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Jayantha Dhanapala, a former U.N. under-secretary-general for disarmament affairs (1998-2003) and a relentless advocate

for a world free of nuclear weapons, will be the recipient of the 2014 International Achievement Award for Nuclear Disarmament sponsored by Inter Press Service (IPS) news agency.

  

"Short of actually dismantling nuclear devices himself," says Dr. Randy Rydell, until recently a senior political affairs officer at the U.N. Office for Disarmament Affairs, "he has contributed enormously in constructing a solid foundation upon which the world community will one day fulfill this great ambition."

  

Current president of the Nobel Prize-winning Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (since 2007) and a former Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States, Dhanapala played a crucial role in the 1995 Conference of States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

  

The award - which is co-sponsored by the Tokyo-based Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a 12-million-strong, lay Buddhist non-governmental organisation (NGO) which is leading a global campaign for the abolition of nuclear weapons - will be presented at an official ceremony at the United Nations Nov. 17.

  

The event, to be attended by senior U.N. officials, ambassadors and representatives of the media and civil society, is being hosted by the U.N. Correspondents' Association (UNCA).

  

Douglas Roche, a former senator, an ex-Canadian ambassador for disarmament, and visiting professor at the University of Alberta, told IPS, "When the Non-Proliferation Treaty was indefinitely extended in 1995, the person most responsible for making nuclear disarmament a permanent legal obligation was Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala."

  

He said Dhanapala's "masterful diplomacy" - threading a course between the powerful nuclear weapons states and the non-nuclear world - was responsible for delineating three specific promises.

  

First, the systematic and progressive efforts towards elimination of nuclear weapons; second, a Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty by 1996; third, an early conclusion of negotiations for a fissile material ban.

  

"Jayantha raised both the global norm and the conscience of the world that nuclear weapons are incompatible with the full implementation of human rights," said Roche, founding chairman of the Middle Powers Initiative and chairman of the U.N. Disarmament Committee at the 43rd General Assembly sessions in 1988.

  

Jonathan Granoff, president of the Global Security Institute (GSI), told IPS "it is fair to say that no one has done more to preserve and strengthen the international legal system constraining the spread of nuclear weapons and setting clearly the compass point for the universal elimination of nuclear weapons than Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala."

  

"His leadership in the U.N.'s Department of Disarmament Affairs and president of the 1995 Review and Extension Conference was rooted in an insight that clearly guides his life," he added.

  

As a young student during the Cuban missile crisis, he wondered "how could the two superpowers of the time place millions of innocent citizens in non-nuclear weapon and non-aligned states in danger of the blast, radiation, climatic and genetic effects of such a weapon exchange?" Granoff recounted.

  

Dhanapala has tirelessly made nations, organisations, and individuals aware and empowered to act on the realisation that nuclear weapons and civilisation present a choice: one or the other, he pointed out.

  

"His work in the international field has exemplified the fusion of idealistic aspirations based on universal values and practical policies informed by the constraints of political realities and power," said Granoff, who is also a senior advisor of the American Bar Association's Committee on Arms Control and National Security.

  

He was also instrumental in reviving U.N. interest in the subject of "disarmament and development" at a time when military spending was once again starting to rise in the post-Cold War era, as social and economic needs went unmet in vast sectors of the world.

  

Dhanapala served as director of the U.N.'s Institute for Disarmament Research (1987-1992), where he successfully expanded its financial base while also broadening its areas of research to include non-military challenges to security.

  

Dhanapala has also been a member of two of the most influential international commissions established to advance nuclear disarmament: the Canberra Commission (1996) and the International Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission (Blix Commission, 2006).

  

He was later awarded a MacArthur Foundation grant, which enabled the publication of his book, 'Multilateral Diplomacy and the NPT: An Insider's Account.'

  

He has served or is continuing to serve on several advisory boards of institutions known for their work in supporting nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, including the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the Stanford Institute of International Studies, the Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of Armed Conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, among others.

  

He has served as honourary president of the International Peace Bureau.

  

In all of his posts held over his career, said Rydell, he has inspired his colleagues to fight persistently for the interests of the world community even in the face of great obstacles.

  

"One day, this will be how nuclear disarmament is finally achieved," he added.

