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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).
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).
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.
Manufacturer: Holzer Motoren Werke AG
Nationality: Germany
First assembled: November 27, 2053
Birthplace: Sinzheim, BaWü, Germany
Engine: 3.7 L Twin-turbo W6
HP: 591 BHP
0-60: 4.3 Seconds
Top speed: 165.00 MPH
Holzer's legendary 3000 sportscar earned its status for a litany of reasons. There's simply how long the nameplate has been around, with entire generations of fans having come and gone in it's even-lengthening lifespan. There's how refined the nameplate has become over time, with Holzer using everything at its disposal to ensure a sublime driving experience unlike anything out there. It's also the practicality and versatility the nameplate has continued to provide, something other sportscars struggle with to this day. To a more debatable extent, there's the design, which while Holzer faithful see it as timeless and elegant, others see it as tired and in desperate need of something radically new. One thing that absolutely isn't up for debate is how adaptable the nameplate has been. Multiple platforms in the 3000's history have done just about everything a car can do. It's been a comfortable grand tourer, a lazer-focused track machine, a technological testbed, to a purebread road-racing legend. With its primary intention as a more livable sportscar, one probably wouldn't think of the 3000 as something fit for going off-road. They'd be very, very wrong. The 3000 history has seen just as much sand and mud as its seen tarmac, and its a piece of its history that Holzer is anything but ashamed of. If anything, the 3000's surprising off-roading prowess is seen as a bit of a badge of honor among the company itself and their fanbase.
Holzer's adventures off the pavement began when they entered the 1975 World Rally Championship. At this time the original platform of the 3000, the model number "501", was still in production after over a decade. It would not win the overall WRC championship of that year, losing to Italian rivals Stella-Nicola, but that's not what's important. What is important is when the championship arrived in Kenya for the infamous Safari Rally. Active since the 50s, the Safari Rally was historically regarded by then as one of the harshest on the calendar and has arguably only gotten tougher. The sheer variety in terrain from fine powder to rough valley roads could shake up even the most experienced drivers, and it would only get worse with rain, turning most of these road into deep, thick mud. Kenya's various wildlife made for an interesting hazard as well, with modern teams needing air support to warn drivers ahead of time if any four-legged spectators could cause trouble. Cars for this event were specifically strengthened for this event, featuring beefier tires, increased right height, bullbars, bright rally lights to warn the aforementioned wildlife, and even snorkels for deeper water crossings. Safari was well-known for being one of the fastest rallies, but drivers that were more cautious and reliable usually came out on top. Which is how Holzer came out on top in the '75 Safari Rally. The 3000 rally car proved to be surprisingly hardy against the brutal Kenyan terrain, and was one of the few cars to even reach the finish line. Holzer even had the distinction of being the only team to finish without any major mechanical issues. This stunning performance gave higher-ups at Holzer some interesting ambitions, and in 1983 a special iteration of the 3000 would find itself at the infamous Dakar Rally. One of the toughest rally raid events on earth, it was certainly something else to see a small european sportscar as a serious entrant. Holzer made sure the 3000 was ready, though. Extremely modded suspension, an experimental four-wheel drive system prepped for an upcoming roadcar, and a toughened W6 engine ensured the 3000 was ready for nothing short of outright war. It paid off, with the 3 cars Holzer entered taking 1st, 2nd, and 5th overall. Bolstered by this high-profile win, Holzer would take this 3000 to other rally raid-style events, most notably becoming a common sight at the Baja 1000 in North America. The 3000 was now a staple nameplate in motorsports, both on and off road.
