This woman's tattoo makes me want to finish my back piece. though mine is a different design, it follows the same path.

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The 78th Kaikoura Three Day Trial was held on the traditional date in June, now named King’s Birthday Weekend. 76 solo entrants and 7 sidecars tackled the sections at a different property each day.

The first day was at Birches Road, Oaro, in fine weather with no frost. 3 laps of 12 sections, with no deep mud this year, and just a couple of sections in my grade that I couldn’t clean. Day 2 was held at Dairy Flat off the Inland Kaikoura Road, with fine weather and again no frost. A longer loop today with 4 laps of 10 sections. Only one tricky section in my grade, so points were low.

Sunday night saw us congregate at the Whaler Hotel for a meal and presentation to David Chambers who was riding at his 50th Kaikoura event. A great achievement and no doubt he will notch up a few more.

Overnight some periods of heavy rain could be heard on the roof of our accommodation, however this reduced to just some occasional light rain showers once we got to the venue. Half a dozen sections in the creek, with 3 laps of 12 sections in total. Some higher scores on this last day, but easier sections in our grade this year compared to previous.

Then to prize giving before disbursing for home. The event is supported by riders throughout New Zealand with a large number travelling from the North Island as well as regular competitors from across the full length of the South Island. A notable point is the number of families taking part with two and even three generations competing at the event. The large field of 10 Junior riders completed the same sections and loops as senior riders on all days. Seeing this number of Juniors completing the weekend, and their riding skills is great for the future of the sport.

The placings for each class are on the Pioneer Website. Stand out rides were Finn Pearce riding the red line and looking great on the bike. Each time I see him his riding has improved and he must surely be a future champion. A great ride also by Stuart Lawton on a 70’s Twin Shock TY taking first in Twin Shock, but also first in Intermediate. The Sidecar classes also saw some new pairings and new outfits this year. Stand out ride must be John Lawton who, with Conner Newton in the chair both had large smiles all weekend.

The first really big storm of the rainy season started in the wee hours this morning and will continue, they say, through most of the day. Different species exhibit markedly different reactions to the thundering shound on the cabin roof.

(Lower to upper: Emma, Finn, Guinness, Jax.)

Dodge Viper ACR or Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, which would you choose? It's a toughie but I'd go for the 360.

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Here are new flowers of a different Climbing Bedstraw (Galium nuttallii) in the Rubiacae plant family. You can make out 4 tiny stamens surrounding a two-part stigma. Most things come in fours with these tiny flowers on the whorled plant stems. The flowers really are tiny - less than 1/8 inch across. This plant is a climber that leans on other natives. If you compare this photo of Galium porrigens, you can see some differences. The leaves are less spiny and not so shiny. (San Marcos Pass, 1 April 2014)

Plants in the genus Galium are another kind of "collector's plants" in our mountains. We have many different species with tiny flowers that all look the same, and they are difficult to key out. Some have berries, and some have dry seeds. They are one of my favorites.

A different view of The National Mall in Washington DC. Unfortunately this area of The Mall is now closed off I believe due to turf restoration which is sorely needed but will be closed until December 2015.

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The annual Wales Audit Office stakeholder conference - Same Picture, Different Lenses.

Different View to the Harbour in Sassnitz/Ruegen Island;germany

I was trying to get photo of her face but she was shaking the web and I could not focus on her so I played around with the saturation instead,

Coming around the rampart I couldn't resist trying to capture the light coming down through the trees.

This is what happens when you wake up go hit on a ball machine at 5 am.

Locos in a different light

A bit of sunshine brings out the Harlequins!

Duffield LNR.

Questlove DJed most of the night, playing short snippets of a whole slew of different songs. Here "Puttin' On The Ritz" segues into "All Around The World".

I still can not believe how different both my children look. I absoultely love it. One has blue eyes the other brown. One has my husband's hairline the other has my father's hairline. The mouths are different. The eye shapes are different. The noses are different. Alixe has my mother's nose.

I can't wait to see what Alixe looks like at Max's age.

Golden Gate

Eataly, Roma Ostiense

Hello twiinz!