  

Rydell said Dhanapala was one of the U.N.'s most prolific voices for global nuclear disarmament, which was apparent in his countless major keynote addresses, book chapters, articles, oped pieces, and frequent meetings with NGOs.

  

Roche told IPS: "If the nuclear weapons states had lived up to the standards set by Ambassador Dhanapala, the world would be a safer place today. Dhanapala had the vision to move forward in a way that held the international community together. We must not give up on that course."

  

Reflecting on the diplomatic achievements of Dhanapala's home country, Granoff said Sri Lanka is a small island and the world owes it a big thank you for producing several towering figures who have been instrumental in advancing global security, the rule of law, and standards of intelligence and virtue in global public service.

  

To state the case succinctly: "Without Ambassador Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe there would be no Law of the Sea Treaty."

  

Judge Christopher Weeramantry's work on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where he helped define global legal standards of justice and practicality in the fields of nuclear weapons and sustainable development, is matched in excellence only by the wisdom and insightful legal analysis found in his prolific writings, making him one of the most respect international legal minds of modern times, said Granoff, who is also on the advisory board of Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy.

  

Sri Lanka, having barely emerged from four and half centuries of crippling colonialism, was threatened along with other countries by a contest for global supremacy in which it wanted no part, he added.

  

The past recipients of the IPS International Achievement Award for their contributions to peace and development include: Brazilian President Lula da Silva (2008), U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan (2006), Global Call to Action Against Poverty (2005), Group of 77 developing countries (2000), U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1995), and Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari (1991).

 

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (IPS)

 

This is a form of transport for the locals in Pakistan. They modified a lorry into some kind of bus and it is so beautifully painted.

Given Jag has had almost two decades to perfect the new model, it's disappointing the F-Pace is not a benchmark. Having said that, it's still a beautifully designed and engineered SUV that has the soul of its sports car stablemates, combined with space and practicality few of its rivals can match.

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There are many romantic examples of simple cottage architecture in Ipswich which reflect not only a sense of unique self-sufficiency, but also in their direct lines and immediate practicality, something of the essential pioneering spirit of the early settlers.

The florida keys are isolated, a car for the trip is a must. As a rule i always find the cheapest/efficient rental so I booked a "Kia Rio or similar." I arrive to a lineup of muscle cars instead & practicality goes out the window; hello Challenger!

Generously hosted by Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency, Paul Rhodes of the eponymous artisan bakery and his head baker Yann Legallais kindly gave up their day to pass bread making skills on to thirteen would-be bakers from public sector kitchens. Tracey Simmons from Pabulum Catering then spoke about the practicalities of Real Bread in a public sector catering situation.

Economy and practicality...OVERRULED!

 

Coolness points....SUSTAINED!

 

I'll allow it.

 

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here you can see the bizarrely shoved in circulation system that allows access to all the units

 

sometimes, in the face of worries about world practicalities, you forget that things like this are even possible

Citroen C5 Aircross – front-wheel mid-size SUV (by European standards), which combines a bright style, practicality, functionality and modern technology. It is addressed to people who lead an active lifestyle and prefer to stand out in the urban stream.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN

Right...

 

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

 

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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) .

 

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An afro-ecuadorian girl holds a fish in her mouth so she can use both hands to catch more. NW Ecuador. I always wondered if it stuck itself to the roof of her mouth, since it's a bottomfeeder. I should have asked. Had I had my camera out 5 minutes later, she had 3 in her mouth.

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) .

 

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This photo was incorporated as part of Krista Tippett's entry on SOF Observed.

 

"Mississippi on My Mind"

September 25, 2008

 

I spent three fascinating, moving days in Oxford, Mississippi at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in August — the site of the first scheduled presidential debate. I was honored with an invitation to speak to the remarkable Honors College of Ole Miss by its dean Douglass Sullivan-Gonzales. Oxford was the home of William Faulkner, and it is one of the most intriguing places I have ever visited — marked by a loveliness of people as well as place. Even then, in mid-August, the Secret Service and other affiliated debate authorities had begun to tear up and rearrange that beautiful campus — building elaborate security perimeters and state of the art communications facilities for thousands of journalists. The august building in which I was to speak, the appointed site of the debate, had already been locked down and quarantined. I couldn't help but think of all these practicalities — at public expense — as I heard John McCain's announcement of his wish to postpone the debate yesterday. I imagine many hearts sank in Oxford.

