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Often labeled out there as Cattleya dolosa, the correct name of these man made primary hybrids between Cattleya loddigesii and C. walkeriana is Cattleya Heathii.
Students are often surprised to hear that the classroom Van de Graaff, which isn't that dangerous, has a potential of 300,000V on some days. I'm more willing to shock myself with it than I am to lick a 9V battery or stick my finger in an electrical socket (which could be fatal.)
Understanding why really means you understand the equation U=qV. Simply put, potential is the potential energy per charge. If not a lot of charges transfer, not a lot of energy transfers. An electric circuit may have smaller energy per charge, but it has the ability to make more charges flow. So it's more dangerous.
To the passerby a chair is often the least of the things they notice. But to the trained mind, there is much to consider. Just who has sat in that chair, what were they doing? Were they just dining, or were they plotting wedding plans?
And why that chair? Why not the one at the bar, or the park bench? What brings someone to just a particular chair? Is it fate or karma, or was that choice self directed? Perhaps the waiter of a restaurant chose or was it the only open chair.
In a person's house, why do they sit in a certain chair? Is it because they've always sat there? Or perhaps it's a chair that connotes respect within that home.
Beyond why and which chair, there must be something deeper, something that supports the why and the which. Is the strength? Is it the comfort? Is it something more subtle? Perhaps the style, what it evokes in the mind of the sitter or the beholder.
And the beholder, what does he see? Simply a chair or so much more...
St. Barbara's Church (often incorrectly St. Barbara's Cathedral, Czech: Chrám svaté Barbory) in Kutná Hora (Bohemia) is one of the most famous Gothic churches in central Europe and it is a UNESCO world heritage site. St Barbara is the patron saint of miners (among others), which was highly appropriate for a town whose wealth was based entirely upon its silver mines.
Construction began in 1388, but because work on the church was interrupted several times, it was not completed until 1905. The first architect was probably Johann Parler, son of Peter Parler, but studies say that Peter Parler had participated at least as a co-author of the draft design. Work on the building was interrupted for more than 60 years during the Hussite Wars and when work resumed in 1482, Matěj Rejsek and Benedikt Rejt, two architects from Prague, assumed responsibility.
The original design was for a much larger church, perhaps twice the size of the present building. Construction, however, depended on the prosperity of the town's silver mines, which became much less productive. So, in 1588, the incomplete structure was enclosed by a provisional wall until 1884 and the roof was unfinished until the 19th century.
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The Sun Is Often Out - Patrick Wolf
So life has blessed you with a gift boy,
That you've gone and thrown away
And with it your whole future
and left behind your family
_______________________________
Lessons Learned:
*Picasa is a cunt and rapes all of my photos... I'll post a higher quality version as soon as I can
Slovenia, often referred to as "The Sunny Side of the Alps", is a tiny, beautiful, green country on Italy's north eastern border. After meeting in its capital city we travel to tranquil Lake Bohinj and hike in the stunning Julian Alps. We visit Kobarid on the dazzling turquoise Soca river, a town of great significance during World War 1 and immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in his novel "A Farewell to Arms." Here we stay in a delightful family-run hotel with an award-winning restaurant. We make the border crossing between Slovenia and Italy on foot to arrive in the Italian region of Friuli, where we explore the excellent vineyards of the Collio hills and the Unesco World Heritage sites of Cividale and Aquileia.
Often called the "Scientist of the Seas" and "Pathfinder of the Seas," Maury dedicated his life to science, exploration, and the pursuit of knowledge. He applied that knowledge to the development of naval mines for the Confederacy along the James River.
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Often imitated, but never duplicated. Baton Rouge is home to the original Fat Boy 5k. Started 20-something years ago (the original fat boys won’t admit how long exactly), the Fat Boy 5k is full of all the goods... donuts, chocolate milk, Manda po-boys, Re: pasta salad, and more!
Photographed on Woodland Sunflower - Helianthus divaricatus.
