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Traffic holds their position at the intersection of Lego Lane and Brickplace Pass as a police car is in pursuit of a car that exceeded the speed limit and also disregarded a red light on the traffic signal.
August 5th Is International Traffic Light Day
By 1914, there were more automobiles on the road than ever, and they were still sharing the streets with streetcars, horse carriages, merchant carts, and more. There was a need for regulations to make sure traffic moved smoothly and that accidents would decrease. At the time, traffic was controlled by the police. But traffic lights were about to come along and make road navigation easier, safer, and more efficient.
On August 5, 1914, what is considered to be the first electric traffic light was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, at the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue. It had four pairs of red and green lights, one for each side of the intersection, and a warning buzzer that indicated when the light was about to change. It had to be operated manually by someone in a nearby booth. It was based on a design by James Hoge, who had previously applied for a patent for a "Municipal Traffic Control System." His patent—#1,251,666—was approved in 1918. The Cleveland Automobile Club thought that their new traffic light might revolutionize the handling of traffic in crowded cities.
There were other early traffic signals and traffic lights, both before and after Cleveland's and James Hoge's lights. In 1868, a gas-lit and manually-operated traffic sign was installed in London. It had two arms: one said "stop" and the other said "caution." Tragically, less than a month after its installation, it exploded and the policeman who was operating it was injured.
In 1910, the first automated traffic control system was created. It didn't light up, but it did display "stop" and "proceed." In Salt Lake City in 1912, a traffic light of red and green lights was installed in a wooden box on a pole. William Potts, a police officer from Detroit, Michigan, invented the three-color traffic light to be used at four-way stops in 1920. In 1923, Garrett Morgan invented a traffic signal with a T-shaped design; he patented it and later sold it to General Electric. Traffic lights have continued to improve over time. Lights first had to be changed manually, then they could change automatically, and then in the 1950s computers began being used to control them. Computers allowed detection plates, or loops of wire embedded into the pavement, to be installed as well, which could sense when cars were present. Traffic lights also expanded beyond the basic red, yellow, and green lights, and began including other lights such as turn arrows, and walk and don't walk lights.
Traffic lights control the flow of traffic and are placed at locations such as road intersections and pedestrian crossings. They go by many other names, which are sometimes dependent on where in the world they are. Some common names include traffic signals, traffic lamps, signal lights, or “Stop-and-Go Lights”. They are made of lamps or LEDs, and their standard colors are red, yellow (amber), and green. A solid red light means that a driver should not proceed, while a flashing red light is to be treated like a stop sign. A yellow light indicates that a red light will soon appear. In some areas, it may require a driver to stop if they can, but in other areas, drivers may be allowed to pass through it if it is safe. If a yellow light is flashing, it means it is a warning signal. A green light means that a driver may proceed if it is safe and if there is room on the other side of the intersection.
Traffic lights may be set to flash at times when traffic is sparse, such as late at night. Sometimes a flashing yellow is set to a main road, while a flashing red is set to the side road. Sometimes there is flashing red in all directions, which is treated as a four-way stop. Whether lights are green, yellow, or red, or whether they are solid or flashing, we celebrate them today, on the anniversary of when the first electric traffic light was installed.
How to Observe
Today is for stopping and thinking about the importance of traffic lights in road safety. The best way to celebrate the day is probably to use as many traffic lights as possible when driving. If you are up for a long drive, you could drive to the intersection in Cleveland where the first electric traffic light was installed. You could also drive to Ohio's Small Town Museum, where what is believed to be the world's oldest traffic light is kept.
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I had an interview in Lenexa, KS today and have high hopes of landing the position. As with all of my other interviewing trips, I try to leave some "buffer time" prior to the interview just in case of traffic issues. Buffer time sometimes equals "Get The Shot." This local crew probably got some chuckles out of the guy in a suit taking pictures of their job.
I was astonished to find all green fore-and-aft as the 3443 & 2740 were shoving north with another green "waycar" protecting the shove. 3443 was originally a Frisco switcher so she continues to work on "home" rails. Other than the stored 3400 in Springfield, I'm not sure I can remember seeing a switcher on the BNSF in years. I've seen other KC area fans have shots of this job or passing trains with the parked equipment and I was happy to stumble into this scene. I'm hoping catching all of this cascade green goodness was a good omen as I felt I did well with the interview. Keeping finger crossed!
Tim - don't even start about my Q speak, high sun or shadowy side!
08-16-2012
Marie just loves her new body too,
How many positions can she do?
