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A representative with Consumers Energy’s SmartStreet™ program, right, explains benefits of the pilot now underway in Grand Rapids’ East Hills neighborhood. SmartStreet™ includes about 60 homes and businesses which benefit from smart metering technology and the utility’s existing energy efficiency programs.
Butt Balls, Accuprick, Dung-fu Grip and Bacon Queef listen as Just Foot Pussy attempts to explain away his absence from the Hash for so long.
A winter Conifer Walk in Cornell Plantations, led by gardener Phil Syphrit, on Jan. 30, 2011.
Photo by Robert Barker (University Photography)
I can't explain the moments I have in my car as I pull into my driveway... sometimes I finish up a song, read my mail, pray, rejoice, or snap away in the amazing light!
*trying to refrain from listing strobist info as sunlight from the driver's side window*
[could've been Day 301]
He came un-invited to our home y'day night. My three year old little one spotted it on our french window pane. He came running to me screaming!! We at once named him (he, I suppose) Incy-Wincy, from a rhyme my son heard at this pre-school. He didnt moved from the place for a good one hour, giving me enough time to set up tri pod, switch lenses, try different exposures.. it was fun.. my wife acted as a nice host for sometime.. later she gave me an ultimatum.. I was wondering what to do with it.. you know, Oz is infamous for its venomous spiders found at your backyard.. My son suggested to use my slippers on him.. wife came up with an insect spray.. but later common sense and natural justice prevailed and I was able to re-locate him to a garden tree.. I had a hard time in catching this guy.. he was incredibly fast on the wall..
Above the guest and his host..
Later I could identify his credentials!! as below..
Huntsman spider ...low risk and non-aggressive
Area of distribution: Australia-wide.
Venom toxicity: The bite of Huntsman spiders is of low risk (mildly toxic) to humans. Huntsman spiders are a non-aggressive group of spiders.
Painful bite: a large Huntsman spider has extended fangs and can deliver a deep painful bite. Howver they are extremely timid and will run away given the chance. Beware in summer when the female Huntsman spider is guarding her egg sacs or young.
Spider Identification: An adult Huntsman spider may have a body length of up to 20 mm. It's the diameter including legs may reach 45 mm. The first 2 pairs of legs are longer than rear two. The Huntsman spider is hairy; buff to beige brown colour, with dark patches on it's body.
Usual habitat areas: The Huntsman spider prefers to live under the flaking bark of trees, under flat rocks and under eaves or within roof spaces of buildings. Often found indoors: The Huntsman Spider often wanders into homes and is found perched on a wall. They are shy, timid spiders able to move sideways at lighting-fast speed.
Now that explains how it reached the 4th level unit of my home..
Oriana explain to the group content how to use MACME and NeoReality Platforms...
Photos by Silva Ferretti
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Can somebody explain this "camera on a stick" thing to me? Is this a navigation aid?
To me, it looked like they were simply filming themselves everywhere they went (kind of a photographer equivalent of public masturbation).
I got some looks setting up this shot.Single flash at 1/16, hidden behind/inside kiosk that describes differences in animal furs.
Learn how to light at Strobist
Vysehrad Cemetery is the graveyard attached to the Basilica of Saint Peter & Saint Paul in Vysehrad (notes at the end about the Vysehrad complex).
The complex is over a thousand years old, but the cemetery was only established in 1869, which explains the newness of the headstones. It's an active cemetery, though it seems pretty packed walking around. As noted below, this could basically be seen as the Czech pantheon, given the number of notable Czechs interred here from the arts, letters, and medicine.
Among those you'll find here (that non-Czechs may recognize, by name or contribution) are: Jan Neruda (a poet, and the man from whom Pablo Neruda took his pen name), Antonin Dvorak (composer of the New World Symphony), Josef & Karel Capek (brothers, Josef created the word "robot" and Karel used it in his play R.U.R., which introduced the word to the world), Karel Ancerl (conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Toronto Symphony Orchestra), Hana Maskova (1968 bronze medalist in Olympic figure skating), and Jan Evangelista Purkyne (who, in 1839, coined the term "protoplasm"). There are many others of note, and very ornate headstones -- hence this large set. I don't intend to slight anyone, so feel free to do some research on your own if you wish.
Vysehrad is a pretty neat place to visit in Prague, in my opinion -- especially if you want to relax away from tourists.
It has a combination of things that make it wonderful for me. Its history, its current use, its location (and views it affords), and what's left on site -- taken individually, warrant a visit in my world. Collectively? Winner.
