View allAll Photos Tagged minimize
D7100 + Tokina 11-16
If you view the shot at 100%, banding is visible in shadow areas even though I only pushed the shot 1.7 EV. The reason is I took the shot at 12-bit raw with lossy compression. I could have avoided banding by using 14-bit raw (preferably with lossless compression). See this post:
betterfamilyphotos.blogspot.com/2013/04/minimizing-nikon-...
I also did some tests to deal with the D7100 banding noise. Here is the related post:
betterfamilyphotos.blogspot.com/2013/04/nikon-d5200-and-d...
PhotoHand Custom Design - Photographer Comp Card; Photo Retouching Service; professional photo retouching; retouching; photo retouching; Photoshop; digital photo retouching; photoshoping; Slimming; family; baby; photos; dating; portfolios; glamour shots; glamor; online dating; weddings; resumes; maternity; photography; maternity photography; minimize; acne; facial; blemishes; wrinkles; shiny skin; Add; delete; objects; people; stalinizing; Photo restoration; colorizing; torn; wrinkled; faded-color old photographs; airbrushing; pageant; fixing; fix; camera; raw; sepia; convert image; convert photo; avatar; Photo improvement; portrait; Facebook; Myspace; Profile; retouch; cosmetic; photo retouch; professional photography; professional photographer; Fix pictures; Fix Photos; digital imaging; image; image correction; model; comp card; zed card; wedding; wedding photography; wedding pictures; wedding photos; event photography; before; after; samples; view; color; enhancement; service; online; Improve; Improvement; Skin; Texture; Eye lashes; Make-up; makeup; Hair; Style; Eyes; Eyebrows; Houston; San Francisco; New York; LA; Los Angeles; Chicago; Seattle; Boston; Miami; Manhattan; Brooklyn; Austin; pop art; Texas; California; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Dallas; orlando; restoration; repair; discreet; restore; preservation; graduation; pop; color; professional; colorize; image; pageant; beauty; pro; imaging; airbrush; portrait; family; gift; duotone; corporate; canvas; archive; restoration; editing; print; photograph; headshot; vacation; tint; digital; colorize; high school; retoucher; colour; color; enhance; fix; high school senior; high school senior; headshot; enlarge; LDS; gifts; anniversary; birthday; Christmas; commercial photography; product shots; real estate; home sales; realtors; realtor; house; houses; magazine; sale; for sale; print; insurance; photo gifts; relative; friends; senior high school; prom; homecoming; pageantry; portraits; modeling; Christian; occasion; manipulate; children; child; pet; pets; animals; red eye; casting; manipulation; senior portrait; red-eye; colorization; photo restoration; portrait; portraits; scrapbook; pop-art; art; old; model; glamour; fashion; print model; modeling card; pageant; enhancement; pageants; casting; acting; actor; blemish; actress; model; fashion; glamor; Broadway; Hollywood; Malibu; runway; advertising; marketing; models; cast; audition; skin; enhance; senior photographs; high school; wallet; models; executive portrait; custom photo cards; slimming; remove braces; cosmetic; color correction; photo editing; professional collage; wrinkles; custom designed photo cards; model photo editing; headshots; online photo editing; photo retouching online; professional photo books; before and after; airbrushing; photographer
Even before the Korean War broke out in 1950, the US Air Force had been planning for a jet-powered replacement of the B-26 Marauder and A-26 Invader. Korea only exacerbated the need for a new aircraft, and the USAF issued a requirement for a new tactical bomber in late 1950, with the stipulation that it had to be based on an existing design to minimize production delays.
Three American designs were considered—the North American AJ-1 Savage and B-45 Tornado, and the completely new Martin XB-51—but so pressing was the need that the USAF included, in a rare move, foreign aircraft as well—a modified Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck, and the English Electric Canberra B.2. The Canberra, to the surprise of everyone involved, won the competition easily. The USAF did have misgivings about the design, especially the fact that the bombardier sat behind the canopy, completely enclosed in the fuselage, but its performance was what won the competition: the Canberra had been designed to replace the deHavilland Mosquito and had the speed and maneuverability to match. The problem was, English Electric was a small startup company and could barely supply the British Royal Air Force with its Canberras, let alone the much larger USAF. To solve the problem, Martin Aircraft was awarded a contract to build the Canberra as the B-57.
Though the initial batch of B-57As were basically identical to the Canberra B.2, aside from upgraded engines and the deletion of the navigator station, the B-57B was to be fundamentally different and more in line of what the USAF intended. The B-57B had a completely redesigned forward fuselage, eliminating the clear navigator nose and wide side-by-side seating of the Canberra B.2, and replacing it with tandem seating, with the bombardier/navigator sitting behind the pilot. The Canberra B.2 had been unarmed, but the B-57B could either carry eight machine guns or four 20mm cannon in an underfuselage tray. The internal bomb bay of the Canberra was replaced with a rotary-type developed for the XB-51, which would rotate to expose the bomb load on the target run, enhancing the aerodynamics of the aircraft. USAF B-57Bs entered service in June 1954, replacing the A-26 in the night attack role.
Soon after it entered service, however, the USAF began to question its new bomber’s capabilities. The Canberra had been fast enough when it was designed in the late 1940s, but technology had moved so quickly that it was now vulnerable to surface-to-air missiles, proven when two RB-57As were lost over mainland China in 1957. The B-57 also had to be flown by strong pilots—the South Vietnamese had quickly returned four B-57Bs to the USAF because they simply were not muscular enough to fly it—and if one engine flamed out, the Canberra would inevitably crash. With all this in mind, the USAF resolved to replace the B-57 in tactical bomber units with F-100 Super Sabres and delete the entire night interdiction role, though the Vietnam War was to temporarily intervene.
Since the Canberra was a stable platform with good aerodynamics, it was well suited for the target-towing role, and Martin subsequently built 68 B-57Es. These were identical to the B-57B, but lacked armament, with target-towing equipment carried in the former bomb bay. The bomb bay was also armored (in case a towing cable should break, which would potentially slice the aircraft in half), and the controls boosted to make the E easier to fly. As missiles replaced rockets and guns in USAF service, however, the B-57E found itself without a mission. The surviving aircraft were then converted to EB-57Es, with all target-towing equipment deleted and replaced with ECM equipment. The job of the EB-57E was to test USAF radar sites and act as electronic aggressors, simulating Soviet bomber attacks. Initially assigned to Air Defense Command, these EB-57s were passed on to the Vermont ANG before being retired in 1982. Of the 50 or so EB-57s in service, six remain today in museums.
55-4279 was built as a B-57E target tug and joined the USAF in 1957. It served with a myriad of units before it was converted to an EB-57E around 1969. Its history lists a brief stint with the 1st Special Operations Squadron in 1971-1972, so it may have been involved with Project Pave Gat, an attempt to convert B-57s to gunships with a single M61 Vulcan 20mm gatling cannon in a turret beneath the aircraft. (Though Pave Gat was successful in testing, it was never deployed due to the development of the AC-130.) It finished up with the 17th DSES at Malmstrom AFB, Montana before it was retired in 1977.
As a former 17th DSES bird, this was likely not the first time I had seen 55-4279. I took this picture with an old Kodak Disc camera in 1982 while visiting Peterson AFB, Colorado with my dad, when I was a kid. The picture has not held up well over the years, I'm afraid. At the time, 55-4279 was not in the greatest of shape, but it has since been fully restored and remains on display at the Peterson Air and Space Museum.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is owned by Ventana Canyon Partnership, headed by William Estes III.
Tucson developer, William (Bill) Estes, Jr.(1938-2009), built Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. Estes was the founder of Estes Homes and built some 40,000 homes throughout Tucson and Phoenix. Loews operates the hotel under a management contract with Ventana Canyon Partnership. Lowes Ventana Canyon Resort opened in December 1984 following the opening of the 380 room Loews Paradise Valley (more recently a Wyndham and now DoubleTree) at 5401 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Loews Ventana Canyon lies in the Sonoran Desert at the base of the Santa Catalina mountains overlooking the city of Tucson. Architects John C. Hill, Jr. (AIA) and William Kenneth Frizzell (AIA) stated in 1985 - “The major organizing element of our design was the natural environment and we wanted the hotel to look like a part of the landscape.”
Their design task: 400 rooms, no more than two above ground stories due to zoning restrictions, and covering the least amount of area as possible to minimize environmental impact while simultaneously highlighting both the city of Tuscon and desert surrounding. Their firm, Frizzell Hill Moorehouse, won the closed competition by utilizing a basement for administration and ancillary functions, which conserved prime space for rooms.
Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, the design utilizes pleated vertical towers to blend with local cacti as well as a low-rise, earth brown exterior boasting exposed aggregate to reflect indigenous geology. It’s stone architecture blends into the desert mountains.
There are two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses - Loews Ventana Canyon Resort's Mountain course (1987) and Canyon course (1985) - with striking Sonoran Desert backdrops and saguaros. Plenty of wildlife with coveys of quail, red-tailed hawks, bobcats, deer, rabbits, coyotes and roadrunners at an elevation of 3,013 feet.
Architectural Digest called it the “first environmentally-conceived resort in North America.”
Loews Hotels parent company is Loews Corporation which also owns an oil-drilling company, natural-gas pipelines and Chicago-based commercial insurer CNA Financial Corp. CNA Financial Corporation is one of the largest commercial property and casualty insurance organizations in the United States. Loews owned Bulova Watches until 2007. The Tisch brothers gained control of Loew's Theaters in 1960, thus the name but they dropped the apostrophe for their corporate name. Loews Lorillard tobacco division included brand leader Newport cigarettes.
Jonathan Tisch is the chairman of Loews Hotels and co-chairman of Loews Corp. Tisch, 57, is also treasurer of the National Football League’s New York Giants.
Loews Hotels currently owns and/or operates 19 hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Previously Loews operated the Loews Monte Carlo, Loews La Napoule, Loews Le Concorde in Quebec City, Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. and Loews Anatole.
The parents of Preston and Laurence Tisch bought the Laurel-in-the-Pines Hotel in Lakewood, NJ in 1946. That hotel's success was the springboard for Loews Corp. By 1956, the brothers were in a position to build their first hotel, the Americana in Bal Harbour, Fla., for $17 million in cash.
Even before the Korean War broke out in 1950, the US Air Force had been planning for a jet-powered replacement of the B-26 Marauder and A-26 Invader. Korea only exacerbated the need for a new aircraft, and the USAF issued a requirement for a new tactical bomber in late 1950, with the stipulation that it had to be based on an existing design to minimize production delays. Three American designs were considered—the North American AJ-1 Savage and B-45 Tornado, and the completely new Martin XB-51. So pressing was the need that the USAF included, in a rare move, foreign aircraft as well—a modified Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck, and the English Electric Canberra B.2. The Canberra, to the surprise of everyone involved, won the competition easily. The USAF did have misgivings about the design, especially the fact that the bombardier sat behind the cockpit, completely enclosed in the fuselage, but its performance was what won the competition: the Canberra had been designed to replace the deHavilland Mosquito and had the speed and maneuverability to match.
