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"the planet, nay, the universe you know is but one. one of many. beyond this world, this world of apocalypse and shadowfall, there lie many, many more. each different. but, among them, some things never change...
But then there is you. 'The Eternal NIght'. the one who lived. the one who survived it all. the man who fought the monsters and won. the Man Who championed tragedy upon tragedy and came out the other end the same.
the man who lost it all. the man who watched every friend he had ever known leave him, one by one. the one who watched them grow old. the one who watched them have children, and families. the one who watched them die, and then their children do the exact same thing.
the one who has burned in heaven and hell respectively. the one rejected by both. the one who came back to earth a martyr. the one who was forgotten.
some would envy your long life. envy how you have lived for what seems like forever, and gotten to see some of the best and worst moments of history. these people do not consider the way it hurts you. me and you, though. we know. both of us are the last of our kind. I am the last Turaga of time, forced to watch over rocks for eternity. and you. you are the last of the monsters. the last beast of the night left to be slain.
But I am left to wonder...
what is it to have experienced all this pain, when soon it will be wiped away" The turaga of time, on the subject of eternity
"Its character building." The eternal Night, In responce.
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.
File: ag1982_0234_4523_2_side_opt.jpg
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An elaborate sculpture in ivory depicting the torments of Hell - one of a pair carved from matching elephant tusks - Berlin 2011
This is a photograph from the 60th Anniversary Commerative Half Marathon for Tullamore Harriers AC which was held on Saturday 31st August 2013 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland at 12:00. This was a really great event and there couldn't be any fault found with any aspect of the race. There were stewarts all along the route, 3 drink stations with bottled water, superb facilities, and great after-race refreshments. The stewards along the route provided great encouragement to all of the runners. Tullamore Harriers and the local community really worked together to make this is a wonderful event.
Race event manangement and organisations was provided by PRECISION TIMING - see their website at [www.precisiontiming.net/]
This photograph is one of a set of photographs from the Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon 2013. The permanent link to the full set of photographs is [http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157635307620452/]. This set of photographs includes photographs of the start and then photographs of the finish up to the 2 HOUR finishing time.
This race celebrates the 60th Anniversary (a Diamond Anniversary) of the foundation of Tullamore Harriers AC. The club was formed in the town in November 1953. However, it was almost 1979 before facilities close to what we see today open in the present day site. Over 50 provincial and national athletics meetings are held at Tullamore Harriers every year. The facilities available combined with it's central geographical location joing routes from North, South, East, and West make it a very attractive venue. The race today brings competitive national road racing back to The Harriers. In the past there was the famous Quinnlan Cup
Festival of Races (see a link below for some nostalgia) which was one of Ireland's Blue Ribband events. Today, the facilities at Tullamore Harriers are the envy of many athletics clubs in Ireland. The facilities provided by Tullamore make it one of the premier venues for local and national level athletics in Ireland. There is an Olympic standard tartan track, a fully equipped gym, changing facilities, press and media facilities, meeting room spaces, etc. The club also provides a social center and niteclub which makes "The Harriers" a very well known on the local social scene. Esssentially, the town of Tullamore would be a different place if it weren't for the presence of Tullamore Harriers AC.
Overall Race Summary
Participants: There was about 500 participants of runners, joggers, and walkers.
Weather: The midday start seen warm pleasant conditions for running. The layout of the course meant that there was a stiff breeze into the face of competitors for the first few miles. When the race turned around to return to Tullamore the wind was more favourable to runners.
Course: The race starts on the Charleville Road just outside the entrance to Tullamore Harriers. The race proceeds south along the R421 and onto the N52 before taking a route onto local back roads. The race then completes a large rural road route before it joins to the R421 again and the final 1.5 miles are the same as the first mile of the race. The runners enter tullamore stadium and complete one lap of the tartan track before the finish line. The course is challenging in places with some undulations along the route. But overall it is fair course.
Location Map: Start/finish and registration and race HQ was all at Tullamore Harriers AC Club Grounds: goo.gl/maps/xZ4GM (Google Streetview)
Refreshments: There was a very impressive selection of refreshments including sandwiches, cakes, home-made breads, etc in the Harriers clubhouse afterwards. People were able to enjoy their post race refreshments outside in the warm pleasant sunshine.
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Some Useful Links related to the race
Race Results are available from PRECISION TIMING: www.precisiontiming.net/result/racetimer
Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/547723028583924/
The Tullamore Harriers AC Website: www.tullamoreharriers.com/
The Tullamore Harriers Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tullamore.harriers (Facebook logon required)
The Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon ROUTE on MapMyRun: www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/217165415
The Boards.ie Athletics Discussion Thread on the Race: www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056942637
Read about Tullamore Town on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tullamore
Quinlan Cup 1997: ireland.iol.ie/~ar5meade/quinlan97.htm
The Entrace to Tullamore Harriers AC Club Grounds: goo.gl/maps/xZ4GM (Google Streetview)
An Aerial Image of the Facilities of Tullamore Harriers AC: binged.it/12UPZ9N (Bing Aerial BirdsEye )
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I ran in the race - but my photograph doesn't appear here in your Flickr set! What gives?
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►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!
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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.
Today I was invited to the Canary Wharf Development company offices on the 30th Floor of One Canada Square, formerly the tallest building in the United Kingdom from its topping-out in 1990 until the completion of the Shard in 2010.
In this view, from left to right we see the infamous 20 Fenchurch Street 'Walkie Talkie' (known for melting people's cars when the sun is in a certain position due to the angle of the structure's southern façade), a small glimpse of St Paul's Cathedral, the BT Tower in the far distance, 122 Leadenhall Street, also known as the 'Cheesegrater', 30 St Mary Axe, also known as the 'Gherkin' (don't you just love these names?), Tower 42, and the Heron Tower to the far right.
