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Apart from her magic powers, Mantra's main weapon was the "Sword of Fangs." I'd never made anything like this for a costume before, but I knew it'd be a cool prop so I actually did this first. Working from some cosplay references I found (http://www.amethyst-angel.com/cosplay.html, among others), I was able to make the unpainted sword over a long weekend, and then finished painting it over the next few evenings.
In the picture you can see how I started with some reference pics from the comic, printed out life-size. The blade was plastic styrene sheeting over foamcore board, but since the hole in the hilt might cause it to break easily, I tore apart a cheap metal easel from Michaels and bent it to run it through the blade (and around the hole) to give it more support. After some work on the hilt and pommel (and a TON of hot glue!), you can see the unpainted model. Add some silver and gold paint, and Mantra had her sword!
Of course, this was also fun to swing around the apartment during my many "how the heck am I going to do this" brainstorming breaks while working on other parts of the costume... :-)
...we have, but in the bravery to use them.
...die Kräfte, die wir haben, als durch den Mut, von Ihnen Gebrauch zu machen.
Hans Kudszuz
adam = nahuel
kimberly = romi wachi
rocky = lucas
tommy = mariano
trini = batiromi
bolli = damian
mighty morphin powera ranger =)
Soundlike: Tricky fronted by a tall attractive regular dressed asian woman with a Karen O flare. Most of the songs sounded like they were about sex, but not in raunchy way. Was very nice! Sexy even? 10:07 PM Mar 20th
Mark Powers / Heftreihe
H.G. Francis / Der unheimliche Test
cover: Rudolf Sieber-Lonati
Erich Pabel Verlag
(Rastatt/Deutschland; 1963)
ex libris MTP
Meg Powers appears to win the battle with Bibiana Candelas at the net. CBVA Ocean Beach AA 5/16/2015.
Stephanie Powers competes in the Lakota East Invitational Jan. 29, 2011. Powers finished first in the bars, second in the floor and third on the beam. Picture provided by Mark Ferland/Ferland Fotos.
Ohio State linebacker commit Gabe Powers helped lead Marysville to a 17-0 win in its season opener against Wisconsin tight end commit Jack Pugh and Hilliard Bradley on Aug. 28, 2020 at Impact Stadium.
Photo: Dan Hope
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Description:
Cos Component:Jacket + Trousers + Shoes Cover + Belt + Shirt
Cos Texture:Uniform Cloth + Plain Weave Wool
Coser Properites:Anime
Costume Sales Type:Customize
You can go cosplay costumes to find it.
Mark Powers / Heftreihe
W.W. Shols /
Postlagernd Hesperos City 3000
cover: Rudolf Sieber-Lonati
Erich Pabel Verlag
(Rastatt/Deutschland; 1963)
ex libris MTP
A captured United States Air Force plan, or what remains of it, sits in the castle grounds to commemorate the Communist regime's struggle against the "imperialist" western powers.
Mark Powers / Heft-Reihe
Axel Nord / Furcht vor dem weissen Mond
cover: Rudolf Sieber-Lonati
Erich Pabel Verlag
(Rastatt/Deutschland)
ex libris MTP
When the first diamond was discovered is not known, but we do know where this happened. Although diamonds were unknown to the Greeks (nevertheless, the name comes from the Greek adamas, "the invincible"), they were in high favor among the Romans because of their reputed supernatural powers, so they not only served as engraving tools but also as talismans.
The earlier stages of diamond trade remain somewhat of a mystery. A text in Sanscrit from the 4th century B.C. reveals that then already there was an active diamond trade in India and mention the importance of Indian harbours as points of departure for major trade routes with Europe. Until the 18th century, India remained the only producer.
Until the Middle Ages, the Persians and the Arabs had a monopoly on diamond shipping.They thus had priority in purchasing the stones so that very few of them reached Europe.In the later Middle Ages, trade relations between Europe and Asia flourished. Since the beginning of the thirteenth century, the capitals of Northern Europe maintained a continuous trade link with the East mainly through Venice, which had established a monopoly for Indian goods of which diamonds were only one of the many luxury commodities.One of the most important trade partners of Venice, was Bruges, then a thriving port and one of the richest cities in Europe.
