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Pi Day March 14 3.14
Pi Day celebrates the pi symbol (π) and its importance to mathematics. The symbol is a Greek letter, and it is used in mathematics to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The first digits of this ratio are 3.14159, and the number continues infinitely without pattern. It has been calculated to over one trillion digits after the decimal point. Most calculations only need the first few digits. Even the spherical volume of the whole universe can be calculated by using just 39 digits after the decimal point. The symbol "π" was first used in 1706 by William Jones. It gained in popularity after being used by Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in 1737. The first large and official celebration of the day took place at the San Francisco Exploratorium in 1988. It was organized by Larry Shaw, a physicist at the Exploratorium. At the inaugural event, people marched around a circular space and ate fruit pies. In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting Pi Day.
How to Observe
Pi Day can be celebrated in a few ways:
Eat some pie—stop at a restaurant or bakery, or make your own.
Eat some pizza—some pizzerias offer discounts on Pi Day
Memorize as many digits of π as you can. You can start by learning the first 10,000 digits. Quiz yourself or challenge your friends to see who can learn the most.
Or, you can use the fractional representation of 22/7. That can work if your equation has fractions or multiples of 22 or 7 as some of the numbers.
Here, Private Investigator Sam Shoegum looks for Pi, but I think he's going to be surprised by a different kind of Pie!
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Matterhorn...
Over rated? Maybe. But the pyramid is still what you expect, something exceptional. I was not here for the mountain, but for the business. Yes, that's sound weird, but it was a great day. And my colleagues were so happy to see the symbol...
and behind the Matterhorn, my favorite that most of the people don't even notice: the magnificent Weisshorn, which from here is everyhting but "weiss".
The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day. But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars?
Scarlet corn poppies (popaver rhoeas) grow naturally in conditions of disturbed earth throughout Western Europe. The destruction brought by the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th Century transformed bare land into fields of blood red poppies, growing around the bodies of the fallen soldiers.
In late 1914, the fields of Northern France and Flanders were once again ripped open as World War One raged through Europe's heart. Once the conflict was over the poppy was one of the only plants to grow on the otherwise barren battlefields.
The significance of the poppy as a lasting memorial symbol to the fallen was realised by the Canadian surgeon John McCrae in his poem In Flanders Fields. The poppy came to represent the immeasurable sacrifice made by his comrades and quickly became a lasting memorial to those who died in World War One and later conflicts. It was adopted by The Royal British Legion as the symbol for their Poppy Appeal, in aid of those serving in the British Armed Forces, after its formation in 1921.
The symbol with line thru the circle is the camera's focal plane (usually where the sensor is). Lenses typically have minimum focal distance to a subject and you measure from this point on the camera to the subject to determine the focal distance.
ODC 2/5/25 - Symbols
I am a granola bar, once a symbol of health,
Now lost in the aisles of processed wealth.
I used to be a radical foodstuff, pure and true,
But now I'm caught between bars and snacks that woo.
I find myself nestled among "nutrition bars",
Surrounded by claims of health benefits and stars.
But what once made me stand out from the rest,
Is now overshadowed by products processed and dressed.
I am a granola bar, filled with nuts and grains,
A wholesome snack to fuel the body and brains.
But now I find myself next to Pop-Tarts galore,
A sugary treat that promises so much more.
Oh how the times have changed, my dear old friend,
Once a staple of health, now a trend.
But fear not, for I still hold my own,
Amongst the chaos and the sweetly overblown.
I am a granola bar, sturdy and true,
A reminder of nature's beauty for you.
So next time you're faced with a choice to make,
Remember me, the granola bar, for goodness sake.
— Poem courtesy of Editpad Poem Generator.
Tualatin Fred Meyer, 11:17 PM.
Florence
Il s'agit d'une allégorie de la ville de Florence qui est représentée en arrière-plan. Le personnage féminin porte une couronne de lauriers, symbole des arts et attribut d'Apollon, elle tient dans sa main droite les armes des Médicis et dans sa main gauche un lys rouge, emblème de la cité italienne. L'oeuvre est également un portrait, probablement celui de Thérèse Vitali (1866-1940), comtesse Raymond de Beauchamp qui a été une grande mécène des arts. Cette oeuvre symboliste se rapproche du syle préraphaélite.
