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Bundesaußenminister Guido Westerwelle auf dem Ölberg in Jerusalem. Westerwelle warnt vor Eskalation im Nahost-Konflikt.
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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.
Im Land der Mauer, Mathias Platzeck in Bethlehem
Dr. Michael Bröning has presented his book and moderated the discussion, The Politics of Change in Palestine: State-Building and Non-Violent Resistance.
“The Politics of Change in Palestine” discusses these changes. The book contradicts the prevalent myth that incompetent, corrupt, and uncompromising Palestinian decision-makers are responsible for the lasting stalemate in the Middle-East Peace Process. The book highlights recent political developments in Palestine that fundamentally redefine important parameters of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These include the re-invention of Hamas, reforms within the Fatah movement, state-building efforts of the Palestinian Authority and the surge of non-violent resistance.
More Information available at:
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.
General area of Roundup, Montana beside US Hwy. 12.
Had never seen one of these but knew instantly what it was. I remember my Dad telling of going up into the mountains of Wyoming in the 1960,s to see a setup like this, with a herder tending the band of sheep for months at a time. Clear channel radio at night was the entertainment.
It was setting at the end of the lane, so was able to take several photos of it and look around. The beauty of traveling alone, not sure that stopping to check this out would interest many beside me.
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History of the American Sheepwagon
(Text "Sheepwagon, Home on the Range" by Nancy Weidel 2001)
The sheepwagon is an object of fascination to many people today. The sheepwagon itself is a marvel of practicality and efficiency. And people often wonder who invented the sheepwagon. The traditional design of the sheepwagon, along with the placement of such defining interior features as bed, stove, table, and benches had become standardized by 1900, just sixteen years after it's invention. But not every sheepwagon was built just alike; in fact, quite the opposite is true. Designed to provide shelter and heat, mobility and storage, the sheepwagon was the ideal home for the herder.
Although the first wagons had only a canvas flap for a door, a Dutch door, or "stable door" as the English called it, quickly replaced the flap and became one of the sheepwagon's most prominent features. The door's top half could remain open while the bottom stayed shut. This feature served several purposes; with the top open, the herder could hear and see his sheep. The open top door also provided ventilation for the wagon and modulated the heat of the stove, which could be quite intense. A closed bottom door also kept out the herder's dogs and other animals. According to ranchers, however, the primary function of the Dutch door was to allow a herder or camptender to stand within the wagon - or even sit on the side bench or a box - and still be able to extend his arms through the open top door to hold the horses' reins when the wagon was being moved. The sheepwagon has retained its original interior configuration because the placement of its door on the front, and its component parts such as the bed and stove, utilized the small space in the most efficient manner possible.
One observation of the interior of the western sheepwagon was the remarkable resemblance to a ship's cabin, another version of a compact, efficient living space. Both have well-designed storage areas, built-in benches, retractable or fold-down tables, and a sleeping berth. A story is told of two old sheep-herders, both former sailors, who finally felt at home in the western desert which they described "like being on a dry sea." A term often applied to the deserts and high plains is "a sea of grass," the empty landscape consisting of only two elements, treeless earth against a huge sky, the undulating hills resembling waves on the ocean.
Although no documentary evidence appears to exist that would confirm it, most experts agree the first sheepwagons were probably improvised by sheepmen of the northern territories since it was here that they needed protection from the harsh weather. They began with a standard wagon box about ten feet long and three feet wide. The bows of such light freight of farm wagons could easily be covered with canvas and outfitted with perhaps a bedroll inside. Adding a built-in bunk and fastening a small stove to the floor were the next logical steps in the evolution of the crude house on wheels.
By the 1900s, as the sheep business continued to expand rapidly throughout the western states, sheepcamps were in demand. A rancher had a choice as to where he could obtain a sheepwagon. He might build one himself or obtain one through the local blacksmith. Blacksmiths played a key role not only in the invention and modification of the first sheepwagons, but also in the subsequent building and repair.