Way more than was possible before,
Now nothing at all is much of a chore!
Standing in the middle of California Street's financial canyon on an overcast morning, I positioned myself low and central to let the geometry do the work. The cable car — Car 59 on the Van Ness Avenue / California / Market Streets line — fills the frame as it descends toward the Embarcadero, its lacquered mahogany and chrome headlamp reading almost warm against a sky that offered nothing but flat grey. The shallow depth of field compresses the street's receding towers into a soft corridor while keeping the car's destination board sharp enough to read. That choice wasn't accidental: the blur implicates the surrounding financial district architecture — the Ionic colonnade of the old Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco on the left, brick and glass towers pressing in from both sides — without letting any single building compete for primary attention. The wet asphalt doubles the rail lines, and the perspective convergence toward Nob Hill pulls the eye uphill even as the car moves toward me. California Street's cable car line is the oldest surviving in the city, operating continuously since 1878. This frame treats the car not as a tourist artifact but as living infrastructure — the city's circulatory system moving through its most formally dressed corridor.
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Nomadic Monks: Spiritual Dyads and Triads in Rituals - Structures, Meanings, and Practices in the Rovingian Journey by Daniel Arrhakis (2026)
Nomadic Monks: Spiritual Dyads and Triads in Rituals
Structures, Meanings, and Practices in the Rovingian Journey
The Triad of Colors in Ritual Practices
The cultural and ritual diversity among nomadic monks is respected, but there is an ancestral triad of colors that stands out in ritual practices: black, white, and red. Black represents mystery and emptiness, white symbolizes the balance between light and shadow, while red expresses vital energy and ancestry. This chromatic combination is fundamental for facing the unknown and, at the same time, positions the monk as a diplomat between the physical and spiritual worlds.
The Trio of Wise Monks: Origin and Symbolism
The triad of monks, often called the "Trio of Wise Monks" or "Trio of Wisdom Buddhas," has Eastern origins, especially in Buddhism and Japanese folklore. This trio represents ethical principles of conduct, protection, and wisdom, becoming a popular symbol of righteousness and balance.
Meaning of the Three Monks
Each monk in the triad symbolizes an essential rule of conduct for maintaining inner peace:
Blind Monk (Mizaru): Covers his eyes to ignore the negativity or evil of the world.
Deaf Monk (Kikazaru): Covers his ears, closing himself off to slander or destructive words that contaminate the mind.
Mute Monk (Iwazaru): Covers his mouth and is careful with his words, avoiding lies, gossip, and aggression.
Rovingian Spiritual Ritual Dyads and Triads
The concept of spiritual dyads, especially twins, refers to two beings linked by a transcendental bond, surpassing biology to represent unity of destiny, redemption, or affinity. In traditions like Kabbalah, twins symbolize the balance between complementary forces, forming a dyad that seeks spiritual harmony.
The dyad can be seen as the union of sympathetic spirits, with timeless ancestral affinity, who walk together to enhance mutual growth. In the case of Rovingian spiritual dyads and triads, they are partners, siblings, or couples who decide to evolve and learn together, something common among nomadic monks.
Practical Function of Dyads and Triads
Beyond the mutualistic component, Rovingian spiritual dyads and triads often unite for practical purposes, such as rituals that require greater effort and collaboration in the face of adverse spiritual environments or powerful stagnant forces. These partnerships are essential to confront disturbed Genius Loci or situations of high spiritual risk.
Preparation is crucial: members must have experience working together, resilience, and mutual trust. In complex rituals, they are arranged in circular or triangular shapes, allowing everyone to physically connect, creating an unbreakable bond during the practice.
Structures in the Rovingian Context
Dyads (The Mirror): The union of two sympathetic spirits is not mere companionship, but resonance. The partner acts as a catalyst, compensating for vulnerabilities and ensuring ontological security on the journey through the unknown.
Triads (The Vertex): Applying the concepts of Mizaru, Kikazaru, and Iwazaru, the group forms an ethical shield. In spiritual nomadism, ritualistic blindness, deafness, and muteness protect the group, allowing them to maintain diplomacy between the physical and the spiritual without being contaminated by the shadows of the path.
Conclusion
The vision of Rovingian spiritual dyads and triads integrates ancient ethics with nomadic pragmatism. By adopting the chromatic triad — black (mystery/emptiness), white (purity/balance), and red (blood/vitality) — the monk not only protects himself but also affirms his presence as a living bridge between planes.
