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According to Wikipedia, the Clouded Leopard is a cat found from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into China, and has been classified as vulnerable since 2008 by IUCN. Its total population size is suspected to be fewer than 10,000 mature individuals, with a decreasing population trend, and no single population numbering more than 1,000 adults. The clouded leopard is considered to form an evolutionary link between the big cats and the small cats. The Sunda Clouded Leopard found on Sumatra and Borneo is genetically distinct and has been considered a separate species since 2006. Both species are the smallest of the big cats, and are not closely related to the leopard. Clouded Leopards weigh between 25 and 51 lbs (11.5 - 23 kg). Females vary in head-to-base-of-tail length from 27 to 37 inches (69 - 94cm), with a tail 24 to 32 inches (61 - 81cm) long. Males are larger at 32 to 43 inches (81 - 109cm) with a tail 29 to 36 inches (74 - 91cm) long. Their shoulder height varies from 20 to 22 inches (51 - 56cm). They have exceptionally long, piercing canine teeth, the upper being about three times as long as the basal width of the socket. The upper pair of canines may measure 1.6 inches (4cm) or longer. They are often referred to as a “modern-day saber tooth” because they have the largest canines in proportion to their body size, matching the tiger in the length of their canines.
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Recently returned from two days spent at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and this is one of many photos I took while there. We stayed at the historic El Tovar Hotel, situated just along the rim - what a great location! I hadn't been to the Grand Canyon in 15 years and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the breath-taking landscapes once again.
INFORMATION ON THE GRAND CANYON:
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park — one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
Longstanding scientific consensus has been that the canyon was created by the Colorado River over a six million year period. The canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a depth of over a mile (1.83 km) (6000 feet). Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. The canyon began in the west, followed by another that formed in the east. Eventually, the two broke through and met as a single majestic rent in the earth some six million years ago. The merger apparently occurred where the river today bends to the west, in the area known as the Kaibab Arch.
Before European immigration, the area was inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon ("Ongtupqa" in Hopi language) a holy site and made pilgrimages to it. The first European known to have viewed the Grand Canyon was García López de Cárdenas from Spain, who arrived in 1540.
The Grand Canyon is a massive rift in the Colorado Plateau that exposes uplifted Proterozoic and Paleozoic strata, and is also one of the six distinct physiographic sections of the Colorado Plateau province. The Grand Canyon is unmatched throughout the world for the vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. It is not the deepest canyon in the world — Cotahuasi Canyon (11598 feet or 3535 m) and Colca Canyon (10499 feet or 3200 m), both in Arequipa, Peru, and Hells Canyon (7,993 feet or 2436 m) on the Oregon-Idaho border, are all deeper — but Grand Canyon is known for its overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape. Geologically it is significant because of the thick sequence of ancient rocks that are beautifully preserved and exposed in the walls of the canyon. These rock layers record much of the early geologic history of the North American continent.
About 600 deaths have occurred in the Grand Canyon since the 1870s. Some of these deaths occurred as the result of overly zealous photographic endeavors, some were the result of airplane collisions within the canyon, and some visitors drowned in the Colorado River. Many hikers overestimate their fitness level, become dehydrated and confused, and must be rescued. The Park Service now posts a picture of an attractive and fit young man at several trailheads with the caption "Every year we rescue hundreds of people from the Canyon. Most of them look like him", in an attempt to discourage hikers from feats which are beyond their abilities.
According to Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon, 50 fatalities have resulted from falls; 65 deaths were attributable to environmental causes, including heat stroke, cardiac arrest, dehydration, and hypothermia; 7 were caught in flash floods; 79 were drowned in the Colorado River; 242 perished in airplane and helicopter crashes (128 of them in the 1956 disaster mentioned below); 25 died in freak errors and accidents, including lightning strikes and rock falls; 47 committed suicide; and 23 were the victims of homicides.
Source: Wikipedia
El Templo de Viracocha ( Cultura incaica - Imperio incaico )
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www.inkaexpress.com.pe/eng/raqchi.php
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Raqchi es un sitio arqueológico de los Incas en la región Cusco en Perú también conocido como el Templo de Wiracocha. Un pueblo cercano tiene el mismo nombre. Ambos se encuentran alo lado del Río Vilcanota ( Rio Urubamba ). El sitio ha experimentado un reciente aumento en el turismo en los últimos años, con 83.334 visitantes al sitio en 2006, frente a 8.183 en 2000 y 452 en 1996.
A 117 km ( 2 horas ) desde la ciudad Cusco se encuentra una de las construcciones mas grandes de los Incas. El templo fue destruido en la conquista, pero lo que hoy queda es suficiente para encender la imaginacion y ver cuan grandioso fue 92 metros ( 302 ft ) de largo y 25.5 metros ( 84 ft ) de ancho. El templo es de paredes de adobe y la base de piedras volcanicas ( el Andesita ) en el estilo tipico de los Incas. Esto Templo se compone de un muro de adobe central de la altura entre 18 y 20 metros. Está flanqueada a cada lado por una hilera de once columnas. Antes de su destrucción por los españoles, el templo tenía el mayor techo en el tiempo de Imperio Inca, que tiene su pico en la pared central ( 18 y 20 metros ), a continuación, se extiende sobre las columnas en anchura de 25 metros ( 82 ft ) más allá de cada lado. El templo solo para ser el edificio más grande en el Imperio Inca.
El complejo tambien incluye areas residenciales y graneros, donde se guardaban alimentos. Junto al templo al norte son doce viviendas, que habría albergado a los sacerdotes y los administradores locales. El salón está dividido en lotes separados cuadrado mayor de los cuales es aproximadamente 4x6m. Todos tienen nichos en las paredes que podrían haber sido utilizados para el almacenamiento. Para el lado oriental del templo son unos 100 qolqas (.almacenes rondas.) en líneas paralelas, cada uno mide unos 10 metros ( 33 ft ) de diámetro. Estos almacenes se utiliza para mantener los granos, como el maíz y quinoa. Los depósitos también son únicos ya que a diferencia de otras estructuras en todo el imperio que no son cuadrados acorralado. La razón de esto es desconocido. Un empleo ritual de los productos alimenticios y una economía de campo perfecta se consideran como probable. las hambrunas eran desconocidas antes de la llegada de los españoles en el imperio de los Incas.
Al oeste del templo es un gran campo, ahora se utilizan por los lugareños para la agricultura,
que podría haber sido un parque de atracciones o mantener desbordamiento de fieles desde el mismo templo. En el extremo occidental de este campo es un conjunto de baños como en los sitios importantes a lo largo del imperio.
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Viracocha - Lugar de la adoración del Creador Grandes - Viracocha - por los Incas
Viracocha también llamado el dios de la varas es el
más destacado entre los dioses del ámbito andino.
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Viracocha
una deidad de creador pre-andina
otras versiones de nombre Viracocha
Huiracocha y Huiraccocha, Ticci, Tiqsi o Tiksi.
p.ej. - - - en quechua
Qun Tiqsi Wiraqucha
Kon Titi Wiracocha
antes de la conquista por los españoles ( Conquista )
de todos los pueblos del espacio cultural de los Andes adüera
Viracocha es puesto a menudo ( sin embargo por las incas )
inmediatamente con el creador mundial Pachakamaq ( Pachacámac ),
esporádicamente también el nombre compuesto Pachakamaq-Wiraqucha en.
En la mitología de inca "Qun Tiksi Wiraqucha" es el creador de la civilización
y una de las deidades más importantes en la mitología la inca.
En una leyenda es contado,
él tenía con su mujer mamá Qucha ( la madre el mar )
un hijo, Inti ( el sol ) y una hija, la mamá Killa ( la luna )
Los cronistas señalan que Viracocha vino de Tiahuanaco.
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I have had kind of this shot in my head for a while, but in mono. This was the original idea today as well, but the striking blue color at dusk was to good to throw away.
