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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk.1(1975-85) Engine 1588cc S4 Mechanical Fuel Injection 110PS (108hp)
Registration Number XLF 540 X (London NW)
VOLKSWAGEN ALBUM
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The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 was Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign and launched in 1974 the right hand drive models going on sale Great Britain from October 1974 The Golf was the the successor to the Beetle, and marked a shift of its major car lines from rear-wheel drive and rear-mounted air-cooled engines to front-wheel drive with front-mounted, water-cooled engines
VW Press Department head Anton Konrad and VW engineer Alfons Löwenberg began development of a higher performance variant, they were joined by suspension expert Herbert Schuster, Hermann Hablitzel, along with Jürgen Adler (chassis developement) and Horst-Dieter Schwittlinsky from the marketing department who coined the GTI acronym, The GTI was presented to Volkswagen’s management early in 1975 for approval the GTi finally debuted at the 1975 Frankfurt Motorshow with an expectation of building just 500 units to qualify for the Group One Production Touring Car class. The GTI appeared on the British market in 1977 as a special order only in left-hand drive form. A factory right-hand drive version finally became available in July 1979, priced at £4705
The early GTi was powered by 1588cc fuel injected engine of 110 PS (108 hp; 81 kW). Externally the car was distinguished black-plastic wheel arch extensions, wider wheels, a larger front spoiler, a matte-black frame around the backlite and a red frame for the grille, ride height was lowered by 15mm and the standard car's solid front brake discs were replaced with 9.4 in (239 mm) ventilated discs. Anti-roll bars were also fitted front and rear. With a curb weight of 810 kg (1,786 lb), the GTI could accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 9.2 seconds. Top speed was 182 km/h (113.1 mph) a five speed gearbox became standard in August 1979
In 1982 for the 1983MY the engine was enlarged to 1781cc and compression increased power rose to 112 PS (110.5 hp)
Diolch am 95,361,959 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
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Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Beacon Park Lichfield Staffordshire REF 161-215
In 1893, Leeds gained city status, which brought an increased desire amongst members of the corporation to build civic buildings that befitted this status. The area around the market was made up of abattoirs and slums making it appear less than salubrious. A design competition was held to find an architect capable of designing an opulent new hall to the front of the market. A prize of £150 was set for the winner, which (following allegations of corruption in the competition) was awarded to Joseph and John Leeming of London. Despite misgivings about the award of the design, the plans went ahead and the corporation budgeted £80,000 for building the new hall. J Bagshaw and Sons of Batley were chosen as engineers for the project.
Further controversy was generated when, in May 1901, many traders within the markets were given one week's notice to vacate their stalls so that work on the new hall could commence. Traders demanded compensation for loss of trade, fixtures and fittings.
The new hall opened in 1904, costing £116,700, somewhat more than the original budget of £80,000. A ceremony in July of that year conducted by Mr G. W. Balfour, MP for Leeds Central and President of the Board of Trade, marked the new hall's opening.
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Sometimes I do miss the countryside but while in the city, I just like to be sorrounded by glass and tall buildings...;-}
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Canary Wharf is a large business and shopping development in East London, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, centred on the old West India Docks in the London Docklands.
Rivalling London's traditional financial centre, The Square Mile, Canary Wharf contains the UK's three tallest buildings: One Canada Square (sometimes known as the Canary Wharf Tower) at 235.1 m (774 ft); followed by 8 Canada Square and the Citigroup Centre, both at 199.5 m (654 ft).[1] However, according to the official Canary Wharf website,[2][3][4] One Canada Square is 800 ft (244 m). The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.
Present day
Canary Wharf tenants include major banks, such as Barclays, HSBC and Citigroup, law firms such as Clifford Chance, as well as news media and service firms, including Thomson Reuters, and the Daily Mirror.
At the end of 2007 the official number of people employed on the estate was 93,000, of whom around 25% live in the surrounding five boroughs. Increasingly Canary Wharf is becoming a shopping destination, particularly with the opening of the Jubilee Place shopping centre in 2004, taking the total number of shops to more than 200 and increasing employment in retail to around 4,500. About 500,000 people each week shop at Canary Wharf.
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London Canary Wharf Architecture ~ The Glass Jungle...~
For increased service work following the GHA collapse, Llew Jones has acquired 2x Optare Versa formally operated by Lewis's. One is seen loading in Wrexham bus station on the X5 route to Corwen.
Wrexham Bus Station - 2017.
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I once organized and led a tour for GF's at Coca Cola World Headquarters.
So of course many photos taken were taken. This is one that I cropped for a framing effect.
As a next project, a new slideshow is under development.
Thanks to an increase in teleconferences - and thus reduced (i.e. none at all) travel time between appointments, there are moments to chip away at these slideshow projects. I'm glad for the distraction.
Visiting Coca Cola was my GF Christina Napoli's idea. She apparently loves the beverage - and has been a lifelong imbiber.
We both dressed for the occasion in appropriate colors and accessories as the slideshow will illustrate.
Do things really go better with Coke?
Guess we'll soon see.....
Nora
Critically endangered Red-eyed lichen frog (Duellmanohyla soralia) from Cusuco Natonal Park, Honduras, Central America.
Cusuco National Park is a unique cloud forest ecosystem located in the peaks of Honduras' Merendon mountains. Only 23,440 hectares in total size with more than half consisting of the buffer zone, the future of the parks reptiles and amphians is in jeopardy with increased habitat loss from encroaching unsustainable coffee farms. Exacerbating the problem, the amphibian chytrid fungus has high prevalence rates in some of the parks most endangered species.
SN/NC: Verbena Sp., Syn. Verbena Officinalis, Verbena Hybrida, Verbenaceae Family
Verbena (verbena) is a genus of herbaceous or semi-woody, annual or perennial plants, with about 250 species. Tracks with simple, opposite sheets. Originating from both hemispheres. They prefer sandy, light and fast-draining soils. They are usually found in groups of numerous individuals of flowers of the same color, associated with other colored species/varieties, which, as a whole, form an attractive sight.
The verbena is a plant that is used in several ways in infusion and in octopus. It helps with nervous tension, relieves headaches and even favors the absorption of food. By helping digestion and restoring the nervous system, it is an ideal tonic for those recovering from chronic illnesses. This plant is also used in childbirth contractions and increases maternal milk production. Appears in relation to "divine hierbas" by Saint Hildegard of Bingen.
The genus was described by Carlos Linneo and published in Species Plantarum 1: 18. 1753.3 The species type is: Verbena officinalis L. Verbena: generic name that is an ancient Latin name for common European verbena.
Verbena (verbena) é um gênero de plantas herbáceas ou semi-lenhosas, anuais ou perenes, com cerca de 250 espécies. Faixas com folhas simples e opostas. Originário de ambos os hemisférios. Eles preferem solos arenosos, leves e de drenagem rápida. Geralmente são encontrados em grupos de numerosos indivíduos de flores da mesma cor, associados a outras espécies/variedades coloridas, que, em conjunto, formam um atrativo visual.
A verbena é uma planta que é utilizada de diversas formas em infusão e em polvo. Ajuda na tensão nervosa, alivia dores de cabeça e ainda favorece a absorção dos alimentos. Ao ajudar na digestão e restaurar o sistema nervoso, é um tónico ideal para quem se recupera de doenças crónicas. Essa planta também é utilizada nas contrações do parto e aumenta a produção de leite materno. Aparece em relação a "hierbas divinas" de Santa Hildegarda de Bingen.
O gênero foi descrito por Carlos Linneo e publicado em Species Plantarum 1: 18. 1753.3 O tipo da espécie é: Verbena officinalis L. Verbena: nome genérico que é um antigo nome latino para verbena comum europeia.
Verbena (verbena) es un género de plantas herbáceas o semileñosas, anuales o perenne, con cerca de 250 especies. Rastreras con hojas simples, opuestas. Originarias de ambos hemisferios. Prefieren suelos arenosos, livianos y de rápido drenaje. Generalmente se las encuentra en grupos de numerosos individuos de flores del mismo color, asociadas a otras coloridas especies/variedades, las cuales, en su conjunto, forman una atractiva vista.
La verbena es una planta que se utiliza de varias maneras en infusión y en polvo. Ayuda a la tensión nerviosa, alivia los dolores de cabeza e incluso favorece la absorción de los alimentos. Al ayudar a la digestión y restaurar el sistema nervioso, constituye un tónico ideal para quienes se recuperan de enfermedades crónicas. Esta planta es utilizada también en las contracciones del parto y aumenta la producción de leche materna.
Aparece en la relación de "hierbas divinas" de santa Hildegarda de Bingen.
El género fue descrito por Carlos Linneo y publicado en Species Plantarum 1: 18. 1753.3 La especie tipo es: Verbena officinalis L.
Verbena: nombre genérico que es un antiguo nombre latino de la verbena común europea.
Verbena (verbena) is een geslacht van kruidachtige of halfhoutachtige, eenjarige of meerjarige planten, met ongeveer 250 soorten. Sporen met eenvoudige, tegenover elkaar liggende bladen. Afkomstig uit beide hersenhelften. Ze geven de voorkeur aan zanderige, lichte en snel doorlatende bodems. Ze worden meestal gevonden in groepen van talrijke individuen van bloemen van dezelfde kleur, geassocieerd met andere gekleurde soorten/variëteiten, die als geheel een aantrekkelijk gezicht vormen.