Bruges not only became a center of diamond trade, but also of diamond manufacturing. The importance of its diamond industry is illustrated in the legend that diamond polishing as we know was invented by a citizen of Bruges. One Lodewijk van Bercken is said to have discovered the process of working one diamond with the aid of another. Historical evidence does not quite support the story, but in any case van Bercken was rewarded with a statue, be it not in Bruges but in today's diamond city, Antwerp. Due to a number of economic factors and the silting up of the Zwin, the previously well-navigable channel to its harbour, Bruges declined as trade center towards the end of the 14th century. Antwerp, backed by the rich and powerful duchy of Brabant, took its place and became the most important city of the Netherlands. Together with all the other economic activities, diamond trade too moved to Antwerp.
The discovery of a direct sea route to India by Vasco da Gama (1498) caused trade activities to transfer from Venice to Lisbon, and this in turn led to the increasing importance of the Lisbon-Antwerp route. Antwerp monopolized and became the world center for diamond trade and industry.
The 16th century was Antwerp's Golden Age. It was the commercial heart of Europe, with some 40% of the world trade passing through its port. Naturally, diamonds occupied a special place in this thriving city. Processing and manufacturing techniques were being improved constantly; But then the tide turned. The struggle for independence the Netherlands were waging against Spain demanded a heavy price. When Antwerp fell to the Spanish in 1585 a great number of its inhabitants, amongst whom many skilled workmen, fled to Amsterdam. The main reason was that Amsterdam offered religious and civil liberty. And thus diamond trade and industry shifted from Antwerp to Amsterdam in the 17th century.
The 18th century brought a turning point. The Indian mines were exhausted and, by chance, diamond bearing strata were discovered in Brazil in 1725. The first effect was an explosion of the market because large amounts flowed in and the supply seemed unlimited. Although the price of rough diamonds fell sharply, this had no effect on the cut gems. On the contrary, due to the rise of a prosperous middle class, diamond jewelry became more popular than ever and true "diamond factories" developed. Nevertheless, the boom was of short duration. While the cutback in the Brazilian production did cause prices to rise, wretched unemployment soon reigned in most of the cutting shops because of the lack of rough material.
In 1866, the first diamond was found in Central South Africa. A few years later, the Kimberley-pipes were being mined and the now famous De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. had been founded. Large scale prospecting and mining activities yielded an ever increasing supply of goods, many of which found their way to Antwerp.
Gabe Powers signs his National Letter of Intent to Ohio State and celebrates with his family.
Photo: Dan Hope
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Hiram Powers
United States, 1805-1873
Modeled 1844; cut 1847
Seravezza marble
This sculpture and the next painting (Anne Reeve) are two lovely views of women, created by men, from the same time period. Which one is the more interesting, beautiful, attractive, or affective? Of course that depends on many things, including whether you are a man or a woman, your interest in art, your age, and other things.
For me it is the picture of ANNE REEVE, with her satin-yellow blouse, greenish eyes, reddish mouth and elongated “mannerist” head and neck. She is nicely set in a contrasting background making this a painting I would like to have in my home. It would be fun to write a story on these two objects of art, giving me an excuse to study them for hours.
This photograph was taken on the 5th March 2016 at Minehead Railway Station on the West Somerset Railway; and gives you a good idea of how a railway would have looked in the 1950's with the steam engines, the sheds and the water tower to keep the engines topped up with water.
In this picture you can see Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway 7F 2-8-0 No.43809 after it has just been topped up with water. The 7F's are something of a rare breed as there where only ever 11 engines ever built.
They were designed for working heavy freight work on the Somerset and Dorset line; but in the 1950's they saw regular use on summer passenger trains where their haulage powers were appreciated but their low top speed was a limitation.
