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Here is a strip mall in Bloomington called Bloomdale(near France & Old Shakopee). It's been sitting there abandoned for quite some time. There were supposed to be new shops put in there about 9 months ago but nothing has changed.
Governor Hogan Hosts the State of the State Reception by Staff Photographers at Government House, 101 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401
Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to ASEAN, Lahcene Kaid Slimane, presented his Letter of Credence to Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi, on 19 May 2022 at the ASEAN Secretariat
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The capital of the Republic of Cyprus is also its cultural heartbeat.
There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.
We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.
The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.
The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.
I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.
Nicosia is the capital and largest city on the island of Cyprus, as well as its main business centre.It is located near the centre of the Mesaoria plain, on the banks of the River Pedieos.
During The Currier Museum of Art's "Celebrate Summer" Free Week at the end of August 2012, students from the Dimensions in Dance Studio in Manchester, NH performed in the museum's Putnam Gallery. Cristi Rinklin's installation "Diluvial" provided the dramatic atmosphere for these talented dancer's performance.
Gangneung, Republic of Korea - Monday, January 29, 2024: Means Ravald of Sweden exhausted after his semi-final run for Cross Country Skiing Men’s Sprint Free at the Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, Republic of Korea.
Photo by Yann Henri Durand/IOC Young Reporters
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The Final Day of Racing At Brands Hatch for The Superprix Weekend and After a Really Busy and Scattered Set Of Races The Previous day it was time to see which of the Drivers could Brave the Circuit One Last Time and Take Home Either a Championship Win or a Victory in their Specific Race.
Lets Get Straight to the Results.
Classic Formula Ford/Historic Formula 3 (Race 2 Result)
Classic Formula Ford and Historic Formula 3 Were up First and it was Time to see who could be The one to take the Checkered Flag First when they crossed the Line.
In First Place was (Cameron Jackson) in his Winkelmann WDF2 with a Lap Time of 1:39.257 and a Top Speed of 86.59mph. A Fantastic Victory Cameron Showing Incredible Car Control and Commitment to Win the Race.
In Second Place was (Ben Tinkler) in his Van Diemen RF80 with a Lap Time of 1:39.986 and a Top Speed of 85.77mph. A Really Great Drive from Ben to stay so close to Cameron and Keep Him on his toes the entire Time while Fighting for the Lead of the Race.
In Third Place was (Jordan Harrison) in his Lola T540E with a Lap Time of 1:39.994 and a Top Speed of 85.54mph. A Really Wonderfully Deserved Third Place for Jordan Pushing that Lola for everything it Has got to gain Third Place. Well Done.
Three Fantastically Fast Drivers all with Incredible Speed and Talent Showcasing The Best of what they Bring to Brands Hatch Every Year. An Amazing Last Race to Witness. Congratulations to The Race Winner and Keep Trying Hard Everyone Else.
HGPCA Pre 66 Grand Prix Cars (Race 20)
Next It was The Historic Grand Prix Cars and with a Massive Turn out for them it looks like Another Cracking Race to see from Start till Finish. Lets see who came out on Top.
In First Place was (Sam Wilson) in his Lotus 18 with a Lap Time of 1:39.384 and a Top Speed of 86.55mph. Amazing Work Sam Showing Colin Chapman How it Should be Done. He would have been Proud to Witness that Victory.
In Second Place was (Peter Horsman) in his Lotus 18/21 with a Lap Time of 1:41.296 and A Top Speed of 84.90mph. A Fantastic Drive by Peter to take Second Place in the Race.
In Third Place was (Miles Griffiths) in his Scarab Offenhauser with A Lap Time of 1:41.501 and A Top Speed of 84.38mph A Really Good Job there Miles Almost Matching Lap Times with Peter and Showing Some Incredible Car Control during The Race.
Another Fantastic Race for The Historic Grand Prix Cars and a Huge Congratulations to Sam for Taking Victory in the Last Race. Avery Well Done to Both Peter and Miles as well.
