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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Airmen with the 509th Munitions Squadron prepare to load inert weapons on a B-2 Spirit Oct. 29, 2009. This process keeps all Airmen involved in the process proficient and sharp with handling munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) maintains roads that serve the borders areas of India. Staffed with a combination of Border Roads Engineering Service officers from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) and officers from the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army, this is an incredible set of people who must possess about physical and mental strength....
"Drive Slow"! - I was wondering how, to put up this simple caption, how hard the people of BRO must have worked.
Dedicated to HIMANK, Border Roads Organization(BRO) - Ladakh
Queensbury break through to register the first of five tries during a 26-22 win at Allerton Bywater in the First Division of amateur rugby league's Yorkshire League. This 12th-minute score at Ninevah Lane helped put Bury 10-0 up early on but the hosts hit back with determination to lead by two points at half-time then claimed a 22-14 advantage after an hour. Divisional leaders Queensbury clinched victory - and maintained a 100 per cent start to the 2018 season from seven games - with two tries in three minutes during the closing stages. After a double dismissal for an exchange of punches, both teams played all but 27 minutes with 12 players.
Match statistics:
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 45. Scoring sequence: 0-4 (12mins); 0-10 (22mins); 6-10 (30mins); 12-10 (38mins); 16-10 (43mins); 16-14 (49mins); 22-14 (60mins); 22-20 (68mins); 22-26 (71mins).
Houston Texas Union Pacific Railroad track crew maintaining the train tracks with equipment 2011 trains maintenance of way rails ties
Army Reserve Soldiers from the 363rd Quartermaster Battalion (Petroleum Pipeline) train on their job specialties at Fort Pickett during their annual training, May 16-27. Soldiers are responsible to maintain over 20 miles of simulated petroleum pipeline and 6 pumping stations during their time at Fort Pickett. The 363rd is from San Marcos, TX and serves as the higher headquarters for the 141st Quarter Master Company from Tyler, TX and the 347th Quartermaster Company from Farrell, PA. Each company is given a “real world” scenario when Soldiers will have to react to broken sections of pipeline or problems within the system. FORSCOM Petroleum Training Module cadre provide training and support to the units that participate in the training. The FPTM cadre give a refresher course to the Soldiers prior to operating the pipeline and provide guidance to the Soldiers and unit’s leaders. Fort Pickett is the only place in the world where petroleum pipeline training occurs. (Photos courtesy of the 363rd Quartermaster Battalion (Petroleum Pipeline))
GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 12, 2018) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gino Perez, assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), conducts maintenance on the rotor of an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)
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Guards maintain security for a Kandahar Airfield building during a briefing for members of Train Advise Assist Command-Air by General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (DOD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique Pineiro)
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Fleury-devant-Douaumont, Meuse, Lorraine, France
During the war, the town was completely destroyed and the land was made uninhabitable to such an extent that a decision was made not to rebuild it. The area around the municipality was contaminated by corpses, explosives and poisonous gas, so no farmers could take up their work. The site of the commune is maintained as a testimony to war and is officially designated as a "village that died for France." It is managed by a municipal council of three members appointed by the prefect of the Meuse department.
Before the war Fleury was a village of 422 that produced agriculture and woodworking. Today, it is a wooded area next to the Verdun Memorial. Arrows guide visitors to where the street and houses used to be.
Maintaining and improving a neighborhood. It doesn't happen with press conferences, or vigils, or endless marches, or painting every police officer as Simon Legree, or publicity stunts like locking arms in front of Mag Mile department stores on Black Friday.
It happens because of people like Beverly Allison, who collects the business cards of city workers and city officials (who are basically city workers) like some people collect designer sneakers. Except SHE uses them for good. And woe to the city worker with the gall to say, "it can't be done", since it would be done in a heartbeat in Lincoln or Grant or Millennium Parks.
She'll call you out if you're not doing your job. But if you are, she'll sing your praises to the skies, both to your immediate boss, to the alderman and to the mayor. She's an object lesson how to get things done in the City of Chicago (or any city, for that matter). It's better than complaining and then not doing anything. Or waiting for George to do it. (Guess who George is waiting for.)
Or running away to the suburbs, the land of milk and honey. Yeah, right. ;)
She is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. But as you'll hear in the video, that hasn't taken away any of her fire. So, what's YOUR excuse.
Maintaining a massive photo album when you take as many photos as I do takes some serious printing and ruthless selection. Worse, it was only up to the end on 2020 so there's a lot of work to be done with the guillotine and copytex
A beautifully maintained calm garden at the rear of office premises.
Sunday 19 June 2011 will be the quarter centenary of this popular and exciting garden event. Do come!
You will be surprised at what lies behind the garden walls of our delightful town streets; the diversity of plots and planting; the willingness of gardeners to welcome you. There will be 30+ gardens on show at venues within the town centre. As usual, there will be refreshments offered and plants to buy at some gardens and from our very popular Pennycross Plants nursery stall.
A suggested walking route is provided with your programme or you can choose from brief descriptions your own 'must see' gardens.Come and find gardens old and new, large and small, showy and loved, all providing ideas for your own patch and together making a delightful walk round our lovely town.
Well over 2000 visitors come each year. Be one of them for our 25th in 2011 and add to your collection of 'Hidden Gardens' distinctive lapel stickers, free!
All proceeds go to St Nicholas Hospice Care.