Nymphs in this genus are often not identifiable to species. BugGuide also believes It is quite likely that nymphs of Inscudderia and Phaneroptera nana are also included among insects labeled - as on their site - as Scudderia nymphs.
As a whole this genus is referred to as Bush Katydids with 8 species in North America north of Mexico, all native. They range in size from 36 to 50 mm. In general they have narrow wings and straight, long legs.
To identify species within this genus, it is important to see the "terminalia" (parts at the end of the abdomen). The shapes of the parts of both the males and females can be very useful for identification, and often are the only means to reliably tell species apart. In males it is useful (often necessary) to see these parts from both the side and from above, with the shapes of the supra-anal plate and the subgenital plate being important for diagnosis. The shape of the wings is also useful for some species. Also, the color pattern of living specimens can be of use, but is rarely diagnostic.
Found in much of North America from southern Canada southward in deciduous forests, shrublands, grasslands, and in more lush areas within deserts. In many areas the widespread species S. furcata or S. texensis are most likely to be encountered.
Habitat varies with species, most are associated with deciduous forest, woodland, or shrubbery, but with some also favoring rank herbaceous growth.
Adults seen from late spring or summer into autumn often surviving until the first hard freezes.
Most species probably favor foliage of broad-leaved woody deciduous plants, but probably will feed on a variety of other plants. Often (especially nymphs) seen feeding on flowers of assorted, often herbaceous plants.
Eggs are usually laid singly or in a row along the edge of a leaf, with at least the base inserted within leaf. Eggs overwinter, hatch in spring. One generation per year.
Thanks to Brandon Woo and Ross Hill on BugGuide for the ID!
Recent research by the Airfield Research group has revealed that building was nicknamed "Dragon Mountain" by base personnel, Not the often quoted "Magic Mountain" . The first reference to Magic Mountain is in the research notes for the listing of the Building and is in error. The Dragon Mountain name makes more sense as the U2/TR-1 aircraft are nicknamed "The Dragon Lady" and personnel with the 17th RW called themselves "Dragon Keepers"
"The Avionics building, constructed c. 1989 by US Air Force, is a two storey, partly sunken reinforced concrete bunker, rectangular in plan. The building accommodates a drive-through access roadway and is capped with a rough concrete buster cap designed to absorb the impact of a missile before penetrating the bunker's roof.
INTERIOR: The purpose of the avionics building was to service the electronic components of reconnaissance aircraft and process the data retrieved. The interior of the building housed life support systems, stainless steel decontamination rooms, electronics workshops, photographic dark rooms, handling and storage areas. It is protected internally by subterranean 'portcullis' type blast doors on a hydraulic release mechanism. By the main doors are a suite of decontamination rooms and male and female toilets. An internal vehicular decontamination facility is also present. Large rooms on the lower floor housed the computers (now removed) where the data was downloaded and analysed. One of these rooms has a painted motto 'Aircrews live by the knowledge, skill, awareness and integrity of their maintenance people' over the door. A unique feature is the system for maintaining air pressure in the case of attack, by the use of compressed air cylinders on the lower floor, still present. All fixtures and fittings apart from the air cylinders and generators, floor surfaces, wall panelling and doors have been removed.
HISTORY: Land for an airfield at Alconbury was first acquired in 1938 as a satellite landing ground for RAF Upwood and when war broke out, the base was used by Blenheims from RAF Wyton. As part of the US 8th Air Force, it fulfilled a variety of roles until being handed back to the RAF in November 1945. In June 1953, the base was reactivated for the US 3rd Air Force and from 1959, Alconbury assumed its principal Cold War role as the home to various reconnaissance squadrons. In 1983, U2/TR-1 spy planes were permanently based at Alconbury, resulting in the construction of a number of hardened structures including the Avionics building and a number of Hardened Aircraft Shelters which have group value. Following the cessation of the Cold War, flying ceased in March 1995 and the base was released for disposal.