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Lisbon, Portugal.
The Renault Modus is a mini multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the French manufacturer Renault from September 2004 to 2012, in Valladolid, Spain. The production version is very similar to the concept car of the same name, which was presented at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. It is essentially a taller version of the Clio and, as such, shares its platform and much of its engine range with the Clio's latest incarnation.
Originally marketed as "a higher-range alternative to the Twingo and Clio", it is targeted at people who want the practicality and versatility of the larger Renault Scénic but without the added size. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus also gave rise to the current Nissan Micra and its monospace relative, the Nissan Note.
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.
Concert and exhibition opening in the evangelical Lutheran church of Augusta Victoria on The Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, on Friday the 16th of December at 6 a clock pm. The exhibition is a complete Biblical cycle of both The Old- and The New Testament developed by the Norwegian, surrealist painter Håkon Gullvåg. The exhibition was in 2005 made as a temporary decoration for Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, which is the national sanctuary of Norway. The motifs will through this show “come home” to their historical context, and will be displayed in the church during both Christmas 2011 and Easter 2012.
Opening speeches will be held by H. E. the Norwegian Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church affairs Rigmor Aasrud, and by the bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land the Rt. Rev. Dr. Munib A. Younan.
The concert that follows the exhibition opening will be held by the Norwegian chamber ensemble The Trondheim Soloists, the Norwegian musician and composer Henning Sommeroe, together with the Palestinian artist and composer Rim Banna.
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.
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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It really was America in the 50's today at my local garage, as not one, but two of the local 1950's American cars showed up on the forecourt, both immaculately kept and fabulously preserved both inside and out.
The first was a 1962 Ford Thunderbird, sporting the flared rear end and lavished wheel to roof in glistening chrome, a true motor for the discerning road-goer of the rock n' roll era.
The second was from the other side of the American motoring market, rugged practicality, and that was summed up in the 1950's by the Chevy Advanced Design. This particular model being a 1951 Chevy 3100 (½-ton).
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
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 designed this chevron diaper purse with the needs of parents in mind. This messenger diaper bag does it all in style. It is made with attention to detail and day to day practicalities in mind. Oh so stylish with no compromise on functionality. You are going to love it!
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
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.
Concert and exhibition opening in the evangelical Lutheran church of Augusta Victoria on The Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, on Friday the 16th of December at 6 a clock pm. The exhibition is a complete Biblical cycle of both The Old- and The New Testament developed by the Norwegian, surrealist painter Håkon Gullvåg. The exhibition was in 2005 made as a temporary decoration for Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, which is the national sanctuary of Norway. The motifs will through this show “come home” to their historical context, and will be displayed in the church during both Christmas 2011 and Easter 2012.
Opening speeches will be held by H. E. the Norwegian Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church affairs Rigmor Aasrud, and by the bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land the Rt. Rev. Dr. Munib A. Younan.
The concert that follows the exhibition opening will be held by the Norwegian chamber ensemble The Trondheim Soloists, the Norwegian musician and composer Henning Sommeroe, together with the Palestinian artist and composer Rim Banna.
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.
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.
Im Land der Mauer, Mathias Platzeck in Bethlehem
Dr. Michael Bröning has presented his book and moderated the discussion, The Politics of Change in Palestine: State-Building and Non-Violent Resistance.
“The Politics of Change in Palestine” discusses these changes. The book contradicts the prevalent myth that incompetent, corrupt, and uncompromising Palestinian decision-makers are responsible for the lasting stalemate in the Middle-East Peace Process. The book highlights recent political developments in Palestine that fundamentally redefine important parameters of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These include the re-invention of Hamas, reforms within the Fatah movement, state-building efforts of the Palestinian Authority and the surge of non-violent resistance.
More Information available at:
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.
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 section comprises a “collection” of 4 photographs which I saw – very briefly - about 25 years ago, just long enough for me to photocopy; and also a montage I have made up of all four together, along with the reverse of each. (1 is front of Back “A”, 2 the front of Back “B”, etc).