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Well-maintained grounds of the Holy Trinity - St. Sergius Lavra decorated with colorful tulips in spring time.
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Photo #200 taken on May 25, 2016 during one-day countryside tour to Sergiyev Posad with my dear clients from USA, Sergei Groshev.
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Our boat is a well-maintained Bavaria 49 which is the perfect size for our group today. We first sailed past the Port of Kotor and the two nearby giant cruise ships. There are mountains on all sides of the bay making Bay of Kotor water calm and very much like a lake. The compact bay (or “Boka”) also resembles a fjord but it’s not as narrow and the mountains are not as high. The Bay of Kotor is simply spectacular! Our friendly Russian skipper Yuri mentioned the wind will pick up a bit once past the headland. Yuri was nice enough to let me steer the yacht toward our first swimming stop right at the shore of Orahovac. We have plenty of time to swim in the bay which I really enjoy. The water is so deep that I cannot see the bottom or any fish. Surprisingly there is a bit of undercurrent so be careful!
U.S. Army Stryker Systems Maintainers assigned to Forward Support Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, perform maintenance on a Stryker Armored Assault Vehicle after a convoy from Liervalde, Lativia to Parnu Estonia, June 14, 2016 during Dragoon Ride II. Dragoon Ride II, is the 2,200 kilometer convoy to Estonia in preparation for Exercise Saber Strike 2016, a U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to improve joint interoperability to support multinational contingency operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ricardo HernandezArocho/Released)., at an air field near Parnu, Estonia, June 14, 2016. Exercise Saber Strike 16, is a U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to improve joint interoperability to support multinational contingency operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ricardo HernandezArocho/Released).
A few months ago I read a post about this ancient monument, I was unaware of its existence.
I logged into my Google Maps and recorded it as one of my desired places to visit.
Today Thursday 15th November 2018 Scotland basked in a beautiful Autumn sunshine, my favoured shooting conditions, I packed my Nikon and drove the 25 miles to the site.
Historic Environment Scotland maintain the monument , thankfully they have done a magnificent job, I truly believe it is important to preserve history for the generations to come.
I had a magnificent two hours recording my experience, I never fail to feel overwhelmed by the wealth of history that surrounds Aberdeen and the shire.
Thank's to Historic Environment Scotland for their detailed information on this site.
Ancient Monument - Kinkell Church - Inverurie Aberdeen Scotland.
Kinkell Church, built in the 1200s, is a classic medieval Highland church: simply designed and rectangular in shape. But the liturgical features installed in the 1520s are anything but plain. The stone sacrament house in the north of the church is an especially fine fixture.
Kinkell was refitted for Presbyterian worship following the Protestant Reformation of 1560, and declared redundant in 1771. Much of the building was dismantled and building materials recycled for use in a new kirk.
KINKELL CHURCH
• Kinkell Church, dedicated to St Michael, consist of the remains of a simple rectangular medieval parish church, of which only the N, W and part of the E
wall are upstanding.
The church was partly remodelled, perhaps on more than one occasion,
including in the early 16th century, when an elaborately carved Sacrament
House was built into the E end of the N wall.
Within the church is the monument of Gilbert de Greenlaw, killed at the battle
of Harlaw in 1411; the stone was re-used for a Forbes burial in 1592
CHARACTER OF THE MONUMENT
The church appears to have come on record in the early 13th century. Kinkell
was a mother church, or plebanus, and had dependent chapels at Dyce,
Drumblade, Kemnay, Kinnellar, Kintore and Skene.
This connection, which
was of long standing, may have arisen if Kinkell’s origins was that of an ecclesiastical foundation, rather like a minster, with an extensive parochia.
This would push back its origins considerably.
From the 14th century, certain revenues of the church evidently pertained to the Knights Hospitallers, although it is also recorded as an independent parsonage during the 14th century.
Any connection with the Hospitallers came to an end in 1420, when the church
and its annexes were erected into a prebend of Aberdeen Cathedral.
From a date and a set of initials on the sacrament house, it is apparent that in 1524 Alexander Galloway, rector of Kinkell and canon of Aberdeen Cathedral,
paid for the splendid sacrament house built into the E end of the N wall.
He appears to have been paying for further work the following year as a carved stone panel depicting the crucifixion, dated 1525, and with Alexander’s initials (three times), is built into the N wall (only a bronze replica survives; the original
was removed to Aberdeen Museum in 1934 and subsequently lost).
The church was abandoned in 1771 when the parish was amalgamated with
Keithhall. It was partially demolished to provide building materials for the new
parish church.
Archaeological Overview
There have been no recorded archaeological investigations at Kinkell.
The archaeological potential of the monument is extremely high and any excavation is very like to come across human remains, and perhaps also earlier church
buildings on the site.
Artistic/Architectural Overview
The church is fragmentary and devoid of features apart for the sacrament
house, the crucifixion panel and a single jamb of what must have been a large,
traceried E window. The simple oblong plan of the church suggests that the
basic form of the church dates from the early 13th century, with much late
medieval remodelling.
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• The sacrament house is a particularly fine, and unique, example of this type of
medieval church fixture. It was an aumbry, or wall cupboard, designed to
reserve the host in appropriate reverential surroundings.
