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The coaches continue to keep themselves busy on rail replacement work, and an empty vehicle saw me finally take a photo I've been after for a while!
Within the Greater Nottingham area, Netherfield station serves the areas Netherfield, Colwick, and the edge of Carlton too - although Carlton is the primary station for the area, being more conveniently located, and easier to access - and therefore seeing more passenger usage.
For that reason, Netherfield doesn't see many trains in a day, receiving a smattering of trains centred on the peaks of the day - on Monday to Friday, there are three heading in to Nottingham in the morning, and one heading out; and four coming back from Nottingham in the evening, plus one going into the city. On a Saturday, there's one less afternoon journey from Nottingham; and on a Sunday, services are far more spread out across the day, with three heading in to the city, and two returning.
One of the Sunday journeys was being covered by a rail replacement service on the 30th May 2021, and Volvo B9R/Jonckheere JHV 991 is seen here paused at the entrance to the island platform, working the 0903 from Grantham to Nottingham.
Continued from the other one (until I learn to shoot panorama)
Pele
Wilt Chamberlain - The Stilt
Roberto Clemente
Michael Jordan
Florence Joyner
Tiger Woods
Continuing the college tour pictures this is the next one. I forget what was in this building. After awhile all the tours sort of merge in content.
Photo wise this was shot with my 10-17mm fisheye zoom. I was going to do this in an HDR but instead used the -2.0EV photo and edited it in Camera Raw and Photoshop.
Boards installed, now I need to install the lower frame members and stake them so that back-filling doesn't push this all under the deck. The boards were all pre-drilled (top and bottom) and, although the order of operations might seem a bit odd, it will be easy enough to remove two or three boards, drive a few pieces of rebar into the ground, and then close everything up again ready for backfilling. Donut Bunny hopes to be planting veggies by Monday--that rabbit can be a bit of a slave-driver!
9x12"
acrylic/graphite/charcoal on panel
I made this painting for "Get Lucky" at Soo Visual Arts Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 7pm - 11pm
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The 323-Series started in 1963 and was continued till 2003.
This 323 belongs to the fifth generation and is also known as BF-Series.
For many years this car park was and interesting place to check for old and interesting cars. Since Summer 2018 parking is not for free anymore and this place lost its charme.
1296 cc.
885 kg.
Production 323 5th gen. BF-Series: Jan. 1985-1989.
Original Dutch reg. number: April 10, 1986.
Sold on June 8, 2018 and scrapped soon after this date.
Amsterdam-Z., Bosbaan, Dec. 4, 2015.
© 2015 Sander Toonen Amsterdam | All Rights Reserved
First South Yorkshire have long had vehicles in heritage liveries and B9 37524 YN58ETR has been treated to a repaint, retaining its SYPTE colours albeit amended.
It is seen outside the former SYPTE East Bank depot, now known as Olive Grove
Metro (Short Strand) 2335
Not only does magenta continue to take over in terms of the new allover livery, but it is also taking over in that since the 2014 shot, Ulsterbus have been displaced from Donegal Square North completely. Donegal Square North became the home of Metro’s newest and fastest-growing in recent times group of services - the 26a/b/c to Holywood Exchange/Belfast Met/Titanic Quarter. The area is also marked for Metro’s Cruise Ship Shuttle contracts, which have become ever more frequent over the past number of years.
Additional aesthetic differences are the restoration of First Trust bank, which was completed in the interim of both photos being taken, and the opening of the ‘Visit Belfast’ Welcome Centre, just behind 2335 here.
Ulsterbus services initially were moved back to Wellington Place, but this proved too crowded with Metro 77/78 loading here and the 8/9 corridors offloading here, so some services were moved to the Europa with others moving to Queen Street. Because of these changes, a lot less Lisburn buses lay over in the city centre, like 780 and 426 were doing in the previous picture.
Next update will be at the weekend, most likely returning to Dublin for the majority.