Believe it or not, this is straight out of the raw file. No color boosting. Should really be viewed large on black
Taken for my Project 365. Your comments are appreciated, it gives me the motivation to continue.
I recently acquired a Gibson SG Special in bad shape. I took it to a luthier to see what could be done. It turned out that besides the finish, the guitar is fine. Rick Mullen, the luthier, and I decided to do a makeover. He striped off the old finish, sanded it down a hair and is refinishing it in dark green satin. I chose dark green because I love the color and thought it would look good with the ebony fretboard. Most SGs are either cherry, black, or white. This should turn out to be a very unique looking instrument.
Photos taken by Rick.
Rick, besides being a luthier, is also a bass player and played with Commander Cody for many years. If you live in the Hudson Valley region and love guitars, a trip to his workshop is well worth the trip.
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Rick is visible at 2:24
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Don't miss the before pictures in the top right corner.
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Le rêve-et-là-teur
Notre pensée cherche des révélations. Elle rêve de bas en haut et non de haut en bas. L’homme ne saurait prétendre de voir et de rêver le monde vu du ciel. Si observer le monde d’en haut constitue en soi le privilège de quelques-uns, par le biais de machines volantes ou de résurrections célestes, je préfère alors le regard naïf et spontané de l’ingénu, nu de toute suffisance d’images et de figures imposées par l’arbitraire de quelques censeurs. À la convocation d’images maintes fois rééditées, je préfère la production d’images en contre-plongée, issue de la liberté et du désir de voir et d’interpréter. « N’est-ce pas plutôt un encombrement pour la pensée qui, ainsi toute peuplée de figures d’emprunt, ne dispose plus d’aucun champ où tracer elle-même des figures ? » 1.
Ici, devant cette photographie, vue et capturée d’en bas, je vois à travers des yeux affranchis, les contours, les flous et les perspectives d’un instant. Cavité de notre pensée, la tête s’incline spontanément en direction de la voûte atmosphérique, couvercle de ce paysage ramifié de reflets et de béton. Un monde vu d’en bas qui révèle ici un ciel autant impénétrable que profond, autant support de formes qui nous font sens que support de d’ouvertures et de projections. L’extrême simplicité et même primitivisme de ce regard photographique nous donne à voir l’expression d’une posture tendue vers la toiture de ses rêves, la tentative d’une offrande sans destinataire, pleine d’aspirations et d’inspirations. Dans sa poésie Jean Cocteau écrivait :
Le ciel a ses étoiles,
La terre ses bordels.
Cri du Christ déchirez le voile.
Jésus couronné de cris d’hirondelles,
Apparaissez tonnez dans votre magnésium ;
Incendiez la presse et prenez loin de l’homme
Ma photographie éternelle.
Utopies, rêves et échappées, provoquent la part de l’invisible et de sublime du visage de notre commun. Une illusion me diront quelques uns. Mais si l’illusion n’est que duperie de la réalité de notre monde bien pensant, je lui donnerais mille fois raison, car elle est nécessitée pour continuer produire des images vues de la terre, les seules qui expriment les mirages, l’espérance de voir plus loin. Modeste et candide, en quête de nouveaux sens, notre regard tourné vers le ciel est rêve-et-là-teur.
galilée ©
1. Jean Dubuffet, Asphyxiante culture, Paris, Editions de minuit, 1986, p.57
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Erie Pride Parade & Rally a Great Time!
by Michael Mahler
On Saturday, August 27, about 230 people participated in the Erie Pride Parade & Rally. This year’s Pride events were organized by the Pride Planning committee, which is an informal coalition of groups and individuals.
Parade
About 100 people marched in the parade from the Zone Dance Club to Perry Square. John Daly King was the Grand Marshal for the parade, in a convertible driven by Caitlyn. Also in the parade were beloved local gay icons Jesse and Ricardo, who rode their tandem bike.
Parade units included
Lake Erie Belly Dance
Doctor Who contingent
PFLAG Erie/Crawford County
Erie Gay News
Lake Erie Derby Dames
LBT Women
Latonia Theatre
PFLAG Butler
Erie Sisters
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie
Community United Church
OUT (Pittsburgh newspaper)
There were also many people marching as individuals, as well as a float carrying current and former Miss Eries.
Rally
The rally in Perry Square begins at 2 PM and will include speakers and performers. Please check in at the registration table when you arrive in Perry Square. The rally will include a variety of vendors and information booths.
Speakers and performers included:
Greg Rabb, Openly gay Jamestown City Council President and Councilman at Large
Misty Kall, Miss Erie 2011
Rich McCarty of Equality PA, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality and Community United Church
Chris Wolfe, Erie Idol finalist 2011
Tammie Johnson, 2 term President of ACLU-NWPA
Brian T, singer, also with Pittsburgh Out TV
Jason Landau Goodman, founding Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition. The first and only youth-led statewide LGBTQ organization in the nation
Michelle Michaels, Former Miss Erie and Coordinator for FACE Show at Zone
Fiona Hensley, Chair of the Student Network Across Pennsylvania, SNAP, Regional Chair of the Erie-West region for SNAP and President of Queers and Allies at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA.
Diva D’Vyne
Games
The Dunk a Drag Queen game was very popular! We look forward to making this an annual tradition
Donors
Many businesses and organizations gave generously to help support Pride this year. These included
AdultMart
Allegheny College Bookstore
BeautiControl
Blue Heron Inn
Body Language
Chicory Hill Herbs
Coca-Cola/Erie
Country Fair
Craze Night Club
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Douglas Kolcun
Drenched Fur
Earthshine Company
Eerie Horror Film Festival
emma's revolution
Erie Book Store
Erie County Democratic Party
Erie County Department of Health
Erie Playhouse
Erie Seawolves
Erie Sisters
Erie Spine and Wellness
Family United Counseling
Gaudenzia / SHOUT Outreach
Giant Eagle - Buffalo Road
Glass Growers
Good Health Rejuvenation
Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Inc.
Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
Hollywood Stories
Horomanski's DJ'ing Services
JR's Last Laugh
Kensington Books
La bella
Larese Floral Design
LBT Women
Lion's Den Adult Super Store
MLR Books
Pennsylvania Coaltion to End Homelessness
Pie in the Sky Cafe
Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse
Sam's Club
Shakira Nakelle's Mementos, Gifts & More
Silk Screen Unlimited
Smith's Hot Dogs
State Farm Insurance Agent Natalie Braddock
Tanglez Hair and Nail Studio
The Ringbearer
Tops Friendly Markets - W 38th St
Wegman's- Peach St
Wendy's of Erie
Zone Dance Club
Committee Members & Volunteers
Many people from the committee worked hard to make the day enjoyable for everyone! Committee members included
Season
Chris
Preston
Mark H
Erin Moll
Amy
Sue McCabe
Alex
Jeff H
John Daly King
Kerry
In addition to the committee members, volunteers included:
Kevin Schultz
Dok
Johauna
Wanda
Bob H
Eric Rogers
Maria S.
Deb Spilko
Brian
Info Tables & Vendors
Info tables included:
Adagio Health
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), NWPA Chapter
Community United Church
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Equality Pennsylvania
Erie County Democratic Party
Erie County Human Relations Commission
Erie Gay News
Erie Sisters
Lake Erie Derby Dames
LBT Women
Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition
PFLAG Erie/Crawford County
SafeNet Center
United Way of Erie County
Voices for Independence
Vendors included
BeautiControl
Book Merchant
Christopher's Novelty Gifts
Shakira Nakelle's Mementos, Gifts & More
Collecting Food
We collected 23 pounds of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA.
Las mecánicas de la representación teatral y los desafíos que encaran actores y directores son los temas que toca "Estado de ira", la obra de Ciro Zorzoli que se presentará desde el 20 de agosto en el teatro Sarmiento.