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Monges Nómadas: Díades e Tríades Espirituais Ritualísticas
Estruturas, Significados e Práticas na Jornada Rovingiana
Tríade de Cores nas Práticas Ritualistas
A diversidade cultural e ritual entre os monges nómadas é respeitada, mas existe uma tríade de cores ancestral que se destaca nas práticas ritualistas: preto, branco e vermelho. O preto representa o mistério e o vazio, o branco simboliza o equilíbrio entre luz e sombra, enquanto o vermelho expressa a energia vital e a ancestralidade. Esta combinação cromática é fundamental para enfrentar o desconhecido e, ao mesmo tempo, posiciona o monge como um diplomata entre o mundo físico e espiritual.
O Trio de Monges Sábios: Origem e Simbolismo
A tríade de monges, frequentemente denominada "Trio de Monges Sábios" ou "Trio de Budas Sabedoria", tem origem oriental, especialmente no budismo e no folclore japonês. Este trio representa princípios éticos de conduta, proteção e sabedoria, tornando-se um símbolo popular de retidão e equilíbrio.
Significado dos Três Monges
Cada monge da tríade simboliza uma regra de conduta essencial para manter a paz interior:
Monge Cego (Mizaru): Cobre os olhos para ignorar as negatividades ou o mal do mundo.
Monge Surdo (Kikazaru): Cobre os ouvidos, fechando-se a calúnias ou palavras destrutivas que contaminam a mente.
Monge Mudo (Iwazaru): Cobre a boca e cuida das próprias palavras, evitando mentiras, maledicência e agressividade.
Díades e Tríades Espirituais Ritualísticas Rovingianas
O conceito de díades espirituais, especialmente gêmeos, refere-se a dois seres ligados por um vínculo transcendental, ultrapassando a biologia para representar unidade de destino, resgate ou afinidade. Em tradições como a Cabala, os gêmeos simbolizam o equilíbrio entre forças complementares, formando uma díade que busca a harmonia espiritual.
A díade pode ser vista como a união de espíritos simpáticos, com afinidade ancestral intemporal, que caminham juntos para potencializar o crescimento mútuo. No caso das díades e tríades espirituais rovingianas, trata-se de parceiros, irmãos ou casais que decidem evoluir e aprender em conjunto, algo comum entre os monges nómadas.
Função Prática das Díades e Tríades
Para além da componente mutualista, as díades e tríades espirituais rovingianas frequentemente se unem para objetivos práticos, como rituais que exigem maior esforço e colaboração diante de ambientes espirituais adversos ou forças de estagnação poderosas. Essas parcerias são essenciais para enfrentar Génius Loci perturbados ou situações de risco espiritual elevado.
A preparação é crucial: os integrantes devem ter experiência em trabalhar juntos, resiliência e confiança mútua. Em rituais complexos, dispõem-se em formas circulares ou triangulares, de modo a permitir que todos se conectem fisicamente, criando uma ligação inquebrável durante a prática.
Estruturas no Contexto Rovingiano
Díades (O Espelho): A união de dois espíritos simpáticos não é mera companhia, mas ressonância. O parceiro atua como catalisador, compensando vulnerabilidades e garantindo segurança ontológica na jornada pelo desconhecido.
Tríades (O Vértice): Aplicando os conceitos de Mizaru, Kikazaru e Iwazaru, o grupo forma um escudo ético. No nomadismo espiritual, a cegueira, surdez e mudez ritualística protegem o grupo, permitindo manter a diplomacia entre o físico e o espiritual sem se contaminar pelas sombras do caminho.
Conclusão
A visão das díades e tríades espirituais rovingianas integra ética milenar com pragmatismo nómada. Ao adotar a tríade cromática — preto (mistério/vazio), branco (pureza/equilíbrio) e vermelho (sangue/vitalidade) — o monge não só se protege, mas também afirma sua presença como ponte viva entre planos.
Explored Jun 24, 2014 Best position #230
Only 1,5 days and I'm back...for the fourth time ツ Some stunning islands, really worth visiting!
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Church of St. Petrox, Dartmouth stands next to the castle at the mouth of the Dart estuary. The church probably originated as a light positioned at the harbour entrance.
