310 Claydon Way is located in one of the finer neighborhoods of Sacramento. Having the advantage of being almost riverside, access to the American River Parkway and bicycle path is just one block from the home, providing lovely walks through incredible natural scenery and wildlife.

Year round, this beautiful neighborhood known as Wilhaggin, shows off its aesthetic pride with floral blossoms and blooms. Unlike other fine neighborhoods in the Sacramento area, Wilhaggin is mostly composed of sprawling single story dwellings. with wide streets, sidewalks and street lights.

The "ambiance" of this kind of neighborhood intention is palpable -- quietude, modest elegance, comfortable curb appeal, an abundance of mature and establish landscaping and shade trees.

Back when these houses were made in the sixties -- before magazine living lifestyle took over and replaced practicality with the discomforts of looking sharp -- strong bones and durability were time-honored architectural concepts. Pleasing oneself was more important than pleasing the neighbors, so the focus of the aesthetic addressed things like "hot summers", "colder winters" and the need for shade and light.

There were many independent builders at that time who became famous for their designs and also for their creative concepts for creating ideal settings for a river-living climate.

Among those that rose to fame, Lewis & Bristow are known for their comfortable living designs that centered around poolside appreciation. Shaped like a "U", 310 Claydon Way has three giant sliders that open up onto a giant back yard patio. The patio has roll-down awnings for late afternoon sun shade but also lends itself to an outside office or enclosed dinner-time eating.

The automated irrigation system has just been completely restored and upgraded. Other changes that have been done recently include brand new carpet, new paint and a remodeled entry way.

The grounds are fully established and mature. There are an abundance of roses and azaleas which bloom seasonally. The redwood trees on the property and surrounding the property in the backyard are invaluable for shade and beauty.

And 310 Claydon Way is loaded with all manner of little details of this nature which make it easy to maintain with a minimal amount of work. A truly beautiful home with over 3100 square feet, 310 Claydon way has been called "Shangri La" and has particularly great appeal to a buyer who loves outdoor living as much as indoor living.

BASIC DETAILS:

2 car garage

It's a four bedroom home with the following breakdown:

2 bedrooms

Gigantic master suite with walk in closet

a fully functioning 15' x 22' sky-lighted with bay windows live/work studio suite or playroom nursery (wet bar sink in studio and giant bathroom with shower).

Pool

Established landscaping and strategically placed and invaluable Sequoia trees.

House-wide vacuuming system.

Attic exhaust fan system and shade awnings.

Built in cabinetry throughout.

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From Edmunds (http://www.edmunds.com/ford/flex/2009/review.html) -

It wasn't too long ago that minivans reigned supreme as the go-to choice of growing families across the country. In recent years, however, minivan sales have declined due to the arrival of seven-passenger crossover SUVs, which allow moms and dads to look and feel a little more stylish while transporting their broods. These crossovers don't offer as much utility, however. So what if an automaker attempted to marry the "cool factor" of a crossover SUV and the unbeatable practicality of a minivan's shoebox-like shape? The result would probably end up something like the 2009 Ford Flex.

With styling inspired by vintage vacuum cleaners and an overall shape that resembles a super-sized cross between a first-generation Scion xB and a Mini Cooper Clubman, it's safe to say there's nothing else quite like the Ford Flex on the road today. Though the Flex shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the capable but anonymously styled Taurus X, its daring design sets it apart from the legions of look-alike crossovers roaming our roads. Fortunately for Ford, the Flex's appeal is much more than skin-deep. For example, it offers one of the highest-quality interiors we've seen from Ford in a long time, replete with plentiful soft-touch surfaces and an expensive-looking design. Ford's innovative Sync MP3 player and phone interface system is also available, as is a Vista sunroof, which consists of four fixed glass panels that brighten up the cabin for second- and third-row occupants. Add a reasonably powerful 3.5-liter V6 to the mix, along with available all-wheel drive, and you've got all the ingredients of a crowd-pleasing people mover.

Featuring conventional rear doors instead of the maximally convenient sliding variety, the Flex nonetheless constitutes a compelling package for families who just can't stomach the idea of rolling in a blatantly utilitarian conveyance. Seven adults can fit comfortably inside its elongated cabin, and access to the third row is a cinch with the optional power-folding second-row seats, though a bit of a pain without them. The second-row seats also slide fore and aft, while an optional refrigerator inside the rear console keeps perishables cool while driving. With the rear seats flipped down and the second row flipped forward, the Flex offers a large cargo area, though minivans are still considerably more capacious.

It's hard to predict whether the new Ford Flex will be a success, but Ford deserves credit for boldly bringing such an unconventional yet well-thought-out offering into the marketplace. In theory, the Flex should appeal to any family looking for a winning combination of panache and practicality. We suggest that consumers looking at either a minivan or a large crossover SUV give it strong consideration.

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From Road and Travel (http://www.roadandtravel.com/roadtests/firstimpressions/2007/jeep-wrangler.htm) -

There is no graceful way to climb up and into a Jeep Wrangler. The angles are awkward, the height is high and the interior is anything but plush and comfortable. This, I realized, as I hiked myself up and behind the vehicle’s steering wheel around five o'clock on a Friday afternoon, incidentally dressed in a rather restricting skirt.

My first thought: This is not my type of vehicle. Yes, I look for function and practicality in a vehicle – and the Wrangler Sahara embodies both of these traits; but what it lacked, in my opinion, was the necessary ease associated with handling daily errands and long weekend drives. Wrangler’s rugged capabilities weren’t priority on my checklist of car

must-haves.

And then, on my long weekend drive to Bay City, Michigan, rain began to patter against the Wrangler’s windshield as I was cruising the expressway at 70 mph. After a few minutes, it fell harder, then harder yet, until the wipers were whipping to and fro at max speed. The windshield, which moments earlier seemed irritatingly close to my face and extremely vertical, was now a godsend, offering a close and clear view of lane markers, despite inclement weather.

The height of the muscular truck, which had before seemed cumbersome and distinctly guy-oriented, was now an attribute that I was thankful for – perched high enough above neighboring drivers to see what lay before me on the expressway.