La trama del espectáculo transcurre en una supuesta dependencia pública en las afueras de la ciudad, donde un grupo de empleados se dedican a instruir a actores y actrices de reemplazo para las obras que están en cartel en los teatros del centro.
En la noche que transcurre la pieza deberán preparar a una actriz para que cubra el rol de Hedda Gabler, de la obra homónima de Henrik Ibsen, de acuerdo a las normas vigentes.
Paola Barrientos, Diego Velázquez, María Inés Sancerni, Carlos Defeo, Diego Rosental, Vanesa Maja, Gabriel Urbani, Dalila Romero, Cecilia Meijide, Marina Fantini y Pablo Castronovo integrarán el elenco de la obra, que tendrá iluminación de Eli Sirlin y escenografia y vestuario de Oria Puppo.
"Estado de ira" se presentará de jueves a domigos a las 21 en la sala de Avenida Sarmiento 2715.
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“Y estos derechos... a respetarlos, ¿eh? ¡No vaya a pasar como con los diez mandamientos!” (Mafalda)
You’ve most likely seen a web developer such as this where it states “mobile-optimized” or “mobile-version” frequently having a link at the end that reads “view desktop version” or if you notice it offers m within the URL m.facebook.com.
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Helloooooo =)
tenía demasiado botadito mi flickr ... no es la foto mas bonita , pero la primera que encontre ya que estoy muuy apurada , debo bañarme aun & secarme el pelito ... para mañana el colegio otra vez :( .. la pase muy bien el viernes ayudando ♥ a la gente que lo necesita! es lo mejorr , si alguien quiere unirse porfavor avisenme por facebook ! es muy lindo =)
mil besitos =)
This is Rita, a statue I found about 8 years ago.
I was in a store and saw her face and loved it! I picked her up and was surprised how heavy she was. She is made of sand, and on the bottom there was a tag that said "Rita", which made me love it more..that was my Mom's name.
I researched the name, but came up with nothing. I thought it might be an Indian goddess, but flower looks Polynesian?
She is the color of sand on a beach...but (of course) I shot her in B&W.
Taken in my window in Brooklyn...
Happy Halloween all....
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"La solitude est une condition nécessaire de la liberté" 2005.
Exposition "Portrait au Palazzo Madama" de Turin, une série de portraits, de portraits vidéo que l'on sent palpiter sous notre regard, portraits disséminés au milieu des tableaux et des oeuvres permanentes du musée. Une découverte amusante et parfois impressionnante comme la succession de plusieurs expressions dont j'ai fait un collage... plus ou moins réussi... Trois expressions de Gao Xingjian, prix Nobel de la littérature en 2000 pour son oeuvre fascinante, oeuvre d'un peintre, d'un poète et d'un philosophe. En particulier "La Montagne de l'âme", roman complet de la "sinitude" retrouvée, tour à tour autobiographique, récit picaresque ou burlesque, introspection, reflet critique de la réalité, poème lyrique..., la Montagne de l'âme est le grand roman asiatique de la fin du XXème siècle.
J'ai eu l'occasion de le rencontrer lors du festival de littérature (Letteraltura) qui a lieu tous les ans, fin juin, à Verbania. J'ai surtout pu échanger avec lui une conversation, et conserver ainsi la beauté et la force intérieures de cet homme que j'ai trouvé Grandissime malgré sa petite taille... Un moment inoubliable.
(L'auteur de ces portraits vidéo est Robert Wilson, qui a défini ses portraits comme des "fenêtres ouvertes sur un autre monde", résultat d'une perfection technologique, mélange de lumières et de couleurs, de respirations que l'on perçoit, tout comme des battements de cils ou de paupières qui s'entrouvrent, etc).
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"They just stay the same way
This weather's like a sailor, love is not a flavor
And flight is just a concept that we live inside
And if you can't agree with me and Mr.twain
In matters of opinion lovers are insane
Gets her karma with a catch
Forget superstition by wearing it backwards
Lives under ladders and sleeps with black cats
Some people never change, they just stay the same way."
"Change" by Young Veins (The new band formed by Ryan Ross)
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Took this today after school. YES YES YES. Click here please!
Hilo de la Fotohistoria en Pullip .es: TITLE: LENN'S ARRIVAL /
TÍTULO: LA LLEGADA DE LENN
(Read in order, this is: SHOT/FOTO 09 of 26) PAG: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26.
FOTOHISTORY: In English / En Español
Cíen: One of this days I will kick your brain “by mistake”... you know
Lenn: XD
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Cíen: Cualquier día se me va a escapar una patada en la cara…
Lenn: XD
LINKS:
- Las FOTOHISTORIAS de Sheryl en el Foro de Pullips: Pullip .es
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Erie Pride Parade & Rally a Great Time!
by Michael Mahler
On Saturday, August 27, about 230 people participated in the Erie Pride Parade & Rally. This year’s Pride events were organized by the Pride Planning committee, which is an informal coalition of groups and individuals.
Parade
About 100 people marched in the parade from the Zone Dance Club to Perry Square. John Daly King was the Grand Marshal for the parade, in a convertible driven by Caitlyn. Also in the parade were beloved local gay icons Jesse and Ricardo, who rode their tandem bike.
Parade units included
Lake Erie Belly Dance
Doctor Who contingent
PFLAG Erie/Crawford County
Erie Gay News
Lake Erie Derby Dames
LBT Women
Latonia Theatre
PFLAG Butler
Erie Sisters
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie
Community United Church
OUT (Pittsburgh newspaper)
There were also many people marching as individuals, as well as a float carrying current and former Miss Eries.
Rally
The rally in Perry Square begins at 2 PM and will include speakers and performers. Please check in at the registration table when you arrive in Perry Square. The rally will include a variety of vendors and information booths.
Speakers and performers included:
Greg Rabb, Openly gay Jamestown City Council President and Councilman at Large
Misty Kall, Miss Erie 2011
Rich McCarty of Equality PA, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality and Community United Church
Chris Wolfe, Erie Idol finalist 2011
Tammie Johnson, 2 term President of ACLU-NWPA
Brian T, singer, also with Pittsburgh Out TV
Jason Landau Goodman, founding Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition. The first and only youth-led statewide LGBTQ organization in the nation
Michelle Michaels, Former Miss Erie and Coordinator for FACE Show at Zone
Fiona Hensley, Chair of the Student Network Across Pennsylvania, SNAP, Regional Chair of the Erie-West region for SNAP and President of Queers and Allies at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA.
Diva D’Vyne
Games
The Dunk a Drag Queen game was very popular! We look forward to making this an annual tradition
Donors
Many businesses and organizations gave generously to help support Pride this year. These included
AdultMart
Allegheny College Bookstore
BeautiControl
Blue Heron Inn
Body Language
Chicory Hill Herbs
Coca-Cola/Erie
Country Fair
Craze Night Club
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Douglas Kolcun
Drenched Fur
Earthshine Company
Eerie Horror Film Festival
emma's revolution
Erie Book Store
Erie County Democratic Party
Erie County Department of Health
Erie Playhouse
Erie Seawolves
Erie Sisters
Erie Spine and Wellness
Family United Counseling
Gaudenzia / SHOUT Outreach
Giant Eagle - Buffalo Road
Glass Growers
Good Health Rejuvenation
Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Inc.
Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
Hollywood Stories
Horomanski's DJ'ing Services
JR's Last Laugh
Kensington Books
La bella
Larese Floral Design
LBT Women
Lion's Den Adult Super Store
MLR Books
Pennsylvania Coaltion to End Homelessness
Pie in the Sky Cafe
Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse
Sam's Club
Shakira Nakelle's Mementos, Gifts & More
Silk Screen Unlimited
Smith's Hot Dogs
State Farm Insurance Agent Natalie Braddock
Tanglez Hair and Nail Studio
The Ringbearer
Tops Friendly Markets - W 38th St
Wegman's- Peach St
Wendy's of Erie
Zone Dance Club
Committee Members & Volunteers
Many people from the committee worked hard to make the day enjoyable for everyone! Committee members included
Season
Chris
Preston
Mark H
Erin Moll
Amy
Sue McCabe
Alex
Jeff H
John Daly King
Kerry
In addition to the committee members, volunteers included:
Kevin Schultz
Dok
Johauna
Wanda
Bob H
Eric Rogers
Maria S.
Deb Spilko
Brian
Info Tables & Vendors
Info tables included:
Adagio Health
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), NWPA Chapter
Community United Church
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Equality Pennsylvania
Erie County Democratic Party
Erie County Human Relations Commission
Erie Gay News
Erie Sisters
Lake Erie Derby Dames
LBT Women
Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition
PFLAG Erie/Crawford County
SafeNet Center
United Way of Erie County
Voices for Independence
Vendors included
BeautiControl
Book Merchant
Christopher's Novelty Gifts
Shakira Nakelle's Mementos, Gifts & More
Collecting Food
We collected 23 pounds of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA.
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Hilo de la Fotohistoria en Pullip .es: AFTER THE CONCERT (5 of 9): Shin askes for Yas /
DESPUÉS DEL CONCIERTO (5 de 9): Shin pregunta por Yas
(Read in order, this is: SHOT/FOTO 69 of 184) PAG: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184.
FOTOSTORY: In English / En Español
Shin: Oookaaaay... I see you didn't... ¬¬
/
Shin: Valeeeeeee.... ya veo que no lo has visto... ¬¬
LINKS:
- Las FOTOHISTORIAS de Sheryl en el Foro de Pullips: Pullip .es
www.catedraldevalencia.es/en/index.php
Source : Valencia Cathedral
The portico is sculpted in polished alabaster, following the designs of Yáñez de la Almedina (like in the door frames of the high altarpiece and in the organ furniture). It is one of the first and best examples of the Roman or Spanish renaissance style (around 1500)
The lower arches are noteworthy, as well as the composition of pilasters and arches, leant on the columns and entablature, bas-reliefs with vertical motifs and a rich variety of eagles, roses and plants.
The high-relief of alabaster depicting the Resurrection of the Lord is made by Gregorio de Biguerny. It was placed in that place in early 16th century. It still keeps remains of the polychrome and of the gilding that decorated the original appearance.
Retro choir
Reconstructed in the 18th century though it keeps elements from the original one. It is a monument to the Holy Eucharist.
Relic of St.Vincent the Martyr
St. Vincent, deacon of Saragossa, was tortured
in Valencia during the persecution of Diocletian in 304. His worship spread across the Church rapidly and was considered one of the main representative saints of Spain.
Towards 1104, the Bishop of Valencia of the time went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and carried with him the left arm mummified of St. Vincent. As this ecclesiastic died suddenly in Bari (Italy), the relic was left there and was being passed on up to being in possession of Mr. Pietro Zampieri from Vigonovo (Venice). In 1970 he gave it to the Cathedral together with the bronze reliquary made in a Venecian style.
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A Must View Large On Black for Details
That is what he is known as, so at this point i think you should open up another window in your internet browser and google him or check out the website www.thejesusguy.com . The site was made by a movie director whom actually has made a documentary film on James.
James which he goes by is his middle name and he does not say he is Jesus but at first glance he sure does look like him, wearing only a robe and walking the country barefoot, James has traveled to 47 states and several different countries. With only a bible and his toothbrush. He doesnt use money and wont accept it, he lives off of what he is given.
So today i was killing a hour before i had to pick my father up from a meeting and i saw a man who looked like Jesus walking down a major road bare foot, so having my camera on me i instantly turned around and snapped some shots of him while he was walking. I then decided to get out of the car and talk to him, i talked to him for almost a hour and even walked about a mile with him as he was heading to Tampa.
He never once pressed Religion on me, he asked about my beliefs but never went further than that, i then brought it up later on. He was the most warm hearted man i have ever met in my life and if anyone ever see him, i really think you should take the time to talk to him.
I am not a very religious person and its a rather hot topic with me, but after speaking with him i feel my spiritual beliefs have become more open.
Thank you James and i hope to see you again in the future, my prayers are with you on your Journey.
Bares, A Coruña (Spain).
ENGLISH
Solanum dulcamara, also known as bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, bitter nightshade, blue bindweed, climbing nightshade, fellenwort, felonwood, poisonberry, poisonflower, scarlet berry, snakeberry, trailing bittersweet, trailing nightshade, violet bloom, or woody nightshade, is a species of vine in the potato genus Solanum, family Solanaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and widely naturalised elsewhere, including North America, where it is an invasive problem weed. It occurs in a very wide range of habitats, from woodlands to scrubland, hedges and marshes. It is an invasive species in the Great Lakes region and was first spotted in 1843.
Bittersweet is a semi-woody herbaceous perennial vine, which scrambles over other plants, capable of reaching a height of 4 m where suitable support is available, but more often 1-2 m high. The leaves are 4-12 cm long, roughly arrowhead-shaped, and often lobed at the base. The flowers are in loose clusters of 3-20, (1-1.5 cm) across, star-shaped, with five purple petals and yellow stamens and style pointing forward. The fruit is an ovoid red berry about 1 cm long, soft and juicy, poisonous to humans and livestock but edible for birds, which disperse the seeds widely. As with most Solanum species, the foliage is also poisonous to humans.
Bittersweet is used in naturopathy and herbalism. Its main usage is for conditions that have an impact on the skin, mucous membrane and the membrane (synovial membrane) around the joints. Bittersweet is considered by some to be a herbal remedy for treating herpes and allergies.
Although fatal human poisonings are rare, several cases have been documented. The poison is believed to be solanine.
Other common names for Solanum dulcamara include trailing nightshade, bittersweet, trailing bittersweet, climbing nightshade, blue bindweed, bitter nightshade, fellenwort, dogwood, woody nightshade, poisonflower, poisonberry, snakeberry, and scarlet berry.
More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_dulcamara
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CASTELLANO
Dulcamara es una planta trepadora del género Solanum. Es nativa de Europa y Asia, extendiéndose por todo el mundo, en Norteamérica esta considerada un problema por ser una hierba invasora. Se desarrolla en todo tipo de terrenos.
La dulcamara es una planta herbácea perenne capaz de alcanzar los 4 metros de altura, aunque la mayoría no llega a los 2 m. Las hojas son de 4-12 cm de largo en punta de flecha y lobuladas. Las flores están en racimos de 3 a 20 y están formadas por cinco pétalos púrpura y estambres amarillos. La fruta es una baya roja ovoide, venenosa para los humanos y el ganado pero comestible para los pájaros que dispersan sus semillas. El follaje es también venenoso para los seres humanos.
La Dulcamara se utiliza como planta medicinal para afecciones de la piel y alergias del Herpes.
El botánico francés Gastón Bonnier, quién conoció la planta en Manaos-Brasil y en el alto Amazonas, al llegar a Paris, cura a muchas personas que padecían un número de enfermedades. Los misioneros salesianos le dieron el nombre de dulcamara ya que en latín significa “agridulce”, también se la conoce como hoja de la vida.
El tallo o la raíz es la utilizada para las infusiones, las hojas se las digiere puras, no se las puede poner en agua caliente porque le quita todo el valor curativo.
En tintura madre, el extracto total de dulcamara es empleado en fitomedicina para el tratamiento de las alergias; sola o asociada a otras plantas. Debe cuidarse la dosis para no acarrear toxicidad.
Más info: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_dulcamara
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Trying to chose between the black & white and the color on this one nearly killed me (see first comment for the color image). You really can't imagine how much time I spent flipping back and forth and agonizing and changing my mind. At last I made the decision to post the black & white because I noticed I had a pattern going with my last few shots: color, b/w, color, b/w, color ... well, it was b/w's turn I guess.