Oeuvre de Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer (1865-1953)
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucien_L%C3%A9vy-Dhurmer
Vers 1898
Pastel
H. 53,0 ; L. 45,0 cm.
Dation, 2006
Musée d'Orsay, Paris
Notice et commentaire du musée d'Orsay
www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/oeuvres/florence-146448
Oeuvre présentée dans l'exposition "Pastels. De Millet à Redon", Musée d'Orsay, Paris
Le musée d’Orsay expose ce printemps 2023 une centaine des pastels de sa collection, riche d’environ 500 œuvres. ...... Cette nouvelle présentation permettra au public de découvrir ou de redécouvrir ces joyaux de la collection où brillent les œuvres de Millet, Degas, Manet, Cassatt, Redon, Lévy-Dhurmer et bien d’autres. Extrait du site de l'exposition "Pastels. De Millet à Redon", Musée d'Orsay, Paris
www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/agenda/expositions/pastels-de-mille...
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St. George's Cathedral in Tbilisi, also known as the Cathedral of St. George, is a significant religious and historical landmark in Georgia. Situated in the heart of Tbilisi's old town, this cathedral is one of the oldest and most revered Orthodox churches in the city. The current structure dates back to the 13th century, though it's believed that a church existed on this site even earlier. The cathedral is dedicated to St. George, the patron saint of Georgia, who is venerated in the country for his role as a protector and symbol of the Christian faith. Over the centuries, the cathedral has undergone numerous changes, including restorations and expansions. Its interior is richly decorated with icons and frescoes depicting various saints and Biblical scenes. The architecture of the cathedral blends elements of traditional Georgian design with influences from Byzantine and Persian styles, creating a unique and striking appearance. The serene and sacred atmosphere of the chapel in St. George's Cathedral invites visitors to find a moment of silence, connect with the divine and experience the depth of their faith. The cathedral serves not only as a place of worship but also as a symbol of Georgia's religious and cultural identity. It attracts both worshippers and tourists who come to experience its spiritual and historical significance.
The chapel in St. George's Cathedral in Tbilisi is an intimate space within the larger church, designed for personal prayers and smaller, private ceremonies. This chapel is richly adorned with icons, candles, and religious symbols that emphasize the sanctity of the space. The walls are covered with frescoes and icons depicting saints and Biblical scenes, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Here, worshippers find a place of quiet reflection and meditation, away from the bustle of the main cathedral. Kanitha lights a candle in the chapel, her thoughts filled with hope and prayers for someone dear to her. In the soft glow of the light, she trusts in a moment of silent connection, wishing the best for them.
De Sint-Joriskathedraal in Tbilisi, ook bekend als de Kathedraal van Sint Joris, is een belangrijke religieuze en historische locatie in Georgië. Gelegen in het hart van Tbilisi's oude stad, is deze kathedraal een van de oudste en meest vereerde orthodoxe kerken in de stad. De huidige structuur van de kathedraal dateert uit de 13e eeuw, hoewel er aanwijzingen zijn dat er al eerder een kerk op deze plek heeft gestaan. De kathedraal is gewijd aan Sint Joris, de patroonheilige van Georgië, die in het land wordt vereerd vanwege zijn rol als beschermer en symbool van het christelijk geloof. De kathedraal heeft door de eeuwen heen vele veranderingen ondergaan, waaronder restauraties en uitbreidingen. Het interieur is rijk versierd met iconen en fresco's, die verschillende heiligen en Bijbelse scènes uitbeelden. De architectuur van de kathedraal combineert elementen van traditionele Georgische bouwkunst met invloeden uit Byzantijnse en Perzische stijlen, wat resulteert in een uniek en indrukwekkend ontwerp. Het altaar is een plek van diep respect en spirituele betekenis. Rijkelijk versierd met religieuze iconen, kaarsen en sierlijke decoraties, symboliseert het altaar de heilige ruimte waar het goddelijke en het aardse elkaar ontmoeten. De kapel in de kathedraal is een intieme ruimte binnen de grotere kerk, bedoeld voor persoonlijke gebeden en kleinere, meer privéceremonies. Deze kapel is vaak rijkelijk versierd met iconen, kaarsen, en religieuze symbolen die de heilige aard van de ruimte benadrukken. De muren zijn vaak bedekt met fresco's en iconen die heiligen en Bijbelse taferelen afbeelden, wat een diep spirituele sfeer creëert. De kapel biedt een plek van rust en contemplatie, waar gelovigen zich kunnen terugtrekken voor persoonlijk gebed of meditatie, ver weg van de drukte van het hoofdgedeelte van de kathedraal. Kanitha steekt een kaarsje aan in de kapel, haar gedachten gevuld met hoop en gebeden voor iemand die haar dierbaar is. In het zachte schijnsel van het licht, vertrouwt ze op een moment van stille verbinding en wens het beste voor diegene. Sint-Joriskathedraal is niet alleen een plaats van aanbidding, maar ook een symbool van de religieuze en culturele identiteit van Georgië. Het trekt zowel gelovigen als toeristen aan, die de kathedraal bezoeken om haar spirituele en historische betekenis te ervaren.