De verbena is een plant die op verschillende manieren wordt gebruikt in infusie en in octopus. Het helpt bij nerveuze spanning, verlicht hoofdpijn en bevordert zelfs de opname van voedsel. Door de spijsvertering te helpen en het zenuwstelsel te herstellen, is het een ideaal tonicum voor mensen die herstellen van chronische ziekten. Deze plant wordt ook gebruikt bij bevallingsweeën en verhoogt de moedermelkproductie. Verschijnt in verband met "goddelijke hierbas" door de heilige Hildegard van Bingen.
Het geslacht werd beschreven door Carlos Linneo en gepubliceerd in Species Plantarum 1: 18. 1753.3 Het soorttype is: Verbena officinalis L.
Verbena: generieke naam die een oude Latijnse naam is voor gewone Europese verbena.
La verveine (verveine) est un genre de plantes herbacées ou semi-ligneuses, annuelles ou vivaces, avec environ 250 espèces. Pistes avec des feuilles simples et opposées. Originaire des deux hémisphères. Ils préfèrent les sols sablonneux, légers et à drainage rapide. On les trouve généralement en groupes de nombreux individus de fleurs de la même couleur, associés à d'autres espèces/variétés colorées, qui, dans leur ensemble, forment un spectacle attrayant.
La verveine est une plante qui s'utilise de plusieurs façons en infusion et en poulpe. Il aide à la tension nerveuse, soulage les maux de tête et favorise même l'absorption des aliments. En aidant la digestion et en restaurant le système nerveux, c'est un tonique idéal pour ceux qui se remettent de maladies chroniques. Cette plante est également utilisée dans les contractions de l'accouchement et augmente la production de lait maternel.
Apparaît en relation avec les "divines hierbas" de Sainte Hildegarde de Bingen.
Le genre a été décrit par Carlos Linneo et publié dans Species Plantarum 1 : 18. 1753.3 Le type d'espèce est : Verbena officinalis L.
Verveine : nom générique qui est un ancien nom latin de la verveine européenne commune.
Verbena (Eisenkraut) ist eine Gattung krautiger oder halbverholzter, einjähriger oder mehrjähriger Pflanzen mit etwa 250 Arten. Gleise mit einfachen, gegenüberliegenden Blättern. Aus beiden Hemisphären stammend. Sie bevorzugen sandige, leichte und schnell entwässernde Böden. Sie werden normalerweise in Gruppen von zahlreichen Individuen von Blumen der gleichen Farbe gefunden, die mit anderen farbigen Arten/Sorten assoziiert sind, die als Ganzes einen attraktiven Anblick bilden.
Die Eisenkraut ist eine Pflanze, die auf verschiedene Weise in Aufgüssen und in Tintenfischen verwendet wird. Es hilft bei nervöser Anspannung, lindert Kopfschmerzen und begünstigt sogar die Nahrungsaufnahme. Indem es die Verdauung unterstützt und das Nervensystem wiederherstellt, ist es ein ideales Stärkungsmittel für diejenigen, die sich von chronischen Krankheiten erholen. Diese Pflanze wird auch bei Geburtswehen verwendet und erhöht die mütterliche Milchproduktion. Erscheint im Zusammenhang mit „göttlichen Hierbas" der Heiligen Hildegard von Bingen.
Die Gattung wurde von Carlos Linneo beschrieben und in Species Plantarum 1: 18 veröffentlicht. 1753.3 Der Arttyp ist: Verbena officinalis L. Verbena: Gattungsname, der ein alter lateinischer Name für gewöhnliches europäisches Eisenkraut ist.
La verbena (verbena) è un genere di piante erbacee o semilegnose, annuali o perenni, con circa 250 specie. Tracce con fogli semplici e opposti. Originario di entrambi gli emisferi. Prediligono terreni sabbiosi, leggeri e drenanti. Si trovano solitamente in gruppi di numerosi individui di fiori dello stesso colore, associati ad altre specie/varietà colorate, che nel loro insieme formano uno spettacolo attraente.
La verbena è una pianta che viene utilizzata in diversi modi in infusione e nei polpi. Aiuta con la tensione nervosa, allevia il mal di testa e favorisce anche l'assorbimento del cibo. Aiutando la digestione e ripristinando il sistema nervoso, è un tonico ideale per chi è in convalescenza da malattie croniche. Questa pianta viene utilizzata anche nelle contrazioni del parto e aumenta la produzione di latte materno. Appare in relazione alla "divina hierbas" di Santa Ildegarda di Bingen.
Il genere è stato descritto da Carlos Linneo e pubblicato in Species Plantarum 1: 18. 1753.3 La specie tipo è: Verbena officinalis L. Verbena: nome generico che è un antico nome latino della verbena comune europea.
バーベナ (バーベナ) は、約 250 種の草本または半木本、一年生植物または多年生植物の属です。シンプルな反対側のシートでトラックします。両半球由来。彼らは、砂質で軽くて水はけのよい土壌を好みます。それらは通常、同じ色の花の多数の個体のグループで見られ、他の色の種/変種と関連しており、全体として魅力的な光景を形成しています.
バーベナは、注入やタコでいくつかの方法で使用される植物です.神経の緊張を和らげ、頭痛を和らげ、食物の吸収を促進します。消化を助け、神経系を回復させることにより、慢性疾患から回復する人々にとって理想的な強壮剤です.この植物は、出産収縮にも使用され、母乳の生産を増加させます。
ビンゲンの聖ヒルデガルトの「神聖なヒルバ」に関連して登場。
この属は Carlos Linneo によって記述され、Species Plantarum 1: 18. 1753.3 で公開されました。種のタイプは次のとおりです。Verbena officinalis L.
バーベナ：一般的なヨーロッパのバーベナの古代ラテン名である一般名.
لويزة (لويزة) هي جنس من النباتات العشبية أو شبه الخشبية ، الحولية أو المعمرة ، مع حوالي 250 نوعًا. المسارات مع أوراق بسيطة متقابلة. تنشأ من كلا نصفي الكرة الأرضية. إنهم يفضلون التربة الرملية والخفيفة وسريعة التصريف. عادة ما توجد في مجموعات من العديد من الأفراد من نفس اللون ، المرتبطة بأنواع / أصناف ملونة أخرى ، والتي ، ككل ، تشكل مشهدًا جذابًا.
لويزة نبات يستخدم بعدة طرق في التسريب وفي الأخطبوط. يساعد في التخلص من التوتر العصبي ، ويخفف من الصداع ويفضل امتصاص الطعام. من خلال المساعدة على الهضم واستعادة الجهاز العصبي ، فهو منشط مثالي لأولئك الذين يتعافون من الأمراض المزمنة. يستخدم هذا النبات أيضًا في تقلصات الولادة ويزيد من إنتاج حليب الأم. يظهر فيما يتعلق بـ "الهيربا الإلهي" للقديس هيلدغارد من بينغن.
تم وصف الجنس بواسطة Carlos Linneo وتم نشره في Species Plantarum 1: 18. 1753.3 نوع النوع هو: Verbena officinalis L. لويزة: اسم عام وهو اسم لاتيني قديم للويزة الأوروبية الشائعة.
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The sound only increased as Arthur moved closer to the vault. A piercing ringing that stabbed into his mind.
Trying to remain focused he calmly placed two fingers on both of his temples. At least trying to massage his head in a vain attempt to soothe the pain.
He sighed in frustration, the pain only subsiding briefly. He continued pacing down the stairs that spiralled through the tower. The pale light emitting from the ornately decorated lamps that were affixed to the walls, guiding him deeper down.
At last he reached the large circular doorway that was the entrance to the vault. A heavy, solid metal door, copper in colour. Engraved with strange symbols and patterns.
Arthur hurriedly pulled out the key from his pocket, sliding it into the lock. He twisted it around, as he did he could feel the clicking and whirring of the locks reverberating through the door.
The heavy door groaned as it began to open, the triangular segments that formed the door retracting into the walls.
He stepped forward, approaching the smaller, secondary wall. For this one however, there was no key. Arthur merely raised his hand up towards the door.
'Open' he commanded.
The door clicked and opened inwards, allowing Arthur into the vault.
As the lights began to flicker on, the contents of the vault were revealed. It was a large circular room with a grated metal walkway circling around the entirety of the vault. Each of the walls featured a tall arched alcove that contained shelves filled with strange metallic objects, glowing stones and crystals, mechanical devices and other oddities. In some of the alcoves bizarre weapons hung on display, in others hung tapestries, scrolls, books, suits of armour, helmets and even taxidermied heads of strange and unusual creatures.
'Incredible that I've even been able to store all this' Arthur mused to himself, looking around the vault.
His eyes turned to an alcove on the far side of the vault, there were no shelves there. Only a large glass tank that glowed and pulsated with a sickly green liquid. Large tubes snaked from the top of the tank, pumping nutrients to what lurked within.
Though the tank itself was fogged with a faint mist, Arthur could see the silhouette of the entity within, a large, bearish sized bulk.
Though he could not see it's eyes, he knew it was watching him.
'Another time' he muttered.
