.
The original Irish State Coach was built in 1851 in Dublin. After the Second World War the Irish State Coach came to be used habitually by the monarch at the State Opening of Parliament. After 1988 the Australian State Coach was used on some occasions and in 1989 the opportunity was taken for a complete restoration of the Irish State Coach. Since then the Irish State Coach has continued to be used intermittently by the Queen for the State Opening of Parliament.
The State Opening of Parliament marks the commencement of a session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. During this ceremony the Monarch reads the Queen’s Speech. The speech is not written by the Prime Minister and sets out the legislative agenda for the coming session of Parliament. The members of all three branches of government (legislative, executive and judiciary) are assembled in the House of Lords to hear the Queen reads out the speech.
From the Court Circular:
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, travelled in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Nicholas Stewart, The Life Guards, and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Travelling Escort of the Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Simon Deverell, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).
Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen's Guard found by 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major Piers Ashfield, and at the Palace of Westminster by 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, under the command of Major Henry Llewelyn-Usher.
A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords.
Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Mark Edward, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Major John Chorley.
The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry.
Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery. The Queen's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty. The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Arthur Chatto, the Hon. Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Aithrie and Hugo Bertie) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.
Information from the Ministry of Defence website:
In total 1,290 Armed Forces personnel took part in the Sate Opening of Parliament ceremony including Cavalry, troops lining the route and forming guards of honour and bands.
Soldiers from the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and Welsh Guards together with 4 half-companies of the Royal Air Force Regiment and 4 half-companies of the Royal Navy, lined the route of the procession from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords while the Queen’s carriage was escorted by members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
Musical accompaniment was provided by the Royal Artillery Band, the Band of the Grenadier Guards, the Band of the Coldstream Guards, the Band of the Scots Guards, the Band of the Irish Guards, the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Band of the Honourable Artillery Company.
The General Officer Commanding London District, Major General George Norton, commanded the parade.
As the Queen reached the House of Lords, a 41-gun salute was fired by members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, supported by the Royal Artillery Band, in Green Park.
A further 41-gun salute was be fired at midday at the Tower of London by the Army’s oldest regiment, the Honourable Artillery Company, which is part of the Territorial Army.
After the Queen’s procession returned to Buckingham Palace, the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery marched past Her Majesty, followed by the Sovereign’s Escort and Regalia Escort, formed by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, and a Guard of Honour provided by members of the Grenadier Guards and the Welsh Guards.
Superficially, the skin of the scalp and bones of the skull create the first layer of protection. Deep to these layers, the meninges (represented by the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater) cover and partition the brain. Within the meninges, blood inside blood vessels and sinuses, and cerebrospinal fluid within the subarachnoid space and ventricles circulate to support the brain's function. (Image credit: "Cranial meninges" by Chiara Mazzasette is licensed under CC BY 4.0 / A derivative from the original work)
University of South Alabama students participate in a full-moon paddle sponsored by Outdoor Adventures in the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta on Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Will of Samuel Parker, Grocer, Draper and Tailor of Wymondham, Norforlk, dated 12th October 1885. His business was carried out at Browick, Wymondham and all Businesses carried out in the name of Parker and Sons also belong to him. He has no shares in the Fancy Boot and Shoe Business in the names of Parker and sons or as Parker’s Fancy Stores except as a Creditor, they belong to his son James.
He names his wife, Caroline Parker and Solicitor Edward Boyce Pomeroy of Wymondham as Executors. He names his children as James Sparkhall Parker (also to be a Trustee), Caroline Laura Parker, Leonard Samuel Parker (also a Trustee and named Leonard James Parker elsewhere in the document) and Jessie Limmer Parker.
Samuel Parker born 1814 at Wymondham was the son of James and Sophia, nee Scarlett, Parker he married Caroline Sparkhall 11th August 1846 at Wymondham. Caroline was the daughter of John Sparkhall and Elizabeth Limmer and was born in 1824 at Wymondham.
