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This project includes a landscape and a retainer wall made of Oklahoma moss boulders to help contain a multi-level backyard in Addison, Texas.
The blue ones are mine that I got last week, the purple ones are Ellen's she got 2.5 years ago.
Even though I had vacuum formed retainers from my orthodontist when my braces they were several years old and it was time for new ones.
I went with Hawley retainers this time since they would last longer, allow my jaw to close naturally and with less tension than the vacuum formed ones caused, and would finally be polished better than I have been able to do on previous ones I had fabricated.
And yes, I picked dark blue thinking they'd look cool sitting next to Ellen's :-)
Both sets of retainers came from Dr. Mark Joiner's office.
Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912) - Loyal retainer Tadanobu, from the series The vicissitudes of the Minamoto and Taira clans, Japan, 1885
Among many notable things here, you can clearly see the thermos bottle shelf with three bungee cord retainers above it, and the 'air drier' (silica gel?) that dehumidifies the air circulated between the two layers of the optical flat in the center here and selected panels of the cockpit windows... point being to prevent condensation from obscuring the view. You can make out the white flexible tubing along the overhead that leads from the drier to the various double-glazed bits. There's a modern fire extinguisher in the holder at the center- this is also factor fit, though it had quite a different, oxidized copper colored, hand-pump extinguisher, originally.
I believe this is the photolab's scan from the negative. I have also posted a lighter scan of a print, at twice the resolution.
www.flickr.com/photos/wbaiv/8734786738/
This one looks better, the other can be zoomed into deeper.
de Havilland DH-98 bomb aimer's station port side interior.
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Ivy, weeds and wild berries adorn this man made rock embankment. Red/Cyan 3D glasses required for viewing.
Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road, Singapore.
Wisma Atria, a five-story retail podium at the base of a 22-storey office tower, was first designed by DP Architects in 1986. The firm designed the mall’s alterations in 2004, in addition to a third incarnation planned for completion in 2012. The architectural progression, like many retail developments on Orchard Road, continues to take place within the contours of the building’s original structure.
The 2004 transformation of Wisma Atria can be considered the transition project for DP Architects towards a new extroverted mall type on Orchard Road. A façade expansion creates visual and functional links between the interior retail space and the exterior promenade: opaque cladding is replaced by glass to achieve full retail transparency; a structural framing system projects the mall outward, closer to the pedestrian streetscape; and upper retail floors have been directly connected to the promenade by means of external escalators to maximise accessibility to every floor and improve the commercial value of upper levels. This series of design moves comprehensively re-situates a 1980s mall as a street-integrated shopping centre.
The four-metre-deep structural frame exploits a 2002 Orchard Road ordinance allowing façade extensions to engage with pedestrians and facilitate alfresco dining spaces. The frame dismantles the building’s shell, operating as a moment of transition to rework sidewalk circulation and the surrounding urban context. By using the otherwise empty grid to support an outdoor landing at the second floor and glass-enclosed spaces at the third floor, the façade is endowed with a sectional layering that effectually blurs the line between the interior commercial space and the public space of the promenade. By integrating external escalators, multiple retail levels are connected with the sidewalk to functionally transform upper storeys into street-accessible spaces.
The designers have integrated a blue grid paneling to clad the building’s upper levels and perform as a unifying backdrop to the façade. This material supplements the coloured structural grid as a reference to the original building’s signature blue-tile cladding, establishing the new frontage as an architectural continuum.
New Wisma Atria Makeover, 2012
The continuing transformation of Orchard Road is in many ways driven by the competitive nature of its retail spaces. The prospective design for Wisma Atria is designed to further augment street visibility and respond to patterns of human movement through the site.
A prospective high-visibility glass wrapping will perform as a common dynamic envelope, a three storey glazed shopfront articulated to extend even further into the space of the pedestrian promenade. In an effort to impart maximum transparency and fulfill the client’s desire for an all-glass building, the design will remove the façade’s current grid, retaining only those parts structurally supporting an extended food court above. The new structure underlying the triangulated glazed skin is being designed using thinnest-possible members, and structural retainers are designed to enhance a sheen glazed finish. The façade materiality will become a dialogue between glass and an aluminium matte cladding affixed to structural and mechanical elements. An articulated backdrop façade on the upper levels will be clad in blue horizontal strips of hollow channel, once again maintaining aspects of the mall’s earliest character.