Last week, all of you had to do a Winter Couture shot for the TWODELS magazine of this year's winter collection. Me and the twiinz have seen gorgeous, fantastic and . . . interesting shots. But hey! This was your first theme, and the first time your twiinz showed me how they model. Anyhow, even if it's the first theme, we still need some twiinz going back home! BUT we also need the cover of the TWODELS magazine. Let's see . . .

*Don't blame my harsh jugement. I know it sometimes can be a little bit hard to take. But that's the way it is. :)*

NO ORDER FOR THE JUDGING!

Avalon & Alia : I must say, those cat hats are quite cute! It's really different from other winter clothes. That's what I like about this first picture. Plus you're looking very confident and stunning here, just as if you were ready to rock out the TWODELS magazine cover! Though there's one thing I don't like about this photo : the background. I don't think it fits in the 'winter mood'. You could have also changed the lighting, and make it softer. So it'd would have looked more like you were posing for a winter collection.

Note : 8.6/10 Congrats! :)

Iris and Tamara : Wow. Your poses and faces connections are perfect. You look absolutely gorgeous, and the outfits are great. I don't think there's anything bad about this picture. I see two girls that have a lot of potential, and show it! By the way, those blue eyes are breathtaking. You're lucky...

Note : 9/10. Congrats! :)

Rose and Lana : Girls . . . this is . . . a-mah-ziiiiing. You used so much creativity! And I think originality is one of the most important skill for a top model. You did it very, very well. And let's talk about your looks ; wow! You two are real redhead beauties that can definitly wear pretty winter clothes! Good job.

Note : 9.6/10. Congrats! :)

Victoria and Allison : OMG! Allison is totally stealing the show here! You're one of the most gorgeous girl this week, and you've got one of the best outfit! Even though I think Allison looks a lot more like a model than Victoria on this shot, I still think you did a great job. I like the way this picture's having a soft lighting. It's really "winter-ish". Awesome first shot!

Note : 9/10. Congrats! :)

Mary and Ashley : Ok girls, now this is what I was looking for. You blew me away! The snow flakes, the soft ambiance, the outfits...and you, looking so gorgy! It looks like you spent your life posing for magazines. There's nothing bad about this pic. Bravo! I love it.

Note : 9.8/10. Congrats!

Rachel and Bree : Wow, wow, wow! Are you secret top models? This is flawless! Your clothes are to die for. It remembers me a lot of Coco Chanel stuff. I like everything about this picture, as well. You're pretty, girls, and you show it up. You know how to use your beauty. Great job!

Note : 9.3/10. Congrats!

Rylan and Reesey : This is a nice winter shot, but Rylan is looking a bit stiff. On her auditions pic I really liked her and immdediately thought she'd be an awesome poser, but here she disaspointed me. Reesey is looking pretty good, though. She stands out a lot! But only 1 on 2, it's not enough. I want both of you to look as gorgeous as Top Models. Well, girls, I know you can do better than this.

7/10. Congrats! :)

Hope and Esperanza : I like the background and your coats. Othwerwise, I think your makeups kind of ruined the whole thing. I'm not a big fan of those colorful colors. You should have chosed something a little sweeter and softer to represent Winter Couture. Your poses are super great, though. But this is not your best shot.

7/10. Congrats!

Spencer and Riley : Wow! Those outfits are the best out of the bunch! So vintage and edgy at the same time! You wear them really well, and I think your outfits are making the picture. The background is a little bit boring, but you girls are looking so gorgeous that we don't even notice it! Have you ever posed? It looks like you did! Great job.

8.5/10. Congrats! :)

Stacey and Gwen : You look truly pretty here! I like the snow flakes all over your face, it's so 'winter-ish'! Even though there's one thing I dislike : if there wasn't any snow flakes, we couldn't tell it was a Winter Couture shot. The outfits didn't caught my eyes, and I'd have liked to see you from head to toe, which is something important 'cause the challenge of this week was to present a Winter Collection. Overall, it's not a bad picture. But I would have excepected more.