The Jal Binajak Temple is one of the ancient Temples belonging to the Kathmandu Valley Civilization. A stone that protrudes from the Bagmati Riverbed is worshiped as Jal (water) Binayak (the god of learning). From within the Jal Binayak, one can hear the gushing sound of water coming from below. Due to growing pollution in Bagmati, the holy shrine is also drawing foul smell from the water underneath the deity.
Greater consensus among people is that the current Manjushree Park should extend covering entire range of the temple and the Chobhar gorge for conservation of the Manjushree and Jal Binayah Heritage.
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Kirtipur (Nepali: कीर्तिपुर, Nepal Bhasa: किपू Kipu) is an ancient city in Nepal. It is located in the Kathmandu Valley 5 km south-west of the city of Kathmandu. It is one of the five municipalities in the valley, the others being Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Madhyapur Thimi.
ETYMOLOGY
The name Kirtipur comes from Kirti (glory) and pur (city).
DEMOGRAPHICS
Originally a Newar foundation, Kirtipur is still a center of Newar culture. It has been merged with surrounding villages to form the municipality of Kirtipur with a population of 67,171.
It consists of many temples, gumbas (Buddhist monastery) and churches too. Due to the presence of Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur is also a popular area for out-of-town students and professors to rent houses and they are major contributors to the local economy.
HISTORY
Kirtipur's history dates from 1099 AD. It was part of the territory of Lalitpur at the time of the invasion of the Kathmandu Valley by the Gorkhali king Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century.
In 1767, Kirtipur was annexed to the Gorkhali kingdom by Prithvi Narayan following the Battle of Kirtipur. He took the town on his twenty third attempt, after entering it by trickery. After this, he cut off the noses and lips of everybody in the city.
This was the site of an inspirational peaceful demonstration of the people in the 2006 mass uprising that overthrew the powers of the king. It is considered to be an anti-monarchy city due to its bitter history against the Shah dynasty whose modern founder conquered the city insultingly, which was followed by negligence of the administration and development by subsequent rulers.
PLACES OF INTEREST
BAGH BHAIRAB
Bagh Bhairab temple is one of the most popular temples dedicated to the God Bhairab in the form of a tiger. This god is regarded as the guardian of Kirtipur and the locals call it Ajudeu, a grandfather god. Bhairab, the most terrifying and awful form of Shiva is the destroyer on one hand and the guardian on the other. Ceremonial rituals in relation to the important events of life such as rice-feeding, puberty, marriage and even the construction of houses cannot be done without propitiating this deity in most of the towns and cities of Nepal.
The present three storeyed temple of Bagh Bhairab probably built in 16th century stands in the brick-paved rectangular courtyard with the rest houses around it. There are some small shrines and stone images spread over the courtyard. The main gate is at the southern side. There are two other gates in the eastern and western sides. The two roofs of the temple are of tiles while the third one is covered with gilt-copper. There are wooden pillars carved with Hindu gods and goddesses. They have been erected in between windows of the second storey and the names of the carved deities have been finely cut out below them on the pedestals.
There are eighteen pinnacles-one in the first roof, six in the middle and eleven in the top roof. Beneath the eaves of the first roof there are very old but faded murals depicting the stories of Ramayan. Maha Bharat and the various manifestations of Durga, the mighty mother goddess. These paintings are frescoes in red with white plaster background. At the right side of the main gate of the temple there is Hifa Dyo, the god of blood sacrifice is allowed directly to Bagh Bhairab, all animal offerings to the deity are made here on behalf of this deity just as the animal sacrifices are made to Kumari, a stone idol, placed at the second gate in the left side of Chandeswori at Banepa and to the Chhetrapal which is at the very beginning of the final series of the steps to the temple of Khadga Jogini at Sankhu.