As I drove, I counted the redeeming qualities of the Red Rock painted Wrangler Sahara, nipping my initial perceptions of the vehicle in the bud, one by one.

It was maneuverable, offering the height and function of a truck, without the dragging weight of a bed in back. It was roomy, offering four doors, five seats and plenty of cargo space with a clean interior too - no nonsense gadgets or unnecessary frills. It was safe, offering multi-stage front air bags, optional seat-mounted side air bags, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability, Electronic Roll Mitigation, ABS and side-impact door beams.

And one characteristic that nobody can deny – the new Wrangler carries on the classic sport attitude traditionally associated with Jeep. In it, one can’t help allowing a bit of the fun-loving, off-road attitude of Wrangler to rub off on them - especially if it's warm enough to ride minus the Freedom Top (Jeep's 3-piece modular hard top).

I had conformed. I may not be heading off to the next Camp Jeep or slapping on a “If you can read this, flip me over” bumper sticker, but I had grown a soft spot for the Wrangler Sahara that made my would-have-been taunting drive one of ease.

Switching on the high beams and considering the stability of the slightly frozen farm ground surrounding us, I turned to my passenger, who raised an eyebrow to my mischievous grin.

“Interested in a little off-roading?” I asked.

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Age 14, you are highly impressionable. At 14, despite not being a 'grown-up' or having kids, I still thought the W124 Estate model was pretty much the perfect one-car-only vehicle you could buy. Not that I could buy one at 14.

Launched in 1985, the W124 was the newest mid-range Mercedes-Benz at the time. It built upon the reputation for quality, practicality, and durability of its W123 forebears. The car is very sensible, and displays very little 'flash' - nonetheless they still look very handsome today.

In TE Wagon form the W124 also added the practicality of a rear-facing third-row seating. Along with economical diesel engines, and frugal petrol engines, the model was ideal family transport.

At 14, I was on an educational holiday to West Germany. Family transport for the people I was in included two rented W124 Sedans. A wagon, with extra seats and a bigger engine (and even 4-Matic, electronic all-wheel-drive) was pretty much as good a car as you would ever have the need to own.

All brass & copper construction.

Rotary barrel array is powered by a 9.6 volt cordless drill motor.

Working safety catch. and custom powere connector.

Hand built from reclaimed old and vintage tools/parts, junk, scrap and repurposed odds and ends, plumbing & heating supplies. I built it using only basic hand & power tools. The most sophisticated tool I have in my little shed is a cheap vertical drill press from a local hardware chainstore :-) (Oh I do own a Dremel as well lol ;-) )

I build as if its a real thing. I build/design with function, wear and tear and operability in mind. I have a fairly comprehensive knowledge of firearms design/history so I like to utilise this in my work (albeit I am crossing reality & practicality with fantasy & "what if" technology speculations ;) A balancing act between fantasy and reality :)... Im thinking of maybe fitting a fat bayonet to this weapon lol .. not practical at alll , but great fun looking and emotive in a "hollywood" fantasy way lol ... Maybe a torch slung underneath instead lol ;-)

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Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.

The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:

- The practicalities of where to start with social media.

- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.

- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.

- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.

- How you can measure your social media success.

Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).

Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos leads the Orthodox Christmas procession inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem January 6, 2011.

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

Cinemateum Victoria - Ashkenaz - Director: Rachel Leah Jones, Israel 2007, 72min, Chinese and English Subtitles, A film about Aszkenazim – Jews of European origin – and the paradox of "whiteness" in Israel in comparison to Europe.

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

Located at number 4. Murray Street, Colac's former post office is in a prime location at the gateway into the historical centre of the town.

Built in 1876 by the Public Works Department, it was extended in 1888 to reflect the Victorian Free Classical building that is seen today. It features a classical colonnade entrance, windows with attenuated vertical proportions, aedicules using prominent pillar detailing and a classically inspired clock over the entranceway.

The building has seen many changes over the years, as has its usage. The Colac telephone exchange commenced on the premises in 1904 with twenty-five subscribers.

Times have changed in Twentieth Century Colac, and the post office with a capacious dwelling for the postmaster became too large for the practicalities of the modern day business that Australia Post is, and they relocated to smaller, more modern and more central promises. Now the former Colac post office has found new life as a Chinese restaurant. However, because it is protected by the National Heritage Committee, no exterior advertising is permitted to be attached to the classical facade, which is why there are discreet signs in the upper floor windows and dainty Chinese lanterns hanging from the colonnade's arches. At night the clock, which still keeps good time, is illuminated by a violet coloured neon light that encircles the face.

Located approximately 150 kilometres to the south-west of Melbourne, past Geelong is the small Western District city of Colac. The area was originally settled by Europeans in 1837 by pastoralist Hugh Murray. A small community sprung up on the southern shore of a large lake amid the volcanic plains. The community was proclaimed a town, Lake Colac, in 1848, named after the lake upon which it perches. The post office opened in 1848 as Lake Colac and was renamed Colac in 1854 when the city changed its name. The township grew over the years, its wealth generated by the booming grazing industries of the large estates of the Western District and the dairy industry that accompanied it. Colac has a long high street shopping precinct, several churches, botanic gardens, a Masonic hall and a smattering of large properties within its boundaries, showing the conspicuous wealth of the city. Today Colac is still a commercial centre for the agricultural district that surrounds it with a population of around 10,000 people. Although not strictly a tourist town, Colac has many beautiful surviving historical buildings or interest, tree lined streets. Colac is known as “the Gateway to the Otways” (a reference to the Otway Ranges and surrounding forest area that is located just to the south of the town).

Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. It is currently a division of the parent company, Daimler AG (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG), after previously being owned by Daimler-Benz. Mercedes-Benz has its origins in Karl Benz's creation of the first petrol-powered motorcycle in January 1886, ] and by Gottlieb Daimler and engineer Wilhelm Maybach's conversion of a 1873 Bollée steam-engine automobile by the addition of a petrol engine the same year. The Mercedes automobile was first marketed in 1901 by Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft. The first Mercedes-Benz brand name vehicles were produced in 1926, following the merger of Karl Benz's and Gottlieb Daimler's companies into the Daimler-Benz company. Mercedes-Benz has introduced many technological and safety innovations that have become common in other vehicles several years later.