HSCC 70's Road Sports (Race 19)
Historic Road Sports took to the Track next and with some Legendary Cars from the Likes of Lotus Morgan and TVR it was Time to see who Had Stormed to Victory in the Last Race and Taken the Victory.
In First Place was (William Plant) in his Morgan Plus 8 with A Lap Time of 1:45.768 and A Top Speed of 70.67mph. Congratulations William on the Victory it was so Good to See a Morgan Take First Place while Watching this Exciting Race. An Amazing Drive.
In Second Place was (Jim Dean) in his Lotus Europa with A Lap Time of 1:46.411 and A Top Speed of 70.66mph. Another Incredible Drive from Jim to Take Second Place. Well Done
In Third Place was (Richard Plant) in his Morgan Plus 8 with A Lap Time of 1:47.697 and a Top Speed of 70.31mph. A Very Committed Drive from Richard and a Fantastic Third Place Finish that I'm sure the Whole Family will be Proud of.
Fantastic Racing from the 70's Road Sports to Finish the Days Racing for them Congratulations to William, Jim and Richard. Hope to see you Three Battling it out Again Soon.
Aurora Trophy With Geoff Lees Trophy
The Arora Trophy Roared onto the Grand Prix Circuit Next with Powerful V8 Engines thease Racing Cars could make the Ground Shake as they Thunder their way around the Race Track. Lets see who Managed to take that All Important Victory for their Final Race.
In First Place was (Martin Stretton) in his March 712 with a Lap Time of 1:25.976 and A Top Speed of 101mph. A Very Brave and Committed drive from Martin to Take Victory, Really Pushing the March to its Limits and hanging onto the Lead thought the Race.
In Second Place was (Mathew Wrigley) in his March 782 with a Lap Time of 1:25.127 and A Top Speed of 100.96mph. Another Incredible Driver Taking his Machinery to New heights and Keeping the March Name Alive in Historic Racing. Amazing Work Mathew.
In Third Place was (Samuel Harrison) in his Dallara 389 with A Lap Time of 1:29.552 and A Top Speed of 95.04mph. Amazing work Sam showing Insane Car Control even when Racing so Fast and for such A Long Time. Congratulations.
Another Amazing Race to Keep the Day going and showing the Amazing work that Each Team Does to ensure that their Driver and His Car are Ready to go. Well Done to all of the Teams and to the First Second and Third Place Winners as well. Looking Forward To seeing more Action this Year from the Aurora Trophy.
Guards Trophy (Race 21)
Next Up Guards Trophy with Another Range of Racing Machines from the Likes of Brabham Chevron and Lotus Lets see what will Happen and Who will be able to Drive their way to Victory in This Race.
In First Place was (Andy Newall) in his Chevron B6 with A Lap Time of 1:38.258 and A Top Speed of 83.84mph. Very Well Driven and Raced by Andy Showcasing the Power of the Chevron and taking it too its Limits in terms of Raw Speed and Performance.
In Second Place was the Duo of (Jackson S and Jackson C) in their Lenham P70 with A Lap Time of 1:38.008 and A Top Speed of 83.45mph. Fantastic Work to The Two Jacks who Really showed what Working Together Can Achieve during A Race. Well Done
In Third Place was the Duo of (Mitchell W and Mitchell B) in their Chevron B8 with A Lap Time of 1:38.368 and A Top Speed of 82.49mph. Another Amazing Duo who Have Taken Third Place and Kept the Fight Alive in their Respective Championship. Amazing work.
A Fantastic Race for the Guards Trophy Showing the Power of Each Race Car and what they Are Capable of When put into The Hands of the Right Drivers. Congratulations to Andy Mitchell W and Mitchell B as well as Jackson S and Jackson C for putting on One Hell of a Race. Keep up the Good Work Everyone Else and Never Stop Fighting for your Own Victories.