SOURCES. RCHME/English Heritage 'MPP Cold War Survey' 1999. Cocroft, W.D and Thomas, R.J.C 'Cold War, Building for Nuclear Confrontation 1946-1989', English Heritage, 2003.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: The hardened Avionics building at Alconbury airfield was constructed by the US Air Force in 1989. It is a very rare surviving example of this building type, and along with other buildings from this period, represents the physical manifestation of the global division between capitalism and communism that shaped the history of the late 20th century. The Avionics building is unique amongst the few such buildings in England, because of its size, form and internal survival of the vehicular decontamination unit and compressed air re-pressurising system. It is uniquely associated with the U2/TR1 aircraft, stationed only at Alconbury. As one of the last Cold War structures built in the country, it is the most sophisticated hardened structure remaining and as such has very special architectural and historic interest.
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Our nod to Greenwich Village (often credited with the launching the bohemian-chic movement) is the perfect 'everything' bag for the weekend gypsy.
At 19" wide x 16" tall, this must-have piece straddles the line between function and fashion so you don't have to choose. If only picking a restaurant was that easy!
The entire bag is lined in a durable fabric for years worth of service to you. The inside has a small zippered pocket for your personals. The back of the Village Bag has a lined pocket to hold your keys, cell-phone, or other quick-reach items.
The lined 37" adjustable tie-knot strap gives you the flexibility to wear this tailored beauty across your body or as a shoulder bag.
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Mouhot is often mistakenly credited with "discovering" Angkor, although Angkor was never lost — the location and existence of the entire series of Angkor sites was always known to the Khmers and had been visited by several westerners since the 16th century. Mouhot mentions in his journals that his contemporary, Father Charles Emile Bouillevaux — a French missionary based in Battambang — had reported that he and other western explorers and missionaries had visited Angkor Wat and the other Khmer temples, at least five years before Mouhot. Father Bouillevaux published his accounts in 1857: "Travel in Indochina 1848–1846, The Annam and Cambodia". Previously, a Portuguese trader Diogo do Couto visited Angkor and wrote his accounts about it in 1550, and the Portuguese monk Antonio da Magdalena had also written about his visit to Angkor Wat in 1586.
Mouhot did however popularise Angkor in the West. Perhaps none of the previous European visitors wrote as evocatively as Mouhot, who included interesting and detailed sketches. In his posthumously published "Travels in Siam, Cambodia and Laos" Mouhot compared Angkor to the pyramids, for it was popular in the west at that time to ascribe the origin of all civilization to the Middle East. For example, he described the Buddha heads at the gateways to Angkor Thom as "four immense heads in the Egyptian style," and wrote of Angkor:
"One of these temples—a rival to that of Solomon, and erected by some ancient Michael Angelo—might take an honourable place beside our most beautiful buildings. It is grander than anything left to us by Greece or Rome, and presents a sad contrast to the state of barbarism in which the nation is now plunged."
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Best Christian Worship Song With Lyrics | "God Saves Those Who Worship God and Shun Evil" | en.godfootsteps.org/videos/God-saves-those-worship-God.html
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In the time of Noah, mankind had strayed, became deeply corrupt,
and they lost the blessing of God, no longer cared for by God,
devoid of His promises. Without God’s light, they were living in darkness,
became promiscuous by nature, abandoned to hideous corruption.
Only Noah shunned evil and worshiped God,
so he was able to hear the voice of God, and hear the instructions of God,
building the ark according to God’s command.
He assembled all manner of living creatures of every kind and way and feature.
When all had had its preparations, God unleashed the world’s destruction.
2
They had become so fallen that they could no longer receive God’s promises good.
They were completely unfit to witness His face,
nor were they able to hear His voice.
For they had abandoned God, cast aside what He had given.
And all His teachings they had left and forgotten.
Only Noah shunned evil and worshiped God,
so he was able to hear the voice of God, and hear the instructions of God,
building the ark according to God’s command.
He assembled all manner of living creatures of every kind and way and feature.
When all had had its preparations, God unleashed the world’s destruction.
3
So great was their straying and depravity.
They lost all sense of reason and humanity.
Their evil was so thorough and wretched that they came ever closer to death.