I did not know who the subjects were or even who the photographs belonged to. I suspect my colleague (sadly long since passed away), who was extremely into “antiques” saw them and immediately realised they were of historical significance to me - and managed to borrow them in order for me to make photocopies.
Thankfully the photocopier at work back then was a fairly good one and the detail captured is superb. Despite two of the photos bearing Caithness photographer details, it is clear from the photographs that all four depict officers of the Sutherland County Constabulary.
Numbers 1 and 2: - are from the (late) 1860s, and were professionally stamped on the reverse: WILLIAM AIRD / PHOTOGRAPHER / LOCHINVER.
Numbers 3 and 4:- show the details of the photographer, P (for Peter) Swanson, on the back within a very ornate design. No. 3 (obviously earlier than No.4) says Mr Swanson had studios in Irvine Ayrshire, near Glasgow) and Thurso, whereas No. says Wick and Thurso. Research reveals that he did not open his Wick Studio until 1887 and that he died in 1890. Chances are then that No. 4 was taken in 1887, and No. 3 a few years before.
Of particular interest is that the Constable in No. 1 (and I suspect I now know who he was – more later) bears the collar number 10 (and so does no. 3, and I suspect No. 4 also) whereas the officer in No. 2 is clearly “18”.
Now the force actually only ever had 12 men of ALL ranks (as late as 1871) – albeit 3 extra men were employed on Railway Construction duties and another 3 had been taken on to police the Kildonan Gold Diggings. So, as there is also the possibility another extra man was taken on as “additional” around that time, that would just achieve the “18” – in that the 18 men would include Sergeant/s (officially 1 but in practice 2 – a long story, to do with salmon fisheries). Soon afterwards the “gold” men were paid off - and some other members of the force were too, as the Police Committee cut their budget to the bone. So No.1 and 2 (seemingly taken at same place/time) can really be no later than 1871.
Now it will be noted that No. 3 is the only photo where the officer has a hat on. It is a shako or pill-box, and I surmise that this came in around the time Chief constable McHardy left the force to go to Inverness-shire. Prior to that, the force wore helmets, but the new Chief Constable, Roderick MacLean who till then had been Superintendent in Ross-shire, may well have decided on the headgear change - either through cost or practicality. The badge is similar to – but smaller than - the helmet badge, which of course would have been too large and too heavy for the far lighter pillbox hat.
I reckon No. 4 is the same man as Constable 10 in No. 1 and 3, only a wee bit older and less severe-looking. This could be – if it is who I think is – because he about to move out of the fairly remote North West of the County to the relative modernity (railway et al, and thus proximity to the bigger towns) of Bonar Bridge in the south east of the County (bordering with Ross & Cromarty).
Constable 18 I am unsure of – largely because the Sutherland Constabulary Personnel Register has obviously been filled out retrospectively and from memory (and thus many detailed such as transfers are either missing or sketchy)
Constable 10 however I do bow have an inkling of – I reckon he is James CRAIGHEAD.
James Craighead was an Agricultural Labourer before he left his native Aberdeenshire and joined the Metropolitan Police in London, where he served for 3 years and 9 months.
Then on 18th December 1864, aged 33, he moved to Sutherland Constabulary. The Aberdeen connection was of course prevalent in the Sutherland force. The then Sutherland Chief Constable (Peter Ewen) and Deputy Chief (Sgt George Bridgeford) had both begun their police careers in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire forces respectively. Doubtless PC Craighead had been recommended to one or both of them. It was by no means unusual for a man from the Highlands (or indeed also Grampian Region - North East Scotland) to find no vacancies in local forces, and it would therefore be suggested by the local Chief Officer they should apply to a “South Country” force, gain experience there and await a vacancy nearer to home. Many did just that, while others of course never did - as they perhaps did not fancy the onus of being on duty 24 hours a day in rural location, when used to working shifts (and then going home to be clear of duty until their next shift) and set (and undisturbed) days off!