 

And it's been a wild ride for them all along. The first debate was originally planned to focus on issues of domestic policy and the economy. The Ole Miss faculty and administration created an interdisciplinary semester curriculum around these issues. They lined up an astonishing array of visiting lectures and extracurricular seminars. Then just as school began, the McCain and Obama campaigns agreed to shift the Ole Miss debate focus to foreign policy. Right now it looks like the original plan was more prescient. The university took the change in stride, moving forward with its own well-laid plans, though with some understandable frustration. I joked — but not all in jest — that by November the students at Ole Miss will be the best-informed, most well-rounded thinkers in the nation.

 

But there are deeper issues at play around this debate, in particular, a convergence of more fundamental national dynamics that could easily be missed in all the politicking around this ultra-politicized event. In 1962, the nation's eyes focused on Oxford and Ole Miss, as race riots accompanied the integration of the university by a determined African-American student named James Meredith. In just a few days there, I learned that for people who live in and love Oxford even in 2008, history's subdivisions and ephiphanies still fall on either side of this living memory: time is divided into "before Meredith" and "after Meredith."

 

I remember especially one woman who stood with me at the monument to James Meredith at the center of the campus — a wonderful dean at the honors college from an old Oxford family. Her grandparents were close friends of William Faulkner and his wife, icons of a paradoxical past — at once immensely gracious and essentially cruel. She spoke of how after the riots hearts and minds changed individually and ultimately collectively. She suggested, softly, that Oxford has become something of a model for how people and communities can evolve. This is not a story so often told. She said, "We had to realize that we had been wrong — and wrong about a way of life we loved." I was humbled to be in her presence. I have not spent much time in the Deep South in my life, though I grew up in Oklahoma, where issues of race and bigotry have not often enough met with profound public reflection. In Oxford, I saw people wrestling carefully, searchingly, self-critically, and gracefully with the unresolved American encounter with race. I was impressed.

 

And so hosting this historic 2008 civil debate between a white candidate for president and an African-American candidate for president means more to the people of Oxford than most of us can imagine. The current chancellor of the university was himself a student "during Meredith." History is present at Ole Miss, and it is history that we have scarcely found ways in our common life to name and discuss even in the midst of Barack Obama's historic candidacy. I for one will be watching the people of Oxford tomorrow, not just the candidates. I hope very much that the debate happens.

 

(photo caption: October 1, 1962. On the campus of the University of Mississippi, James Meredith, the first African-American student to attend the University of Mississippi, walks to class accompanied by U.S. marshals. [photo: Marion S. Trikosko])

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I first visited Dunnottar Castle summer 2017, this magnificent castle sits high on a hill, last time I visited I captured my shots from the cliffs overlooking the site, though today I made the journey up the hill and entered the castle walls , wow what a magnificent experience, just perfect with loads of great photo opportunities to capture real Scottish history,after two hours wandering around and capturing as many shots that caught my eye , I made my way home, a magnificent experience indeed.

 

Dunnottar Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Fhoithear, "fort on the shelving slope" is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the north-east coast of Scotland, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of Stonehaven.

 

The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages. Dunnottar has played a prominent role in the history of Scotland through to the 18th-century Jacobite risings because of its strategic location and defensive strength. Dunnottar is best known as the place where the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels, were hidden from Oliver Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century. The property of the Keiths from the 14th century, and the seat of the Earl Marischal, Dunnottar declined after the last Earl forfeited his titles by taking part in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715.

 

The castle was restored in the 20th century and is now open to the public.

 

The ruins of the castle are spread over 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres), surrounded by steep cliffs that drop to the North Sea, 50 metres (160 ft) below. A narrow strip of land joins the headland to the mainland, along which a steep path leads up to the gatehouse.

 

The various buildings within the castle include the 14th-century tower house as well as the 16th-century palace. Dunnottar Castle is a scheduled monument, and twelve structures on the site are listed buildings.