They became further and further from God’s path,
so they fell under His punishment and wrath.
Only Noah shunned evil and worshiped God,
so he was able to hear the voice of God, and hear the instructions of God,
building the ark according to God’s command.
He assembled all manner of living creatures of every kind and way and feature.
When all had had its preparations, God unleashed the world’s destruction.
4
Only Noah and his family remained alive, only he and his seven family members survived.
For Noah shunned evil and worshiped Jehovah.
Yes, Noah shunned evil and worshiped Jehovah.
from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs
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Singapore, often referred to as the "Lion City," is a remarkable destination that effortlessly blends modernity and tradition. This small island nation, known for its immaculate cleanliness and efficient infrastructure, offers much more than meets the eye. Beyond its gleaming skyscrapers and bustling city streets, Singapore boasts a treasure trove of unique attractions that will captivate the imagination of any traveler. Whether you're an avid explorer, a history aficionado, or a culinary enthusiast, Singapore has an array of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore's most iconic attractions. This futuristic garden oasis spans over 250 acres and is home to a remarkable collection of flora from around the world. Visitors should not miss the Supertree Grove, where towering tree-like structures light up the night sky with a captivating display of colors. For a breathtaking experience, the Cloud Forest is a must-visit, featuring a misty dome filled with a diverse range of exotic plants and the world's tallest indoor waterfall.
For those seeking an escape from the bustling city, Sentosa Island is the perfect retreat. This resort island offers entertainment options for all ages, from adrenaline-pumping activities like zip-lining and bungee jumping to relaxing on the beach. Explore the underwater world at the S.E.A Aquarium, catch mesmerizing shows at Universal Studios Singapore, or take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Sentosa Nature Discovery.
Chinatown is a vibrant cultural enclave that showcases Singapore's Chinese heritage. This historic district is a melting pot where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously. Explore the colorful streets adorned with traditional shophouses, browse through market stalls selling souvenirs and traditional Chinese crafts, and indulge in mouthwatering local delicacies at the famous Maxwell Food Centre. Don't forget to visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, a stunning architectural masterpiece that houses a sacred relic of the Buddha.
Little India immerses visitors in the rich tapestry of Indian culture. This bustling neighborhood is filled with vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and intricate temples. Take a stroll along Serangoon Road, where you'll find traditional textile shops, jewelry stores, and delectable Indian cuisine. The iconic Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is worth a visit for its intricate sculptures and vibrant ceremonies. Don't miss the vibrant Mustafa Centre, a 24-hour shopping haven offering a wide range of products at competitive prices.
Kampong Glam, Singapore's historic Malay-Muslim quarter, is a must-visit for its eclectic charm. Explore the iconic Sultan Mosque, an impressive architectural gem featuring golden domes and intricate details. Haji Lane, a vibrant shopping street, is a haven for fashionistas and art enthusiasts, with its colorful murals, trendy boutiques, and hip cafes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene at the Malay Heritage Centre, where you can learn about the rich history and heritage of the Malay community.
Haw Par Villa is a unique theme park that takes visitors into the realm of Chinese mythology and folklore. Created by the Aw brothers, the park showcases over 1,000 colorful statues and dioramas, bringing ancient legends and moral tales from Chinese culture to life. Marvel at the eerie depiction of the afterlife in the Ten Courts of Hell or take a stroll through the tranquil gardens adorned with intricate sculptures. Haw Par Villa offers a surreal and unforgettable experience.
For a glimpse of Singapore's past and a rustic island getaway, Pulau Ubin is the ideal destination. Take a bumboat ride to this tranquil island and rent a bicycle to explore its untouched beauty. Cycle through scenic trails, discover abandoned granite quarries, and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline. Immerse yourself in the island's laid-back atmosphere and interact with the friendly locals. Pulau Ubin is a nature lover's paradise and a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Singapore is a destination that offers a myriad of unique experiences. From the futuristic Gardens by the Bay to the cultural enclaves of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam, Singapore's diverse attractions cater to all interests. Whether you're seeking architectural wonders, natural beauty, or cultural immersion, these seven unique places in Singapore are sure to leave a lasting impression on your journey. So pack your bags, embark on an adventure, and create unforgettable memories in the Lion City.