We'll start with what Vysehrad was, which involves local beliefs and legends. The (unproven) thought is that this is the original site of Prague, founded by Duke Krok in...who knows what year? Duke Krok is a myth, though may have been real. And since he's a myth, his daughters, too, are mythical. One of them is Libuse, who has a "bath" here, and she can be found in some architecture around town. I recall seeing her on a building on Karlova.
Duke Kroc was the first duke of the Czech people. Princess Libuse, the youngest (and wisest) of his three daughters later became queen and married a ploughman named Premysl, founding the Premyslid dynasty (interesting...she's royalty, he's a commoner, yet the dynasty is named for him because he's a man...yea for sexism?). The three sisters had special powers (one a healer, one a magician, and Libuse could predict the future). She prophesied the founding of Prague in the 8th century. So believe the Czechs.
What does history tell us? Well, this fortress-castle has been here for a thousand years give or take. Precise origin dates are unknown (or I can't seem to find them). One of the buildings here -- St. Martin's Chapel -- is known to have been built sometime between 1060-1090, so we can say it's conservatively a thousand years old.
Part of the fun of the legend that could support its continuing existence is its location high on a bluff directly overlooking the Vltava River. It was a perfect place to build a defensive fortress, that eventually became a royal castle. As the city grew, and Prague Castle was built, Vysehrad's importance waned.
The two castles competed (kind of) for two centuries to be the most important in Prague. The heyday for Vysehrad was in the late 11th century (when St. Martin's Chapel was built). Vratislaus II, the first king of Bohemia (until him, all were dukes or duchesses) moved his seat of power here from Prague Castle, at which point the original Vysehrad fortress received a major upgrade: a new palatial home, a church, a chapter house.
Growth continued, but only for a short time. Vratislaus's son, Duke Sobeslav (I'm not sure why he was duke, if his dad was king) moved the royal seat right on back to Prague Castle.
The death knell for Vysehrad (as a royal residence) came when Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV (yeah, the same one for whom Charles Bridge is named) renovated Prague Castle to its current dimensions. Vysehrad was abandoned. However, Charles did renew the fortifications with new gates, a royal palace (though never official seat of government), and started repairing the basilica. This was early 14th century. About a hundred years later in 1420 at the start of the Hussite War, Vysehrad was rancasked. And again, a few decades later. Finally, Vysehrad was left to ruin...
...Until the Austrians came along. Austria-Hungary gained Czech lands as a prize of the Thirty Years' War, remodeling it as a baroque fortress, to use as a training center for their troops.
The main building that dominated Vysehrad (to this day) is the Basilica of St. Peter & St. Paul. It's pretty big. Hard to miss, for sure. Like St. Martin's Chapel, it was also (originally) built in the 11th century. Unlike little St. Martin's, though, the big fella was remodeled in the late 1300s and, again, by the Austrians in 1885 & 1887. It's now a neo-Gothic church. Also dating to this baroque renovation are the Tabor and Leopold gates.
So...what do you get when come to Vysehrad now? A city park, really. It's free to come and go (though I think going inside the church may cost a little money).
The bastion walls are fantastic to take a walk around and enjoy panoramic views of every part of the city, the river, the bridges, just to reflect on the here and now, and the past. The bastions are big enough, and long enough, that you can take some time to just do that alone. There are also benches if you want to relax and enjoy the view.
Inside the fortress walls, you'll find mostly wooded land (thanks to its having been abandoned) with the aforementioned church and chapel, plus some other historic recreations, a few trails, and...well, all around, pleasant places to be. There are a handful of statues around the grounds, including Good King Wenceslaus, and Princess Libuse.
Being as that it's a church -- and a large one -- there's also a church cemetery attached directly to the side and back of it. Creatively, it's called "Vysehrad Cemetery."
As far as cemeteries go, I've been to many, and this one has some of the most interesting headstones I've seen. Not only that, as far as Czechs go, this could almost be their Pantheon. While royalty are buried elsewhere (Prague Castle, for starters), the literati all seem to be buried here -- except Kafka. He's in the New Jewish Cemetery. And, not every famous Czech is buried here, of course, but quite a few prominent ones from arts and letters are taking their dirt naps here. At the end of the day, this is a big, beautiful public park, well worth a visit, and the locals love it. This seems to be one of the places they come to celebrate New Year's Eve. I love that it's not overrun by tourists, though hope that anyone who has read this can make it there and see for yourself.
Historian, Ruth Goodman, explaining about the types of paper and ink used in Tudor times. This was part of the Tudor Group's demonstrations
in the Great Hall at Haddon Hall near Bakewell in Derbyshire.