6.9/10. Congrats! :)

Jason and Kayleigh : .. The theme wasn't 'Let's play in the snow!'.Though, this picture looks like it is. You disapointed me. You guys don't look as stunning as you should have. Plus we can barely see your outfits. I repeat ; you had to show me the TWODELS magazine winter collection! It's a funny picture, but not what I wanted.

5/10. Congrats! :)

Sindel and Patricia : Uhm...I have to say ; you look pretty and have great poses. But I don't really like the whole thing. The picture is blurry and the background is boring. Perhaps you could have done better than this? I don't know. Sindel, Patricia. Huge disapointment here. Sorry if I sounded rude.

4/10. Congrats! :)

Jackilyn and Jonah : Even if this is shot is a little blurry, I think you have awesome outfits and that you look great. You improved a lot from your audition picture! It's not WOW, but it's not EW either. You respected the requirements, and I like that.

6.7/10. Congrats! :)

Ok! Judging's over! But who will be on the TWODELS magazine cover? And who will have to leave us?

HERE'S THE PLACES (from best to worst) :

And the girls that are going to be on this week's TWODELS magazine cover are...

1st Place : Mary and Ashley!!! (RainbowDoll489) CONGRATULATIONS. According to me you've done the BEST job this week. And the best always need a prize! Hehe! :D Congrats, you guys are representing this year's TWODELS magazine winter collection !

Set: Different Strings

Modelo: Priscila

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The sunglasses - I think they are Blue Blocker sunglasses.

"Different by Design," the theme of Monday night's TED Salon, co-hosted with frog design, London, April 19, 2010. Photo: TED / Robert Leslie

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I've been feeling a bit different lately. My sight has been poor also. And my neck has been hurting like hell.

I asked my parents to take a look but they couldn't see any difference.

Weird :(

(Lucis filter in photoshop, hence the "hairy looking back"),

• Look at it big on black •

Une roue panoramique de 40 mètres débarque à Saint-Malo

Dans la nuit de lundi à mardi, du matériel lourd a été livré quai Surcouf sur le terrain du gestionnaire du port de Saint-Malo Edeis, afin d'édifier une imposante roue panoramique

« C’est un rêve de gosse qui mûrissait depuis quatre ans », souligne d’entrée de jeu Thibault Hector avec son frère Morgan. Les bien connus restaurateurs de Saint-Malo intra-muros ont fait construire une grande roue de 40 mètres de hauteur, fraîchement sortie d’une usine hollandaise, qui devrait offrir « une vue panoramique du Cap Fréhel à la pointe du Grouin à Cancale ». Ses éléments ont été livrés dans la nuit du lundi 16 au mardi 17 mai 2022, quai Surcouf.

Au Quai Surcouf puis à l’entrée de la Route du Rhum

L’attraction occupera deux emplacements différents au cours de l’année 2022.

La roue panoramique sera présente au Quai Surcouf pendant trois mois, puis déménagera à Rocabey, dans l’ancien emplacement où se trouvaient les silos pour marquer l’entrée de la Route du Rhum jusqu’au 7 novembre 2022.

Morgan Hector

Le Malouin précise aussi que « le choix du terrain du Quai Surcouf est le fruit d’un consensus d’acteurs locaux qui se sont réunis depuis un an ».

Dotée de cabines fermées

La dernière fois que Saint-Malo a vu une grande roue s’installer, c’était en janvier 2016, à l’occasion de la fête foraine de la Sainte-Ouine. Mais cette nouvelle roue n’aura rien à voir :

Plus qu’une simple grande roue, ce sera une roue panoramique à attraction touristique, dotée de cabines fermées pour offrir une expérience divertissante et éducative par rapport à notre territoire.

Avec sa hauteur de 40 mètres, la roue panoramique sera probablement un des édifices les plus élevés de la ville après le clocher de la cathédrale, haut de plus de 70 mètres.

Cette attraction arrive également à point nommé à quelques jours du Salon nautique de Saint-Malo qui se tiendra à côté du Quai Surcouf, du 26 au 29 mai 2022.

Impossible de la manquer ! Le manège domine désormais de ses 40 m de hauteur le paysage malouin. Vue imprenable sur la Vieille Ville et les bassins. Depuis 10 h samedi, elle est ouverte au public. Tarifs : 8 € pour les adultes et 6 € pour les enfants. Elle va fonctionner tous les jours dès 10 h du matin jusqu’au coucher du soleil.