With such a history in rallying like the 3000's, many owners would take to modifying their cars for off-road use. A lift kit and roof rack are some of the most popular modifications for vintage 3000s, and its virtually guaranteed a Holzer is going to appear whenever a classic rally is being held. Some Holzer purists abhor this trend of "Baja" 3000s, but considering Holzer's own history its undeniably in the spirit of what the 3000 is about and what its capabilities are. Its to the point where some more high-profile tuning companies take vintage 3000s and completely remake them with bespoke components, leaving very little of the original car by the end. The thing that made all these "Baja 3000s" special was that despite their extensive modifications, they were commonly street-legal. For the longest time, Holzer themselves never did anything similar with later 3000 models, nor even racing them in off-roading events. The "Baja 3000" was strictly an enthusiast creation for decades. It wasn't until the early 21st century that Holzer both properly acknowledged its history and the certain subset of enthusiasts it created by making the Baja 3000 official during the nameplate's "526" model years. Seriously, Holzer called this trim the 3000 Baja, and it did a great job honoring the past. Noticeably lifted ride height on all-terrain rally tires, front and rear brush guards, a roof rack, all great for taking the 3000 back off the pavement. Sure, there were tuning companies that could make the 3000 more extreme, but Holzer's official interpretation had the advantage of balancing great off-roading capability with the daily usability the 3000 nameplate was famous for. Another thing this official 3000 Baja had was exclusivity. 1,500 ever where, produced for only 1 year. To this very day 3000 Bajas catch quite the pricetag on second hand markets and auction circles, and the Baja name is now considered a legacy name. It wouldn't appear in later models after the "526" years, at least not until the middle of the 21st century when the 3000 was right in the middle of its "553" model. In 2052 a 553-model 3000 test mule was spotted on Holzer's proving grounds in Sinzheim, Germany. Beefier tires, a lifted ride height and front/rear brush guards were obvious tells of just what this car was for despite the heavy testing camouflage on it. In spring of 2053, the 70th anniversary of Holzer's victory in Dakar, the secrecy stopped and the 3000 Baja made a triumphant return. Holzer promised that this iteration of the nameplate wasn't just better than the prior iteration in every way, but one of the best off-road performance cars to be produced at the time. From the specs they were showing off at the new 3000 Baja's unveiling, it sure seemed like Holzer knew what they were saying.
The latest 3000 Baja is based on the Monaco S trim level, right down to the same powertrain; the turbocharged 3.7 L W6. Holzer's bread and butter, this powertrain has nearly a century's worth of refinement behind it, and in the Baja it even gets a boost. While the Monaco S tops out at 553 HP, the Baja is boosted to nearly 600 HP. Does that make the Baja faster? Not exactly. The Monaco S has a 0-60 of under 4 seconds, while the Baja is over. The Monaco S has a top speed nearing 200 MPH, but the Baja is limited to just 165. Sounds like a downgrade on paper, but that couldn't be further from the truth. While the Monaco S is limited to paved surfaces, the Baja can hit its speeds virtually anywhere. Ride height for the Baja is by standard at 6 inches, but can be raised upwards to 9 at the flip of a switch. Combined with titanium front and rear skid plates and chunky off-road tires, the Baja is the most rugged 3000 variant ever conceived right off the bat, and it doesn't even stop there. To really get an idea of the kind of terrain the new Baja is meant to handle, look at the front corner. Those flaps sticking out at the sides aren't pieces of aero. They're basically mudflaps, meant to stop muddy water from splashing up towards the windshield and obscuring visibility. They also help keep the roof-mounted rally lights clean, so that the Baja can operate in dark conditions or foggy weather. Inside the Baja is an interior that still meets up with the standards for Holzer's refinement, but it's certainly not as luxurious or practical. The comfy leather seats from the Monaco S are replaced with race-spec bucket seats. The rear seats are also gone entirely to not just save weight, but make room for a roll cage. One of the most notable visual alterations for the Baja is with the rear window. Specifically the lack of one, as that's where the full spare wheel is mounted. Rear visibility for the driver of a Baja is now entirely handled by a backup camera. Just above that spare tire on the Baja's roof is the roof rack, along with some very important equipment for anyone planning to take their Baja on a particularly extreme rally raid. Every Baja comes standard with a large fluid canister, recovery boards, and a large travel box. In this box is a foldable shovel, collapsible ladder, a fold-out 2-person tent, flares, an electronic GPS beacon, and a basic survival kit including items like a first aid kit, fire starters, and rations. With this latest Baja, Holzer was determined to really bring the rally raid experience to their roadcar lineup in every regard.