Later documents deal with the Bankruptcy of the Company in the early 1900’s. The Parker Family of Wymondham Documents.
Construction on the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute on Sturt Street began in 1859. As a Gold Rush city with a growing population of miners, a number of eminent philanthropic citizens of Ballarat were anxious to provide working men with a chance to improve their work skills and their general education. It took the dedication of locals another decade to complete the Sturt Street facade, and a further decade for the billard room to be completed.
Built in the Classical style, the three storey Mechanics' Institute has a very restrained facade with minimal decoration. It features a beautiful bull nosed verandah edged with ornate cast iron lacework along the street to keep out the heat of the afternoon sun. Over the arched entrance, the letters of the Mechanic’s Institute are spelt in delicate, florid gilt letters. It also has a balcony extending from a scalloped niche on the first floor and a balconette on the upper floor. Crowning the building is the figure of Pallas Athena, the Greek Goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.
Historically, Mechanics' Institutes were educational establishments formed to provide adult education, particularly in technical subjects, to working men. As such, they were often funded by local industrialists on the grounds that they would ultimately benefit from having more knowledgeable and skilled employees. The Mechanics' Institutes were used as 'libraries' for the adult working class, and provided them with an alternative pastime to gambling and drinking in pubs.
From left to right:
Cristobal Balenciaga (Spanish, 1895–1972)
“Sack” Dress, 1955–56
Dark brown wool jersey
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Muriel Rand, 1964 (C.I.64.4.3)
Cristobal Balenciaga (Spanish, 1895–1972)
“The Scarf Coat,” Fall/Winter 1950–51
Beige wool duvetyn
Courtesy of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, Gift of Doris Duke
"The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion"
May 6–August 9, 2009
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
See the exhibition preview for more information, including sponsorship credits.
Photograph by Alex Hills
School of Athens
The most famous philosophers of ancient times move within an imposing Renaissance architecture which is inspired by Bramante's project for the renewal of the early Christian basilica of St Peter. Some of these are easily recognizable. In the centre Plato points upwards with a finger and holds his book Timeus in his hand, flanked by Aristotle with Ethics; Pythagoras is shown in the foreground intent on explaining the diatesseron. Diogenes is lying on the stairs with a dish, while the pessimist philosopher, Heracleitus, a portrait of Michelangelo, is leaning against a block of marble, writing on a sheet of paper. Michelangelo was in those years executing the paintings in the nearby Sistine Chapel. On the right we see Euclid, who is teaching geometry to his pupils, Zoroaster holding the heavenly sphere and Ptolemy holding the earthly sphere. The personage on the extreme right with the black beret is a self-portrait of Raphael.
In 1887, some stamps of the 1870-89 regular issues were produced in new colors, and the 1¢ denomination was redesigned. On August 15, 1887, an official postal circular announced these color changes. In addition to stating that the 2¢ red brown issue would be printed in green and the 3¢ green would be vermilion, the circular also announced changes in the designs and colors of certain stamped envelopes. Previous version of this stamp seen here:
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12-12-19 Jennifer Siccardi sworn in by Arkansas Secretary of State Deputy Chief of Staff Dwight Southerland to the Mosaic Templars of America for African American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Administrator Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, talks with and answers questions from the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program winners, during USDA 93rd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), in Arlington, VA, on Thursday, Feb 23, 2017. The Diversity Program is designed to expose students to contemporary agribusiness, future trends, scientific research, and agricultural policy in today's real world environment. For more information about the program, sponsors and the student roster, see www.usda.gov/oce/forum/diversity/diversity_program.htm. The theme of this AOF is “A New Horizon: The Future of Agriculture.” The Agricultural Outlook Forum, now in its 93rd year, is the USDA’s largest annual meeting, attracting more than 1,800 attendees. Along with the plenary panel discussion, attendees can choose from 30 sessions with more than 80 speakers and a host of agriculture-related exhibits. The Forum is a platform facilitating conversation on key issues and topics within the agricultural community, including producers, processors, policy makers, government officials, and both foreign and domestic non-government organizations. Forum information can be found at www.usda.gov/oce/forum. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