La roue panoramique ouvre ce samedi à Saint-Malo

La roue panoramique, installée avenue Louis-Martin, à Saint-Malo, ouvre au public ce samedi 21 mai, à 10 h.

La roue panoramique de Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine) est prête à accueillir le public. Après deux jours de montage et une journée réservée aux tests de secours et de sécurité, la grande roue ouvrira ce samedi 21 mai 2022, à partir de 10 h.

Haute de 40 m et dotée de 30 cabines fermées de six places, elle offrira une vue sur toute la baie de Saint-Malo.

Déménagement à Rocabey

Morgan et Thibault Hector, à l’initiative de ce projet, ont prévu d’ouvrir la grande roue tous les jours de 10 h au coucher du soleil. Elle restera pendant trois mois sur le quai Surcouf, avenue Louis-Martin, en face des remparts. Elle sera ensuite installée à Rocabey, à l’entrée principale du village de la Route du Rhum jusqu’au 7 novembre.

La nouvelle est arrivée ce vendredi soir comme un coup de tonnerre. La grande roue à peine installée sur les quais de Saint-Malo par les frères Hector, elle devra être démontée avant la fin de la semaine prochaine. La raison invoquée par la mairie de Saint-Malo par un communiqué de presse reçu il y a quelques minutes ne surprendra personne. Le comité de quartier d’Intra-Muros a saisi le tribunal administratif compétent à cause des nuisances sonores qu’ils ont peur de devoir subir ces prochains mois.

On se souviendra que le même comité de quartier Intra-Malo s’était déjà fait remarquer dans le passé en demandant l’arrêt des animations musicales dans le centre-ville historique de la Cité Corsaire afin que leurs membres « puissent faire la sieste » en pleine journée et en pleine saison touristique. Une autre fois, le comité demandait à pouvoir faire un casting des artistes se produisant dans les rues. Et dernièrement, en février, à l’occasion de la Sainte Ouine, l’un d’eux demandait au maire de Saint-Malo d’arrêter la fête foraine à cause des nuisances sonores.

Lassé de tous les procès déjà encore sur de nombreux autres sujets, la Ville de Saint-Malo a immédiatement décidé de faire démonter cette grande roue pour ne plus en entendre parler et donner raison aux pisse-froid d’Intra-Muros.

Un comité de soutien s’organise en ce moment même et une manifestation « pro grande roue » est prévue dimanche 22 mai à partir de 15h sur l’esplanade Saint-Vincent.

diversity

recognizing and valuing differences among people

often it is difficult to find out

there is a hidden truth ...

This panel explored different investment opportunities and learnt why all foreign investors agree that Bosnia and Herzegovina is an attractive opportunity that cannot be missed. The country’s strategic geographic position, investor-friendly legal environment, favourable trade agreements, competitive tax and customs systems, low operating costs, and talented people make it a destination full of potential for profitable investments.

In his welcoming speech, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr. Denis Zvizdić introduced the country’s great investment potential. He was followed by Sir Suma Chakrabarti, EBRD President, who described some of the Bank’s wide-ranging activities to promote sustainable growth and innovation in the Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina aims to encourage potential and existing investors to the country, and so is at the disposal of investors at every phase of their projects; from starting a business and selecting a location, to networking with relevant institutions and stakeholders, implementing the project and expanding business.

This special session focused on specific areas in which Bosnia and Herzegovina has enormous investment potential. Boosted by planned strategic investments, these focus areas can yield high profits and generate overall economic growth. Areas of specific interest include the energy sector, metal processing and automotive industry, furniture manufacturing, food processing, the tourism industry, and IT sector.

The audience heard success stories about private sector initiatives, and how abundant resources can be turned into profitable investment projects with the potential for further growth. Specific examples include:

- Bit Alliance, an association of 58 major IT companies with more than 2800 experts.

- Olympic Centre Jahorina, host of Winter Olympic Games in 1984 and Youth Olympic Games in 2019, recognised as the most promising winter resort in the Western Balkans region.