Right when the latest 3000 Baja was unveiled, Holzer opened up preorders. In little under 4 hours, the $275,000 Baja sold out entirely. Holzer stated that the Baja was going to be a limited model like other models before it that bore the name, only being produced in 2053 with a total production number of 1,983 cars to ever leave the plant in Sinzheim. Many Bajas disappointingly ended up as collectors items, never seeing a surface more treacherous than a few potholes. Some however would find their way off the streets and into the wilds. One privateer racing team even went as far as to do something Holzer didn't; take the Baja racing. In the 2054 Baja 1000 in California, a race-prepped 3000 Baja was entered in the Class 3 division. Besides some class-mandatory mods to allow it to compete, the 3000 Baja was basically stock, as it left the Sinzheim plant. And it was still competitive against other heavily-modified vehicles, scoring 2nd place in the class having only lost to a Thunderhead Fenrir compact 4x4. Not quite the heights Holzer is known for, but still a great result that shows just how much off-road racing is in the brand's DNA, now and hopefully long into the future.
Old to New: There is a stark contrast between the ECW bodywork and the almost cluttered 6757 where practicality has overcome the clean lines to produce a somewhat functional frame. ECW bodied Coventry Transport Daimler Fleetline 23 (KWK 23F), East Lancs bodied Coventry Transport Daimler Fleetline 125 "Peeping Tom" (PDU 125M) and
East Lancs bodied WMPTE Daimler Fleetline 6757 (SDA 757S).
The U.S. market has typically shunned compact hatchbacks, with buyers preferring the saloon look even if its costs some practicality. Ford acknowledged the market tastes and offered the sixth generation of the Fiesta in both styles, although the market introduction was delayed until 2010 (elsewhere the fiesta was already underway since 2008).
The vehicle seen here is a base 'S' trim car post facelift, manufactured since 2014. A 1.6 litre 4-cylinder engine with 120 PS provides motivation.
A similar Fiesta S costs a reasonable $14,205 in 2018. The Oxford White colour is available at no extra cost. Other items included in that price are a 5-speed manual transmission, a rear view camera, air conditioning, and hill assist - quite a nice value if you ask me!
I prefer my mountains relatively low, worn to rounded stumps by unimaginable ages of erosion. Newer, higher mountains, like the Alps or the Hymalayas, thrown up to their great altitudes by recent movements of the Earth's crust, all pointy and crisp-edged, somehow fail to beguile.
This was taken a few years ago somewhere around Dunnerdale or Seathwaite, on the descent from Wrynose Pass in the Lake District. Historically we are, I think, in Cumberland, but Lancashire is a possibility. I can't quite follow the boundaries on my early 70s Ordnance Survey map. The low-lying coastal portions of Furness used to fall within the County of Lancashire. On a map this looks illogical, but in those days administrative arrangements acknowledged human and topographical practicalities. Furness now belongs to "Cumbria" and is isolated from the rest of its "county" by a range of mountains ...another of the absurd consequences of the 1974 Heatho-Walkerian local government reforms.
The electric cars are coming, Range Rovers beware!
The Tesla Model S is being marked as one of the world's first electric executive/sports cars. Designed by Franz von Holzhausen, and powered by a 416hp Three-Phase induction motor, the Tesla Model S combines sweet efficiency and environmental consideration, with a top of the range, fully equipped interior, including Bluetooth Stereos, Electric Windows, Leather Seats, Wood Trim, all the luxuries of a comparable Mercedes or BMW.
The world of electric cars has come a long way since the days of the horrendously bad Gee-Whizz and its complete lack of safety, space, efficiency, speed, comfort, reliability and range. The Model S has a range of 265 miles, although it is argued this has been somewhat capped by the company. The car is incredibly safe too, gaining 5* results across the Euro NCAP safety rating. It's also sublimely styled, looking very modern and sleek. However, at £50,000 it's somewhat pricey, especially when you can get a comparable Nissan Leaf with just as much practicality for around £15 to £20,000.
Overall though, the Model S is a promising car, and a clear sign that the concept of the electric auto isn't just a flash in the pan or dead-end technology.