Here I digress – Sutherland only rarely took men on, and it was very unusual to take on more than one at a time (only for special instances such as railway construction and gold diggings). So it is fascinating that TWO officers were appointed on 16th December 1864 – PC James Craighead and PC George Melvin. George, was – just like James – a native of Aberdeenshire, and also had previous police service, namely 5 years in Fifeshire Constabulary. It may just be a coincidence but the Deputy Chief of Fife at that time (and since 1862) was none other than Alexander McHardy (also from Aberdeenshire) who had been Sergeant and Deputy Chief of Sutherland (under Mr Ewan) from 1859 to 1861 until he went to Fife – and he would be coming back as Chief in 1866 to replace Mr Ewan.
For both men, both of Aberdeenshire stock, both in their early 30s with substantial police experience and obviously both having expressed an interest in extremely rural policing - to both be taken on at the same time is surely much more than coincidence!
One wonders if PC Melvin (whose early career moves are unfortunately not recorded in the Register) was doing duty in the Lochinver area along with PC Craighead and the opportunity was taken for both to be photographed?
PC Craighead moved to Lochinver from Melvich in 1866 and appears to have been there until 1870, which fits the bill time-wise for photos 1 and 2.
The rather vague transfer records show he was thereafter at Lairg between 1873 and 1875, then there is a gap.
The 1881 (Caithness) census shows PC Craighead in the Reay Parish (but that would be because he was then based at Melvich, just along the road, over the County boundary in Sutherland). He was then 51, and his birthplace is given as Longside, Aberdeenshire. His wife Hannah (aged 49, born at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire) and son James F, aged 14 (born at Assynt in Sutherland) completed the household. The Force records show (again likely done from memory) that he was at Melvich from 1882 to 1887 before moving to Bonar Bridge to complete his service.
Melvich is on the north coast of Sutherland and is only 17 miles along the coast from Thurso in Caithness -the largest town in the area. In those days if one wished to get from NW Sutherland to anywhere on the east coast of Sutherland the best route was via Thurso, especially since the railway arrived there in 1874.
Chief Constable Peter Ewen resigned and left the force on 15th June 1866, after some form of disagreement with the Police Committee. Thus Sergeant (possibly with personal unofficial “rank” of Inspector) George Bridgeford, as Deputy Chief Constable, was to run the force single-handed for two months until Mr Ewen’s successor was in place. That man was Alexander McHardy, already mentioned (while Sergeant in the Sutherland force he had previously held the Deputy Chief Constable post until “transferring” to Fife Constabulary). Mr McHardy remained at Dornoch until December 1882 when he was appointed Chief Constable of Inverness-shire. Mr Bridgeford (by then officially an Inspector) again took command, as it was not until the following June that a new Chief Constable was in place.
On 8th June 1883 Roderick MacLean, then Superintendent and Deputy Chief constable of Ross & Cromarty Constabulary, became the third Chief Constable of Sutherland. Sadly, his reign was brief as he died on 7th April 1887. As a result the man who stood in pending a new Chief being selected was – you’ve guessed it – George Bridgeford. It took three months before a new Chief Constable was appointed, this time a police Inspector from Inverness-shire, Malcolm Macdonald, an imposing figure who would remain in post until he too died in service in 1906.
PC Craighead retired from the force on pension (unfortunately I do not have any details) on 15th May 1891 on reaching 60.
PC Melvin is known to have served at Bonar from 1881 to 1888 and then from 1888 to 1891 at Lairg. On 26th May 1891 he moved to Rosehall, where he retired on 14th February 1892, presumably compulsorily as he would be then have also reached 60 years of age. In November his wage was increased from 25/- (£1.25p) to 26/2d (£1.31p), and when he retired he was awarded an annual pension of £36.17/4d. (£30.76) which was 14/- (14 shillings; £0.70p) per week.
Unfortunately research has failed to locate their graves – certainly not in Sutherland – so it is not known whether they enjoyed a long and relaxing retirement. It certainly seems as if both would have retired back home to Aberdeenshire.
