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A multi-functional spatial concept combined with an aesthetically
impressive architecture and an ecologically well thought out infrastructure creates the ideal conditions for events for from 40 to 4,000 guests.
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Taken at the Queen Victoria Gardens on a rainy day.
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Some facts on flies...
Flies form one of the five most diverse insect orders, including about 150,000 described species in 150 families.
It's estimated that there are 30,000 species of fly in Australia, of which only 6400 have been described.
Flies can be distinguished from other insects because they have only one pair of functional wings. Almost all flies have mouthparts that are adapted for lapping or piercing and sucking.
A large component of the world's fly fauna is unique to Australia. Flies are ubiquitous and often abundant in Australian terrestrial ecosystems.
They perform important ecological functions such as nutrient recycling, predation and pollination, and their larvae are often parasitoids of other insects.
Many species of fly are regarded as a nuisance, including the bush fly (Musca vetustissima), mosquitoes, sandflies and blackflies.
Flies are responsible for the transmission of a wide variety of disease-causing micro-organisms in humans and animals.
Most of these diseases are absent from Australia, with exceptions such as dengue fever and some types of encephalitis.
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Happy Sunday
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BLOG NAME: Camping Trip!
DESIGNERS: 777 Motors, 1 Hundred., Avada & ACT5 Poses
Home is where you park it!
Today's feature:
VEHICLE: [777] Dreamer by 777 Motors
AND
Today I'm wearing:
TOP/SHORTS: 1 Hundred. DreamGirl. Fuschia
NAILS: Avada~ Stiletto Nails - Classic Colors - Set 1
POSE: ACT5-613-Couple Kiss Kneeling Pose
Dreamer is made especially for couples. This set includes SUV, tent, bed with blankets, scripted campfire, food & drinks. SUV is ACSv7 scripted with redirect system and fully functional. Has tintable body with lots of color choices, realistic sounds, detailed interior, customizable license plate, comfy bed with pillow and decor, openable doors and hood with detailed mesh engine, rezzable cuddle blanket and PG animations. Great set!
Dream Girl top and shorts are rigged for Freya, Legacy, Maitreya and Hourglass. Comes in blue, blush, fuschia, lilac, mint and pink.
Avada classic colors nails comes with 3 sets, light, medium and dark. Showing set 1. These nails are rigged for Belleza, Legacy, Slink & Maitreya.
Dogs, beach towel and cooler sold separately.
Links:
777 Motors Mainstore
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777 Motors Marketplace
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1 Hundred. Mainstore
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1 Hundred. Marketplace
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Avada Mainstore
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Avada Marketplace
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ACT5 Marketplace
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Photo Taken Here
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View from the Sedrun multi functional station inside the Gotthard base tunnel.
The exit of the tunnel in this direction is 20 km away, in the other direction it is even 37 km away.
By chance I had the opportunity to visit the tunnel through the SBB gottardino program. Once the tunnel goes into full operation in December 2016, it will no longer be possible for the public to have such a close look.
Local urban legend has it that this sturdy landmark on Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, photographed by George Lilley in 1949, was where prisoners were hanged. Of course, this could not be farther from the truth. A purely functional building, the Kingston Penitentiary water tower was completed in 1895 on the former site of the Penitentiary Farm, now West Campus of Queen’s University.
We were all tickled by this little mirror at the Airbnb house we stayed over the weekend. Our wonderful host who normally lives here has 2 little dogs, so it was a nice whimsical touch. Oh, and Alyeska thought it was quite functional! 😂
Crazy Tuesday theme Creased Paper
Traditional Japanese Fan made from handmade paper printed with the famous Hokusai Wave, particularly for our current mini heatwave, HCT 😄
Canadian Shore is an aluminum vessel suited for any trip or adventure in the Pacific Northwest. Whether on the inside passage in BC or the fjords of Alaska, Canadian Shore is highly functional with efficient and reliable equipment.
