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*Working Towards a Better World

 

"People are made to be loved and things are made to be used... The confusion in this world is that people are being used and things are being loved..." - Author Unknown

 

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In many German cities, structural changes in the retail and catering sectors have led to a noticeable downward trend, manifested in a decline in the quality of life, vacant buildings, the rise of cheap chain stores, and other factors. This is also the case here in Alleestraße, the pedestrian zone of Remscheid, a medium-sized town in the Bergisches Land region (Düsseldorf administrative district).

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 10.03.2017

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In vielen deutschen Städten macht sich infolge struktureller Wandlungen im Einzelhandel und der Gastronomie eine Abwärtsentwicklung bemerkbar, die sich in abnehmender Aufenthaltsqualität, Gebäudeleerstand, Vormarsch von Billigketten u.a. ausdrückt. So auch hier in der Alleestraße, der Fußgängerzone von Remscheid, einem Mittelzentrum im Bergischen Land (Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf).

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland 10.03.2017

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O Parque Urbano das Paivas, em Amora, Seixal, é um espaço verde central na malha urbana densa da Margem Sul do Tejo. A imagem ilustra o seu núcleo, com um lago artificial e repuxo que ameniza o clima e um pavilhão poligonal que alberga um estabelecimento de restauração, ponto de encontro para visitantes. O parque oferece zonas de lazer, circuitos de manutenção e parques infantis, integrando-se no tecido urbano com a sua vegetação consolidada, que inclui palmeiras e árvores de folha caduca. Este espaço foi projetado para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos residentes, oferecendo áreas de caminhada, descanso e atividades ao ar livre, além de mitigar o efeito de ilha de calor urbano. A infraestrutura reflete o investimento municipal em áreas de convívio que equilibram a densidade populacional, contribuindo para a coesão social e o bem-estar da comunidade, potenciado pelas acessibilidades a Lisboa.

 

The Paivas Urban Park, in Amora, Seixal, is a central green space in the dense urban fabric of the south bank of the Tagus River. The image illustrates its center, with an artificial lake and fountain that softens the climate and a polygonal pavilion that houses a restaurant, a meeting point for visitors. The park offers leisure areas, fitness circuits, and playgrounds, integrating into the urban fabric with its established vegetation, which includes palm trees and deciduous trees. This space was designed to improve the quality of life of residents, offering areas for walking, resting, and outdoor activities, as well as mitigating the urban heat island effect. The infrastructure reflects the municipal investment in social areas that balance population density, contributing to social cohesion and community well-being, enhanced by accessibility to Lisbon.

O Parque Urbano das Paivas, localizado na freguesia de Amora, concelho do Seixal, constitui um importante espaço verde urbano na margem sul do Tejo. Na imagem observa-se uma das zonas centrais do parque, onde se destaca uma fonte circular rodeada por áreas relvadas e árvores, proporcionando um ambiente de lazer e convívio à população local. Este espaço verde foi concebido para promover a qualidade de vida urbana, oferecendo infraestruturas de apoio, zonas de recreio infantil, percursos pedonais e áreas de descanso. O Parque Urbano das Paivas reflete a aposta do município do Seixal na valorização ambiental e na criação de espaços públicos acessíveis, essenciais para o bem-estar das comunidades urbanas. A envolvente habitacional, visível ao fundo, evidencia a integração do parque no tecido urbano da Amora, funcionando como pulmão verde e espaço de socialização.

 

Paivas Urban Park, located in the parish of Amora, municipality of Seixal, is an important urban green space on the south bank of the Tagus River. The image shows one of the central areas of the park, featuring a circular fountain surrounded by lawns and trees, providing a leisure and social environment for the local population. This green space was designed to promote urban quality of life, offering support infrastructure, children's play areas, walking paths, and rest areas. Paivas Urban Park reflects the municipality of Seixal's commitment to environmental enhancement and the creation of accessible public spaces, which are essential for the well-being of urban communities. The residential surroundings, visible in the background, highlight the park's integration into the urban fabric of Amora, functioning as a green lung and a space for socialization.

Seeper taking a break. Perhaps to enjoy the glorious golden glow of a Beijing evening in late springtime. Beautiful eclectic exciting vibrant friendly China.

This woman has lived in the Flushing Main Street Station for several months now. Even the cops can't seem to so anything, LOL...

*Working Towards a Better World

 

Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man. - Stewart Udall

 

The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans. - Jim Fowler

 

I feel like I'm nothing without wildlife. They are the stars. I feel awkward without them. - Bindi Irwin

 

Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius. - Edward O. Wilson

 

This is what you should do; love the Earth and sun and the animals. - Walt Whitman

 

A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children. -

John James Audubon

 

Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. - Benjamin Hoff,

The Tao of Pooh

 

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The Quality Of Life Release date!, on the blue hour

A Book Update, on the blue hour

Alby, Öland, Sweden

  

Nature in the middle of the city is always something wonderful. nature in the city is a precious treasure, an incomparable resource to improve the quality of life, give the chance to get out of the urban chaos, breathe, relax, play, admire. Nature is always something that must be respected to the maximum of its possibilities since it is life, our life.