Vehicle Information:
Volvo B9TL
Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini
SEZ 2335
H75F
Vehicle History:
New to Metro depot in July 2008
Vehicle Location:
Donegal Square North, Belfast City Centre
Belfast City - 03.07.2015
Copyright © Mark Long 2015-6
After dropping their helpers at MO, 21V gets underway again on a warm August evening. Quite a crowd had gathered at the pumphouse for the afternoon and were rewarded with 8 trains in a short period of time, including Amtrak 07T.
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Another Lego store visit at Freehold Raceway Mall to promote the event and brought one of the hangar bays as a preview to the store staff.
Two-spotted tree cricket (Neoxabea bipunctata) - female
July 17, 2018
Brownsville, Fayette County Pennsylvania
While photographing this girl, she decided to crawl onto my finger. That didn't surprise me, but what did, was she then proceeded to chew on my finger, and continued to do so untill I returned her to the tree, perhaps ten minutes later. It didn't hurt, and I can only assume she was possibly attracted to salts, and/or oils, on my skin.
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Continuing my Southern Arizona Adventure 2024 with a visit to Bisbee Arizona. This is stage 6 of 9.
I had a good parking space and a little time, so I decided to tour the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum. It is a very professionally curated Museum and connected with the Smithsonian Museum.
The Museum also includes historical items of Phelps Dodge Corporation, including the original boardroom which was in this building. This appears to be a personal safe of James Stuart Douglas. This is a cash register from the National Cash Register Co., Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.
www.miningfoundationsw.org/James_Douglas_2
During the first decade of the 20th century, Douglas, from his position of manager of Phelps Dodge's Moctezuma Copper Company mine and smelter in Sonora, oversaw the establishment of the smelter town of Douglas, Arizona (named for his father, Dr. James Douglas). He also oversaw the construction of a railroad from Douglas to the mines, and organized the Bank of Bisbee and the Bank of Douglas. While in Mexico, Douglas showed his practical bent in earning his nickname of “Rawhide Jimmy” when he ordered the use of rawhide to protect the rollers of an incline from damage by cables. With the onset of World War I, Douglas volunteered his services as a "dollar-a-year" man in supervising the Red Cross stores in France for the entire Western Front. For this, he was decorated by the French government as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. In 1922, Douglas took over the reorganization of the United Verde Extension mine in Jerome, and after four years struck the bonanza that made the UVX famous. Douglas guided the UVX through labor unrest, the Great Depression, and unstable copper prices to a 20-year production record of $130 million, paying stockholders more than $50 million in dividends.
You Haven’t Seen Bisbee Until You’ve Seen the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum
With a history deserving of National Landmark status, it’s only fitting that Bisbee’s past be captured and reflected in a museum like no other. The Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum takes you and your family back in time to the days of the Arizona Territory, telling the story of a copper-mining town’s role in the industrialization of America, a history of your grandparents’ generation. An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum offers an interactive trip back in time for the whole family. The American Industrial revolution not fun to learn about? Think again! Why copper? Find out! The Museum offers the stories of how people reacted to family and social issues through the last 125 years and how their responses helped shape the city, the state, and the nation.
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This museum, one of the Smithsonian Institution's only rural branches, documents the history of Bisbee's mining days as well as the town's contribution to the country's industrialization. Located in the town's main plaza, Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in mining and minerals. It features a remarkable mineral display as well as photographic exhibits, and you can also peruse riveting sections that illuminate the nuances of daily life in the copper mines.
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A small, but informative and interesting museum that is a local affiliate of the Smithsonian. Lots of information about Bisbee during its copper mining heyday. DON'T SKIP THE 2nd FLOOR! it's a beautiful mineralogical display of the variety of ores from the mines around Bisbee. - Jake S. Alexandria, VA.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisbee,_Arizona
Bisbee is a city[5] in and the county seat of Cochise County[6] in southeastern Arizona, United States. It is 92 miles (148 km) southeast of Tucson and 11 miles (18 km) north of the Mexican border.
Bisbee was founded as a copper, gold, and silver mining town in 1880, and named in honor of Judge DeWitt Bisbee, one of the financial backers of the adjacent Copper Queen Mine.