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Resembles a large fox and is often referred to as "the red fox on stilts" however it is not a fox and is actually of its own genus - Chrysocyon. As the largest canid of South America they are unique from the rest in that they do not form packs and usually hunt alone near dawn or dusk. Nicknamed the "skunk wolf" for its distinct odor they stand about 42 in. tall at the shoulder and weigh as much as 70 lbs. Once considered a threat to livestock they were hunted heavily, though now are protected as a vulnerable species by the Brazilian government.
Santee Cooper's common 230kv structures:
This utility often uses H-frames for the 230kv system. Many new poles use hollowed steel or concrete. Many of the lines are also known to also be double bundled.
As a child I often dreamed of tunneling into other worlds, full of magical creatures and thrilling adventures. I do not remember fantasizing about tunneling into my own garage because I broke the door. Life is cruel, and I am an idiot.
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teaginny: We need video of you finally crawling through!
undertheeveningstar: I have all kinds of questions about this situation but the most pressing is about the salt. Good luck!
lauren_hunt: @teaginny That will NOT be pretty. Or fast, probably. There are things to navigate on the other side.
lauren_hunt: @undertheeveningstar I used boiling water to loosen up the soil around the gravel, but sprinkled salt first to try keep the water from freezing once it cooled. Hopefully I'll get in before temps drop that low, though.
undertheeveningstar: Yikes! Makes sense.
lizellenn: I hope this becomes a blog post.
_karaf_: at least it wasn't concrete!
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DeGrazia often said he dreamt his artwork before he created it. It was his habit to retire early, sleep a few hours, and rise at 1 or 2am to work in the solitude of the late night hours. In many cases, DeGrazia noted time of night next to his signature, lending these small works large significance. These Midnight Sketches give us an opportunity to see DeGrazia’s vision directly after he dreamt it – before other artistic and practical concerns took over. Happy Throwback Thursday!
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In Hinduism, dance is an accompaniment to the perpetual dissolving and reforming of the world. The creative and reproductive balance is often personified as Shiva's wife, Durga, sometimes called Uma, Parvati, or Kali. This has significance in Balinese Hinduism, since the common figure of Rangda is similar in many ways to Durga[1]. In Bali there are various categories of dance (i.e. barong, legong, kecak)[2] including epic performances such as the omnipresent Mahabharata[3] and Ramayana. Bali dancers learn the craft as children from their mothers as young as age 4 (see a nine years old dancer on the right). In Balinese dance the movement is closely associated with the rhythms produced by the gamelan, a musical ensemble specific to Java, Bali[4] and Malaya. Multiple levels of articulations in the face, eyes, hands, arms, hips, and feet are coordinated to reflect layers of percussive sounds. The number of codified hand positions and gestures, the mudras[5][6][7], is higher in India than in Java or Bali. It has been speculated that they have been forgotten as the dance was transmitted from India to Java[8]. Hand positions and gestures are nonetheless as important in Javanese and Balinese dance as in India[9]. Whether in India, Indonesia or Cambodia, hands have a typically ornamental role and emphasize the dance's delicate intricacy.
More: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_dance
In Holly Bible there is one chapter about King Jeh that with God applause kills each Bali priests during very speciall ceremony. And God says that this was right, so big crimes Bali cultists did to Yews...
You can read it in your Bible or here:
www.geocities.com/thekingsofisrael/biography_Jehu.html
In poland we should say king Lehu, not Jehu and Lews not Yews (what litterary means in english Lions - Lews)...
And just like with name Radosc - english/greek transcript: Joy
IN english bible you find - 'ye' in polish (radziwilow version) you will find 'li'
so Lews not Yews, Lehu not Yehu!!!