In 1925, in Germany, 80 manufacturers produce 144 different cars mostly in small numbers. The merger in 1926 of two manufacturers and Daimler Benz gave birth to a group of considerable power. Therefore, the Stuttgart firm would offer a range of models that would often be admired the world over. Since 1928, the S Series would give birth to the famous SS and SSK (1929). This series would soon lead luxurious famous 380K (1932), 500K (1934) and 540K (1936) all featuring an 8-cylinder engine compressor. The range was crowned by the Grosser 770K (1937), featuring a large limousines 8-cylinder engine compressor 7.7 liters of displacement, which were the official cars of dignitaries of the regime. The average range was composed of 170 (1930), 200 (1932) and 230 (1936) in all 6 cylinders. The 230 is also available with a diesel engine (the first diesel car series). These cars were the first to be equipped with wheel suspension.

At the beginning of the 1930s, inspired by the modern streamlined shape, there were attempts to move the engines from the forward compartment to the rear of the car. Such a move allows to decrease the volume of the front compartment. At the same time, the voluminous rear provides a lot of space above and behind the rear axle. Moreover, when fitted on the drive axle shaft were eliminated. The most famous such development was with the Tatra cars under the leadership of Hans Ledwinka.

In 1930, Daimler-Benz AG entrusted Hans Nibel with the development of a small rear engine car based on the same principles. In 1931 the type W17 or 120 was created, a four-seat, equipped with two doors, vertical front and rear wheels and a four-cylinder boxer engine in the rear, with a displacement of 1200 cc and a power of 25 hp (18.4 kW). There were also attempts to row across built four-cylinder engines. In 1933 Mercedes built a vehicle with a front similar to the VW Beetle later and a far extensive tail. The front wheel of the type W25 D or 175 is slanted or tilted backwards, in the middle of the tail fin attached hood divides the oval rear window, so it anticipated the small oval two piece rear window of the Beetles known as "pretzel form". The "D" referred to the three-cylinder diesel engine OM 134 with an output of 30 hp (22 kW), but due to high noise level, this vehicle was again rejected. From this type, 12 test cars were assembled

The Mercedes-Benz 130 was presented in February 1934 at the Berlin Car Show. The car was powered by a four-cylinder 1308 cm³ engine installed longitudinally in the rear compartment. The motor had a power of 26 PS (19 kW) and was able to propel the small two-door coach at a speed of 92 km/h. The synchronised four-speed gearbox (which would be called later 3 + E by VW) is accommodated in front of the rear axle, the balance being provided by coil springs. The front axle was equipped two cross-leaf springs.

The Mercedes-Benz 150 was derived in 1935 from the 130 with only two seats and a more powerful engine, with 1498 cm³ and a power of 55 PS (40 kW). The top speed of the car was 125 km/h.

The car was only offered as a Sport Roadster. The gas tank, which in the case of the Mercedes-Benz 130 was installed over the engine, was transferred to the front compartment, and therefore there was no room for luggage there. The practicality of the 150 was therefore very limited, and the price of the car was quite high at 6600 RM ; as a comparison the Mercedes-Benz 170 V had a price of 5500 RM. The car was discontinued in 1936 due to poor sales.

The New Ashmolean: A Review

I am always in a state of anxiety when I enter an old and familiar museum after it has been refurbished. Too often, I return to discover that the delightful clutter of objects – itself a material testimony to a Victorian passion for collecting – has been shifted into the catacombs, and replaced by videos, interactive displays, flashing neon signs, and, most tantalizingly of all, by the occasional photograph of a genuine artefact. Imagine my trepidation when my favourite museum of all, the Pitt Rivers in Oxford, was closed for refurbishment. Jeannie and I delayed our return for months after it had re-opened, and it was a singular relief when we discovered that the displays had been left more or less untouched, and it was only the shop, the toilets and the staircases which had been modernised. It seemed an encouraging sign: perhaps there was no reason to fear the rebuilding of the Ashmolean.

I first returned to the Ashmolean in January, when my daughter and I had a spare half hour and wanted to see a Turner painting. My initial, fleeting impression, based on those rooms, was that not much had changed, and although the sensation of becoming lost in a space once so familiar was not entirely agreeable, I put my misgivings down to a mere nostalgic conservatism.

It was only on my second visit, in the company of Jeannie, who is currently studying the Anglo-Saxons, that the misgivings started to give way to despair. The Ashmolean used to have a vast collection of British archaeological material on display. To our bewilderment, all of the British artefacts were now in a single room, covering the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the mediaeval period, and even the Elizabethans. The most spectacular finds were all there – the Alfred jewel, the brooches studded with garnets – but other items were missing, and many of the exhibits were undated. Some were not labelled at all. We wandered around the rest of the museum, hoping that the other British exhibits would be in some other room.

It was a relief to discover that the Egyptian exhibits were all there, but we became increasingly frustrated as we made our way through the more heavily refurbished parts of the museum. The lighting was so poor that many exhibits were hardly visible, and one room, in defiance of any logic we could ascertain, contained Celtic weaponry alongside the skulls of early hominids, all of them unlabelled. No doubt the information will come eventually, but on the basis of the perfunctory labelling of the Anglo-Saxon objects, it is doubtful whether future visits will leave us any the wiser. Eventually we made our way to the room full of porcelain. This is undoubtedly the best exhibit in the museum: row upon row of brightly-lit glass cases show off an enormous range of quaint and curious objects from the mediaeval period through to the twentieth century, all of them clearly labelled, and all present and accounted for in a delightful, cluttered profusion.