I bet they had a few stories to tell of their time in Sutherland!
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.
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).
Cozy up to a furniture collection that marries the beauty of a rich finish with the practicality of built-in storage. Boasting clean lines and generous open and enclosed shelves, the Skyline Collection turns a living room or entertainment area into an attractive, functional space where it's easy to relax. Grooves on the doors and drawers of each piece lend a trendy appeal to the finish, which is further enhanced by sleek metal handles. Built-in lights bathe your favorite treasures in a warm glow, drawing the eye to your precious collectibles and belongings and turning ordinary furniture into an extraordinary showcase. Consisting of 3 separate pieces, the collection is configurable to fit your specific space requirements.
Available in 2 finishes (Sumptous Cherry & Chocolate)
Gâtez-vous avec ce mobilier qui marie la beauté de notre fini cerisier somptueux tout en étant doté de pratiques espaces de rangement intégrés. Grâce à ses lignes épurées et à ses nombreuses tablettes, la collection Skyline permet de transformer une salle de séjour ou un coin divertissement en un espace attrayant et fonctionnel où il est facile de se détendre. Les rainures agrémentant les portes et les tiroirs de chaque article confèrent un charme des plus branchés, lequel est rehaussé par les sobres poignées en métal. La chaude lumière que diffuse l’éclairage intégré met en valeur vos trésors préférés, en attirant l’oeil sur vos précieux objets de collection et en métamorphosant un simple meuble en une vitrine extraordinaire. Les trois articles de cette collection peuvent s’agencer de manière à convenir à vos besoins particuliers en matière d’espace.
Bundesaußenminister Guido Westerwelle auf dem Ölberg in Jerusalem. Westerwelle warnt vor Eskalation im Nahost-Konflikt.
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.
Great Deal, Ford Windstar 2001 here at Drivehere.com for only $500.00 Down Payment.
Come and Visit Drivehere.com and get this vehicle today!
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Much of the Ford Windstar's reputation is based on safety. And in the highly contested minivan market, that's a pretty good piece of turf upon which to stake a claim. In the many years it has been tested, the Windstar has earned the U.S. government's highest frontal crash-test rating for both the driver and front passenger. Additionally, the Windstar can be equipped with optional side-impact airbags that give the minivan top government marks for side-impact crash safety. Ford has gone even further for 2001, equipping its minivan with dual-stage airbags that deploy based on information provided by new crash severity sensors, seatbelt usage sensors, and a driver's seat position sensor. A low tire-pressure warning system is new, as are safety-belt pretensioners.
Windstar is offered in five different trim levels -- LX, SE, SE Sport, SEL and Limited. The LX is the only trim that can be ordered in three-door form; the rest are four-doors. Power-sliding doors are available on all but the LX.
The Windstar's interior in fairly agreeable, and for 2001 Ford has made minor trim upgrades. There is a new Family Entertainment System with an overhead screen to keep young children occupied. The Dual Media audio system is still available, which allows front-seat passengers to listen to one media such as radio or tape while rear-seat passengers can listen to a separate media (such as a CD) through headphones. Our main complaint about the interior of all Windstars is a lack of legroom for second- and third-row passengers.
On the top-line Limited, you'll now find power heated seats; a memory system for the driver seat, mirror and pedals; a wood and leather steering wheel; chrome door handles; and dual-blade sun visors. The Limited can be identified by its unique 10-spoke aluminum wheels and special Light Parchment Gold paint (black is optional). Inside, floor mats are embroidered with Limited script and door panels have wood grain trim.
Windstar has several new option groups worth noting. The Family Security Group II includes self-sealing tires, a perimeter anti-theft system, a reverse-sensing system and traction control. The Value Group includes an AM/FM cassette and tilt steering with cruise control. The Power Group adds adjustable pedals and a power driver seat. There is also the Convenience Group that includes adjustable pedals, a center-bin storage cover, an illuminated sun visor, interior storage nets and power-heated signal mirrors.