• The sacrament house at Kinkell shares several features with others found in
the NE, associated with Galloway, but is unique due to its cross shape. The
aumbry is flanked by two buttresses with crocketed finials. Between these is a
panel, which although badly defaced, appears to have been ornamented with a
monstrance supported by two angels (a very common motif found on other
sacrament houses associated with Alexander Galloway). Above this panel is a
corbelled and battlemented cornice, and above this is an oblong panel, which
probably contained a crucifixion scene, but is now empty. Flanking the
pinnacles are two panels, each filled with scrolls, which are of different forms
although the inscriptions on the scrolls were meant to be read as one and
state: ‘Here is preserved that body which was born of a virgin’.
• The crucifixion panel has a representation of St Michael, the archangel (to
whom the church was dedicated) to the right of the crucified, the Virgin on the
left and under her a priest, perhaps representing Galloway himself as donor,
standing beside an altar on which are Galloway’s initials.
• The sacrament house and the Crucifixion panel appear to have been part of a
liturgical revival in the diocese of Aberdeen during the early decade on the 16th
century. Alexander Galloway appear to have been a central figure in the move
to ensure parish churches had the fittings for the proper worship of God, and in
particular devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. He erected several sacrament
houses in churches he was involved in; Kinkell and its dependents at Dyce and
Kintore, and at King College, Aberdeen and may have been influential in the
decision of his colleagues, Alexander Spittal of Auchindoir and Alexander Lyon
of Turiff, to erect those in their respective churches. Galloway also donated a
font to Kinkell, which now is now in St John’s Episcopal Church, Aberdeen.
• The construction of the sacrament house may have been part of a wider
reorganisation of the chancel area of the church, and it is tempting to suggest
that the great E window may have been a part of this re-organisation, although
details of this moulding may be more consistent with a 14th or 15th century
date.
Social Overview
• The church is currently used as a recreational attraction. It receives little other
community use.
Spiritual Overview
• As a parish church in use for some six centuries, the site has the potential to
inform our understanding of medieval Christianity, the aspirations of the
rectors, vicars and ministers who served the church and the congregations
who worshipped in it.
• The burial ground was in use until fairly recently, and may still be in use for
occasional burials. People still visit family graves and memorials.
Aesthetic Overview
• The church and burial ground are located in the haughs of the River Don,
amongst arable farmland which adds to the appreciation of this monument.
The church has been pointed with a hard cement mortar that give the walls the impression of crazy paving.
The sacrament house, the replica crucifixion panel,
3/3 the window jamb are fine architectural details which are aesthetically very striking, and provide some idea of the glories of this once very fine church.
• The graveslab of Gilbert de Greenlaw, killed at the Battle of Harlaw, which would originally have been a ledger slab, is a particularly detailed carving of an armed knight.
What are the major gaps in understanding of the property?
• Do further historical sources or references survive.
• Nothing is known about the archaeology and earlier history of this site.
The church is an example, although much ruined, of a church which was remodelled in the 16th century.
The sacrament house is a particularly fine example of this type of church
furnishing, and the only example which takes the form of a cross.
Sacrament houses are physical manifestation of an important aspect of late medieval
Christianity; the veneration and adoration of the Body of Christ in the form of the consecrated host.
The church is closely associated with Canon Alexander Galloway, who encouraged a liturgical revival in the diocese in the early 16th century.
The site has high archaeological potential, but as a place of burial over centuries so the scope for research-led invasive excavation is not high.
Associated Properties
St Fergus’, Dyce, Auchindoir Church, St Machars Cathedral, Kintore Church,
The Deutsche Reichsbahn of the GDR maintained many narrow gauge steam railway lines, merely at touristical locations.
This line, called 'Molli' connects the regional train station of Bad Doberan with the spas and beaches at the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg
After leaving the station of Bad Doberan the train uses the streets of the town like a tramway before heading northwest on its own tracks towards Heiligendamm and Kühlungsborn
The advice: Just answer the questions truthfully, don't try to be funny and never say "eh?"
Nevertheless, it was hard not to be constantly thinking What's your business in Canada? as we inched closer to the border.
All went well and in no time we were in Canada. For one of us, it was the first time. And we were in time for the 150th birthday party!
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To maintain the highest possible standard of build quality, Bugatti chooses BBS Motorsport to create the wheels for its incredible Veyron supercar. Original equipment Bugatti wheels feature a very special bead-lock feature that allows for the custom made Veyron tires to clamp securely to the wheels, allowing for safe operation at speeds over 250mph. This technology was designed by BBS in conjunction with Bugatti engineers specifically for the Veyron project.
Bangor bash Barban boys
by Roger Corbett
On a perfect afternoon for rugby, Bangor maintained their good winning streak by recording another bonus point victory against Dromore, eventually winning by 38-17.
With Bangor and Dromore looking secure in 3rd and 4th places respectively in the league, this game could have been viewed as a dead fixture. However, with Dromore no doubt wanting to reverse their earlier defeat, and Bangor wanting to maximise their points tally, the game was certainly competitive.
Bangor got proceedings underway, playing into a slight breeze that was blowing diagonally across the pitch. From the outset, Dromore used this slight advantage to gain good ground through well taken positional kicks. However, were equally happy to run the ball back and produced several good attacks in reply. In fact the home side could have been a couple of scores up in the first quarter, but the ball didn’t run for them at the crucial moments. However, the breakthrough eventually came when the handling across the backs was crisp and secure, giving Neil Cuthbertson on the right wing the opportunity to stretch his legs and dive over in the corner for a well-taken try. The difficult kick was missed, but the scoreboard had started in Bangor’s favour by 5-0.