He made his way towards the spiral staircase nearby. Which took him down to the lower level of the vault. Large wooden crates were stacked and piled here and there. Though the lighting illuminated the various other objects around the area. Stone carvings and statues, as well as an ancient obelisk from Egypt. A worn suit of the royal guard and a strange, metal machine that looked like an oversized pepper pot.
Arthur however turned his attention to the golden mask that sat on a nearby pedestal, as he did the noise in his head returned.
'This is a first' he said, walking over to the mask.
'You've never been one to cause a commotion, not since Orkney' He added.
'Something is wrong' The mask cried, glowing rapidly.
'What is it?' Arthur asked.
'Someone is reaching out!' The mask cried.
Worriedly, Arthur moved over to the pedestal.
'It's alright, just talk to me' Arthur said calmly.
'How? How is this possible?' the mask cried, panicking further.
'What is it? Tell me' Arthur replied.
'I have to show you!' the mask cried. As it did it leapt forward from the pedestal, rotating around and placing itself on Arthur's face.
A surge of energy burned through Arthur, he staggered back as he frantically tried to take the mask off.
'You have to see!' The mask said, reverberating through Arthur's mind.
As it spoke Arthur's surroundings shifted and warped, the room span in a dizzying blur. Before changing into an unfamiliar location.
The room Arthur was in was dark, tall columns ascended into nothingness. In the centre of the room stood a large, metallic dome like structure. Circular patterns engraved onto each section. Glowing with a pale blue light.
Standing next to the structure was a humanoid figure.
'Hello?' Arthur called out.
The figure moved slightly, suddenly aware of Arthur's presence. It turned towards him.
The figure was slightly hunched in appearance, wearing some sort of decorative robe. In it's right hand it held a staff that it seemed to use like a walking stick. On top of the staff was a glowing orange light that illuminated the features of the humanoid.
Arthur looked in confusion.
The figure was mechanical, wearing a curved orange mask that had an narrow elongated lower section that Arthur assumed to be it's mouth.
What surprised Arthur were it's eyes, though this appeared to be a machine, it's eyes glowed with emotion, wisdom and warmth. Like that of a wise elder.
'Ah, there you are' the figure said.
'Who are you?' Arthur asked.
'Who I am is of no concern at the moment' the figure replied. 'Our connection here is short'.
'The mask is allowing me to communicate with you?'.
'Indeed' the figure nodded. 'But you are too far. The connection here is very weak, any second now we could be cut off'.
As he said that Arthur began to notice that the room was starting to fade.
The figure noticed too.
'I will keep this brief' The figure said 'You must take the mask to the coliseum! That way I will be able to contact you properly'.
'The coliseum? What do you mean?'
'The mask will know! Let it guide you!' the figure replied. The room was warping, turning back into the vault.
'Please, help us!' the figure called out before dissapating.
As the vault returned Arthur tore the mask off, gasping as if his lungs had been held in a vice.
'What in the hell was that?!' He wheezed, staggering backwards.
The mask levitated slightly, resting itself back on the pedestal.
'They're still alive!' the mask exclaimed 'They survived!'.
'That was one of them? The people of the world you came from?' Arthur asked.
'That was. I don't know how, but if he survived. Then there's hope' the mask said, sounding somewhat confident.
Arthur winced in pain, as an image flickered in his mind. A star filled void filled his mind, in the centre glowed a bright red star.
'That same star again' he whispered.
'We have to find them!' the mask exclaimed 'They need our help'.
'He said to go to the coliseum, but I don't know what he means by that. He said you would know'.
'It's a place from my world, in some way I am connected to it'.
'Would you be able to take us there?' Arthur replied.
'I can, if it is indeed still standing' the mask said hesitantly 'But I will need your help'.
Arthur took a deep breath, pondering the situation at hand.
'I will help you' he said 'But we need to prepare for this journey first'.
The mask fell silent, it too was pondering.
'Agreed' it replied.
'I will start packing' Arthur said. Moving towards the staircase.
As he reached the doorway, the mask called out to him.
'Thank you' it said.
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Some of the most severe marine heat increases on Earth are occurring in the seas surrounding the UK and Ireland. Satellite measurements show that water temperatures in certain areas are above average for this time of year.
The coastal regions off the east coast of the UK, from Durham to Aberdeen, and off the northwest coast of Ireland are particularly warm. The map shows sea surface temperatures on 18 June 2023, compared with the long-term (1981-2016) average.
Satellite data show the sea surface temperature in the North Sea is more than 5°C higher than the average during this time of year. Temperatures anomalies are also extreme in the Baltic with temperatures more than 8°C above average.
Craig Donlon, Head of Earth Surfaces and Interior Section at ESA, explains that the current marine heatwave is classified as an extreme Category IV/V Marine Heatwave – extremely unusual for this time of year.
Marine heatwaves occur due to a combination of atmospheric and oceanographic processes. The sustained high temperatures could trigger mass mortality of fish and other marine life. Also, marine heatwaves are linked to more extreme weather events – making them more intense and longer lasting.
The warming of the seas around the UK coincides with a global trend of rising air and ocean surface temperatures in recent months. According to data from the Met Office dating back to 1850, both April and May 2023 witnessed the highest-ever recorded global sea surface temperatures.
These elevated temperatures have been associated with a series of extreme heat events worldwide, contributing to record-breaking wildfires in Canada, heatwaves in China and Siberia, and reduced sea ice extent in the Antarctic.
June 2023 is also on course to hit record heat levels. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the first 11 days of June were the hottest ever recorded worldwide for this time of year. This is the first time that global air temperatures have exceeded pre-industrial levels by more than 1.5°C during the month of June.
Although the current high temperatures are expected to be temporary, experts anticipate more temperature records to be broken in the coming months due to the projected warming of the Pacific Ocean associated with the development of an El Niño event. Scientists already predict that 2024 may become the hottest year on record.
Craig Donlon says, “Extreme Marine Heatwaves are not an everyday event in UK waters. Satellite data, together with data on the ground, will allow us to document the impact of this marine heatwave including stress on the marine ecosystem, the impact on industries such as aquaculture and fisheries, modification of local wind patterns and potential rainfall events that may emerge later.”
“What is important to realise is that significant warming is also evident over the Tropical Pacific as part of the current El Niño system accompanied by widespread surface ocean warming in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.
“This is a really startling global situation because the additional surface heating we see at this time will eventually be mixed into the ocean water column. Some of this excess heat will find its way into the Arctic Ocean via ocean currents through the Fram Strait and Norwegian Sea further exacerbating the demise of Arctic sea ice. We will be monitoring in detail to see how all these aspects evolve with great interest”.
ESA (Data: NOAA)
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This is a shot of the Prague castle that I took over a year ago. The castle is the dominating building of Prague. In the foreground you see the Vltava River (German: Moldau) and to the right is the famous Charles Bridge.
This was one of my first night HDR attempts. I did not do too many yet, though.
Take a look at my "HDR Cookbook"! It contains some more information on my techniques.
How it was shot:
> Camera put on a wall
> Three exposures (0, -2, +2 ev) autobracketed and merged to get and HDR
> Camera: Nikon D90
> Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm 1:3,5-5,6G ED VR
> Details can be found here
How it was tonemapped:
> Photomatix version 3.1 (Detail Enhancer)
How it was post-processed:
> Post-processing was done in Photoshop
> Topaz Adjust on the entire image (except for the sky) to get back the colors and the details [details]
> Topaz Denoise [details]
> Levels layer on the water to decrease the brightness and increase the contrast
> Saturation layer on the buildings to increase the overall saturation a bit
> Blended in the sky of the original 0ev exposure to remove ugly halos and noise
> Sharpening using the high-pass filter [details]
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For increased tendered work the company has recently added a couple of Solo SRs to the fleet, one is seen at Stourbridge Bus Station.
Stourbridge Bus Station - 2018.
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The Holocaust Memorial is a memorial in Berlin to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. It consists of a 19,000 square meter (4.7 acre) site covered with 2,711 concrete slabs. They are 2.38m (7.8') long, 0.95m (3' 1.5") wide and vary in height from 0.2 m to 4.8m (8" to 15'9").
This is a huge installation right besides the Barndenburg Gate. If you walk in between these concrete blocks, it's a humbling feeling which is probably the intended effect.
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How it was shot:
> Taken handheld (3 shots - 0, -2, +2 ev) [details]
> Camera: Nikon D90
> Lens: Sigma 10-20mm F3,5 EX DC HSM
> Details can be found here
How it was tonemapped:
> Preparation: Developed the RAW files in ACR mainly for CA correction [details]
> HDR creation with Photoshop
> Tonemapping using Photomatix version 3.1 (Detail Enhancer)
> Saved as 16bit TIF
How it was post-processed:
> Post-processing was done in Photoshop
> Topaz Adjust on the entire image to get back the colors and the details [details]
> Topaz Denoise [details]
> Saturation layer on the sky (master)
> Saturation layer on the stones (toned down the blues, increased yellows)
> Levels layer on the stones (increased contrast)
> Vignette effect using a masked fill layer [details]
> Sharpening using the high-pass filter [details]
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Silver Eagles 206 launching in the late afternoon at NAF El Centro for a sortie to the range.
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NAF El Centro 2012 - 2012.10.24
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Save a Life, Surrender your Knife.
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street.
Cowards Carry Knives.
Project Zao
#DropTheKnifeSaveALife
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only managed to see this effect for a few moments.