Designers of museums and galleries have never been immune to the architectural hubris which tempts them to try to make their own buildings more overpowering than the objects they are designed to house. The new staircases in the Ashmolean are, no doubt, an architect’s dream come true: all those clean lines and great expanses of modern glass. At the risk of sounding like Prince Charles, I had better confess that I do not understand the modern passion for featureless glass. Glass with facets, painted glass, glass with flaws and bubbles: all of these fascinate me, but brash glass that reflects without distortion, and barely refracts, leaves me cold. However, this new space is open to criticism not only on the basis of taste, but also in terms of practicality. No doubt some visitors will revel in the vast airy space in the centre of the museum, where the staircases sweep upward from floor to floor. Unfortunately, we would have preferred to have seen that vertigo-inducing space filled with some of those exhibits from the catacombs, or failing that, with wider staircases to accommodate the enormous crowds the refurbishment has attracted. As it is, this open area feels less like a museum, and more like a richly furnished but impractically-designed entrance to a tube station. With senses over-stimulated, and heads pounding from all the clattering footsteps and jabbering voices in that echoing atrium, we retreated to the café, where we were relieved to discover that it is still possible to procure a cup of real tea: not Twinings.

The new Ashmolean is not the disaster it might have been – it still provides one of the most marvellous cultural experiences this country has to offer – but the changes are not a promising foretaste of the future of museum planning. It possesses some of the most delightful objects ever made by human hand, but somewhere in those catacombs, there lurk other objects which used to be on display, and it was these which cast light on the real lives of the makers of masterpieces such as the Alfred Jewel. The fundamental purpose of a museum is to enable the public to view and understand the artefacts in the museum’s possession, both sublime and prosaic. Museum designers and curators forget this, not perhaps at their own peril, but at the peril of those who will never see what used to be on display, and who will now always be wondering whether that delightful little unlabelled duck brooch belonged to the sixth, twelfth or sixteenth century.

All brass & copper construction.

Rotary barrel array is powered by a 9.6 volt cordless drill motor.

Working safety catch. and custom powere connector.

Hand built from reclaimed old and vintage tools/parts, junk, scrap and repurposed odds and ends, plumbing & heating supplies. I built it using only basic hand & power tools. The most sophisticated tool I have in my little shed is a cheap vertical drill press from a local hardware chainstore :-) (Oh I do own a Dremel as well lol ;-) )

I build as if its a real thing. I build/design with function, wear and tear and operability in mind. I have a fairly comprehensive knowledge of firearms design/history so I like to utilise this in my work (albeit I am crossing reality & practicality with fantasy & "what if" technology speculations ;) A balancing act between fantasy and reality :)... Im thinking of maybe fitting a fat bayonet to this weapon lol .. not practical at alll , but great fun looking and emotive in a "hollywood" fantasy way lol ... Maybe a torch slung underneath instead lol ;-)

IF MY THINKERING TALENTS MAY BE OF USE TO YOU, DROP ME A LINE ;-) ... kruki99@hotmail.com

Armenian Orthodox Christmas mass and procession inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem January 18, 2011. Church services and ceremonies are conducted in the Cathedral of Nativity all night long and until the next day.

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

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Amateur (or maybe less so) girls in some great high heels. I suspect that amateur girls wear heels for fashion, at the behest of their partner, or because they love wearing them. Much cooler than paid models who are probably wearing heels because they're getting paid to do it.

The vague element of increased practicality of heels that are slightly thicker than stilettos is a mirage, but makes this style of heel possibly cooler than a stiletto. :)

Being friends on Facebook with Lino means that from time to time you see him 'Like' something pretty cool.

Actually Lino like lots of things that are cool - but they don't always coincide with a LUGNuts design challenge that makes the most of it.

Fortunately, the two coincided this month, so I introduce the Kustom Ford Thundertruck. Part Ford 1961 Thunderbird Hardtop - in fact, mostly a Ford 1961 Thunderbird, but the the engine in the middle where the people would normally be, and the people in the front where the engine would normally be.

Pretty straightforward, except that it was pretty tricky.

Looks cool nonetheless. Bizarrely, other that Lino's like, and a google search that only turned up a Pintrest link, that's all I've got to work with.

And this month's LUGNuts' Challenge - the 113th, - 'For Your Exhibition' - yields a very exhibition worthy vehicles, regardless of sensible practicality.

A field test of vintage and vintage-styled equipment for an upcoming "expedition" planned for the summer.

Unlike the first field test, this second outing resulted in no equipment failures. I did, however, again have a problem with heel blisters, although less severe than during the initial hike in the "big boots." The second outing was of longer distance and duration -- about three miles in total -- with considerably more scrambling up and down slopes.

I have not yet repaired my leather whip holder, so for practicality I secured the whip with plastic zip ties. Not "period authentic," I know, but it worked.

I'm debating over "the look," or specifically, "the hat" to wear during the actual expedition: this safari-style fedora, or the pith helmet. Either one is appropriate circa-1910 style, so it really comes down to which hat the chicks think makes me look dreamier.

;-p

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

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Today that person will be Regina, a colleague and friend who – like Anya herself – combines a critical, intellectual approach to life with an open mind about its mysteries. She has eschewed the rigid beliefs of her parents, strict Southern Baptists, and the overall impression she gives is one of immense practicality and humor.

At the same time, she believes she has had prophetic dreams, and tells about an occasion when she and her then-boyfriend Jason spent an evening attempting psychic communication, each guessing the cards the other drew out of a pack with surprising success. "It was just one of those nights, you know? The lines of communication between us were just -- really clear," she smiles.

Regina doesn't discount rational explanations for these things -- subtle physical cues, for example -- but neither is she willing to write off the possibility that there are mystical aspects to human experiences. She’s had a Tarot reading done once before, and says it shed light on important issues during a pivotal moment in her life. "It was an assurance that I was doing the right thing by planning to leave Tennessee and that I shouldn't worry about losing Jason… I always like the romantic notion that someone told me the dark-haired man in my life would be The One if he went with me to New England -- and he did!”

I recall Anya's complex constellation of reasons for why someone chooses the cards they do: on the one hand, it's random, she says. Pure chance. On the other, "I think I unconsciously know where every card is, even though they're shuffled -- and maybe I give off signals that influence the person." And is there a third factor? Do people, in fact, pick cards because in some sense they're “meant to?” "Maybe," Anya grins. "Yeah, I think so."