I really do love both versions, and both types of presentation in general. For my recent work, the b/w I feel can present a stronger overall composition and image - without the "distraction" of color. However, the color often seems more beautiful, and more reminiscent of the scene itself.
When I was a painter (and still, as a designer) I am very colorful and think of my strength in the use of color to be among my greatest talents as an artist. So, it's not so easy for me to leave the beauty of color behind. But, the strength and impact of b/w, well ... ahhhh! I just go back and forth a million times.
I know that whichever I choose there will be many who will prefer the other (but also many who will be quite happy with the choice). I value critique and the opinions of others, but ultimately it is my own opinion that I need to find each time. Usually I can find it. With this photo, I could not.
How you see yourself will determine what kind of life you live. If you’re going to be successful in life and in your Christian walk, you have to have a vision of victory and see yourself the way God sees you: as the head and not the tail, above and not beneath, a victor and not a victim. You will move toward the image that’s in your mind and eventually produce what you keep in front of you.
- Joel Osteen
Huling Photowalk Ng Taon (Dec 26, 2009)
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Quiapo Church, officially known as Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, is a Roman Catholic church located in the District of Quiapo, Manila, in the Philippines. The church is one of the most popular churches in the country. It is home to the Black Nazarene, a much venerated statue of Jesus Christ which many people believe has miraculous attributes. The church was painted cream after the original Mexican Baroque edifice was burned down in 1928. Also known as St. John the Baptist Parish, the church at present belongs to the Archdiocese of Manila. The current rector is Rev. Msgr. Jose Clemente Ignacio, who succeeded Msgr. Josefino Ramirez (the Vicar General of the archdiocese) upon the latter's appointment as rector of the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Maysilo, Mandaluyong City.
The Quiapo Church holds a weekly novena every Friday and a procession every year on January 9 devoted to the Black Nazarene. Both are attended by thousands of devotees. Many sick people come to see the Black Nazarene, hoping that getting a chance to pray in front of its miraculous image would heal their sicknesses.
Excerpts from www.nhi.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=vie...
Article by: Dr. Augusto V. de Viana
In facing his critics, RM harbored no ill feelings toward them. One of his most bitter
critics was Congressman Mario Bengzon who had the habit of hitting the President
on the floor of Congress. When Magsaysay met Benzon face to face during a
social function, the President embraced him and told him that he is doing a great
job in Congress. RM.s gesture so disarmed the Congressman that he never spoke
against the President again.
As the highest official of the land, Magsaysay was dedicated to the reform
of the government and its machinery. Otherwise he feared that the people would be
driven to the arms of the communists who were promising heaven on earth. Even
when he was Secretary of Defense he dismissed outright military personnel who
were remiss in their duties. In one of his midnight inspection trips he personally
surprised a sleepy sergeant guarding an ammunition dump in Central Luzon and
outrightly dismissed the commanding of!cer. As President he !red people whom
he perceived as corrupt. He never hesitated to punish the guilty public of!cial,
no matter if he was a relative or a friend. He was also tough on his relatives and
supporters did not want the people to think that their closeness to him would give
them favors.
Magsaysay canceled a contract entered into by his uncle, Ambrosio
Magsaysay, to supply coal to the Cebu Portland Co. although his predecessor had
approved the documents. RM withdrew approval of a trip to Europe by his brotherin-
law, Aurelio Bengzon, and instructed his cabinet secretaries not to permit any
of his relatives to go abroad on of!cial missions. RM dismissed his Executive
Secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro, for approving the hiring of a nephew-in-law, Feliciano
de la Gala, in Washington, D.C. as a casual employee, even Mrs. Magsaysay
requested for it. He also dismissed Gregorio Lecaros of the Central Bank for
soliciting donations to the Christmas festival held annually at Malacañang.
Magsaysay forbade his younger brother Gene to run as a political candidate
and barred the entry of 2,000 Chinese immigrants because three senators lobbied
for it. He withdrew approval by Col. Osmundo Mondoñedo for the exchange of
!rst-class Philippine rice for an imported foreign brand. He told his friend Joseph
Arcache that he could not approve the re"oating of a Japanese submarine for
scrap iron because the businessman had offered half of his pro!ts in the deal.
On March 15, two days before his tragic death one of RM.s cousins,
newsman Vicente del Fierro, came to the President.s bedroom and asked him
to donate a band for the district !esta of Project 4 (Quezon City). The President
asked if it was necessary to donate a band. His cousin replied that Sen. Claro M.
Recto who was eyeing the presidency that year had already donated one. The
President laughed saying .Never mind. If the election was to be decided by a
band, let Recto win.. Del Fierro left the bedroom without getting anything.
When RM.s family left Malacañang a week after his death, all that was
left of his paycheck was P650. When asked why so little was left of RM.s pay,
Mrs. Magsaysay explained that this was the average (sometimes P1,000) that she
received from the President.s monthly salary because all their family expenses
were deducted from it from the very !rst day he assumed the presidency.
In fact she said, .he even instructed the Palace kitchen to deduct from his
salary the cost of food consumed when our children brought their classmates in
for lunch or merienda.
The Magsaysay administration was so spotlessly transparent that the
gaffes attributed to him and circulated apparently to "aunt his ill mastery of English
must have been launched by the spurned lobbyists who saw no other way to get
back at him than to poke fun at his shortcoming.
Mozia Museo e Necropoli www.guidavacanzesicilia.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tZzzaa-P8s
In esposizione presso il Museo Whitaker a Mozia (Marsala – TP)
Ritrovato nell’isola di Mozia, nel 1979, sotto un cumulo di detriti.
Marmo bianco a grana grossa cristallina di presumibile origine anatolica con tracce di policromia.
Il corpo è privo dei piedi e delle braccia, ma conserva parte della mano sinistra. Presenta abrasioni e scheggiature dovute al trascinamento dal luogo dell’originaria collocazione ed al contatto con il materiale detritico che lo ricopriva.
Si tratta di un personaggio maschile , di altezza complessiva stimata di m. 1,94, vestito di una lunga tunica pieghettata trattenuta al petto da una larga fascia con fori centrali per l’applicazione di elementi decorativi. La calotta cranica, parzialmente lavorata presenta dei fori per il fissaggio di un copricapo di altro materiale
La resa dei muscoli della spalla suggerisce la posizione delle braccia mancanti: il destro proteso in avanti, il sinistro piegato del quale si conserva la mano sul fianco.
La gamba destra flessa in avanti, la sinistra diritta sostiene il peso del corpo.
Datazione tra il secondo e il quarto secolo a.c.
Probabile committenza punica e bottega siciliota.
Hilo de la Fotohistoria en Pullip .es: INVISIBLE FRIEND 2011 (1 of 1): Nublanca's presents /
AMIGO INVISIBLE 2011 (1 de 1): Los regalos de Nublanca
(Read in order, this is: SHOT/FOTO 05 of 26) PAG: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26.
FOTOSTORY: In English / En Español
- Inside the envelope there was a letter with several photos.
Lenn: (Hey what a girl!! She's hot XD Is this my present??? *¬*)
Rach: Look! It says “Dal”
Mia: Then this is for us! I ask first!
Nice: Girls don't fight until you know what it is. Maybe it isn't worthy to fight for it. You first fix the best prey and then you fight for it. It comes in the manual Learn how to be a compulsive buyer :)
/
- Dentro del sobre había una carta con varias fotos.
Lenn: (Menuda tía!! Está jamona XD Es este mi regalo??? *¬*)
Rach: Mira! Ahí pone “Dal”
Mia: Entonces es para nosotras! Me lo pido!