 

History

Early Middle Ages

A chapel at Dunnottar is said to have been founded by St Ninian in the 5th century, although it is not clear when the site was first fortified, but in any case the legend is late and highly implausible. Possibly the earliest written reference to the site is found in the Annals of Ulster which record two sieges of "Dún Foither" in 681 and 694.

 

The earlier event has been interpreted as an attack by Brude, the Pictish king of Fortriu, to extend his power over the north-east coast of Scotland. The Scottish Chronicle records that King Domnall II, the first ruler to be called rí Alban (King of Alba), was killed at Dunnottar during an attack by Vikings in 900. King Aethelstan of Wessex led a force into Scotland in 934, and raided as far north as Dunnottar according to the account of Symeon of Durham. W. D. Simpson speculated that a motte might lie under the present caste, but excavations in the 1980s failed to uncover substantive evidence of early medieval fortification.

 

The discovery of a group of Pictish stones at Dunnicaer, a nearby sea stack, has prompted speculation that "Dún Foither" was actually located on the adjacent headland of Bowduns, 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) to the north.

 

Later Middle Ages

During the reign of King William the Lion (ruled 1165–1214) Dunnottar was a center of local administration for The Mearns. The castle is named in the Roman de Fergus, an early 13th-century Arthurian romance, in which the hero Fergus must travel to Dunnottar to retrieve a magic shield.

 

In May 1276 a church on the site was consecrated by William Wishart, Bishop of St Andrews. The poet Blind Harry relates that William Wallace captured Dunnottar from the English in 1297, during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He is said to have imprisoned 4,000 defeated English soldiers in the church and burned them alive.

 

In 1336 Edward III of England ordered William Sinclair, 8th Baron of Roslin, to sail eight ships to the partially ruined Dunnottar for the purpose of rebuilding and fortifying the site as a forward resupply base for his northern campaign. Sinclair took with him 160 soldiers, horses, and a corps of masons and carpenters.

 

Edward himself visited in July, but the English efforts were undone before the end of the year when the Scottish Regent Sir Andrew Murray led a force that captured and again destroyed the defences of Dunnottar.

 

In the 14th century Dunnottar was granted to William de Moravia, 5th Earl of Sutherland (d.1370), and in 1346 a licence to crenellate was issued by David II. Around 1359 William Keith, Marischal of Scotland, married Margaret Fraser, niece of Robert the Bruce, and was granted the barony of Dunnottar at this time. Keith then gave the lands of Dunnottar to his daughter Christian and son-in-law William Lindsay of Byres, but in 1392 an excambion (exchange) was agreed whereby Keith regained Dunnottar and Lindsay took lands in Fife.

 

William Keith completed construction of the tower house at Dunnottar, but was excommunicated for building on the consecrated ground associated with the parish church. Keith had provided a new parish church closer to Stonehaven, but was forced to write to the Pope, Benedict XIII, who issued a bull in 1395 lifting the excommunication.William Keith's descendents were created Earls Marischal in the mid 15th century, and they held Dunottar until the 18th century.

 

16th century rebuilding

Through the 16th century the Keiths improved and expanded their principal seats: at Dunnottar and also at Keith Marischal in East Lothian. James IV visited Dunnottar in 1504, and in 1531 James V exempted the Earl's men from military service on the grounds that Dunnottar was one of the "principall strenthis of our realme".

 

Mary, Queen of Scots, visited in 1562 after the Battle of Corrichie, and returned in 1564.

 

James VI stayed for 10 days in 1580, as part of a progress through Fife and Angus, during which a meeting of the Privy Council was convened at Dunnottar.

 

During a rebellion of Catholic nobles in 1592, Dunnottar was captured by a Captain Carr on behalf of the Earl of Huntly, but was restored to Lord Marischal just a few weeks later.

 

In 1581 George Keith succeeded as 5th Earl Marischal, and began a large scale reconstruction that saw the medieval fortress converted into a more comfortable home. The founder of Marischal College in Aberdeen, the 5th Earl valued Dunnottar as much for its dramatic situation as for its security.

 

A "palace" comprising a series of ranges around a quadrangle was built on the north-eastern cliffs, creating luxurious living quarters with sea views. The 13th-century chapel was restored and incorporated into the quadrangle.