Shore Boat Builders, built this John Brandlmayr designed vessel in 1989 and in 2002 it was extended and converted to the unique vessel it is. The vessel has well appointed interiors, full navigation systems, is even capable of changing it’s draft.
Info. is from online sources and not verified accurate.
In the basement of a furniture store. I'm attracted to this functional equipment which seems to become artistic to me.
Entered into TMI's TAA... focus on the 4B's (beak, bill, beard & butt)
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Thanks for all the faves and kind comments!
A hospital ward, could be anywhere I would think. It is functional too, as long as you know what kind of functions are included or excluded. Is a "sense of beauty" functional? Is a piece of art included in the functions offered by a hospital? A flower perhaps? Small things can make a big difference. Most important is the other thing one cannot see in this picture - the humanity of the hospital staff and the person-to-person contact between nurses, doctors and patients. Whatever the architecture. Fuji X-Pro1 plus Helios 44M-7 wide-open.
This area in the wetlands used to be a nice green grassy area with manicured bushes with a functional tennis court . It is now a fire hazard with a completely unusable tennis court filled with trash.
Réalisé par le bureau d’architecture Beguin-Massart, le bâtiment, recouvert d’une résille opaline aux contours doucement arrondis, se dépose comme une lanterne au cœur de la ville. Il est l’aboutissement d’une réflexion où les architectes ont su rencontrer la poétique du lieu, son histoire, sa beauté, et toutes les exigences fonctionnelles d’un musée d’aujourd’hui. Avec plus de 600 m2 de surface d’exposition, un espace librairie, un centre de documentation, un espace de rencontre et d’activités pédagogiques et tous les locaux techniques nécessaires à la conservation des oeuvres, le Trinkhall s’inscrit dans une nouvelle dynamique.
Designed by the Beguin-Massart architectural firm, the building, covered with an opaline mesh with gently rounded contours, sits like a lantern in the heart of the city. It is the culmination of a reflection in which the architects knew how to meet the poetics of the place, its history, its beauty, and all the functional requirements of a museum today. With more than 600 m2 of exhibition space, a bookstore space, a documentation center, a meeting space and educational activities and all the technical rooms necessary for the conservation of works, the Trinkhall is part of a new dynamic .
Today of course marked the last run of Iowa Pacific's equipment usage on Amtrak's Hoosier State. Expecting the more-functional grey brick leader, it was surprising to find the 4135 running solo in a matched set for the final hurrah.
Less than three months after emerging from the assembly plant in La Grange, Illinois, a Union Pacific a SD40-2 glides through North Yard in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 16, 1979.
UP 3569 was built by EMD in March 1979, and retired from the roster in January 2001.
A small piece of the mosaic ("Fuctional Vibrations" by Xenobia Bailey) overhead the entrance of the Hudson Yards station of the #7 Flushing Line station, Tenth Avenue and 34th street. Chelsea, NYC -- March 28, 2019
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Above: A crowd in Lisbon, Portugal gathers to watch one of the games leading up to The World Cup between France and Belgium.
I think some people feel the same way about sports that I feel about huge election days. Though, not in a good way. I have a really hard time handling my crushing anxiety around days like today. I feel so nervous it's hard to go to work and be functional and I feel just about every emotion imaginable.
Currently, my biggest fear is that someone who is racist and non progressive like Joe Biden or Mike Bloomberg is going to win the nomination. I would be happy with either Sanders or Warren. We need a real progressive that is going to undo the four years of horror that we have all lived through. What we don't need is another billionaire that has no clue what most of the population really wants and, let's face it, with what Bloomberg is spending on ads, he could eradicate famine in the entire world. Anyone who makes the choices he's making, not time mention his racist stop and frisk past doesn't deserve to lead. These wealthy white men are deplorable. I can't take it anymore.
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Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg is a spectacular Model World featuring many Land- and Cityscapes from around the world containing model trains, moving cars, ships and even a fully functional airport with starting and landing planes.
All of this is meticulously handcrafted to the smallest Detail.