Bathed in soft light, Anya glides the shuffled deck into a long arc in front of Regina, who has recently married Jason. Today she is 8 months pregnant -- ruddily, beautifully so. This fact has an effect on every aspect of her life at the moment, from the kinds of food she’s supposed to be eating (she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes last month and has to watch her sugar) to plans for how she wants her career to progress. So it’s not surprising that we’ve all got the baby on our minds as she hovers slender fingers over the cards.

Regina makes slow and deliberate picks, leaving them face down on the table. Anya sweeps together the rest of the deck and arranges a simple spread from the chosen seven cards: alternating rows of one and two cards each, forming a diamond shape on the smooth wood. It’s a spread, she explains, that is used to get a “general overview of your life as a whole. If you want, we can do a more specific reading later on.”

This Opel Zafira B from Lithuania, was driving along Willy-Brandt-Straße in central Hamburg. Even though the Zafira B is nearly 15 years old, they are popular cars for families and workers all around Europe, especially due to their practicality, though despite certain reliability issues having arisen too. The lack of stickers/seals on the plates suggest the car was recently imported to Lithuania, most likely from Germany.

Hamburg, Germany

This abandoned building was old St. Paul's Church. It was a German Evangelical church, founded in 1850 by northern Germans who spoke the Low German dialect. These northern Germans broke away from St. John's German Protestant Church because they felt that the southern Germans were trying to exert too much influence over the services. This building's design is a mixture of Greek Revival and Gothic. It never had a steeple, though at one point a clock sat on the top where the present-day cupola now sits. The abandoned drugstore on the lower level is not a modern-day intrusion; it was established when the church was founded to help provide financial security to the congregation and help pay off building costs. Good German practicality! This sits at 15th and Race Streets in Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati. See the next two photos in this set to see the elaborate entryway and the German sign marker on the front.

Nikon D700 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D @ISO6400 Handheld.

Well, it's been a while!

There's been far too much going on, not bad - just busy, but flickr has had to take a back seat, which isn't a bad thing every now and then. Anyway, I'm in Barcelona at the moment (again), so I offer a set of images from La Catedral, a vast soaring edifice in the old (medieval) city. The astute amongst you will notice that these are digital. No I haven't moved away from film, I'm still shooting it, plenty of it in fact, but the film shots are likely to be some time away because of the practicalities involved. So you'll just have to make do with nice conventional digi shots for now. (Although I am working on less conventional digi shots too! ;)

I know I owe loads of flickr/emails. I'm working on it.

A freak snowstorm - and a very wet one at that - making a premature appearance in New York City even before Halloween.

I used to live in New York City, spending four winters here. Three of them were snowless. So this is a very nasty surprise for me, especially now that I am visiting from balmy California for the first time in years.

At least I got some great photo opportunities out of this! This is only the third ever October snowstorm in New York City since the 1860s, and the first ever recorded snowfall of one inch in Central Park in October. Also as this snowstorm is so early, temperatures are not that cold yet, translating to bigger, wetter snowflakes.

Here, visitors to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum are caught in the snow. The line is stretching long outside, because the museum's famed rotunda is temporarily closed for installation of a new exhibit. Plus, much like other Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, this building is short on practicality and quite cramped inside.

This Exhibit Runs Feb 15, 2017 — Sep 10, 2017

A native of the South Carolina lowcountry, Carew Rice (1899 – 1971) was the son of James Henry Rice, Jr., a noted conservationist and newspaper columnist. As a student in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Carew Rice discovered the art of cutting silhouettes and worked from the Depression era up until 1970, when he cut silhouettes for South Carolina’s Tricentennial celebration.

Rice subtly challenged viewers with reductive renditions of Old South nostalgia. His cautionary tales were grounded in conservative values, but he liberally embraced the field hands, chain gangs, and working-class lifestyles of marginalized minorities. His black subjects, sometimes peppered with Gullah dialect, were love letters to people he lived among and respected.

Being an artist of practicality as well as of principles, Rice also cut picturesque lowcountry landscapes, church architecture, wildfowl, and Charleston’s intricate wrought iron gates to produce commercially viable merchandise. Some of these scenes were applied to drinking glasses and stationery; some of his characters became templates for stuffed dolls for children. He traveled the world creating silhouettes of politicians, royalty, and ordinary folks, and he became well known throughout the South for portraiture, landscapes, and scenes of everyday life meticulously rendered in this unusual and exacting medium.

Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos leads the Orthodox Christmas procession inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem January 6, 2011.

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

I have now entered the world of (retro) cycling! I have recently started my new career as a 'Home News Deliverer' for which the use of a bike is preferable and, disliking my dad's single speed Mountain Bike (which is almost useless for my round which has 8 fairly steep inclines), I posted a 'Wanted' ad on Freecycle to see if anyone had a bike and this is what I've ended up with, super! I believe this to be a 1974 model (going by the serial number underneath, and 74 are the only two numbers on there that would fit as a year....) .

It is far from perfect, though it is a lovely old thing to ride.

Since this photo it has been given a good wash, including removing the thick, hard grease on the chain and gears and re-lubricating, adjusting the brakes (Weinmann 810 on the back and 730 on the front-they have now gone from absolutely nothing to very gradually slowing down and then suddenly skidding...these are to be replaced ASAP [when my dad remembers to bring them home!], redoing the bar tape (which, as can be seen, had unraveled itself ) and doing a few touch ups to the paint work with Humbrol, which looked a near match on the tin...it really isn't. I have polished/de-rusted the chrome on the top of the forks using tin foil and water, and have made a start on the wheels and this weekend I'll replace all cables and housing.

Plans for the future include (in no particular order):

-Replace saddle, the current (Ranger) one is relatively comfortable though is wonky due to the rails sitting incorrectly (and seemingly irreparable), I'd like to replace it with a sprung one as, of course, there is no suspension on the actual frame.