On the road, the Windstar comes up a bit short in terms of ride quality. But overall, it provides a good blend of everyday practicality, useable performance and innovative features. It is also wrapped in a shell that will protect your loved ones from all but the most serious crashes, when properly restrained. As long as you don't need to haul adults in back on a regular basis, it should serve your needs well.
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A new season colourway update of the classic Rainbow collection, the bright Rainbow International jacket from English heritage brand Barbour is ideal for adding style and practicality to your spring/summer wardrobe. Featuring a mix of handy pockets to keep you organised in style, a classic corduroy collar, Barbour front logo patch and an adjustable belt to cinch in the waist. This young, energetic style of Barbour jacket will stay a staple in your wardrobe for season after season.
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
Was testing different ways of presenting the cone. Spade or scoop. After numerous attempts with the scoop, decided to go with the spade as it looked more organic and freeform, compared the the perfectly round scoop.
K took a look at the photo and the first thing he sad was "That's got to drip". Second thing he said was "Call it the minute scoop". Guess there is a trade off between me wanting it to look organic and generous and the practicality of it since being in tropical Singapore its not the most friendly weather for gelato stability.
On the other hand, having such hot weather and the speed at which Singaporeans work(eat), it might get eaten before it has a chance to melt.
While the thought of a tiny bath in a Nivea tin is certainly amusing, the practicalities are, to say the least, challenging. Imagine trying to cram yourself into that little blue disc. First, you'd need to invent a shrinking ray, which is a whole other project. Then, you'd have to deal with the lid. It's a tight fit for your fingers, so imagine trying to navigate a whole body in there. You'd be wedged in, unable to move, and probably smell faintly of a grandmother's purse for the rest of the day.
Even if you managed to contort yourself into the tin, the water situation would be comical. A thimbleful of lukewarm water, perhaps a single tear of despair, would be all you'd get. You'd be more "moistened" than "bathed." And let's not forget the cleanup. The little crescent of water would slosh out with every tiny twitch, leaving a puddle on your bedside table. A Nivea tin bath is less of a luxurious soak and more of a deeply regrettable, slightly greasy life choice.
Now here's a wacky one, built in 1970 this machine attempted to marry four-door practicality with a design we'd only ever seen in episodes of UFO!
From now on you will address me as Commander Straker!
According to the blurb:
"With rear-hinged back doors, turbo gauges set into a pod that swings out with the driver's door and a 'manometer' to measure air pressure on the car's hull, the SRV illustrated Vauxhall's forward thinking approach to engineering and design, which still exists today (if the spontaneously combusting Zafira is anything to go by, that statement is a stretch!)
SRV was largely the work of Wayne Cherry, the American who headed up Vauxhall design well into the 1970's. Very much a concept, with no pretense at production viability, Cherry claimed the car's shape was inspired by the cab-forward Le Mans racing cars of the time, although a mock 2.3L Slant-Four engine formed from wood GRP and aluminium nipped in the bud any illusions of actual power and performance!
But SRV's flush door handles, electric self-levelling suspension and aerofoil to improve downforce were all remarkably prescient for the time."
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.
Bundesaußenminister Guido Westerwelle auf dem Ölberg in Jerusalem. Westerwelle warnt vor Eskalation im Nahost-Konflikt.
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.
Ayesha Al Quds cordially invited to participate in its launching event, the “Jerusalem Ka3ek Festival” on Sunday October 23rd 2011 at Dar il Tiffel School in Sheikh Jarrah.
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.
Im Land der Mauer, Mathias Platzeck in Bethlehem
Dr. Michael Bröning has presented his book and moderated the discussion, The Politics of Change in Palestine: State-Building and Non-Violent Resistance.
“The Politics of Change in Palestine” discusses these changes. The book contradicts the prevalent myth that incompetent, corrupt, and uncompromising Palestinian decision-makers are responsible for the lasting stalemate in the Middle-East Peace Process. The book highlights recent political developments in Palestine that fundamentally redefine important parameters of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These include the re-invention of Hamas, reforms within the Fatah movement, state-building efforts of the Palestinian Authority and the surge of non-violent resistance.