Design scetches for ceiling strip lighting of the Antwerp Jesuit church Peter and Paul
1 the Saint Caecilie
2 the Ascension
3 the Saint Jerome
4 the Annunciation
5 Esther in front of Ahasver
6 Adoration of the shepherds
On the history of women's studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
1897
Conservative journalist A.F. Seligmann founded the art school for women and girls and taught there as a single teacher 16 students in the "Curs for head and act". 1898 expands the school: Tina Blau, a former teacher of the Munich artists association conducts 1.1.1898 a "Curs for landscape and still-life", which she held until 1915. Richard Kauffungen was nominated for sculpture, Ludwig Michalek led the "Curs for head and act" as well as an Radierkurs (etching course), Adolf Böhm the course for decorative and applied arts, Fabiani teaches ornamentation and style of teaching as well as "Modern home furnishings", Georg Klimt taught metalwork, Friedrich King wood cutting art and Hans Tichy from 1900 the drawing and painting from the living model. In all these teachers are moderate modern artists from the area of the Secession. The theoretical lectures are held in the company founded by Emil Zuckerkandl and Julius Tandler 1900 "Association of Austrian university lecturers Athenaeum", which had the task to be "an educational institution for members of the female sex". The first school year was completed with 64 students, the school is rapidly expanding, so that it forms 200-300 students annually within a few years. The steady growth is due to the restrictive attitude of the public schools of art (especially the academy) towards women, but also from the indiscriminate admission of which have been blamed all the private schools also on the part of women harshly, and just by women.
1904
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is one of the many requests for opening the Academy for students once again putting the old arguments against that women are rarely equipped with creative spirit in the field of great art and the other a "proliferation of dilettantism and a pushing back of male members" is to be feared. Just the idea of a joint education had "abhorred" the College. The Academy therefore advocates for the financial support of the art school for women and girls, and rejects the application for opening the academy for women unanimously. The main argument for the impossibility of the joint Aktzeichnens (nude drawing) and the need for a second Aktsaales (nude hall) is increasingly mentioned, which cannot be realized because lack of space and lack of money. Henni Lehmann (Artistic studies of women, Darmstadt 1913) countered the same argument in Germany: "The common nude studies of women and men can not be described as impossible as it is done in many places, without having shown any grievances". The objection of the Quorum of the Berlin University professors that no teacher could be forced to teach women at all in such delicate subjects is countered that the problem was easily solved by entrusting a lady the Aktunterricht (nude drawing) in ladies. Suitable artists were plentiful present. That the life drawing for a long time (until 1937) remained problematic, shows the application of the renowned sculptor Teresa F. Ries of 1931, in which she was offering the Academy her services for the purpose of the management of a yet to be affiliated department, where young girls separated from the young men could work under the direction of a woman. The application was not even put to a vote.
1912
The rector of the Munich Academy also does not believe in the inclusion of students (female ones): "... it is impossible, even with regard to the space conditions, apart from that that the aspirations of the artists who devote themselves to the arts especially are usually others than that of women..."
1913
No significant change in attitude can be found between the opinions of the Academies from 1904 and those of 1913.
1919
In the report from the College's meeting of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna to the State Office of Internal Affairs and Teaching is communicated that against the requested admission there were no fundamental objections, but that the Academy is so limited in spatial relationship, that after the experiences of the last entrance exams not even the majority of gifted young artists, capable of studying, could be included, and therefore, in case of the admission of women to the study initially had to be made a considerable expansion. The State Office counters that a further delay in the admission of women to the academic study could not be justified and that approval is to allow at least temporarily in a narrow frame.
1920
The State Office for the Interior and Education officially approved the admission of women to study at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (since 1919 women were admitted to all faculties of the University of Vienna, with the exception of the Catholic and Protestant Theological Faculty).