This salt-finish concrete walkway in McKinney, Texas is colored and scored to create a unique geometric pattern.
The blue ones are mine that I got last week, the purple ones are Ellen's she got 2.5 years ago.
Even though I had vacuum formed retainers from my orthodontist when my braces they were several years old and it was time for new ones.
I went with Hawley retainers this time since they would last longer, allow my jaw to close naturally and with less tension than the vacuum formed ones caused, and would finally be polished better than I have been able to do on previous ones I had fabricated.
And yes, I picked dark blue thinking they'd look cool sitting next to Ellen's :-)
Both sets of retainers came from Dr. Mark Joiner's office.
If you are finally ready to get rid of your braces and the many problems they brought along, you must know that the next step is dental retainers, which must be worn to keep your teeth in their new place. This is when most people start to weigh the advantages of clear retainers vs wire retainers.
New trip to the dentist, to pick up my retainer. I'm not that happy with the idea of drooling all night long.
The blue ones are mine that I got last week, the purple ones are Ellen's she got 2.5 years ago.
Even though I had vacuum formed retainers from my orthodontist when my braces they were several years old and it was time for new ones.
I went with Hawley retainers this time since they would last longer, allow my jaw to close naturally and with less tension than the vacuum formed ones caused, and would finally be polished better than I have been able to do on previous ones I had fabricated.
And yes, I picked dark blue thinking they'd look cool sitting next to Ellen's :-)
Both sets of retainers came from Dr. Mark Joiner's office.
Creation Date: ca. 1780
Display Dimensions: 7 7/8 in. x 11 13/16 in. (20 cm x 30 cm)
Credit Line: Edwin Binney 3rd Collection
Accession Number: 1990.427
Collection: The San Diego Museum of Art
These are the grave stones of the 47 (actually 46) ronin who were immortalized in Japanese history when they committed the ultimate act of loyalty to their deceased master. Asano Naganori was the lord of the Ako domain which is located in what is now Hyogo prefecture. During a visit to Edo castle, Asano was insulted by remarks made by Kira Yoshinaka which enraged him to the point where he slashed at Kira with his short sword/dagger. The result was that Asano was forced to commit seppuku for behaving in such a manner inside the castle (the spot inside the castle grounds can be seen in another photo). This left the Ako retainers with no job, basically. Many of them, under the leadership of Oishi Kuranosuke, planned revenge against Kira. To make a long story short, forty-seven of them ambushed Kira and killed him. After bringing the head of Kira to the grave of their master, they turned themselves in to authorities. The end result was that they were sentenced to commit seppuku under the charge of an illegal vendetta.
Sengaku-ji is not only important as part of the Chushingura story, but it was one of the three main temples of Edo during the reign of the Tokugawa shoguns. It was originally built by Ieyasu in 1612 and rebuilt after being destroyed by fires.
Sengaku-ji. Minato-ku, Tokyo.
This was the residence of the chief retainer of the house of Doi that ruled the Koga domain. The Takami family held the hereditary position of chief retainer. The house dates back to 1633 and was built with extra wood that wasn’t used for the construction of Koga Castle’s 3rd floor. The most famous chief retainer of the Doi clan was Takami Senseki (1785-1758) who also served as respected advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate as an advisor on all things “western”. A student of Dutch studies, Senseki was instrumental in creating modern maps of Japan and engaging in the diplomatic negotiations with the western powers in the waning days of the Shogunate. Senseki was fond of corresponding in Dutch and even signed his letters under the pen name Jan Hendrik Daper. An extensive collection of his work is on display at the Koga City History Museum.
Koga City, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, has a history that dates back to ancient Jomon times and was even mentioned in the Man’yōshu anthology of poems that was compiled in the AD 800s. During the Muromachi period, Koga became the base for the Kantō branch of Ashikaga under the leadership of Shigeuji, who led a rebellion against the Ashikaga shogunate.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the fief of Koga was ruled by many hereditary daimyo whose families had pledged loyalty to Tokugawa Ieyasu prior to the battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The families that ruled Koga included the Ogasawara, various branches of the Matsudaira, Okudaira, Nagai, Honda and Doi. Perhaps Doi Toshikatsu, who became tairō (chief elder of the council of elders - rōjū) during the reign of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, was the most famous ruler of Koga.
