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Photographs taken while Walking the “Walls of Dubrovnik” (Dubrovačke gradske zidine), a series of defensive stone walls surrounding the City of Dubrovnik, Croatia. With numerous additions and modifications throughout their history, they have been considered to be amongst the great fortification systems of the Middle Ages, as they were never breached by a hostile army during this time period. In 1979, the Old City of Dubrovnik, which includes a substantial portion of the old walls of Dubrovnik, joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The oldest systems of fortifications around the town were likely wooden palisades. Today's intact city walls, constructed mainly during the 12th–17th centuries, mostly a double line, have long been a source of pride for Dubrovnik. The walls run an uninterrupted course of approximately 1,940 meters (6,360 feet) in length or more than one mile in circumference, encircling most of the old city, reaching a maximum height of about 25 meters (82 feet). The bulk of the existing walls and fortifications were constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries but were continually extended and strengthened up until the 17th century. This complex structure, amongst the largest and most complete in Europe, protected the freedom and safety of the "civilized" and "sophisticated" Republic of Ragusa that flourished in peace and prosperity for some five centuries. The walls were reinforced by three circular and 14 quadrangular towers, five bastions (bulwarks), two angular fortifications and the large St. John's Fortress. Land walls were additionally reinforced by one larger bastion and nine smaller semicircular ones, like the casemate Fort Bokar, the oldest preserved fort of that kind in Europe. The moat that ran around the outside section of the city walls, which were armed by more than 120 cannons, provided superb city defense capabilities. The city walls have been preserved to the present day, not only because of the knowledge of the skilled construction workers and the constant care provided by city dwellers that maintained and rebuilt the structures as needed, but also because of the brilliantly reputed diplomacy in Ragusa, which managed on many occasions to avoid dangerous measures taken by enemies against the Republic of Ragusa. The present shape of the walls was defined in the 14th century after the city gained its full independence from Venetian suzerainty, but the peak of its construction lasted from the beginning of the 15th century until the latter half of the 16th century. Being constructed very solidly, the walls were generally unaffected by a strong earthquake occurring in 1667. The largest stimulus for continued development and emergency repairs and works of the Ragusan fortresses came as a result of the danger of unexpected attack by Turkish military forces, especially after they conquered Constantinople in 1453. The city was also under latent danger of attack by the Venetians. For centuries the people of Dubrovnik were able to preserve their city-republic by skillful maneuvering between East and West. A strategic treaty with Turkey protected Ragusa's liberty and maintained the opportunity for a major trading role between the Ottoman Empire and Europe. The irregular parallelogram surrounding Dubrovnik consists of four strong fortresses at its most significant points. To the north is the strong circular Minčeta Tower, and to the east side of the city port is the Revelin Fortress. The western city entrance is protected by the strong and nicely-shaped Fort Bokar, and the strong, freestanding, St. Lawrence Fortress (also known as Lovrijenac), protects the western side of the city from possible land and sea assaults. The large and complex St. John Fortress is located on the southeast side of the city.
A bit of walkway and path building. Also a test for upload by email to
flickr and wordpress. Recently borked.
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Sounds like an episode title from "The Big Bang Theory"... but I'm actually trying to add a "scratch-plate" to my Enya ukulele. Not so much that I'm worried about scratches to the top of the instrument - I more want a surface to which I can stick my Myers pickup (with a suction-cup), without the latter coming off almost instantly!
Washkewicz College of Engineering students, faculty, staff and alumni enjoyed a day turning donated, battery-operated toys into ones that kids of all abilities can enjoy.
My ninja style prototype circuit
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Washkewicz College of Engineering students, faculty, staff and alumni enjoyed a day turning donated, battery-operated toys into ones that kids of all abilities can enjoy.
The M-1097 modification Low Velocity Airdrop and Sling Load just above the trees on at Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The M-1097 Modification when installed consists of a light-weight roll cage, a weapons station turret, cargo area side boards, and four additional rear seats with restraints. (Photo Credit: Jim Finney, Audio Visual Specialist, Airborne and Special Operations Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs)
A moded nissan 350z, it was going to be pearl white, but gray will do, added black highlighting, new rims, and custom front grill with lowered body. As always if you would like one, just send a message for a request.
After trimming all the zip ties, this is what the new tweeter looks like. It doesn't really matter, though, since these tweeters are covered by a grill.