A committee consisting of the professors Bacher, Delug, Schmutzer, and Jettmar Muellner claims that the Academy has never pronounced in principle against women's studies but have always only expressed reservations because of the cramped space and financial situation. As a complete novelty proves that no more concerns are raised with regard to coeducation. Men and women should compete in the entrance examination. In the winter semester 1920/21 will be included 14 women, of course, representing only a small minority in relation to the 250 male students.
1926/1927
In the new study regulations are for the first time mentioned Schüler (M) and Schülerinnen (F).
March 1927
Report of the Academy of Fine and Applied Arts about the experiences regarding the access of women to universities: ..."in past years it was thought for the education of women and girls by the Academy of Women for Liberal and Applied Art, which is also equipped with academic classes and by the State subsidized, sufficiently having taken precautions: during a period of almost seven years of study, it was probably possible to get a clear picture about the access applications of women, and about the degree course ... Of course, the number of female candidates in the painting is strongest, weaker in sculpture, and very low in the architecture. As much already now can be said, that in no way in terms of education in the new admissions the women are left behind the male candidates. During the study period, the female students are not in diligence and seriousness of studying behind their male colleagues. Particularly gratifying can be emphasized that because of the co-education of both sexes in common rooms in the individual schools a win-win situation for everybody was. In the master schools the College was repeatedly able also honouring women with academic prices. Subsuming, it should be emphasized that our experiences with the study of women in the Academy of Fine Arts were quite favorable."
The number of students (Studentinnen) increased from 5 % in the winter semester 1920/1921 till 1939/1940 to about 25 %. After the annexation of Austria to Nazi Germany, the number of students (Studentinnen) decreased. The proportion of female students rose after 1940 naturally, reached during the war years up to 70 % and amounted 1945/1946 to 65%. From 1946/1947 the number of students (Studentinnen) fell sharply again, so 1952/1953 only 20% of the students at the Academy were women. 1963/1964 there were, however, already 41% (278).
2002
Students (Studentinnen): 570 of 936 students
University professors (Universitätsprofessorinnen): 9 out of 29
Ao Univ. (extraordinary female professors) 2 of 12
Univ.Ass. (female university assistant) 18 of 41
Contract teachers (Vertragslehrerinnen): 3 of 7
Lecturer (Lehrbeautragte): 32 of 46
Almut Krapf
www.akbild.ac.at/Portal/akademie/uber-uns/Organisation/ar...
Welcome to Tuesday.
You are welcome to it.
And something exciting happening later, but for now, there is the usual, get up, get dressed, drink coffee and be ready for work at seven.
Jools wasn't going swimming, so she had a shower then got dressed before heading off just before seven.
When we looked out the back of the house, the sky was black with cloud, except for a small band of clear sky just above the trees on the other side of the valley, and in that gap was the blood red sliver of the waning moon.
And was then gone.
And so with Cleo watching on, I set up the office.
I learn that Denmark at two inches of snow and is still very cold. We actually are due to have sunshine, though ten degrees cooler than a week before.
Now the interesting bit.
At the end of the Deal Road into Dover, is the Duke of York's roundabout with the Duke of York's pub behind it. Why'd they have that name?
Well, behind both is the Duke of York's Military School, a huge site stretching from here to Fort Bergoyne, then to Guston. The school was founded here in 1909 and was a place where the children of military personnel were taught while their parents were posted, probably overseas.
It is still 100% for boarders, but no longer under the control of the MOD, but has a strong military ethic. I'm not going to judge.
Anyway.
The project to photograph Kent churches is mainly for parish church, but if I can get to see otheres: RC, Baptist or whatever, I'll take it.
Last September, for the first time, The Duke of Yorks Military School took part in Heritage Weekend. Sadly, I found out too late to get on a tour, but I struck up e mail correspondence with the organiser and he agreed that I could come and take shots.
Clashes of dates meant that I had to wait two months, but today was the day, and weather full of low winter sunshine. Although shadows inside were very striking.