The problem was, English Electric was a small startup company and could barely supply the British Royal Air Force with its Canberras, let alone the much larger USAF. To solve the problem, Martin Aircraft was awarded a contract to build the Canberra as the B-57.
Though the initial batch of B-57As were basically identical to the Canberra B.2, aside from upgraded engines and the deletion of the navigator station, the B-57B was to be fundamentally different and more in line of what the USAF intended. The B-57B had a completely redesigned forward fuselage, eliminating the clear navigator nose and wide side-by-side seating of the Canberra B.2, and replacing it with tandem seating, with the now-combined bombardier/navigator sitting behind the pilot. The Canberra B.2 had been unarmed, but the B-57B could either carry eight machine guns or four 20mm cannon in an underfuselage tray. The internal bomb bay of the Canberra was replaced with a rotary-type developed for the XB-51, which would rotate to expose the bomb load on the target run, enhancing the aerodynamics of the aircraft. USAF B-57Bs entered service in June 1954, replacing the A-26 in the night attack role.
Soon after it entered service, however, the USAF began to question its new bomber’s capabilities. The Canberra had been fast enough when it was designed in the late 1940s, but technology had moved so quickly that it was now vulnerable to surface-to-air missiles. With this in mind, the USAF resolved to replace the B-57 in tactical bomber units with F-100 Super Sabres and delete the entire night interdiction role.
Vietnam was to give the Canberra a temporary stay in retirement. Though it could be a tough aircraft to fly, it was a stable platform, and in the comparatively low threat skies of South Vietnam, its slow speed was more of a help than a detriment. It could carry a heavy bombload, and it was accurate; B-57s were especially deadly over the Ho Chi Minh Trail against enemy trucks. This accuracy made it a welcome sight to troops in contact, but as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops increased their antiaircraft capabilities, B-57s began to take heavier losses. Over half the Canberras sent to Vietnam would be shot down. A number were developed into special operations aircraft, such as the RB-57E Patricia Lynn and B-57G Tropic Moon III. The Royal Australian Air Force also flew their own British-version Canberras over Vietnam.
Vietnam would be the B-57's swan song. The survivors were converted to electronic warfare training EB-57s, and these lasted in service until 1983. A few massively modified WB-57Fs atmospheric research aircraft remain in service with NASA.
52-1499, this B-57B on display at the National Museum of the USAF, had a long and varied career. Built as a standard B-57B, it was converted to a JB-57B to test high-altitude cameras, based at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. As the B-57B series had taken horrendous casualties over Vietnam, 52-1499 was converted back to a bomber and sent to Southeast Asia as an attrition replacement. After almost three years in combat, it returned to the US and was retired to the MASDC "boneyard" in Arizona. In 1972, it was taken out of storage and converted to an EB-57B, and served with several Air National Guard units; its last unit was the 134th DSES (Vermont ANG) at Burlington International Airport. Because of its unique history, it was slated for preservation and flown to its former home at Wright-Patterson and the NMUSAF.
For many years, it was displayed as an EB-57B, but in 2010, it was decided to restore it back to its combat appearance, and 52-1499 returned to the Museum in 2012. It is now painted in USAF Southeast Asia camouflage, with black undersides for night operations; it carries the tailcode for the 3rd Bomb Wing assigned to Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam, and is shown armed with four BLU-10 napalm canisters.
Have a sense of purpose, and enjoy lives that minimize stress. Wish you a Happy New Year with a bunch of Fragrance.
Overall impression:
Rich oaks and low lights illuminate from the dining room, with intimate spacings between diners at the same table, while minimizing crowding. Comfortable seating ensured that those intending to partake in an evening of luxury would feel apt in staying all night, if possible.
The busy body kitchen is bright and neatly packed with chef Bowles, his sous-chef Alex Martinez and three line cooks who all get along like bread and butter. Behind the magic is a back pantry, dishwashing station hidden from view, but just as magical as runners zip in and out discreetly somehow restocking the public open kitchen. Sitting at the bar allowed for my participation with the preparation of the entire dining room's meals without breaking a sweat, and strangely scandalous as a voyeur, that somehow enhanced my overall experience. Chef Bowles was more than gracious to answer all my questions, his friendly welcome of my visit and personally seeing to it that I was satisfied. I relayed how impressed with how the Chef was able to so smoothly coordinate his kitchen, be able to send out course after course of the numerous tasting menus in the dining room area, ensure smooth service between each of my courses with minimal if absent wait times, yet still exude his cool, calmness and control. Chef Bowles confessed that this was one of the busier evenings and apologised that he wasn't able to direct more attention to me, which was a surprise as I almost felt as if world revolved around me. Furthering our discussion regarding the modern cuisine that Chef Bowles has brought to the superb dining room of The Peninsula Chicago, he confessed that he had just filmed an Iron Chef America: The Series competition against Bobby Flay. Although tight lipped about the victor and the secret ingredient, he did let leak that the episode will air on February 11, 2007.
It is apparent in the courses that I was presented with that Avenues excels on their modern take of high end fare. Interjecting his cuisine with some of the latest trends in the food movement (yuzu and white truffle foam, cucumber noodles, sage marshmallows), Chef Bowles is still able to incorporate classical presentations and food pairings. Notably, he presents those same classic components with subtle twists (vanilla reduction, soy caramel) that bring his cuisine into a league of their own. Although not much of a wine connoisseur, the aid of a wonderful sommelier gently guided this amateur palate into pairings that were both friendly and delicious. If all pairing were this successful, I wouldn't hesitate to participate in further experimentation (which I did, within limits, for the duration of my Chicago adventure). The only drawback of my dining experience was the pastries sent out by their in house pastry chef. I must confess my no-cocoa limitation has worked against many chefs, but at the same time this challenge could also showcase the success or failures of a pastry chef's ability. The limited repertoire of menu choices has also proven itself an ongoing challenge for my personal taste of four categories of possible desserts: shortcakes/cheesecakes, cookies, pies/tarts, or chilled delights (ice creams, custards). The fact that the kitchen provided me with a rustic shortcake already worked against the them as the progression of previous courses grew more and more elegant, heightening the diner's expectation which all came to a crashing conclusion. The taste and texture was mediocre, and had it not been for a desire to finish things off with a bit of something sweet, I would have left the item to wallow in loneliness. Furthering that, my bias towards macarons run strong, as I do believe I've had some of the best made macarons that would make even Pierre Herme jealous. Thus said, I do appreciate the effort that the pastry chef made in the complex cookie, the cute little morsel that I was presented with left me longing for something better. Finally, the kind gesture of the restaurant of their shortbread parting gifts was over the top. When I did partake in them the next day, I found them mediocre, better sliced thinly for a cheese course than to pair with coffee as was suggested.
Commendation must also be given to the service staff for their gentile nature, kind attention to details, friendly unobtrusive service, and willingness to ensure that everything was perfect. Between the servers and Chef Bowles, everyone at Avenues was keen on ensuring the diner's delight and greeted each guest with a pair of delightfully savoury parmesan, pecan and cranberry shortbread from the pastry chef as they departed. If ever I felt like a celebrity perched on (a) high (stool), then it would have been the delightful evening I spent at Avenues.
Avenues
The Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL
(312) 573-6754
Even before the Korean War broke out in 1950, the US Air Force had been planning for a jet-powered replacement of the B-26 Marauder and A-26 Invader. Korea only exacerbated the need for a new aircraft, and the USAF issued a requirement for a new tactical bomber in late 1950, with the stipulation that it had to be based on an existing design to minimize production delays. Three American designs were considered—the North American AJ-1 Savage and B-45 Tornado, and the completely new Martin XB-51. So pressing was the need that the USAF included, in a rare move, foreign aircraft as well—a modified Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck, and the English Electric Canberra B.2. The Canberra, to the surprise of everyone involved, won the competition easily. The USAF did have misgivings about the design, especially the fact that the bombardier sat behind the cockpit, completely enclosed in the fuselage, but its performance was what won the competition: the Canberra had been designed to replace the deHavilland Mosquito and had the speed and maneuverability to match.
The problem was, English Electric was a small startup company and could barely supply the British Royal Air Force with its Canberras, let alone the much larger USAF. To solve the problem, Martin Aircraft was awarded a contract to build the Canberra as the B-57.
Though the initial batch of B-57As were basically identical to the Canberra B.2, aside from upgraded engines and the deletion of the navigator station, the B-57B was to be fundamentally different and more in line of what the USAF intended. The B-57B had a completely redesigned forward fuselage, eliminating the clear navigator nose and wide side-by-side seating of the Canberra B.2, and replacing it with tandem seating, with the now-combined bombardier/navigator sitting behind the pilot. The Canberra B.2 had been unarmed, but the B-57B could either carry eight machine guns or four 20mm cannon in an underfuselage tray. The internal bomb bay of the Canberra was replaced with a rotary-type developed for the XB-51, which would rotate to expose the bomb load on the target run, enhancing the aerodynamics of the aircraft. USAF B-57Bs entered service in June 1954, replacing the A-26 in the night attack role.
Soon after it entered service, however, the USAF began to question its new bomber’s capabilities. The Canberra had been fast enough when it was designed in the late 1940s, but technology had moved so quickly that it was now vulnerable to surface-to-air missiles. With this in mind, the USAF resolved to replace the B-57 in tactical bomber units with F-100 Super Sabres and delete the entire night interdiction role.
Vietnam was to give the Canberra a temporary stay in retirement. Though it could be a tough aircraft to fly, it was a stable platform, and in the comparatively low threat skies of South Vietnam, its slow speed was more of a help than a detriment. It could carry a heavy bombload, and it was accurate; B-57s were especially deadly over the Ho Chi Minh Trail against enemy trucks. This accuracy made it a welcome sight to troops in contact, but as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops increased their antiaircraft capabilities, B-57s began to take heavier losses. Over half the Canberras sent to Vietnam would be shot down. A number were developed into special operations aircraft, such as the RB-57E Patricia Lynn and B-57G Tropic Moon III. The Royal Australian Air Force also flew their own British-version Canberras over Vietnam.
Vietnam would be the B-57's swan song. The survivors were converted to electronic warfare training EB-57s, and these lasted in service until 1983. A few massively modified WB-57Fs atmospheric research aircraft remain in service with NASA.
Since the Canberra was a stable platform with good aerodynamics, it was well suited for the target-towing role, and Martin subsequently built 68 B-57Es. These were identical to the B-57B, but lacked armament, with target-towing equipment carried in the former bomb bay. The bomb bay was also armored (in case a towing cable should break, which would potentially slice the aircraft in half), and the controls boosted to make the E easier to fly. As missiles replaced rockets and guns in USAF service, however, the B-57E found itself without a mission. The surviving aircraft were then converted to EB-57Es, with all target-towing equipment deleted and replaced with ECM equipment. The job of the EB-57E was to test USAF radar sites and act as electronic aggressors, simulating Soviet bomber attacks. Initially assigned to Air Defense Command, these EB-57s were passed on to the Vermont ANG before being retired in 1982. Of the 50 or so EB-57s in service, six remain today in museums.
