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C-GCDS: Serial Number: 9137 || 2003
JA711J: Serial Number 33396
Cirque du Soleil (pronounced: [siʁk dy sɔ.lɛj], "Circus of the Sun") is a Canadian entertainment company. It is the largest theatrical producer in the world. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix.
Initially named Les Échassiers ([lez‿e.ʃa.sje], "The Waders"), they toured Quebec in 1980 as a performing troupe. Their initial financial hardship was relieved in 1983 by a government grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations of Jacques Cartier's voyage to Canada. Le Grand Tour du Cirque du Soleil was a success in 1984, and after securing a second year of funding, Laliberté hired Guy Caron from the National Circus School to re-create it as a "proper circus". Its theatrical, character-driven approach and the absence of performing animals helped define Cirque du Soleil as the contemporary circus ("nouveau cirque") that it remains today.
Each show is a synthesis of circus styles from around the world, with its own central theme and storyline. Shows employ continuous live music, with performers rather than stagehands changing the props. After financial successes and failures in the late 1980s, Nouvelle Expérience was created – with the direction of Franco Dragone – which not only made Cirque du Soleil profitable by 1990, but allowed it to create new shows.
Cirque du Soleil expanded rapidly through the 1990s and 2000s, going from one show to 19 shows in over 271 cities on every continent except Antarctica. The shows employ approximately 4,000 people from over 40 countries and generate an estimated annual revenue exceeding US$810 million. The multiple permanent Las Vegas shows alone play to more than 9,000 people a night, 5% of the city's visitors, adding to the 90 million people who have experienced Cirque du Soleil's shows worldwide. In 2000, Laliberté bought out Gauthier, and with 95% ownership, has continued to expand the brand. In 2008, Laliberté split 20% of his share equally between two investment groups Istithmar World and Nakheel of Dubai, in order to further finance the company's goals. In partnership with these two groups, Cirque du Soleil had planned to build a residency show in the United Arab Emirates in 2012 directed by Guy Caron (Dralion) and Michael Curry. But since Dubai's financial problems in 2010 caused by the 2008 recession, it was stated by Laliberté that the project has been "put on ice" for the time being and may be looking for another financial partner to bankroll the company's future plans, even willing to give up another 10% of his share. Several more shows are in development around the world, along with a television deal, women's clothing line and the possible venture into other mediums such as spas, restaurants and nightclubs. Cirque du Soleil also produces a small number of private and corporate events each year (past clients have been the royal family of Dubai and the 2007 Super Bowl).
The company's creations have received numerous prizes and distinctions, including a Bambi Award in 1997, a Rose d'Or in 1989, three Drama Desk Awards in 1991, 1998 and 2013, three Gemini Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Wikipedia)
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A simple twist of the handle bar for a change in direction during cycling.A short and stiff frame is great for quick turns and makes riding the dirt track much easier.
The mountain bike in the early morning light.
Hasselblad 500C, Carl Zeiss Planar 80/2.8, Kodak TMax 100, Stand Development, 1:100, 2Hrs 15Minutes, 28D Celcius, Wide Open, Hoya +3 Close Up Filters, Hand Attached, Colour Scan Mode
Even a packet of Bourbon biscuit could not change the pensive mood of Mr Pritam a student of class 6.He posed for us without uttering a single word..lovely child he was :) Picture taken at Kumartuli,Kolkata,Pashchim Banga,India.
what for?
"changing" is most of the time an easy motto for marketing.
"stay true to yourself" could as easily be one.
The "why" is never mentioned.
EDIT - 7 years later:
No more copyleft, tired of seeing this pic my most faved and viewed. You can purchase it on 500px.
A section of Bastion Falls on a late winter afternoon. Nearly backlighted, which I don’t get a chance to photograph very often. (And nearly icy, which I didn’t get to photograph very often this winter.)
This is downstream from Kaaterskill Falls, which was my intended subject, but the trail was a sheet of ice in places, so we went only as far as this.
Where is the rope and who holds it for me?
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Thema 24 – Flucht oder Wechsel
Den Film wechseln?
Psychologische und mystische Ebene
Stichworte: Wandel, Lebensabschnitt, Motivationskräfte, Wechsel
Das enttäuschte Ego-Bewusstsein möchte die alten Filme verlassen. Das Ende jeder Geschichte führt zur Trennung von überholten Lebensweisen. Ich lebte als Kind, als Schüler, Unternehmer, Leidender, Studierender, glücklicher Mensch. Nach vielen weiteren Stadien befinde ich mich derzeit in einem zufriedenen und entspannten Zustand.
Während eines bestimmten Lebensabschnitts herrscht jeweils eine spezifische Konstellation der Motivationskräfte vor und diese wandeln ihr Verhältnis untereinander. Im Leben selbst ist dieser Umstand daran zu erkennen, dass eine Verlagerung der Interessen stattfindet. Zum Beispiel schätzte man gestern noch den einen Freund, so hat sich die Sympathie zu einem anderen verlagert.