The next twenty minutes were almost a copy of the first quarter, with Bangor making most of the attacking opportunities, only to be thwarted by a stubborn Dromore defence. For Dromore’s part, they also had their chances, and came close from a kick through that Cuthbertson managed to shepherd into the goal area and get the resulting twenty two drop-out. However, a slack response by Bangor handed the initiative back to Dromore who, after several surges, managed to push over for their first try in the right hand corner, levelling the scores at 5-5 with just a minute or two left in the first half.
Bangor’s reply from the restart was immediate and in complete contrast to how they approached the previous drop-out. Mark Thompson’s kick hung in the breeze, allowing Jamie Clegg to leap for it and continue running at the static Dromore defence. He then passed inside to Jason Morgan who then passed again to Mike Weir at outside centre. Although Weir had the option of Cuthbertson on the wing, he fooled the Dromore defence and made a charge for the line, just managing to squeeze over in the right hand corner. The conversion was missed, making the score 10-5.
With 2 minutes of stoppage time having elapsed, there was just enough time for Dromore to restart once more. However, another apparent lapse in concentration by Bangor in securing and then clearing the ball, allowed Dromore to come straight back and score an opportunist try in the corner and level the points at 10-10. As the referee blew for half time, the home supporters were stunned, feeling their side should have been well in front by this time.
As the teams turned around, Bangor produced their now familiar second half surge. Within 5 minutes, a good break by James Henly was stopped just inside the Dromore twenty two. Although the ball went to ground, good support play by Curtis Stewart saw him pick up and run through to score under the posts. Cuthbertson’s kick was good, and Bangor were back in front by 17-10.
An injury to full back Chris Morgan resulted in changes to both the forward and backs line-up, with Adam Rushe coming off the bench to take James Henly’s wing forward position, allowing Henly to move to outside centre, and moving Mike Weir to full back as a result. There followed a brief period of settling to this new structure, before Bangor struck again. Seeing a flat Dromore defence ahead of him, Jason Morgan chipped over their heads and began the chase for the line. The ball bounced favourably for him, and he just managed to gather and touch down ahead of the nearest defender. The kick was successful extending the lead to 24-10, and now with the additional bonus point.
Although Dromore maintained their own pressure, it was Bangor who were calling most of the shots. Just 7 minutes later, the ball went wide to Mark Widdowson on the left wing whose pace and footwork left several Dromore players floundering, before darting through to score under the posts. The addition of the simple conversion brought the score to 31-10.
With only 5 minutes remaining, Dromore produced a late push and brought play deep into Bangor’s twenty two. Although Dromore won their scrum close to Bangor’s line, it looked like Bangor had the attack covered. However a defensive mix-up left a gap that provided a simple run through for Dromore to score beside the posts. With the successful conversion, the gap had closed to 31-17.
Obviously annoyed by this mistake, Bangor came back at Dromore, forcing the visitors to concede a penalty inside their twenty two. Spurning the kick at goal, Thompson kicked for touch and an attacking line-out. With the ball safely won, Bangor started to drive forward, but the strong Dromore pack held it up. However, the ball was quickly recycled by Ricky Armstrong to Mark Thompson, who then passed to Jason Morgan who pushed off his tackler to score the final try of the day and, with the conversion, bring the final score to 38-17.
This was a good day for North Down sides playing Mid Down opposition. Bangor’s success against Dromore was matched by neighbours Donaghadee who produced an inspired performance to beat Ballynahinch 2nds and earn a place in this year’s Towns Cup final as a result – congratulations to all.
Bangor’s final fixture in this year’s league is away to Cooke next Saturday. The weekend is then topped off on Sunday afternoon with what should be a highly entertaining game between the Perennials and a Bangor Select XV. With several familiar faces from seasons past, this is sure to be a fun event, and one to come along and enjoy.
Bangor side: P Whyte, A Jackson, B Worthington (S Irvine), R Corbett, C Stewart , R Latimer, J Henly, J Clegg (c), R Armstrong, M Thompson, M Widdowson, J Morgan, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, C Morgan (A Rushe)
Subs: S Irvine, A Rushe
Bangor scores: N Cuthbertson (1T, 4C), M Weir (1T), C Stewart (1T), J Morgan (2T), M Widdowson (1T)
Swedish Air Force aircraft maintainers provide an introduction to the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet to U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainers assigned to the Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Arctic Challenge Exercise 2019 at Kallax Air Base, Luleå, Sweden, May 29, 2019. ACE 19 is a Nordic aviation exercise that provides realistic, scenario-based training to prepare forces for enemy defensive systems. Interoperability and combined training during exercises like ACE 19 enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder)
National Garden Scheme
The Old Vicarage
One and three quarter acre vicarage garden.
Lovingly rejuvenated and maintained by the present owners.
Centered around a croquet lawn surrounded by beds brimming with shrubs and herbaceous plants. Hot bed and roses. Lushly planted pond leading through a pergola overflowing with roses and clematis to a tranquil green garden. Small vegetable and cutting garden.
www.ngs.org.uk/?bf-garden=21705
Historical Note
The Old Vicarage s a substantial house of two stories. Built by the Revd. John Holland in about 1808 on the site of the original 17th-century house. It was twice enlarged at the end of the 19th century, first in 1874 by the architect E. G. Bruton and then again in 1878 by Arthur Vernon of High Wycombe.
The building retains several characteristic Regency features.
