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After the success of my first attempt at photographing water drops I thought I'd try again: This time I wanted some more controlled shots so it was out with the squeeze a sponge technique and in with a plastic bag suspended above a pan with a small hole in it to give a steady(ish) stream of drops. Again it was many many attempts for a couple of good shots (you could never have done this with film!).
When I saw this it reminded me of the scene in Terminator 2 when the T-1000 gets melted down and then the liquid re-forms into another Terminator
<1/125 Second; F13; ISO100; 50mm using a Raynox DCR-250; Nikon Speedlight SB-24 for bounce flash off a silver reflector
Kiefernstraße was inaugurated on 30 September 1902, and apartment blocks were built for the workers of the neighbouring Klöckner steelworks, the first apartments being occupied in 1905. In 1975 the buildings became municipal property, following the closure of the steelworks. It was planned to demolish the houses and create an industrial estate on the site.
In 1977 the owners began to terminate existing tenancy agreements, although affordable housing was scarce in Düsseldorf. By 1981, when over 100 apartments had already been evacuated by their original tenants, social services placed refugees, mainly from Africa, in some apartments. Following that, 60 apartments were taken over by people looking for somewhere to live.The authorities negotiated with an action group representing the squatters, and finally concluded agreements legalizing the squats,but they also indicated that they would not tolerate further squats, since the apartments were needed for refugees.Further squats followed, however, and the municipal authorities reacted with charges of criminal trespass.
In cooperation with a neighbouring action group, the residents collected over 600 signatures, demanding that the town re-think the town planning, keep the street, and turn over the apartments to the residents. The town did nothing while the residents began to improve the apartments, which had been neglected for years. In 1982, residents were evicted from other areas of the town and some of them moved to Kiefernstraße.
The squatters lived on the odd-numbered side of the street.
On 2 August 1986 Eva Haule, a member of the Baader–Meinhof Gang, was arrested, together with two Kiefernstraße residents in Rüsselsheim. This was followed by a massive raid with 800 police. For a time, the street was cordoned off by police.There were further raids and demonstrations in the course of the following year. Helmut Linssen [de], then General Secretary of the CDU in North Rhine-Westphalia called Kiefernstraße the centre of terrorism in the Federal Republic of Germany[b] In 1987 the authorities concluded tenancy agreements with the squatters. Many of the tenancy agreements ran until 30 November 2008, which resulted in insecurity for the residents. In September 2008 the tenants were informed that the tenancy agreements would be renewed indefinitely.
In 2007 new subsidized housing was erected at the corner of Erkrather Straße on the former car park of a Henkel works that had closed. Next to that, a drive-in restaurant was built. A Portuguese restaurant moved into the premises of the former Swan workers' pub. The new building complex of the district and regional courts was built within walking distance of Kiefernstraße. In March 2010 a large centre for specialist retailers was opened on an adjacent site.
Present
Kiefernstraße is home to 800 people from 40 nations, including punks, doctors, and lawyers. It has long been a meeting point for alternative culture. The house fronts are painted with images reflecting some of the ideas and aspirations of the residents. Claimed to be the biggest graffiti wall in the world by some it is a stopping off point for many tourists who enjoy snapping their own personal image of the best alternative yet to "ordentliche Mietverhaeltnisse"[citation needed]. A measure of anarchy still reigns in this unusual street which attracts more visitors than its contrasting opponent "Koenigs Allee" in the center of Duesseldorf.
The former squatters still mainly live on the odd-numbered side of the street.
This is the last sight of the ISS (International Space Station) in last night's transit. This was at the brightest point just before it passed through the terminator (from day to night in orbit). It took about 5 seconds to go from the brightest thing in the sky to nothing. Luckily right before it went behind my house...
From Peter Kokis of Brooklyn RobotWorks. The BT-800 exoskeleton is now four years old and at Version 5, weighing over 140 lbs.
He's made from ordinary household items, mostly bathroom-related, mostly from the toilet...seriously.