Der Wunsch, aus einem alten Lebensabschnitt heraus zu kommen, entspringt dem zyklischen Wandel der Motivationskräfte. Kann man diesen Wandel akzeptieren, verliert man keine Energie in Widerständen. Daher erscheint es von Vorteil, sich den Wandel der Kräfte bewusst zu machen.
Warum möchte ich meinen Arbeitsplatz mit einem Kollegen tauschen? Habe ich mich in eine Kollegin verliebt, die in der gleichen Abteilung arbeitet? Dann bestimmt die Energie von B4 die Situation. Die Sonne des Eros geht auf und verspricht einen abenteuerlichen Lebensabschnitt. Das Leben als Liebhaber. Ungezügelte Leidenschaften. Ein hohes Maß an erotischer Energie.
Doch B4 versiegt und wandelt sich von der Flut zur Ebbe. Viele Dramen entstehen, wenn man mit allen möglichen Tricks versucht, der verrinnenden Anziehung (Faszination oder Liebe) Einhalt zu gebieten.
Das Leben will sich stetig wandeln auch wenn es immer einmal wieder lange Abschnitte der Stabilität und Kontinuität hat. Ich erlebte viele Jahre, in denen sich nichts zu ändern schien und sie fühlten sich grau und leer und als verlorene Zeit an.
Es gibt das Gefühl von verlorener Zeit und wenn man dieses gerade empfindet, möchte man am liebsten die derzeitige Situation verlassen, doch die Umstände erlauben es vielleicht nicht. Man fühlt sich gefangen.
Wer reicht das rettende Seil? Wie kann man aus alten Filmen aussteigen?
Die neu erscheinenden Motivationskräfte bilden dieses Seil. Und wenn ich die Kräfte wiederum zu ihrer Quelle zurück verfolge, nenne ich diese den Schöpfer. Für den Schöpfer könnte ich Buddha oder Tao sagen. Analog ist für mich der Begriff Bewusstsein. Und dieses göttliche Bewusstsein liegt in jedem einzelnen. Und in diesem geht es auf wie eine Sonne am Morgen.
Welche Ebene des Lebens möchte ich verlassen? Welchen Lebensabschnitt transzendieren? Beziehung? Arbeitsverhältnis? Weltanschauung? Von einer christlich geprägten Weltanschauung kann ein Wechsel hin zu einer buddhistischen geschehen. Von einem abhängigen Arbeitsverhältnis kann ich in die Selbstständigkeit wechseln. Aus einer auf Hass basierenden Beziehung kann ich in eine Liebesbeziehung erfahren. Dies sind nur einige wenige Beispiele für Wandel und Wechsel, für etwas, das auch mit dem Begriff Schicksal umschrieben wird.
Wohin führt das Seil, an dem ich mich in einen neuen Lebensabschnitt ziehe? Die Zukunft ist ungewiss, Idee und Ahnung sind vielleicht vorhanden, doch nichts ist greifbar. Die Vergangenheit bleibt zurück. Und wenn man dem Wandel zustimmen kann, bleibt sie in Dankbarkeit, Anerkennung und Ehre zurück.
Widerstand gegen den Wandel erzeugt Groll und man bleibt im Alten sitzen obwohl die Umstände ständig unbequemer werden.
Die Vernunft rät längst zum Ausstieg aus dem alten Film, doch die Erfahrung der alten Motivationskräfte wie etwa Hass, Eifersucht, Begierde sind vielleicht noch nicht abgeschlossen. Dann bleibt man noch stecken und die Tage schleppen sich dahin. Es ist die Zeit langer dunkler Wintertage. Doch auch diese Zeit unterliegt dem Wandel. Plötzlich taucht ein Seil auf wie aus dem Nichts. Vielleicht ist es nur ein Strohhalm, doch es wird möglich, die Freiheit des nächsten Schrittes zu sehen. Die Frühlingssonne lässt den Schnee schmelzen. Die für lange Monate erstarrte Natur erwacht in eine neue Wachstumsphase.
All jenen, die vor einem Wechsel stehen, wünsche ich ein Seil, einen Helfer, einen Engel. Man schafft nicht alles alleine… ;-)
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Digital Art – own resources
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Over 50,000 people marched in London, England to campaign for climate change ahead of COP21 in Paris, France (Photograph: Matthew Kirby)
changes in attitudes
Nothing remains quite the same
With all of our running and all of our cunning
If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane
RIP Jimmy Buffet, December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023
As the ship started to pull away from Curacao and the libations started to flow there was a definite "climate change" that took place. Everybody started to loosen up and let go of their worries, exactly what you're supposed to do when you go on a cruise. Niccy and I were hopeful that this attitude would remain for the rest of the trip, I guess we had a Wait and See sort of mindset.
Niccy and I just got back from a 2 week cruise down in the Caribbean, a trip that was supposed to be in the UK but thanks to the whole covid fiasco that was not meant to be. We were on the P&O Britannia and as we quickly found out we were the only Americans aboard! We had a good time, got to see some new ports and enjoyed the weather.
