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This ball lasted over 13 years and survived many catches, throws and the occasional chews. Had to place it in the snow in memory of my best friend, who loved trying to find it in the winter, especially.
Taken for the "Cotton" theme for Macro Mondays. This was a Christmas gift for Cosmo. He's pretty much destroyed this "durable" toy.
Bristlecone pines (Pinus aristata), the most durable living entities on this planet, are known to have achieved lifespans of several thousand years. A native of the American Rocky Mountains, these conifers are found at elevations which exceed 8,000 feet and are often found right at the timberline,11,500 feet. Colorado contains the most easterly found environments for bristlecone pines in the United States.
This is taken on Mount Evans Scenic and Historic Byway, the highest paved road in North America, a grove of remarkable trees whose gnarled trunks and knotty branches have stood here since the Roman Empire ended some 1,500 years ago. These trees are known for their ability to survive in very harsh conditions for a very long time; the oldest known specimen, which is located near Craig, is believed to be at least 2,461 years old.
Hope you all have a wonderful evening and thank your for your visit and support!
The little inventor and his trusty owl build a steam engine…
Skippy envisioned his universe with the help of the following innovative creations:
{-Maru Kado-}'s Barn Owl!
Contraption's The Operator's Overture Train Engine, The Repairman's Requiem Train Car, The Stratus Sailors Train Car, Mark's Lamp, Mark's Shelf with Books, Mark's Revolving Book Case, and The Story Teller Clock!
kunst's Screwdriver, Mechanic's Cloth, Vintage Oiler, Bolts & Nuts, Nuts Jar, Bolts Jar, Industrial Bench Lamp, and Welder Bench!
8f8's Storyteller's Burrow Old Armchair and Old Rugs!
NOMAD's Science Lab Cabinet!
zerkalo's Books!
anxiety's Quebec Hall!
The little prince wears the following durable styles:
Hotdog's Spencer Jumper!
Katatonik's Juggy Hat!
Contraption's Worker's Gloves!
Contraption's Machinist Goggles!
Let's keep building a world founded on kindness and compassion where everyone can create a brighter today!
Deep in the woods miniature Marasmioid (Pinwheel) mushrooms bloom following the rain. For more information on these durable mushrooms see:
www.flickr.com/photos/eden_b/29367840684/in/dateposted-pu...
and
www.mushroomexpert.com/marasmioid.html
Deciduous woodland, West Quebec, Canada
Camera: Olympus EM5 MkII
Lens: Pentacon 29 mm f2.8 (M42)
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found in the old sewing box of my husband's grandma:
"Nomotta Regia Beilaufgarn - 4 Fache Haltbarkeit"
darning / reinforcement yarn, probably made in the middle of the last century and advertised with "four-time durability"
Macro Mondays - theme of November 21, 2022: Vintage
(width of this image: 4 cm at most)
Taken with the manual Laowa 60mm ultra macro lens (here with a magnification of about 1:1)
HMM ! I will catch up in the late evening
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gefunden im alten Nähkästchen der Oma meines Mannes:
"Nomotta Regia Beilaufgarn - 4 fache Haltbarkeit"
Stopfgarn, der wohl aus der Mitte des letzten Jahrhunderts stammt
Macro Mondays - Thema am 21. November 2022: Vintage
Aufgenommen mit dem manuellen Laowa 60mm Ultra-Makro-Objektiv (hier mit einer Vergrößerung von etwas mehr 1:1)
Only a glimpse of the blossoms of "Ipê Branco" (Tabebuia roseoalba) a Brazilian tree, first described in 1890 as Bignonia roseo-alba.
Scientific name: Tabebuia roseo-alba
Popular names: "Ipê-branco-do-cerrado", "Ipê-do-cerrado", "Pau-d’arco", Honey's plant
Family: Bignoniaceae
Category: Trees, Ornamental Trees
Climate: Subtropical, Tropical
Origin: South America
Height: 6.0 to 9.0 meters, 9.0 to 12 meters, above 12 meters
Luminosity: Full sun
The "Ipê-branco" is a deciduous tree, with exuberant flowering, native to the Brazilian "cerrado" and swamps. It has a straight trunk, about 40 to 50 centimeters in diameter and fissured bark. It is small to medium in size, reaching 7 to 16 meters in height when fully grown.
Flowering usually occurs at the end of winter or spring, between the months of August and October, while the tree is completely stripped of its leaves. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and white or slightly pink.
The fruits are pod-like and contain numerous membranous, small, whitish, winged seeds.
The "Ipê-branco" is a tree of great ornamental value, which values landscaping projects both for its showy flowering and for its elegant shape and bluish crown.
In addition to its ornamental qualities, this "ipê" features wood of excellent durability, moderately heavy, with a smooth and glossy surface, good for internal finishes in civil construction.
* It seems that this particular tree stepped forward and decided to flower in the fall. But it is not uncommon that it ends up flowering twice a year.
So let's hope that between September and October new flowers will be available for appreciation.
* I put the name "Ipê" between hash marks because I couldn't find a translation into English, since it is a genuinely Brazilian tree. "Cerrado" is the second larger biome of Brazil covering about 25% of the national territory.
Flowers and angels are heavenly creatures…
Flowers are like winged angels,
And angels, like sunny flowers,
Are worthy of admiration and adoration,
They are not waiting for retribution and reckoning
Heaven, they are divinely pure.
Flowers and angels are heavenly creatures…
They delight us with their beauty,
Their habitat is gardens
In the huge house of the universe,
Above them the light shines from a
distant star unknown to us. (This rose is from my garden)
🇫🇷 S'étendant sur les vastes savanes du nord de la Tanzanie et du sud du Kenya, le peuple Maasai est le symbole vivant des traditions durables de l'Afrique de l'Est.Depuis des siècles, les Maasai vivent en harmonie avec la faune et les plaines, leur mode de vie pastoral étant façonné par le rythme, le respect et la résilience.. Leur mode de vie semi-nomade est né de la nécessité de préserver ces écosystèmes fragiles en déplaçant les troupeaux en fonction des pluies saisonnières.Chez les Maasaï, le bétail est tout : nourriture, monnaie d'échange et identité culturelle.