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.
▶Yoga workout :: 40 minute yoga flow daily recharge youtu.be/LiTlpC0RU6Q This yoga workout was designed to be a daily yoga workout for yogis looking to recharge, build strength, balance and flexibility in a full body yoga flow workout. Veteran teacher Michelle Goldstein of Heart Alchemy Yoga in Venice, California brings a simple practicality to her instruction that provides a safe and easy to understand Yoga flow program. This yoga flow workout is intended to help improve strength, flexibility, stamina, range of motion, breath capacity and relaxation. To obtain a free download MPG of this yoga class, subscribe to Heart Alchemy Yoga and share on your Facebook and we will send you a link (be sure and send us a message with your email so we know where to send the link). About Michelle Goldstein: Michelle has maintained a daily yoga practice for 15 years. A protégée of renowned Yoga teacher, Bryan Kest of Santa Monica Power Yoga, Michelle has been teaching yoga flow and meditation for 8 years. Michelle leads workshops, immersions & retreats worldwide as well as teaching at Santa Monica Power Yoga, Yogaraj & Equinox Fitness Clubs. Known for her creative vinyasas (sequences of yoga asana) and pranayama, Michelle Goldsteins teaching integrates influences from various forms of movement and meditation set to powerfully inspiring backdrops of music. Approaching instruction with a deep spiritual reverence for the sacredness of yoga coupled with a joyous playful sense of humor, Michelles classes offer a safe, nurturing and challenging environment for students to come and explore their mental and physical boundaries. This video has been closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check out all of our great Yoga flow videos below: Five Tibetan Rites with John Goltermanhttps://youtu.be/nnNJoRLJG9E Power Yoga for Weight Loss youtu.be/yUtK7v3dsr0 Strong Yoga For Beginners Workout youtu.be/xglmLhDppmo Meditative Bhakti Yoga Flow youtu.be/mQnAvEbDNPg Bhakti Yoga Workout youtu.be/AHMO0Ja0XC4 Cardio Yoga Workout youtu.be/hy-qss2Takg Yoga Workout 1 hour Yoga For Weight Loss youtu.be/yUtK7v3dsr0 Power Yoga Flow youtu.be/XpGnuK_u4gQ Bhakti Yoga Class youtu.be/K9scEzgir-8 Yoga for Beginners youtu.be/EaKZ3Xtxf5A Mindfulness Meditation youtu.be/2K-ZcAgka2g Gentle Yin Yoga Full Class youtu.be/Z3AlyD1CIJw Bhakti Yoga flow heart opening yoga workout with Kumi Yogini youtu.be/onS6uq94NHw Bhakti yoga class yoga flow with Kumi Yogini ॐ youtu.be/K9scEzgir-8 bhakti yoga class with Kumi Yogini youtu.be/ch4CEW-vEoc Advanced Yoga Workout - Inversions, Hand Stand, Core Work youtu.be/KbLVYpQ74Zo Bhakti Yoga Flow youtu.be/KvhIvZyemtI Inspired Yoga Workout with Breathwork youtu.be/_wG5hEBrMJQ Strong beginners Yoga Workout with JQ Williams youtu.be/vQdOhTKfEt8 Bhakti Yoga flow yoga workout youtu.be/VPmOF99bBHg Beginners Yoga Flow 2015 youtu.be/Dva-ThUN6Ww Bhakti Yoga Flow with Kumi Yogini 2015 youtu.be/onS6uq94NHw Yoga for Beginners Level 1 yoga workout youtu.be/f2sIjOHFZuU Yoga Flow youtu.be/YKVhB4TxuwU 40 Minute Yin Yoga Class youtu.be/O_Vg-j5lkuA Strong Power Yoga Flow youtu.be/UwJFpTRXI-g Yoga flow daily recharge total body workout youtu.be/LiTlpC0RU6Q Strong Power Yoga Flow youtu.be/Ua10v6kw27c 30 Minute Power Yoga Flow with Twists for detox youtu.be/Sy25cbDGqBM 30 Minute Daily Yoga Flow for weight loss youtu.be/Vc4u04a5A4o Yoga for Beginners youtu.be/3gWJBgAIXwg Sun Salutations (Surya A Surya B) youtu.be/GHGU18zg4rs Click below to subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/heartalchemyyoga Our Sites www.heartalchemyyoga.com plus.google.com/+HeartAlchemyYoga facebook.com/heartalchemyyoga instagram.com/travlinyogini twitter.com/travlinyogini www.pinterest.com/travlinyogini www.michellegoldsteinyoga.com
The U.S. market has typically shunned compact hatchbacks, with buyers preferring the saloon look even if its costs some practicality. Ford acknowledged the market tastes and offered the third generation of the Focus in both styles, beginning production in 2010.