-Add a front chain ring & derailleur, the cable guides are there which makes me think it may have been like this originally. The lower gears would make hill climbing on my round much easier (at the moment, it's difficult/impossible to get going again after stopping at a house half way up a hill)

-Replace the bar tape with something more comfortable

-Full repaint in a similar colour (Hammerite Smooth Yellow is supposedly close)

-Fit new mudguards/stays-the current stays are bent which is causing the current guards to sit unevenly/rub

-Fit a front and rear rack for practicality

-Fit a bottle holder (this will have to be cable tied on)

-Buy a pump to attach to the frame

-Replace the tyres, they are good though (the back in particular) are starting to crack.

-Of little importance at the moment, get some lights and a dynamo

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From Edmunds (http://www.edmunds.com/ford/flex/2009/review.html) -

It wasn't too long ago that minivans reigned supreme as the go-to choice of growing families across the country. In recent years, however, minivan sales have declined due to the arrival of seven-passenger crossover SUVs, which allow moms and dads to look and feel a little more stylish while transporting their broods. These crossovers don't offer as much utility, however. So what if an automaker attempted to marry the "cool factor" of a crossover SUV and the unbeatable practicality of a minivan's shoebox-like shape? The result would probably end up something like the 2009 Ford Flex.

With styling inspired by vintage vacuum cleaners and an overall shape that resembles a super-sized cross between a first-generation Scion xB and a Mini Cooper Clubman, it's safe to say there's nothing else quite like the Ford Flex on the road today. Though the Flex shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the capable but anonymously styled Taurus X, its daring design sets it apart from the legions of look-alike crossovers roaming our roads. Fortunately for Ford, the Flex's appeal is much more than skin-deep. For example, it offers one of the highest-quality interiors we've seen from Ford in a long time, replete with plentiful soft-touch surfaces and an expensive-looking design. Ford's innovative Sync MP3 player and phone interface system is also available, as is a Vista sunroof, which consists of four fixed glass panels that brighten up the cabin for second- and third-row occupants. Add a reasonably powerful 3.5-liter V6 to the mix, along with available all-wheel drive, and you've got all the ingredients of a crowd-pleasing people mover.

Featuring conventional rear doors instead of the maximally convenient sliding variety, the Flex nonetheless constitutes a compelling package for families who just can't stomach the idea of rolling in a blatantly utilitarian conveyance. Seven adults can fit comfortably inside its elongated cabin, and access to the third row is a cinch with the optional power-folding second-row seats, though a bit of a pain without them. The second-row seats also slide fore and aft, while an optional refrigerator inside the rear console keeps perishables cool while driving. With the rear seats flipped down and the second row flipped forward, the Flex offers a large cargo area, though minivans are still considerably more capacious.

It's hard to predict whether the new Ford Flex will be a success, but Ford deserves credit for boldly bringing such an unconventional yet well-thought-out offering into the marketplace. In theory, the Flex should appeal to any family looking for a winning combination of panache and practicality. We suggest that consumers looking at either a minivan or a large crossover SUV give it strong consideration.

All brass & copper construction.

Rotary barrel array is powered by a 9.6 volt cordless drill motor.

Working safety catch. and custom powere connector.

Hand built from reclaimed old and vintage tools/parts, junk, scrap and repurposed odds and ends, plumbing & heating supplies. I built it using only basic hand & power tools. The most sophisticated tool I have in my little shed is a cheap vertical drill press from a local hardware chainstore :-) (Oh I do own a Dremel as well lol ;-) )

I build as if its a real thing. I build/design with function, wear and tear and operability in mind. I have a fairly comprehensive knowledge of firearms design/history so I like to utilise this in my work (albeit I am crossing reality & practicality with fantasy & "what if" technology speculations ;) A balancing act between fantasy and reality :)... Im thinking of maybe fitting a fat bayonet to this weapon lol .. not practical at alll , but great fun looking and emotive in a "hollywood" fantasy way lol ... Maybe a torch slung underneath instead lol ;-)

IF MY THINKERING TALENTS MAY BE OF USE TO YOU, DROP ME A LINE ;-) ... kruki99@hotmail.com

This beautiful Georgian style home offers elegance as well as practicality.A long winding drive is warm and inviting.This unique home has both open areas for gathering of friends and family, as well as secluded nooks for privacy.Surrounded by the spectacular Cardinal course of the Country Club of North Carolina, this property is your own golf oasis that sits on 5+acres with large lawn areas and expansive trees, shrubs and flowers.

The many living areas range from the expansive back porch that stretches over the entire back of the house to the more secluded master private porch and the second story balcony. The living areas can be as formal or as casual as you like.The formal dining are, living room and foyer are great areas to entertain many guests.On the casual side, the upstairs media room is a great place to bundle up and relax. The screened porch off the kitchen eating area also is another space that feels cozy and relaxing.The back porch takes advantage of the gorgeous view, offering a covered living area to a quaint eating area and a screened porch with slate flooring.This is truly one of Pinehurst's most beautiful and exquisite homes.**)48hour notice to view property. According to CCNC, buyer must be a member of club prior to closing.

Offered by Parker Dunahay, HSP Realty Group . 910-235-0355 or 800-252-6815 Parker@ParkerDunahay.com www.ParkerDunahay.com

SAAB (of Sweden) had always made some oddball cars. This was not always a good way of returning profits to development. By the mid-1980s, it was clear that the luxury market, to which SAAB aspired, had consolidated to the 3-box sedan.

The 9000 was part of the Type Four program, a pooled platform which yielded large cars for Alfa Romeo (164), FIAT (Croma), Lancia (Thema), and the SAAB 9000. By the time all the cars had been launched, all but SAAB were now part of the wider FIAT combine. An approach was made in the 1990s for SAAB to also be purchased, but this was rejected.

The SAAB 9000, which had originally been launched as a large 5-door in 1984, was updated to include a second body design - a conventional saloon, in late 1988. The car was called the 9000 CD, and the chief market was the US.

On endearing feature of SAABs was their practicality and utility, and though the 9000 CD was more useful than most sedans, SAAB buyers actually preferred their cars as 5-doors. The 9000 CD continued until 1998, when the car was replaced by the SAAB 9.5, a second attempt at a GM-derived platform project. GM's ownership of SAAB came to a conclusion with the remnants of SAAB sold first to Dutch boutique manufacturer Spyker, after GM's bankruptcy in 2009. SAAB was declared insolvent in 2012, and the remaining assets purchased by Chinese owned NEVS.