East Row, Chichester, West Sussex.
Listed Grade II piece by the artist John Skelton.
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Cryptic Holga shot, partial double exposure, angry nature with human intervention.
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Trying square format on Nord 3... Pretty decent camera. I didn't have higher expectations anyway. The ultra wide is also interesting, I'll post some shots the next days.
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In walking the spiral
moving 'I inwardly
and can feel 'with all your senses
The center of my being
In walking the spiral
I leave the old
and lay it in the column
Mother Earth's womb
In walking the spiral
I recognize the life
and to begin to weave
what will emerge anew
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Both the single spiral and the double helix are among the most sacred symbols of Neolithic Europe. They appear on megalithic monuments such as stone circles, temples, burial mounds, loose stones, menhirs - across the continent and the British Isles.
Spiral "oculi" - these are double coils, which have a similarity with the eyes, come mainly from places like the threshold stones from New Grange in Ireland and the temple of al Tarxien, Malta. Similar double coils also feature the Ionic columns of classical Greece.
The "spiral maze" is a commonly used symbol that occurs in all of Europe, from Finland to Cornwall and from Crete to Chartres. Also in northern South America it is present. Spirals placed the snake keeper of the Sumerian temple dar.
The spiral is connected with the idea of death and rebirth, with entry into the mysterious depths of the earth, the encroachment until his heart and leaving the womb in the same way. Sacred dances have imitated this movement, and therefore so use many folk dances, dating from pagan times, the spiral line, move on to the dancers.
"Spiral labyrinth" pattern in churches were taken over by older cult places about which they were built. Labyrinths are not mazes spiral - there is only one way into it, to the center and out again. Not just a cycle, but a journey inward and a return to the outside.
Today we think of the maze only we get lost. In reality it is a InitiationWay - and on the inward journey, it is easier to run than in a maze - even if it seems to be only one way.
Spirals have to do with snakes, with the blood flow, are ecdysis and symbol for instauration. Humans have always been fascinated by the moulting of snakes, it was said that the snake never die, they renew themselves constantly.
In our world we are talking about levels, increase of stairs, up, up ... The spiral stands for cycles, but not as "plain-repeat", but the circle and the development is along the spiral.
Everything is cyclical, but nothing is as it was.
Bucovina is one of the few regions where the art of egg painting is among the most lively and well preserved traditions.
Compared to other folk art manifestations this craft is impressive due to its artistic, decorative compositions and colorful design. In time, the Romanians consolidated the tradition and the custom of redden and painting the eggs in the spring, for celebrating the Christian's greatest feast - The Easter. The painted and decorated egg, a substitute for the Christian divinity that dies and comes back to life again, at the vernal equinox, sacramental eaten on Easter Day, is a symbol of death and resurrection of time and space.
In Romanian language there are a lot of terms used to describe the decorated eggs.The terms "red eggs" or "Easter eggs" refers - through extension - to all types of coloured or decorated eggs, even though not all of them are red or used only for Easter.
These worked eggs require craftsmanship and patience. The most praiseworthy are painted or handwritten eggs, entirely decorated, whose ornamental composition is more like spontaneous rather than elaborated. After playing an important role within a serious of traditional ceremonies and rites, the eggs are meant either for eating - called "lifeless" eggs, scanty decorated - either for being home preserved - these are the "living ones" (not boiled, hollow-out eggs) richly decorated.
Due to the fact they were meant for preservation, "the living eggs" were imbued with remarkable meanings. These eggs are only painted by genuine artists. Each of these eggs, true craftsmenship masterpieces, has its own unique design incorporating delicacy , refinement and imagination.
Egg painting is a moment of great joy, fully attained by the entire family. In countryside villages, especially in Bucovina region, live women famous for their crafts, delicacy and hand skills that have resulted into a perfect egg-painting art. What makes these women so famous is the chromatic harmony and the balanced aesthetics of the art they practise.
Egg-painting is a sophisticated craft, reflecting great refinement, combining talent, sensibility, vocation and moral qualities as well. The decoration technique, the ornamental composition and the chromatic palette decoration are crucial for realizing a beautiful " written egg". For ensuring quality hot wax-writing, the shape, the size and the strength of the egg are essential characteristics to be considered.