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My YouTube Video: Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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Rachel Webb, whose son Tom was 22 years old when he was stabbed and killed in St Peter's Street, Derby, by a 16 year old boy in January 2016, has been instrumental in bringing the Angel to Derby. She supported a knife surrender held across Derbyshire and knives from this were donated towards the creation of this sculpture.
The knife Angel has been created as a National monument against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie Bradley has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends.
It is currently on a city tour of the UK.
Knife crime is rising across the country. The Knife Angel's presence in derby is very much a symbol of the hard work of partners and communities across Derbyshire to halt this rise.
Derbyshire Police are spearheading a multi agency campaign called Project Zao, which aims to prevent causalities and stop venerable youngsters from seeing violence as the answer. It targets those who carry knives and delivers a hard hitting educational package to thousands of young people across the county.
All 43 national police forces, the Home Office, anti-violence groups across the UK and hundreds of families who have been affected by knife crime are all strongly supporting the Knife Angel. Relatives of those killed by knife crime were invited to engrave the blades with names and messages for their loved ones as part of the sculpture.
The Knife Angel is a symbol of defiance and change, shining a spotlight on Britain's knife crime problem and its impact on communities, families and individuals.
The Angel; is helping to raise awareness of violent crime and helping young people understand the reasons not to carry knives.
Please show your support and join us in standing up to knife crime!
KAPPELMAYR, Barbara (Red.) (1995). Geïllustreerd handboek van de kunst. VG Bild-Kunst/De Hoeve, Alphen aan de Rijn. ISBN 90 6113 763 2
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The Stone Settings
In about 2500 BC the stones were set up in the centre of the monument. Two types of stone are used at Stonehenge – the larger sarsens and the smaller ‘bluestones’. The sarsens were erected in two concentric arrangements – an inner horseshoe and an outer circle – and the bluestones were set up between them in a double arc.
Probably at the same time that the stones were being set up in the centre of the monument, the sarsens close to the entrance were raised, together with the four Station Stones on the periphery.
About 200 or 300 years later the central bluestones were rearranged to form a circle and inner oval (which was again later altered to form a horseshoe). The earthwork Avenue was also built at this time, connecting Stonehenge with the river Avon.
One of the last prehistoric activities at Stonehenge was the digging around the stone settings of two rings of concentric pits, the so-called Y and Z holes, radiocarbon dated by antlers within them to between 1800 and 1500 BC. They may have been intended for a rearrangement of the stones that was never completed.
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Three Periods were distinguished during research in the nineteen fifties (ATKINSON, 1956). The First Period (Stonehenge I) started around 3500 BC with the construction of a circular bank. Fifty-six holes, possibly with wooden posts – the so-called Aubrey holes – mark the circle. Very few stones were placed during this stage, with the possible exception of the four Station Stones (two of which are still present). The fact that they are not graded or dressed in any way could indicate their early date and even the possibility of their importation from an older ceremonial place. Other investigators place the Station Stones in the Second Period as part of the major development program of that era. The Station Stones presented the crucial evidence in the observational theory as developed by Alexander Thom and others.
The Second Period from 2700 – 2000 BC (other sources, like HAWKINS (1966; 1973) mention younger dates of 2550 – 1700 BC) saw an increase in building activities. Another two rings of menhirs were put in place (the Bluestones, including the Altar Stone). About eighty of them were erected in the center of the site in two concentric circles. This double circle of bluestones, which was never completed, was dismantled in the following period.
Most of the large stones were erected at the beginning of the Third Period (Stonehenge IIIa) starting from 2100 BC until 1500 BC. The transportation and positioning of the Sarsen Circle and the grand horseshoe of Trilithons were engineering successes in their own right. The Heel Stone was placed at the open end of the horseshoe of the five trilithons, some thirty-five meters from the ring. The sun will rise on the summer solstice (longest day) in alignment with the heel stone as seen from the center of the ring. The entrance road along this alignment is called the Avenue.
The beginnings of the Third Period (Stonehenge III) were the heyday of Stonehenge as a place of ritual celebration (as a ‘temple’). It was only after 1400 BC that decline and abandonment took place, when the Wessex people populated the area. The Avenue was extended in 1100 BC indicating that the place was still more or less functional.
The site is still shrouded in all sorts of mysteries. The motive of construction has now shifted from an emphasis of the theological and spiritual (‘a religion with a lost creed’) to the ‘astronomical’. Sunrises were measured, alignments suggested, plans were drawn (Inigo Jones’ seventeenth-century plan (1625/1655) had a hexagonal layout!), and redrawn and fallen stones were lifted. The result is a checkered history and a sparkling affirmation of Hawkes’ saying that ‘Every age has the Stonehenge it desires – or deserves’.
“...and the hive boundaries were extended another three quallids in all directions today. Consummation rates are steadily increasing.”
“Excellent, Commander. See to it that they are sustained.
Now what do you have to report on the remaining subject of the latest batch? With the anomalies removed, I expect a normal output. The stores from our last harvest are beginning to diminish...”
“The assigned replacers are even now leading her to one of the cultivation chambers, your Greatness. The she-human's disposition recommends her as highly receptive and practical and the ideal atmosphere was one that would appease her concerns and appear, to her opinion, aesthetically pleasing. I chose to emulate the fungi desert of E'gallorsk. Combined with occasional manipulation it should create a sense of well-being and evoke a trace of Romanticism, as the humans call it, in her. Affection toward the target replacer will inevitably increase.”
“That will suffice.
On a related note, it has occurred to me that you have no experience with a “third wheel”, as the humans call it. You are liable to compromise the subject's emotional balance unless cautioned; see that you do not cause the subject to harbor too much animosity toward the extra replacer, but do exploit it as leverage to create more affection toward the other. Proportioned correctly, you will produce peak amounts of positive mental output and a minimum of the opposite. I will not have our food supply embittered, so try to take the extra replacer out as soon as possible. Preferably with a “natural disaster”, for obvious reasons.”
“Of course, O Queen. And the he-spy? Shall I leave him as he is?”
“...No. He will resist us, but put him under constant mental bombardment regardless. It will cause him to feel hopeless and isolated...I want him where he will pour affection out to a replacer of the she-spy even if he knows it IS a replacer.”
“It will be done, O Queen.”
After Reldan killed that terrible worm, I felt free. The trauma wasn't so bad once I knew it could never be repeated. I still felt kind of helpless, though. Especially after fainting for the first time in my life...embarrassing. I'm really glad Reldan's not one of those stupid male chauvinists, if he was he'd probably be gloating over how useless I've been thus far. Not anymore! I politely took my bag back from him. You have to start somewhere. I then felt a compelling urge to get away from the burned worm corpse...it reminded me of my ordeal. I turned away and started walking and a second or two later Reldan and that weird green girl he has trussed up caught up with me.
“Bad memories?” Reldan asked.
“I don't want to talk about it,” I replied, “I'm just so glad to be back with you.”
“I understand.”
He then, at my request, related the story of all that happened since we were separated, with me occasionally asking questions. As he talked, we began to walk up a gentle incline in the cavern, and the bones strewn about began to dwindle in number. As we turned a corner, I was blinded by the sun as it peeked through the cave entrance, but what a sight for sore eyes (literally!) it was! After a while my eyes became accustomed to the bright light, and I looked around the vast landscape that stretched before us.
“This doesn't look anything like where we were before...” I gasped.
“I traveled quite far to find you,” Reldan replied, “and the land changed again.”
Did it ever! A sandy desert spread out as far as I could see, drab in itself but made beautiful by thousands of glowing orange mushrooms that dotted the landscape. As we walked away from the rocky outcroppings surrounding the crystal cave, I began to notice thorny green roots curving and twisting in and out of the ground.
“Everything here is edible, and those roots are an excellent water source,” Reldan interrupted his own story to explain excitedly, “We could survive here for weeks!”
I was of course delighted, as food was always a source of anxiety and not having to worry anymore...well! The landscape was also lovely to look at, but the promise of easy food was hard to beat.
Reldan then got to what I supposed was, for him, a rather uncomfortable part of his story: why he had been forced to restrain Djiimi. Apparently she had tried to make advances to him-very aggressive ones-and he, not wanting to cheat on me (we're not even married!), had to resort to some rather drastic measures...
He was very pained about the whole matter, but I assured him that I trusted his judgment.
Wow...he was alone with that (admittedly) attractive mutant scum and he resisted her to that point for my sake when I could have been dead?! What a great guy!
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Hope you all enjoy! I'm really pleased with the roots despite the engineering problems they presented, and I hope to never edit that many 'shrooms again...
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After the increasing haze and pollution in the past week or so, it finally poured down in Shanghai today afternoon. So decided promptly to head to this old apartment again, this time with a standard lens, to shoot some light trails during rush hour, but unfortunately the sky turned out quite hazy.
© Angela M. Lobefaro
Taken in Cape Tong, Ko Phi Phi, Thailand.
The Phi Phi Islands (Thai: หมู่เกาะพีพี) are located in Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. Phi Phi Don, the larger and principal of the two Phi Phi islands, is located at [show location on an interactive map] 7°44′00″N, 98°46′00″E. Both Phi Phi Don, and Phi Phi Leh, the smaller, are administratively part of Krabi province, most of which is on the mainland, and is located at [show location on an interactive map] 8°02′30″N, 98°48′39″E.