Nice: No os peleéis hasta ver lo que es niñas. A lo mejor no merece la pena pelearse por ello. Primero se fija la mejor presa y luego se lucha por ella. Viene en el manual de Aprende a ser compradora compulsiva :)
LINKS:
- Las FOTOHISTORIAS de Sheryl en el Foro de Pullips: Pullip .es
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BELIO:32: Neo-Psychedelia. Libro.
Tamaño 220 x 220 mm.
216 paginas a todo color.
Cubierta plastificado mate.
Textos en castellano e ingles.
Contenido: Diseño gráfico, ilustración, fotografía, arte urbano, arte contemporáneo.
ISBN: 978-84-614-3652-1
En este libro de Belio podréis encontrar artistas cuya obra nos parece un paso contemporáneo hacia una nueva concepción de la psicodelia, un reflejo de la naturaleza fractal y matemática, la alteración de la percepción humana y la exploración del espacio infinito contenido en nuestra mente. En definitiva, una oda a la belleza de una realidad aún inexplicable. Artículos de artistas como Daniel Zeller, Robert Hardgrave, Philip Metten, Dhear, Oliver Hibert, Jimmy Joe Roche, Transphormetic, Yoshi Sodeoka y Damon Soule. En la sección INKjection tenéis dossiers de los artistas Android, Arn Vleespapier, Base23 y Tabasco Raremaster.
Listado de artistas publicados en la sección EXP: Adam White, Agnosix, Arnaud Loumeau, blindSALIDA, Boogieman Media, C86, Crispy/Crystal, Eika, Enrico Fioraso, Ezequiel de San Pablo, Feli, Felipe Solano, George 'Geo' Atherton, Jimena Ramírez, Lateralideas, Luis Alfonso Villalobos, Mankey y Flextatowa, Nick Nenov, Pinkyvision, Sorin Bericha, Tim Green, Uranus Design Lab. + Lechatrose y Vritis.
Listado de artistas publicados en la sección FLOG: Bettina Harvey, Daniel Martin, Javier IA, Noem9 Studio, Pery Burge, Priya Saihgal, Salt, Tomas Rak.
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BELIO:32: Neo-Psychedelia. Libro.
Size 220 x 220 mm.
216 pages printed in full color.
Glossy coated double cover.
English and Spanish texts.
Content: Graphic design, illustration, photography, street art, contemporary art.
ISBN: 978-84-614-3652-1
In this Belio book you can find artists whose work we consider a contemporary step towards a new conception of psychedelia. A reflection of the fractal and mathematic nature, the alteration of the human perception and the exploration of the infinite spacial content in our mind. In short, an ode to the beauty of a still inexplicable reality. Articles about artists like Daniel Zeller, Robert Hardgrave, Philip Metten, Dhear, Oliver Hibert, Jimmy Joe Roche, Transphormetic, Yoshi Sodeoka and Damon Soule. At INKjection section you have dossiers of the artists Android, Arn Vleespapier, Base23 and Tabasco Raremaster.
List of artists published on EXP section: Adam White, Agnosix, Arnaud Loumeau, blindSALIDA, Boogieman Media, C86, Crispy/Crystal, Eika, Enrico Fioraso, Ezequiel de San Pablo, Feli, Felipe Solano, George 'Geo' Atherton, Jimena Ramírez, Lateralideas, Luis Alfonso Villalobos, Mankey y Flextatowa, Nick Nenov, Pinkyvision, Sorin Bericha, Tim Green, Uranus Design Lab. + Lechatrose and Vritis.
List of artists published on FLOG section: Bettina Harvey, Daniel Martin, Javier IA, Noem9 Studio, Pery Burge, Priya Saihgal, Salt, Tomas Rak.
Hilo de la Fotohistoria en Pullip .es: AFTER THE CONCERT (4 of 9): Lenn meets Nana /
DESPUÉS DEL CONCIERTO (4 de 9): Lenn conoce a Nana
(Read in order, this is: SHOT/FOTO 41 of 184) PAG: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184.
FOTOSTORY: In English / En Español
Lenn: Hey what's up with this people!! You see... everybody here lied down on you own while I work like a nigger...
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Lenn: Que passa con esta peña!! Aquí todos tiraos a vuestra bola mientras yo curro como un negro...
LINKS:
- Las FOTOHISTORIAS de Sheryl en el Foro de Pullips: Pullip .es
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My good buddy JaseNZ was in town, so we had to go shoot some landscapes. Stormy Sydney weather was not going to stop us! We headed out to one of my favourite stomping grounds, La Perouse, despite the ominous storm clouds... and boy, was it worth it!
It seemed to be raining everywhere else, but the heavens blessed us with amazing clouds and light, while delaying the inevitable rain until after we got some nice captures :)
La Perouse, Sydney, Australia.
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Genuss und Geselligkeit treffen sich an Bord
des Fahrgastmotorschiff „DEUTSCHLAND“. Unter-
nehmen, Vereine oder Privatpersonen können ihre
persönliche Charterfahrt planen und sich an Bord ver-
wöhnen lassen. Bis zu 50 Passagiere können auf den
Fahrten die Geeste aus einer ganz neuen Perspektive
kennenlernen und die Reize der Uferlandschaft genießen.
Schwerpunkt sind die Fahrten von Bremerhaven nach
Bederkesa, oder Flußfahrten von Bederkesa nach
Bremerhaven mit kleinen Zwischenstopps unter anderem
am Anleger Kührstedt und der Lintiger Stauschleuse. Die „DEUTSCHLAND“ bietet eine Auswahl an
verschiedenen Rahmenprogrammen während der
kleinen Zwischenstopps oder in Bederkesa.
Zusätzlich haben die Gäste die Möglichkeit, unter einem
großen kulinarischen Angebot während der Charter-
fahrten zu wählen.
Weiterhin besteht die Möglichkeit, mit der
„DEUTSCHLAND“ eine Hafenrundfahrt im Bremer-
havener Fischereihafen mit Schleusung in der
Doppelschleuse zu erleben. Die Geestefahrt dauert
ca. 3,5-4 Std. und die Hafenrundfahrt ca. 2 Std. An- und
Ablegestelle ist in Bremerhaven der Ponton am
Morgenstern-Museum und in Bederkesa der Anleger
am Kanal. Shuttle-Service wird angeboten.
Fahrtzeit: Mai bis Oktober und ausserhalb der
Saison nach Wunsch des Kunden.
Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray Coupé "Split Window" (1963).
Coche de plástico - Juguetes y Baratijas de kiosco.
Escala 1/43 aprox.
Hecho en España / Made in Spain.
Años 70.
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Chevrolet Corvette
"El Chevrolet Corvette es un automóvil deportivo fabricado por la marca estadounidense Chevrolet desde el año 1953.
Es fabricado en Bowling Green, Kentucky, donde también se encuentra el Museo Nacional de Corvette.
Anteriormente era fabricado en Flint, Míchigan y San Luis, Misuri.
Fue el primer deportivo construido por Chevrolet.
Existen siete generaciones de este deportivo estadounidense: C1 (1953-1962), C2 (1963-1967), C3 (1968-1982), C4 (1983-1996), C5 (1996-2004), C6 (2003-2013) y C7 (2013-presente).
Se fabrican diversas versiones con diferentes funciones dentro de cada generación. A lo largo de los años, las versiones del coche han ganado premios de revistas como Motor Trend y Car and Driver, y de organizaciones como la Sociedad de Ingenieros Automotrices, y se ha utilizado a lo largo de los años como coche de seguridad en las 500 millas de Indianápolis desde 1978.
El Corvette de primera generación fue diseñado por Harley Earl y presentado sin mucha acogida el 17 de enero de 1953, motivo por el cual casi no salió a producción.
Si bien se vende bajo la marca Chevrolet en los Estados Unidos y otros lugares en el mundo, también se vende bajo su propia marca Corvette en Europa y Japón, donde es bastante raro este modelo.