Slovenia, often referred to as "The Sunny Side of the Alps", is a tiny, beautiful, green country on Italy's north eastern border. After meeting in its capital city we travel to tranquil Lake Bohinj and hike in the stunning Julian Alps. We visit Kobarid on the dazzling turquoise Soca river, a town of great significance during World War 1 and immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in his novel "A Farewell to Arms." Here we stay in a delightful family-run hotel with an award-winning restaurant. We make the border crossing between Slovenia and Italy on foot to arrive in the Italian region of Friuli, where we explore the excellent vineyards of the Collio hills and the Unesco World Heritage sites of Cividale and Aquileia.
(I know it's off center, but I liked it just as it was. Somehow,the whole balance feels kind of right to me)
DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Disappointment often reveals what your heart is really worshiping (Matt. 6:21; Luke 6:43–47). It exposes you. If your son made a bad decision, are you sad because of his foolish decision, or because it shows he’s not living up to your expectations? If you desire more intimacy with your spouse, but he or she doesn’t reciprocate, are you dissatisfied because of your spouse’s “no,” or because you feel entitled to more intimacy? If your boss doesn’t give you the promotion, are you frustrated because you worked hard for the pay raise, or because you fear failure? When you deal with disappointment, it’s too easy to focus on the circumstances around you and cast blame on others rather than looking at the battle in your own heart. Think for a moment about the last time you were disappointed (Prov. 13:12). Was the bulk of your thinking and energy focused on the wrong done, the unhelpful circumstances, or your own heart? The natural tendency of sin is to blame others and not to deal honestly with our own hearts (Matt. 7:3–5). Ask God to help you know the selfish tendencies of your own heart. THINGS WON’T GO AS YOU EXPECT Why do things not go as we expect? In one word—sin. Sin corrupts everything in our world and leaves us sad, confused, regretful, and disenchanted. Hollywood, best-selling books, television commercials, and Disney all work against us to feed our desires and give us unrealistic, idealistic expectations. If you naively expect things to go well and downplay the power of the sinful flesh, you’re not being realistic about sin. You are likely to be disappointed. But if you demonstrate “sober judgment” (Rom. 12:3)—a humble perspective on yourself, a realistic view of your sin—you’re less prone to be disappointed. Our lives run into the real world, with real problems, real frustrations, and real heartache, and we acknowledge what we knew all along—sin ruins everything (3:23). The Spirit is working powerfully within you, but your flesh is doing everything it can to undermine your life (Gal. 5:16–18). TURN TO CHRIST What do you do when you are disappointed? Hold a pity party? Mope about it? Complain? Get angry? Muddle through confusion? Turn in on yourself? Manipulate? Withdraw? Fix the problem? Make the problem go away? None of these are Christian responses. The smartest thing a Christian can do is turn to Christ and start with a few simple words: “Help.” “Jesus, I can’t deal with this on my own.” “I need You.” Where you turn with your disappointment is key. Do you turn to Christ, or do you sort through this on your own? Do you turn to Christ, or do you cast the blame on your circumstances? Do you turn to Christ or do you blame Him? Do you think that since He’s sovereign, everything that doesn’t work out for you is His fault? Dear Christian, don’t you see that your disappointment and brokenness could be clearing away the clutter of your life that’s keeping you from seeing Christ? Turn to Christ and give your disappointment to Him. Are you struggling because your hopes, dreams, and expectations have not worked out? Run to the cross (2 Cor. 5:15–21). Let Christ comfort you and offer a kind of satisfaction that can only be found in Him. In the shadow of the cross, your disappointment can be honestly dealt with. LOOK TO HEAVEN A young couple has another knock-down, drag-out fight. Their conflict is akin to nuclear war, and in the aftermath, they are riddled with pain and confusion. A single woman is thirty-six. She longs for marriage and hates that she’s still single. In each of these cases, disappointment is daily knocking at the door. As long as we live on this side of glory, sin will make a mess of things. Unfortunately, when things go wrong, our vantage point can be narrowed to the tiny kingdom of ourselves, and we can’t see beyond our disappointment. We get fixated on the horizontal (anger, pain, confusion, disappointment) and lose sight of the vertical—our relationship with God. But God says: “Dear child, look up and see, it’s not always going to be this way. One day, sin and pain will be no more.” When you’re disappointed, you need to look up, beyond the confines of your circumstances, and remember heaven (Ps. 73:24–26). Don’t lose sight of eternity. In heaven, there will be no more disappointment because you’ll get to be with God. What a glorious place that will be.