Ko Phi Phi Don ("ko" (Thai: เกาะ) meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Lee (or "Ko Phi Phi Leh"), are visited by many people as well. There are no accommodation facilities on this island, but it is just a short boat ride from Ko Phi Phi Don. The rest of the islands in the group, including Bida Nok, Bida Noi, and Bamboo Island, are not much more than large limestone rocks jutting out of the sea.
Phi Phi Don was initially populated by Muslim fishermen during the late 1940s, and later became a coconut plantation. The Thai population of Phi Phi Don remains more than 80% Muslim.But the actual population if counting laborers, especially from the north-east, from the mainland is much more Buddhist these days.
Ko Phi Phi Leh was the backdrop for the 2000 movie The Beach. Phi Phi Leh also houses the 'Viking Cave', from which there is a thriving bird's nest soup industry. There was criticism during filming of 'The Beach' that the permission granted to the film company to physically alter the environment inside Phi Phi Islands National Park was illegal. [1] The controversy cooled down however, when it was discovered that the producers had done such a decent job of restoring the place that it finally looked better than it had done before.
Following the release of The Beach, tourism on Phi Phi Don increased dramatically, and with it the population of the island. Many buildings were constructed without planning permission.[citation needed]
Ko Phi Phi was devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, when nearly all of the island's infrastructure was wiped out. Redevelopment has, however, been swift, and services like electricity, water, Internet access and ATMs are up and running again, but waste handling has been slower to come back online.
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That's 10 down and four to go (plus the NYTF 2012 figs....gulp!).
Proudly displayed on my wall.
It seems strange but i can genuinely justify buying these more than i can sets or custom figs as they not only retain their value, but actually it increases over time. The last time i checked, everything prior to the 2015 figs was being sold everywhere for much more than i paid for any of them. It's a small but sound investment in my eyes (whatever helps me sleep at night as i cry into my empty wallet lol).
►To increase the population of the city of San Francisco and create jobs during the depression were the main political motivations for creating the bridge.
►Joseph Baerman Strauss designed and built the Golden Gate Bridge.
►Money was raised to build the bridge with a voter approved bond issue backed by Bank of America.
►Official ground breaking began on February 26, 1933.
►The Golden Gate Bridge was the first construction project to ever use the rotating drum mixer concrete trucks so common today.
►The production of the bridge was the first of its kind to ever use nets as safety for falling workers. These nets are now standard on any bridge project today.
►The bridge was designed to be a part of the beauty of the area, with slatted railings to improve passing motorists' views, special accent lighting, and the red paint to blend with the red in the hills of Marin County.
►The bridge officially opened for business on May 26, 1937.
►Strauss's company was paid a $1 million fee, but unfortunately Strauss died within a year of completing the bridge.
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An increase in traffic between the quarries at Tunstead/Hindlow and the West Midlands in connection with the HS2 project has meant additional freight services across the Mid-Cheshire lines.
On Wednesday 9th March, 66775 “HMS Argyll” complete with F231 decals (denoting the type 23 frigate she’s named after) is in charge of 4H89 05:45 Bescot Down Sdgs - Hindlow stone empties past Plumley Signalbox.
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NASA’s Webb Telescope has yet another discovery machine aboard – the Near-Infrared Spectrograph’s (NIRSpec’s) microshutter array. This instrument has more than 248,000 tiny doors that can be individually opened to gather spectra (light) of up to approximately 150 individual objects simultaneously.
Of the thousands of distant galaxies behind galaxy cluster SMACS 0723, NIRSpec observed 48 individually – all at the same time – in a field that is approximately the size of a grain of sand held at arm’s length. Quick analysis made it immediately clear that several of these galaxies were observed as they existed at very early periods in the history of the universe, which is estimated to be 13.8 billion years old.
Look for the same feature highlighted in each spectrum. Three lines appear in the same order every time – one hydrogen line followed by two ionized oxygen lines. Where this pattern falls on each spectrum tells researchers the redshift of individual galaxies, revealing how long ago their light was emitted.
Light from the farthest galaxy shown traveled 13.1 billion years before Webb’s mirrors captured it. These observations mark the first time these particular emission lines have been seen at such immense distances – and these are only Webb’s initial observations. There may be even more distant galaxies in this image!
In these spectra, Webb has also shown us the chemical composition of galaxies in the very early universe for the first time. This was made possible by the telescope’s position in space – far away from Earth’s atmosphere, which filters out some infrared light – and its specialization in gathering high-resolution near-infrared light.
And since similar spectra from galaxies at closer distances have long been studied by other space- and ground-based observatories, astronomers already know a lot about the properties of nearby galaxies. Now, astronomers will be able to study and compare spectra from Webb to determine how galaxies have changed over billions of years, dating back to the early universe.
With Webb’s data, researchers can now measure each galaxy’s distance, temperature, gas density, and chemical composition. We will soon learn an incredible amount about galaxies that existed all across cosmic time!
Want to capture your own spectra with Webb’s microshutter array? Learn how scientists use the instrument by “taking” your own observations with this interactive and analyze the spectra it returns.
For a full array of Webb’s first images and spectra, including downloadable files, please visit: webbtelescope.org/news/first-images
NIRSpec was built for the European Space Agency (ESA) by a consortium of European companies led by Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center providing its detector and micro-shutter subsystems.
Credits:
IMAGE: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI
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An infographic titled “Galaxy Cluster SMACS 0723, Webb Spectra Identify Galaxies in the Very Early Universe; NIRCam Imaging and NIRSpec Microshutter Array Spectroscopy.” At left is a NIRCam image of the field, which is filled with galaxies of different colors, shapes, and sizes. Four galaxies from this image are highlighted, and labeled: 11.3 billion years, 12.6 billion years, 13.0 billion years, 13.1 billion years to indicate when the observed light was emitted. In inset images, these galaxies appear blurry and have red areas. To the right are four line graphs corresponding to the four highlighted galaxies. These are labeled NIRSpec Microshutter Array Spectroscopy. They show the shift in the position of hydrogen and oxygen emission lines to longer wavelengths as age of the light increases.
First and foremost, before doing this mod, I did a lot of reading about different kinds of mods you can do to increase the triggering distance of the Cactus V2s Wireless Trigger otherwise known as Poverty Wizard!
Before anything else, I would like to say I bought this Trigger/Receiver because I can't afford PW's, Skyports, Radio Popper, or any other high priced alternative.
I have read the following forum threads/blogs:
1. www.flickr.com/photos/joshsommers/527046465/
2. www.instructables.com/id/Increase-effective-distance-on-_...
3. www.flickr.com/photos/63856254@N00/348236022/
4. www.flickr.com/photos/lotto1/472239389/
5. www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157602062670517/
6. www.pbase.com/angusmeek/gi_cactus_mod
7. jeremykuster.blogspot.com/2007/10/gi-cactus-v2s-modificat...
8. www.flickr.com/photos/makelessnoise/1956119247/
Now its time to do the mod!
I need to say the best Mod I have seen is in link no. 7 above. Cosmetic and flexibility wise (I'm talking about his Trigger mod only), it is a clear winner because the finished product looks good, and you can remove the antenna when storing the trigger, but if I think of the cost of materials, especially I'm here in the UK (at the moment) where taxes are high, its not a very good option for me.
There were some peeps reporting that 1/4 wavelength antenna connected to the PCB of the trigger (especially the author of no. 7) with 1 inch wire works, some people disagree saying it doesn't work, and they use about 6.5inches or shorter/longer wire to connect the antenna to the PCB.
Other people use 1/4 wavelentgh of coiled wire inside the trigger and report it works as well.
Someone also used an old cordless phone's antenna, an old mobile phone's antenna, etc. The list goes on!
Anyway its time for me to decide on which one to follow! I was really leaning towards the 433Mhz antenna mod described in link no. 7 above. I was about to hit the button last night, but my undecided mind said the cost is almost the same for another V2s receiver.....
Hmmm.... if others used the coiled copper wire inside, maybe I should try that!
I didn't have any at home, but I found an old Cat5e cable that came with my wireless router!
I immediatley stripped it and cut out 6.82 inches long wire.
That lenght was based on www.csgnetwork.com/freqwavelengthcalc.html
Hang on, by reading all of the 7 links above, most people attach antenna/cable to the right of the PCB (assuming the trigger is facing you), but some people attach it to the left. I have also read some people rationalizing that when you attach the antenna to the right, you have to cut the tracing to the left.
And if you decide to attach the antenna to the left, then you have to deduct the tracing's length which is about 1.25 inches from the wire that you are going to use as antenna. So I decided to follow the latter, 6.82 - 1.25 = 5.57 inches!
OK, cut and solder, then test!
I was shocked, its not stable, its not as stable as before I soldered the antenna. It can trigger the receiver but intermittently! That's bad!
But there was a discussion in post no.7 that the 433mhz antenna with 1 inch wire doesn't work (with some people), instead, solder another 1/4 wavelength of copper wire from the PCB to the end of the 433Mhz antenna to make it 1/2 wavelenght.
That's where I got the idea, to make a 1/2 wavelenght of coiled copper wire. To make the story short, heres the calculation: 13.64inches - 1.25 inches (PCB trace) = 12.39 inches copper wire. Coiled copper antenna soldered to the left.