The school was built here when it moved from Chelsea in 1909, designed by Sir Henry Tanner in the "Hampstead Garden Suburb" style. The entire complex is pretty much of all the same date and style, with the exception of two newer academic buildings.
Focal point is the large clock tower, which has just been renovated.
The chapel has several war memorials dedicated to pupils who gave their lives for their country.
I was met at reception after driving round the ring road past the athletics track and several of the boarding houses. I was met by the guy I had been writing to, he guessed I was Ian as I was laden with camera gear.
The chapel was on the other side of the road, and is a fine example of early 20th century design, the rest of the school is all of a similar style too.
He lets me get on with my task of taking shots, while he tells me some of the history of the school and chapel.
It is very well maintained, with a fairly new rood, but the rest is original and very well kept.
I took a 100 shots or so, said thanks and was gone, all in under an hour.
I went to Tesco to buy unch and came away with: a turkey and stuffing sandwich, a spicy bean wrap and a pack of spicy paprika crisps. Don't shop when you're hungry, kids.
Back home for lunch and back to work, where not much had happened.
On the tellybox at the same time as working, Saudi beat Argentina 2-1 after being a goal down.
Football, eh?
And then two dull 0-0 draws, so once work was done, I decided to go out for a walk.
Not far, just up and down the four streets in the estate, nearly 6,000 steps.
Feeing better.
We had warmed through stuffed peppers again for dinner, and were again totes amazeballs.
As was the wine.
And there was time for one more game to watch as music played on the cat's whiskers.
Phew.
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Last September, for the first time, The Duke of Yorks Military School took part in Heritage Weekend. Sadly, I found out too late to get on a tour, but I struck up e mail correspondence with the organiser and he agreed that I could come and take shots.
Clashes of dates meant that I had to wait two months, but today was the day, and weather full of low winter sunshine. Although shadows inside were very striking.
The school was built here when it moved from Chelsea in 1909, designed by Sir Henry Tanner in the "Hampstead Garden Suburb" style. The entire complex is pretty much of all the same date and style, with the exception of two newer academic buildings.
Focal point is the large clock tower, which has just been renovated.
The chapel has several war memorials dedicated to pupils who gave their lives for their country.
It should be open again in September 2023 for Heritage Day.
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In 1801, His Royal Highness Frederick Duke of York laid the foundation stone in Chelsea of what was to become The Duke of York's Royal Military School, a school for the children of military personnel which opened in 1803. Then in 1909, the school relocated to its present site in Dover, Kent and in 2010, we became the first full state boarding academy, opening our doors to any family wishing to choose this unique and iconic school for their child’s secondary education.
NEW JERSEY’S BALD EAGLE POPULATION CONTINUES TO SOAR
January 14th, 2016
CONSERVE WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY RELEASES RESULTS OF 2015 STATE BALD EAGLE REPORT
by Lindsay McNamara, Communications Manager
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey today released the 2015 Bald Eagle Report, highlighting the number of nesting pairs, active nests and nest productivity for the raptors throughout New Jersey with data collected by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife biologists, CWF biologists and committed volunteers.
“With 161 pairs of bald eagles this past year — up from just a single nest in the early 1980’s — the dramatic ongoing recovery of bald eagles across the northeast continues to inspire so many of us,” said David Wheeler, Conserve Wildlife Foundation Executive Director. “The thrill of seeing a bald eagle fly across the sky is unparalleled. This report captures how these eagles are continuing their All-American return.”
The report notes that thirteen new eagle pairs were found this season, nine in the south, two in Central Jersey and two in Northern New Jersey.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2016/01/14/new-jerseys-ba...
In this Jan. 2010 pic, I got the business side of the Tomcat. Sadly most of my nose shots were of the right side, not the one I wanted... but at least I'm currently pic #1000 in Extreme Weather Aviation.
I did adjust levels in photoshop so the canopy was clearly visible and also wanted the markings through color saturation to stand out. Nice effects all around that make me think this was HDR, but isn't.
Best viewed original. It's 14.2x9.5 inches so some cropping may be necessary before printing.