🇬🇧 Spanning the vast savannahs of northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, the Maasai people are a living symbol of East Africa’s enduring traditions. For centuries, the Maasai have lived in harmony with the wildlife and the plains, their pastoral way of life shaped by rhythm, respect and resilience. Their semi-nomadic way of life arose from the need to preserve these fragile ecosystems by moving their herds in accordance with the seasonal rains. For the Maasai, livestock is everything: food, currency and cultural identity.
🇩🇪 Das Volk der Massai, das sich über die weiten Savannen im Norden Tansanias und im Süden Kenias erstreckt, ist das lebendige Symbol für die beständigen Traditionen Ostafrikas. Seit Jahrhunderten leben die Massai im Einklang mit der Tierwelt und den Ebenen, wobei ihre Hirtenkultur von Rhythmus, Respekt und Widerstandsfähigkeit geprägt ist. Ihre halbnomadische Lebensweise entstand aus der Notwendigkeit, diese empfindlichen Ökosysteme zu erhalten, indem sie ihre Herden entsprechend den saisonalen Regenfällen umhertreiben. Für die Massai ist das Vieh alles: Nahrung, Tauschmittel und kulturelle Identität.
🇪🇸 Extendiéndose por las vastas sabanas del norte de Tanzania y el sur de Kenia, el pueblo masái es el símbolo viviente de las tradiciones perdurables de África Oriental. Desde hace siglos, los masái viven en armonía con la fauna y las llanuras, y su modo de vida pastoral se caracteriza por el ritmo, el respeto y la resiliencia. Su estilo de vida seminómada surgió de la necesidad de preservar estos frágiles ecosistemas, desplazando los rebaños en función de las lluvias estacionales. Para los masái, el ganado lo es todo: alimento, moneda de cambio e identidad cultural.
🇮🇹 Distribuito nelle vaste savane del nord della Tanzania e del sud del Kenya, il popolo Masai è il simbolo vivente delle tradizioni secolari dell'Africa orientale. Da secoli, i Masai vivono in armonia con la fauna selvatica e le pianure, e il loro stile di vita pastorale è caratterizzato da ritmo, rispetto e resilienza. Il loro stile di vita seminomade nasce dalla necessità di preservare questi fragili ecosistemi spostando le mandrie in base alle piogge stagionali. Per i Masai, il bestiame è tutto: cibo, moneta di scambio e identità culturale.
I went ice fishing this evening in hopes of having a fish to show here but that didn't happen as you can plainly see. So I'm substituting these leftover hepatica leaves that caught my eye on the forest floor a couple days ago. Surprisingly, these hepatica leaves emerged and started photosynthesizing in late March, nine months ago, continuing that food production all summer and fall. In fact they could still be adding sustenance to the root system right now since they're considered to be evergreen and are not buried by snow yet. These durable leathery leaves will last all winter and their dark maroon color will absorb precious warming sunlight in early spring to thaw the soil beneath them and boost new growth.
For a magazine I made this photo. It stands for durability and being economical. It was great fun to make this. I had to "snitch" some coins out of the piggy bank of my daughter though hahaha! Hope you like it.
I have a special fondness for bamboo, not because they grow everywhere here in Indonesia but because of the philosophy behind it. Bamboo could easily bend in strong winds, but they rarely break. It is its durability and vitality that amazes me the most. HGGT!
Huon pine is an extremely durable wood. That is why it was prized in the 19th century for ship building. It was (and still is) very plentiful on the south west coast of Tasmania. In fact a number of early 19th century sailing ships were constructed in Macquarie Harbour on the west coast. Today, it is better known as a preferred timber for expensive furniture.
This red marker buoy was made in the mid 19th century and spent many years in service in the Tamar Channel. Considering its exposure to all weather conditions, it remains in good knick.
* If you've got a minute here's a great little article on the virtues of this amazing wood:
www.australianwoodwork.com.au/blogs/news/what-is-so-speci...
I found two old roll films in a shoe box with photos. The box moved more than five times with me and was last in the basement. Now I have developed one of the films, an Ilford HP5.
Caernarfon Castle in Wales was finished 720 years ago!
This is the original building. Guess they didn't use much MDF then.
Happy Fence Friday.
Explored: A million thanks everyone.
We have a fair number of native black walnut trees here and they seem to have wildly different size crops from one year to the next. I don't remember this particular tree having any nuts before this year when it had a lot. I cracked one open and the nuts are surrounded by thick, black husk material that stained my hands. The nuts are edible for humans and the durable wood is highly prized. Anyway, this is a new one for my prairie seeds set.
More species info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_nigra#Wood
Durable L-plug with wire protector and regular plug.
Three black rings divides the plug in four sections : ground, microphone, left and right ( = stereo) and two black rings makes three sections: ground, left and right.
( I learn a lot from my two sons! One of them actually suggested I photograph his headphone plugs for MM)
Connu et reconnu pour son patrimoine industriel remarquable, le site de Tour & Taxis est en pleine reconversion. L’objectif principal est d’en faire un quartier durable exemplaire, au bénéfice de tous, privilégiant un aménagement urbain se réappropriant les rives du canal.
De par sa localisation stratégique, en bordure du canal et à proximité immédiate du centre historique de Bruxelles, l'ancien site ferroviaire de Tour & Taxis possède un énorme potentiel et connaît un véritable renouveau. L’Entrepôt Royal, les Magasins ainsi que la Gare Maritime, trois bâtiments d’une valeur patrimoniale inestimable, constituent un pôle primordial de ce renouveau.