Armenian Orthodox Christmas mass and procession inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem January 18, 2011. Church services and ceremonies are conducted in the Cathedral of Nativity all night long and until the next day.

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza hotel opened in 1931 and is a National Historic Landmark and charter member of Historic Hotels of America. This Cincinnati hotel features breathtaking French Art Deco that has been restored to its 1930's grandeur. With rare Brazilian rosewood paneling, indirect German silver-nickel light fixtures and soaring ceiling murals, our historic Cincinnati hotel is one of the world's finest examples of French Art Deco.

captainkimo.com/tamron-18-270mm-lens-review-by-captain-kimo/

Here's my personal review of the Tamron 18-270mm Lens. This review is more of a field test on practicality where I used this lens exclusively during my two month trip in Thailand.

Here be Ghostship and tis me second entry into ye LUGNuts All But Four

build challenge. She harkens back to the strange days of 60’s era show rods where a clever name and a weird theme be more important than practicality. On board this fine vessel ye got six wheels, round portal windows, ocean wave mosaics, a Captain’s steering wheel, treasure map and squawking parrot be the shifter. Also she has treasure chests for cam housings and the carburetors be king’s crowns of the finest gold! She can pull wheelies but with rear tires on pivots, she will still have four wheels touching terra firma…and should the captain fancy recreation more nautical, she carries a surf board appropriately named…The Plank! She has spinning screw ‘round back, like that of a real ship, and she flies the Jolly Roger up front, warning ye that tis be pirate’s business! You best give up your treasures, your pirate’s booty and your comments and affections here lest suffer the wrath of Blackbeard! Savvy?

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

Screened on Monday 13th of December 2001 at the Cinematheum Victoria, in the Church of the Ascension at the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation on the Mount of Olives).

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

This is going to be a project of passion, patience, and practicality! Every once in a while, I find the energy to start a new project. Thanks to my friend Randy Patty of FunStuffCustoms, I've been inspired to do a custom build of The Tick's Motorcycle. This is what is looks like so far, and my guess is that it's going to be a long time before I finish it, but hopefully it will be worth it.

Ford's forth generation Focus, codenamed C519 launched in 2018, replacing the previous C346 Focus in markets outside North America.

One semi-crossover variant, the Focus Active, was due to be built in China for export to the US, but was cancelled due to a trade dispute.

The C519 model retained the 5-door hatchback, saloon and estate models of the previous version, with the added Active variant a high-riding version of the hatchback or estate.

Most Focus C519 models are powered by 3-cylinder Ecoboost engines of 1.0L or 1.5L capacity, while 1.5L and 2.0L Panther 4-cylinder diesels are available, but with lower customer takeup due to market shift away from Diesels. A 2.3L Ecoboost is available in the performance ST trim.

The model shown is the high-specification Titanium Hatchback in one of the louder reddish-orange hues, which currently resides in my driveway (not driving much during COVID) as my company car.

I love the colour, and the practicality and functional performance are strong points. The fuel economy, and the lack of luxury feel are negatives.

And I really do mean "big"!!!! To give you an idea of scale, the above-pictured bowl is 9" in diameter! (Holy Bibimbap, Batman!) And no, just in case you're curious, I didn't eat it all myself. ;) I couldn't find a smaller bowl that'd hold all of the different types of namul, so went for aesthetic effect (i.e., to get a good photograph for the blog/cookbook) instead of practicality. Lots of leftovers if any friends & family would like to join me for today's lunch & dinner, and perhaps the next day's lunch & dinner too. ;)

Starting at 12 o'clock & going in a clockwise direction, here are the different namul: Marinated cucumbers, fern brake, scallion slivers, marinated beef, mung bean sprouts (soy beans), strips of dried nori, sautéed zucchini, sautéed carrots, sautéed spinach, & sautéed shiitake mushrooms. In the center: Sunny side-up egg and bibim chili sauce (made with gochujang, a hot & spicy Korean red chili pepper paste). And underneath it all, is sticky white rice (i.e., the same glutinous rice that's often used for sushi & also for various Asian desserts).

Recipe: TBA. (Still recovering from the cooking & clean-up. ;) )

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Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

An Israeli in Palestine, by Jeff Halper, Reading at the Educational Bookshop, Jerusalem, 25th February 2011

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

Armenian Orthodox Christmas mass and procession inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem January 18, 2011. Church services and ceremonies are conducted in the Cathedral of Nativity all night long and until the next day.

Shortly about me:

It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.

In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.

The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »

The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .

If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.

Sitka has a lot to offer vacationers. Sitka is not accessible by road. Sitka's weather and site on the outer coast with the archipelago make transportation inherently difficult, expensive, and inconvenient. By air, Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport offers service from jet and regional carrier Alaska Airlines and charter and bush community carrier Harris Aircraft Services. Delays in fall and winter as a result of Sitka's weather are frequent. Edinburgh airport is located on Japonski Island, which can be connected to Baranof Island from the O'Connell Bridge. The O'Connell Bridge, finished in 1972, was the initial vehicular cable-stayed bridge in america. Slower ferry travel is provided through the Alaska Marine Highway System. The ferry terminal is found seven miles (11 km) north of downtown. Sitka's location about the outer coast of Alaskan Panhandle is slowly removed from routes explain to you Chatham Strait. This, besides the tides of Peril Straits that enable mainline vessels through only at slack tide combine to bring about no designated service by way of a vessel and minimal service overall. However, the AMHS is often the mode of transportation associated with preference when the schedule proves convenient due to its much cheaper cost. Alaska Marine Lines, a barge and freight company, even offers the ability to move cars along with other communities coupled to the mainland by road systems. The Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers public bus transit along with the Alaska Dot. In 2008, the League of yank Bicyclists awarded Sitka the bronze level in bicycle friendliness making Sitka the initial bicycle-friendly community in Alaska.