You may want to see the other side - in HDR.
Photo ID: 71194 Vision of the fjords
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BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 11: Audience members cheer at the League of Legends - Mid-Season Invitational Groups Stage on May 11, 2022 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
André Kudelski, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kudelski Group, Switzerland speaks at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 17, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Walter Duerst
Mrs Virginia
(NA 99) P-51A "Mustang"
P-51A -10-NA Mustang, 43-6251, Maj. Bob Petit, Mrs Virginia “13”,
Operations Officer – Fighter Section, 1st Air Commando Group, 10th Air Force, India and Burma area
Allison V-1710-81, 1200bhp V12 inline motor
Curtiss 10' 6" three-blade propeller
Maximum speed 342mph @ 4,920 feet
Length 32' 3"Wingspan 37'
4 x 0.50" machine guns in wings
2 x up-to 500lb Bombs under the wings
The P-51A Mustang was designed as a fighter from the start. The P-51A was based on an A- 36A Apache with the dive brakes and the cowl mounted machine guns removed. At the same time it was fitted with a fuel supply system that allowed for additional long rang drop tanks to be used.
In place of the Allison V-1710-39 of the original Mustang l for the RAF it was equipped with a revised version, the Allison V-1710-81 engine with a fixed belly mounted air intake.
of the couch, where i do most of my quilting, knitting and hand sewing. mine and everyone else's.
what is yours?
the introduction of invest in Taiwan Website was held on 2009/10/26. The "Invest in Taiwan" website has been developed and established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs under the authorization of the Executive Yuan to encourage and facilitate investment in Taiwan.
my work; Taipei 2006 新年台北 has appeared on the front page of Invest in Taiwan.
經濟部為鼓勵並促進對台投資，特別規劃及建置「投資台灣入口網 」，以整合投資資訊，建立網路化單一服務窗口，提供投資相關資訊、投資機會及投資申辦流程指引，並建置客服專線，透過及時、顧客導向之投資諮詢，提供投資人在台投資便捷化服務。
Department of Investment Services (DOIS), MOEA
Taiwan
2009/10/26
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine program (PPQ) National Detector Dog Training Center (NDDTC) display of detector dog trading cards and story boards about their assignments and achievements, Newnan, Georgia on April 5, 2019. The center is designed and equipped to train detector dog teams (canines and handlers) to safeguard American agriculture. USDAâs APHIS and Quarantine program and the Department of Homeland Securityâs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) use detector dog teams, known as the Beagle Brigade, to search for prohibited agricultural products at major U.S. ports of entry (airports and land border crossings), mail and cargo facilities. The teams detect prohibited agricultural products that can carry foreign pests and diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture and forests. For decades, the PPQ has been training canines to sniff out fruits, vegetables, and certain meat products. They have detected prohibited or restricted agricultural imports with impressive effectiveness. In 2016 alone, PPQ experts trained 67 dogs and 91 canine handlers for use by PPQ, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, State departments of agriculture, county agricultural commissioner's offices, and foreign agriculture ministries.
PPQâs National Detector Dog Training Center started in 1984 with just one dog and one trainer. Today, the Center is located in Newnan, GA, on 17 acres with 8 buildings and 100 kennels. The Center provides standard training on inspecting passenger baggage, cargo, mail, and parcels for prohibited or restricted agricultural items.
On average, dogs have hundreds of millions of scent-detecting cells in their nasal cavities, as compared to humans who only have 5 million. In addition, dogs are able to detect a single scent among complexes of many, overlapping scents.
Related USAF story and photos of USDA handler and dog detecting brown tree snakes at an airbase in Guam.
www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/587659/usda-dogs-...
USDA photo by Lance Cheung.
FILM: National winners of the 'Face of the Oasis 2012' competition, Jamie Ryan Dee and Devon Lee, attend a special makeover and photoshoot at the alternative fashion store.
WATCH: bit.ly/xVzsH8
READ: bit.ly/zY7OmM
LOCATION: Oasis Alternative Fashion Store, Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6SX
DATE: Saturday 11th February, 2012.