Another famous ruler of Koga was Doi Toshitsura (1789-1848), who is sometimes called the “The Snow Lord”. Apart from being a key advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate, he was the first person in Japan to seriously study the designs of snowflakes. He illustrated his findings in a book Sekka Zusetsu (Pictorial Illustrations of Snowflakes) and some of the patterns became popular for clothing and decorative purposes.
Today, there is nothing left of the Edo period Koga castle, but numerous old temples, shrines, samurai and farmer homes remain. Unfortunately, many of these buildings suffered damage during the magnitude 9.0 earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011 and repairs were ongoing when I visited.
Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester with blue egg birds nest Addams Family Card Game by Milton Bradley from 1965 Vintage Halloween the 1960s - Charles Chas Addams cartoon cartoonist Eccentric holiday Evil creature monster Frankenstein like mask costume creatures vamp undead patchwork man monsters toy toys valet servant retainer manservant nanny domestic rubber alligator crocodile portrait mace doll Marie Antoinette
ps:
please don't call me.
thanks.
i'm not saying it because i'm of importance or anything.
just don't call me unless you've found this somewhere.
My Lynskey Viale Commuting Bike. Built as 6-speed bike with Hope Single speed hub.
* Frame: Lynskey Viale Medium
* Fork: Lynskey Endurance
* Headset: Hope
* Headset Spacers: Chris King and Hope
* Stem: Thomson 90mm
* Handlebar: Raceface Turbine
* Grips: Ergon GS3
* Seatpost: Thomson Elite
* Saddle: Crank Brothers
* Pedals: HT Cheetah
* Shifter: Paul Thumbies & Dura Ace
* Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
* Crankset: Shimano 105 – Hope Retainer Chainring (44 Tooth)
* Cassette: Shimano SLX 9 Speed (used 14-16-18-21-24-28 Tooth only) 14T is Ultegra CS-6500 first position
* Rims: Velocity Dyad
* Hubs: Hope Pro4 front – Hope Pro4 Trials SS rear
* Spokes: Dt Swiss Competition
* Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700X32
* Brakes: TRP Spyre
* Brake Levers: Shimano BL-R780
I made this photo for the brochure CAB Orthodontics. This photo will be used for the cover of the brochure. www.facebook.com/CabOrthodontics
This photo is not photoshop! it was amazing to have created this shot! This photo was captured on the first try!
This was the residence of the chief retainer of the house of Doi that ruled the Koga domain. The Takami family held the hereditary position of chief retainer. The house dates back to 1633 and was built with extra wood that wasn’t used for the construction of Koga Castle’s 3rd floor. The most famous chief retainer of the Doi clan was Takami Senseki (1785-1758) who also served as respected advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate as an advisor on all things “western”. A student of Dutch studies, Senseki was instrumental in creating modern maps of Japan and engaging in the diplomatic negotiations with the western powers in the waning days of the Shogunate. Senseki was fond of corresponding in Dutch and even signed his letters under the pen name Jan Hendrik Daper. An extensive collection of his work is on display at the Koga City History Museum.
Koga City, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, has a history that dates back to ancient Jomon times and was even mentioned in the Man’yōshu anthology of poems that was compiled in the AD 800s. During the Muromachi period, Koga became the base for the Kantō branch of Ashikaga under the leadership of Shigeuji, who led a rebellion against the Ashikaga shogunate.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the fief of Koga was ruled by many hereditary daimyo whose families had pledged loyalty to Tokugawa Ieyasu prior to the battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The families that ruled Koga included the Ogasawara, various branches of the Matsudaira, Okudaira, Nagai, Honda and Doi. Perhaps Doi Toshikatsu, who became tairō (chief elder of the council of elders - rōjū) during the reign of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, was the most famous ruler of Koga.