Please view the photos in full resolution to see all the little Details and Scenes.
Also make sure to visit this wonderful World, whenever you are in Hamburg.
This photograph captures the charm of an aged facade in Pescara, Italy, showcasing a historic entrance with a weathered wooden door framed by crumbling plaster walls. The door features a smaller, secondary opening at its base, suggesting functionality beyond aesthetics, likely used in the past for daily practical purposes. Above the door, the arch reveals intricate wrought-iron patterns, hinting at the skill of local artisans. The faded orange and beige tones of the plaster exude a rustic atmosphere, resonating with the passage of time and the rich history of the region.
Architecturally, this structure reflects a traditional Italian style seen in older buildings in central and southern Italy. The thick walls, curved arch, and distressed textures reveal the influence of centuries-old techniques. The combination of stone and plaster was common for resilience against the elements. The overall design balances beauty and durability, an approach typical in Italian small towns where architectural heritage is deeply preserved. Subtle floral decorations on the left add a warm, welcoming touch to this otherwise timeworn facade.
Pescara, located in the Abruzzo region of Italy, boasts a unique culinary tradition rooted in fresh, local ingredients. The area is known for its seafood dishes, such as brodetto alla vastese, a traditional fish stew, and arrosticini, skewers of grilled lamb. These regional specialties reflect the townâs proximity to both the Adriatic Sea and the fertile agricultural land surrounding it. Visitors exploring such historic streets often enjoy discovering small trattorias and cafes offering authentic dishes alongside homemade wine.
Historically, Pescara has transitioned from being a small fishing village to a vibrant urban center while maintaining its cultural identity. Structures like this one highlight its storied past, bearing witness to generations of change. Today, such buildings serve as reminders of the resilience and beauty of traditional Italian towns. Wandering through Pescara's streets, visitors are immersed in a blend of history, architecture, and the simple pleasures of life, like savoring a good espresso at a corner café.
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They fly sooo fast when directly overhead..favored to close in on this one in the short instant available.
EN:: Best photographed at night when there are no background distractions, this art installation in a pond in the Tiergarten, Berlin. spoke to me of the adjustments societies had to make to the advent of shopping trolleys in supermarkets.
The very functional trolley that came after the advent of self service shopping coupled with carparks, meant that shoppers able to walk the trolley out of hte shopping centres and leave them strewn around the environs. Then came the temptation for anti-social individuals to take the trolleys further, dumping them in ornamental ponds, lakes even rivers.
Artistically this appealed because of the duplication by reflection, the waterline not immediately apparent.
The visible memory has remained, but the artist, the gallery and the specific location have all faded from memory. However, we would be most pleased to have any of that information, if there is any viewer who recognizes or recalls this installation.
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D:: Diese Kunstinstallation lässt sich am besten nachts fotografieren, wenn es keine Ablenkungen im Hintergrund gibt. Sie befindet sich in einem Teich im Tiergarten in Berlin. Es sprach mir von den Anpassungen, die Gesellschaften an die Einführung von Einkaufswagen in Supermärkten vornehmen mussten.
Der sehr funktionelle Einkaufswagen, der nach dem Aufkommen des Selbstbedienungseinkaufs in Verbindung mit Parkplätzen auf den Markt kam, ermöglichte es den Käufern, den Einkaufswagen mit dem Wagen aus den Einkaufszentren herauszunehmen und ihn in der Umgebung verstreut zurückzulassen. Dann kam die Versuchung für unsoziale Menschen, die Karren weiter zu transportieren und sie in Zierteichen, Seen und sogar Flüssen abzuladen.
(Explore: 4 June 23)
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Our back story::
On our very first day in Berlin, we had so enjoyed many significant landmarks and encounters with people, that we just had to do some more exploring that night. As the night settled and the traffic quietened we were prepared to take our car into this unfamiliar city (driving on the other side of the road from what we are familiar with!) so quieter places like the Tiergarten seemed wise. We found it full of surprises - this art installation being one of them.