One Canada Square stands at 800ft and consists of 50 floors. The structure was built between 1988 and 1990, opening in 1991 and claiming the title of tallest building in the UK from Tower 42 (formerly known as the Natwest Tower), which had held the distinction from 1980.
The building does not regularly allow for the public to visit the upper floors as the entire structure is strictly office space, although it has probably boasted the shortest lived observation floor ever in a tall building, the 50th floor observation deck opening on October 12th 1992, and closing on December 15th of the same year due to threats of attack by the IRA, who had previously bombed the revolving restaurant atop the BT Tower.
Today however was certainly a special treat for me, being both an enlightening meeting, but also a fantastic opportunity to see London from a totally different angle!
Two panels, from a series of scenes depicting the life of St. Rumbold, show the siege of Mechelen by duke John II of Brabant in 1303.
Both panels were painted by an unknown master from Mechelen, probably around 1507.
The back of a woman wearing lingerie. This image is released under Creative Commons. Feel free to use and please credit Dainis Graveris, linking the credit through to www.sexualalpha.com
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The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Philoptochos honored Archon Michael Psaros, Co-Founder
and Co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners at its 64th Annual Chrysanthemum Ball on November
10 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.
The invocation was delivered by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios assisted by Archdeacon Panteleimon
Papadopoulos. The guests were welcomed by Fr. John Vlahos, Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the
Holy Trinity, Stella Pantelidis, co-chair of the ball and the Cathedral Philoptochos President Dr. Miranda
Kofinas. This year's honoree Michael Psaros was introduced by Maria Marinakis and Maro Stratakis.
Honored guests included Dr. Konstantinos Koutras, Consul General of Greece to New York, and his wife,
Popita Pavli, Ambassador Maria Theophili, Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, Ambassador
Vasilios Philippou, Consul General of Cyprus to New York, and his wife Anthea, Jennifer Constantine,
Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos President, James Gianakis, Archdiocesan Cathedral Board of
Trustees President and Rev. Robert Stephanopoulos, Dean Emeritus of the Cathedral along with
Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos.
The Chrysanthemum Ball is the Holy Trinity Archdiocesan Cathedral Philoptochos’ main annual fundraising
event for its charitable activities.
PHOTO: © GOA/GANP/DIMITRIOS PANAGOS-GANP/ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΠΑΝΑΓΟΣ
Notice how the left boot is sharp while the rest of her is slightly blurred from the speed of the spin.
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Joint Service Color Guard and service marching units helped Monterey residents and visitors celebrate Independence Day by participating in the City of Monterey's 4th of July parade in downtown Monterey, July 4.
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PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry addresses Pacific Northwest National Laboratory staff in the Battelle Auditorium on PNNL’s Richland, Washington campus.
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Heart of mine,
Be still
You can play with fire,
But you'll get the bill
Don't let him know
Don't let him know that you love him
Oh, don't be a fool, don't be blind
Heart of mine
University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering graduates were honored at the college's convocation ceremony on May 16, 2014 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus Center. For more photos go to www.flickr.com/photos/eaauh/sets/72157644709831944/
Barks of Love Animal Rescue has 4 Yorkshire Terrier/Chihuahua Mix puppies (3 girls and 1 boy) born in February and rescued from Baldwin Park.
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mechanic, mecanicien, Kessel Racing, Ferrari 488 GTE Evo, during the 1000 Miles of Sebring 2023, 1st round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, from March 15 to 17, 2023 on the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, USA - Photo Frédéric Le Floc'h / DPPI
Dawei Zhatsang - Shamba Langkor monastery - sunning the Buddha
The Sunning of the Buddha Festival is the day when Tibetan people worship Buddha. It usually falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. Tibetan people will gather together in the temples to celebrate this festival.
Tibetan people in festive costumes gather in the local temples on the morning of the Sunning of Buddha Festival for the Sunning Buddha ceremony.
Accompanying Buddhist music played by lamas, Tibetan men carry the Buddhist tapestry from the temple to a clean and well-lit hillside. The tapestry is then unfolded along the hillside by the lamas, starting the Sunning of Buddha Festival.
Pious Buddhists kowtow and chant sutras beneath the giant Buddha spreading out before them, praying to the Buddha for blessings.
The Sunning of Buddha ceremony lasts for several hours, after which the lamas will fold the Buddha tapestry in awe. They will walk around the temple three times with the folded tapestry on their shoulders and then put it back where it is kept.
from:
www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/gansu/2013-10/10/content_17021362...
Sogwo in southeastern Qinghai is a Mongolian Autonomous County, although it is located in the heart of the Amdo region of Tibet. The population is made up predominantly of Mongol yak and sheep herders, though they speak the Amdo dialect of Tibetan. In fact, little of the culture in this area is Mongolian. In addition to the language, the customs, dress and religion are all the same as the native Tibetans who live in this region.
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Catalog #: 04_02713
Album: 30
Description: Morning of take off from Roosevelt Field.
Date: May 20 1927
Album Name: NYP Spirit Photos - Vol 3
Page Number: 13
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
of "Curtus" enjoying the summer sunshine June 5, 2014. He died yesterday (November 20, 2015) at age 32. "Curtus" was a Malaysian blood python (Python curtus brongersmai). Photo by Frank.
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Intricate animal illustration from Indian Zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875), keeper of the zoological department of the British Museum. Gray selected illustrations by both native and English artists in India from the collections of Major-General Hardwicke introducing the fascinating wildlife of the east to an English audience.
Prepared For Offensive or Defensive Warfare.
FRENCH THROWER OF GRENADES, PROTECTED BY SANDBAGS, LOOKING THROUGH HIS PERISCOPE IN ORDER TO GET AN ACCURATE AIM.