Another famous ruler of Koga was Doi Toshitsura (1789-1848), who is sometimes called the “The Snow Lord”. Apart from being a key advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate, he was the first person in Japan to seriously study the designs of snowflakes. He illustrated his findings in a book Sekka Zusetsu (Pictorial Illustrations of Snowflakes) and some of the patterns became popular for clothing and decorative purposes.
Today, there is nothing left of the Edo period Koga castle, but numerous old temples, shrines, samurai and farmer homes remain. Unfortunately, many of these buildings suffered damage during the magnitude 9.0 earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011 and repairs were ongoing when I visited.
Woodstock, GA
If these walls could talk, what would they have to say?
Cindy and I first saw this house in 1987 when our best friends moved next door. We fell in love with it. Our chance to buy the property came in November 1989. In January 1990, we moved in. Our boys, Rusty and Chris, were as excited about it as we were. We finally had accomplished a part of our dream.
After moving in I started landscaping the yard, added a retainer wall and turned the shed in the back into a wood shop. I love woodwork and the shop was perfect for it. The fellow who lived there prior to us made dulcimers and banjos. Not only was the shop ready but he left a fair amount of exotic wood to tinker with.
The boys made their mark as well. Rusty, 12 at the time, brought the clacking sound of skateboards to the neighborhood. Chris, who was nine, had his flare for adventure and a developing interest in sports.
Near the end of 1990, Cindy got a good offer for a job in Austin, Texas. After some discussion, we decided to go for it but would not sell the house. We rented it out just in case. As things turned out, it would only be for a year. We moved back in during December 1991. This time we hoped it would be for good.
The next nine years were wonderful. Both of our boys grew up and went to college. Rusty had gotten married. Cindy was doing very well in her job, as I was. It was sweet. However, the clouds of despair were soon to settle on our paradise and ruin it forever.
Early in the morning of July 29, 2000, I heard the doorbell ring. When I went to the door two police officers were standing there with their hats off. Words could not express the feeling. I knew that Chris had not come home the night before. I asked one question, “Chris?” I heard the answer I did not want to hear but knew I would. Cindy came into the living room and all I could do was turn to her and say, “Chris is dead.” A drunk driver had killed him and two of his friends, Keli (19), and Julie (18). Chris had celebrated his 19th birthday July 02.
The years that followed were hell. We spent a great time in court, not ending until October 2004. If anything good came out of the first year, it was getting the bastard who killed my son sent away for 45 years. Though there was no money to be gained, we successfully won a 40 million dollar judgment. It was the largest ever and placed a precedent in the books that could be used in future cases by others to get the justice they deserve.
Six months after Chris had died; a call came late at night that my nephew and his son had died in a fire. Still in shock from Chris, I cannot even remember how I reacted. Cindy and I were not the same, Rusty was not the same, and this house was not the same. The pressures were taking their toll. Then, less than a year after Chris, a drunk driver killed my neighbor and his 17-year-old daughter. Our health was declining.
Within two years, I had surgery four times. This included a blood clot in my left leg, Gal Bladder, and three-ruptured disc in my neck. I could no longer do the work I was doing and had to change careers. Cindy developed diabetes and had a breakdown. Rusty’s marriage became a casualty as well. He later moved to North Carolina to get his Master in Arts at UNC. Afterwards he moved to New York City and then on to Chicago where he remarried. In 2003, my sister died from Cancer and shortly after Cindy lost her job. In 2005, due to financial hardships, we lost the house we had loved so much.
Yes, if walls could talk, what would they say?
www.driveandstayalive.com/info section/news/individual news articles/x_031107_landmark-drunkdriving-case.htm
The blue ones are mine that I got last week, the purple ones are Ellen's she got 2.5 years ago.
Even though I had vacuum formed retainers from my orthodontist when my braces they were several years old and it was time for new ones.
I went with Hawley retainers this time since they would last longer, allow my jaw to close naturally and with less tension than the vacuum formed ones caused, and would finally be polished better than I have been able to do on previous ones I had fabricated.
And yes, I picked dark blue thinking they'd look cool sitting next to Ellen's :-)
Both sets of retainers came from Dr. Mark Joiner's office.
Keep your clear retainers clean by rinsing them with water throughout the day. #TransformYourSmile #CustomTeethDevices