Slovenia, often referred to as "The Sunny Side of the Alps", is a tiny, beautiful, green country on Italy's north eastern border. After meeting in its capital city we travel to tranquil Lake Bohinj and hike in the stunning Julian Alps. We visit Kobarid on the dazzling turquoise Soca river, a town of great significance during World War 1 and immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in his novel "A Farewell to Arms." Here we stay in a delightful family-run hotel with an award-winning restaurant. We make the border crossing between Slovenia and Italy on foot to arrive in the Italian region of Friuli, where we explore the excellent vineyards of the Collio hills and the Unesco World Heritage sites of Cividale and Aquileia.
Performances...often a deadly dance with lady luck...and this mask missed a step. I present to you the Cursed Assistant, a relic of remembrance to those that choose to take the Lady's hand.
Now available on the Marketplace!
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This is a non rigged mesh mask with sculpted parts, however for some it does not stretch correctly for some reason. Other it works fine and others it just won't, as goes the ease of SL useage. So I've included two sizes, male and female, both I hope will fit properly!
Often described as 'the greatest free show on Earth', the Saddleworth & District Whit Friday Brass Band Contests take place every year on the afternoon and evening of Whit Friday
From the earliest recorded contest in 1884, the event has grown in popularity. Last year well over a hundred brass bands participated in some twenty different contests at venues scattered around the moorland villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines. All of the contests are open-air, many in delightful surroundings. The area has a very strong tradition of brass band music. In the weeks before Whit Friday, the sounds of rehearsals echo across the hillsides from the various band rooms and village halls. There are thriving bands in some of the tiniest villages. And the best bands are world class.
The contests are open to all-comers. So the local youth bands get to match their skills against the top bands of the country. For bandsmen, the dash from contest to contest makes for an exhilarating (though exhausting) evening. See the comments in the guest book. This is a major event in the brass band calendar and bands travel the length of the country to participate, some even turning up from overseas.
Shachihoko
(often seen atop the tiled ridgepoles of castles, placed as ornamentation and fire prevention).
Nakayama-dera Temple, Hyogo Japan
Often when we walk, we don't take much time to immerse ourselves in the surroundings. Are we interested in knowing the person who walks beside you?
The often-photographed (for good reason) Cadet Chapel at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. This beautiful building was completed in 1962 and is a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
You can check out a blog post about my trip down to Colorado Springs.
You ought to choose home cleaning services from professional to guarantee the total removal of dirt and dust in your house. Most of the cleaning pros have enough amount of expertise and knowledge to handle similar scenarios also to provide you with the solutions that are desired.
You ought to choose home cleaning services from professional to guarantee the total removal of dirt and dust in your house. Most of the cleaning pros have enough amount of expertise and knowledge to handle similar scenarios also to provide you with the solutions that are desired.
LGBTIQ+ spaces are often at risk. The decades-long fight to keep venues up-and-running is grassroots-led and vibrant. Despite this, over 150 gay bars and clubs closed in London between 2000 and 2016 alone.
Fighting for safe and inclusive spaces is more than just keeping bars and clubs alive. It’s about sober spaces, community centres, youth groups, artist collectives. What does it mean to be lost if you haven’t had the privilege of recognition in the first place? Join us at this month’s CM Lates as we explore the existence and loss of LGBTIQ+ spaces at the Outside Project, which is the UK’s first LGBTIQ+ community centre and crisis/homeless shelter.
Hear from a number of speakers from different LGBTIQ+ spaces and initiatives, including the Outside Project’s founder Carla Ecola, and the Friends of the Joiners campaign. Get stuck into different activities to document the spaces that matter to you. Come prepared to share (or hear) stories!