Today, the historic city of Bisbee is known as "Old Bisbee" and is home to a thriving downtown cultural scene. This area is noted for its architecture, including Victorian-style houses and an elegant Art Deco county courthouse. Because its plan was laid out to a pedestrian scale before the automobile, Old Bisbee is compact and walkable. The town's hilly terrain is exemplified by the old four-story high school; each floor has a ground-level entrance.
Natural vegetation around Bisbee has a semi-desert appearance with shrubby acacia, oak and the like, along with cacti, grass, ocotillo and yucca. The town itself is much more luxuriant with large trees such as native cypress, sycamore and cottonwood plus the introduced ailanthus and Old World cypresses, cedars and pines. Palms are capable of growing tall, but are not reliably hardy. At least one mature blue spruce may be seen.
Haiku thoughts:
Dusty streets wind tight,
Colors spill from old brick walls,
Echoes of the past.
Southern Arizona Adventure 2024
Continuing with Cameraderie forum joint effort for regular shooting in January; on this sixth round, no outing for me today, so I'm using a "joker" from last night's hunt. Shot with Minolta MD 50mm f1.4 mounted via speedbooster on Sony A6000.
Continuing my Southern Arizona Adventure 2024 with a stop in Tubac, AZ. This is stage 3 of 9. This is a place I plan on revisiting.
Tubac has several of these Javelina sculptures around town. It was public art project. Each one is decorated differently
ChatGPT says:
Tubac, Arizona, is a charming town rich in history and culture. Founded in the 18th century, it began as a Spanish presidio and later became a hub for artists and artisans. Today, Tubac is known for its vibrant arts scene, featuring galleries, studios, and shops showcasing local artwork and crafts.
The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park offers a glimpse into the area's past, with preserved ruins and exhibits that highlight its significance in Arizona's history. Visitors can explore the beautiful desert landscape, enjoy outdoor activities, and participate in various festivals and events throughout the year.
The town's blend of history, art, and natural beauty makes it a unique destination for those looking to experience the spirit of the Southwest. Whether you're interested in exploring its historical sites or indulging in the local arts, Tubac offers something for everyone.
Haiku thoughts:
Old adobe walls stand,
Artists' dreams in sunlight bloom,
Tubac's heart beats on.
Southern Arizona Adventure 2024,
Lola T70 Mk.3B (1970) Engine 4942cc V8 Production 100 approx
Race Number 41 Grant Tromans + Richard Meaden
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The T70 was produced for Endurance racing with early success coming in Laguna Seca in 1965 with Walt Hasgen's victory in the Monterrey Grand Prix..
Designed by company founder Eric Broadley and in direct competition with the Broadley designed Ford GT40.
In 1966 an open version the Mk.II was built with a Chevrolet V8 engine for the US/Canada Can-Am series winning five out of the seasons six races. The following year saw the arrival of the McLaren and the Lola added only one further victory. A Coupe Mk.III followed and was later joined by the modified Mk.IIIB. The Can-Am car was replaced by the Lola T160
When in 1968 the FIA altered sports car racing rules limiting prototypes to 3000cc an exemption was made for sportscars with 5000cc providing 50 examples had been built, allowing the Lola T70 and Ford GT40 to continue racing. The Ford went on to win Le Mans twice more and the Lola scored a 1-2 finish in the 1969 Daytona 24 hours.
The Chevrolet engined T70 was inclined to suffer reliability problems in Europe where rules required commercially available fuels rather than the Avgas permitted in the USA and usually the Ford V8 or Aston Martin engine was used.
Today in historic racing that problem is largely overcome where engines are slightly de-tuned and the fuel of a higher quality.
During the filming of the Steve McQueen film Le Mans a number of T70's disguised as either Porsche or Ferrari were sacrificed
This car raced at Silverstone in the FIA Masters Historic Sportscar Race
Many thanks for a fantabulous 43,992,809 views
Shot at the Silverstone Classic 14-15 July 2015- Ref 109-512
Today we continue our visit of one of the most iconic monuments of my November photo trip to the southern French provinces of Languedoc and Roussillon, and one of the most famous Benedictine abbeys of all times: Saint Michael of Cuxa.