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Naomi Fajardo, a lead sales associate at Naval Submarine Base Bangor Commissary, Wash., explains the Commissary Rewards Card to a young Marine. (DeCA photo: Eric Gidion)
Today's Graduación for the UDG Agora Project (udg.theagoraonline.net/) where participants shared their key learnings, project results, and received their diplomas
The Whirlpool Galaxy dancing with NGC5195 and their apparent neighbors 🌌
Scope: Skywatcher 150/750 Black Diamond
Guiding scope: Orion 50/162
Mount: iOptron CEM25p
Camera: Full Spectrum Modified Nikon D5600 + Standard D5300
Guiding camera: Orion SSAG
Bortle class: 5
Total integration time: 11.4 hours / Total capture time: 26.7 hours (shorter exposure times are in order 😕)
Distance data obtained from ned.ipac.caltech.edu/
Johnny's mother, Luisa, explained to me the significance of the musical instruments on this grave.
They represent Johnny & soulmate Hannah's love for music that had brought them together & likely a strong part of what she misses about him. They met each other the previous February at the Massey University where the were both studying music, Johnny was studying jazz piano & Hannah the guitar. Luisa also told of the strong influence that Hannah had both on Johnny, adding a wonderful dimension to his life, and on the marking of his grave.
Johnny & Hannah where spending time on the beach when he tragically drowned leaving many people feeling bereft.
The following links tell of this sad story:
Mother tells of son's last moments:
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objecti...
Hoping for a Miracle:
www.nzherald.co.nz/marine/news/article.cfm?c_id=61&ob...
Body found:
www.newsbeat.kiwi/2015/01/21/body-missing-swimmer-found/
Significance of NVWNOJI:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS4PsEu6sXk
Plot 1x: Johnny Perese Faitaua (23) 2015 – Music Student – Drowned
He who dwells in the
shelter of the Most High,
will rest in the shadow of
the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord,
“He is my refuge and my
fortress; My God, in Him I
will trust.”
Psalm 91 : 1-2
Jesus said, “I am the
resurrection and the life,
he who believes in me will
live, even though he dies;
and whoever lives and
believes in me will
never die.”
John 11 : 25-26
In Loving Memories Of
JOHNNY PERESE
LASEI FAITAUA
The Lord Gave: 18.07.1991
The Lord Has Taken Away: 15.01.2015
Beloved Son of Sauleone and Luisa Faitaua
Cherished Soul Mate of Hannah Mireta Elise
Dearly loved Brother of Phillip and Aaron
Our golden chain is broken and our lives are not the same but as
God calls us one by one our chain will link again.
“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end he shall stand on
the earth. And after this body is destroyed, this I know,
that in my flesh I will see God.” Job 19 : 25-26
Till we meet at Jesus' Feet
Life is a Song & Love is the Music
NVWNOJI
Beach safety messages
• Choose a lifeguarded beach, swim between the flags and never swim or surf alone.
• Don't overestimate your ability, keep young children within arm's reach at all times and what out for rip currents.
• When fishing from rocks, always wear a lifejacket.
• If in doubt, stay out.
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SAGINAW— The Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, celebrated the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 22 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. Bishop Cistone was joined by priests, deacons, religious sisters and parishioners from across the 11-county diocese, representing each of the 56 parishes.
At the Chrism Mass, the holy oils— which will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick, as well as the dedication of churches and consecration of altars— were blessed by Bishop Cistone and distributed to representatives of the parish communities within the Diocese of Saginaw. The priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Cistone and made a renewal of their priestly vows.
For the first time in the diocese's history, the Chrism Mass was aired live on WNEM TV-5, wnem.com and saginaw.org.
"As a Church, we are continuing to look for ways to reach out and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, not only with our Catholic population, but also with the community at large," said Bishop Cistone. "Sharing our Chrism Mass is one way in which we can invite people to experience the loving and merciful heart of Jesus."
Bishop Cistone used this opportunity to teach about the Mass, which was being viewed by Catholic school students and many others. He explained the historical and Biblical significance of holy oils, as well as the different parts of the Mass.
A replay of the Chrism Mass will be available on WNEM TV-5 on Saturday, March 26, following the 11 p.m. news and on ENEM MY5 on Friday, March 25 at 3 p.m.
2011 - Amber's 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Horn, explaining what the kids can use to decorate their pumpkins.
When we were rearranging the sitting room to accommodate the cooker, fridge and washing machine, we discovered the old bookcase was dangerously wobbly. I ordered another two (because, as Rey knows, you can never have too many bookcases!) cheap ones that got delivered today, and Olivia was really keen to have a go with the screwdriver. She lost interest soon after this shot....