There are two torans over Hifa Dyo. They bear very fine cuttings of Asta-Matriks, Asta-Bhairabs and other gods and goddesses. In the western wall of the temple there is a hollow space regarded by the local people as Nasa Dyo, the god of music and dance. Bagh Bhairab made of clay has been enshrined in the left side corner in the temple. The three glass-eyed tiger-god is tongue-less and tooth-less but covered with silver and copper plates and heavily ornamented. This deity as mentioned in the stone inscriptions has been called Bagheswor (the tiger god), Bhimsen Bhattarak (Bhimsen, the governing deity), Gudei Sthanadhipati (the lord in the form of tiger) and Ajudyo(the ancestral god).
The local peoples hail this deity as the embodiment of prudence, knowledge, productivity and strength to resist all evils. Hence, the auspicious ceremonies such as weddings, hair-cuttings, rice-feedings and other ritual performances in Kirtipur are done only after a puza to this deity.
CHILANCHO STUPA
A Buddhist shrine, is situated on the southern hill. It is located in Kirtipur, Nepal. It was made in medieval period. An inscription of Nepal Samvat 635 is found in this Chaitya. Therefore, it is one of the most important historical stupa of this region.
UMA MAHESHWAR
Uma Maheshwar temple (locally, Kwacho Dega) is one of the important heritage sites of Kirtipur. This pagoda-style three-storied temple is situated at the highest point (1414 m) of Kirtipur. Since this temple is at the top of the hill, one can enjoy picturesque view of the Kathmandu valley and mountains like Langtang, Dorge Lakkpa, Chobhu Bhamure, and Gaurishankar.
The temple was constructed in 1655 AD by Rautra Vishwanath Babu, a son of king Sidhhi Narsinga Malla. It was destructed in an earthquake in 1832 AD. After remained dilapidated for about a century, it was restored in 1933 AD after it was again destroyed by an earthquake. Local people and government made a herculean effort to renovate it into the current state. The restoration process was completed only in 1982 AD. Recently, in 2008 some work was done to preserve the arts of temple.
There is an artistic stone gate at the entrance. On each side of the stone staircase leading to the temple, there is a stone elephant, with sculptures of Bhimsen and Kuber as protectors of the temple. The main deities in this temple are standing Lord Shiva and Parvati. There are other images of deities like Sarasvati and Mahismardini on false doors around temple.
The wooden doors, pillars, and beams are crafted with artistic figures of different gods and goddess such as Astamatrika and Asta Bhairav. Similarly, erotic figures are also carved in wooden beams. According to archeologists, these figures on beams have tantric values.
The bell on the northern side of temple was cast in 1895 by Gillett & Johnston Founders, Corydon. It was one of the four quarter bells of Ghantaghar of the central Kathmandu and was reallocated to this temple after the Ghantaghar was destroyed by the earthquake in 1933.
SHRI KIRTI BIHAR
A Theravada Buddhist monastery built in traditional Thai architectural style, is situated near the entrance to the city.
MEDIA
To Promote local culture Kirtipur has one FM radio station Radio Newa F.M. - 106.6 MHz Which is a Community radio Station.There are several weekly newspaper published from Kirtipur. They are Shahid Weekly, Kirtipur Darpan, Kirtipur Sandesh. Also there is a local television station, Kirtipur Channel and some more local channel.
WIKIPEDIA
When I first joined the Central Michigan University Leadership Institute staff in 2000 I began working out of our Powers Hall suite. After a series of office reconfigurations, I moved into Powers Hall 130 in 2010, it’s been my second home ever since.
In the summer of 2017 the LI staff will temporarily relocate (if you’re an optimist like me, you would describe the project as new ceilings and carpeting, if you want to be technical, it’s called asbestos abatement).
Over the past eight years I’ve slowly turned my office into a miniature Chicago Cubs museum! On display are jerseys autographed by Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and Kris Bryant, an Addison Russel signed helmet, a helmet autographed by the entire 1998 team, bats signed by Ryne Sandberg, Mark Grace, and Billy Williams, first base from a game against the Braves in 2016, a brick from Wrigley Field’s outfield wall, and my bobble head collection.
Before leaving, I thought I would snap some “before” photos.