George III was on the throne when it was built so this is a classic vicarage of the Georgian period.
It is also classic Regency period – a period when King George III was deemed unfit to rule and his son ruled as Prince Regent.
The Regency period was noted for its elegance, fine arts and grand architecture.
This building will have seen some grand people pass through its doors and enjoy its gardens.
"Lyons-la-Forêt is a commune in the Eure department in Haute Normandie in north-western France. Because of its architecture which has been maintained as it was at the beginning of the 17th century, it is also a well-known landmark within the very distinct geophysical and geocultural entity that is the end of Vexin normand and the forest of Lyons around the town is the border with Pays de Bray known for its traditional bocage landscape of woods, orchards and cattle economy.
An early mention of a ducal residence in Lyons can be found in 936, when William I, Duke of Normandy used to stay here.
The castle of Lyons-la-Forêt was constructed at the start of the 12th century by Henry I of England, also known as "Henri Beauclerc". He died there in 1135, supposedly from "a surfeit of lampreys". The town and the castle were occupied by King Philip II Augustus of France in 1193 but the following year, Richard I of England, back from captivity, obtained the restitution of Lyons; the king of England and duke of Normandy resided frequently here until 1198. In 1202 Philip II Augustus conquered back the city, and after him several French kings sojourned here, attracted by the Lyons forest and the good hunting grounds.
From 1359 to 1398 the castellan domain of Lyons was part of Blanche de Navarre's dower after she became widow of king Philip VI of France. In 1403-1422 it was the dower of Isabeau de Bavière, wife of king Charles. In 1419, in the course of the Hundred Years' War, the English took Lyons.
Lyons-la-Forêt was the birthplace of Enguerrand de Marigny (1260–1315), chamberlain and minister of Philip IV the Fair.
It was also the birthplace of Isaac de Benserade, French poet (1612–1691), who was one of the first intellectuals in France to evoke female homosexuality in a theater play.
Maurice Ravel stayed in Lyons many times from 1917 to 1922. He wrote music including Le tombeau de Couperin in Le Fresne, one of the old mansions of Lyons-la-Fort."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyons-la-Forêt
www.france-voyage.com/tourism/lyons-foret-1780.htm
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Bangor bash Barban boys
by Roger Corbett
On a perfect afternoon for rugby, Bangor maintained their good winning streak by recording another bonus point victory against Dromore, eventually winning by 38-17.
With Bangor and Dromore looking secure in 3rd and 4th places respectively in the league, this game could have been viewed as a dead fixture. However, with Dromore no doubt wanting to reverse their earlier defeat, and Bangor wanting to maximise their points tally, the game was certainly competitive.
Bangor got proceedings underway, playing into a slight breeze that was blowing diagonally across the pitch. From the outset, Dromore used this slight advantage to gain good ground through well taken positional kicks. However, were equally happy to run the ball back and produced several good attacks in reply. In fact the home side could have been a couple of scores up in the first quarter, but the ball didn’t run for them at the crucial moments. However, the breakthrough eventually came when the handling across the backs was crisp and secure, giving Neil Cuthbertson on the right wing the opportunity to stretch his legs and dive over in the corner for a well-taken try. The difficult kick was missed, but the scoreboard had started in Bangor’s favour by 5-0.
The next twenty minutes were almost a copy of the first quarter, with Bangor making most of the attacking opportunities, only to be thwarted by a stubborn Dromore defence. For Dromore’s part, they also had their chances, and came close from a kick through that Cuthbertson managed to shepherd into the goal area and get the resulting twenty two drop-out. However, a slack response by Bangor handed the initiative back to Dromore who, after several surges, managed to push over for their first try in the right hand corner, levelling the scores at 5-5 with just a minute or two left in the first half.
Bangor’s reply from the restart was immediate and in complete contrast to how they approached the previous drop-out. Mark Thompson’s kick hung in the breeze, allowing Jamie Clegg to leap for it and continue running at the static Dromore defence. He then passed inside to Jason Morgan who then passed again to Mike Weir at outside centre. Although Weir had the option of Cuthbertson on the wing, he fooled the Dromore defence and made a charge for the line, just managing to squeeze over in the right hand corner. The conversion was missed, making the score 10-5.
With 2 minutes of stoppage time having elapsed, there was just enough time for Dromore to restart once more. However, another apparent lapse in concentration by Bangor in securing and then clearing the ball, allowed Dromore to come straight back and score an opportunist try in the corner and level the points at 10-10. As the referee blew for half time, the home supporters were stunned, feeling their side should have been well in front by this time.
As the teams turned around, Bangor produced their now familiar second half surge. Within 5 minutes, a good break by James Henly was stopped just inside the Dromore twenty two. Although the ball went to ground, good support play by Curtis Stewart saw him pick up and run through to score under the posts. Cuthbertson’s kick was good, and Bangor were back in front by 17-10.
An injury to full back Chris Morgan resulted in changes to both the forward and backs line-up, with Adam Rushe coming off the bench to take James Henly’s wing forward position, allowing Henly to move to outside centre, and moving Mike Weir to full back as a result. There followed a brief period of settling to this new structure, before Bangor struck again. Seeing a flat Dromore defence ahead of him, Jason Morgan chipped over their heads and began the chase for the line. The ball bounced favourably for him, and he just managed to gather and touch down ahead of the nearest defender. The kick was successful extending the lead to 24-10, and now with the additional bonus point.