- Prevent Group, the largest private sector company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a global contract manufacturer with strong sales and logistics expertise.

- MS&Wood, a design-oriented solid wood manufacturer which has won awards at many international fairs.

- Mljekara Livno (Livno Diary), the brand owner of “Livanjski cheese”, a high-fat solid cheese with a specific flavour that is widely recognised as a top quality product.

Moderator

Charlotte Ruhe

Managing Director, Central & South Eastern Europe, EBRD

Keynote

Suma Chakrabarti

President, EBRD

Denis Zvizdić

Chairman, Council of Ministers of BiH

Speakers

Edin Deljkic

President, Bit Alliance

Igor Gordic

Representative, Olympic Centre Jahorina

Almir Jazvin

Member of Supervisory Board, Prevent Group

Zdravko Markov

Commercial Manager, Mljekara Livno

Dino Osmanbegovic

Advisor to the Management Board, MS&WOOD d.o.o.

(this might hurt)

All three photos posted today were taken the day before yesterday, 29 May 2015, on a trip way down in southern Alberta. A small group of us spent the day at the Whaleback, climbing the ridges, doing a species count. We had such a great day, finding all sorts of things of interest - plants, mosses, lichens - and in my case, insects, animals and birds, too : ) In fact, anything and everything, lol.

The weather was good for walking, not too warm and, up till the last part, dry. When I say "walking", the word "strolling" is perhaps more accurate - with friends like this, there seems to be something of interest every few feet. This kind of outing really suits me and my body! We were so lucky that the rain stayed away for most of the day. When I went on this outing in May 2013, it rained all day, though I still managed to get plenty of photos. The day was overcast with low cloud, making scenic shots rather unpleasant.

Just before taking the turn for the road leading to a place to park, we stopped at a spot down by the river and did a search there. I was thrilled to bits to find three or four Tent Caterpillars on a plant next to a large rock and thought what a way to start the day. After taking a few photos, I walked to the other side of the rock and noticed what almost looked like a circular patch of lichen growing on the rock surface. A closer look revealed a mass of dozens of these caterpillars, with several others climbing up in single file to join the rest. Still makes me itch all over, just thinking about it, lol! Did I take a photo? Yes, of course I did, and I will post one in the next day or two.

Another highlight of the day for me was when I happened to notice a tiny spot of bright red deep inside a distant Early Yellow Locoweed flower. I zoomed in for a photo and thought it looked like it might be a Ladybug. Couldn't count the spots properly, so I very gently parted the petals to get a better look. Unfortunately, it crawled on to my hand and wouldn't return to a petal until after I had taken two or three shots, and then it immediately moved out of sight. I was so happy to find that it was a different kind of Ladybug, though I had seen one a few years ago - still have to check the ID, but I believe it was a Convergent Ladybug.

Part way through the day, I stayed behind while the rest of the group climbed to a higher ridge, and I explored the lower ground. It was a place where I knew I wouldn't get lost - but I did have to wait till at least some of the others returned a few hours (?) later, as others were needed to create an opening to climb though the barbed-wire fence again : ) I found plenty to photograph and it was quite a feeling to be so high up with such an amazing view all around, and to be alone up there. While I sat to eat lunch on a rocky outcrop with a couple of trees, a tiny Sparrow (of some kind) came to visit a couple of times and sing for me. Also, there were maybe half a dozen Brewer's Blackbirds that stayed around the area for much of the time, flying or perched on low bushes. A truly magical time.

The rest of the group had a great time, too, and saw Parry's Townsendia flowers and lots of Balsamroot in bloom. Fortunately, I had seen the Townsendia before on a brutal hike to Picklejar Lakes several years ago. Two years ago, I had also seen hillsides at the Whaleback covered in the bright yellow Balsamroot flowers. I did manage to find several plants huddled together lower down, so was happy to get a few photos of these bright and cheery flowers. As usual, their large leaves and beautiful flowers had been well-nibbled by the caterpillars that live on them. I didn't notice the tiny Crab Spider with its prey until I went to edit the photo late last night.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balsamorhiza_sagittata

Altogether, a wonderful day in an incredibly beautiful place with great company! Many thanks, Robin and Cedric, for giving me a ride there and back - appreciated it SO much! And Sandy, if you happen to read this, I guess I have to thank you for not letting me know that you wouldn't be going, lol!