GERMAN HAND - GRENADE THROWERS CLOTHED IN STEEL ARMOR, WHICH MAKES THEM RESEMBLE SOLDIERS OF THE MIDDLE AGES.
GERMAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUN, THAT THROWS A VAST NUMBER OF PROJECTILES WITH AMAZING RAPIDITY, BEING OPERATED IN A REGION THAT IS INFESTED WITH POISON GAS.
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The war of the nations: portfolio in rotogravure etchings: compiled from the Mid-week pictorial. New York: New York Times, Co, 1919. Book.
Retrieved from the Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/item/19013740/. (Accessed November 08, 2016.)
Images from "The War of the Nations : Portfolio in Rotogravure Etchings : Compiled from the Mid-Week Pictorial" (New York : New York Times, Co., 1919)
Notes: Selected from "The War of the Nations: Portfolio in Rotogravure Etchings," published by the New York Times shortly after the 1919 armistice. This portfolio compiled selected images from their "Mid-Week Pictorial" newspaper supplements of 1914-19. 528 p. : chiefly ill. ; 42 cm.; hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/collgdc.gc000037
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918 --Pictorial works.
New York--New York
Format: Rotogravures --1910-1920.
Rights Info: No known restrictions on reproduction
Repository: Library of Congress, Serials and Government Publications Division, Washington, D.C. 20540
Part Of: Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures, 1914-1919 (DLC) sgpwar 19191231
General information about the Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures, 1914-1919 digital collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/collgdc.gc000037
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Our shared narratives as Americans are preserved through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) held its second John Jay Medal Dinner and recognized two individuals whose exemplary efforts have helped elevate and strengthen the legacy of native New Yorker, John Jay.
JHC's first honoree was Prof. Joseph J. Ellis, one of our nation's leading historians and the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Founding Brothers: the Revolutionary Generation. Ellis' exhaustive and illuminating research for his newest book The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution 1783-1789 restores John Jay to the pantheon of nation-builders alongside Washington, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. JHC's second honoree was Prof. Nicholas A. Robinson, a founder of the Pace Environmental Law School newly renamed for the tireless environmentalist and philanthropist Elisabeth Haub. Robinson, together with JHC's original founders, helped preserve and landmark the 23 acre Jay Estate on Long Island Sound in 1993. Today this touchstone in Jay's life is protected parkland and a must see destination on New York State's Path Through History.
Warm weather rewarded 125 dinner attendees including many Jay descendants and the editors of The Selected Papers of John Jay at Columbia University. An appreciative crowd enjoyed cocktails on the veranda and toured the landscape. They viewed rare manuscripts and artwork including a 1786 drawing of Spain's flag generously donated by Mrs. Paul Hughes and her family. Afterwards Prof. Ellis gave a mesmerizing talk about John Jay's peacemaking skills and his pivotal role in shaping our new nation's foreign policy with Britain, France and particularly Spain.
According to Ellis "[Jay] is the greatest diplomat of the revolutionary generation." Both honorees received standing ovations.
Samuel W. Croll III, Prof. Shelby D. Green, Charlene Laughlin and Thomas R. Mercein were Dinner Co-Chairs. Previous Jay Medal honorees were Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel.
(Photos by Cutty McGill)
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Lots of great discussion between members of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs and coffee farmers from Latin America.
the purchase
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Walking into an old shop with relics and antiques in China Town, the old Chinese man handed the minipimp an umbrella.
"Ah yes, 'mbella you want? That be 5 dolla", said the man that seemed to be about 500 years old. The young girl handed the man her weekly allowance.
This was it thought the girl. The ad in the newspaper clipping she found on the city streets claimed that this umbrella was magic.
"Yes yes you see right here you just wave around like this kay? You do real good kay honey?", said the man in a very fast voice while waving around the umbrella. Minipimp assumed this was his way of giving instruction on how to use it.
"Seems easy enough", she thought to herself.
So the little girl walked outside and down to the end of the block. She twirled the umbrella around. She waved it up and down. She tapped it against a building. She shoved it into a hole made for recycled cans. She twirled it, waved it, and bounced it.
Nothing.
And just as she was about to give up, she looked over at the shop she purchased this umbrella. And inside the display she saw the Chinese man. And from she could make out, he kind of winked at her. She found this most bizarre because it was not the kind of expression you would typically get from an old Asian man.
But just as he did, he seemed to disappear. Or maybe he fell. Or maybe she wasn't seeing it correctly through the stained glass window. She wasn't sure.
But what she does know is that the minute the man seemed to disappear, something actually appeared on the umbrella.
to be continued...
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 16: Choi "Zeus" Woo-je of T1 at the League of Legends World Championship 2023 Finals Features Day on November 16, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
For the last party of 2008 TDC and YogiBogeyBox collaborate to bring you a delightful treat:
So one two three... and stretch your feet ))
On Friday December 5th 2008, New York will host...
PENTA Live & DJ Set (AuraQuake, Portugal)
Nikita Tselovalnikov, the Russian-born psytrance producer behind Penta, has been making music
for almost twenty years. Having played as a trance producer in more than thirty countries
around the world, appearing repeatedly in every major festival such as Boom, Voov, Universo
Paralello, Full Moon and Burning Man, Nikita has gained reputation as one of the pioneers and
innovators in the psytrance world. Penta’s unique futuristic sound has brought together people
of different scenes into one swirling psychedelic dance.
Mexican Trance Mafia Live (YogiBogeyBox, Mexico)
Mario Garza, aka Mexican Trance Mafia, is a skilled musician who made his debut 12 years ago.
Style elements out of this earlier project led Mario to produce an anomalous range of complex
psychedelic dance music that is fueled by the synergy between the audience and performing artist.