Le développement de ce site de 45 ha, entouré de quartiers denses et animés (les quartiers Maritime et Marie-Christine) a été planifié par un schéma directeur, nourri par des réflexions participatives. Celui-ci été adopté par la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale en décembre 2008. Il porte une attention toute particulière aux espaces verts, à la mobilité active, la mixité, la valorisation du patrimoine ainsi qu’au développement durable.
Known and recognized for its remarkable industrial heritage, the Tour & Taxis site is undergoing full conversion. The main objective is to make it an exemplary sustainable district, for the benefit of all, favoring urban development that reclaims the banks of the canal.
Due to its strategic location, along the canal and in the immediate vicinity of the historic center of Brussels, the former Tour & Taxis railway site has enormous potential and is undergoing a real revival. The Royal Warehouse, the Stores and the Gare Maritime, three buildings of inestimable heritage value, are a key focus of this renewal.
The development of this 45 ha site, surrounded by dense and lively districts (the Maritime and Marie-Christine districts) was planned by a master plan, fed by participatory reflections. This was adopted by the Brussels-Capital Region in December 2008. It pays particular attention to green spaces, active mobility, diversity, enhancement of heritage and sustainable development.
The Deer Isle Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning Eggemoggin Reach in the state of Maine. The bridge is the only vehicular connection from the Maine mainland to Little Deer Isle, one of the segments that make up the island. The span was completed in March 1939 with a main span of 1,088 feet (332 m). The bridge was designed by Holton Duncan Robinson and David Bernard Steinman. It encountered wind stability problems that were similar to those of the Whitestone Bridge and the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which collapsed shortly after it opened. The problems led to modifications which included numerous cable stays connecting cables to the tower and tower to the deck. The span today carries two narrow lanes of State Route 15.
The Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge, named for the two townships it connects, was the first bridge built between Deer Isle and the mainland, replacing an inadequate ferry crossing system and effectively opening the island to tourism opportunities. It is notable for the innovation of its designers and contractors in creating a durable, long-span, high-level structure across a navigable arm of the Atlantic at minimal cost. Unprecedented use of prefabricated and previously used materials simplified construction and minimized costs, and much of the outdoor work was completed under poor weather conditions.
Attachement intime et durable entre deux petits renardeaux !
Intime and lasting attachment between two little fox cubs !
Merci beaucoup pour votre visite , vos favoris et vos commentaires ! Ils sont très appréciés !
Thank you very much for your visit , your favorites and your comments ! They are very appreciated !
No Foundation!
Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the world without a foundation. The five-storey building managed to maintain upright because of it is curved. Just another masterpiece of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Durga Puja pandal architecture is a vibrant and dynamic art form, deeply rooted in Bengali tradition but continuously evolving with contemporary trends. The pandal serves as the temporary abode for the goddess Durga during the annual festival and is often an elaborate and creative expression of architectural ingenuity.
Materials Used
Bamboo: The traditional material used for the structure of the pandal, which is highly flexible and abundant.
Cloth and Paper: These are used for decorations, draping, and wall coverings. They are often painted or printed with intricate designs.
Plaster of Paris and Clay: Used for creating idols and sculptures.
Fiberglass and Metal: These are often used in modern pandals for creating stronger, more durable structures.
1. Traditional Designs
Bengali Folk Art: Traditional pandals often draw from rural Bengal’s heritage, incorporating local materials like bamboo, jute, and clay. These pandals typically feature motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and folk art.
Sholar Kaaj: This is a technique involving intricate designs made from shola (a type of plant) and is used to create ornaments, canopies, and decorations within the pandal.
Terracotta and Wooden Crafts: Terracotta sculptures, wooden carvings, and images of mythological figures are common in older pandals.
2. Modern Interpretations
Innovative Materials: Modern pandals often use contemporary materials like fiberglass, metal, and plastic alongside traditional materials. For instance, large fiberglass idols of Durga are increasingly used, along with innovative lighting, mirrors, and glasswork.
Thematic Pandals: Many pandals these days are built around a specific theme. The themes can range from environmental issues (like conservation of rivers or wildlife) to technological advancements, historical events, or even popular culture. The architecture of the pandal is designed to reflect this theme, often incorporating multimedia elements.
Eco-friendly Designs: In recent years, there has been a push for sustainable and eco-friendly pandals. These are often constructed using biodegradable materials such as bamboo, paper, and cloth, with designs that minimize environmental impact.
3. Architectural Features
Structural Form: Traditionally, pandals were dome-shaped or cylindrical, but now they can take on all sorts of avant-garde shapes, from temples to spaceships to replicas of famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal.
Facade and Entrances: The entrance of the pandal is often grand and acts as a focal point of the design. It may incorporate arches, columns, and ornate carvings, often reflecting the temple architecture of India.
Ceilings and Roofs: The roofs of pandals are a key area for artistic expression, ranging from elaborate canopies made of flowers to highly stylized, often abstract, designs using light and color.
Lighting: Pandals are spectacularly lit, with millions of light bulbs strung up in intricate patterns. The lighting not only enhances the aesthetics but also creates a divine ambiance, especially at night.
Interior Layout: The interior of the pandal is designed to accommodate the idol of Durga, with a focus on creating a spiritual environment. The idol is often placed on a raised platform, surrounded by artistic depictions of various deities, animals, and scenes from mythology.
4. Regional Variations
Kolkata Pandals: In Kolkata, Durga Puja pandals are known for their immense creativity and often become larger-than-life structures. Famous areas like Kumartuli, Behala, and Santoshpur are known for their extravagant pandals.
Delhi and Other Urban Centers: Pandal designs in metropolitan areas might incorporate modern styles, influenced by international trends, such as futuristic designs, art installations, or replicas of foreign monuments. These pandals often blend cultural elements with urban sophistication.
Rural and Smaller Town Pandals: These tend to have simpler, more rustic designs but are rich in cultural symbolism. Often constructed with bamboo, they may showcase more traditional and handcrafted artworks.