55-4293 was built as a B-57E, but it is unknown which units it served with before being converted to an EB-57E in 1968. It was assigned to the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah until 1974, when it was transferred to the 17th DSES at Malmstrom AFB, Montana. That would be its last assignment, as 55-4293 was retired in 1979 and donated to Lowry AFB, Colorado as a gate guard (though one account says it was on display at the National Museum of the USAF instead). It joined the collection of Wings Over the Rockies after Lowry closed.
Due to coronavirus, Wings Over the Rockies has pushed their aircraft on display to both sides of the large hangar, which means that the aircraft are even more crowded than usual--in this shot, you can not only see the EB-57, but also the tail of the B-1A, the wing of the U-3A, and the F-86H! Thankfully, I was able to get on the stairs to the upper viewing gallery and get this rather unique shot of 55-4293. It still wears the markings it wore at Malmstrom with the 17th DSES.
Seeing this aircraft was doubly special to me: I say "I may have seen this aircraft before" several times here on Flickr, but this one I *know* I have seen before. Dad got a picture of this aircraft's tail in 1977, while it was still assigned to Malmstrom: www.flickr.com/photos/31469080@N07/15888976808/in/photoli...
One of the amazingly colourful Marine Iguanas from Suarez Point on Espanola
Marine Iguana
The Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is an iguana found only on the Galapagos Islands that has the ability, unique among modern lizards, to live and forage in the sea. It has spread to all the islands in the archipelago, and is sometimes called the Galapagos Marine Iguana. It mainly lives on the rocky Galapagos shore, but can also be spotted in marshes and mangrove beaches. On his visit to the islands, Charles Darwin was revolted by the animals' appearance, writing “The black Lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large (2-3 ft), disgusting clumsy Lizards. They are as black as the porous rocks over which they crawl & seek their prey from the Sea. I call them 'imps of darkness'. They assuredly well become the land they inhabit.” In fact, Amblyrhynchus cristatus is not always black; the young have a lighter coloured dorsal stripe, and some adult specimens are grey. The reason for the sombre tones is that the species must rapidly absorb heat to minimize the period of lethargy after emerging from the water. They feed almost exclusively on marine algae, expelling the excess salt from nasal glands while basking in the sun, and the coating of salt can make their faces appear white. In adult males, coloration varies with the season. Breeding-season adult males on the southern islands are the most colorful and will acquire reddish and teal-green colors, while on Santa Cruz they are brick red and black, and on Fernandina they are brick red and dull greenish. Another difference between the iguanas is size, which is different depending on the island the individual iguana inhabits. The iguanas living on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela (named for the famous rulers of Spain) are the largest found anywhere in the Galápagos. On the other end of the spectrum, the smallest iguanas are found on the island on Genovesa. Adult males are approximately 1.3 m long, females 0.6 m, males weigh up to 1.5 kg. On land, the marine iguana is rather a clumsy animal, but in the water it is a graceful swimmer, using its powerful tail to propel itself. As an exothermic animal, the marine iguana can spend only a limited time in the cold sea, where it dives for algae. However, by swimming only in the shallow waters around the island they are able to survive single dives of up to half an hour at depths of more than 15 m. After these dives, they return to their territory to bask in the sun and warm up again. When cold, the iguana is unable to move effectively, making them vulnerable to predation, so they become highly aggressive before heating up (since they are unable to run away they try to bite attackers in this state). During the breeding season, males become highly territorial. The males assemble large groups of females to mate with, and guard them against other male iguanas. However, at other times the species is only aggressive when cold. Marine iguanas have also been found to change their size to adapt to varying food conditions. During El Niño conditions when the algae that the iguanas feed on was scarce for a period of two years, some were found to decrease their length by as much as 20%. When food conditions returned to normal, the iguanas returned to their pre-famine size. It is speculated that the bones of the iguanas actually shorten as a shrinkage of connective tissue could only account for a 10% length change. Researchers theorize that land and marine iguanas evolved from a common ancestor since arriving on the islands from South America, presumably by driftwood. It is thought that the ancestral species inhabited a part of the volcanic archipelago that is now submerged. A second school of thought holds that the Marine iguana may have evolved from a now extinct family of seagoing reptiles. Its generic name, Amblyrhynchus, is a combination of two Greek words, Ambly- from Amblus meaning "blunt" and rhynchus meaning "snout". Its specific name is the Latin word cristatus meaning "crested," and refers to the low crest of spines along the animal's back. Amblyrhynchus is a monotypic genus in that Amblyrhynchus cristatus is the only species which belongs to it at this point in time. This species is completely protected under the laws of Ecuador. El Niño effects cause periodic declines in population, with high mortality, and the marine iguana is threatened by predation by exotic species. The total population size is unknown, but is, according to IUCN, at least 50,000, and estimates from the Charles Darwin Research Station are in the hundreds of thousands. The marine iguanas have not evolved to combat newer predators. Therefore, cats and dogs eat both the young iguanas and dogs will kill adults due to the iguanas' slow reflex times and tameness. Dogs are especially common around human settlements and can cause tremendous predation. Cats are also common in towns, but they also occur in numbers in remote areas where they take a toll on iguanas.
Espanola (Suarez Point)
Approximately a 10-12 hour trip from Santa Cruz, Española is the oldest and the southernmost island in the chain. The trip across open waters can be quite rough especially during August and September. Española's remote location helped make it a unique jewel with a large number of endemic creatures. Secluded from the other islands, wildlife on Española adapted to the island's environment and natural resources. The subspecies of Marine iguana from Española are the only ones that change color during breeding season. Normally, marine iguanas are black in color, a camouflage, making it difficult for predators to differentiate between the iguanas and the black lava rocks where they live. On Española adult marine iguanas are brightly colored with a reddish tint except during mating season when their color changes to more of a greenish shade. The Hood Mockingbird is also endemic to the island. These brazen birds have no fear of man and frequently land on visitors heads and shoulders searching for food. The Hood Mockingbird is slightly larger than other mockingbirds found in the Galapagos; its beak is longer and has a more curved shape. The Hood Mockingbird is the only carnivorous one of the species feeding on a variety of insects, turtle hatchlings and sea lion placentas. Wildlife is the highlight of Española and the star of the show is the waved albatross. The island's steep cliffs serve as the perfect runways for these large birds which take off for their ocean feeding grounds near the mainland of Ecuador and Peru abandoning the island between January and March. Known as endemic to the island, Española is the waved albatross's only nesting place. Each April the males return to Española followed shortly thereafter by the females. Mating for life, their ritual begins with the male's annual dance to re-attract his mate. The performance can take up to 5 days consisting of a series of strutting, honking, and beak fencing. Once the pair is reacquainted they produce a single egg and share the responsibility of incubation. The colony remains based on Española until December when the chick is fully grown. By January most of the colony leaves the island to fish along the Humboldt Current. Young albatross do not return to Española until their 4th or 5th year when they return to seek a mate. Geographically Española is a classic example of a shield volcano, created from a single caldera in the center of the island. Over the years as the island has moved further away from the hot spot, the volcano became extinct and erosion began to occur. Española's two visitor sites offer an exceptional island visit. Punta Suarez is one of the highlights of the Galapagos Islands. The variety and quantity of wildlife assures a memorable visit. Visitors find migrant, resident, and endemic wildlife including brightly colored Marine Iguanas, Española Lava Lizards, Hood Mockingbirds, Swallow Tailed Gulls, Blue Footed and Masked Boobies, Galapagos Hawks, a selection of Finch, and the Waved Albatross.Found on the western tip of Española, Punta Suarez offers great wildlife such as sea lions, sea birds and the largest marine iguanas of Galapagos. This is one of the best sites in the Galapagos. The amount of wildlife is overwhelming. Along the beach there are many sea lions and large, colorful lava lizards and marine iguanas. As you follow the trail to the cliff's edge masked boobies can be found nesting among the rock formations. After a short walk down to a beach and back up the other side blue-footed boobies are seen nesting just off the trail. The Galapagos Dove and very friendly Hood Mockingbird are commonly found in this area. The nearby bushes are frequently home to the large-cactus finch, warbler finch, small-ground finch and large-billed flycatcher. Continuing down the trail you come to the only place where waved albatross nest in the islands. Some 12,000 pairs nest on Española each year. The feeling is very dramatic and it seems like a desolate wilderness as the waves crash on the jagged cliffs below and the blowhole shoots water 50-70 feet/15-30 meters into the air. The sky above is full of sea birds including red-billed tropicbirds, American Oystercatchers, swallow-tailed gulls, and Audubon's Shearwaters.
Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands (official name: Archipiélago de Colón; other Spanish names: Islas de Colón or Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, some 900 km west of Ecuador. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site: wildlife is its most notable feature. Because of the only very recent arrival of man the majority of the wildlife has no fear of humans and will allow visitors to walk right up them, often having to step over Iguanas or Sea Lions.The Galápagos islands and its surrounding waters are part of a province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of around 40,000, which is a 40-fold expansion in 50 years. The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
Here at the WingsLove, we understand that wearing a bra that fits comfortably and provides the right support can be a life-changing experience. That’s why we offer bras in a wide range of sizes from A to H cup. And all of our lingerie features beautiful materials, comfortable fit, and relevant designs. Visit: wingslove.com
The Labyrinth Rims Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area consists of approximately 812 miles of travel routes over roughly 300,000 acres of public land in Grand County, Utah. The new plan provides predictability and clarity for users, minimizes user conflicts and damage to natural and cultural resources, meets access needs, increases public safety, and addresses law enforcement issues within the area.
Green washrooms at the Earth Rangers Centre feature foaming, phosphate-free, liquid soaps that minimize algal blooms in aquatic ecosystems and produce 4x more washes than traditional liquid soaps. The faucets are also mounted with solar panels that save 0.11 KWH per day, and use 25% of the water that a standard faucet typically uses. The Dyson Air Blades in the washrooms are the world's most efficient hand driers, as well as the fastest, and use 80% less energy than a standard warm-air hand dryer. Not only do Earth Rangers washrooms also feature ultra high efficiency American Standard toilets, but images of underwater habitat are also featured to create a lifelike underwater environment where visitors can also learn about current environmental statistics.