 

An impressive stone gatehouse was constructed, now known as Benholm's Lodging, featuring numerous gun ports facing the approach. Although impressive, these are likely to have been fashionable embellishments rather than genuine defensive features.

 

Civil wars

Further information: Scotland in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms

In 1639 William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal, came out in support of the Covenanters, a Presbyterian movement who opposed the established Episcopal Church and the changes which Charles I was attempting to impose. With James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, he marched against the Catholic James Gordon, 2nd Viscount Aboyne, Earl of Huntly, and defeated an attempt by the Royalists to seize Stonehaven. However, when Montrose changed sides to the Royalists and marched north, Marischal remained in Dunnottar, even when given command of the area by Parliament, and even when Montrose burned Stonehaven.

 

Marischal then joined with the Engager faction, who had made a deal with the king, and led a troop of horse to the Battle of Preston (1648) in support of the royalists.

 

Following the execution of Charles I in 1649, the Engagers gave their allegiance to his son and heir: Charles II was proclaimed king, arriving in Scotland in June 1650. He visited Dunnottar in July 1650, but his presence in Scotland prompted Oliver Cromwell to lead a force into Scotland, defeating the Scots at Dunbar in September 1650.

 

The Honours of Scotland

Charles II was crowned at Scone Palace on 1 January 1651, at which the Honours of Scotland (the regalia of crown, sword and sceptre) were used. However, with Cromwell's troops in Lothian, the honours could not be returned to Edinburgh. The Earl Marischal, as Marischal of Scotland, had formal responsibility for the honours, and in June the Privy Council duly decided to place them at Dunnottar.

 

They were brought to the castle by Katherine Drummond, hidden in sacks of wool. Sir George Ogilvie (or Ogilvy) of Barras was appointed lieutenant-governor of the castle, and given responsibility for its defence.

 

In November 1651 Cromwell's troops called on Ogilvie to surrender, but he refused. During the subsequent blockade of the castle, the removal of the Honours of Scotland was planned by Elizabeth Douglas, wife of Sir George Ogilvie, and Christian Fletcher, wife of James Granger, minister of Kinneff Parish Church. The king's papers were first removed from the castle by Anne Lindsay, a kinswoman of Elizabeth Douglas, who walked through the besieging force with the papers sewn into her clothes.

 

Two stories exist regarding the removal of the honours themselves. Fletcher stated in 1664 that over the course of three visits to the castle in February and March 1652, she carried away the crown, sceptre, sword and sword-case hidden amongst sacks of goods. Another account, given in the 18th century by a tutor to the Earl Marischal, records that the honours were lowered from the castle onto the beach, where they were collected by Fletcher's servant and carried off in a creel (basket) of seaweed. Having smuggled the honours from the castle, Fletcher and her husband buried them under the floor of the Old Kirk at Kinneff.

 

Meanwhile, by May 1652 the commander of the blockade, Colonel Thomas Morgan, had taken delivery of the artillery necessary for the reduction of Dunnottar. Ogilvie surrendered on 24 May, on condition that the garrison could go free. Finding the honours gone, the Cromwellians imprisoned Ogilvie and his wife in the castle until the following year, when a false story was put about suggesting that the honours had been taken overseas.

 

Much of the castle property was removed, including twenty-one brass cannons,[28] and Marischal was required to sell further lands and possessions to pay fines imposed by Cromwell's government.

 

At the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, the honours were removed from Kinneff Church and returned to the king. Ogilvie quarrelled with Marischal's mother over who would take credit for saving the honours, though he was eventually rewarded with a baronetcy. Fletcher was awarded 2,000 merks by Parliament but the sum was never paid.

  

Whigs and Jacobites

Religious and political conflicts continued to be played out at Dunnottar through the 17th and early 18th centuries. In 1685, during the rebellion of the Earl of Argyll against the new king James VII, 167 Covenanters were seized and held in a cellar at Dunnottar. The prisoners included 122 men and 45 women associated with the Whigs, an anti-Royalist group within the Covenanter movement, and had refused to take an oath of allegiance to the new king.

 

The Whigs were imprisoned from 24 May until late July. A group of 25 escaped, although two of these were killed in a fall from the cliffs, and another 15 were recaptured. Five prisoners died in the vault, and 37 of the Whigs were released after taking the oath of allegiance.