Historic Formula Ford (Race 16)
Next Up was Historic Formula Ford and some very Twitchy and Tricky Cars to be Driven Round the Circuit at Hight Speed. With Light Weight Chassis and Small Cockpits this was going to be a Very Exciting Race to Watch. Lets see who Came out Best of the Rest.
In First Place was (Cameron Jackson) in his Winkelmann WDF2 with A Lap Time of 1:38.596 and A Top Speed of 87.95mph. Another Incredible Drive From Cameron to Take Victory and show what A Truly Committed and Self Determined Driver is. He is an Inspiration to All Up Coming Formula Ford Racers.
In Second Place was (Tom Macarthur) in his Titan MK3 with A Lap Time of 1:38.484 and A Top Speed of 87.94mph. Another Really Brave and Heroic Driver Pushing His Formula Ford to its Limits and Keeping his Eye's on the Race Track. Amazing Work Tom.
In Third Place was (Horatio Fitzsimon) in his Merlin MK20A with A Lap Time of 1:38.513 And A Top Speed of 87.90mph. Very Well Done Horatio Fantastic Driving and A Well Deserved Third Place.
An Amazing Final Heat Race for the Formula Fords with Everyone Pushing As Hard as they Could for Victory. Keep Working Hard Everyone and Congratulations to Cameron Tom and Horatio.
Historic Road Sports (Race 17)
Historic Road Sports Next and it was Time to see what Each Driver could do in their Respective Race Car. Lets see how things Stacked up and who Came out on Top in the Race.
In First Place was (Kevin Kivlochan) in his AC Cobra with a Lap Time of 1:46.891 and A Top Speed of 72.19mph. What A Drive From Kevin to Take Victory Keeping that Cobra Far Ahead of the Rest of the Pack and Taking A Dominant Victory. Carol Shelby would have Loved to See That.
In Second Place was (John Davidson) in his Lotus Elan S1 with A Lap Time of 1:46.052 And A Top Speed of 72.16mph. Amazing Work John Keeping that Lotus on the Tarmac and Putting on One Hell of a Race for Everyone. Amazing Job.
In Third Place was (Rupert Ashdown) in his Lotus Elan S1 with A Lap Time of 1:47.481and A Top Speed of 71.61mph. Another Incredible Drive by Rupert Taking Third Place Very Well Deserved.
Historic Road Sports putting on Another Superb Race for the Season and Congratulations to Kevin John and Rupert on their Victories. Hope to see More of that This Year and Good Luck to Everyone Else Racing too.
Historic Touring Cars (Race 22)
The Final Race of The Day was Here and The Historic Touring Car Club did not Disappoint with Lotus Cortina's Mini Cooper S's and Ford Mustangs This was going to be a Final Battle of Titans. Lets See Who Managed to Take that Last Checkered Flag of the Day.
In First Place was (Steve Soper) in his Ford Mustang with A Lap Time of 1.47.084 and A Top Speed of 71.51mph. Awesome Drive Steve Fantastic to see that He Still has it in him After all The Years of Racing.
In Second Place was (Rob Fen) in his Ford Mustang with A Lap Time of 1:49.031 and A Top Speed of 70.93mph. Amazing Work Rob Pushing that Mustang Far and Wide to Hang onto that Second Place. Excellent Drive.
In Third Place was (Mark Martin in his Ford Lotus Cortina with A Lap Time of 1:49.905 and A Top Speed of 70.70mph. Very Well Done Mark Great Driving and Even a Wheel in the Air on Some Occasions Heading onto the Grand Prix Loop. What A Sight that Was to See.
And With that The Days Events came to an End for another year of Superprix Racing at Brands Hatch Amazing work to all of the Organisers and Race Drivers who took Part and Congratulations once again to all of the Race Winners. Keep Fighting Keep Wining and I'm Sure we will do it All Again Next Year.