[Photograph: Carlie-Ann Hare | www.carliephotography.co.uk]
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MMXII © I AM BIRMINGHAM / ADAM YOSEF
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A playing card in my hand... the six of hearts. It's either a small card or I have a really, really big hand?
Dedicated to a very cool person I discovered recently.
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(in Italian, English translation here).
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The Richland Two Celebration of the Arts was held on May 20, 2015 to recognize several talented visual artists. Students recognized participated in the following arts competitions:
- The South Carolina Youth Art Month State Show
- The Lion’s Club International Peace Poster Contest
- The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s Fair Housing Poster Contest
- The South Carolina Photography Contest
- Scholastic Art Awards
- Superintendent’s Art Collection Music was provided by students in the Fine Arts and Media Enrichment (FAME) Program and Dent Middle Steel Pans. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of 10 winning student works that will be added to the Superintendent’s Art
Collection.
Венчание Даниила и Ксении. Воскресенский кафедральный собор (Тверь) | The wedding of Daniel and Xenia. The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ (Tver)
Its construction dates back to the period of Spanish Viceroyalty of Enrique de Guzman, Count of Olivares. It was built by Giovanni Domenico D'Auria using a design by the Swiss architect Domenico Fontana (born: 1543, Melide, Switzerland), between 1600 and 1601. Also involved in its completion were the sculptor-architects Michelangelo Naccherino, Pietro Bernini, and Cosimo Fanzago.
The fountain originally stood near the Arsenal in the port. In 1629, it was transported to Largo di Palazzo (now Piazza del Plebiscito), near the Royal Palace of Naples, but since it hindered the festivals held in the plaza there, the fountain was again moved to Borgo Santa Lucia, near Castel dell'Ovo. There, more statues, these by Fanzago were added. In 1638, it was again moved, this time to Largo delle Corregge, today Via Medina. During the revolt of Masaniello in 1647, the statue was damaged. Further damage occurred during the sacking of Naples in 1672 by the Viceroy Pedro Antonio de Aragón. In 1675, it underwent restoration and was moved to the Molo Grande.
This migratory fountain has continued to move through Naples: in 1886, it was dismantled, to reappear two years later in the Piazza Plaza della Borsa (now Plaza Giovanni Bovio), where it stood till 2000, when it was returned to Via Medina to allow for work on the Naples Metro.
Turin, December 10 2022, Italy Palavela
ISU GRAN PRIX OF FIGURE SKATING FINAL 2022
Ice Dance Free Dance
Charlene Guignard/ Marco Fabbri ITA
Title: [Side view of John Gillin's house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright]
Creator: Richie, Robert Yarnall (1908-1984)
Date: October 3, 1957
Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie photographs
Physical Description: 1 negative: film; 12.4 x 17.6 cm.
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The Closing Ceremony of the 41st Session of the World Heritage Committee was held at the Museum of Municipal Engineering. After the official farewell and thanks to the participants and organisers of the session, guests listened to the concert by Urszula Dudziak.
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An Afternoon of Conversation, Jeffrey Goldberg, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Michele Norris, Andrea Mitchell, Eric Liu, Melody Barnes, David G. Bradley, Al Gore, David Gergen, Tony Blair, David Petraeus, Bob Schieffer, Jon Batiste, Drew Gilpin Faust, David M. Rubenstein, Walter Isaacson, Indra K. Nooyi
Benedict Music Tent
The Journey of Discovery on the way back to Turpan after having some fun in the sand in the Taklimakan Desert.
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Sometimes
A wind blows
And you and I
Float
In love
And kiss forever
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In you
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Neonian Baptistery: Ravenna, Italy
In the circle at the very center of the dome is the Baptism of Christ. Here Christ is shown standing in the waters of the Jordon while St. John goes through the baptismal rites, while a symbolic personification of the river itself(an old man) emerges to offer Jesus a green garment to dry himself.