The drawing technique consists of covering the egg surface in wax and then, using a special tool made of a thin metal pipe, with a very small diameter, the egg is patterned (written with ornamental motifs).
After the egg shell is carefully cleaned, the egg is hollowed out: these preparations are a must in order to begin the writing of the model, thing that elderly women know from experince. Of ovoid shape, the egg requires a compositional conception often difficult to accomplish. The egg shell is either divided in four sections by drawing two axles (a horizontal line and a vertical one), or considering eggshell's volume, an integrated composition is made.
After the first patterns are made, the egg is dipped in a light color, usually yellow. Then the egg is put into the melted wax just to cover the dye mark. The wax seals the dye so the egg can be dipped in several colors without them running into one another. With each dipping more and more ornamental line are added. The last color to be used is black. In the end, the egg is gently heated, the wax melts down and the egg reveals its whole decorative, multicolor and original beauty. This beauty carries a message of harmony, equilibrium and expressivity. The chromatic palette has its own importance and symbolism, comprising a series of basic colors like yellow, red, navy blue, black and even white. The basic pattern of the compositional register include the geometrical, astral, fito and zoomorph elements; in addition, there is a whole compositional inventory extremly rich in color. There are myriads of motifs used on painted eggs. The most popular ones are: the stray path, the sun , the moon, the ram's horn, the cross, the star, the snail, the prayer, the plogh share, the wave, the zigzags and the stylised flowers.
Nicely arranged in a basket, the eggs are taken into the church so they can be blessed by the priest, are offered as present, sacramental eaten, or, most often, they are preserved for the whole year inside the house, for their aesthetic value. (http://ejournal.eduprojects.net)
National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine - Pyrogiv. Kyiv.
Греческим крестом называют крест, у которого линии имеют равную длину, перпендикулярны друг другу и пересекаются в середине — символ смирения, где человеческая воля во Христе (горизонтальная линия) пересекается Божественной (вертикальная линия).
Vintage postcard, no. FA 328. Photo: Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct (Paul Verhoeven, 1992).
Sharon Stone (1958) is an American actress, producer, and former fashion model. With her role in Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct (1992), she became one of the most talked about actresses of the 1990s, earning both admiration and infamy for her on- and off-screen personae. Cast as an ex-prostitute in Martin Scorsese's Casino (1995), she won an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for her work, as well as the general opinion that she was capable of dramatic acting.
Sharon Vonne Stone was born in 1958 in Meadville, a small town in Pennsylvania. Her parents were Dorothy Marie (née Lawson), an accountant, and Joseph William Stone II, a tool and die manufacturer and factory worker. She was the second of four children. At the age of 15, she studied in Saegertown High School, Pennsylvania, and at that same age, entered Edinboro State University of Pennsylvania, and graduated with a degree in creative writing and fine arts. While attending Edinboro University, Stone won the title of Miss Crawford County, Pennsylvania and was a candidate for Miss Pennsylvania. One of the pageant judges told her to quit school and move to New York City to become a fashion model. In 1977, Stone left Meadville and moved in with an aunt in New Jersey. She was signed by Ford Modeling Agency in New York City. Stone, inspired by Hillary Clinton, went back to Edinboro University to complete her degree in 2016. After modelling in television commercials and print advertisements, she made her film debut as "pretty girl in train" in Woody Allen's comedy-drama Stardust Memories (1980). Her first speaking part was in Wes Craven's horror film Deadly Blessing (1981), and French director Claude Lelouch cast her in Les Uns et les Autres (1982), starring James Caan. She had a supporting role in Irreconcilable Differences (Charles Shyer, 1984), starring Ryan O'Neal, Shelley Long, and a young Drew Barrymore. In 1984, she married Michael Greenburg, the producer of MacGyver (1985), but they divorced two years later. Throughout the 1980s, Stone went on to appear in films such as King Solomon's Mines (J. Lee Thompson, 1985) with Richard Chamberlain, Cold Steel (Dorothy Ann Puzo, 1987) with Brad Davis, and Above the Law (Andrew Davis, 1988) as the wife of Steven Seagal. Stone was often cast as the stereotypical blonde bimbo. She finally got a break with her part in Paul Verhoeven's Sci-Fi action film Total Recall (1990), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. She played the role of Lori Quaid, the seemingly loving wife of Schwarzenegger's character, later revealed to be an agent sent by a corrupt and ruthless governor to monitor him. The film received favourable reviews and made $261.2 million worldwide, giving Stone's career a major boost. She also posed nude for Playboy, a daring move for a 32-year-old actress. But it worked.