His compositions as Mexican Trance Mafia (MTM) has taken him to many places across the globe, including
Portugal, Belgium, the U.K., and the United States. Having released tracks on record labels such as
Maia, AP, Solstice, Fungi Records Mexican Trance Mafia - Mario is an artist who's future releases are
to be highly anticipated.
Eg~Bot & Lauryn (Peak Records/Gaian-Mind, Philadelphia, PA)
David McGee (aka Eg~Bot) and Lauryn are currently based in Philadelphia, PA where they help throw the
Gaian Mind monthly parties. Both finding their musical roots early in life, together they share a combined
15 years behind the decks. Individually they have played across the US, Canada, and in Europe sharing
the stage with many well know international acts. Prepare for a twisting journey through dimensional shifts.
Downstairs by OMNITRIBE:
We are happy to host one of the great party promoters here in New York. Omnitribe is well known
for their quality festivals and electrifying energy! Their progressive and chill-out artists will provide
a second dance space that is not to be missed:
Gosha (Omnitribe, NYC)
Fxmike (Omnitribe, NYC)
Leshiy (Omnitribe, NYC)
Kife (Omnitribe, NYC)
Farmatar (Omnitribe, NYC)
WONDERFUL ARTISTS TO JOIN THE LINEUP!!!
For the last party of 2008 TDC and YogiBogeyBox collaborate to bring you a delightful treat:
So one two three... and stretch your feet ))
On Friday December 5th 2008, New York will host...
PENTA Live & DJ Set (AuraQuake, Portugal)
Nikita Tselovalnikov, the Russian-born psytrance producer behind Penta, has been making music
for almost twenty years. Having played as a trance producer in more than thirty countries
around the world, appearing repeatedly in every major festival such as Boom, Voov, Universo
Paralello, Full Moon and Burning Man, Nikita has gained reputation as one of the pioneers and
innovators in the psytrance world. Penta’s unique futuristic sound has brought together people
of different scenes into one swirling psychedelic dance.
Mexican Trance Mafia Live (YogiBogeyBox, Mexico)
Mario Garza, aka Mexican Trance Mafia, is a skilled musician who made his debut 12 years ago.
Style elements out of this earlier project led Mario to produce an anomalous range of complex
psychedelic dance music that is fueled by the synergy between the audience and performing artist.
His compositions as Mexican Trance Mafia (MTM) has taken him to many places across the globe, including
Portugal, Belgium, the U.K., and the United States. Having released tracks on record labels such as
Maia, AP, Solstice, Fungi Records Mexican Trance Mafia - Mario is an artist who's future releases are
to be highly anticipated.
Eg~Bot & Lauryn (Peak Records/Gaian-Mind, Philadelphia, PA)
David McGee (aka Eg~Bot) and Lauryn are currently based in Philadelphia, PA where they help throw the
Gaian Mind monthly parties. Both finding their musical roots early in life, together they share a combined
15 years behind the decks. Individually they have played across the US, Canada, and in Europe sharing
the stage with many well know international acts. Prepare for a twisting journey through dimensional shifts.
Downstairs by OMNITRIBE:
We are happy to host one of the great party promoters here in New York. Omnitribe is well known
for their quality festivals and electrifying energy! Their progressive and chill-out artists will provide
a second dance space that is not to be missed:
Gosha (Omnitribe, NYC)
Fxmike (Omnitribe, NYC)
Leshiy (Omnitribe, NYC)
Kife (Omnitribe, NYC)
Farmatar (Omnitribe, NYC)
WONDERFUL ARTISTS TO JOIN THE LINEUP!!!
For the last party of 2008 TDC and YogiBogeyBox collaborate to bring you a delightful treat:
So one two three... and stretch your feet ))
On Friday December 5th 2008, New York will host...
PENTA Live & DJ Set (AuraQuake, Portugal)
Nikita Tselovalnikov, the Russian-born psytrance producer behind Penta, has been making music
for almost twenty years. Having played as a trance producer in more than thirty countries
around the world, appearing repeatedly in every major festival such as Boom, Voov, Universo
Paralello, Full Moon and Burning Man, Nikita has gained reputation as one of the pioneers and
innovators in the psytrance world. Penta’s unique futuristic sound has brought together people
of different scenes into one swirling psychedelic dance.
Mexican Trance Mafia Live (YogiBogeyBox, Mexico)
Mario Garza, aka Mexican Trance Mafia, is a skilled musician who made his debut 12 years ago.
Style elements out of this earlier project led Mario to produce an anomalous range of complex
psychedelic dance music that is fueled by the synergy between the audience and performing artist.
His compositions as Mexican Trance Mafia (MTM) has taken him to many places across the globe, including
Portugal, Belgium, the U.K., and the United States. Having released tracks on record labels such as
Maia, AP, Solstice, Fungi Records Mexican Trance Mafia - Mario is an artist who's future releases are
to be highly anticipated.
Eg~Bot & Lauryn (Peak Records/Gaian-Mind, Philadelphia, PA)
David McGee (aka Eg~Bot) and Lauryn are currently based in Philadelphia, PA where they help throw the
Gaian Mind monthly parties. Both finding their musical roots early in life, together they share a combined
15 years behind the decks. Individually they have played across the US, Canada, and in Europe sharing
the stage with many well know international acts. Prepare for a twisting journey through dimensional shifts.
Downstairs by OMNITRIBE:
We are happy to host one of the great party promoters here in New York. Omnitribe is well known
for their quality festivals and electrifying energy! Their progressive and chill-out artists will provide
a second dance space that is not to be missed:
Gosha (Omnitribe, NYC)
Fxmike (Omnitribe, NYC)
Leshiy (Omnitribe, NYC)
Kife (Omnitribe, NYC)
Farmatar (Omnitribe, NYC)
WONDERFUL ARTISTS TO JOIN THE LINEUP!!!