Photo credit to Alan Camuto.
kristin.eonline.com/ - Meet the Cast of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Signing and Screening Event, Golden Apple Comics on Melrose - Sat., Sept. 13, 2008
kristin.eonline.com/ - Meet the Cast of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Signing and Screening Event, Golden Apple Comics on Melrose - Sat., Sept. 13, 2008
kristin.eonline.com/ - Meet the Cast of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Signing and Screening Event, Golden Apple Comics on Melrose - Sat., Sept. 13, 2008
And then all the madness ended... for now. Because next year there will be Fallas again. With creativity and art. And fireworks. And noise. And people celebrating in the streets. And the grand finale, the crema. When all goes up in flames.
With my friend Paul, I spend five days in Osaka, Japan. The trip provided much refreshment, and excitement, not to mention many challenges. It was my first visit to the country, and, I feel, it certainly won't be my last, as there are still many places left to see, and so many new things to learn.
We had several destinations highlighted on our itinerary, the foremost of which was Universal Studios. We spend an entire day there, going on rides and more often than not, queuing for them. The excruciating wait times were worth it, however, for such exhilarating fun, especially on the Hollywood Roller Coaster, my personal favorite. The next morning we followed up that successful endeavor with a trip to the Himeji Castle, a place which came highly recommended by my colleague, whose succinct description of the heritage site was, "awesome." Indeed, as a history buff, I enjoyed walking the storied grounds and climbing through the maze-like interior of the keep which was designed not so much to comfortably house the royal family as to confound the invading enemy. The castle is a must-visit. Other attractions of note include the Osaka Aquarium, and the Tennoji Zoo; both teemed with animals of every shape and size. We also at length ventured into several shopping districts inside of which were myriad stores, selling all sorts of fashion and gadgetry, countless restaurants and several gambling parlors - the Japanese, it seems, love their slot machines as much as the Hong Kong Chinese love their horse racing. Lest I forget, we frequented several video arcades to play the latest and greatest games; Paul played well, while I more often than not got 0wn3d. There is a lot to do in Japan.
Japanese culture, of which I've heard so much, really is distinct and separate from other Asian cultures. Their patterns of action and their peculiar artifacts certainly aren't the same as those which feature prominently in Hong Kong. For one thing, the MTR culture was more civilized and less stressful: people queued up for trains and let passengers alight first before permitting themselves to board; cellphones never rang and cabin cars were as quiet as bedrooms at midnight; and to imagine all of these people enforce their norms without public service announcements, without any coddling, conspicuous signs - that's amazing. What proved difficult was trying to find a garbage can. It was easier to find a vending machine, from which one could purchase a variety of drinks or cigarettes, than a bin in which to dispose of these delectable, perishable goods.
As for the general citizenry, they were most accommodating and hospitable, with several individuals going out of their way to help Paul and I find our way around the dense sprawl of the city. Language wasn't a concern despite our limited Japanese; amazingly enough, our comfort was their concern! I won't forget their selfless service, as one day, I hope, I'll be able to return the favor. That the girls were quite attractive and that I demonstrated a propensity to ask attractive girls for directions go without saying; however, I understand now that their sexiness and sophistication stem not from comely faces but coherent attire. Rather than adorn themselves like a typical Mong Kok girl in a ridiculous neon rainbow palette, with jeans or unseemly spandex underneath dresses, skirts or other tops better left to stand alone, Japanese girls opt for more somber, sensible colors - black and cream-colored - and what's more, they aren't afraid to whip out the tasteful pantyhose or to show some skin, even. We had plenty of time to ogle the ladies, and to their credit, freezing temperatures weren't enough to dissuade many of them from forsaking, icing their shorts, as we saw countless pairs being worn on the street. That's what I call fashion professionalism!
Overall, Japan is a marvelous little land full of the eccentric, as well as the endearing. It was a fascinating place to explore, and I'm thankful that it was done in the company of my friend , with whom candor was not at a premium. We both learned a lot and look forward to the next trip!
kristin.eonline.com/ - Meet the Cast of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Signing and Screening Event, Golden Apple Comics on Melrose - Sat., Sept. 13, 2008
Completely by chance, as I was crossing the bridge at Great Rocks Junction, Derbyshire (south of Peak Dale), DB 60039 could be seen approaching. It worked the 6H02 0910 Arpley Sidings to Tunstead Sdgs, and is seen terminating.
kristin.eonline.com/ - Meet the Cast of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" Signing and Screening Event, Golden Apple Comics on Melrose - Sat., Sept. 13, 2008