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Title: Akbar's tomb
Other title: Tomb of Akbar
Date: circa 1605 (begun) 1612-1614 (finished)
Current location: Sikandra Rao, Uttar Pradesh, India
Description of work: Construction of the tomb is thought to have been in progress when Akbar (reg 1556–1605) died and was ""...completed between 1612 and 1614 by his son, the emperor Jahangir (reg 1605–27). The contribution of each has been debated: the form of the building seems characteristic of Akbar's reign, while some of the decoration is typical of Jahangir."" R. Nath, Oxford Art Online
Description of view: Close up view of a highly decorated ceiling of mostly blue and gold with a lantern hanging in the center.
Work type: Architecture and Landscape
Style of work: Mughal
Culture: Indian (Islamic)
Materials/Techniques: Stone
Source: Pisciotta, Henry (copyright Henry Pisciotta)
Date photographed: 10/28/2008
Resource type: Image
File format: JPEG
Image size: 2304H X 3072W pixels
Permitted uses: This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses are not permitted. For additional details see: alias.libraries.psu.edu/vius/copyright/publicrightsarch.htm
Collection: Worldwide Building and Landscape Pictures
Filename: WB2008-0472 Akbar Tomb.jpg
Record ID: WB2008-0472
Sub collection: tombs
monuments
Copyight holder: Copyright Henry Pisciotta
Unfortunately there is currently a problem with Flickr as many of my photographs are failing to upload.
This is one of my favourite events of the year.
It is claimed that a record 60,000 people turned out for the LGBTI+ Dublin Pride Parade on Saturday, about double the previous year’s numbers. To be honest it appeared to be bigger than this years Saint Patrick's Day Parade and it was a lot more fun.
Unfortunately I met one very nasty person who took great exception to the parade and the Indian Hippy in charge of the country.
This year I had more-or-less decided not to photograph this event because of the current heatwave. Both myself and my camera have suffered badly from overheating over the last ten days so I have decided to remain indoors as much as possible.
However when I discovered that it passed very close to my apartment I decided that it might be a good idea to go along and take a few photographs.
This is from the first film roll that I've used in more than 5 months maybe. Camera: Pentax me (gift from my uncle)
27.11.2010.
TOTW: tiny words.
for those who don't know, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is something that occurs every november. professional and aspiring novelists attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days (which translates into writing 1667 words per day.). just because we can. and because we're insane.
so at this point i'm at 30,686 words. i should be at 45,009 (according to a monthly breakdown of wordcount.).
fun facts: i won NaNoWriMo last year, my final wordcount being 52,081. and i wrote 8703 words in one day last year :D
back to work! <3 (watch my progress here.)
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Currently there are two very ugly barriers on the road known as the Marina and I am not sure as to why they are there but they may have something to do with crowd control when there is a match at the GAA stadium. I first became of the barriers when I discovered that Google Maps failed to gain access to the section between the two barriers. The area is attractive but it urgently some care and attention as it is badly run-down.
The Mariana dates from 1900 and at the time was later described as follows: "The Marina is a delightful, tree-lined promenade on the south bank of the River Lee, of which it commands some exquisite peeps. Easy of access, this promenade is a delight to visitors, and has been greatly improved in recent years, a bandstand having been provided; there are also seats and rustic shelters at intervals. Within easy reach of the park and racecourse."
Currently the Marina is in the process of being redeveloped as a public amenity. Demolition work on the old Showgrounds was completed late last year, paving the way for the construction of the multi-million euro project includes the redesign of the entire Marina, from the Shandon Boat Club to Blackrock, including grounds around Páirc Uí Chaoimh [GAA stadium] and the Atlantic Pond.
Pima Air and Space Museum
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4E PHANTOM II
Current Markings: United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, 1973
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was designed as a missile-armed fleet defense fighter for United States Navy. In 1962, the U.S. Air Force selected the F-4 for its own use as both a fighter and a fighter-bomber. Originally designated F-110 by the Air Force the plane became the F-4C under the unified designation scheme ordered by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
The F-4E is a greatly improved version of the Phantom with numerous improvements to the engines and electronic systems. The most recognizable change is the addition of an internally mounted gun for air-to-air combat. This addressed the greatest combat weakness of the Phantom. The F-4E is the most produced version of the Phantom with a total of 1,387 built for the U.S. Air Force and foreign customers.
The aircraft on display was in service from 1967 to 1992. It had the distinction of serving with the USAF Thunderbirds from 1969 to 1974. It is authentically configured for overseas deployment with a full compliment of drop tanks.