El automóvil se construye en versiones coupé y descapotable; la posibilidad de una versión sedán también ha sido considerada por los ejecutivos de GM."
(...)
C2 Sting Ray (1963-1967)
"La segunda generación del Corvette fue diseñada por Larry Shinoda con gran inspiración de un anterior diseño llamado «Corvette Q», creado por Peter Brock y Chuck Pohlmann bajo la dirección de Bill Mitchell.
Su producción comenzó en 1963 y terminó en 1967.
Introduciendo un nuevo nombre, "Corvette Sting Ray", el año del Corvette 1963 fue el primer año para un cupé con su característica división en la luneta trasera así como una suspensión trasera independiente.
La división de la ventana posterior se suspendió en 1964 debido a problemas de seguridad. Debido a que hicieron el diseño demasiado ocupado, la ventilación también se cortó.
Su velocidad máxima es de 216 km/h."
(...)
Fuente: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette#C2_Sting_Ray_(1963-1967)
More info:
www.motor.es/noticias/especial-historia-chevrolet-corvett...
www.corvetteonline.com/features/history/three-things-you-...
FY-luh -- tribe ... Dave's Botanary
no-dee-FLOR-uh -- flowers from the nodes ... Dave's Botanary
commonly known as: frog fruit, purple lippia, turkey-tangle fogfruit, wild long pepper • Assamese: কুৰকুৰি বন kurkuri bon • Bengali: বুকুনবুটি bukunbuti, কাচড়াঘাস kacharaghas • Dogri: रतोलिया ratoliya • Gujarati: જલપીપર jalapipara, રતવેલીયો rataveliyo • Hindi: भू ओकरा bhu okra, छोटा ओकरा chota okra, जल बूटी jal buti, जल पिप्पली jal pippali, तान taan • Kachchhi: રતવલ ratval, રતોઉખરાર rato-ukharar • Kannada: ಜಲಹಿಪ್ಪಲಿ jala hippali, ಕೆರೆಹಿಪ್ಪಲಿ kere hippali, ನೀರುಹಿಪ್ಪಲಿ neeru hippali, ನೆಲಹಿಪ್ಪಲಿ nela hippali • Konkani: अदली adali • Malayalam: ജലതിപ്പലി jalathippali, കാട്ടുതിപ്പലി kattuthippali, നീർതിപ്പലി neerthippali • Manipuri: ꯆꯤꯡꯂꯦꯡꯕꯤ chinglengbi • Marathi: गौर मुंडी goura mundi, जल पिंपळी jala pimpali, रतवेल ratavel • Nepali: अकमर akamar, जल पिप्ली jal piplee, कोकना kokanaa, कुरकुरे झार kurakure jhaar, मत्स्यगन्धा matsyagandhaa, फुली झार phulee jhaar • Odia: ଜଳପିପ୍ପଳୀ jalapippali, କଚରଙ୍ଗା kacharanga, ଲାଙ୍ଗଳୀଶାକ langalishaka, ଶକୁଳାହନୀ shakulahani, ଶାରଦୀ sharadi • Punjabi: ਗੋਰਖਮੁੰਡੀ gorakhmundi • Rajasthani: जलबूटी jalbuti • Sanskrit: अग्निज्वाला agnijvala, बहुशिखा bahushikha, जलपिप्पली jalapippali, लाङ्गली langali, महाराष्ट्री maharashtri, मत्स्यगन्धा matsyagandha, शकुलादनी shakuladani, शारदी sharadi, वशीर vashira • Tamil: பொடுதலை potutalai, தோயபாணம் toyapanam, வன்னிகா vannika • Telugu: బొక్కెనాకు bokenaku, బొక్కెన bokkena, గజ పిప్పలి కాడ gajapippali-kada, మొసలిపప్పు mosalipappu, నీరు పిప్పలి కాడ neeru pippali kada • Tulu: ನೀರ್ ಪಿಪ್ಪಲಿ neerpippali • Urdu: بکن بوٹی bukkan booti, تان taan
botanical names: Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene ... homotypic synonyms: Blairia nodiflora (L.) Gaertn. • Lippia nodiflora (L.) Michx. • Platonia nodiflora (L.) Raf. • Verbena nodiflora L. • Zappania nodiflora (L.) Lam. ... POWO, retrieved 29 March 2024
beliomagazine.com/app/webroot/index.php/products/view/66
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BELIO:32: Neo-Psychedelia. Libro.
Tamaño 220 x 220 mm.
216 paginas a todo color.
Cubierta plastificado mate.
Textos en castellano e ingles.
Contenido: Diseño gráfico, ilustración, fotografía, arte urbano, arte contemporáneo.
ISBN: 978-84-614-3652-1
En este libro de Belio podréis encontrar artistas cuya obra nos parece un paso contemporáneo hacia una nueva concepción de la psicodelia, un reflejo de la naturaleza fractal y matemática, la alteración de la percepción humana y la exploración del espacio infinito contenido en nuestra mente. En definitiva, una oda a la belleza de una realidad aún inexplicable. Artículos de artistas como Daniel Zeller, Robert Hardgrave, Philip Metten, Dhear, Oliver Hibert, Jimmy Joe Roche, Transphormetic, Yoshi Sodeoka y Damon Soule. En la sección INKjection tenéis dossiers de los artistas Android, Arn Vleespapier, Base23 y Tabasco Raremaster.
Listado de artistas publicados en la sección EXP: Adam White, Agnosix, Arnaud Loumeau, blindSALIDA, Boogieman Media, C86, Crispy/Crystal, Eika, Enrico Fioraso, Ezequiel de San Pablo, Feli, Felipe Solano, George 'Geo' Atherton, Jimena Ramírez, Lateralideas, Luis Alfonso Villalobos, Mankey y Flextatowa, Nick Nenov, Pinkyvision, Sorin Bericha, Tim Green, Uranus Design Lab. + Lechatrose y Vritis.
Listado de artistas publicados en la sección FLOG: Bettina Harvey, Daniel Martin, Javier IA, Noem9 Studio, Pery Burge, Priya Saihgal, Salt, Tomas Rak.
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BELIO:32: Neo-Psychedelia. Libro.
Size 220 x 220 mm.
216 pages printed in full color.
Glossy coated double cover.
English and Spanish texts.
Content: Graphic design, illustration, photography, street art, contemporary art.
ISBN: 978-84-614-3652-1
In this Belio book you can find artists whose work we consider a contemporary step towards a new conception of psychedelia. A reflection of the fractal and mathematic nature, the alteration of the human perception and the exploration of the infinite spacial content in our mind. In short, an ode to the beauty of a still inexplicable reality. Articles about artists like Daniel Zeller, Robert Hardgrave, Philip Metten, Dhear, Oliver Hibert, Jimmy Joe Roche, Transphormetic, Yoshi Sodeoka and Damon Soule. At INKjection section you have dossiers of the artists Android, Arn Vleespapier, Base23 and Tabasco Raremaster.
List of artists published on EXP section: Adam White, Agnosix, Arnaud Loumeau, blindSALIDA, Boogieman Media, C86, Crispy/Crystal, Eika, Enrico Fioraso, Ezequiel de San Pablo, Feli, Felipe Solano, George 'Geo' Atherton, Jimena Ramírez, Lateralideas, Luis Alfonso Villalobos, Mankey y Flextatowa, Nick Nenov, Pinkyvision, Sorin Bericha, Tim Green, Uranus Design Lab. + Lechatrose and Vritis.
List of artists published on FLOG section: Bettina Harvey, Daniel Martin, Javier IA, Noem9 Studio, Pery Burge, Priya Saihgal, Salt, Tomas Rak.
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Yupiii, another trip but this time in a cold city: Amsterdam.
The weather was so cold that I was reluctant to get my D300 out of it's bag.