Taken at the Winterberg right before sunrise. The blue hour before sunrise is so beautiful. More beautiful when you see the stars.
Love to see the combination of stars, mountains and trees.
I got up early with an idea to try somewhere new but I hadn't anticipated that the snow would be quite as picturesque. Rather that waste it, I decided on the way to detour instead to Curbar.
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21/12/2016 6°C in Home Gym, but training heats one up fast ! But I've never been so tired in my life...... In this photo I had changed plates( from one set to the next) on each dumbell, by 0.25kg ............... Managed just over 2/3 of the normal chest workout ultimately.
"One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world."
Malala Yousafzai
Monitor leads her class-mates in a lesson on the vowel sounds in their classroom near Krishnarajpet, Karnataka.
Toa Bomonga. Reforged
Toa Bomonga
Kanohi: Obelisk (Mask of Growth)
Element: Stone, Sand & Iron Sand
Weapons: Level 10 Meteor Breaker Hammer
(Originally larger but decided to tone it done in size to be lighter and easier to use.
would be a level 20 hammer with the extra weight of the the second head)
Great Diablos War Axe
Ultra durable and Sharp to last forever.
Obliterates and Cuts through the largest and hardest rocks and thick armor.
Protosteel Drill Spear
A mighty spear that doubles as a gunlance
penetrates armor and breaks weapons at super sonic speeds and explodes a burst of sand & rock
Berserkers
Mini feet add-ons allows for greater kicking strikes that launches targets or objects far and fast or smashes to pieces
Powers:
Sand bending, creating hazardous dry storms
and towers of stone
side effects: chance of rust, slowness and increased weight
able to retreat & hide in the the sand & stone in perfect stealth
Bomonga spent his matoran days as a builder, carving and often finding treasure and ore he would use in forging stronger better weapons & armor for himself, his fellow villages and other villages in need. he took his duty very seriously and with pride, like Hafu and a few other hard working matoran of each tribe, some helping him set up shop. often he would go adventuring away from his shop and village, finding more and new material to work with, trade & make repairs if needed, if he found a favorite dig-site or some place that was worth his time, he would honor it with a statue of his image or a highlight of the surrounding area. Bomonga's life would change one day, new doors would open, his skills great as they are would improve greatly with new ability's and powers, the Stone Artist matoran would face his destiny when he unearthed a strange stone he only heard from stories long past, a mysterious stone radiating with power, glowing from the cracks hidden under rock, most likely forgotten by the makuta or piraka, Bomonga reached for the stone, it glowed intensely before it faded and absorb into his hand, it continued as it flowed up his arm and through his whole body as it grew and transformed into a new and stronger generation of Toa.
Custom eyes and painted mask by @driftingmoc
The mask designer @rothanaki on instagram
[...] Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent [...]
-- Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. (American Baptist Minister and Civil-Rights Leader. 1929-1968)
Nikon D70, Tokina 12-24 f/4, 12mm - f/18 - 0.8s - HDR 3xp +2/-2EV
Calcata, Italy (January, 2010)
One thing I like very much in Sichuan is the "Changing Mask ance" I love the lively song they play when they changing mask... so fast and at a blink of an eye, they change the mask on their face. All mask are colorful just like these souveneir masks. One of fame of Sichuan and I also like Sichuan food.
Shot was taken at the souveneir corner at the temple that worships Li Ping, the great wiseman who at old time built the dam to divert water to Sichuan by dividing water using structure like fish mouth and digged another river by cutting the rocky mountain using fire to heat and water to cold to accelerate the decaying of rock. All are done by the help of people in the city he was a governor.
This dam lasts and is used till present and the place is one of UNESCO World Heritage.. The place and the mountain is the location of history in the Three Kingdom era too, if I dont remember it wrong.
I really like this place and would like to stay longer, for its lovely and poetic city. I am sad to know this place, the nearest place to earthquake center was severely damaged and schools collpased taking away many children's lives.
The world is wide and the places I once stepped are all special for me.. that once in life I was there and those memories remain lifetime...
Li Ping Temple
Dujiangyuan
Sichuan, China
One thing about living in our area of the country is the scene does not stay the same for too long. As a season changes from one to another, the scene changes with it in quite a dramatic fashion.
The shot above is about the same location as the shot below. This one is taken in winter and the other early fall when the weather was still warm
We can change our mind. We can start over. Possibilities...
Wow.... every once in awhile... you wake up, and someone drops an anvil on your head... like, in a good way... and things suddenly make sense!! (Yes, and if you really know me.... these are the days you have to worry about....)
Of course, in a few hours, it may all become a bad idea again... or I'll have totally forgotten it altogether and will have moved on to another stupid thought.... but for the moment! Yeah .... it's all good!! (and how cool is it that there is always a photo to illustrate my lunacy?!!) Wow....