And the result was fantastic! I can trigger the flash when its way inside the house. I wasn't able to do that before the mod!
Please feel free to view the other pictures in the "Cactus Trigger" set to view the sample photos.
www.flickr.com/photos/25797462@N07/sets/72157604625194119/
Update May 03, 2008:
I just received my second set of Cactus V2s . I immediately tested the Trigger for distance, and I can confirm that the distance of the modded Trigger was double compared to that of the unmodded one!
Notes:
1. If you only have 1 Cat5e cable, don't chop it as you may need it to configure your wireless router.
2. If after doing this mod, you can trigger only 1 receiver, or you can trigger intermittently, or can't trigger at all, your battery might be the cause.
Please note that the battery that came with the trigger/receiver is only meant for testing (according to Gadget Infinity) so please change your batteries.
3. I have found taht when you are testing for range, a reliable way to test is by mounting the transmitter on your camera and pressing the shutter (like taking actual pictures) and not by pressing the test button on the transmitter.
4.Sometimes the battery contacts of the V2s receiver is somewhat wonky and the battery doesn't fit properly, therefore no proper contact with battery- so its worth checking this as well
Update: July 17,2008>
can you also please try to stretch the coiled antenna so its almost touching one side of the transmitter (from the soldering point), to the other side of the transmitter like this:
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Its not scientifically proven, but the total length of the coiled antenna MIGHT have an effect. This is what I did to my 2 modded triggers, and looking at the pictures posted by other successful users, it looks like it may have an effect.
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The above is a copy of my blog @ strobemonkeyblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/gadget-infinity-cac...
. . . Hoffmaster State Park used to have a Trillium Festival every spring, but increasing numbers of White Tailed Deer brought that to an end, since their population boom resulted in the deer eating all of the flowers!
I took a quick drive through the park this morning and only spotted 3 or 4 of them, this one close to the Nature Center where aluminum pie plates dangling from strings scare away the deer!
Have a great spring weekend Facebook, Flickr, and 500px friends!
I increased the shadow and exposure to guide the viewers from one area to the next down the barn. Now it gives a clearer perspective seeing the barn and the light guiding the viewers eyes towards down the barn
23 December 2020: Update on The Corona Pandemic – The latest figures show a slowing down in the rate of increase in the number of people testing positive for coronavirus, still an average of 2,529 people tested positive for the coronavirus every day over the last week. The data also reported a stagnation in the number of new hospital admissions and a further fall in the number of people with the virus that are dying. It’s probably too early to claim victory but as a minimum these numbers are generating hopes that we are beginning to regain control over the third surge of the coronavirus before it started to eclipse the first and second wave. Yesterday it was also announced that travel between the UK and Belgium will resume on Wednesday under stricter conditions. The ban was brought in amid fears about a new variant of coronavirus that the authorities in the UK say is more infectious that other strains of the virus detected so far. Hoping for continued good news I’m carrying on with my daily corona walks. This lonely man with a face mask feeding the birds in a deserted city center reminded me of the pictures of the desolated landmarks we saw during the first wave of the pandemic – Korenlei, Ghent, Belgium.
de 133 000 à 550 000 manifestants selon les sources. Une énorme manifestation à Paris.
Tens of Thousands of protesters gathered at demonstrations across France to protest a new bill that would ban police images and increase surveillance.
"Home for Christmas" photo series (December 2011)
This holiday season we've decided to decorate our Christmas tree with our favourite ornaments from our ever increasing collection. Every single ornament on the Tree tells of the Christmases past, our life-story full of precious memories and treasured heritage. This may come as a surprise to many of you: The First Noel celebration came for me in my mid 20-ies! Namely, four of my grandparents belonged to four different religions and my parents raised me with no religious experience whatsoever. So, I had to find my own way in the maze of all of those religions and discover by myself, as an adult, joys of the first Noël, Christmas, Hanukkah. Many years have passed since those days and I was careful to avoid my parents' mistake. This is how our son ended up drawing for me and my wife a Holiday Card with the Star of David on top of Christmas Tree! I am providing today two sets of links: I. The First Noël song in various renditions by past American Idol stars; and II. Noël carols sung in French ~ Joyeux Noël!~ Merry Christmas! ~
..…...... Chante, C'est Noël: Sing along, sing a song of Christmas!
..…...... Chante, C'est Noël: ‘Tis that wonderful time of year!
..…...... Danse, C'est Noël: Sing and dance for the joy of Christmas!
..…...... Danse, C'est Noël: ‘Tis that wonderous time of year!
..…...... Come raise in singing, sing out loud for all to hear!
..…...... C'est Noël, C'est Noël: ‘Tis that wonderful time of year!
..…...... Children’s voices are all bringing hope and joy!
..…...... And Merry Christmas: C'est Noël, Chante, C'est Noël!
The First Noel ~ LaKisha Jones
The First Noel ~ David Archuleta
The First Noel ~ Carrie Underwood
The First Noel ~ Scotty McCreery [CMA live, 2011]
Noel/Christmas Medley ~ AMERICAN IDOL Christmas Special '03
Noel/Christmas Medley ~ Jennifer Hudson + GOSPEL CHOIR
Noël c'est l'amour ~ LE GRUPPE VOCAL "PRIVILEGE"
C'est Noël, joie sur la Terre ~ CHORALE d'ENFANTS
Pot-pourri de chansons de Noël ~ Marie Myriam
Le Noël de la rue ~ Chantal Câlin [live]
LePetit papa Noël ~ Nana Mouskouri
Cantinque de Noël ~ Andrea Bocelli
Chante, c'est Noël ~ Celine Dion
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Due to an increased need for capacity due to Covid, the shorter D1 between Trowbridge and Bath has been modified to a D1x, operating on a more direct route away from the low bridges and bringing double decks to the area. Formerly an Aberdeen Platinum bus, and now in unbranded Bath City blue, here 37642 pauses at the town bridge en-route for Trowbridge.
For my summer snaps to Bradford-on-Avon, as well as Bristol, Weston, Wells and Bath, please visit: southernenglandbus.smugmug.com/LATEST
Great American Ball Park is a baseball stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, which is the home field of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds. It opened in 2003, replacing Cinergy Field (formerly Riverfront Stadium), their home field from 1970 to 2002. The park's name comes from Great American Insurance Group.
The ballpark hosted the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Reds put in $5 million for improvements, which included two new bars and upgraded concession stands.
In 1996, Hamilton County voters passed a ½% sales tax increase to fund the construction of new venues for both the Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). The Reds and the Bengals had previously shared occupancy of Cinergy Field, but by the mid-1990s, they complained that the multi-purpose stadium lacked amenities necessary for small-market professional sports teams to compete and each lobbied for venues of their own.[11] Nearby Paul Brown Stadium broke ground in 1998 and was opened on August 19, 2000.
Great American Ball Park was built by the architectural firms Populous (then HOK Sport) and GBBN at a cost of approximately US$290 million. It is located on the plot of land between the former site of Cinergy Field and US Bank Arena; it was known locally as the "wedge". The limited construction space necessitated the partial demolition of Cinergy Field. It was fully demolished on December 29, 2002.
The original address of Great American Ball Park was 100 Main Street. However, after the death of former pitcher and longtime broadcaster Joe Nuxhall in 2007, the address was changed to 100 Joe Nuxhall Way. A sign bearing Nuxhall's traditional signoff phrase "rounding third and heading for home" is located on the third base side exterior of the park. The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is adjacent to Great American Ball Park. In honor of Crosley Field, the Cincinnati Reds' home park from 1912 to June 1970, a monument reminiscent of the park's infamous left field terrace was built on the main entrance plaza on Joe Nuxhall Way; statues of Crosley-era stars Nuxhall, catcher Ernie Lombardi, first baseman Ted Kluszewski, and outfielder Frank Robinson are depicted playing an imaginary baseball game.
A 35-foot-(10.7-m)-wide break in the stands between home plate and third base called "The Gap" is bridged by the concourse on each level (see photo). Aligned with Sycamore Street, it provides views into the stadium from downtown and out to the skyline from within the park.
In right center field, two smokestacks, reminiscent of the steamboats that were common on the Ohio River in the 19th and early 20th centuries, flash lights, emit flames and launch fireworks to incite or respond to the home team's efforts. When the Reds strike out a batter, fire blows out of the stacks beginning with the 2012 season (previously, steam was spewed out following a strikeout). Fireworks are launched from the stacks after every Reds home run and win. The seven baseball bats featured on both smokestacks symbolize the #14 of Pete Rose. On May 15, 2015, a part of the top of the right smokestack caught on fire during the 6th inning of a Reds game, caused by a loose propane valve, causing smoke to be blown across the field, several sections of seats to be evacuated, and the Cincinnati Fire Department being called to put it out. No one was injured.
A 50-foot-by-20-foot (15 x 6 m) Indiana limestone bas relief carving near the main entrance features a young baseball player looking up to the heroic figures of a batter, pitcher and fielder, all set against the background of many of Cincinnati's landmarks, including the riverfront and Union Terminal. Local designers and artist created the piece between 2001 and 2003 with concept, design and project oversight / management by Berberich Design. The illustrative artist was Mark Riedy, the sculptors of the scale model used for fabrication were Todd Myers and Paul Brooke with fabrication by Mees Distributors.