The vehicle seen here is an SE from the first sub-generation, manufactured until 2014. This initial batch was launched with a 2.0-litre Duratec 4-cylinder engine producing 160 PS.
A similar Focus SE costs a reasonable $19,245 in 2018; however, the Mustard colour is no longer available (though an Outrageous Green is offered for those who like some spice in their cars!).
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...
The 1930 Ford Tudor Sedan is one of the most iconic body styles from the Ford Model A lineup, known for its practicality, style, and popularity during the early 20th century.
🚗 Body Style: 2-door sedan ("Tudor" = two-door)
Seating Capacity: 4–5 passengers
Production Years: 1928–1931 (Model A), with the Tudor being one of the most produced variants
⚙️ Specifications
Engine: 201 cu in (3.3 L) L-head inline-4
Horsepower: 40 hp @ 2,200 rpm
Transmission: 3-speed sliding gear manual
Top Speed: ~65 mph (105 km/h)
Brakes: Mechanical drum brakes on all four wheels
Wheelbase: 103.5 inches (2,629 mm)
Weight: ~2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Design Features
Body: Steel over wood frame construction
Interior: Mohair or leatherette upholstery, simple dash with basic gauges
Windows: Roll-down side windows, fixed rear window
Trim: Available in Standard and Deluxe versions, with the Deluxe offering more chrome and upgraded interior
️ Collector Notes
The Tudor Sedan is a favorite among restorers and hot rodders due to its roomy interior and classic proportions.
It’s often seen at vintage car shows, sometimes modified with modern drivetrains or left in original condition.
Thank you for your visit and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated!
~Sonja
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).
**Washita Battlefield National Historic Site** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 66000633, date listed 10/15/1966
NW of Cheyenne on U.S. 283
Cheyenne, OK (Roger Mills County)
A National Historic Landmark (www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks/list-of-nh...).
The Battle of the Washita, November 27, 1868, was the first victory in a campaign destined to bring an end to the Plains Indian barrier. By demonstrating that U. S. troops would fight in the winter when the Indians preferred to be left alone, it dealt a heavy blow to Indian morale. It also demonstrated the practicality and effectiveness of winter campaigning in the long struggle against the hostile Plains Indians. (1)
Stop 13: Sea of Grass: This site is an example of a mixed-grass prairie. Among the grasses found here are big and little bluestem, Indian grass, and buffalo grass. Two Cheyenne women, Moving Behind and Cornstalk Woman, used this grass to hide from the pursuing soldiers. Moving Behind later recalled this event, saying, "There was red grass along the path, and though the ponies had eaten some of it, it was still tall enough for us to hide." (from local trail pamphlet)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form s3.amazonaws.com/NARAprodstorage/lz/electronic-records/rg...
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.
These photos are taken from our exclusive track day with the Noble M600 at Goodwood.
Romans International is now the official specialist dealership for Noble Automotive luxury super cars in Surrey, for the London area, the South and International sales. We offer the very best quality examples of Noble sports cars available on the market.
Noble are a low volume sports super car manufacturer who puts emphasis on quality, speed, drivability through tried and tested design, whilst pushing the boundaries of sports car innovation, without loosing the feel of a real road going sports car. Noble has evolved from the pursuit for excellence in motor engineering with cars primarily designed for speed and handling however this is not at the expense of either comfort or practicality, which puts the driver back in the driver's seat for the ultimate driving experience.