My Day 285 was my 100th photo on Explore. Thanks to EVERYONE for all the support. I hold you close to my heart... Yes, YOU! ;)
1. Day 285/365: Minimize, 2. Day 284/365: Living Color, 3. Day 282/365: V, 4. Day 279/365: Outta Here, 5. Day 278/365: Fauxtobooth, 6. Day 277/365: As Simple As That, 7. Day 275/365: Luxuria, 8. Day 274/365: Into the Trees, Into the Trees,
9. Day 273/365: Foul Mouth, 10. Day 272/365: Low Key Emotions, 11. Day 271/365: Hard Fight, 12. Day 267/365: Mock Turtle, 13. Day 265/365: Believe, 14. Day 264/365: Aftermath - Heeeeelp!, 15. Day 262/365: Kourabies For Evah, 16. Day 260/365: That's Just Silly,
17. Day 259/365: Leg Break, 18. Day 257/365: All About the Candy, 19. Day 256/365: Xmas at Arm's Lenght, 20. Day 252/365: Spot the Anarchist, 21. Day 250/365: The Baker Virgin, 22. Day 249/365: B-day Gal!, 23. Day 248/365: Happy Balls Everyone!, 24. Day 247/365: Monkey,
25. Day 245/365: Music In My Mind, 26. Day 242/365: The Land Down Under, 27. Day 234 Self Fulfilment, 28. Day 233/365: Xmas Lights Gone Bad, 29. Day 231/365: Falalalalalalalala, 30. Day 230/365: In the Center of Love, 31. Day 229 Mushroom Noodle Rant ‘n’ Rave Delight, 32. Day 228/365: Paper Cut,
33. Day 227/365: Big Brown Ball, 34. Day 224/365: Curves, 35. Day 223/365: Light a Rainbow, 36. Day 222/365: Doooooooiiiiiiiinnnnnnnng!, 37. Day 220/365: Blow Up, 38. Day 219/365: Harvest, 39. Day 218/365: Want, 40. Day 213/365: Right Outside,
41. Day 207/365: Sleeping With the Bunnies, 42. Day 198/365: Lick Your Heart, 43. Day 195/365: Fade Out, 44. Day 194/365: The Start of Something That I'm Really Scared Of, 45. Day 191/365: Bonday Borning Gold, 46. Day 187/365: Bandage, 47. Day 183/365: Kick Me Me Me, 48. Day 182/365: Split,
49. Day 181/365: Hairku, 50. Day 179/365: Broken Heart, 51. Day 177/365: Bananas Are the Enemy, 52. Day 178/365: Embrace the Loneliness, 53. Day 176/365: Que sera, sera, 54. Day 174/365: Speak Pretty, 55. Day 172/365: Wiped Clean, 56. Day 171/365: Apparition,
57. Day 168/365: Head For the Clouds, 58. Day 169/365: Pain Is Red, 59. Day 165/365: Go Home, Feet Up, Breathe, Dream, 60. Day 162/365: Set In Stone, 61. Day 159/365: Find Your Treasure (color version), 62. Day 154/365: Peel, 63. Day 153/365: Wallflower, 64. Day 151/365: Big Bang Margarita,
65. Day 149/365: I Loved Your Gift, Thanks, 66. Day 146/365: The Height of Artistic Achievement..., 67. Day 144/365: This Is Where It Comes From, 68. Day 143/365: Can't Get It Right!, 69. Day 142/365: Cover Story, 70. Day 141/365: Happy Sunday! (In the Clouds), 71. Day 140/365: Don't Make Me Open..., 72. Day 139/365: Stage
Bottom 4 rows:
1. Day 138/365: What! Where?, 2. Day 134/365: Scent of a Hug, 3. Day 133/365: The Source, 4. Day 131/365: Down the Rabbit Hole, 5. Day 121/365: Let Your Mind Fly, 6. Day 119/365: Paper Life, 7. Day 111/365: TV News, 8. Day 108/365: the sad business of unpacking,
9. Day 97/365: Coffee and Smoke, 10. Day 96/365: runniiiiiiiiiiiing, 11. Day 95/365: Flickr Will Be the End of Me, 12. Day 92/365: Night of the Hunter, 13. Day 83/365: Scream Double, 14. Day 77/365: Icons: Frida, 15. Day 70/365: In Red, 16. Day 68/365: Time Flies Like An Arrow (Part III),
17. Day 67 /365: Time Flies Like An Arrow (Part II), 18. Day 66/365: Time Flies Like An Arrow (Part I), 19. Day 65/365: Phobic, 20. Day 62/365: Icons: Billie, 21. Day 55/365: pink'd! (part II), 22. Day 54/365: in silver, 23. Day 52/365: Goofballing Olympics '08, 24. Day 48/365: Flickr school ;),
25. Day 44/365: scream at a red stripe!, 26. Day 33/365: good, evil?, 27. Day 24/365: so liquid, 28. Day 2/365: ouch...
One of the amazingly colourful Marine Iguanas from Suarez Point on Espanola
Marine Iguana
The Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is an iguana found only on the Galapagos Islands that has the ability, unique among modern lizards, to live and forage in the sea. It has spread to all the islands in the archipelago, and is sometimes called the Galapagos Marine Iguana. It mainly lives on the rocky Galapagos shore, but can also be spotted in marshes and mangrove beaches. On his visit to the islands, Charles Darwin was revolted by the animals' appearance, writing “The black Lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large (2-3 ft), disgusting clumsy Lizards. They are as black as the porous rocks over which they crawl & seek their prey from the Sea. I call them 'imps of darkness'. They assuredly well become the land they inhabit.” In fact, Amblyrhynchus cristatus is not always black; the young have a lighter coloured dorsal stripe, and some adult specimens are grey. The reason for the sombre tones is that the species must rapidly absorb heat to minimize the period of lethargy after emerging from the water. They feed almost exclusively on marine algae, expelling the excess salt from nasal glands while basking in the sun, and the coating of salt can make their faces appear white. In adult males, coloration varies with the season. Breeding-season adult males on the southern islands are the most colorful and will acquire reddish and teal-green colors, while on Santa Cruz they are brick red and black, and on Fernandina they are brick red and dull greenish. Another difference between the iguanas is size, which is different depending on the island the individual iguana inhabits. The iguanas living on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela (named for the famous rulers of Spain) are the largest found anywhere in the Galápagos. On the other end of the spectrum, the smallest iguanas are found on the island on Genovesa. Adult males are approximately 1.3 m long, females 0.6 m, males weigh up to 1.5 kg. On land, the marine iguana is rather a clumsy animal, but in the water it is a graceful swimmer, using its powerful tail to propel itself. As an exothermic animal, the marine iguana can spend only a limited time in the cold sea, where it dives for algae. However, by swimming only in the shallow waters around the island they are able to survive single dives of up to half an hour at depths of more than 15 m. After these dives, they return to their territory to bask in the sun and warm up again. When cold, the iguana is unable to move effectively, making them vulnerable to predation, so they become highly aggressive before heating up (since they are unable to run away they try to bite attackers in this state). During the breeding season, males become highly territorial. The males assemble large groups of females to mate with, and guard them against other male iguanas. However, at other times the species is only aggressive when cold. Marine iguanas have also been found to change their size to adapt to varying food conditions. During El Niño conditions when the algae that the iguanas feed on was scarce for a period of two years, some were found to decrease their length by as much as 20%. When food conditions returned to normal, the iguanas returned to their pre-famine size. It is speculated that the bones of the iguanas actually shorten as a shrinkage of connective tissue could only account for a 10% length change. Researchers theorize that land and marine iguanas evolved from a common ancestor since arriving on the islands from South America, presumably by driftwood. It is thought that the ancestral species inhabited a part of the volcanic archipelago that is now submerged. A second school of thought holds that the Marine iguana may have evolved from a now extinct family of seagoing reptiles. Its generic name, Amblyrhynchus, is a combination of two Greek words, Ambly- from Amblus meaning "blunt" and rhynchus meaning "snout". Its specific name is the Latin word cristatus meaning "crested," and refers to the low crest of spines along the animal's back. Amblyrhynchus is a monotypic genus in that Amblyrhynchus cristatus is the only species which belongs to it at this point in time. This species is completely protected under the laws of Ecuador. El Niño effects cause periodic declines in population, with high mortality, and the marine iguana is threatened by predation by exotic species. The total population size is unknown, but is, according to IUCN, at least 50,000, and estimates from the Charles Darwin Research Station are in the hundreds of thousands. The marine iguanas have not evolved to combat newer predators. Therefore, cats and dogs eat both the young iguanas and dogs will kill adults due to the iguanas' slow reflex times and tameness. Dogs are especially common around human settlements and can cause tremendous predation. Cats are also common in towns, but they also occur in numbers in remote areas where they take a toll on iguanas.
Espanola (Suarez Point)
Approximately a 10-12 hour trip from Santa Cruz, Española is the oldest and the southernmost island in the chain. The trip across open waters can be quite rough especially during August and September. Española's remote location helped make it a unique jewel with a large number of endemic creatures. Secluded from the other islands, wildlife on Española adapted to the island's environment and natural resources. The subspecies of Marine iguana from Española are the only ones that change color during breeding season. Normally, marine iguanas are black in color, a camouflage, making it difficult for predators to differentiate between the iguanas and the black lava rocks where they live. On Española adult marine iguanas are brightly colored with a reddish tint except during mating season when their color changes to more of a greenish shade. The Hood Mockingbird is also endemic to the island. These brazen birds have no fear of man and frequently land on visitors heads and shoulders searching for food. The Hood Mockingbird is slightly larger than other mockingbirds found in the Galapagos; its beak is longer and has a more curved shape. The Hood Mockingbird is the only carnivorous one of the species feeding on a variety of insects, turtle hatchlings and sea lion placentas. Wildlife is the highlight of Española and the star of the show is the waved albatross. The island's steep cliffs serve as the perfect runways for these large birds which take off for their ocean feeding grounds near the mainland of Ecuador and Peru abandoning the island between January and March. Known as endemic to the island, Española is the waved albatross's only nesting place. Each April the males return to Española followed shortly thereafter by the females. Mating for life, their ritual begins with the male's annual dance to re-attract his mate. The performance can take up to 5 days consisting of a series of strutting, honking, and beak fencing. Once the pair is reacquainted they produce a single egg and share the responsibility of incubation. The colony remains based on Española until December when the chick is fully grown. By January most of the colony leaves the island to fish along the Humboldt Current. Young albatross do not return to Española until their 4th or 5th year when they return to seek a mate. Geographically Española is a classic example of a shield volcano, created from a single caldera in the center of the island. Over the years as the island has moved further away from the hot spot, the volcano became extinct and erosion began to occur. Española's two visitor sites offer an exceptional island visit. Punta Suarez is one of the highlights of the Galapagos Islands. The variety and quantity of wildlife assures a memorable visit. Visitors find migrant, resident, and endemic wildlife including brightly colored Marine Iguanas, Española Lava Lizards, Hood Mockingbirds, Swallow Tailed Gulls, Blue Footed and Masked Boobies, Galapagos Hawks, a selection of Finch, and the Waved Albatross.Found on the western tip of Española, Punta Suarez offers great wildlife such as sea lions, sea birds and the largest marine iguanas of Galapagos. This is one of the best sites in the Galapagos. The amount of wildlife is overwhelming. Along the beach there are many sea lions and large, colorful lava lizards and marine iguanas. As you follow the trail to the cliff's edge masked boobies can be found nesting among the rock formations. After a short walk down to a beach and back up the other side blue-footed boobies are seen nesting just off the trail. The Galapagos Dove and very friendly Hood Mockingbird are commonly found in this area. The nearby bushes are frequently home to the large-cactus finch, warbler finch, small-ground finch and large-billed flycatcher. Continuing down the trail you come to the only place where waved albatross nest in the islands. Some 12,000 pairs nest on Española each year. The feeling is very dramatic and it seems like a desolate wilderness as the waves crash on the jagged cliffs below and the blowhole shoots water 50-70 feet/15-30 meters into the air. The sky above is full of sea birds including red-billed tropicbirds, American Oystercatchers, swallow-tailed gulls, and Audubon's Shearwaters.
Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands (official name: Archipiélago de Colón; other Spanish names: Islas de Colón or Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, some 900 km west of Ecuador. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site: wildlife is its most notable feature. Because of the only very recent arrival of man the majority of the wildlife has no fear of humans and will allow visitors to walk right up them, often having to step over Iguanas or Sea Lions.The Galápagos islands and its surrounding waters are part of a province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of around 40,000, which is a 40-fold expansion in 50 years. The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
Maidenform Flexees Women’s Shapewear Minimizing Hi-Waist Boyshort , Black, Large
Flexees has expanded its top selling fat free boy short collection to include a variety of rises and fabric options, all with the same classic firm control fit as the original, each style incorporates our b...
vmississippi.com/womens-fashion/maidenform-flexees-womens...
Carlos Belda
IT Support Analyst
for Pinsent Masons España S.L.P.
D: +34 910 484 021<
Carlos.Belda@pinsentmasons.com <
www.pinsentmasons.com www.Out-Law.com
Winner - 'Law Firm of the Year' at The Lawyer Awards 2018
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This email is sent on behalf of Pinsent Masons España S.L.P., a Spanish incorporated entity with Spanish Identification Number (NIF): B-87720371 and registered with the Commercial Registry of Madrid under volume 35596, page 108, section 8 and sheet M-639750 with its place of business at Calle Serrano 90, 28006, Madrid. Pinsent Masons España S.L.P. is an affiliated entity of Pinsent Masons LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales (registered number: OC333653).
Reference to ‘Pinsent Masons’ is to the international legal practice of Pinsent Masons LLP and/or one or more of the affiliated entities that practise under the name ‘Pinsent Masons’ as the context requires. The word 'partner', used in relation to Pinsent Masons, refers to a member of Pinsent Masons or a director or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing. A list of members of Pinsent Masons LLP, those non-members who are designated as partners, and non-member partners in affiliated entities, is available for inspection at our offices or at www.pinsentmasons.com
The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient please do not use or publish its contents, contact Pinsent Masons immediately on +44 (0)20 7418 7000 then delete. Contracts cannot be concluded with Pinsent Masons nor service effected by email on Pinsent Masons. Emails are not secure and may contain viruses. Pinsent Masons may monitor traffic data.
For information about how we use your personal data at Pinsent Masons, including your rights, please see our privacy policy.
Further information about us is available at www.pinsentmasons.com
Minimizing the Probability of Lifetime Drawdown under Constant Consumption. Angoshtari, Bayraktar, Young arxiv.org/abs/1507.08713 #q-fin
Just got a beautiful condition Vivitar series 1 200/3 for my Minolta. I love how precise the focus is. front element is 72mm. Lens has built in hood, and can focus to 4 feet! few lenses today are capable of that.
Need to shoot this lens on a tripod -- too heavy to handhold unless your made of rock and won't move or vibrate. I'm using an electro release to minimize shake.
Will have some images in the coming week.
Description Royal Enfield Meteor 700
Registration LOY 358
Year 1953
Colour Brown
Engine size 692 cc
Chassis No. 783
Engine No. 783
The Royal Enfield motorcycle company launched their first parallel twin in November 1948 with the 500cc model, rightly realising that they would need such a model if they were to remain credible in the British motorcycle industry.
Ted Pardoe's design minimized the cost by using most of the running gear from the Bullet range of single cylinder machines and bore and stroke was basically twice that of the 250cc Clipper (64mm x 77mm) giving more usage to previously produced parts. For 1953 Enfield enlarged the capacity by doubling up and making use of the 350cc Bullet dimensions, again times two, to produce a 692cc twin cylinder machine that used two pistons of the 350cc single bore size.
To cope with this increase in power and weight (405lbs) and with possible sidecar use in mind, the cycle parts came in for some modifications and upgrades – brake sizes were increased, fuel tank capacity rose to four gallons and rear tyre section was increased to 3.5". At the front was the first appearance of the 6" dual-sided brake which had a single leading shoe on each side of the wheel and a clever compensating cable arrangement to pull them on simultaneously, using a balancing beam (more quirkily referred to as a ‘whiffle tree compensator’) on the handlebars where both brake cables were operated by one brake lever.
The Royal Enfield Meteor on sale here was first registered LOY 358 on 9th June 1953 and is from the model’s first year of production. The RF60 continuation logbook shows it to be a matching engine and frame number machine. The last expired MOT is for 2002 when the mileage was shown as being 23,588 and it appears to have entered the Stondon Collection in 2006. There is a V5C with this machine on its original registration.
Description Triumph TRW
Registration N/A
Year c.1950
Colour Grey
Engine size 500 cc
Chassis No. 25369NA
Engine No. TRW 27159
Triumph had plans for a military twin during the Second World War but one of our current EU partners had a different idea (namely the Coventry Blitz) which, among its many victims, included the Triumph motorcycle factory.
Even after this pasting, Triumph did succeed in building a prototype 5TW model which used the crankshaft, rods and flywheels from the pre-war 5T Twin, matched to a twin-cylinder side-valve top end. The rest of the machine was stock Triumph rigid apart from a new-for-Triumph telescopic front fork.
Only the one prototype was built but following a request from the military, the design was revived post-war as the basis for the new TRW, and eventually a modified design which used many components from the civilian machines went into production. This proved to be just what the military were looking for, to the extent that they were still being built as late as 1964 for military duty around the world.
Stable, dependable and mild mannered, the TRW quickly won favour with the Royal Corps of Signals display team, whose highly trained riders used it to great effect at shows and tattoos doing a variety of stunts, jumps, and formation displays.
Little is known of the TRW offered here, but there is an empty envelope in the file marked ‘R.C. of Signals display bike’, suggesting that it may have seen use in that capacity. The stripped down nature of the machine, without lighting and bearing a pad on the front of the mudguard for head standing passengers, also adds credence to this claim and will doubtless merit further investigation. At any event, this is an excellent base machine from which to create a nice trials or green lane bike that the new owner may even be able to ride standing on their head!
There are no registration documents with this lot but a dating certificate from the Triumph Owners’ Club and the relevant DVLA forms should enable a new V5C to be obtained without too much difficulty.
Cool shareware WindowShade X replaces the default title bar double click minimize action and replaces it with "shrink to icon" and "make window transparent".
The minimized icons have a float over title enlarge action and the transparency of the windows can be varied from a point where the text on them is still readable, right through to being barely visible.
There's also a double press CTRL and Apple key option to invoke "Always on top" and other WindowShade X actions.
Earlier versions of WindowShade X where buggy and a little slow to respond on my system (not the fastest Mac Mini money can buy), but the latest version feels snappier, it makes navigation of the system even easier and, perhaps best of all, you can't deny it certainly makes the desktop look a lot more.. ..what's the word.. ..posh?
Here at the WingsLove, we understand that wearing a bra that fits comfortably and provides the right support can be a life-changing experience. That’s why we offer bras in a wide range of sizes from A to H cup. And all of our lingerie features beautiful materials, comfortable fit, and relevant designs. Visit: wingslove.com
GRAVITY BOOTS SOLD WITH F7000 TEETER HANGUP INVERSION TABLE. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. $275.00
*Gravity boots adapter kit designed for Teeter F-Series or EP Series inversion tables
*Replaces tables' standard ankle clamps; reduces load on knee and ankle joints
* CV bar replaces inversion table's assembly; DuPont Hytrel material minimizes pressure points
*Super-soft 5/8-inch foam liners reduce compression; ratcheting self-locking buckles
* Each boot weighs 2.5 pounds; removable calf loops; 5-year warranty
Designed for use with Teeter F-Series or EP Series inversion tables, this gravity boots adapter kit offers full ankle support while you stay safely inverted. Teeter inversion tables come with standard ankle clamps; however, the clamps aren't designed to fully reduce the load on your knee and ankle joints while you hang. The gravity boots, by contrast, feature a tough yet pliable blend of DuPont Hytrel material that minimizes pressure points, along with super-soft 5/8-inch foam liners designed to reduce compression. As a result, your ankles and knees will feel 100-percent secure while you invert. And a good inversion session relieves pressure on your vertebrae discs and ligaments, stimulates your blood circulation, improves flexibility, and reduces fatigue. The boots are also great for performing inverted exercises, such as crunches, sit-ups, and squats.
The adapter kit also includes a CV bar that replaces the inversion table's assembly, letting the boots attach securely to the table. And thanks to the boots' durable lightweight construction--each boot weighs only 2.5 pounds--you'll barely notice them on your feet when hanging. Other details include ratcheting self-locking buckles for safety and security, removable calf loops that help reduce the load on the knee joints and the top of the foot.
SEE ALL PICTURES FOR DETAILS. . .EXCELLENT CONDITION $275.00
Full inversion option: compared with competing brands, engineering tests have shown that Teeter inversion tables are the most precisely balanced to allow controlled lockout in full inversion
Quick and easy assembly: 85% pre-assembled with less than ¼ the average number of parts of other inversion tables; includes tools for assembly and DVD guide
Value-added materials: Laminated Owner’s Manual comes attached to the unit; Instructional DVD includes five exercise and stretching Healthy Back Classes by Dr. Shawn; 90-page book on inversion
Heat treated steel for added strength in key structural components
Auto-locking hinges to secure the bed frame from disconnecting from the base for portability and security when during stretching or exercise
Specialized pivot bearings for a lifetime of squeak-free rotation
Adjustable roller hinges with cam locks offers added stability and choice of three rates of rotation
Adjustable tether strap allows user to pre-set angle before inverting
De-rattler knob reduces shifting for smooth, quiet rotation – the only style on the market to structurally engage the main shaft
Injection-coated rubber hand grips for added durability
Triple-plated chrome main shaft: embossed height markers in both in. and cm. allow easy adjustment for users from 4’8” to 6’6” (142 to 198 cm)
Removable nylon mat: adjustable and washable
High quality finishes: scratch-resistant powder coating and triple-plated chrome
Curved front ankle clamps for greater comfort and security
Easily folds for storage to 28" x 16" x 66" (71 x 41 x 168 cm)
Enhance your stretching experience with the Teeter Hang Ups® F7000 Inversion Table. In addition to all of the patented and unique features of our base model, the F7000 is designed to include features that improve user-friendliness and effectiveness. The highlight of the F7000 is the EZ-Stretch Traction Handles, which provide added benefit to inverted stretching and decompression. The handles make it possible to achieve the equivalent of a fully inverted stretch even while at lesser angles. In addition, they can be used as a tool for intermittent traction and oscillation.
The benefits of inversion start at an angle of just 20 degrees and are fully realized at 60 degrees, which is equivalent to the angle of the A-frame rear legs.
www.teetertv.com/?page=Page::why
www.amazon.com/Teeter-Hang-Ups-Adapter-Kit/dp/B000PX1ZVU/...
info@pictureamoment.com
870-743-3980
LOCAL PICKUP ONLY
Harrison, Arkansas
The Labyrinth Rims Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area consists of approximately 812 miles of travel routes over roughly 300,000 acres of public land in Grand County, Utah. The new plan provides predictability and clarity for users, minimizes user conflicts and damage to natural and cultural resources, meets access needs, increases public safety, and addresses law enforcement issues within the area.