Just inside the main gates off the Crosley Terrace you will find two mosaic panels measuring 16 feet wide by 10 feet high. The mosaics depict two key eras in Reds history: "The First Nine", the 1869 Red Stockings who were the first professional baseball team in history with a record of 57-0 in their first season and "The Great Eight", the famous Big Red Machine that won back-to-back World Series in 1975 and 1976. The mosaics were created between 2001 and 2003 with concept, design and project oversight / management by Berberich Design. The illustrative artist was Mark Riedy. These mosaic panels are made of opaque glass tiles and were produced in Ravenna, Italy by SICIS.
Panoramas of downtown Cincinnati, Mt. Adams, the Ohio River and Northern Kentucky are visible from most of the park.
At 217 feet, 9 inches (66.4 m) wide, the scoreboard from Daktronics is the sixth largest in Major League Baseball, and the 15th largest in the United States out of all LED screens. The Reds paid $4 million to install a new, LED scoreboard and high definition video screen in time for the 2009 season. The scoreboard did not add any size from the previous, but added HD quality. The scoreboard clock was originally a replica of the Longines clock at Crosley Field, but has since been modified.
If a Reds player hits the "Hit Me" sign located between the Power Stacks located in right field, a randomly selected fan will win the red Toyota Tundra pickup truck located on top of an elevator shaft approximately 500 feet (150 m) from home plate beyond the center field fence, which is valued at approximately US$31,000.
As a nod to Crosley Field, the Reds' home from 1912–1970, a monument was created in front of the main entrance to highlight the park's famous left-field terrace. Bronze statues of Crosley-era stars Joe Nuxhall, Ernie Lombardi, Ted Kluszewski, and Frank Robinson (created by sculptor Tom Tsuchiya) are depicted playing in an imaginary ballgame. The grass area of the terrace has the same slope as the outfield terrace at Crosley Field.
A three-piece mural on the back of the scoreboard in left field depicts the bat Pete Rose used for his record-breaking 4,192nd hit and the ball he hit in 1985. This was replaced with new banners in 2015 as part of the All-Star Game upgrades.
Located on the west side of Great American Ball Park on Main Street, the Hall of Fame and Museum celebrate the Reds' past through galleries and extensive use of multimedia. The Hall of Fame has been in existence since 1958, but did not previously have a building.
A private party area located above the batter's eye.
The dimension of 404 feet (123 m) in center field is a tribute to the same center field dimension in the Reds' previous home, Riverfront Stadium.
A glass encased restaurant on the third level of the stadium that serves upscale food and has views of the field and the river.
Adjacent to both the stadium and the Reds Hall of Fame is a rose garden that symbolizes Pete Rose's record-breaking 4,192nd hit. It was strategically placed here because the ball landed around this area in Riverfront Stadium. The garden is visible from a stairwell in the hall of fame displaying the number of balls that Rose hit.
For the 2015 season, Great American Ball Park became the first MLB ballpark to feature a suite designed exclusively as a place for mothers to feed and care for their babies Reds COO Phil Castellini, a father of 5, says he felt compelled to do his best to provide a worthwhile solution after stadium officials told him an increasing number of women were asking where they could nurse their children at the ballpark. The suite has 5 glider chairs, diaper-changing stations, a restroom, a kitchenette, refrigerator, lockers, and televisions showing the game. It's located on the Suite Level near the Champions Club elevators.
After the 2008 season, all of the scoreboards in the park were replaced by new high-definition video displays. The Reds have a ten-year contract with the Daktronics company of Brookings, South Dakota, and also have contracted with Sony for the high-definition video cameras and production equipment, which will be operated from a renovated control room. A team of 25 people will be responsible for the content of the displays.
The previous displays were installed by the Trans-Lux company when Great American Ball Park was built. However, Trans-Lux went bankrupt, and the team could not find replacement parts.
"We were just limping through, hoping the old scoreboard would make it to the end of the 2008 season", said Reds spokesman Michael Anderson.
Jennifer Berger, Reds senior director of entertainment, events and production said that the Cincinnati Reds will assume the responsibility of the cost of maintaining the displays; the fans will not have to bear the brunt of paying for them.
The team expects to save money in the long term due to the displays' increased energy efficiency.
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Dendrocopus major
Mórchnagaire breac
[order] Piciformes | [family] Picidae | [latin] Dendrocopos major | [UK] Great Spotted Woodpecker | [FR] Pic épeiche | [DE] Buntspecht | [ES] Carpintero Picapinos | [IT] Picchio rosso maggiore | [NL] Grote Bonte Specht
spanwidth min.: 38 cm
spanwidth max.: 44 cm
size min.: 23 cm
size max.: 26 cm
Breeding
incubation min.: 10 days
incubation max.: 13 days
fledging min.: 20 days
fledging max.: 24 days
broods 1
eggs min.: 4
eggs max.: 7
Status: Recent colonist to broadleaf forests in eastern Ireland.
Conservation Concern: Green-listed in Ireland. The European population has been evaluated as Secure.
Identification: About the same size as Mistle Thrush. A distinctive black and white bird when seen well. The face, throat and underparts are white, while the back, rump and tail are black. Also has a large white patch at the base of the wings, while the vent is pale red. In flight, the wings are mainly black, with obvious rows of spotting on the primaries and secondaries. Adult male Great Spotted Woodpeckers are identifiable by a small red patch on the back of the head. Adult females have a black nape and crown.
Similar Species: None in Ireland.
Call: The most frequently heard call is a loud "kick", when agitated given in a continous series. Does not sing, but has distinctive drumming display from early Spring onwards. Drumms last between 1 and 2 seconds.
Diet: Feeds on insects found in wood, as well as pine cones in autumn. During the breeding season, may also take eggs and chicks of other birds. Will visit garden bird tables in suburban areas.
Breeding: Only a handful of pairs breed in Ireland, usually in oak woodlands with some coniferous woods nearby. A common species in Britain and Continental Europe and frequently visits bird feeders in gardens. Breeds in nestholes it excavates in decaying wood.
Wintering: Great Spotted Woodpeckers remain on their territory during the winter. Young birds move to new territories in autumn
Where to See: The good places to look for Great Spotted Woodpeckers include the woodlands around the Glendalough Lakes, as well as Tomnafinogue Wood in south County Wicklow.
Great-spotted Woodpecker is the most widespread and common woodpecker on the European continent. Male has black and white plumage, with red vent and rear crown. Forehead is buffy-white and crown is black. Cheeks and throat are white with a black moustache, joining the red nape, descending towards the chest and joining again the black back while it borders a white patch on the side of the neck. Upperparts are black, with white large patches on wings and white edges on primaries. Tail is black with white spots on outer feathers. Underparts are whitish with a broad black semi-collar on upper breast, and red vent. The strong pointed bill is black, eyes are dark, circled by fine white stripe. Legs and zygodactylous feet are greyish. It has long sticky tongue, to extract insects and larvae from bark crevices. Female has entire black crown. Juvenile has red crown and duller plumage than adults. Birds of west and south of Europe have brownish-white forehead and underparts, and weaker bill. Birds from Algeria and Tunisia have black and red chest, and red of the vent extending to belly.
Great-spotted Woodpecker feeds mostly in trees, on trunks and large branches. It drills holes to get sap, and the insects attracted to it. Rarely feeds on the ground. It catches pine-cones or nuts between the bark, in order to open the seeds with its beak. The routine is to work upwards on the trunk, and also side to side, taping the bark to extract food from crevices, with the tip of its sticky tongue. Spring is announced by early morning drumming, and aerial chases with 2 or 3 birds through the canopy, while they chatter loudly. Flight displays are performed by both adults. They perform spiral flights and align close to the trunk with semi-open and quivering wings. The Great-spotted Woodpecker is very shy, and outside breeding season, solitary. It roosts in old holes in trees.
Habitat
From arctic taiga through boreal and temperate to Mediterranean and alpine forest zones, wherever there are trees of any sort with sufficient growth to accommodate nest-holes. Isolated and scattered trees in parks, avenues, gardens, orchards, and open or miniature woodlands less favoured, unless adjoined by larger stands of broad-leaved, coniferous, or mixed tree species, latter being commonly preferred.
Other details
Dendrocopos major is a widespread resident across most of Europe, which accounts for less than half of its global range. Its European breeding population is extremely large (>12,000,000 pairs), and was stable between 1970-1990. Although there were declines in a few countries during 1990-2000, populations were stable or increased across the majority of its European range—including sizeable ones in France, Germany, Poland, Ukraine and Russia—and the species remained stable overall.
Two races inhabiting the Canary islands of this widespread woodpecker are included in Annex I. The race canariensis, endemic to Tenerife, is estimated at about 100 breeding pairs; the race thanneri, endemic to Gran Canaria, at maximum 250 breeding pairs. Both are strictly dependent on native pine (Pinus canariensis) forests and are vulnerable
Feeding
Mainly insects, but tree seeds (mainly of conifers) often staple diet in winter; bird eggs and nestlings may be common in diet during summer. Climbs trees in search of insects using stiff tail-feathers as prop; may hang upside down from branches but never proceeds head downward. In summer, pokes and probes fissures in bark for surface insects and uses bill as forceps to pull away bark. In winter, seeks insects in decaying trees mainly by hacking and pecking at bark and wood, knocking off loose material with lateral blows of bill and cutting grooves with vertical blows. Chisels holes up to 10 cm deep to expose wood-boring beetles and larvae. Tongue extends up to 40 mm and harpoon-like tip used to impale soft-bodied prey; harder insects adhere to tongue bristles coated with sticky saliva. In many populations conifer seeds important in winter; cones gathered and taken to ‚anvil‘ (often specially prepared) for extraction of seeds. Fleshy fruits regularly eaten in summer and autumn. Locally, may be major predator of tit nestlings, especially Willow Tit. Drills rings of holes round trees to drink sap oozing out, or possibly also to eat exposed cambium of tree or to feed on insects attracted to sap.