All Noble sports cars are hand made and assembled at the UK factory near Leicester. The factory's latest production car, the new Noble M600 is so quick, it has entered the realms of genuine "hyper-car" territory for speed and performance.
The breath taking performance statistics are not just down to the power-plant in the Noble M600, which is a mid-mounted, purpose built 4.4 litre V8 Twin turbo charged engine, which produces an impressive 650BHP and is mated to a Graziano 6 speed manual gearbox and a conventional stick shift selection.
`The new exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery, Gothic Beauty: Victorian notions of love, loss and spirituality traces the Victorian gothic into contemporary art, and brings together the work of a variety of artists who explore these ideas.
Of course, the business of death – that is, the protocols for managing human death, as well as its associated rituals and practices – has been a part of civic life in Bendigo since the city’s earliest days. While the practicalities of this ubiquitous profession are often unseen, death was a visible part of everyday life in the Victorian era. The Gothic Beauty exhibition includes a spectacular late 19th century horse-drawn hearse, on loan courtesy of Mulqueen Family Funeral Directors in Bendigo. While the maker of this particular hearse is unknown, models such as this were commonly used as funeral carriages in central Victoria in the late nineteenth century until as late as the 1930s, when motorised hearses were introduced.
Undertakers of the colonial era often came from a carpentry background, and utilised their skills in making coffins. In 1860, when Peter Fizelle arrived in Sandhurst (as Bendigo was known until 1891), he established a cab proprietorship, hiring his horses and carriages out to townsfolk in the thriving gold rush town. Some of the town’s undertaking businesses were amongst his regular customers. Fizelle, whose horse-drawn conveyances had become integral to the provision of funeral services in Sandhurst, transitioned into the funeral business in 1886. The partnership between Fizelle and Mulqueen, Bendigo’s oldest undertaking business, extends back to 1901.' (BAG)
Fizelle and Mulqueen, Bendigo `Mr. Thomas Abell began the business in 1853 before selling it in 1854 to Mr. Thomas Joseph Oakley who operated it until his death in 1885.
Thomas Oakley’s son William took over the business in partnership with Mr. Peter Fizelle from 1886 to 1895 when Peter Fizelle became the sole proprietor.
On February 5th 1900 the firm became Fizelle and Mulqueen following the marriage of Mr.Fizelle’s daughter, Elizabeth, to Michael Mulqueen, an Irish immigrant who had arrived on the Goldfields in 1891.
In 1934, the company became Mulqueen & Sons, and was managed by the couple’s son John, until his death in 1950...'
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...
This photograph was taken on the 25th May 2015 on the East Lancashire Railway. The steam locomotive is Class27 London Midland Scottish Railway [LMS] 0-6-0 No.12322 and it is slowing before it arrives at Ramsbottom Railway Station with passenger coaches in the blue and white livery of British Rail.
It had been raining but suddenly the sun tries break through and we get a blue sky. This locomotive was built in 1896 and was originally numbered 1300 for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. This class of engine was designed by John Aspinall and 484 of this class where built between 1889 and 1918 at Horwich Works which was not so far from were I live but it has all gone now but you can see a plaque if you look.
It is a tribute to the soundness and simple practicality of Aspinall's design that 300 of the class passed into the ownership of London Midland Scottish Railway [LMS] and fifty were still operating for British Railways in 1960. Out of the 484 which were originally built for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, this is the only survivor which is still going strong in preservation. The steam locomotive is owned by the Ribble Steam Railway but is on loan to the East Lancashire Railway at present.
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.