The origins of the abbey go back to 840, when the monastery was created just after the Muslims were defeated and chased away. In its original locale near Eixelada, this first settlement endured a catastrophic flooding in 878. The 35 surviving monks moved to Cuxa, and under the protection of the earls of Cerdagne-Conflent, the abbey began to be built and prospered as early as the 900s. Cuxa fought for and obtained privileges of jurisdiction, thereby escaping religious authority, except that of the Pope, and secular authority, except that of the local King of Cerdagne.
Appointed abbot by King Sunifred II around 960, Garin (also referred to as Warinus), already head of five other monasteries, introduced a Cluniac reform and cut the last ties with the secular powers. He built a first church to replace the small initial chapel first mentioned in writing in 938. On his way back from a pilgrimage in Rome and Venice, Warinus convinced Doge Pietro Orseolo to abandon power, wife and children, and the pair fled Venice in the night of September 1, 978 —not leaving behind, however, a substantial part of the Doge’s riches, as well as two hermits, Marinus and Romuald. The presence of such illustrious guests at the abbey attracted large pilgrim crowds until the death of Doge Orseolo, in odor of sainthood, in 987. His companions returned to Italy where Romuald founded the order of the Camaldolese.
Warinus died around Year 1000 and was succeeded by the famous Oliba, elected abbot in 1008. He will go down in History as the great builder of Cuxa, as well as the one who considerably expanded the real estate domain owned by the abbey, which was already very substantial.
Decline began for Cuxa, like for so many other monasteries, with the end of the Middle Ages and the weakening and corruption of the faith brought about by the Renaissance. The monks stopped living communal life, the buildings fell into disrepair as the proceeds from the abbey’s domains were diverted and appropriated by the monks, and when it was sold to private owners in 1791, in the wake of the French Revolution, the abbey was in a sorry state. In 1907, an American managed to acquire a number of the capitals of the cloister and exported them to the USA where they formed the basis for The Cloisters museum in New York City.
Monks (Cistercians, indeed) returned to Cuxa after World War I, to be replaced by Benedictines from Montserrat in 1965. Extensive restoration campaigns began in 1940 and the monastery was finally listed as a Historic Landmark in 1958. It still functions as a working Benedictine abbey today.
The galleries of the cloister, built against the venerable Carolingian side wall of the abbey church. The apparel of the cloister and the stone used (marble) tell the story of how prosperous the monastery had become between the 10th century and the early 1100s.
Continuing my Southern Arizona Adventure 2024 with a visit to Bisbee Arizona. This is stage 6 of 9.
Walking around Bisbee, the Cochise County Courthouse is a compelling landmark.
sah-archipedia.org/buildings/AZ-01-003-0016-05
Arizona » Cochise County » Cochise County Courthouse
1931, Roy Place. Quality Hill Rd. at Oak Ave.
"The Cochise County Courthouse is a prime example of the Southwest regional variation of the Art Deco style that was popular internationally in the interwar decades. The decorative motifs found across the elevations are stylizations of native desert flora, signifying the geophysical context of the locale; the jagged roofline is vaguely reminiscent of a Plateresque cathedral, alluding to the region’s Hispanic heritage; and the massive whitewashed walls with small apertures refer to the region’s vernacular adobe building traditions.
The seat of Cochise County’s government originally was located in nearby Tombstone, a mining encampment chosen when the county was formed in 1881. The county seat was relocated in 1929, in a move that signified the supersession of Tombstone by Bisbee. The Phelps Dodge Corporation, which owned the majority of property in Bisbee and operated the lucrative Copper Queen Mine, donated land on Quality Hill for the construction of a new courthouse. Roy Place, a leading Tucson architect who also responsible for the Spanish Colonial Revival Pima County Courthouse of 1929, designed the edifice. Governor G.W.P. Hunt delivered the keynote speech at its dedication in 1931.