Conservation
This species has a large range, with an estimated global Extent of Occurrence of 1,000,000-10,000,000 km². It has a large global population, including an estimated 24,000,000-37,000,000 individuals in Europe (BirdLife International in prep.). Global population trends have not been quantified, but the species is not believed to approach the thresholds for the population decline criterion of the IUCN Red List (i.e. declining more than 30% in ten years or three generations). For these reasons, the species is evaluated as Least Concern. [conservation status from birdlife.org]
Breeding
Great-spotted Woodpecker nests in holes. Both adults excavate this hole, in March and April. They use a new nest each year, excavating the hole during one or two weeks, depending on the hardness of the wood. The chamber of the nest is about 30 cm deep, and the entrance is oval-shaped, at about 4 m above the ground. The chamber is lined with wood chips. The female lays 4 to 7 white eggs, between mid-may to early June. Incubation lasts about 16 days, done by female during the day, and by male at night. Chicks hatch altricial, and both parents feed them. They fledge at about 18 to 21 days of age. They reach their sexual maturity at one year. Adults keep the nest clean, removing chick's droppings. Young are very noisy. Adults remain in nearly area while chicks are in the nest. This species produces only one brood per year.
Migration
Largely resident and dispersive; N populations also subject to eruptive migration. Juvenile dispersal often over 100 km, and up to c. 600 km. In N Europe, periodic eruptive movements triggered by poor crop of pine or spruce seeds, begin in late Jul; small groups and loose flocks migrate S & W, and occasionally large numbers involved, e.g. 2240 through Pape, in Latvia, during Aug-Oct 1999, and Sizeable flocks recorded in N Britain in autumn 2001; individuals may stray more than 3000 km, some reaching oceanic islands. Similar movements in Far East, but less well studied; stragglers found even on remote islands. Also, populations in mountain areas descend to valleys in winter. (del Hoyo J Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds) 2002)
March Point. Padilla Bay/Fidalgo Bay.
"The Washington population of the Black Oystercatcher is estimated to be roughly 400 birds. This number is probably not significantly different from the historical population, as these birds require fairly specialized habitat, which is not evenly distributed. Oystercatchers are highly vulnerable to human disturbance, oil spills, and pollution of the intertidal zone. Numbers of Black Oystercatchers on the outer coast may be higher than in the past, in part due to decreased human disturbance resulting from lighthouse automation. Numbers in inland areas, however, have declined in response to increased human activity. The Northern Pacific Coast Regional Shorebird Management Plan has identified the Black Oystercatcher as a regional species of high concern."
"The Black Oystercatcher is restricted in its range, never straying far from shores, in particular favoring rocky shorelines. It has been suggested that this bird is seen mostly on coastal stretches which have some quieter embayments, such as jetty protected areas. It forages in the intertidal zone, feeding on marine invertebrates, particularly molluscs such as mussels, limpets and chitons. It will also take crabs, isopods and barnacles. It hunts through the intertidal area, searching for food visually, often so close to the water's edge it has to fly up to avoid crashing surf. It uses its strong bill to dislodge food and pry shells open."
Warmer temperatures and thawing soils may be driving an increase in emissions of carbon dioxide from Alaskan tundra to the atmosphere, particularly during the early winter, according to a new study supported by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). More carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere will accelerate climate warming, which, in turn, could lead to the release of even more carbon dioxide from these soils.
A new paper led by Roisin Commane, an atmospheric researcher at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, finds the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from northern tundra areas between October and December each year has increased 70 percent since 1975. Commane and colleagues analyzed three years of aircraft observations from NASA’s Carbon in Arctic Reservoirs Vulnerability Experiment (CARVE) airborne mission to estimate the spatial and seasonal distribution of Alaska’s carbon dioxide emissions. They also studied NOAA’s 41-year record of carbon dioxide measured from ground towers in Barrow (the name recently changed back to Utqiagvik), Alaska. The aircraft data provided unprecedented spatial information, while the ground data provided long-term measurements not available anywhere else in the Arctic. Results of the study are published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Charles Miller
Brussel, Autoworld
French sculptor Jacques Brown rebodied the old Type 57 chassis in 1952 into a more aerodynamic form using polyester for the body panels, thus saving weight and increasing performance.
Another walk along the shore tonight as the weather was just glorious. None of the birds would come near us because, so I just took some photos of my husband throwing stones into the water!
In 1949 (the year of my birth), Horsham was a sleepy market town recovering from World War II. Rationing was still in place and would continue until 1954. The population of the Horsham district was circa 60,000. It now stands at circa 150,000. It has increased by 12% in the past 10 years and by 50,000 since 1981. The town seemed to change forever with the arrival in 1965 of the Sun Alliance insurance group and its five storey office building. We hadn’t seen anything above two storeys until then.
Although the new money brought in by Sun Alliance led to some improvements in the town, it has lost a lot of its charm. For instance, North Street (where the Sun Alliance building is located) used to house the Fire Station, a doctor’s surgery, a great record shop and my first dentist! All now long gone as is St. Mark’s church, only the spire remains.
Speaking of dentists, my first dentist was called Lancelot (yes, Lancelot) Bufton. A visit to his surgery filled you with dread. His instruments of torture surrounding the chair resembling those cranes you now see on top of skyscrapers under construction. That is when they were still using gas to knock you out!
The pavement on one side of North Street was raised about two feet above the surface of the road, a throwback to the times before tarmac when the road would be a sea of mud. The raised pavement allowed pedestrians to reach their destination relatively unscathed.
The fields where I used to roam free with my mates are now all covered with new housing. I guess we were lucky that we were able to roam free. Seems it’s not possible these days.
The photos in my collage focus on the older parts of the town that still mean a lot to me. The Bear Inn was my sometime local in the sixties. At the time you could get eight pints of bitter (King & Barnes, brewed in Horsham) for £1. Mind you I was only earning about £6 per week. All relative. We were married in the Town Hall.
Horsham. My home town.
I think I can consider this my first Dieselpunk MOC. This MOC follows my desire to increase detail and improve the quality of my works.
I have always been a huge fan of large, heavy fighters. However, in real combat they suffered heavy losses, being too slow and lacking maneuverability. One of the few planes that actually performed quite well in its intended role was the Northrop P-61 Black Widow.
The P-61 was a large, two engine heavy fighter, which entered service during the last years of the Second World War with the North American military forces. The plane had an extremely powerful armament of four 20mm cannons under the fuselage and four 12,7mm machine guns in a remotely controlled dorsal turret. This turret had lots of problems because it disturbed the airflow around the plane (sometimes simply breaking off during the flight).
The story:
There are already lots of P-61s made in LEGO. Looking at some of them I noticed that the plane was actually smaller than I imagined, which gave me the idea to build an enlarged version. The problem was that I needed for the Imperial Lego Air Force a plane that could perform Ground Attack missions, anti-tank, medium bomber, night fighter and long-range escort fighter. All of these requirements demanded a large plane with lots of firepower, good range and excellent speed.
The P-61 seemed to me a good starting point for the new plane. First I designed a fuselage 10/20% larger and by removing the nose radar, I was able to mount a third engine, which increased the overall performance. The new plane became the VL-131 Simuroc.
For the armament, the “Simuroc” received four 37mm ENA-75 Auto-cannons mounted under the fuselage (which can be reloaded by the gunner from inside the plane) and four 20mm ENA-50 auto-cannons on the dorsal turret; all weapons could fire at the same time forward. The shells carried weighted a total of 700kg.
One hard-point was installed between the external engines and the fuselage. Eight other supports were installed under the wings for 130mm rockets. Maximum bombload was 4000kg.
Each plane received the equipment needed to perform all sorts of tasks; bomb sights for precision bombing at high altitude, torpedo equipment (if needed), air-to-air radar (mounted on the sides of the fuselage, based on the German designs) and a small MAD device to detect submerged enemy submarines.
The overall result is a large and extremely powerful plane capable of performing a wide variety of roles.
About the MOC:
The MOC features three large engines (which can be accessed for maintenance), fully retractable landing gear, rotating dorsal turret and cockpits for pilot, radar operator and gunner. The interior is fully detailed, with internal access to the ventral guns to reload the shell magazines. I had the idea to power all the three engines but instead I decided to build a four/six engines bomber with all engines powered. Having powered engines would also mean that the planes couldn’t receive an interior.
Name of the MOC:
A few days ago, I watched the low budget telefilm “Roadkill”. In this movie, a group of friends while travelling almost kill an old woman who curses them. Eventually, a huge flying monster called “Simuroc” appears and kills them, one by one. The movie was so bad but I laugh so much watching it, so I decided to give the name of the beast to the new plane.
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