City Hall is the home of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It was designed by Foster + Partners and stands at 45 meters high. It's one of the most "green" buildings to grace London, with solar panels on the roof and a shape that minimizes the energy needed to power and cool the building.
For more information about City Hall, please visit www.london.gov.uk/city-hall/the-building/key-facts
BIRMINGHAM (Reuters) - Trebling tobacco tax internationally would minimize smoking with a next and steer clear of 200 million early deaths this millennium from lung cancer as well as other disorders, scientists mentioned on Saturday.Note for customers that are tablet: this program is not
Figuring the curves for three tracks in order to minimize the space, keep the curves as smooth and evenly spaced as possible, and connect each loop to itself was no easy task. Each loop has a minimum radius and easement curves of two wider radii in order to keep long engines and cars on the track. I originally used brown wrapping paper to put under my test loops to make the track more visible for photography. Then it occured to me to write the track numbers down so I could keep track of the pieces I was using. The degrees of curvature have to balance in order for it to fit together.
Inner loop from the eastbound throat: R718, insulated joints, S248, R718 15 degrees, 4 x R282 45 degrees each, R481 15 degrees, R718 15 degrees, power feeds, S124, insulated joints, and finally S248 to westbound throat.
Middle loop from eastbound throat: S248, insulated joints, S248, R718 15 degrees, R 381 30 degrees, 2 x R 315 45 degrees each, 3 x R381 30 degrees each, power feeds, S64, insulated joints, and finally S248 to westbound throat.
Outer loop from eastbound throat: S248, insulated joints S248, S186, R718 15 degrees, R381 30 degrees, R348 45 degrees, S64, 2 x R348 45 degrees each, short adjustable straight item# 20-050, R348 45 degrees, power feeds, S186, insulated joints, and finally R718 to westbound throat.
All the R numbers are the curved track radius in millimeters, and the S numbers are the length of straight track in millimeters. That's how Kato labels Unitrack.
Long Beach Airport has very little passenger service compared with the dominant Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) approximately 18 miles (29 km) to the northwest, and will always remain a relatively small airport because of restrictive ordinances adopted to minimize noise in the residential neighborhoods near LGB. The airport is under one of the strictest ordinances in the United States on both airport noise and the number of commercial flights. The current noise levels allow for 41 daily commercial flights and 25 commuter flights. Local community groups and activists are very vocal about any changes at the airport.
At the same time, the arrival of low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways at Long Beach Airport in 2001, and that airline's decision to establish a West Coast hub at LGB, has substantially increased the air traffic to the airport and has cemented LGB's standing as a viable alternative to LAX for flights from the Los Angeles area to major East Coast cities. While JetBlue used the local noise ordinance to turn Long Beach Airport into a miniature fortress hub, it quickly reached maximum capacity and has since been forced to rework flight schedules and direct future growth to other Los Angeles area airports. JetBlue calls LGB a Focus city and now operates 31 of the 41 slots.
Air cargo carriers, including FedEx and UPS, also maintain operations out of LGB. 57,000 tons of goods are transported each year.
The Boeing Company (formerly McDonnell Douglas) maintains production of the C-17 military transport jet; maintenance facilities for other Boeing and McDonnell Douglas/Douglas aircraft (including the historic DC-9 and DC-10 aircraft) are also found at Long Beach Airport. Gulfstream Aerospace also has a completion/service center at the airport.
Although commercial flights are severely restricted, there are still a large number of flights at the airport from charter flights, private aviation, flight schools, law enforcement flights, helicopters, advertising blimps, planes towing advertising banners, etc. Because of that, Long Beach airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, with 398,433 aircraft movements in 2007.[6]
Long Beach Airport has a single terminal. It is notable for its Streamline Moderne style of architecture and is a historical landmark. Because of the age and limited size of the current terminal, changes—including a possible addition—are currently on-going.
Arthritis affects millions of people, causing stiffness, joint pain and reduced motion. It can affect all your joints and
make it tough to flex or move. The tips and advice in this write-up are intended to help arthritis sufferers cope with their
condition.
Do whatever it takes to stay away from cigarette smoke, including quitting if you have this habit. The nicotine found in high
concentrations in cigarettes may deprive your arms, legs, hands and feet of oxygenated blood. This minimized blood flow may
also cause joint damage, which can make your arthritis more severe than if you didn't smoke.
To combat arthritis symptoms, try yoga. Research has shown that the exercise and relaxation you get from yoga can soothe
arthritis joint pain.
You need to relax and get rid of what causes your stress if you want to manage arthritis. Stress causes the body to release
certain chemicals that cause inflammation and boosted sensitivity to pain. These exacerbate arthritis symptoms. To minimize
your overall stress level, organize your day better and get at least 20 minutes of exercise five days a week.
Remember to constantly be aware of the joints in your body. Even super-quick, simple tasks can be trying if you have
arthritis. Consider sliding large items over the floor instead of carrying them, or recruit the help of a friend. You can
eliminate pain by keeping yourself free of cost of joint inflammation.
Get plenty of sleep. Your body will not have the strength to fight the pain associated with arthritis without proper sleep.
Try to put more vegetables in your diet and cut out some of the meat. Research has shown that a vegetarian diet can have a.
helpful effect on arthritis sufferers, minimizing pain, swelling, and inflammation.
If you really want to eat meat, at least boost your vegetable intake to where it comprises 50 percent of your daily diet.
so your still enjoy most of the benefits that vegetables provide.
Relaxing music can be used to relieve certain symptoms of arthritis. As you focus on something other than your pain, your.
muscles will relax. A warm bath before bed may help relieve the painful symptoms of arthritis.
See to it that you pay close attention to the food you eat. It is common for arthritis patients to have sensitivity to foods.
and not even know it. One way to help in finding out if you have any food sensitivities is to keep a food journal. Write down.
everything you eat as well as any flare-ups that you experience. By keeping a food journal you might be able to ascertain.
which foods may be causing flare-ups.
Avoid uncomfortable shoes and high heels if you have arthritis. Irregardless of the location or severity of the arthritis.
afflicting your body, walking in any manner not conducive to the health and functioning of your skeletal system will.
aggravate arthritis, possibly severely.
Electrical stimulation may be an option for those with osteoarthritis in one or both of their knees. This method of treatment.
has been shown to effectively minimize inflammation in the knees due to arthritis, which can minimize pain.
Eat a lot of protein. Eating protein is crucial to arthritis suffers because when you have this condition, your body.
will tend to use more protein than the normal person. Vegetarians especially need to find specific methods of ingesting.
protein as it is hard to find in veggies.
Regardless of the type of arthritis you suffer from, you can follow some general advice to relieve your pain. Read this.
write-up to find out what to do to help minimize arthritis pain. The tips provided here give a perfect starting point, although.
further help could be needed.
These exacerbate arthritis symptoms. To minimize
Consider sliding large items over the floor instead of carrying them, or recruit the help of a friend. One way to help in finding out if you have any food sensitivities is to keep a food journal. Write down. www.how-to-treat-arthritis.com/arthritis-and-the-aging-po...
Mosquito nets are designed to protect people from malaria, but unfortunately, things can sometimes go terribly wrong when they are placed in homes that rely on open flames for things like lighting and cooking.
Azida was one month old when she was sleeping peacefully under a mosquito net at her home in rural southern Bangladesh. A gust of wind caused the candle near her bed to fall over, catching the mosquito net on fire. Baby Azida survived but was severely burned as a result of the fire.
Her medical treatment was limited because few options were available near her home, and medical facilities in larger cities were out of reach because they were too expensive. Her father is a day laborer and makes the equivalent of about $5 a day, to provide for their family of seven.
Because she did not receive the kind of treatment she needed early on, Azida's burn wounds contracted, causing her hand and arm to fuse together. She has grown up with only the use of one arm and hand.
Some children with disabilities like Azida's are shunned; consequently, their spirits are sadly but understandably dampened. But sadness and shyness were traits that Azida, at age 4, did not possess. In fact, she had the ability to light up a room with her smile. Her joyful spirit was effusive.
In November 2014, help arrived in the form of our international medical partners from Dhaka and a team of medical volunteers who came to Cox's Bazar, near her home, to provide surgical care for children and adults like her. Her devoted father was thankful that she would finally receive the care she needed. He was worried that as she got older, she would become stigmatized.
Watch Azida's playful spirit in action during her physical therapy session with Mohan Dangol, ReSurge's physical therapist in Nepal who was an instrumental member of the team in Cox's Bazar.
ReSurge's medical team worked for hours during Azida's surgery. They were able to open up her hand, wrist and fingers, but could only partially repair her elbow. Her elbow joint remained frozen. Orthopedic surgeons may be able to help; yet, there is also a chance she may live the rest of her life unable to completely straighten her arm.
Our surgeons were understandably mixed with emotions: disappointed that they were not able to do more, but also glad that she now will have a working hand and wrist, and her disfigurement has also been minimized.
Because of the high-quality care the team provided, Azida will be much more independent and empowered as she grows up in school and eventually goes into the workforce.
The Volente Lake House was designed to minimize disturbance to the site while maximizing use of recycled material. The steel and glass house floats above salvaged concrete block walls & foundation of the existing house to connect with vistas of Lake Travis.
The new two story structure hovers lightly above supported by only four 8 inch diameter steel columns and a single concrete peir. The structure is tied back to the slope by a 80' long entry bridge.
The cheveron shaped geometry of the plan is designed to optimize views to the lake.
The bridge creates an axis which penetrate through the house and serves as a divider between private and public space. The axis culminate in a dramatic cantilevered jetty /lookout point toward the lake.
Circulation is organized around a central spiral stair in the three story open lobby space. A sculptor's mechanical lift is installaed at the top of the stairs for moving art work or furniture.
Bercy Chen Studio LP
Three Soldiers (also titled Three Servicemen) is a bronze statue by Frederick Hart. Unveiled on Veterans Day, November 11, 1984, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial commemorating the Vietnam War. It was the first representation of an African American on the National Mall.
Negative reactions to Maya Lin's design for the Memorial wall were so strong that several Congressmen complained, and Secretary of the Interior James G. Watt refused to issue a building permit. As the most highly ranked sculptor in the competition, Frederick Hart was commissioned to create a sculpture in order to appease those who wanted a more traditional approach.
In an editorial in The New York Times, Vietnam veteran Tom Carhart argued that without a heroic sculptural element the abstract design would put too much emphasis on the "shame and sorrow" of the Vietnam War. Lin was furious at the adulteration of her design and called the decision to add Hart's piece "a coup" which "had nothing to do with how many veterans liked or disliked my piece." Lin stated that she had not received a single negative letter from a veteran, adding that "most of them are not as conservative as Carhart." Hart's addition was placed a distance away from the memorial wall in order to minimize the effect on her design.