Built of local limestone and slatestone rubble, it probably is late 12c in origin , and was enlarged in 1641
.It now consists of chancel and aisled nave under a continuous wagon shaped plastered roof, t www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/Hf1t063DEL wo stage west tower housing 5 bells, with stair tower projecting from south side to embattled parapet and small lean-to heated vestry against west end of the south aisle
At the east end of the south aisle are three brasses; one in memory of John Roope 1609 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/659MY537Q6
The small centre brass is to Mr Dorothy Rouse 1617 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/3T8jTsYpNF
The third brass has a larger figure of Barbara wife of John Plumleigh who died in 1610 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/SbpS119B09
The red sandstone font is Norman, www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/Y2r8J30spz the pulpit is dated 1641 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/pyGXDHZUGy
The registers date: baptisms, 1652; marriages, 1653; burials, 1652.
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The stamps engine house was built in 1876 to drive a set of Cornish stamps, during the 1872-1887 working of the mine for tin. The boilers were built to the rear of the house in line with the engine, and the cylinder opening was positioned in the side wall - the arched doorway in the photo. This was quite a common practice if a side mounted boiler house would get in the way of the ore feed to the stamps.
In 1912 the mine was re-opened in a search for wolfram, to be used for tungsten machine tool bits. The stamps engine house was modified for a gas engine to drive a set of Californian stamps - the square hole in the side wall of the house was for the drive shaft of the engine. The mountings for the stamps can be seen on the extreme left of the photo, and the tall concrete plinth on the right was for a stone crusher. The venture was unsuccessful and the mine closed in 1918. Another short-lived attempt was made in 1938, again with no success.
Highest position on explore #43
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This is taken up the road from my Mums house in Scarborough, QLD...
Scarborough is a residential suburb of the Moreton Bay Region at the northernmost of the Redcliffe Peninsula, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) north-northeast of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. Officially established on 27 March 1971, the suburb used to act as a gateway to Moreton Island via the Combie Trader barge, but this service was recently sold.
EXPLORE - 28 APR 2009 best position: #151
Honduran Cashews
Anacardium occidentale
The cashew is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The plant is native to northeastern Brazil. Its English name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree, caju, which in turn derives from the indigenous Tupi name, acajú. It is now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew "nuts" and cashew apples.
What appears to be the fruit of the cashew tree is an oval or pear-shaped accessory fruit or false fruit that develops from the receptacle of the cashew flower. Called the cashew apple, better known in Central America as "jocote de marañón", it ripens into a yellow and/or red structure about 5–11 cm long. It is edible, and has a strong "sweet" smell and a sweet taste. The pulp of the cashew apple is very juicy, but the skin is fragile, making it unsuitable for transport. It is often used as a flavor in agua fresca.
The true fruit of the cashew tree is a kidney or boxing-glove shaped drupe that grows at the end of the pseudofruit. The drupe develops first on the tree, and then the peduncle expands into the pseudofruit. Within the true fruit is a single seed, the cashew nut. Although a nut in the culinary sense, in the botanical sense the fruit of the cashew is a seed. The seed is surrounded by a double shell containing a dermatogenic phenolic resin, urushiol, a potent skin irritant toxin also found in the related poison ivy
The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is lowered into a horizontal position to refresh and reload the final cargo into the Cygnus resupply spacecraft, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at launch Pad-0A of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Northrop Grumman’s 13th contracted cargo resupply mission with NASA to the International Space Station will deliver more than 7,500 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory and its crew. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
Rochester Castle stands tall on a cold end of February day.
English Heritage gives the following description of the castle - "Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Today it stands as a proud reminder of the history of Rochester, along with the cathedral and cobbled streets.
Its Norman tower-keep of Kentish ragstone was built about 1127 by William of Corbeil, Archbishop of Canterbury, with the encouragement of Henry I. Consisting of three floors above a basement, it still stands 113 feet high. Attached is a tall protruding forebuilding, with its own set of defences to pass through before the keep itself could be entered at first floor level.
In 1215, garrisoned by rebel barons, the castle endured an epic siege by King John.
Rebuilt under Henry III and Edward I, the castle remained as a viable fortress until the sixteenth century".
Highest position: #374 on Saturday, December 28, 2013
Happy Last Fenced Friday Of The Year Everybody !!!
I hope Everyone had a Fantastic Christmas :0) Enjoy the Last Weekend of 2013 :0)
I've been sick with the flu the last few days so I couldn't go out looking for new fence shots, so here is one from my files(not great but it will have to do )
GMC was positioned a step above Chevrolet, and ads touted it as 'Top of the Light-Duty Class.' The new -for -1955 GMC styling was billed as 'Blue Chip Design' and the prestige model was the very special 'Suburban' pickup.
The Suburban was GMC's version of the more well-known Chevrolet Cameo Carrier.