Although Dromore maintained their own pressure, it was Bangor who were calling most of the shots. Just 7 minutes later, the ball went wide to Mark Widdowson on the left wing whose pace and footwork left several Dromore players floundering, before darting through to score under the posts. The addition of the simple conversion brought the score to 31-10.
With only 5 minutes remaining, Dromore produced a late push and brought play deep into Bangor’s twenty two. Although Dromore won their scrum close to Bangor’s line, it looked like Bangor had the attack covered. However a defensive mix-up left a gap that provided a simple run through for Dromore to score beside the posts. With the successful conversion, the gap had closed to 31-17.
Obviously annoyed by this mistake, Bangor came back at Dromore, forcing the visitors to concede a penalty inside their twenty two. Spurning the kick at goal, Thompson kicked for touch and an attacking line-out. With the ball safely won, Bangor started to drive forward, but the strong Dromore pack held it up. However, the ball was quickly recycled by Ricky Armstrong to Mark Thompson, who then passed to Jason Morgan who pushed off his tackler to score the final try of the day and, with the conversion, bring the final score to 38-17.
This was a good day for North Down sides playing Mid Down opposition. Bangor’s success against Dromore was matched by neighbours Donaghadee who produced an inspired performance to beat Ballynahinch 2nds and earn a place in this year’s Towns Cup final as a result – congratulations to all.
Bangor’s final fixture in this year’s league is away to Cooke next Saturday. The weekend is then topped off on Sunday afternoon with what should be a highly entertaining game between the Perennials and a Bangor Select XV. With several familiar faces from seasons past, this is sure to be a fun event, and one to come along and enjoy.
Bangor side: P Whyte, A Jackson, B Worthington (S Irvine), R Corbett, C Stewart , R Latimer, J Henly, J Clegg (c), R Armstrong, M Thompson, M Widdowson, J Morgan, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, C Morgan (A Rushe)
Subs: S Irvine, A Rushe
Bangor scores: N Cuthbertson (1T, 4C), M Weir (1T), C Stewart (1T), J Morgan (2T), M Widdowson (1T)
Bangor bash Barban boys
by Roger Corbett
On a perfect afternoon for rugby, Bangor maintained their good winning streak by recording another bonus point victory against Dromore, eventually winning by 38-17.
With Bangor and Dromore looking secure in 3rd and 4th places respectively in the league, this game could have been viewed as a dead fixture. However, with Dromore no doubt wanting to reverse their earlier defeat, and Bangor wanting to maximise their points tally, the game was certainly competitive.
Bangor got proceedings underway, playing into a slight breeze that was blowing diagonally across the pitch. From the outset, Dromore used this slight advantage to gain good ground through well taken positional kicks. However, were equally happy to run the ball back and produced several good attacks in reply. In fact the home side could have been a couple of scores up in the first quarter, but the ball didn’t run for them at the crucial moments. However, the breakthrough eventually came when the handling across the backs was crisp and secure, giving Neil Cuthbertson on the right wing the opportunity to stretch his legs and dive over in the corner for a well-taken try. The difficult kick was missed, but the scoreboard had started in Bangor’s favour by 5-0.
The next twenty minutes were almost a copy of the first quarter, with Bangor making most of the attacking opportunities, only to be thwarted by a stubborn Dromore defence. For Dromore’s part, they also had their chances, and came close from a kick through that Cuthbertson managed to shepherd into the goal area and get the resulting twenty two drop-out. However, a slack response by Bangor handed the initiative back to Dromore who, after several surges, managed to push over for their first try in the right hand corner, levelling the scores at 5-5 with just a minute or two left in the first half.
Bangor’s reply from the restart was immediate and in complete contrast to how they approached the previous drop-out. Mark Thompson’s kick hung in the breeze, allowing Jamie Clegg to leap for it and continue running at the static Dromore defence. He then passed inside to Jason Morgan who then passed again to Mike Weir at outside centre. Although Weir had the option of Cuthbertson on the wing, he fooled the Dromore defence and made a charge for the line, just managing to squeeze over in the right hand corner. The conversion was missed, making the score 10-5.
With 2 minutes of stoppage time having elapsed, there was just enough time for Dromore to restart once more. However, another apparent lapse in concentration by Bangor in securing and then clearing the ball, allowed Dromore to come straight back and score an opportunist try in the corner and level the points at 10-10. As the referee blew for half time, the home supporters were stunned, feeling their side should have been well in front by this time.
As the teams turned around, Bangor produced their now familiar second half surge. Within 5 minutes, a good break by James Henly was stopped just inside the Dromore twenty two. Although the ball went to ground, good support play by Curtis Stewart saw him pick up and run through to score under the posts. Cuthbertson’s kick was good, and Bangor were back in front by 17-10.
An injury to full back Chris Morgan resulted in changes to both the forward and backs line-up, with Adam Rushe coming off the bench to take James Henly’s wing forward position, allowing Henly to move to outside centre, and moving Mike Weir to full back as a result. There followed a brief period of settling to this new structure, before Bangor struck again. Seeing a flat Dromore defence ahead of him, Jason Morgan chipped over their heads and began the chase for the line. The ball bounced favourably for him, and he just managed to gather and touch down ahead of the nearest defender. The kick was successful extending the lead to 24-10, and now with the additional bonus point.