5. Innovative and Avant-Garde Designs
Optical Illusions: Some pandals are designed to give the illusion of floating structures, using materials like mirrors and lights to create mesmerizing visual effects.
Interactive and Immersive Designs: Some pandals now aim to create immersive experiences. Visitors can walk through installations that engage all their senses, with sounds, lights, and even augmented reality elements enhancing the experience.
6. Famous Pandals and Their Architects
Kumartuli Park (Kolkata): Known for its amazing artistry!
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The Upgraded B6 Switcher: A Durable “Yard Goat”
Built: 1916 by Pennsylvania Railroad, Juniata Shops, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Retired: 1957
The addition of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s signature Belpaire firebox, superheaters and power reverse lever made this B6sb switcher one of the most modern, powerful, and efficient 0-6-0’s anywhere. The B6 class as a whole was the most successful of what the Pennsylvania Railroad called their “shifters.” Like most switching engines, No. 1670 led a career of little excitement, but great importance.
Scuttling back and forth, this little “yard goat” spent most of its life breaking down and making up new trains. Its sloped-back tender gave good visibility to the rear – an important feature on a locomotive that would spend half of its life in reverse.
The No. 1670 is one of two surviving Pennsylvania Railroad B6 locomotives and the only B6sb.
Always wore these jeans since I was a kid. Always found them comfortable and durable... Wish you a warm and wonderful day...
MadPea is adding a dash of magic and a sprinkle of fun to the witches brew at the Wizarding Faire!
MadPea Magical Broom Ride adds a little magic to your store, business, club or even backyard! Cute and durable, this coin-operated broom will bring back the magical memories of youth and carefree times!
Pick yours up starting July 27th at 8am SLT and let the magic begin!
It is no secret how durable and long lasting EMD locomotive are, in particular the GP38-2 and SD40-2 series. I kidnapped my dad yesterday, took him out to lunch, and of course stropped by the train yard afterward to see what was going on.
Sitting on the service track in Provo was an SD40N. It had just arrived from service on the weekday only LUL41 local that plies the rails of the Provo Sub main, the Tintic, and Provo Industrial Lead.
When I arrived at home I pulled up the archive to see if I had shot UP 1696. Surprisingly, nothing to show. After a quick internet search, I discovered the "snoot" was built UP 3432 by EMD in April 1978.
One more search revealed I had not photographed 3432 either, but Doug Harrop had. It was assigned to lead a Rio Grande detour train, specifically hot intermodal train 100 east out of Ogden. Mr. Harrop got a great photo as UP 3432 passed through the CTC crossovers at Strawberry, a few miles east of Ogden on June 22, 1983.
Publication History
Mongul is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Writer Len Wein and artist Jim Starlin created the first version of the character, who debuted in DC Comics Presents #27 (November 1980).
Jerry Ordway created the second version, who first appeared in The Adventures of Superman #454 as the lord of Warworld. He was later embellished by Peter Tomasi and Scot Eaton in Showcase '95, #8.
He is based on the Mongol Empire's founder Genghis Khan and his successors, hence his name. The character was given an origin story in Green Lantern #23.2 by his co-creator Jim Starlin and artist Howard Porter, as an homage to the writers who helped develop the character
Starlin often receives credit as creator of the character, but Wein in an interview stated: "Well, [Mongul] had Starlin visuals, but he was my creation". Wein said he conceived Mongul specifically as a villain to physically challenge Superman.
Starlin commented on the character as well stating, "When I went over to DC... I went over and created Mongul and he was definitely supposed to be Thanos in the DC universe".
He has become one of Superman's most enduring enemies, belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery. Mongul and his successors also became enemies with the Green Lantern Corps.
Debuting in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, Mongul has been featured in other DC Comics-endorsed products such as animated series, video games, a direct-to-DVD film, and merchandise such as action figures and trading cards.
Fictional character biography
Mongul the Elder
Mongul the Elder first appeared in DC Comics Presents #27 and is created by Jim Starlin and Len Wein. Not to be confused with his son Mongul.
Character History
Mongul was the ruler of his people, until a revolution occurred and he was forced into exile. In Mongul's first appearance he kidnapped Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Steve Lombard and threatened to kill them unless Superman gave him the key to Warworld.
He retrieved the key and mentally linked to Warworld's controls. He attempted to kill Superman and Supergirl, but he was ultimately rendered unconscious due to the mental strain of hooking his mind up to Warworld. Mongul manages to escape before Warworld is destroyed.
Mongul then attempts to conquer Prince Gavyn's homeworld, Throneworld. Mongul kills Prince Gavyn's sister and forces the prince's love to marry him so he can take the thrown.
He blackmails the resident planets to submit to him with Throneworld's planet-destroying weapon. Superman arrives and battles Mongul while in the meantime Gavyn shuts down the weapon, forcing Mongul to retreat.
After this defeat Mongul desires revenge against Kal-El. He kills a Controller and steals the Sun-Eater to devour Earth's sun. The Legion of Superheroes and the Justice League battled Mongul, but it was futile until Superman finally defeated Mongul while the Legion of Superheroes destroyed the Sun-Eater.
Mongul then attacks the kryptonian on his birthday and ensnares him with a Black Mercy. In the end he is a victim of the Black Mercy himself and dreams of a universe where he is its ruler.
Modern Age
In the Modern Age Mongul was reintroduced as the ruler of Warworld and entertained himself and his citizens with gladiator like games.
Mongul captures Superman to participate in his gladiator games, but Superman joins forces with another warrior named Draaga causing Mongul to flee.
Mongul was then forced by Cyborg Superman to serve him and turn Earth into another Warworld. In the process of making Earth another Warworld Coast City was destroyed which lead to Hal Jordan helping Superman and his allies defeat Mongul.
He was arrested for his crimes and is imprisoned in a jail for intergalactic criminals, but broke out during a riot.