These conflicting expectations made for a challenging project. As Hart saw it, his task was "to preserve and enhance the elegant simplicity and austerity of the existing design" and "to create a sculpture which is in itself a moving evocation of the experience and service of the Vietnam Veteran."
In order to portray the major ethnic groups that were represented in the ranks of U.S. combat personnel that served in Vietnam, the statue's three men are purposely identifiable as European American (center), African American (right), and Latino American (left). These three figures were based on seven actual young men, of which two (the Caucasian-American and the African-American) were active-duty Marines at the time that the sculpture was commissioned. The Caucasian figure was modeled after James E. Connell III, then a Corporal in the Marines; the African-American figure was modeled after three men, Marine Corporal Terrance Green, Rodney Sherrill and Scotty Dillingham; the Hispanic figure was modeled after Guillermo (Willie) Smith De Perez DeLeon and Rene Farkass.
The lost wax technique was used to cast the sculpture in bronze. It was Hart's first major work in bronze.
Of the memorial, the architect has suggested,
I see the wall as a kind of ocean, a sea of sacrifice that is overwhelming and nearly incomprehensible in the sweep of names. I place these figures upon the shore of that sea, gazing upon it, standing vigil before it, reflecting the human face of it, the human heart.
The portrayal of the figures is consistent with history. They wear the uniform and carry the equipment of war; they are young. The contrast between the innocence of their youth and the weapons of war underscores the poignancy of their sacrifice. There is about them the physical contact and sense of unity that bespeaks the bonds of love and sacrifice that is the nature of men at war. And yet they are each alone. Their strength and their vulnerability are both evident. Their true heroism lies in these bonds of loyalty in the face of their awareness and their vulnerability.
The statue and the Wall appear to interact with each other, with the soldiers looking on in solemn tribute at the names of their fallen comrades. Noted sculptor Jay Hall Carpenter, Hart's assistant on the project, explains the sculpture was positioned especially for that effect: "We carried a full-size mockup of the soldiers around the memorial site trying many locations until we hit upon the perfect spot. It was here that the sculpture appeared to be looking over a sea of the fallen."
Of his work on Three Soldiers, Hart said he would put the "folds of those fatigue jackets and pants up against the folds of any [carved] medieval angel you can find."
The National Mall is a landscaped park near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. It contains and borders a number of museums of the Smithsonian Institution, art galleries, cultural institutions, and various memorials, sculptures, and statues. It is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) of the United States Department of the Interior as part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks unit of the National Park System. The park receives approximately 24 million visitors each year.
The core area of the National Mall extends between the United States Capitol grounds to the east and the Washington Monument to the west and is lined to the north and south by several museums and a federal office building. The term National Mall may also include areas that are also officially part of neighboring West Potomac Park to the south and west and Constitution Gardens to the north, extending to the Lincoln Memorial on the west and Jefferson Memorial to the south.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly called Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. Washington, D.C., was named for George Washington, a Founding Father and first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.
Washington, D.C., anchors the southern end of the Northeast megalopolis, one of the nation's largest and most influential cultural, political, and economic regions. As the seat of the U.S. federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. The city had 20.7 million domestic visitors and 1.2 million international visitors, ranking seventh among U.S. cities as of 2022.
The U.S. Constitution in 1789 called for the creation of a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress. As such, Washington, D.C., is not part of any state, and is not one itself. The Residence Act, adopted on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of the capital district along the Potomac River. The city was founded in 1791, and the 6th Congress held the first session in the unfinished Capitol Building in 1800 after the capital moved from Philadelphia. In 1801, the District of Columbia, formerly part of Maryland and Virginia and including the existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria, was officially recognized as the federal district; initially, the city was a separate settlement within the larger federal district. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia, including the city of Alexandria. In 1871, it created a single municipality for the remaining portion of the district, although its locally elected government only lasted three years and elective city-government did not return for over a century. There have been several unsuccessful efforts to make the district into a state since the 1880s; a statehood bill passed the House of Representatives in 2021 but was not adopted by the U.S. Senate. Designed in 1791 by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the city is divided into quadrants, which are centered around the Capitol Building and include 131 neighborhoods. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 689,545, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the U.S., third-most populous city in the Southeast after Jacksonville and Charlotte, and third-most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic after New York City and Philadelphia. Commuters from the city's Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, which includes parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, is the country's seventh-largest metropolitan area, with a 2023 population of 6.3 million residents.
The city hosts the U.S. federal government and the buildings that house government headquarters, including the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court Building, and multiple federal departments and agencies. The city is home to many national monuments and museums, located most prominently on or around the National Mall, including the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. It hosts 177 foreign embassies and serves as the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, and other international organizations. Many of the nation's largest industry associations, non-profit organizations, and think tanks are based in the city, including AARP, American Red Cross, Atlantic Council, Brookings Institution, National Geographic Society, The Heritage Foundation, Wilson Center, and others.
A locally elected mayor and 13-member council have governed the district since 1973, though Congress retains the power to overturn local laws. Washington, D.C., residents are, on the federal level, politically disenfranchised since the city's residents do not have voting representation in Congress; the city's residents elect a single at-large congressional delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives who has no voting authority. The city's voters choose three presidential electors in accordance with the Twenty-third Amendment.
The District of Columbia was created in 1801 as the federal district of the United States, with territory previously held by the states of Maryland and Virginia ceded to the federal government of the United States for the purpose of creating its federal district, which would encompass the new national capital of the United States, the City of Washington. The district came into existence, with its own judges and marshals, through the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801; previously it was the Territory of Columbia. According to specific language in the U.S. Constitution, it was 100 square miles (259 km2).
The district encompassed three small cities: Alexandria, formerly in Virginia, Georgetown, formerly Maryland, and the deliberately planned central core, the City of Washington. Both the White House and the United States Capitol were already completed and in use by 1800 as called for by the 1791 L'Enfant Plan for the City of Washington, although the city was not formally chartered until 1802. Beyond those cities, the remainder of the district was farmland organized by the 1801 Act into two counties, Washington County, D.C., on the Maryland side, and Alexandria County, D.C., on the Virginia side, encompassing today's Arlington County, Virginia, and the independent city of Alexandria.
The district was governed directly by the U.S. Congress from the beginning. Alexandria City and County were ceded back from the federal government to the commonwealth of Virginia in 1846, in a process known as retrocession, anticipating the 1850 ban on slave trading (but not slavery) in the district.
Washington and Georgetown retained their separate charters for seventy years, until the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871. That act cancelled the charters of the towns and brought the entire area within the district borders under one district government, ending any distinction between "the District of Columbia" and "Washington", making the two terms effectively synonymous.
Main article: History of Washington, D.C. § Establishment
Congress determined, in the Residence Act of 1790, that the nation's capital be on the Potomac, between the Anacostia River and today's Williamsport, Maryland, and in a federal district up to 10 miles square. The exact location was to be determined by President George Washington, familiar with the area from his nearby home and properties at Mt. Vernon, Virginia.
Its trans-state location reflected a compromise between the Southern and Northern states. Virginia lobbied for the selection, an idea opposed by New York and Pennsylvania, both of which had previously housed the nation's capital. Maryland, whose State House was older than that of Virginia, and like Virginia a slave state, was chosen as a compromise. At Washington's request the City of Alexandria was included in the district, though with the provision that no federal buildings could be built there. The new capital district was at about the center of the country.
About 2/3 of the original district was in Maryland and 1/3 in Virginia, and the wide Potomac in the middle. The future district was surveyed in 1791–92; 24 of its surviving stone markers are in Maryland, 12 in Virginia. (See Boundary Markers of the original District of Columbia.) Washington decided that the capital's location would be located between the mouth of the Anacostia River and Georgetown, which sits at the Potomac's head of navigation.
As specified by Article One of the United States Constitution, in fact as one of the enumerated powers of section 8, Congress assumed direct administrative control of the federal district upon its creation by the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801. There was no district governor or executive body. The U.S. House created a permanent Committee on the District of Columbia in January 1808, and the U.S. Senate established its counterpart in December 1816. These committees remained active until 1946. Thus the U.S. Congress managed the detailed day-to-day governmental needs of the district through acts of Congress—an act authorizing the purchase of fire engines and construction of a firehouse, for instance, or an act to commission three new city streets and closing two others in Georgetown.
The five component parts of the district operated their own governments at the lower level. The three cities within the district (Georgetown, the City of Washington, and Alexandria) operated their own municipal governments, each with a continuous history of mayors. Robert Brent, the first mayor of the City of Washington, was appointed directly by Thomas Jefferson in 1802 after the city's organization that year.
The remaining rural territory within the district belonged either to Alexandria County D.C., (district land west of the Potomac outside the City of Alexandria, formerly in Virginia) or to Washington County, D.C., (the unincorporated east side, formerly in Maryland, plus islands and riverbed). Both counties operated with boards of commissioners for county-level government functions. Both counties were governed by levy courts made of presidentially appointed Justices of the Peace. Prior to 1812, the levy courts had a number of members defined by the president, but after that Washington County had 7 members. In 1848, the Washington County levy court was expanded to 11 members, and in 1863 that was reduced by two to nine members.
The language of the establishing act of 1801 omitted any provision for district residents to vote for local, state-equivalent, or federal representatives.
This omission was not related to any constitutional restriction or, apparently, any rationale at all. Legal scholars in 2004 called the omission of voting rights a simple "historical accident", pointing out that the preceding Residence Act of July 16, 1790, exercising the same constitutional authority over the same territory around the Potomac, had protected the votes of the district's citizens in federal and state elections. Those citizens had indeed continued to cast ballots, from 1790 through 1800, for their U.S. House representatives and for their Maryland and Virginia state legislators. James Madison had written in the Federalist No. 43 that the citizens of the federal district should "of course" have their will represented, "derived from their own suffrages." The necessary language simply did not appear in the 1801 legislation.
The prospect of disenfranchisement caused immediate concern. One voice from a public meeting in January 1801, before the bill's passage, compared their situation to those who fought against British taxation without representation in the Revolutionary War—20 years prior. Despite these complaints the bill went into effect as written. Given exclusive and absolute political control, Congress did not act to restore any of these rights until the 1960s. The district still has no voting representation in Congress, and the decisions of its long-sought local government established in 1973 are still subject to close congressional review, annulment, and budget control.
Residents of Alexandria saw no economic advantage from being in the District. No federal buildings could be built on the south side of the Potomac, nor did they have representation in Congress. Some resistance was expressed immediately. One leading figure in the fight to retrocede through the 1820s was Thomson Francis Mason, who was elected mayor of Alexandria, D.C., four times between 1827 and 1830. Also Alexandria was a center of the profitable slave trade – the largest slave-trading company in the country, Franklin and Armfield, was located there – and Alexandria residents were afraid that if the District banned the slave trade, as seemed likely, this industry would leave the city.