For the last party of 2008 TDC and YogiBogeyBox collaborate to bring you a delightful treat:
So one two three... and stretch your feet ))
On Friday December 5th 2008, New York will host...
PENTA Live & DJ Set (AuraQuake, Portugal)
Nikita Tselovalnikov, the Russian-born psytrance producer behind Penta, has been making music
for almost twenty years. Having played as a trance producer in more than thirty countries
around the world, appearing repeatedly in every major festival such as Boom, Voov, Universo
Paralello, Full Moon and Burning Man, Nikita has gained reputation as one of the pioneers and
innovators in the psytrance world. Penta’s unique futuristic sound has brought together people
of different scenes into one swirling psychedelic dance.
Mexican Trance Mafia Live (YogiBogeyBox, Mexico)
Mario Garza, aka Mexican Trance Mafia, is a skilled musician who made his debut 12 years ago.
Style elements out of this earlier project led Mario to produce an anomalous range of complex
psychedelic dance music that is fueled by the synergy between the audience and performing artist.
His compositions as Mexican Trance Mafia (MTM) has taken him to many places across the globe, including
Portugal, Belgium, the U.K., and the United States. Having released tracks on record labels such as
Maia, AP, Solstice, Fungi Records Mexican Trance Mafia - Mario is an artist who's future releases are
to be highly anticipated.
Eg~Bot & Lauryn (Peak Records/Gaian-Mind, Philadelphia, PA)
David McGee (aka Eg~Bot) and Lauryn are currently based in Philadelphia, PA where they help throw the
Gaian Mind monthly parties. Both finding their musical roots early in life, together they share a combined
15 years behind the decks. Individually they have played across the US, Canada, and in Europe sharing
the stage with many well know international acts. Prepare for a twisting journey through dimensional shifts.
Downstairs by OMNITRIBE:
We are happy to host one of the great party promoters here in New York. Omnitribe is well known
for their quality festivals and electrifying energy! Their progressive and chill-out artists will provide
a second dance space that is not to be missed:
Gosha (Omnitribe, NYC)
Fxmike (Omnitribe, NYC)
Leshiy (Omnitribe, NYC)
Kife (Omnitribe, NYC)
Farmatar (Omnitribe, NYC)
WONDERFUL ARTISTS TO JOIN THE LINEUP!!!
For the last party of 2008 TDC and YogiBogeyBox collaborate to bring you a delightful treat:
So one two three... and stretch your feet ))
On Friday December 5th 2008, New York will host...
PENTA Live & DJ Set (AuraQuake, Portugal)
Nikita Tselovalnikov, the Russian-born psytrance producer behind Penta, has been making music
for almost twenty years. Having played as a trance producer in more than thirty countries
around the world, appearing repeatedly in every major festival such as Boom, Voov, Universo
Paralello, Full Moon and Burning Man, Nikita has gained reputation as one of the pioneers and
innovators in the psytrance world. Penta’s unique futuristic sound has brought together people
of different scenes into one swirling psychedelic dance.
Mexican Trance Mafia Live (YogiBogeyBox, Mexico)
Mario Garza, aka Mexican Trance Mafia, is a skilled musician who made his debut 12 years ago.
Style elements out of this earlier project led Mario to produce an anomalous range of complex
psychedelic dance music that is fueled by the synergy between the audience and performing artist.
His compositions as Mexican Trance Mafia (MTM) has taken him to many places across the globe, including
Portugal, Belgium, the U.K., and the United States. Having released tracks on record labels such as
Maia, AP, Solstice, Fungi Records Mexican Trance Mafia - Mario is an artist who's future releases are
to be highly anticipated.
Eg~Bot & Lauryn (Peak Records/Gaian-Mind, Philadelphia, PA)
David McGee (aka Eg~Bot) and Lauryn are currently based in Philadelphia, PA where they help throw the
Gaian Mind monthly parties. Both finding their musical roots early in life, together they share a combined
15 years behind the decks. Individually they have played across the US, Canada, and in Europe sharing
the stage with many well know international acts. Prepare for a twisting journey through dimensional shifts.
Downstairs by OMNITRIBE:
We are happy to host one of the great party promoters here in New York. Omnitribe is well known
for their quality festivals and electrifying energy! Their progressive and chill-out artists will provide
a second dance space that is not to be missed:
Gosha (Omnitribe, NYC)
Fxmike (Omnitribe, NYC)
Leshiy (Omnitribe, NYC)
Kife (Omnitribe, NYC)
Farmatar (Omnitribe, NYC)
WONDERFUL ARTISTS TO JOIN THE LINEUP!!!
Colonial Williamsburg is the historic district of the independent city of Williamsburg, Virginia. It consists of many of the buildings that, from 1699 to 1780, formed colonial Virginia's capital. The capital straddled the boundary of two of the original shires of Virginia, James City Shire (now James City County), and Charles River Shire (now York County). For most of the 18th century, Williamsburg was the center of government, education and culture in the Colony of Virginia.
Colonial Williamsburg is meant to be an interpretation of a Colonial American city, with exhibits including dozens of authentic or accurately-recreated colonial houses and relating to American Revolutionary War history. Prominent buildings in Colonial Williamsburg include the Raleigh Tavern, the Capitol, The Governor's Palace, and Bruton Parish Church. However, rather than simply an effort to preserve antiquity, the combination of extensive restoration and thoughtful recreation of the entire colonial town facilitates envisioning the atmosphere and understanding the ideals of 18th century American revolutionary leaders. It was here that Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Monroe, James Madison, George Wythe, Peyton Randolph, and dozens more helped mold democracy in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States.