Fox squirrels (and one red squirrel) on a fall day at the University of Michigan. I have been feeding a momma on the bur oak tree inside the Ross complex. Her juveniles are making their way up and down the tree. I also saw a squirrel mother over on the Law Quad who also has three juveniles. Lots of fun watching these little ones make their way in the world. There was a break in the rain and I went over to Law to see the juveniles in that squirrel family! Pictures from Ann Arbor on a few quick walks through campus on Tuesday November 2nd, 2021. Wishing you joy and health wherever you are.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Alexander Stubb, President of Finland and Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Estonia welcome the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Henna Virkkunen
Sago (Metroxylon sagu) drying in Sawai village, North of Seram, Central Maluku District.
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Elsa's not actually walking yet, but she can do it with this wagon. She's just not so good at steering.
Box of 0.25mg Wegovy in a Pharmacy with a sharps bin
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The Water Carriers - 1892
Daniel Ridgeway Knight - (American- 1839 - 1924)
The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. With more than 65,000 artworks that date from the earliest civilizations to the present, the museum offers visitors an encounter with human creativity from all over the world.
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The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), one of the premier art museums in the United States, is home to more than 60,000 works that comprise a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times through the 21st century. From the first van Gogh painting to enter a U.S. museum (Self-Portrait, 1887), to Diego Rivera's world-renowned Detroit Industry murals (1932–33), the DIA's collection is known for its quality, range, and depth. The DIA’s mission is to create opportunities for all visitors to find personal meaning in art.
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Detroit Institute of Arts, art museum in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., noted for its collection of American paintings from the 19th century and its Dutch, Flemish, and Italian paintings from the Renaissance through the Baroque period. It is also known for a large collection of arts of antiquity and of the Islamic world, based on works acquired by pharmaceutical magnate Frederick Stearns. The Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and ancient Persian holdings have been augmented by artifacts from western Europe, Mesopotamia, and ancient Arabia. The museum also houses traditional Asian, African, Oceanian, and Native American works and contemporary art from around the world.
The museum was founded in 1885 by a group of Detroit citizens. It was given to the city in 1919 and moved into its present Neoclassical-style structure in 1927. It was enlarged by additions completed in 1966 and 1971. The museum’s central courtyard is decorated with a series of 27 murals by the Mexican painter Diego Rivera that depict the automobile industry. In 2001 the museum created a new department, the General Motors Center for African American Art, and in 2010 it opened a gallery dedicated to Islamic art.
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The Spirit of the Old Gold and Black was the feature band at a Band Competition at Bassett High School in Bassett, Virginia.
Nehemiah 2:9 (ANIV)
So I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king's letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.
DRAWING NOTES:
TIME OF DAY:
Unspecified in the Bible narrative. I have set this scene at mid day.
LIGHTING NOTES:
The sun (high in the sky) illuminates this scene, casting shadows below and behind Figures and objects.
CHARACTERS PRESENT:
From left to right (foreground): 3 cavalrymen on (2 on horseback, 1 standing by his horse beckoning his fellows in through the gate), Nehemiah, the governor of this particular fort/town, a little man in green (the governor’s aide) & two soldier bodyguards with spears, escorting the governor.
In the background, 2 soldiers on the wall, 1 angry looking soldier walking up some stairs towards the others.
RESEARCH/ADDITIONAL NOTES:
In this picture we can see Nehemiah handing over a letter to a governor of the Trans-Euphrates region of the Persian empire. Notice that the cross-looking horse behind him is nudging Nehemiah with its nose to encourage him to hand the letter over!
Nehemiah's first mission to Jerusalem took place between 445 and 443 B.C. (13 years after Ezra) which was in the middle of the Achaemenid era (c. 550 – 330 B.C. ) of Persian history, founded by Cyrus the Great.
The Achaemenid era is also known as the Persian empire; based in modern-day Iran, it was the largest empire by that point in history, spanning a total of 2.1 million square miles (5.5 million square kilometres).