Technical Specifications
Wingspan: 38 ft 5 in
Length: 63 ft
Height: 16 ft 6 in
Weight: 55,957 lb (loaded)
Maximum Speed: 1,485 mph
Service Ceiling: 62,250 ft
Range: 1,885miles
Engines: Two J79-GE-17, 17900 lbs thrust each
Crew: 2
The XO-3, Cerise, as she stands on Aug. 24, 2011.
New interface:
White Avocet Racing II saddle
GB Randonneur Bars
Gray Newbaum tape
Sakae CTP-400 pedals
Cinelli stem 100mm
press release:Summary
Project status: Current
Region/county: South-east Wales
Start date: End 2014
End date: 2019
Cost: Total project costs circa £220m
Design and build contractors: Costain Ltd, with Atkins, Ch2M & RPS
This project is registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (external link).
Why are we doing it
The existing A465 was built in the 1960s and is a single three lane carriageway with two lanes in the uphill direction and one in the downhill direction. A regional traffic study in 1990 identified the need to improve this road. This improvement to the A465 is critical to the social and economic regeneration of the Heads of the Valleys area.
The width of the road restricts traffic flow and opportunities for safe overtaking. In many areas there is poor visibility. Accidents on this stretch are concentrated around junctions and areas with poor visibility
This improvement to the A465 is critical to the social and economic regeneration of the Heads of the Valleys area. It will improve access to key services, jobs and markets supporting inward investment to areas such as the Ebbw Vale Enterprise Zone.
Current progress
Some of the construction progress to date includes:
2 new bridges at Glanbaiden roundabout have been completed and will be open to traffic soon.
The concrete arch bridge at Gilwern has been erected and the traffic is running through the arch. This bridge is the largest of its type in the world.
The footbridge at Gilwern has been lifted into place and will soon be open for use.
Extensive work has been carried out along the length of the scheme to steepen the surrounding ground and enable widening of the carriageway.
The works have included the construction of 6200m of retaining walls to date and installation of over 6000 soil nails.
The 2 road bridges at Saleyard are nearing completion. These will be open for traffic use before the end of 2017.
A total of 33 diversions to Statutory Undertaker apparatus (water mains, gas mains, phone lines and electricity supplies etc.) have been completed. These have included major diversions work to two high pressure gas mains and a water main that required a new 1.5m wide, 100m long tunnel at a depth of 20m below the surface.
The treatment of a number of old mine workings uncovered near the Brynmawr junction.
The abutments for the Gateway Bridge at bridge at Brynmawr have been completed. Work will begin on the crossing structure at the end of Summer 2017.
Over 4000 trees have been planted within the scheme footprint.
Timetable
Contractor appointed: 2011
Public information exhibitions: Throughout 2011
Statutory process to obtain powers to build the road: October 2013 – Dec 2014
Public local inquiry: March 2014
Construction began: End 2014
Completion: 2019
5 Year environmental aftercare and defect correction: 2024
How we consulted
We consulted on improvements to the A465 between Abergavenny and Hirwaun in 1994 as part of the process to develop the preferred route for the whole project.
In 2011 we held a series of public information exhibitions, presentations to local interest groups and meetings with local landowners and businesses We gathered information at these events to help the team understand how this section fit with local priorities, objectives and policies. This influenced the scheme design.
We held exhibitions of the draft orders in November 2013. These provided details of the final scheme which we then took through the statutory planning process.
An independent inspector held a public local inquiry in March & April 2014, where supporters and objectors to the scheme were able to present their case.
Alternative routes proposed by objectors were considered in a public inquiry alongside our published scheme.
Costain have a dedicated Community Manager and a Public Liaison Officer, Jeff Mapps, as part of their site team.
If you have a concern or query, you can contact Jeff Mapps by email: Jeff.Mapps@costain.com or on 07739634021 or 0845 600 2664 (24 hours).
You can also write to:
Costain Ltd
A465 Section 2 Project Office
Ty Gwyn Road
Twyn Wenallt
Gilwern, Abergavenny
NP7 0BQ
The Roman Theatre of Mérida is a construction promoted by the consul Vipsanius Agrippa in the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, capital of Lusitania (current Mérida, Spain). It was constructed in the years 16 and 15 BC.
Photo David Emery for Joe Geranio at Julio Claudian Iconographic Association
All these items have sold...sorry...
For current alcoholic related items see
stores.ebay.com/1-Antique-and-Vintage-Collectibles/Beer-B...
or for more collectibles see the storefront
This is another tribute to the Rockies and its early mining and farming... the following was retrieved from the next page of Crofutt's GripSack Guide of Colorado, Vol. II.---1885:
Teamsters, $25 to $35 per month and board.
Bullwhackers, $25 to $35 per month and board.
Muleskinners, $30 to $40 per month and board.
Farm Hands, $20 to $30 per month and board.