There are many impressive accomodations in Sitka AK. For someone wanting ease and comfort and practicality we advise the Fairweather Dreams and Fairweather Suites vacation rental units managed by the people behind Fairweather Prints the renowned wearable art brand. Together with a number of very nice amenities they are walking distance from many of Sitka's major sightseeing attractions. When you're researching a family vacation to Sitka AK we've got several tips.

Sitka's many attractions include: Alaska Day, Alaska Raptor Center, Baranof Castle Hill, Naa Kah?di Dancers who perform inside the Sheet'k Kwan Naa Kahdi, Russian Bishop's House, Saint Lazaria National Wildlife Refuge, St. Michael's Cathedral, Saint Peter's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka Fine Arts Camp, Sitka Historical Museum, Sitka Jazz Festival, Sitka Lutheran Church, Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka Pioneer Home, Sitka Summer Music Festival, Swan Lake, Tongass National Forest, Whale Fest. The plant life and animals of Sitka and its particular surrounding area may also be a notable attraction. Day cruises and guided day trips (hiking) are large enterprises in Sitka. Floatplane "flightseeing" excursions certainly are a breathtaking approach to view the area's many sights from high above. Sitka's unique position for being straddled between the Sea and the most mountainous island inside the Alexander Archipelago creates an enormous variety of outdoor opportunities:

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I really like Campers shoes. For me, they are the best balance between looks, comfort and practicality that I've yet found. I wear them for work (front) and at other times (rear). I don't know what I would do without Campers.

I'm going to buy some more soon.

2.2 Bathroom plan

38/40

T/C:

Drawingetc: Very neat title block and your tech drawing is of a high standard. A few things to be aware of are below. In plan the basin taps will be longer than you have drawn them so that they are almost over the plug hole. The way that you have drawn them would mean the water would not reach the basin and spill everywhere. Include the thickness of the glass in the shower door and the cupboard behind the door. The WC and bidet have a few wobbly lines, practice creating a neat smooth line. (I wish - I did try!!!)

Planning: You have made a good effort with the planning. It may become annoying for the client to have to walk around the bath when they have been to the look in order to wash their hands. Always think about the practicalities.

The comparison between a pair of cargo shorts attached to a wall with duct tape and a banana fastened to a wall is quite intriguing! Here are a few reasons why some might find the cargo shorts more appealing:

1. Practicality: Cargo shorts are functional and can be worn, offering pockets and durability. A banana, on the other hand, is perishable and has a limited lifespan.

2. Durability: Cargo shorts are made to last, often from tough materials like ripstop fabric. A banana will eventually rot, making it a temporary piece of art.

3. Humor and Commentary: While Maurizio Cattelan's banana artwork, "Comedian," was a provocative commentary on the art world, using cargo shorts could be seen as a humorous twist, poking fun at the original concept while adding a layer of practicality.

Ultimately, the value and appeal of art are subjective, and what one person finds amusing or meaningful, another might not.

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 11/28/2024

A field test of vintage and vintage-styled equipment for an upcoming "expedition" planned for the summer.

Unlike the first field test, this second outing resulted in no equipment failures. I did, however, again have a problem with heel blisters, although less severe than during the initial hike in the "big boots." The second outing was of longer distance and duration -- about three miles in total -- with considerably more scrambling up and down slopes.

I have not yet repaired my leather whip holder, so for practicality I secured the whip with plastic zip ties. Not "period authentic," I know, but it worked.

I'm debating over "the look," or specifically, "the hat" to wear during the actual expedition: this safari-style fedora, or the pith helmet. Either one is appropriate circa-1910 style, so it really comes down to which hat the chicks think makes me look dreamier.

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“Trans Am Totem”

Marcus Bowcott

Canada

10 meters high, 11,340 kilograms

5 scrap cars and a cedar tree

Marcus Bowcott is a Vancouver based artist working in painting and sculpture. “Trans Am Totem”, by Vancouver artist Marcus Bowcott. The 10 meter high, 11,340 kilogram (33 foot, 25,000 pound) sculpture, located at Quebec Street and Milross Avenue, is composed of five real scrap cars stacked upon an old growth cedar tree. The artwork considers our consumer “out with the old, in with the new” culture in relation to the site, its history and Vancouver’s evolving identity.

In his artworks Marcus Bowcott arranges what remains of our throw-away consumer culture. As a metaphor his work uncovers an unpleasant darkness in our society, revealing the emotional bankruptcy that results from our dependence on cheap consumer goods which are almost always produced by unseen people on other continents. His beautifully twisting sculptures attempt to find something redeeming in the detris remaining from cycles of consumer desire and planned obsolescence.

“I draw inspiration and support from my family and friends. In the last few years I have made a full time commitment to my art, especially with the Vancouver Biennale installation of Trans Am Totem.”

“The automobile holds a unique position in our culture, It’s a manufactured want and symbol of extremes; practicality and luxury, necessity and waste. We can see this in the muscular Trans Am, the comfortable BMW, and the workhorse Civic. Trans Am Totem also questions the cycle of production and consumption”. – Marcus Bowcott.

By stacking smashed automobiles and levitating them high above the roadway, Bowcott’s sculpture serves to remind us of the ultimate responsibilities we bear to our planet and future generations. Trans Am Totem fantasizes a justified end to car culture even as countless automobiles zoom past on asphalt and concrete ribbons and ooze pollutants and spent carbon fuels into the atmosphere. Bowcott’s vision of nature triumphant subversively reminds ultimately of our ongoing contributions to global warming and further environmental degradation.

Before the introduction of heavy industry, this site was a shoreline of tidal flats and massive forest with old growth cedars and Douglas Firs in the vicinity of Musqueam, Squamish and Tseil-Watuth Nations. Later, False Creek became an industrial zone of sawmills, beehive burners and ringed with ever increasing collections of log booms. Just before Expo ’86 the mills where removed and the area transformed. Now the area is a constant flow of transportation and interconnections: residential tower blocks, commercial business and entertainment centers encircled by cyclists, light rail and most dominant of all – cars.