Rancho De Taos, New Mexico

Different angle.

Final Project:

You will be required to work on a project that includes photographing (a minimum of) five different individuals in the style of your choice. Once you have selected the style, keep it consistent throughout the series.

You will also need:

1. an establishing shot (an image that tells us something about your idea. For example if you were to do a series of chefs the establishing shot could be a close-up of a measuring spoons.)

2. a self-portrait, with a brief artist statement

Side Note: A lot of thing didn't come through like I had wanted. Had flakey models, then scored on a really expressive friend of a friend, and I got these new to me models that showed up and kicked ass, then I got severely sick and ended up in urgent care Monday, etc. But hopefully I was able to get domestic abuse portrayed like I wanted to. I decided not to try for sexual abuse because no matter how I tried it, it could be construed as porn, and that isn't something I wish to ever touch upon.

Artist's Statement:

Emmy's work is influenced by elements in the world that most people consider to be imperfect, broken, or weak. She builds upon imperfection because it is the only true indicator of character and beauty. She captures imperfection as the summit of her art. She is inspired by things that surround her every day, and uses them as a creative base. As the proud divorced, single mother of five closely spaced children she has no shortage of material from which to draw.

With her work, it is difficult to ignore the obvious experience and background Emmy has in graphic design. In addition to photography and graphic design, she is an entrepreneur, business ideas person, CEO of a small assessment corporation, movie scriptwriter, mother, and friend to all, even those pesky telemarketers if they happen to catch her on the telephone at home.

The most important thing to Emmy is the opportunity to create art. To be an artist, even an unknown one, is more important to her than going forth and finding notoriety. She feels the only way for her to create is to continue growing as an artist whether by introducing new techniques, new mediums, or a combination of both. Her primary focus is on creating art that reaches across boundaries. She creates art that speaks figuratively and demands its own place within its world. She tries to create art that will link people to her, and with her.

Fast Facts on Domestic Violence

Battering on women is the most under reported crime in America.

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States; more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. "Violence Against Women, A Majority Staff Report," Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, 102nd Congress, October 1992, p.3.

Three to four million women in the United States are beaten in their homes each year by their husbands, ex-husbands, or male lovers. "Women and Violence," Hearings before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, August 29 and December 11, 1990, Senate Hearing 101-939, pt. 1, p. 12.

One woman is beaten by her husband or partner every 15 seconds in the United States. Uniform Crime Reports, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1991.

About 1 out of 4 women are likely to be abused by a partner in her lifetime. Sara Glazer, "Violence, Against Women" CO Researcher, Congressional Quarterly, Inc., Volume 3, Number 8, February, 1993, p. 171.

Approximately 95% of the victims of domestic violence are women. Statistics, National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women, Ruth Peachey, M.D. 1988.

Police report that between 40% and 60% of the calls they receive, especially on the night shift, are domestic violence disputes. Carrillo, Roxann "Violence Against Women: An Obstacle to Development," Human Development Report, 1990.

Battering occurs among people of all races, ages, socio-economic classes, religious affiliations, occupations, and educational backgrounds.

Fifty percent of all homeless women and children in this country are fleeing domestic violence. Senator Joseph Biden, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Violence Against Women: Victims of the System, 1991.

A battering incident is rarely an isolated event.

Battering tends to increase and become more violent over time.

Many batterers learned violent behavior growing up in an abusive family.

25% - 45% of all women who are battered are battered during pregnancy.

Domestic violence does not end immediately with separation. Over 70% of the women injured in domestic violence cases are injured after separation.

Domestic violence is not only physical and sexual violence but also psychological. Psychological violence means intense and repetitive degradation, creating isolation, and controlling the actions or behaviors of the spouse through intimidation or manipulation to the detriment of the individual. "Five Year State Master Plan for the Prevention of and Service for Domestic Violence." Utah State Department of Human Services, January 1994.