I realize this is not the most flattering picture, but I thought it went well as an illustration of one of my smaller investigations. While in Bahir Dar, with access to the plentiful papyrus supplies of Lake Tana, I took the opportunity to do a little bit of experimental investigation into the debate on how papyrus was manufactured. Specifically, I was interested in the practicalities of Hendricks' reconstruction of the method of papyrus manufacture by means of a 'peeling' or unrolling process, working the papyrus from the outside to the inside, all in one piece, which is then flattened in pressing. (see Hendricks, 'Pliny, Historia Naturalis XIII, 74-82 and the Manufacture of Papyrus' in Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik XXXVII (1980) 121--136). I cut my way through a dozen stalks, and while I very easily got a handle on creating usable segments by means of a kind of shaving/splitting process with the knife, I found that the pith resisted being 'peeled' or unrolled in any way, and could not satisfactorily make the turns at the points of the triangular stem. In addition to being difficult, it was extremely slow, and while efficiency is not necessarily a particularly strong argument for reconstructing traditional production practices, I came away from the experiment with a greater appreciation for the feel of papyrus pith and the implications of different methods of cutting it. I am disinclined towards the Hendricks method at present, but see Wallert's article (Wallert, 'The Reconstruction of Papyrus Manufacture: A Preliminary Investigation' in Studies in Conservation, Vol. 34, No. 1, (Feb., 1989), pp. 1-8), suggesting that there may be physical characteristics that can solve the question independent of the opinions of modern scholars engaging in experimental archaeology.
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.
Sheridan&Co were given the task to translate this premium Italian brand and create an appropriate retail site that would sit comfortably within a supermarket environment. The challenge was to strike a balance between showcasing a premium, consultation-based cosmetics brand and combine the practicalities of a self-select unit in a 24 hour supermarket. These images show what we created for their site located in Tesco’s, Dudley.
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.
When lighter and faster reaches a point of diminishing returns, smarter investments in personal transport shine through. Comfort, utility, strength, practicality, versatility...
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.
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 Vintage Collection combines elegance & practicality. Features Louis-Philippe mouldings on the body and frame moulding detail on door fronts. Functional and sophisticated, it will bring an executive office look into your home. Matches the South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection TV stands.
La collection Vintage marie élégance et fonctionnalité. Cette collection séduit par ses moulures Louis-Philippe ainsi que par ses portes moulurées. Fonctionnelle et sophistiquée, elle ajoutera une apparence luxueuse au décor. Ces articles se coordonnent aux supports de télévision de la collection Vintage de Meubles South Shore.
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).
Just a detailed list of components and accessories as the bike is now built up. Many would be original for the bike, others completely different. I was not attempting a purely orthodox
"restoration" build for this bike... I usually have some preferences which add or substitute on my bikes - either for practicality or simply for my notion of aesthetic appeal, regardless of whether I already have the "correct" pieces.
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...
A trifold needle case with a bit of sexiness and a lot of practicality. Load it up with your scissors, needles, pins and take it on your next fitting appointment or throw it in your travel bag.
If it is style, practicality and affordability you are after, roller blinds are just the solution to perfectly complement any type of window.
The electric cars are coming, Range Rovers beware!
The Tesla Model S is being marked as one of the world's first electric executive/sports cars. Designed by Franz von Holzhausen, and powered by a 416hp Three-Phase induction motor, the Tesla Model S combines sweet efficiency and environmental consideration, with a top of the range, fully equipped interior, including Bluetooth Stereos, Electric Windows, Leather Seats, Wood Trim, all the luxuries of a comparable Mercedes or BMW.
The world of electric cars has come a long way since the days of the horrendously bad Gee-Whizz and its complete lack of safety, space, efficiency, speed, comfort, reliability and range. The Model S has a range of 265 miles, although it is argued this has been somewhat capped by the company. The car is incredibly safe too, gaining 5* results across the Euro NCAP safety rating. It's also sublimely styled, looking very modern and sleek. However, at £50,000 it's somewhat pricey, especially when you can get a comparable Nissan Leaf with just as much practicality for around £15 to £20,000.
Overall though, the Model S is a promising car, and a clear sign that the concept of the electric auto isn't just a flash in the pan or dead-end technology.
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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.
The new Toledo is a balance of stye and practicality.
Find out more about the SEAT Toledo here: www.hatfieldseat.co.uk/toledo.html
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).
Educational Bookshop, 19 Salah Eddin Street Jerusalem.
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.