Although Dromore maintained their own pressure, it was Bangor who were calling most of the shots. Just 7 minutes later, the ball went wide to Mark Widdowson on the left wing whose pace and footwork left several Dromore players floundering, before darting through to score under the posts. The addition of the simple conversion brought the score to 31-10.
With only 5 minutes remaining, Dromore produced a late push and brought play deep into Bangor’s twenty two. Although Dromore won their scrum close to Bangor’s line, it looked like Bangor had the attack covered. However a defensive mix-up left a gap that provided a simple run through for Dromore to score beside the posts. With the successful conversion, the gap had closed to 31-17.
Obviously annoyed by this mistake, Bangor came back at Dromore, forcing the visitors to concede a penalty inside their twenty two. Spurning the kick at goal, Thompson kicked for touch and an attacking line-out. With the ball safely won, Bangor started to drive forward, but the strong Dromore pack held it up. However, the ball was quickly recycled by Ricky Armstrong to Mark Thompson, who then passed to Jason Morgan who pushed off his tackler to score the final try of the day and, with the conversion, bring the final score to 38-17.
This was a good day for North Down sides playing Mid Down opposition. Bangor’s success against Dromore was matched by neighbours Donaghadee who produced an inspired performance to beat Ballynahinch 2nds and earn a place in this year’s Towns Cup final as a result – congratulations to all.
Bangor’s final fixture in this year’s league is away to Cooke next Saturday. The weekend is then topped off on Sunday afternoon with what should be a highly entertaining game between the Perennials and a Bangor Select XV. With several familiar faces from seasons past, this is sure to be a fun event, and one to come along and enjoy.
Bangor side: P Whyte, A Jackson, B Worthington (S Irvine), R Corbett, C Stewart , R Latimer, J Henly, J Clegg (c), R Armstrong, M Thompson, M Widdowson, J Morgan, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, C Morgan (A Rushe)
Subs: S Irvine, A Rushe
Bangor scores: N Cuthbertson (1T, 4C), M Weir (1T), C Stewart (1T), J Morgan (2T), M Widdowson (1T)
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Three Malaysian cities -- Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Melaka -- were named Role Model Cities as part of the United Nations-led “Making Resilient Cities” campaign, which was launched during Malaysia’s National Disaster Awareness Day celebrations from 18 to 19 February.
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Melaka were chosen for their ability to meet and inspire others around the world to take up ten essential actions that reduce disaster risk. These include: investing in and maintaining, critical infrastructure; regularly assessing the safety of schools and health facilities; and ensuring education programmes and training on disaster risk reduction; among others.
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If you have worked with heavy machinery, I am quite confident that you know their essence in making a job done. Additionally, you are aware how expensive the repairs and new installation can be. Thus, you need to be oblivious to the measures to put in place to prevent such instances.
The following blog aims to highlight and elaborate some of the ways to maintain your heavy machine. These tips have been based on their degree of success as well as customer reviews
10 Tips to Maintain Your Heavy Machine
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Servicing is considered as a preventive maintenance for heavy machines with regards to resources, time, and expenditure. Those who have worked with heavy machines before have an experience of what happens when you neglect an equipment. The difference in machine lifespan is mainly caused by the difference in servicing. Servicing is a preventive measure that is considered as an investment in safety, productivity, and cost efficiency. Servicing heavy machine has the following benefits:
• Increases productivity by keeping the machine running at peak levels.
• Maximizes efficiency and reduces costs
• Ensures the project is on course and time
• Minimizes fuel consumption and cuts down power costs
• Identifies problems early and ensures fats and cheap repairs
Assess the signs of Wear
High temperature, vibration, friction, age, and shock largely contributes to breakdown of parts in a heavy machine. Shocks are as a result of poor operator technique. Conversely, vibration comes from belts and gears that are completely out of alignment. As time goes by, seals might dry and crack, bolts become loosen and belts wraps. Once you observe any assigns of wear, it is intelligent to do the replacement in time. This will save you on time, resources, and costs that could have been incurred in case of the entire system breakdown.
Maintain A Clean Environment
Massive machines work well in a clean and safe environment. They incorporate many filters, breathers, and seals. Ensure that filters are inspected and changed regularly. The same should follow for seals since they play a fundamental role in preventing contaminants into the system. Conversely, breathers should be placed in a clean environment to avoid the possibility of creating a vacuum which facilitates absorption of pollutants into the system. Electronics within the system are prone to break down if susceptible contaminants get into the machine. A large device should be installed in a building or under the shed. Exposed to weather and wind may result to rust and rot. Moreover, it should be run periodically if not in use.
Add Lubricants Frequently
As indicated, friction is a significant contributor to wear of the machine. Lubricants reduce friction in any moving part of a machine. Scheduling proper lubricant maintenance extends the life of a heavy machine. Lubrication is the cheapest and the key maintenance procedure. If you observe signs of excess oil and grease build-up, it is wise to follow for oil leaks. However, be sure on the type of lubricant to use. Different machine parts accommodate various types of lubricants.
Stay on Top of Heavy Machine Operator Training
Heavy machines have multiple operators. Large machinery should be inspected immediately after making purchases. Note that poor operation needs to break down. It is crucial that you have operator and inspection skills by yourself. Through this, you shall be in a position to identify poor inspection and operation.
Protect Electrical Wiring
Electrical Wiring on heavy machines should be protected against exposure to elements. For instance, it is crucial to cover your machinery with a protective tarp to prevent unnecessary wear on the electrical components. Rainwater and exposure to elements may lead to rust and components breakdown that can lower the productivity and lifespan of a machine.