He planned his revenge against Green Lantern and found that the one he was facing was not Jordan, but actually a new Lantern named Kyle Rayner. Rayner defeats Mongul and he is re-imprisoned.
Mogul once again breaks out of prison and is teleported to a planet and saved. In gratitude Mongul takes over the planet and the inhabitants die of a virus leaving Mongul one of last inhabitant of the planet.
He then finds two alien babies who are immune to the virus; these children grow up to be Mongal and Mongul II.
Mongul returns to Earth only to be defeated by Wally West. During Underworld Unleashed he is offered a deal by Neron, but Mongul refuses the deal and threatens Neron. In the end Neron kills Mongul.
Powers - Pre-Crisis
Super Strength: Mongul had physical strength greater than Silver-age Superman*; in fact Superman was only able to beat him in a fight once, while Mongul himself overwhelmed Superman numerous times. Mongul has also beaten Hal Jordan + Supergirl & Martian Manhunter with just pure brute force, and broke out of inertron; the hardest material in the universe with ease.
*SAS feats just before the Mongul fight: Planet level attack (shakes off), faster than Infinity, survived near the explosion of a White Dwarf sized Warworld (this version has Planet vaporizing lasers & city dwarfing nukes, the latter of which Super-man experiences personally).
Nigh-Invulnerability: Mongul The Elder was all but invulnerable to nearly all types of harm. Wonder Woman hurt her own hands just punching the War Lord's face. Even Superman's & MMH's best efforts often left them swatted away & Starman's most powerful blasts were treated as fodder (Starman blocked blasts that could carve lesser moons & tanked energy from miniature Suns. He also has melted crystal capable of tanking a star's core)
SuperSpeed
Super Stamina
Super Agility
Super Leaping
Energy Manipulation: Mongul also had energy discharge capabilities able to bursts capable of stunning silver age superman from his eyes and hands.
Psionic Manipulation: Mongul had limited telepathy and telekinesis.
Teleportation: He had the ability to teleport, though for a long time was unknown whether it was an actual ability or own caused by technology, until after a battle with Superman & Starman damaged his costume; he managed to get away from them by teleporting.
(While gloating to Superman, he confesses to besting a Controller in battle to obtain the Sun-Eater. A noteworthy feat.)
Powers - Post Crisis
Super Strength: Mongul was strong enough to engage superman in a physical fight and survive.
Super Speed
Super Stamina
Super Agility
Super Leaping
Super Durability
Energy Projection: Mongul had an energy cannon within his chest with which to fire potent blast
Abilities
Tactical Genius: Mongul Sr. was also a very intelligent and cunning foe capable of using the hatred, anger or underlying aggression and negative emotions of others to serve his purposes.
Psychological Mastery: Mongul is, was and forever will be a master manipulator of conscious and subconscious minds. Able to incorperate incredulous fear tactics in order to move a populated planets ruling powers, citizenry or even national armies to his advantage.
Xenoherbology Expertise: Despite being a brutal warlord Mongul happens to have a softer touch to him, being a gifted gardener he has an expedited understanding of certain alien horticulture to which he can use to further his own goals.
Expert Combatant: Mongul Sr. was also a superb combatant able to take on entire teams of heroes alone and still come out on top.
Equipment
War World: He commanded numerous arrays of technology along with the many items of interest within his countless arsenal, Mongul had the planet-sized engine of destruction. He lost his ultimate weapon when sinestro used bits of one of his shattered rings to jettison him into deep space.
Anti-Matter Cannons
Emotional Energy Siphons
Mass Teleportation Systems
Cache's of Alien Weapons & Equipment
Warmoon orbital Satellites
Dimensional Inversion Cubes (Formerly): Devices capable of growing, capturing and shrinking their prisoner along with it, to pocket size to keep on his person or crush them within the cube, said devices also repel any force exerted upon them by warping their interior reality and absorbing any power used against them from within. One of it's settings inlcuded the appliance of red solar energy within it's own distorted physics to weaken superman.
Chest Cannon Module: Throughout all of Mongul's appearances he usually has an armament affixed to his broad chest that can discharge destructive energy waves to which he can incinerate even the mightiest of adversaries. In the old days it used to be equipment used in his armor, in the modern age however it became a jewel tied to his physical state of being that if removed forcefully would lead to his demise. Mongul used it not only as a means to assault his adversary as a lethal blast cannon but as a form of control beacon to command War World with.
Black Mercy's: Parasitic plants which leech onto a host and project the victims deepest fantasy's onto their minds as they feast on both their physical and psychic energy for sustenance. In new continuity the warlord has altered these alien flowers to project ones most deepest desires just before sampling their most horrid nightmares afterward trapping the host within a perpetual horror factory until death.
Golden Fury's: A genetically modified version of the mercy, these mutated variants secrete bright burning golden spores which served to increase the amount of rage and aggression within all those who inhaled the pollen. Leaving the afflicted in a constant state of burning rage it was so potent it could even effect superman.
Sinestro Corps Ring (Formerly): For a time Mongul wielded a fear power ring when he was chosen to be a member of the dreaded Sinestro Corps, his skill with the ring was unknown but appears to have been vast considering he used it to take it over and rechristen it the Mongul Corps before his expulsion from it.
Mongul the Younger
Mongul II first appeared in Showcase '95 #8 and is created by Peter J. Tomasi and Scot Eaton. Not to be confused with Mongul the Elder.
When ever his father would leave Debstam IV Mongul Jr. would sneak out of the castle and journey to the media center to watch old "digis" of his father's battle with the heroes of earth. Through these, he perceived his father as the hero and these Earthlings' as the villains.
After watching for hours he'd recreate some of the battles using dead bodies as the earthlings. Then one day a small space ship crashed and Mongul Jr. enslaved its crew. He had them build a monument to him and he dress them up as the members of the Justice League and spar against them. After a while his father caught him.