Sharon Stone became a sex symbol and international star when she played Catherine Tramell, a brilliant, bisexual author and alleged serial killer in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct (Paul Verhoeven, 1992). Several actresses at the time turned down the role, mostly because of the nudity required. Her interrogation scene has become a classic in film history and her performance captivated everyone, from MTV viewers, who honoured her with Most Desirable Female and Best Female Performance Awards, to a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. She headlined the erotic thriller Sliver (Phillip Noyce, 1993), based on Ira Levin's eponymous novel about the mysterious occurrences in a privately owned New York City high-rise apartment building. The film was heavily panned by critics and earned Stone a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Actress but Sliver became a commercial success, grossing US$116.3 million at the international box office. She starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in the action thriller The Specialist (Luis Llosa, 1994), portraying May Munro, a woman who entices a bomb expert she is involved with (Stallone) into destroying the criminal gang that killed her family. Despite negative reviews, the film made US$170.3 million worldwide. In the Western The Quick and the Dead (Sam Raimi, 1995) with Gene Hackman and Russell Crowe, she obtained the role of a gunfighter who returns to a frontier town in an effort to avenge her father's death. She received critical acclaim with her performance as the beautiful but drug-crazy wife of Robert de Niro in Martin Scorsese's crime drama Casino (1995), garnering the Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. In 1998, she married newspaper editor Phil Bronstein but they divorced in 2004. Sharon Stone received two more Golden Globe Award nominations for her roles in The Mighty (Peter Chelsom, 1998) and The Muse (Albert Brooks, 1999).
In 2000, Sharon Stone starred opposite Ellen DeGeneres in the made-for-HBO drama If These Walls Could Talk 2 (Jane Anderson, Martha Coolidge, Anne Heche, 2000), portraying a lesbian trying to start a family. Stone appeared in two embarassing flops, Catwoman (Pitof, 2004), and the sequel Basic Instinct 2 (Michael Caton-Jones, 2006). In between, she played one of Bill Murray's ex-girlfriends in Jim Jarmusch's Golden Palm winner Broken Flowers (2005) - and walked away with the most memorable and endearing role in the picture - a role that showcases her skills as a disciplined thespian. She was also in the American drama Bobby (2006), written and directed by Emilio Estevez. In the biographical drama Lovelace (Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, 2013), Stone obtained the role of the mother of porn actress Linda Lovelace, played by Amanda Seyfried. Later films include Fading Gigolo (John Turturro, 2013) with Woody Allen, the Italian dramedy Un ragazzo d’oro/A Golden Boy (Pupi Avati, 2014) and The Disaster Artist (James Franco, 2017). In 1995, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2005, she was named Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France. On television, Stone has had notable performances in the mini-series War and Remembrance (1987) and the made-for-HBO film If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000). She made guest-appearances in The Practice (2004), winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, and in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2010). She has also starred in the action drama series Agent X (2015), Steven Soderbergh's murder-mystery Mosaic (2017) and the series The New Pope (Paolo Sorrentino, 2019) with Jude Law. Sharon Stone is the mother of three adopted sons: Roan (2000), Laird (2005) and Quinn (2006).
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A trip to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire and captured this Poppy attached to one of the many Saplings planted around this special place. The Poppy of course is the Symbol of Remembrance and Hope and is such a powerful symbol recognised the world over.
Project 1A: Pictorial Symbol
Course: ARTS-3331 Visual Comunication
Victoria Suarez
In the Graphic Design industry, Visual Communication is essential; we, as artists, have to be able to get a meaning or action across to others by using a simple symbol. This is when the phrase "less is more" comes in hand. With this project, I created symbols that depicted basic baseball movements: pitcher winding up, batting as well as catching.
The To - Do symbol is an empty square box. If it has a dot in the box, it's a priority for the day. A check mark means it's done. A horizontal line means it's deferred to another day. An X through the box means I'm not going to do it. A 'P' means I've made progress. A 'D' means I've delegated it to someone else. A 'T' means that I need tools I don't currently have to do this task, and that I've added getting those tools to the to-do list. The to-do symbols were borrowed from Bill Westermann's system.
I also have pages that are notes about specific subjects -- movies or bands I want to see or hear, websites people tell me about, and so on. There's a whole raft of these symbols now, as my life gets more complicated. Some are borrowed from others.
Update, December 4, 2008: This system reached 3,000 views. It's my most popular photo by a factor of three, I think.