The Historic Area is located just east of the College of William and Mary, founded at Middle Plantation in 1693, just prior to the establishment of the town as capital of Virginia and its renaming. The university's historic Wren Building stands at the west end of Duke of Gloucester Street.
Colonial Williamsburg is a major source of tourism to Williamsburg, as well as a touchstone for many world leaders and heads of state, including U.S. Presidents. The United States hosted the first World Economic Conference at Colonial Williamsburg in 1983. It is the centerpiece of the surrounding Historic Triangle of Virginia area, which has become a popular tourist destination for visitors domestic and foreign. The other two points of the Historic Triangle are Jamestown and Yorktown.
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Early in the 20th century, the restoration and recreation of Colonial Williamsburg, one of the largest historic restorations ever undertaken, was championed by the Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and the patriarch of the Rockefeller family, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., along with the active participation of his wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who wanted to celebrate the patriots and the early history of the United States.
Many of the missing Colonial structures were reconstructed on their original sites during the 1930s. Other structures were restored to the best estimates of how they would have looked during the eighteenth century, with all traces of later buildings and improvements removed. Dependency structures and animals help complete the ambiance. Most buildings are open for tourists to look through, with the exception of several buildings that serve as residences for Colonial Williamsburg employees.
Notable structures include the large Capitol and the Governor's Palace, each carefully recreated and landscaped as closely as possible to original 18th century specifications, as well as Bruton Parish Church and the Raleigh Tavern.
The major goal of the Restoration was not to merely preserve or recreate the physical environment of the colonial period, but to facilitate education about the origins of the idea of America, which was conceived during many decades before the American Revolution.
In this environment, Colonial Williamsburg strives to tell the story of how diverse peoples, having different and sometimes conflicting ambitions, evolved into a society that valued liberty and equality.
Mitgardian Mythology:
This sign represents the directions, North, South, East and West. So far does the power of the gods go. And the golden dots represents the eyes of the gods, they see everything. The wooden staffs in all directions represents the grandness of the gods.
Artist unknown, about 1940
Straight from the British Museum... and from the artwork descriptive panel:
"The Battle of Adwa is a popular subject with Ethiopian artists. It shows Emperor Menelik II (top left) ant the imparial Ethiopian army defeating a large Italian colonial force. Menelik's wife, Empress Taitu (bottom left), is shown holding a revolver. In the centre of the picture two other important figures are depicted. they are the Governor of Adwa, Dajazmach Balca Abba Nafso (with cannon), and the Commander of the Ethiopian forces, Fitawrari Gabayyahu (on horseback). The faces of the Italians and their allies are mainly painted in profile, while the Ethiopians ae painted full face. This was an Ethiopian convention fro showing the forces of good and evil.
The triumphant victory at Adwa brought Ethiopia to the world's attention, strengthening the country's image as defender of African independence. Ethiopia became an inspiration for the African continent and for Africans around the world.
Given by H.L. Littler. Ethno 1074 AF 11.34 "
Original shot taken with an olympus e-500 Digital Reflex, 14-45mm Zuiko Zoom lens, some post processing
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'Cans Festival' of urban grafitti and stencil art held in an underpass near Waterloo in London.
'Cans Festival' of urban grafitti and stencil art held in an underpass near Waterloo and London Eye.
Covering a entire tunnel next to Waterloo Station are hundreds of stencil works created especially for the Cans Festival exhibition which are still on show now. Bansky and 30 other artists have been busy creating works of urban art for this unsual show, transforming a piece of dull city landscape into a vibrant and exciting art gallery.
'Cans Festival' of urban grafitti and stencil art held in Leake Street an underpass near Waterloo and London Eye.
Covering a entire tunnel next to Waterloo Station are hundreds of stencil works created especially for the Cans Festival exhibition which are still on show now. Bansky and 30 other artists have been busy creating works of urban art for this unsual show, transforming a piece of dull city landscape into a vibrant and exciting art gallery.
Artists featured in the Cans Festival at Leak Street were Bsas Stencil, Run Don't Walk, James Dodd, Tom Civil, Vexta, Prism, Daniel Meli, Altocontraste, Bandit, Roadsworth, 3D Del Naja, Artiste-Ouvrier, Blek, Sten, Sadhu, C215, Lucamaleonte, Lex, Orticancvoodles, kaagman, Dolk, ccPobel, M-City, Vhils, Btoy, Coolture, Schhh, Borbo, Sam3, Faile, Eine, John Grider, Logan Hicks, Pure Evil, Dot Masters, Dan, Eelus and of course Banksy.
'Cans Festival' of urban grafitti and stencil art held in Leake Street an underpass near Waterloo and London Eye.
Covering a entire tunnel next to Waterloo Station are hundreds of stencil works created especially for the Cans Festival exhibition which are still on show now. Bansky and 30 other artists have been busy creating works of urban art for this unsual show, transforming a piece of dull city landscape into a vibrant and exciting art gallery.
Artists featured in the Cans Festival at Leak Street were Bsas Stencil, Run Don't Walk, James Dodd, Tom Civil, Vexta, Prism, Daniel Meli, Altocontraste, Bandit, Roadsworth, 3D Del Naja, Artiste-Ouvrier, Blek, Sten, Sadhu, C215, Lucamaleonte, Lex, Orticancvoodles, kaagman, Dolk, ccPobel, M-City, Vhils, Btoy, Coolture, Schhh, Borbo, Sam3, Faile, Eine, John Grider, Logan Hicks, Pure Evil, Dot Masters, Dan, Eelus and of course Banksy.
'Cans Festival' of urban grafitti and stencil art held in Leake Street an underpass near Waterloo and London Eye.