Mongul Sr was not pleased and killed the aliens, claiming there is only being on the planet worthy of being worshiped. Then with one punch he destroyed his son's monument. After his father left, Mongul Jr rebuilt the monument believing he too will have the power of his father.
Perfect Life
Mongul's son (also named Mongul) went to Earth to get revenge for his father. He battled Hal Jordan and the Green Arrow but was interrupted by his older sister, Mongal. They were sent back to their home planet of Debstam IV where Mongul killed his sister, citing family as a weakness.
Mongul then comes across the injured Sinestro Soldier of Sector 2809 when the alien's ship crashes down on Debstam IV, located in Sector 2811. Mongul enters the wreckage and finds the fallen Sinestro Corps member. The injured man offers Mongul the power ring and Mongul breaks his neck, taking the ring anyway. Mongul's first act was to order his ring to inform him of all it's capabilities. He then spent the next 96 hours learning all of the capabilities of his new weapon. After the ring is finished, Mongul asks it how many rings are currently seeking a bearer. After receiving the information, and the coordinates of said rings, he proceeds to berate his sister's skull before flying off to put his plan into motion.
Mongul next travels to Sector 226 and arrives at Clementia; the home planet of the Black Mercy plants. While taking time to remember his father, he sets about gathering some of the plants. He then heads off into space. Mongul sets about tracking down the rings that are seeking new bearers. As Duel Eknham is chosen by a ring, Mongul bursts into the hospital. He then proceeds to give the newest member of the Sinestro Corps the options of joining him, or relinquishing his ring in exchange for a Black Mercy. He has presumably encountered 5 other Sinestro's based on the fact he is now sporting 6 rings, and taking note of this fact Duel chooses to side with him. The two then proceed to slaughter the inhabitants of the hospital, sticking around long enough afterwards to ambush Sodam Yat and Arisia and take them hostage.
Black Mercy
Mongul returns to the planet of the Mercies, with Duel, Sodam, and Arisia. He then begins to use his rings to dig to the center of the planet. He then began using them to change the Black Mercies, so that instead of showing a person's greatest joy, they would show them their darkest fears. He was forced to expend energy blasting Duel when the former ignored him about touching the Green Lanterns. He then proceeded to launch his altered seeds into the atmosphere towards other waiting planets. Mongul then, leaving the Lanterns behind under the influence of his altered Black Mercies, left for another part of the planet to collect more seeds.
While he was collecting seeds to further his plans, Mongul's attention was grabbed by his ring informing him in a change of the gravity of the planet. He almost wrote it off as feeding time for the Mercies, before he realized that it was localized to one area. Going to investigate he found not only more Lanterns, but Mother Mercy herself. He manages to ambush the Lanterns, blasting all of them with Mercies. Mongul then confronts Mother Mercy, angered by her "betrayal", he orders her to finish off the Lanterns. He then informs Duel he wants him to stay behind, causing yet another argument. Tired of their squabbling, he separates the two and leaves one behind, and brings the other with him. He then heads off into space to finish enacting his plan. He doesn't even make it out of the system before the Lanterns manage to confront him, having been set free by Mercy. He then proceeds to battle them to a standstill. Just as Mongul readies himself for another assault, he convulses. Bzzd bursts forth from his eye, having attacked him internally. The other Lanterns then proceed to blast him back into Mercies gravity well, who begins to feed him to her children.
Daxam
Mongul later manages to escape the grasp of Mother Mercy, though his arm has been severed in the process. He flies away from the planet. He doesn't stop until he runs into a private ship carrying Kered and Miri Riam, blasting through it's shield and boarding it. He then proceeds to raid the available rations, before blasting his way out of the ship and continuing on his journey, leaving the two occupants to die in space. Mongul's next stop was a pleasure planet, when the owner of the establishment protested to his plans to enjoy their services, Mongul wasted no time in killing him. He then spent the night enjoying the women's company, and good food. He then continued on, making his way to the planet Daxam, though his plans for the people are unknown.
Mongul transformed the planet Daxam in the new base of operations of the Sinestro Corps. Mongul announced that he was now their leader.
However Arkillo challenged him to single combat without their rings (the winner of this battle will be the new leader of the Sinestro Corps). Arkillo is a tough opponent for Mongul, but in the end Mongul wins (Ripping Out Arkillo's tongue) - After the match against Arkillo, Mongul gains complete mastery over the planet Daxam and the Sinestro Corps.
Sodam Yat and Arisia decided to investigate the situation. Sodam Yat kills some members of the Sinestro Corps. Sodam Yat frees his father and decides to fight Mongul. Sodam Yat surprises Mongul and fight bravely. In the end, Sodam Yat decides to enter Daxam's Red Sun
Sodam Yat turns Daxam's Red Sun in a yellow star, giving super powers to all the inhabitants of the planet Daxam. Mongul leaves the planet Daxam along with the other members of the Sinestro Corps (Mongul says that "things got more interesting"). After his defeat on the planet Daxam, Mongul installs itself on Planet Korugar.
Indigo-1 carries Sinestro to Korugar to defeat Mongul. Mongul and Sinestro are fighting for control of the Sinestro Corps. Mongul took the advantage in combat, Mongul says to Sinestro that he is a being of Action. And proceeds to beat Sinestro. But in the end, Sinestro overrides his ring thus finally defeating Mongul. Sinestro then imprisons Mongul in The central power battery (Green Lantern #46). Mongul's fate remains unknown.
Powers
Mongul has physical strength to fight on equal terms against Superman. Mongul has enough physical strength to defeat Wonder Woman (Infinite Crisis #1, Mongul defeats Wonder Woman effortlessly).
Mongul also has a magnificent durability (Mongul withstood several blows from Superman).
Mongul has a powerful energy cannon (the cannon is located in the chest). This cannon fires powerful bursts of energy.