Notice that I had originally intended to show Nehemiah meeting the governor at the city gate, with some of the city walls behind the figures. Many more cavalrymen featured in this version of the scene also. In the end I decided that a scene inside the walled city was more likely... after all, I can’t imagine an important man like a governor going out his own city gates to meet Nehemiah on the road!
I did some research to find out about ancient Persian costume & discovered that soldiers seem to have worn quite brightly coloured clothing. The images I have seen show soldiers in padded tunics (which would offer some protection to them in battle). They wore trousers that look very similar to those we wear today. Being a nation who relied on horseback riding, almost all Persians seem to have preferred wearing trousers, which enabled riding so much more easily than if they wore longer robes. Persian shoes seem to have a pointed, upturned tip.
I decided that the governor might wear more elaborate clothing, of brighter colour, and opted for him to wear a yellow tunic top, the colour of which is also reflected in the spear pennants of his body guards. In ancient times, people’s wealth, position and status was often demonstrated in the clothing that they wore, so clearly this important man would be “dressed to impress”! [1]
An article (see link below) on Wikipedia can identify and name some of the clothing worn in Persia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_clothing
The Persians rode horses, covering them with an ornate saddle blanket, as shown in my drawing. Interestingly, the Persian cavalrymen at this time would have ridden without stirrups (as shown in my drawing), since these items had not yet been invented. [2]
Notice that Nehemiah is handing over king Artaxerxes I’s letter to the governor. At this time in history, letters would not have been made of paper [3] , but typically would have been clay tablets, inscribed by stylus, and then baked to preserve the writing as a permanent record. This particular letter (in Nehemiah’s hand) has a wooden surround, overlaid with purple silk, complete with the king’s gold seal of authority.
The title "Governor of Trans-Euphrates" refers to a provincial official in the Persian Empire, responsible for overseeing the region west of the Euphrates River. This area, known as "Beyond the River" in some translations, included territories such as Judah, Samaria, and other neighboring regions. The role of the governor was crucial in maintaining Persian control and implementing imperial policies in these territories.
The position of Governor of Trans-Euphrates is mentioned in several books of the Bible, particularly in the context of the post-exilic period when the Jewish people were returning from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. One notable governor mentioned in the Bible is Tattenai, who appears in the Book of Ezra.
Historical Context
The Persian Empire, under rulers such as Cyrus the Great and Darius I, was known for its administrative efficiency and tolerance of local customs and religions. The empire was divided into several satrapies or provinces, each governed by a satrap or governor. The Governor of Trans-Euphrates was responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining order, and ensuring loyalty to the Persian king.
The position required balancing the interests of the local populations with the demands of the empire. Governors like Tattenai had to navigate complex political and social dynamics, as they dealt with diverse groups, including the returning Jewish exiles, Samaritans, and other local inhabitants.
[Source: biblehub.com/topical/g/governor_of_trans-euphrates.htm]
[1]
An interesting article on Achaemenid era (c. 550 – 330 B.C.) clothing can be read here:
www.craftestan.co.uk/persian-luxury-clothing-in-the-ancie...
[2]
“Saddles were first developed and created as early as around 800 B.C.. The earliest saddles were probably little more than pads placed on the backs of horses, but over time, they evolved into more complex pieces of tack. The first effective stirrup most likely appeared about 1,000 years later, around 200-300 A.D. It is believed that the stirrup was invented in Asia, though the exact location is unknown. No one really recognizes who produced the stirrup or even where the inventor lives in Asia. The stirrup was a game-changer for riding, as it allowed riders to stay on their horses even during fast movements or rough terrain.”
[Source: www.cavaletticollection.co.uk/news/post/a-brief-history-o...]
[3]
The birth of paper, as we know it today, took place under the Chinese Han Dynasty in AD 105. Ts'ai Lun, a court official, invented a papermaking process which primarily used rags (textile waste) as the raw material with which to make paper.
[Source: www.cepi.org/ad-105-china-birthplace-of-paper/]
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