*Working For a Better World

 

"Only when the last tree has died and the last river been

poisoned and the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

 

"The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives." - Native American Pro

verb

 

"We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive." - Albert Einstein

 

"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another." - Gandhi

 

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?" - Henry David Thoreau

 

Phrases

Good planets are hard to find

Earth Day every day

There is no Planet B

Vote Earth

Your planet needs you

Save paper, save trees, save the planet

Act like you live here

Show you care, do your share

Make conservation a habit

Global warming is not cool!

What would nature do?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

 

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Today is the day … the release date for "Quality Of Life".

 

You can now purchase your copy by visiting the Lawson’s Books website. We’ll also provide a list of stockists soon.

 

Thanks for the support!

A preview, on the blue hour

 

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Kamera: Yashica Mat-124 G

Linse: Yashinon 80mm f/3.5

Film: Rollei Retro 80S

Kjemi: Rodinal (1:25 / 8 min. @ 20°C)

Sorry .....I have been out of commission so to speak for the last 3 or 4 days .....

Am much better now!

:~)

 

Thème récurent sur Prague, mais y a tellement eu de signe alors que c'était l'hors-saison.

 

Voilà donc un panda gonflable géant sur la place de la Vieille-Ville, sous les tours gothiques du Týn ! Cette scène presque surréaliste illustre parfaitement le phénomène du surtourisme qui transforme progressivement le centre historique en véritable parc d'attractions. Avec 7,6 millions de visiteurs en 2017 et un ratio de plus de six touristes par habitant, Prague est devenue la cinquième destination touristique d'Europe et visiblement, les autorités ne reculent devant aucune attraction pour maintenir cette dynamique !

 

C'est cette coexistence presque absurde entre le patrimoine architectural exceptionnel (L'église derrière avec ses tours gothiques asymétriques du XIVe siècle, les beaux pignons des bâtiments au bout de la place) et cette culture du divertissement de masse. Le centre-ville s'est progressivement transformé en fameuse ville-musée où la commercialisation a chassé les commerces traditionnels au profit d'activités dédiées exclusivement aux visiteurs. Et bien évidemment, quand les habitants manifestent contre ce « paysage dystopique » en dénonçant la priorité donnée au profit sur la qualité de vie des résidents, on comprend que ce panda gonflable n'est pas qu'un simple divertissement mais le symbole d'une ville-vitrine qui peine à préserver son authenticité face aux impératifs économiques du tourisme de masse !

 

Sources : Magasine d'evenementiel sur le cas de Prague (EN) && Site pour expatriés tchèque sur les derniers statistiques (EN) && Site pour expatriés tchèque sur une manifestation des praguois à ce sujet (EN) && Article de recherche sur le sujet de Miroslav Roncak (EN) && Site de la ville sur l'église (si pas encore vue)(Multi)

 

FYI : Assisté par l'I.A. pour la rédaction.

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Happy Thanksgiving!, From the Pacific Northwest, USA

two ladies, enjoying a good glass of wine, Antwerp

Photos from my PC service! 2011-2014

Sold out! (the blue hour)

 

thank you, everyone!

Hemma har vi ett rum bara för vila och avkoppling och att få sätta sig där med en god dryck efter en arbetsvecka - det är livskvalitet för mig.

 

(Fotosöndag, tema: Bokeh)

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Acapulco (ou Acapulco de Juárez nome oficial) é uma cidade e porto mexicano localizado no estado de Guerrero, ao sudoeste do país. É cabeceira do município homônimo e um dos principais destinos turísticos do mundo. Sua baía semicircular foi batizada com o nome de Santa Lúcia, correspondente ao dia de seu descobrimento por navegantes espanhóis.

É o centro turístico mais importante do México e um dos mais importantes do mundo, dado o contexto natural paradisíaco, a nível do relevo, do clima e da própria vegetação tropical. O seu desenvolvimento económico é perfeitamente assente no turismo, com complexos turísticos, cinemas, grandes hotéis e centros de recreio que proporcionam uma boa qualidade de vida.

Fonte: Wikipedia

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Acapulco (Acapulco de Juarez or official name) is a city and port located in the Mexican state of Guerrero, southwest of the country. It is the head of the homonymous municipality and a major tourist destination in the world. Its semicircular bay was named after Santa Lucia, corresponding to the day of its discovery by Spanish navigators.

It is the most important tourist center in Mexico and one of the world's most important, given the context of natural paradise, the level of relief, climate and tropical vegetation itself. Its economic development is entirely based on tourism, tourist complexes, theaters, large hotels and recreational centers that provide a good quality of life.

Photos from my PC service! 2011-2014

Photos from my PC service! 2011-2014

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