After the Sinestro Corps War, Mongul got a Qwardian Power Ring. Mongul killed several members of the Sinestro Corps which to Mongul getting more rings. Mongul also seems to be very talented with the rings, as he able to battle nine veteran Lanterns at the same time and still hold the advantage. Aside from his physical prowess and power rings Mongul is a very skilled combatant.
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Secret Identity: N/A
Publisher: DC
First appearances
Mongul the Elder: DC Comics Presents #27 (November 1980)
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Mongul the Younger: Showcase '95 #8 (September 1995)
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Created by
Mongul the Elder:
Len Wein (writer)
Jim Starlin (writer/artist)
Mongul the Younger
Created by: Peter J. Tomasi (writer)
Scot Eaton (artist)
Cartoon Network's Justice League and Justice League Unlimited are some of our very favorite all-time animated series, and even television overall.
While we enjoy all the episodes and rewatch the seasons regularly, when we recommend one episode to watch, it's always Season 1 Episode 2 of Justice League Unlimited, "For the Man Who Has Everything"
The story features Mongul using a Black Mercy on Superman and it is quite poignant.
You may not know that oak trees come from those friendly, little acorns you find on the ground! These trees grow in the wild, but they’re also popular ornamental plants. Fun Fact: Wood from wild oaks is incredibly tough and durable. The naval vessel U.S.S. Constitution was nicknamed “Old Ironsides” after her oak hull survived repeated cannon fire during the War of 1812.
These 100% original mesh creations are highly detailed with realistic textures and animated foliage resulting in a true, life-like appearance. A choice of four seasons are readily available via an easy to use pop-up menu to keep your landscaping current. Owner permissions allow Copy & Modify to ensure that each item can be adapted to suit your unique needs. This item has a low Land Impact rating of 3 to 7 Li, which grows as item is modified to a larger size.
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Simon Baz is a character of a fictional comic book. His powers:
hard light constructs, instant weaponry, force fields, flight, durability, alien technology, healing ability, precognitive capability.
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Panorama de 5 Verticales_Corta Atalaya...Riotinto Mines....
Corta Atalaya...Un lugar emblematico donde los haya, la Historia no se olvida..
Esta aldea se construyó para la explotación subterránea de Filón de San Dionisio, que en 1907 pasaría a ser el yacimiento a cielo abierto Corta Atalaya.
En 1873, Rio Tinto Company adquirió las minas de Riotinto y planteó como problema el traslado de los trabajadores desde sus hogares hasta el puesto de trabajo y, teniendo en cuenta únicamente premisas económicas, planificó la construcción de viviendas donde ya los mineros habían construido chozas para pernoctar cerca del lugar de trabajo. De esta forma la compañía se limitó a sustituir las chozas o cabañas por edificaciones más duraderas, construyendo barriadas en el lugar elegido por los mineros. Se comenzó con la construcción de 100 viviendas, de 45 metros cuadrados, reduciendo las necesidades de alojamiento hasta su mínima expresión.
La compañía dotó a este núcleo de plaza pública, capilla, almacén de comestibles, casino, escuela, cuartel de la Guardia Civil. Esta barriada albergó a parte de la población de trabajadoras de Riotinto durante casi un siglo.
En 1970 se aprobó un ambicioso proyecto para la ampliación de Corta Atalaya, en el cual se contemplaba la destrucción de esta aldea. Un año más tarde el proyecto fue llevado a cabo y, tras alojar a los habitantes en Alto de la Mesa, El Valle o en Nerva, se demolieron todas sus viviendas.
En la actualidad, aún se pueden observar las fantasmales ruinas del colegio esta aldea, al oeste de la Corta que durante muchos años fue la mayor explotación a cielo abierto del mundo.4
Fue escenario del rodaje de la película histórica El corazón de la tierra, de Antonio Cuadri, y de la película de ciencia-ficción PROXIMA, de Carlos Atanes.5
En su avance, también fue necesaria la destrucción del antiguo pueblo de La Mina, alzándose un nuevo pueblo en su ubicación actual que se llama Minas de Riotinto.
Short Watchtower ...An emblematic place where there are ... History is not forgotten ...
This village was built for the underground exploitation of Filón de San Dionisio, which in 1907 would become the Corta Atalaya open-air deposit.
In 1873, Rio Tinto Company acquired the Riotinto mines and raised as a problem the transfer of workers from their homes to the workplace and, taking into account only economic premises, planned the construction of houses where the miners had already built shacks to spend the night near the workplace. In this way, the company limited itself to replacing the huts or cabins with more durable buildings, building neighborhoods in the place chosen by the miners. It began with the construction of 100 homes, measuring 45 square meters, reducing housing needs to a minimum.
The company provided this nucleus with a public square, chapel, grocery store, casino, school, and Civil Guard barracks. This neighborhood housed part of Riotinto's working population for almost a century.
In 1970, an ambitious project for the expansion of Corta Atalaya was approved, in which the destruction of this village was contemplated. A year later the project was carried out and, after accommodating the inhabitants in Alto de la Mesa, El Valle or in Nerva, all their homes were demolished.
Today, you can still see the ghostly ruins of the school in this village, to the west of La Corta, which for many years was the largest open-pit mine in the world.4
It was the setting for the filming of the historical film El corazón de la tierra, by Antonio Cuadri, and the science fiction film PROXIMA, by Carlos Atanes.5
In its advance, it was also necessary to destroy the old town of La Mina, rising a new town in its current location called Minas de Riotinto.
Whilst no archaeological material was found in the durable, mineral and easy-to-clean interior, objects from the Chalcolithique (4,720-4,220 ybp) have been found around the site. The lower menhir may be from anywhere between 6,000 and 4,500 ybp and that whole transitional period from the end of the Neolithic into the first ages of metal looks to be valid for this site.
The cavity is 3.20 x 2.30 x 1.90 m The entrance hole is 70 cm in diameter. The outside rim is around 10 cm wide. The rock is granit and the cavity a clean cul-de-sac, so from my understanding must be considered as man made. There seem to be basins above the site and a 2.18 m high menhir stands 30m below on the same 'path'.