"Perched on an artificial plateau, this powerful expression of governmental authority looms over the commercial core to the east. The Iron Man, a statue by Scottsdale sculptor R. Phillips Sanderson, graces the intersection in front of the building. This tribute to the town’s miners was dedicated in 1935, in a ceremony presided over by Arizona Congresswoman Isabella Greenway. The courthouse is fronted by a raised, semicircular plaza edged by a massive balustrade, accessed by two curving sets of stairs, and with a fountain at its center. From the plaza, another grand stair rises to the four-story building. The building is roofed in copper; this material, the town’s lifeblood, is used throughout the building, notably on the ornate copper doors of the main entrance, which bear stylized figures of Justice.
"The structure is symmetrical, with concrete walls that spring from a basement and rise to a stepped parapet, forming a tripartite facade in which the tall central pavilion is flanked by shorter wings. On the central pavilion, the symmetrical fenestration is separated vertically with chevron-topped pilasters. The side elevations are divided into several narrow window bays by similar pilasters, the verticality of which is mirrored by the wispy height of mature cypresses. The rectangular annex, also erected in the 1930s, is a two-story masonry addition placed to the rear and connected to the main pavilion by a wide pedestrian bridge embossed with chevrons. Its rear elevation, although much plainer than the facade, displays the same regional Art Deco detailing as the original block.
"Place’s stylized cacti designs adorn relief panels on the parapet and cornice line and the main doors, which are encased in an earthen-colored stone surround that contrasts with the whitewashed exterior; the surround holds a tympanum with stylized cacti topped by the carved reliefs of two miners, another reference to the area’s primary industry. Geometric, Art Deco lamps further embellish the exterior.
"Inside, the lobby features tile floors and marble-paneled walls with fluted marble pilasters. Decorative bronze grilles encase the windows and glazed doors. Vegetal, Art Deco-styled reliefs adorn the clerestory, between the marble pilasters. The courtrooms are minimally decorated although heavy geometrical ornamentation appears in the door surrounds and chair rails. Throughout the courthouse are examples of art funded by the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project and added several years after the building’s completion. These include A Cavalcade of Cochise County History in the lobby, a six-panel bas relief by R. Phillips Sanderson, and George Seller’s relief map of Cochise County on the second-story stair landing.
"The building remains in use as the Cochise County Courthouse.
Author: Heather N. McMahon
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisbee,_Arizona
Bisbee is a city[5] in and the county seat of Cochise County[6] in southeastern Arizona, United States. It is 92 miles (148 km) southeast of Tucson and 11 miles (18 km) north of the Mexican border.
Bisbee was founded as a copper, gold, and silver mining town in 1880, and named in honor of Judge DeWitt Bisbee, one of the financial backers of the adjacent Copper Queen Mine.
Natural vegetation around Bisbee has a semi-desert appearance with shrubby acacia, oak and the like, along with cacti, grass, ocotillo and yucca. The town itself is much more luxuriant with large trees such as native cypress, sycamore and cottonwood plus the introduced ailanthus and Old World cypresses, cedars and pines. Palms are capable of growing tall, but are not reliably hardy. At least one mature blue spruce may be seen.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisbee_Historic_District
The Bisbee Historic District is a historic district located in Bisbee, Arizona, and has all the essential features of a prosperous, early twentieth century mining town.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[2] The district has 80 contributing buildings, with various architectural styles including Colonial Revival, Mission Revival/Spanish Revival, and Italianate architecture.[2]
Haiku thoughts:
Dusty streets wind tight,
Colors spill from old brick walls,
Echoes of the past.
Southern Arizona Adventures 2024
As April 8th heads our way, we are continuing our total solar eclipse planning. To keep our eyes on the skies we are highlighting several astrophotography focused Flickr groups. Read about them on the Flickr blog today and find your inspiration!