 

The remaining prisoners were transported to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, as part of a colonisation scheme devised by George Scot of Pitlochie. Many, like Scot himself, died on the voyage.

 

The cellar, located beneath the "King's Bedroom" in the 16th-century castle buildings, has since become known as the "Whigs' Vault".

 

Both the Jacobites (supporters of the exiled Stuarts) and the Hanoverians (supporters of George I and his descendents) used Dunnottar Castle. In 1689 during Viscount Dundee's campaign in support of the deposed James VII, the castle was garrisoned for William and Mary with Lord Marischal appointed captain.

 

Seventeen suspected Jacobites from Aberdeen were seized and held in the fortress for around three weeks, including George Liddell, professor of mathematics at Marischal College.

 

In the Jacobite Rising of 1715 George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal, took an active role with the rebels, leading cavalry at the Battle of Sheriffmuir. After the subsequent abandonment of the rising Lord Marischal fled to the Continent, eventually becoming French ambassador for Frederick the Great of Prussia. Meanwhile, in 1716, his titles and estates including Dunnottar were declared forfeit to the crown.

 

Later history

The seized estates of the Earl Marischal were purchased in 1720 for £41,172, by the York Buildings Company who dismantled much of the castle.

 

In 1761 the Earl briefly returned to Scotland and bought back Dunnottar only to sell it five years later to Alexander Keith, an Edinburgh lawyer who served as Knight Marischal of Scotland.

 

Dunnottar was inherited in 1852 by Sir Patrick Keith-Murray of Ochtertyre, who in turn sold it in July 1873 to Major Alexander Innes of Cowie and Raemoir for about £80,000.

 

It was purchased by Weetman Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray, in 1925 after which his wife embarked on a programme of repairs.

 

Since that time the castle has remained in the family, and has been open to the public, attracting 52,500 visitors in 2009.

 

Dunnottar Castle, and the headland on which is stands, was designated as a scheduled monument in 1970.In 1972 twelve of the structures at Dunnottar were listed.

 

Three buildings are listed at category A as being of "national importance": the keep; the entrance gateway; and Benholm's Lodging.

 

The remaining listings are at category B as being of "regional importance".[39] The Hon. Charles Anthony Pearson, the younger son of the 3rd Viscount Cowdray, currently owns and runs Dunnottar Castle which is part of the 210-square-kilometre (52,000-acre) Dunecht Estates.

 

Portions of the 1990 film Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson and Glenn Close, were shot there.

  

Description

Dunnottar's strategic location allowed its owners to control the coastal terrace between the North Sea cliffs and the hills of the Mounth, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) inland, which enabled access to and from the north-east of Scotland.

 

The site is accessed via a steep, 800-metre (2,600 ft) footpath (with modern staircases) from a car park on the coastal road, or via a 3-kilometre (1.9 mi) cliff-top path from Stonehaven. Dunnottar's several buildings, put up between the 13th and 17th centuries, are arranged across a headland covering around 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres).

 

The dominant building, viewed from the land approach, is the 14th-century keep or tower house. The other principal buildings are the gatehouse; the chapel; and the 16th-century "palace" which incorporates the "Whigs' Vault".

 

Defences

The approach to the castle is overlooked by outworks on the "Fiddle Head", a promontory on the western side of the headland. The entrance is through the well-defended main gate, set in a curtain wall which entirely blocks a cleft in the rocky cliffs.

 

The gate has a portcullis and has been partly blocked up. Alongside the main gate is the 16th-century Benholm's Lodging, a five-storey building cut into the rock, which incorporated a prison with apartments above.

 

Three tiers of gun ports face outwards from the lower floors of Benholm's Lodging, while inside the main gate, a group of four gun ports face the entrance. The entrance passage then turns sharply to the left, running underground through two tunnels to emerge near the tower house.

 

Simpson contends that these defences are "without exception the strongest in Scotland", although later writers have doubted the effectiveness of the gun ports. Cruden notes that the alignment of the gun ports in Benholm's Lodging, facing across the approach rather than along, means that they are of limited efficiency.

 

The practicality of the gun ports facing the entrance has also been questioned, though an inventory of 1612 records that four brass cannons were placed here.