Like the Cameo Carrier, the Suburban pickup was built from 1955-1958 and used bolt -on fiberglass fenders to achieve the modern smooth -sided look. Sales for the combined three years of Suburban pickup production have been estimated at less than 1,000 units, making the GMC version very rare.
GMC called the 1955-1959 trucks "Blue Chip Money Makers". It is common to refer to them as "Blue Chip" trucks.
Different Position – Sir you are now a women 40
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No colour adjustment at all! Just a horizon straighten and a contrast boost :)
Great sunset tonight :)
For Our Daily Challenge, "pink"
With fur softer than a baby rabbit, Peanut relaxes on my lap every night, and gets into some of the weirdest positions. Here he has his rear paw laying on his forehead. Sometimes he gets so relaxed he just slides right off onto the floor. Oh to be that relaxed.
EXPLORE: Highest position: 87 on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
NIkon D700 FX
Carnevale di Venezia 2009
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Hats off Day, Burnaby Heights, BC., Canada. 2016.
The Buick LeSabre is a full-size car made by General Motors from 1959-2005. For many years, the LeSabre was considered as a full-size car, carrying the lowest base price in the Buick lineup. Prior to 1959, this position had been retained by the full-size Buick Special model (1936–58); in 1959 the LeSabre replaced the Special, a nameplate that was reintroduced in 1961 for Buick's line of compact cars. The name originated with the 1951 GM Le Sabre show car designed by Harley Earl; that car is often mistakenly attributed to the Buick division, but in fact it was presented as a GM vehicle without reference to a specific GM division.[citation needed] Buick closely related their 1956-1957 models to the GM LeSabre by replicating the top section of the rear wing into their design. The word LeSabre is French for sword.
Fifth generation (1977–1985)
The 1977 Buick LeSabre and other GM B-body full-sized cars were considerably smaller and lighter than their predecessors to the tune of losing 700-800 pounds of weight and overall length of 10 to 15 inches (380 mm). The full-sized cars were the beginning of a "corporate-wide" downsizing of vehicles in order to improve fuel economy ratings following the 1973-74 energy crisis that would filter down to intermediates in 1978, personal-luxury cars in 1979 and compacts in 1980 with subsequent downsizings of each line of vehicles scheduled in subsequent years.
Although the '77 Buick LeSabre was considerably smaller on the outside, headroom, rear seat legroom and trunk space were increased over the much larger 1976 model. The engine lineup consisted of an assortment of engines including the standard 231 cubic-inch Buick-built V6 and various optional powerplants including a Pontiac-built 301 cubic-inch V8, 350 cubic-inch V8s built by both Buick and Oldsmobile, and an Oldsmobile 403 cubic-inch V8. The V6 was standard in base and Custom coupes and sedans, the 301 V8 on the new LeSabre Sport Coupe and the 350 V8 on the Estate Wagon.
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The Barcelona Cathedral. Taken with the sun in this position makes it look like it is being blessed and perhaps it is! Seen in Barcelona Spain.
Debrief time!
Brickvention 2018 was a success and my position as a guest speaker was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I had no idea just how many people were excited to meet me, and interested in what I have to share. If I was told a few years ago I'd be flown down to the other end of the country to guest-speak about my hobby in front of a 300+ strong crowd and spend the weekend in a hall full of lest I say fans I'd think you were making fun of me. It's wonderful that people want me to keep this brands history alive.
Met some awesome facebook friends from all over the country that have only been names on a screen til now, and I can't wait to catch up again in the future!
One highlight was being called up to the admin team over the PA, worrying I'd forgotten something, and racing over only to find Claus Kristensen, the General Manager of LEGO Australia waiting to meet me, and us swapping details so he could see the recording of my speech he was interested in. That's something I'll never forget.
I got to meet with Eliska and Larry Jezek, parents of Daniel Jezek, Bricklink's founder, and chat with them for a while about what possibilities such a site has been able to provide.
I also spent some time with the effervescent Mariann Asanuma which was an awesome experience in itself!
Signing autographs and having photos taken was not something I was expecting, but it's obvious I'm doing something right. I was humbled by a family down there with a son on the spectrum who struggles to leave his home due to severe anxiety and sensory overload. He braved the 10,000 odd attendants and all the light and sound specifically to come see me, and the parents noted that it too his behavioural specialist longer to connect with this kid. I am grateful for the position I'm in and wouldn't change a thing.
In September and October I'm going global, with a trip to Denmark, where I've been allowed on a tour of the LEGO Factory, Idea House, archives and vault, with a good 30 other Aussies, so I'll see where that takes me =)