Photo ©: György Soponyai
Now, the good news is that I am FINALLY making a V2 for my half decent SM Zephrix. For those of you who didn't know, I lost him in my recent move, but I know where he is in the house, so I have to search.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to identify and seize a large number of counterfeit, unapproved or otherwise substandard COVID-19 products that threaten the health and safety of American consumers. As of June 1, CBP had seized more than:
•107,300 FDA-prohibited COVID-19 test kits in 301 incidents;
•750,000 counterfeit face masks in 86 incidents;
•2,500 EPA-prohibited anti-virus lanyards in 89 incidents; and
•11,000 FDA-prohibited chloroquine tablets in 91 incidents. “Criminals and other bad actors are trying to profit from the coronavirus pandemic by introducing unauthorized, unproven and potentially unsafe goods into the United States,” said CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan. “CBP continues to target these dangerous shipments while facilitating the entry of legitimate pharmaceuticals and medical supplies that are needed to protect Americans. ”Criminal organizations are attempting to exploit the limited supply of and increased demand for some pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment and other medical goods required to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other products, these criminals are smuggling and selling counterfeit safety equipment, unapproved COVID-19 test kits, unproven medicines and substandard hygiene products through the online marketplace. To combat these criminal activities, CBP is targeting imports and exports that may contain counterfeit or illicit goods. The products in targeted shipments often include false or misleading claims, lack required warnings or lack proper approvals.
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Continuing to hold a grudge, Hera persuaded Tethys and Oceanus to forbid Callisto from entering their realm, the ocean. As a result, Callisto must perpetually circle the Northern Star and never set over the horizon.
Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, has a long history, that starts around 8000 BC, but later there were Phoenician, Carthaginian, Greek and Roman periods. After the Roman Empire had fallen apart the Vandals tried to take over the island but failed. Finally, the Ostrogoths took possession.
Mid of the 6th century Sicily was conquered by troops of the Byzantine Empire. After the advent of Islam, Sicily got attacked by the Arab forces. Raids seeking loot continued until the mid-8th century.
A Muslim army was sent to the island in 827 but met with much resistance. So it took a century to conquer it and even later revolts constantly occurred
In 1038 the Byzantines invaded the island supported by Norman mercenaries, led by Roger. In 1072, after the siege of Palermo, most of Sicily was under Norman control. Roger´s son Roger II raised the status +of the island to a kingdom in 1130. During this period, the Kingdom of Sicily was prosperous and powerful,
The court of Roger II became melting out of culture from Europe and the Middle East. This attracted scholars, scientists, artists, and artisans. Muslims, Jews, Greeks, Lombards, and Normans cooperated and created some extraordinary buildings.
In 1186 the last descendant of Roger, Constance of Sicily married Emperor Henry VI, the second son of Barbarossa. So the crown of Sicily was passed on to the Hohenstaufen Dynasty. Frederick II, the only son of Constance, was crowned King of Sicily at the age of four in 1198. He became "Stupor Mundi", one of the greatest and most cultured men of the Middle Ages.
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William II of Sicily built from 1172 here a fort-like complex of buildings, which included a cathedral, an archiepiscopal palace, a royal palace and a Benedictine monastery. In 1183 the monastery became the seat of the archdiocese of Monreale. The town then developed around this complex.
According to a legend, William fell asleep while hunting. The Holy Virgin appeared to him in a dream, suggesting him to build a church here. After removing a tree, a treasure was found, whose coins were used to finance the construction. Well, it is much more likely that Monreale was founded in competition with the bishop of Palermo, who had commissioned the large Cathedral of Palermo.
This would explain the vast dimensions and the splendour of the "Duomo di Monreale" (= "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova"), that with the cloister, is the only building that survived the times.
The interior is breathtaking, but as the cathedral is about 100 m long, there are distances here, not like inside the "Capella Palatina", where all the mosaics are so "near" - plus the visitors can sit down here - and gaze. It is overwhelming. Here are more than 6000m² of byzantine mosaics.
The Lieselturm in Burg-Gräfenrode near Karben, bathed in mystical evening light, tells the tale of Liesel. According to legend, she aided the poor, which displeased the lords of Carben. As punishment, she was imprisoned in the tower and sentenced to be drowned. Miraculously, she survived and continued her acts of kindness