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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.
Nikon D90 + 50mm 1.8D
Bukit Melawati Kuala Selangor
Talent : Praktica BX20 + Carl Zeiss Jena 28mm f/2.8
I designed this chevron diaper purse with the needs of parents in mind. This messenger diaper bag does it all in style. It is made with attention to detail and day to day practicalities in mind. Oh so stylish with no compromise on functionality. You are going to love it!
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. :)
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
On Friday we toured the S. C. Johnson & Son headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. Johnson Wax's Administration Building and Research Tower are registered U.S. Historic Landmarks and were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, commissioned by H. F. Johnson.
The Research Tower is no longer used, having been declared a safety hazard in 1982 because of its narrow stairwells. The tower is eight stories tall, consisting of a round core surrounded by a square exterior of brick and Pyrex tubing. Each level has a square floor and a round mezzanine overlooking it — you can sort of see the round core mezzanines in the photo here if you squint.
Wright hit upon the idea of using Pyrex tubing as "windows" as a way to admit natural light while obscuring the view of anything outside. He originally wanted to build the facilities on the prairie outside of Racine, but when the Johnsons sited it in the city for practicality, the tubing allowed him to block the employees' views of surrounding buildings.
More here: my.journaltimes.com/post/wright-in-racine/a_rare_tour_ins...
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).
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From Automobile Mag (http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/0412_mercedes_cls500/index.html) -
Which brings us to the original question provoked by the CLS: If Mercedes has the CL and CLK coupes and the E- and S-class sedans, what's the point of the CLS? The beautiful thing is that there is no point, except to create a slobber-inducing car. Sure, you could get most of the CLS's running gear in an E500 for less money, but compared with the CLS, the E500 is like Ashlee Simpson next to Jessica Simpson. It's a fine-looking car, but it doesn't cause passersby to swallow their gum doing a double-take. Since the Jaguar XJ went all upright, the Maserati Quattroporte is arguably the only four-door that approaches the CLS's level of sensuality. The CLS might not be a coupe itself, but that's what it's gunning for.
And that's why the underlying message rings true: the CLS is something new. It's sedan as sex object, a sculpted, sultry redefinition of the premise that sedans, no matter how fast, are restrained by the dictates of four-door practicality, and that's an idea original enough to stand on its own.
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.
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.
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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Car hunting.
ABOUT:
Me and hubby decided to get a new car. Well, not a "new" car but more like a new "used car" haha.. We've been looking in those newspaper ads as well as online ads and today we officially start the car hunting ;p
This skort or skirt with built-in shorts are comfy enough to wear running around town to look at cars. The gladi sandals are the best companion too. I decided not to bring a bag for practicality so I tote a purse instead.
- multi-stripe shirt bought in singapore
- Grey pleated skort (skirt short) - thrifted and vintage
- brown croc belt
- ethnic necklace
- gold purse - free from bonus gift
- brown FOSSIL watch
- TopShop Gladiator sandals
- NAUGHTY bow headband
Testing a Brompton for day-to-day practicality, including a visit to the recycling point. The huge front bag was crammed full of a month's worth of plastic bottles, but I still needed my rack bag to take the rest! Who needs a car for that? I could have made the same trip on my upright tourer-mtb using four panniers, or for even more capacity I could have added the rack bag and my messenger bag.
This is an older short wheelbase T6 model: six gears, carrier rack and front luggage block. Although it folds beautifully, for someone my height and leg strength it's an awful bike to ride compared with my Dahon Helios SL. That has faster wheels, more cockpit space for longer reach, bar ends, 9 gears, V-brakes, a long-enough seatpost, and it weighs about 19lbs. I wonder what newer Bromptons with the longer frame and lower handlebars would be like on Edinburgh's hills?
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).
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).