Covering a entire tunnel next to Waterloo Station are hundreds of stencil works created especially for the Cans Festival exhibition which are still on show now. Bansky and 30 other artists have been busy creating works of urban art for this unsual show, transforming a piece of dull city landscape into a vibrant and exciting art gallery.
Artists featured in the Cans Festival at Leak Street were Bsas Stencil, Run Don't Walk, James Dodd, Tom Civil, Vexta, Prism, Daniel Meli, Altocontraste, Bandit, Roadsworth, 3D Del Naja, Artiste-Ouvrier, Blek, Sten, Sadhu, C215, Lucamaleonte, Lex, Orticancvoodles, kaagman, Dolk, ccPobel, M-City, Vhils, Btoy, Coolture, Schhh, Borbo, Sam3, Faile, Eine, John Grider, Logan Hicks, Pure Evil, Dot Masters, Dan, Eelus and of course Banksy.
'Cans Festival' of urban grafitti and stencil art held in Leake Street an underpass near Waterloo and London Eye.
Covering a entire tunnel next to Waterloo Station are hundreds of stencil works created especially for the Cans Festival exhibition which are still on show now. Bansky and 30 other artists have been busy creating works of urban art for this unsual show, transforming a piece of dull city landscape into a vibrant and exciting art gallery.
Artists featured in the Cans Festival at Leak Street were Bsas Stencil, Run Don't Walk, James Dodd, Tom Civil, Vexta, Prism, Daniel Meli, Altocontraste, Bandit, Roadsworth, 3D Del Naja, Artiste-Ouvrier, Blek, Sten, Sadhu, C215, Lucamaleonte, Lex, Orticancvoodles, kaagman, Dolk, ccPobel, M-City, Vhils, Btoy, Coolture, Schhh, Borbo, Sam3, Faile, Eine, John Grider, Logan Hicks, Pure Evil, Dot Masters, Dan, Eelus and of course Banksy.
Beijing, Pekin Canon EOS 20D; 03/06/2009; 1/250 at f/7.1; ISO 400; white balance: Auto; focal length: 55 mm
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (traditional Chinese: 天壇; simplified Chinese: 天坛; pinyin: Tiāntán; Manchu: Abkai mukdehun) is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in southeastern urban Beijing, in Xuanwu District. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although Chinese Heaven worship, especially by the reigning monarch of the day, pre-dates Taoism.
The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor, who was also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The complex was extended and renamed Temple of Heaven during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor in the 16th century. The Jiajing Emperor also built three other prominent temples in Beijing, the Temple of Sun in the east (日坛), the Temple of Earth in the north (地坛), and the Temple of Moon in the west (月坛). The Temple of Heaven was renovated in the 18th century under the Qianlong Emperor.
In 1914, Yuan Shih-kai, then President of the Republic of China, performed a Ming prayer ceremony at the temple, as part of an effort to have himself declared Emperor of China.
The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and was described as "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilizations..." as the "symbolic layout and design of the Temple of Heaven had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries."[1]
According to Xinhua, in early 2005, the Temple of Heaven underwent a 47 million yuan (5.9 million USD) restoration in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and the restoration was completed on May 1st, 2006.
The surrounding of the Temple of Heaven is also a very popular park for exercising.
Belize City, Belize, 31 March 2021 (PAHO/WHO) - Belize today received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The arrival marks a historic step toward ensuring the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, in the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation in history. This delivery is part of the first phase of deliveries for Belize, and more vaccines are expected to arrive successively during 2021. According to the first round of COVAX allocations, Belize is expected to continue receiving doses until it reaches 100,800, the amount specified by COVAX.
PAHO’s Revolving Fund, which is responsible for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines for the countries of the Americas under the COVAX Mechanism, sent 33,600 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine, manufactured by SK Bioscience of South Korea. The vaccines arrived today at the Phillip Goldson International Airport (PGIA).
“The arrival of the vaccines through COVAX is very encouraging as it means that more people will now be able to be protected from COVID-19,” said Dr. Noreen Jack, PAHO/WHO Representative in Belize. “We will continue to work with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the country to support vaccination along with the known public health and social measures that can help stop the spread of COVID-19, protect health services, and save lives.”
These first vaccines will serve to protect priority groups and those most at risk, such as health workers, older adults, persons with special conditions (cancer, HIV & requiring dialysis), as well as persons in the other vaccine distribution phases in Belize.
Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of the Ministry of Health and Wellness expressed how grateful he was for this delivery that will add to the vaccines that we already have.
“We extend appreciation for the team effort coordinated through our partners, PAHO/WHO, UNICEF and IDB for negotiating, purchasing, and handling the shipment logistics on behalf of Belize and the other 36 countries participating in COVAX,” said Minister Chebat. “This was our only hope for a long time to ensure that the people of Belize get vaccines and now we can celebrate the arrival today.”
Since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in 2020, the country has recorded 12,452 cases and 317 deaths as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (as of 30 March 2021).
“Today’s arrival of the first COVAX shipment marks another milestone for the children of Belize who have been the silent victims of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Alison Parker, Representative for UNICEF Belize. “The past year has plunged Belize into a humanitarian and socio-economic crisis upending the lives of societies, communities and families, especially children. As over 108,000 children prepare to return to the classrooms in the upcoming months, the arrival of the vaccines advances us one step closer to creating a post-COVID environment that is safe for children to return to schools and regain a sense of security and normalcy. It is also a signal of the commitment of the Government and partners like the COVAX, inclusive of UNICEF, to prioritize mobilizing required resources to afford Belizeans optimal health care and protection in response to this crisis. Accelerating vaccination coverage is critical to stabilizing the social and economic impact of COVID-19 and rebuilding Belize, and UNICEF is proud to be part of this national effort in the interest of Belize’s children.”