French-German Cultural Center, Ramallahkshop, 19 Salah Eddin Street Jerusalem
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Transform Your Bathroom With Hotel Style
Everyone loves the opulence of a high-end hotel bathroom. Posh amenities, long sleek design lines, and tranquil water features often make these spaces the highlight of any getaway. Fortunately, you don’t have to plan a road trip to enjoy the chic extravagance of a hotel-style bathroom. It is possible to enjoy a hotel experience at home, on virtually any budget. Knowing a range of both big and small design tips can help you choose what’s most important to you during the renovation process so you can carefully blend glamour with practicality and achieve a lavish lav that rivals those found in even the most luxurious 5-star resort.
Bigger Design Options
When updating your bathroom, consider some bigger room updates, such as:
Calming Color Choice
Create a sumptuous and soothing spa-like feel in your space by using cool neutrals or a monochromatic palette. Classic color schemes never go out of style and give you an opportunity to use bolder accents throughout the room for added aesthetic appeal. If you go for an all-white look, consider including tubs and vanities with curved lines to add a little extra visual interest and texture to the space.
Renovated Flooring
Your bathroom floor needs to walk that fine line between fashion and function. Yes, the flooring needs to be durable, industrious, and impervious to heavy foot traffic and water damage; but it also has to look fabulous. Ceramic tile is resilient to general wear and tear, yet still luxurious. Stone flooring can also convey the feel of a fine hotel. Looking for a worthy splurge beneath your feet? Install a radiant heating system in your subflooring space for extra comfort during the colder winter months. No matter what product you install, skip high-polished finishes that may get slippery when wet.
Upgrade Showers & Tubs
Hotel showers and tubs are often the most relaxing part of the hotel experience. Upgrading your current acrylic models to tile and porcelain can achieve a resort-quality feel as well as add value to your home. Tile your shower area to match the surrounding color palette. A rain showerhead is a must; however, you may also want to install a second showerhead, as well as side water features, to achieve the highly-sought after, massaging “surround spray.” When renovating your tub, keep in mind that a standalone model provides an instant focal point and offers more space to soak in after a long, stressful day.
Smaller Design Options
Of course, as with any home remodel, sticking to the budget is a thing. Not to worry; you can implement a few lower-priced upgrades throughout your bathroom and still achieve that luxurious resort feel and quality.
Some little (yet still impactful) décor updates include:
Purchase Plush Towels
Purchasing new towels is a small task, but it can deliver significant return on investment. Get rid of the mismatched, fraying towels you’ve had for years (or decades), and invest in plush, deluxe towels that instantly make the bathing process more enjoyable. Want to truly launch towel luxury in your space? Purchase a towel warmer to make getting out of the shower on cold chilly mornings pleasant.
Strategically Place Candles
The soft glow of candlelight makes everything better. Place candles around the bathtub and vanity to elevate ambiance and convey a calming sense of peace. You can also use scented candles to enhance the overall sensory vibe in the room.
Accessorize Your Vanity
Don’t have the budget for a new vanity? Not to worry – you can still make your existing vanity look like new. First, eliminate all current clutter. Toss all the lotions, gels, powders, and products you never use and replace them with items that make you feel like you’re truly pampering yourself. Next, get ready to accessorize. Vases, trays, and even decorative toiletries can all be placed on your bathroom counters to add a touch of color and glamour to the space.
Use Greenery
Many premium hotels use greenery to liven up the bathrooms – and you should too. Even just a few plants and/or flowers in the room prove a quick and easy way to elevate comfort levels. Bonus Note: Bathroom humidity allows many plants to thrive, so you won’t need a green thumb to keep them green.
Include A Bath Tray
Having everything you need conveniently at arms’ reach instantly makes you feel like you’re at a posh hotel. A high-end bath tray offers various compartments to safely store and prop scented salts, books, soaps, electronic devices, and even your wine glass for the ultimate soaking experience.
Contact Niche Design House
Niche Design House can help you blend fashion with function for a bathroom upgrade that delivers hotel-style luxury at home. Want to hear more? Contact us today for a no-risk project consultation.
PhDo 8 at Waag Society
February 8, 2013
A case study of the use of robots in healthcare concerning practicalities and ethics.
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