Concert and exhibition opening in the evangelical Lutheran church of Augusta Victoria on The Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, on Friday the 16th of December at 6 a clock pm. The exhibition is a complete Biblical cycle of both The Old- and The New Testament developed by the Norwegian, surrealist painter Håkon Gullvåg. The exhibition was in 2005 made as a temporary decoration for Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, which is the national sanctuary of Norway. The motifs will through this show “come home” to their historical context, and will be displayed in the church during both Christmas 2011 and Easter 2012.
Opening speeches will be held by H. E. the Norwegian Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church affairs Rigmor Aasrud, and by the bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land the Rt. Rev. Dr. Munib A. Younan.
The concert that follows the exhibition opening will be held by the Norwegian chamber ensemble The Trondheim Soloists, the Norwegian musician and composer Henning Sommeroe, together with the Palestinian artist and composer Rim Banna.
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.
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.
General area of Roundup, Montana beside US Hwy. 12.
Had never seen one of these but knew instantly what it was. I remember my Dad telling of going up into the mountains of Wyoming in the 1960,s to see a setup like this, with a herder tending the band of sheep for months at a time. Clear channel radio at night was the entertainment.
It was setting at the end of the lane, so was able to take several photos of it and look around. The beauty of traveling alone, not sure that stopping to check this out would interest many beside me.
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History of the American Sheepwagon
(Text "Sheepwagon, Home on the Range" by Nancy Weidel 2001)
The sheepwagon is an object of fascination to many people today. The sheepwagon itself is a marvel of practicality and efficiency. And people often wonder who invented the sheepwagon. The traditional design of the sheepwagon, along with the placement of such defining interior features as bed, stove, table, and benches had become standardized by 1900, just sixteen years after it's invention. But not every sheepwagon was built just alike; in fact, quite the opposite is true. Designed to provide shelter and heat, mobility and storage, the sheepwagon was the ideal home for the herder.
Although the first wagons had only a canvas flap for a door, a Dutch door, or "stable door" as the English called it, quickly replaced the flap and became one of the sheepwagon's most prominent features. The door's top half could remain open while the bottom stayed shut. This feature served several purposes; with the top open, the herder could hear and see his sheep. The open top door also provided ventilation for the wagon and modulated the heat of the stove, which could be quite intense. A closed bottom door also kept out the herder's dogs and other animals. According to ranchers, however, the primary function of the Dutch door was to allow a herder or camptender to stand within the wagon - or even sit on the side bench or a box - and still be able to extend his arms through the open top door to hold the horses' reins when the wagon was being moved. The sheepwagon has retained its original interior configuration because the placement of its door on the front, and its component parts such as the bed and stove, utilized the small space in the most efficient manner possible.
One observation of the interior of the western sheepwagon was the remarkable resemblance to a ship's cabin, another version of a compact, efficient living space. Both have well-designed storage areas, built-in benches, retractable or fold-down tables, and a sleeping berth. A story is told of two old sheep-herders, both former sailors, who finally felt at home in the western desert which they described "like being on a dry sea." A term often applied to the deserts and high plains is "a sea of grass," the empty landscape consisting of only two elements, treeless earth against a huge sky, the undulating hills resembling waves on the ocean.
Although no documentary evidence appears to exist that would confirm it, most experts agree the first sheepwagons were probably improvised by sheepmen of the northern territories since it was here that they needed protection from the harsh weather. They began with a standard wagon box about ten feet long and three feet wide. The bows of such light freight of farm wagons could easily be covered with canvas and outfitted with perhaps a bedroll inside. Adding a built-in bunk and fastening a small stove to the floor were the next logical steps in the evolution of the crude house on wheels.
By the 1900s, as the sheep business continued to expand rapidly throughout the western states, sheepcamps were in demand. A rancher had a choice as to where he could obtain a sheepwagon. He might build one himself or obtain one through the local blacksmith. Blacksmiths played a key role not only in the invention and modification of the first sheepwagons, but also in the subsequent building and repair.
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