COVAX seeks to provide vaccines for at least 20% of the population of each participating country during 2021. In this first round of vaccine allocation, all COVAX participating countries will receive doses to vaccinate between 2.2 and 2.6% of their population. The only exceptions are small island developing States, which will receive an allocation of vaccines to cover between 16 and 20% of their population, due to the high logistical cost of delivering small quantities of vaccines.
“Expanding access to vaccines is vital for overcoming the pandemic and its detrimental effects on the life of people and the economy,” said Birgit Gerstenberg, Resident Coordinator of United Nations Belize. “Its progress is crucial in order to get back to the path of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, poverty reduction, food security for all, universal health coverage, decent work and so much more. Thanks to science and technology, the newly developed COVID-19 vaccines are made available in record time and poised to be a powerful tool in the control of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. The public’s confidence in, and willingness to receive the vaccines will determine the outcome of this mass-scale public health intervention. The United Nations Country Team has been working tirelessly this past year to provide as much support to the Government of Belize in facing the consequences of the pandemic and helping those most at-risk. Let us continue to confront the pandemic and take all measures of mitigation at our reach. Stay at home when you are sick, wear a mask when among others, practice social distancing and when eligible, receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Consider it a measure that may save lives as only together, we will build back better.”
Until vaccination is widespread among the population, basic public health measures remain the basis of the pandemic response. For public health authorities, this means continuing to conduct screening, contact tracing, isolation, assisted quarantine, and quality care. And for people, it means continuing to practice physical distancing, hand hygiene, the use of masks, adequate ventilation of indoor environments, and avoidance of crowded spaces.
“Today is a bright day in the year-ling fight against COVID-19, said Nicolaus Hansmann, Team Leader of the European Union Technical Office in Belize. “With the arrival of these vaccines under the multi-actor global collaboration, COVAX, we are getting closer to the goal of bringing the virus under control. As one of the lead partners of COVAX, contributing over 2.2 billion Euros, the European Union and its Member States are proud of its role in ensuring equitable access to vaccines for people everywhere.”
COVAX, the vaccines pillar of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, is co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi) and the World Health Organization (WHO) – working in partnership with UNICEF as key implementing partner, as well as civil society organisations, vaccine manufacturers, the World Bank, and others. In the Americas, the PAHO Revolving Fund is the recognized procurement agent for the COVAX facility.
I took this shot on a hot afternoon when we were invited up into the mountains on the outskirts of the rural village of Mogotes, Colombia. After a long, very bumpy trip down a dirt road, we arrived at his house. We were invited to walk up a steep dirt hill, a path just wide enough for one human body, stepping on roots and rocks to find our footing. In a clearing at the top was this boy, his younger brother (both sucking on blow pops) and a huge number of chickens flocking around in front of the shack waiting to be fed. His grandfather was there as well, dragging fique clumps through a bed of nails to untangle and sell it (www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniesadler/6272906822/in/set-7...) . His mother set about making us ague de panela in a huge black pot hanging over a fire inside the open walls of their home. This boy wanted to show me his favorite chicken.
One of the underground channels that led to a labyrinth of tunnels in the former Soviet submarine base at Balaklava in the Ukraine
Though she was born Virginia Patterson Hensley, and was referred to by many of her childhood friends as “Ginny,” those names don’t, have the same ring to it as say Patsy Cline. The country music icon is celebrated in the new Patsy Cline: Crazy For Loving You exhibit, which opens today at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
Compared to recent exhibits on the careers of Chet Atkins or Tammy Wynette, the collection the Hall has assembled might seem a little stark to the average fan. However, the goal of the exhibit was to focus the attention on Cline’s music - rather than the dramatic personal life that has been attributed to the singer in a collection of books over the years.
Patsy Cline: Crazy For Loving You focuses on Cline’s career from 1957 until her death in 1963. She made a huge dent on the charts with “Walkin’ After Midnight” from her appearances on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts (the first country reality star?), but due to her affiliation with Four Star Records and controversial executive Bill McCall, her star was kept hidden for the next three years.
However, with a label change to Decca in 1960, things began to quickly change for the singer. Free to record songs from outside the Four Star publishing umbrella, she and producer Owen Bradley began to create some of the most enduring music to ever come from Nashville. Those songs are featured in the exhibit - “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” and “Sweet Dreams” among others. However, some of her material is featured as never before.
On several of the cuts, Cline’s vocal can be heard by itself — without background or instrumental accompaniment. Hearing songs like “Sweet Dreams” - one of her last recordings in this fashion only seem to accentuate the power and passion of her music.
In addition to the music, there are several artifacts included that will surprise many. Several of her stage clothes are included, as well as some of her jewelry. Also a part of the collection is an extensive salt and pepper shaker collection that Cline had amassed over the years, a humorous Valentine’s Day card she gave to Owen Bradley, and a letter that she composed to her mother-in-law in 1960 - just a year before “I Fall To Pieces” re-established her as one of the top voices in the format, making her a cross-over star in the process. In the letter, she frankly discusses some of her family’s financial struggles, so severe that they could not afford a phone because of the $50 deposit - something that stands in sharp contrast to the iconic view we have of Cline today.
The exhibit will also be accompanied by a beautiful 80-page companion book, titled Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You. Published by the museum’s Country Music Foundation Press, the volume will include a foreword by artist Rosanne Cash and an essay by noted Cline authority Paul Kingsbury. This weekend, fans can experience the exhibit as well as a series of panels and discussions concerning her legacy. Charlie Dick, Cline’s husband, and daughter Julie Fudge will be among those participating. There will also be a concert at the Hall, featuring Mandy Barnett, who portrayed the 1973 Hall of Fame inductee in the stage show “Always, Patsy Cline.”