Cattle and Sheep Herders, $20 to $30 per month and board.
Brick Layers, $3.50 to $4.00 per day.
Cooks, $25 to $100 per month and board.
Harness Makers, $2.00 to $2.25 per day.
Coachmen, $15 to $25 per month and board.
Farm Boys, $10 to $15 per month and board.
Office Boys, $3 to $6 per week.
Waiters, $25 to $30 per month and board.
Dining-room girls, chambermaids, laundresses and general housework, $20 to $30 per month and board.
Clerks, from $1.00 to $5.00 per day—depends upon ability.
Board, from $4.50 to $6.00 per week.
Cooks, and girls for private families, are in great demand—all over the state.
It is best in coming to Colorado, hunting for work, to bring along a little money so you can pay your way into the mining regions, if you fail to obtain work in Denver, or the neighboring towns, and above all things, don’t come to Colorado unless you are determined to make a good honest record. Keep away from the gambling houses, barrooms and bagnios and you are all right; visit them, and you are lost; may be, with your “boots on.” : George Crofutt, 1885.
German Currents 2013
7th Annual Festival of German Film Los Angeles
presented by the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles and the American Cinematheque
with the support of Deutsche Welle, German Films, the Friends of Goethe and ELMA.
In cooperation with the Consulates General of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Opening Night.
October 4th -7th, 2013, Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
i dont really like how risers look but my wrist are sore from skating so no more bullhorns for now, looks way meaner with the syntace, and yes its not drive side, dwi
total mess currently and not done...but.
debating on returning the white desk and going for the Vika system (with the pine top and the white rolling hairpin legs).
www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60136557
www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50138199
Thoughts????
current pedal board.
signal chain:
ernie ball volume jr (with boss tu-2 tuner)
vox clyde wah wah
mxr dyna comp
ibanez ts 808
paul c's timmy
zvex box of rock
eh micro pog
boss noise supressor (under the riser, not shown.)
bbe sonic stomp
malekko 616 analog delay
tc electronics nova delay (run stereo)
boss rv-5 (run stereo)
Pima Air and Space Museum
FIESELER Fi103-A1 (V-1)
HÖELLENHUND
SERIAL NUMBER 121536
Current Markings:
Luftwaffe Flak-Regiment 155(W), France, 1944
As the world's first operational cruise missile the Fi103 was the first of the so-called "Wonder Weapons" that German leaders felt would snatch victory from defeat. The concept of a self-guided flying bomb powered by a pulsejet engine originated in 1942 and quickly captured the attention of the German Luftwaffe, which was suffering high losses in bombers and crews. The Fi103 first flew in December 1942, but problems in both production and operation of the new weapon delayed its first operational use until June 12th 1944 when the first V-1s were fired at London. Eventually, more than 5,800 of the missiles would land in England killing over 8,000 people.
Service History:
Probably built in the infamous Mittelwerk underground factory sometime in early 1944. This factory used forced labor from the Buchenwald and Nordhausen Concentration Camps to build V-1 and V-2 missiles. The missile was captured by the First Canadian Army in the summer of 1944 in France and shipped to Canada for study. It was stored by the Canadian government for many years before being sold to a small private museum. In 2005 it was purchased by the Pima Air & Space Museum and brought to Tucson for display.
Technical Specifications:
Wingspan: 17 ft 7 4 in
Length: 27 ft 5 in
Height: 4 ft 8 in
Weight: 4,807 Ibs (loaded)
Maximum speed: 408 mph
Service Ceiling: 8,840 ft
Range: 148 miles
Engine: One Argus 109-104 pulsejet with 807 pounds of thrust Warhead: 1,784 pounds of Amatol 39A
V-1 Launch Site Representation:
The diorama assembled here is intended to convey a general impression of what a V-1 launch site was tike in the early spring of 1944. The V-1 sites were scattered all along the coasts of NW Europe, within range of central England. We see here a pair of Luftwaffe personnel, a Senior Corporal and mechanic, performing inspections of the V-1 and the launch control panel. The launch control unit would have typically been inside a bunker, but is displayed here for easier viewing. The site is surrounded by a thin leafy French forest which is being used to provide a bit of cover from marauding Allied fighter bombers, such as Typhoons & Thunderbolts, and tactical bombers, like the B-25 in the SW corner of this hangar, which were constantly on patrol against V-1 launches, the code for these types of targets was 'Noball'.
Initially V-1 emplacements were permanent style installations, but Allied air power reduced most of these to rubble and forced the Germans to create mobile launch units. The vast majority of V-1s were deployed from mobile units. A launch site like this would not have survived much past early July of 1944.
Currently inaccessible, this well would have been used for nuclear testing after Faultless and Adagio.