Mass of Christian Burial For Anna J Araujo, June 13, 1911 - June 8, 2010. Saturday, June, 12, 2010, Holy Name of Jesus Church. "Jesus You're the center of my joy, All thar's good and perfect comes from You". duplicate (35596)
Found out about this wall in one of my new books about Birmingham (may have seen it before but didn't realise its significance until now).
It was part of the original Great Western Railway - Snow Hill Station.
This was the entrance (now bricked up).
You can see GWR on it, as well as there coat of arms.
It is on Livery Street.
The Privy Chamber of Sultan Murat III (III. Murat Has Odası) dated to the first construction period (1578 and 1590) of the Harem, is the oldest and finest surviving room in the Harem, having retained its original interior. It was erected in 1579 on the orders of Sultan Murat III by the master architect Sinan, on the emplacement of the former privy chamber believed to have belonged to Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. The structure was utilized for several centuries as the private quarters and reception hall of the Ottoman monarchs. It is one of the most splendid examples of the classical Ottoman architecture of the late 16th century.
This is my favorite festival of the year.
To mark Africa Day 2012, a range of events are taking place throughout Dublin during the week 20th to 27th May. These include the flagship family festival in George’s Dock; Africa Week Athletics in Morton Stadium in Santry; seminars in Trinity College Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy; and a whole host of other activities.
At today’s launch of the flagship event, Minister Costello was joined by Eamon Gilmore; Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague; the Kenyan Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Ms. Catherine Muigai Mwangi; and Salome Mbugua, Director of AkiDwA, the African and migrant women’s network.
For many years within what was, in 1933, to become London Transport the initials T.O.T. were to be seen particularly in connection with Staff social and welfare issues. It stands for "Train Omnibus Tram" and it encompasses the operational interests of the Underground Electric Railways Company of London - the UERL - that was from 1902 until 1933 the main holding company for the many subsidiary and jointly-owned concerns connected with the "Underground". As well as the various 'tube lines' that consisted of the four 'original' members of the UERL, that were the District, the Bakerloo, Charing Cross Euston & Hampstead and the Piccadilly, were added in 1913 the Central London and the City & South London; the London General Omnibus Company, acquired in 1912, and through the jointly owned London & Suburban Traction Company, the Lonodn United, the Metropolitan Electric and South Metropolitan Tramways in 1913. Here you have the basis of the Train - Omnibus - Tram.
The TOT Fund had its origins in World War One when it was set up to aid the dependents of staff who had left and who were later drafted into the armed forces; the Fund "was ready to aid their dear ones when trouble knocked at the door". In post-war years it was decided that the "spirit of goodwill and co-operation" should not be allowed to lapse and so, in 1922, the T.O.T Benevolent Fund was set up. Membership, at 1d a week, was voluntary but the UERL promised to match every subscription in equal and the Fund was to provide "advice and assistance or both" to members and dependents. It is worth recalling that at the time the 'safety net' for many workers was close to non-existent and the T.O.T. was useful alongside employees' funds for sickness and retirement. In time, and before widespread nation assistance, the UERL and then London Transport were increasingly active in issues such as staff health services, sick pay and pensions.
The Staff Magazine seen here has some interesting articles, such as from Lord Ashfield, the chairman, information on new developments such as the Edgware extension of the Underground and snippets from various staff and sporting associations; the LGOC Horticultural & Fanciers Society (yes, we had our own Live Stock Shows back then), Camera Clubs and the London Electric Railway's Billiards and Football sections. In time London Transport was to have an amazing organisation of sports grounds, staff clubs and facilities all of which have slowly vanished over the last few decades.
The cover of Vol. 1, No. 1 shows the range of the "Combine's" reach - from city to suburban, from tram to tube to 'bus - and remarkably when I started work with London Transport in the early 1990s the pre-1933 common title of the UERL, the Combine, was still to be heard being used by some old-timers. The drawing also shows that co-ordination of services, by way of connections and through fares, were already being heavily promoted by the Group across their transport modes.