Unlike some of the troglodyte sepultures from a broadly similar period in Sardinia, the interior space is curved like a large bowl and, apart from the concentric entrance rim, has no lines of form or structure.
With the menhir close-by, one must expect the area to have been frequented and the great effort to make this cavity cannot have been for the creation of a secret place to hide people or objects - the outcrop is far too dominant.
Describing the acoustic qualities needs to tip from correlation to causation in that the acoustics were the aim of the site and not a by product. Why here? What is it about this section of landscape? ...
AJM 08.05.18
Inspired by a crystal aurora borealis. Used clear Worbla to create the bodice (heat guns on resin is scary) and surprisingly durable plastic wrap for the skirt. The skirt is three tiers and can be styled a multple ways by 'scrunching' up the layers.
For my video; youtu.be/O0BCH1JWHX8?si=zsPi2LtLBX-yF6Kp
2 degrees C,
Car clubs, outing,
CCMGC, CXKJR,
Old English Car Club,
LAMB Club,
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
In 1961 the Series IIIA was announced with the Series II Sunbeam Alpine 1,592 cc (97.1 cu in) engine.
Externally and internally the Series IIIA was identical to the Series III. The improvements were directed solely at improving the durability of the car. To this end, engine capacity was increased and a stiffer crankshaft fitted. To increase reliability, the crankshaft incorporated larger diameter connecting rod bearings which called for modifications to the connecting rods and gudgeon pins. Modified oil and water pumps completed the engine changes. As a result, power output increased from 78 bhp (58 kW) to 80.25 bhp (60 kW; 81 PS) at 5,100 rpm and torque increased from 84 lb·ft (114 N·m) at 3500 rpm to 88.2 ft·lbf (119.6 N·m) at 3,900 rpm.
In addition, the Series IIIA included many detail changes such as an increased diameter front anti-roll bar which greatly improved roadholding, a redesigned clutch bell housing, a revised clutch assembly with nine pressure springs instead of six and a redesigned air cleaner assembly. Inside the car a fresh-air heater, hitherto available only at extra cost, became a standard fitting. All of these changes combined to make the Series IIIA subtly different from its predecessor and to give the Sunbeam Rapier a new lease of life in the showroom.
Maximum speed for the Series IIIA was lower than the Series III at 90 mph (140 km/h). It also took longer than the Series III to get to 60 mph (97 km/h) (19.3 seconds) but its engine was far more durable.
the Lukmanier area is mainly inhabited by this wonderful kind of trees called Cembra or simply "Cirmolo"; it's a conifer with an intense scent durable over time;
the mountains in this region present often bands of yellow rocks that give to the already beautiful landscape, even more variety and beauty;
shot on the road for lukmanier pass, Ticino, Swiss
Travel Memories / Souvenirs de voyages
(French follows)
Tourists simulating bullfighting in the Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda / Des touristes simulent des corridas dans les arènes de la cavalerie royale de Ronda
The Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda, completed in 1785, stands among Spain’s most historic and harmonious arenas. Its perfect circle, elegant double arcades, and dramatic perch above the Andalusian landscape create a sense of timeless calm. Even in silence, the architecture speaks—an enduring meeting point of tradition, craftsmanship, and mountain light.
Ronda, Andalusia, Province of Málaga, Spain
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Arènes de la Cavalerie Royale de Ronda
L’Arène de la Real Maestranza de Ronda, achevée en 1785, compte parmi les plus anciennes et les plus raffinées d’Espagne. Son cercle parfait, ses arcades superposées et son emplacement spectaculaire au-dessus du paysage andalou lui confèrent une beauté sereine. Même vide, le lieu raconte son histoire—un dialogue durable entre tradition, savoir-faire et lumière des montagnes.
Ronda, Andalousie, province de Málaga, Espagne
This is a simple, classic still life, of course... It has been set in a hearth, sporting a copper pot courtesy of my mother-in-law Antonia, and a firedog in the background. And it should be tasted listening to this cheery execution of the two Quodlibet by Bach (the so-called Wedding quodlibet BWV 524, followed by the 30th variation ending the Goldberg variations BWV 988 - starting at 10 min 16'').
As for the quodlibet (Latin word for "whatever you wish"), it was a common practice to mix different tunes - most often from folk songs - into one.
It should be noted that according to Forkel, Bach's earliest biographer, quodlibets were a custom observed at Bach family reunions: "they then sang popular songs partly of comic and also partly of indecent content, all mixed together on the spur of the moment. (…) This kind of improvised harmonizing they called a Quodlibet, and not only could laugh over it quite whole-heartedly themselves, but also aroused just as hearty and irresistible laughter in all who heard them."
So quodlibets are endowed with the rich scent and the good humour of familiar, everyday life. Hope that you will enjoy both the picture and the music. Wish you all a good wekend.
Just allow me a concluding linguistic afterthought. For the vast majority of you who do not know Italian, I must say that I love the English phrase "still life" - for in Italian this kind of subject is called a natura morta (i.e. dead nature, dead things). I like much better "still life", which entails the idea that the portrayed things may not be so dead - just temporarily removed from the flux of the life of the world to perform a lasting performance which will render them durable :-)
A detail of a jacket collar in Harris Tweed for the Macro Mondays' theme "Cloth".
Harris Tweed is a traditional woollen cloth from the Scottish Western Isles, namely from the Island of Harris & Lewis - yes, one island, two parts and two names! The cloth is highly valued for its warmth and durability. As you can see there are many many colours woven into the fabric, as well as a herring-bone pattern, giving it a very attractive appearance. The red slash is from the lining of the collar.
Pentax K-1
Macro Yashinon 60mm f:2.8 Tomioka
The image is a tight-crop and has unfortunately lost some IQ in processing, so it does not quite represent the truly high resolution that this lens can achieve.
HMM!