Inspect for Leaks
It is critical to inspect for oil build-ups regularly on heavy machines. By paying attention to possible risks, you cut down the costs involved in repairs, machine breakdown, and you increase productivity.
Inspect for Misalignment
In most cases, a heavy machine may impose specific burdens on the alignment of the system. Thus, owners should ensure that proper alignment is in place.
Other tips include checking tire and axle condition, recording fluid levels, and maintaining operational records.
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Photos of the special exhibit: Leisure & Luxury In the Age of Nero which will run at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the University of Michigan through May 15, 2016. From the Kelsey website: "Organized in cooperation with the Archaeological Superintendency of Pompeii and the Oplontis Project at the University of Texas, this international traveling exhibition explores the lavish lifestyle and economic interests of ancient Rome’s wealthiest and most powerful citizens, who vacationed along the Bay of Naples. Julius Caesar, Cicero, Augustus, and Nero all owned villas here. With more than 200 objects on loan from Italy, the exhibition focuses on two structures at Oplontis that were buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. One is an enormous luxury villa that may once have belonged to the family of Nero’s second wife Poppaea. The other is a nearby commercial-residential complex—a center for the trade in wine and other produce of villa lands. Together these two establishments speak eloquently of the ways in which the Roman elite built, maintained, and displayed their vast wealth, political power, and social prestige. In presenting a selection of impressive works of art along with ordinary utilitarian objects, the exhibition also calls attention to Roman disparities of wealth, social class, and consumption. Such disparities were as problematic for Roman society as they are for ours today. The exhibition in Ann Arbor will remain open to the public until May 15, 2016. It will also be shown at the Museum of the Rockies at the Montana Sate University, Bozeman (June 17-December 31, 2016) and the Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton, Massachusetts (February 3-August 13, 2017)."
Raphoe Cathedral is planning to undertake a major renovation project over the next few years to help maintain its building for generations to come. The Dean of Raphoe, the Very Revd Arthur Barrett, reflects on the cathedral’s history, parish life today and its plans going forward.
How was Raphoe significant in Ireland’s early Christian history?
Raphoe was one of the earliest Christian settlements that was associated with Columba. There was an ancient monastic site on the site now occupied by the cathedral. Columba was born not so very far away – in Gartan, just outside Letterkenny. The name Raphoe is Irish is Ráth Bhoth, which means ‘the fort of the huts’ and it’s likely that that refers to the actual original wooden huts of the monks who were here. From here, Columba went on to Derry and headed up the Foyle and away to Iona. In his footsteps came his cousin Eunan, who developed the monastery in Raphoe, and later succeeded Columba as the ninth Abbot of Iona. It is reputed that on his death, his remains were returned to Raphoe, and that he is buried on the site of the cathedral. So a very ancient Celtic heritage is linked with Raphoe.
And what is the history of the cathedral?
There are many different fabric aspects to it, and it dates back in some parts to the 12th and 13th centuries. We have a carved lintel stone which has been dated to the 12th century, and which depicts the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Most of it is intact and inside the cathedral, and part of it is still embedded in the outer wall of the cathedral.
The cathedral, as it stands, is mostly from the 18th century. There were two transepts originally which, for whatever reason, were taken away; an old lathe-and-plaster wall on the inside was taken down and they rediscovered the old sedilia seats that are now the canon stalls. They had obviously been hidden for possibly a couple of hundred years. Around those seats there are carvings that depict shamrocks – it’s believed that they are possibly one of the first evidences in ecclesiastical architecture of references to St Patrick.
The newest part of the cathedral is the very tall square tower, built in 1738, which is very prominent to the cathedral and to the town as well. It has a clock face on each face of the tower, which is unusual, and it’s affectionately known as the town clock.
What does parish life look like today?
Raphoe parish is a busy place. While we are a cathedral for the Diocese of Raphoe, we are for the most part a parish church. We’ve services, obviously, every Sunday and we have organisations involved within the parish – Mothers’ Union, bowling club, a choir and so on – but we’re very much part of the wider community as well. The cathedral itself is open every day – all day long – and people do come and it’s interesting to see from our visitors’ book where people come from.
Raphoe itself has two large secondary schools – the Royal and Prior School, and Deele College – both with around 600 pupils. We’ve a very busy mart on a Monday and a Thursday, and we’ve two national schools in the town as well; our own Central National School is one of the largest national schools under Protestant management in the county.
What will the renovation project seek to achieve?
Well, we knew that there were issues with the fabric of the building and we got a conditions survey done a couple of years ago. The works that need to be done on the cathedral are really quite extensive. It’s going to involve re-roofing the whole cathedral on the outside, putting in new natural slates plus all the associated lead flashings, wall plate and timber, guttering, downpipes and drainage. We have works to do on the very roof of the tower and on some of the stonework around the whole building as well.
And how can people help with this?
On our website – www.raphoecathedral.ie – we have a banner for the renovation project and, as part of that, last year we commissioned a short video that helps to set the cathedral in the context of where it is, its history, the community as it is now, and our desire to maintain this beautiful building for generations to come.
The website includes a link to a PayPal page and we’ll soon be launching our ‘buy-a-slate’ campaign which we’re hoping will go far and wide. We’re also inviting those who so wish to be benefactors of the cathedral; this is for those who would like to make a significant donation and we would include them in a roll of benefactors when the project is complete.