Impossible to keep the camera in my hand, it was freeeezing.
Bikes are definitely part of the culture in Netherlands. You could see a whole family, dad, mum and the three kids all riding in the morning in a line, that's really funny. Those guys there could ride a bike by minus 5 degrees or even more... crazy !! :)
The black and white tone is almost natural there.
Blogged here:
clog.dailycal.org/2009/10/01/dutch-experts-doubt-san-fran...
Mary Bogdan participating in the current exhibition at the Pace/MacGill Gallery in NYC.
Pace/MacGill Gallery Exhibition
PACE/MACGILL GALLERY
32 EAST 57TH ST NEW YORK NY 10022 / PHONE 212.759.7999 / FAX 212.759.8964 / EMAIL info@pacemacgill.com
SELF-PORTRAITR: AN INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION CURATING THE FLICKR.COM
COMMUNITY
June 30 through August 25, 2006
Pace/MacGill Gallery and the School of Visual Arts’ graduate photography department are pleased to present an interactive exhibition of self-portraits drawn from Flickr.com, the online digital photo-sharing network. Flickr’s user base consists of over one million members who share images and image-related information. Two leading forces in the New York art world—-a major photography gallery and a top art school—-have joined together to observe this online conversation of image making.
The mining and showcasing of this material strives to engage and expand a rapidly growing virtual arts community. The exhibition will be accessible to both viewers and contributors alike via the Pace/MacGill website www.pacemacgill.com. Pace/MacGill’s gallery space will house ten computers on which visitors can peruse the pictures gathered from numerous global photographers as they would online. A few monitors will display slideshows of images specifically collected via the gallery website.
The exhibition will not only rely on the Flickr community for content, but will also depend upon the activity of the site’s users for the organization and editing of what is anticipated to be thousands of images from the age-old genre of self-portraiture. Whether the image is taken by a professional photographer overseas or by an amateur experimenting with a camera phone in New York City, each image posted on Flickr and “tagged” as a self-portrait will automatically be filtered and directed into the exhibition.
The Pace/MacGill Flickr interface, created by SVA’s Jeremy Chien and Stephen Jablonsky and programmed by Kelvin Luck, allows users to vote for favorites, track the most viewed image, and create categories. Sorting options or subcategories (self portrait “with mirror” or at “beach,” for example) within the virtual exhibition will enable further definition and refinement.
The work in the exhibition will perpetually expand with the proliferation of users until the popularity of each category aids in its editing. As more images are collected and more users are interacting with the site to make selections, the work will become more discerning and interesting. One can choose the role they wish to assume: curator, artist, etcetera. With every click of the mouse, viewers become participants; the interactive community defines the exhibition. The hope is that the final result will be a 50 print exhibition of images chosen by the community.
The School of Visual Arts is widely recognized as one of the finest art schools in the country for its innovative and experimental program philosophies, its participation in the cultural life of New York City, and its unparalleled faculty comprised of professional artists. The MFA Photography, Video and Related Media department has been a leader in the implementation of photography in the digital world. The exhibition has been assembled by Pace/MacGill Gallery, Jeremy Chien, and Stephen Jablonsky. Chien and Jablonsky are both alumni and faculty members at the School of Visual Arts’ MFA program in Photography, Video and Related Media. UK web developer Kelvin Luck programmed the exhibition software to search, filter and explore Flickr.com.
Gallery summer hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9:30-5:30, and Friday, 9:30-4:00. The gallery will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Summer hours begin on June 20 and continue through Labor Day.
Thanks, BILLY Q...
On black, if you dare...
I realized I hadn't done anything cool with photoshop in a while, so I figured what better time to get my 'shop on than with the release of Left 4 Dead 2!
Out of all the photoshop projects I've done lately, I think this one was the most fun. It looks like I actually put some effort into it and is probably the coolest looking one so far. I decided on an original color scheme of purplish-blueish, rather than the official green/yellow. Except for the ripped thumb part (taken straight from the actual box art ._. ) everything is my own work. (But even that took a while to make it look right.)
The alternate (a.k.a. The one that's blatant advertising for the game) is in the comments. I was thinking about uploading it instead of the one here, but I had to go with the simplicity of this one. (Not the mention the word "dEAD" looks kinda funky)
P.S. I find it funny that I spent my night working on a Left 4 Dead pic, rather than actually playing it. Hmmmm... Well, that's what tonight is for. :D
I met my dad for bagels this morning. He and my mom have made some rather major decisions without even mentioning them to me.....I hate that. I don't need to be consulted, but it's weird to be out of the loop entirely.
He and I got into an intense discussion, no win really. ....He was asking me to bear the burden of my mother's anxiety. I can't do it. Right now I am hunting for a job, searching for an apartment despite my lack of income, trying to make some very major decisions about where my life is heading and with whom, and grappling with some pretty heavy heartache.
My mother is inventing reasons to be concerned and to lecture me, and then getting hurt when I can't handle it and choose to avoid her. At this point, I don't even consider avoidance immature - it's a lifesaving measure that I need to take on my own behalf.
I can't focus on my own needs, my own, job, apartment, choices and heartaches, if I'm weighed down by her constant worries. I can't carry my mother's burdens on top of my own. I just can't.
I've talked to her time and again about how damaging our relationship has become to my well-being. I've told her outright that if our relationship can't improve I have to walk away.
I know my dad means well. But he's asking something of me that I honestly can't give.
This is a shot of a cement works machine near where I live.
I wasn't techincally meant to be there but I managed to abide by the law (just)!
This machine makes all sorts of weird noises that freaked me out but I liked the machine itself.
I tried to get this with the wide angle but it was just too far away. Resorted to the inferior quality kit lens but, thanks to HDR's magical properties, it doesn't matter.
I've made an alternative crop here:
www.flickr.com/photos/43259995@N06/4570443619/in/photostr...
This was taken using:
Canon 500D
Canon 18-55mm IS
F/11
27mm
59 secs
ISO 100
Lee ND 16
Lee GND 16 (positioned down to use as an ND)
Lee GND 4 (soft)
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At one time, Frank Sinatra and the Beach Boys crooned here nightly, and more people spent their summer vacations sunbathing along the shoreline than hiking in Yosemite National Park. But, the Salton Sea is no longer loved. It's totally abandoned. Falling into disrepair. In fact, being intentionally dismantled. It's like a nature-resort wasteland.
Today, the sea has been left mainly to the birds. It's a 300,000-acre saltwater lake that straddles Riverside and Imperial counties in the hottest, driest part of southeastern California and is a stopping ground for nearly 400 species of birds - more than any other wetland in the United States except the Texas Gulf Coast. Millions of migrating birds, including endangered brown pelicans, rare blue herons, and eared grebes flock to the sea during winter months.
The Salton Sea is a modern day environmental conundrum. It's undeniably one of the most important habitats for birds in the West. But the sea relies mainly on ["wasteful"] irrigation run-off from Imperial Valley agriculture. The farm run-off is a toxic "soup" of salt, fertilizers, selenium and traces of pesticide - all of which encourage the massive growth of plant life & algae in the water, which both richly feeds the fish (contributing to their health & well-being) and then depletes the oxygen (in the hottest months) in the water, thus killing the fish. Mass fish deaths = nasty odor that can be smelled all the way to Palm Springs. Bye, bye tourism. So, the conundrum ... conserve water, eliminate waste = the sea drying up and the birds losing an important wetland sanctuary. Congress has spent millions over the last 10+ years trying to find a solution to this tricky equation. All I know is: if anyone offers you a "hot" investment opportunity in a new Salton Sea resort ... just say no.
If Congress has its way ... the current legislation proposes spending $2billion (!!) to dry up most of the lake, leaving a small brine pit in the center, and a small lake at the south end and a small lake at the north end of the current sea. I dunno. Somehow that seems a sad, sorry "solution."
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.