To prevent this, Arlington held a referendum, through which voters petitioned Congress and the state of Virginia to return the portion of the District of Columbia south of the Potomac River (Alexandria County) to Virginia. On July 9, 1846, Congress retroceded Alexandria County to Virginia, after which the district's slave traders relocated to Alexandria. The district's slave trade was outlawed in the Compromise of 1850. The penalty for bringing a slave into the district for sale, was freedom for the slave. Southern senators and congressmen resisted banning slavery altogether in the District, to avoid setting a precedent. The practice remained legal in the district until after secession, with the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act signed by Lincoln on April 16, 1862, which established the annual observance of Emancipation Day.
The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871 created a single new district corporation governing the entire federal territory, called the District of Columbia, thus dissolving the three major political subdivisions of the district (Port of Georgetown, the City of Washington, and Washington County) and their governments. By this time the county also contained other small settlements and nascent suburbs of Washington outside its bounded limits, such as Anacostia, which had been incorporated in 1854 as Uniontown; Fort Totten, dating at least to the Civil War; and Barry Farm, a large tract bought by the Freedmen's Bureau and granted to formerly enslaved and free-born African Americans in 1867.
The newly restructured district government provided for a governor appointed by the president for a 4-year term, with an 11-member council also appointed by the president, a locally elected 22-member assembly, and a five-man Board of Public Works charged with modernizing the city. The first vice-chair of that Board of Public Works was real-estate developer Alexander Robey Shepherd, the architect and proponent of the consolidating legislation. From September 1873 to June 1874, Shepherd would serve as the second, and final, governor of the District.
The Seal of the District of Columbia features the date 1871, recognizing the year the district's government was incorporated.
Skin Purifying Cleanser a lightweight and non-comedogenic cleansing gel with micro-fine beads-review by honeyflower3. View the full review on www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6TvE8zlUbM
This is a lightweight and non-comedogenic cleansing gel with micro-fine beads to remove dead skin cells and reduce excessive sebum. The multi active ingredients such as Burdock Extract, Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil accelerate the recovery process of acne prone skin to deliver a clear and fresh complexion.
Subscribe to our youtube's channel to view more interesting videos:
Even before the Korean War broke out in 1950, the US Air Force had been planning for a jet-powered replacement of the B-26 Marauder and A-26 Invader. Korea only exacerbated the need for a new aircraft, and the USAF issued a requirement for a new tactical bomber in late 1950, with the stipulation that it had to be based on an existing design to minimize production delays. Three American designs were considered—the North American AJ-1 Savage and B-45 Tornado, and the completely new Martin XB-51—but so pressing was the need that the USAF included, in a rare move, foreign aircraft as well—a modified Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck, and the English Electric Canberra B.2. The Canberra, to the surprise of everyone involved, won the competition easily. The USAF did have misgivings about the design, especially the fact that the bombardier sat behind the canopy, completely enclosed in the fuselage, but its performance was what won the competition: the Canberra was designed to replace the deHavilland Mosquito and had the speed and maneuverability to match. The problem was, English Electric was a small startup company and could barely supply the British Royal Air Force with its Canberras, let alone the much larger USAF. To solve the problem, Martin Aircraft was awarded a contract to build the Canberra as the B-57.
Though the initial batch of B-57As were basically identical to the Canberra B.2, aside from upgraded engines and the deletion of the navigator station, the B-57B was to be fundamentally different and more in line of what the USAF intended. The B-57B had a completely redesigned forward fuselage, eliminating the clear navigator nose and wide side-by-side seating of the Canberra B.2, and replacing it with tandem seating, with the now-combined bombardier/navigator sitting behind the pilot. The Canberra B.2 had been unarmed, but the B-57B could either carry eight machine guns or four 20mm cannon in an underfuselage tray. The internal bomb bay of the Canberra was replaced with a rotary-type developed for the XB-51, which would rotate to expose the bomb load on the target run, enhancing the aerodynamics of the aircraft. USAF B-57Bs entered service in June 1954, replacing the A-26 in the night attack role.
Soon after it entered service, however, the USAF began to question its new bomber’s capabilities. The Canberra had been fast enough when it was designed in the late 1940s, but technology had moved so quickly that it was now vulnerable to surface-to-air missiles, proven when two RB-57As were lost over mainland China in 1957. The B-57 also had to be flown by strong pilots—the South Vietnamese had quickly returned four B-57Bs to the USAF because they simply were not muscular enough to fly it—and if one engine flamed out, the Canberra would inevitably crash. With all this in mind, the USAF resolved to replace the B-57 in tactical bomber units with F-100 Super Sabres and delete the entire night interdiction role, though the Vietnam War was to temporarily intervene.
Since the Canberra was a stable platform with good aerodynamics, it was well suited for the target-towing role, and Martin subsequently built 68 B-57Es. These were identical to the B-57B, but lacked armament, with target-towing equipment carried in the former bomb bay. The bomb bay was also armored (in case a towing cable should break, which would potentially slice the aircraft in half), and the controls boosted to make the E easier to fly. As missiles replaced rockets and guns in USAF service, however, the B-57E found itself without a mission. The surviving aircraft were then converted to EB-57Es, with all target-towing equipment deleted and replaced with ECM equipment. The job of the EB-57E was to test USAF radar sites and act as electronic aggressors, simulating Soviet bomber attacks. Initially assigned to Air Defense Command, these EB-57s were passed on to the Vermont ANG before being retired in 1982. Of the 50 or so EB-57s in service, six remain today in museums.
Originally built as B-57B 52-1505, this aircraft started off as a testbed at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico before being assigned to the 461st Tactical Bomber Group at Blytheville AFB, Arkansas in 1957. As the 461st didn't stay in the B-57 long, where 52-1505 went between then and 1970 is unknown. After a short period in storage, it was converted to an EB-57B and assigned to Malmstrom AFB with first the 4677th Defense Evaluation Systems Squadron (DSES), then the 17th DSES. When the 17th was deactivated in 1979, the aircraft then served with the 134th DSES (Vermont ANG) until that unit reequipped with the F-4D Phantom II in 1983.
At that point, its career finally at an end, 52-1505 was flown to its former base, Malmstrom, and put on display at the Malmstrom Museum. Like the other aircraft in the airpark, it underwent further restoration and repaint in 2012, and looks rather nice in its high-visibility international orange and ADC gray paint scheme.
Manatees at the Temporary Field Response Station eating lettuce provided by authorized staff as part of a feeding trial. The trial effort is being carefully controlled in order to minimize negative impacts to the habitat or other wildlife. The vegetation offered by government officials has been carefully selected in consultation with manatee nutrition experts. Please remember that feeding manatees can be considered harassment and is prohibited by state and federal law, but due to the Unusual Mortality Event designation there are emergency exceptions that allow for FWC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff to provide food and/or water to animals impacted by the emergency declaration.
A musical theme for this image is provided here, but minimize the window if you pull up the link, as the video portion of it has no connection whatsoever with the picture. :-)
I attended the Arabian horse show in Scottsdale, Arizona, along with my wife and kids. In a large tent on the site, various kinds of horse-related merchandise were displayed for sale by vendors, and at one such location I came across some cowboy hats. I tried several of them on and took some self-portraits in the mirror. Finally, one of the vendors offered to take a picture for me, and she got two shots after I gave her a brief lesson on the operation of the Nikon D50. She recommended that I try on a black hat, and I said that made sense to me, because in the B-grade westerns produced during the 1940s and 1950s, the bad guy nearly always wore a black hat, and -- well, in my case I just thought that sort of seemed appropriate. I struck this pose for her, and for a moment fantasized about being something other than the city-slicker I always have been, and always will be. Although I like cowboy hats, I know I look sort of ridiculous wearing them, so I don't, except on rare occasions such as this one.
My son Colin saw this on the LCD screen of my camera and said something about a nicotine-free version of the Marlboro man. :-)
Brass or aluminum sheet would work best and not compress at all when tightening the allen cap screws. I used plastic .005" thicker to compensate.
Civil Affairs Qualification Course students speak with a role player, acting as a citizen of the fictional country Pineland, during the course's culmination exercise Sept. 21 at Camp Mackall in Hoffman, N.C. By building rapport and relationships with local citizens and civilians, Civil Affairs Soldiers can facilitate humanitarian aid, coordinate resources and minimize civilians' impact on military operations.
(U.S. Army photo by Dave Chace, SWCS Public Affairs Offfice)
I used multiple radius curves to minimize the size but also insure smooth operation. Look at all three photos of the double reversing loop to see how it is constructed. This track installation measured 5' 6" long and 30" wide.
The outer loop runs from the straight leg of the Eastbound switch and uses these Unitrack components: S248, insulated joints, S248, power feeds, S186, R718 15 degrees, R381 30 degrees, R315 45 degrees, 2 x R381 30 degrees each, R315 45 degrees, R718 15 degrees, S124, S186, insulated joints, and finally R718 15 degrees to the left leg of the EP718 Westbound throat switch.
The inner loop runs from the left leg of the Eastbound switch to an R718 15 degrees, insulated joints, S248 power feeds, S248, R718 15 degrees, 4 x R282 45 degrees each, R481 15 degrees, R718 15 degrees, insulated joints, and 2 x R718 15 degrees each to the straight leg of the Westbound throat switch.
Bell Trail is very popular with hikers and anglers who come to enjoy the solitude and other rewards offered by a clear cool stream flowing through a scenic desert canyon. Wet Beaver Canyon is one of four major canyons that cut Coconino National Forest's red rock rim country.
Most of the canyon falls within the Wet Beaver Wilderness. Wilderness areas are rare, wild places set aside by U.S. Congress where the land is allowed to retain its natural state, serving as a natural haven for humans to escape civilization. To help minimize human impacts in Wilderness areas, motorized and mechanized equipment are strictly prohibited by law, including bicycles, strollers, carts, remote control aircraft, and drones.
For the most part, the trail follows a route along a bench well above the streambed. A number of side trails, lead down to the waterside and indicate the location of good swimming holes or popular fishing spots. As the trail wanders deeper into the canyon, it leaves the canyon bottom to wind high along an escarpment of red sandstone and offer scenic views of the riparian area, the canyon and the surrounding mountains and valleys, before dropping back down to the stream at Bell Crossing.
Most people who come to this trail hike only the first 3.3 miles to Bell Crossing, taking advantage any one of several access paths that branch off the main trail and lead down to the stream. After crossing the Wet Beaver Creek, the Bell Trail climbs the canyon's south wall to a high, grassy plateau where it winds through pinyon juniper stands and open grasslands offering views that stretch all the way to the Sedona Red Rocks Country and the San Francisco Peaks. Eleven miles from the trailhead at Beaver Creek, Bell Trail ends at Forest Road 214.
Like many of our fragile riparian areas along creeks and rivers, the area is day-use only. Camping and campfires are prohibited along much of Wet Beaver Creek to help minimize damage to the soil and vegetation, reduce disturbances to wildlife, and prevent pollution of the clean, clear water of the creek. Wet Beaver Creek flows into the Verde River, a critical water source for many cities and communities in Arizona.
This trip was in early spring when the trees were just beginning to leaf out and snowmelt from a heavy winter was clouding the creek. Photo taken March 2017 by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Bell Trail No. 13 and Coconino National Forest for more information.