 

A second access to the castle leads up from a rocky cove, the aperture to a marine cave on the northern side of the Dunnottar cliffs into which a small boat could be brought. From here a steep path leads to the well-fortified postern gate on the cliff top, which in turn offers access to the castle via the Water Gate in the palace.

 

Artillery defences, taking the form of earthworks, surround the north-west corner of the castle, facing inland, and the south-east, facing seaward. A small sentry box or guard house stands by the eastern battery, overlooking the coast.

 

Tower house and surrounding buildings

The tower house of Dunnottar, viewed from the west

The late 14th-century tower house has a stone-vaulted basement, and originally had three further storeys and a garret above.

 

Measuring 12 by 11 metres (39 by 36 ft), the tower house stood 15 metres (49 ft) high to its gable. The principal rooms included a great hall and a private chamber for the lord, with bedrooms upstairs.

 

Beside the tower house is a storehouse, and a blacksmith's forge with a large chimney. A stable block is ranged along the southern edge of the headland. Nearby is Waterton's Lodging, also known as the Priest's House, built around 1574, possibly for the use of William Keith (died 1580), son of the 4th Earl Marischal.

 

This small self-contained house includes a hall and kitchen at ground level, with private chambers above, and has a projecting spiral stair on the north side. It is named for Thomas Forbes of Waterton, an attendant of the 7th Earl.

 

The palace

The palace, to the north-east of the headland, was built in the late 16th century and early to mid-17th century. It comprises three main wings set out around a quadrangle, and for the most part is probably the work of the 5th Earl Marischal who succeeded in 1581.

 

It provided extensive and comfortable accommodation to replace the rooms in the tower house. In its long, low design it has been compared to contemporary English buildings, in contrast to the Scottish tradition of taller towers still prevalent in the 16th century.

 

Seven identical lodgings are arranged along the west range, each opening onto the quadrangle and including windows and fireplace. Above the lodgings the west range comprised a 35-metre (115 ft) gallery. Now roofless, the gallery originally had an elaborate oak ceiling, and on display was a Roman tablet taken from the Antonine Wall.

 

At the north end of the gallery was a drawing room linked to the north range. The gallery could also be accessed from the Silver House to the south, which incorporated a broad stairway with a treasury above.

 

The basement of the north range incorporates kitchens and stores, with a dining room and great chamber above. At ground floor level is the Water Gate, between the north and west ranges, which gives access to the postern on the northern cliffs.

 

The east and north ranges are linked via a rectangular stair. The east range has a larder, brewhouse and bakery at ground level, with a suite of apartments for the Countess above. A north-east wing contains the Earl's apartments, and includes the "King's Bedroom" in which Charles II stayed. In this room is a carved stone inscribed with the arms of the 7th Earl and his wife, and the date 1654. Below these rooms is the Whigs' Vault, a cellar measuring 16 by 4.5 metres (52 by 15 ft). This cellar, in which the Covenanters were held in 1685, has a large eastern window, as well as a lower vault accessed via a trap-door in the floor.

 

Of the chambers in the palace, only the dining room and the Silver House remain roofed, having been restored in the 1920s. The central area contains a circular cistern or fish pond, 16 metres (52 ft) across and 7.6 metres (25 ft) deep, and a bowling green is located to the west.

 

At the south-east corner of the quadrangle is the chapel, consecrated in 1276 and largely rebuilt in the 16th century. Medieval walling and two 13th-century windows remain, and there is a graveyard to the south.

On 4 December 2019, 20 enthusiastic year 6 students and two supervisors visited Red Hill to experience some of the practicalities in repairing and conserving the environment. One team of students carried buckets of water to support some of the stressed recent plantings, while the other team learned about the many weeds growing on Red Hill, followed by a practical session with hand mattocks to chip them out. The Regenerators thank Canberra Grammar for supporting their local Nature Reserve.

Travis Brock... what can we say?... Always an individual... I need this rack for the Toyota Land Cruiser... I need his VW diesel engine too... that thing gets crazy mileage! Maybe I should just get a VW... Actually, I want a VW Syncro 4WD bus!!!!!

 

Either way, Travis has found practicality in life with this car!!!

  

Either way, Travis has found practicality in life with this car!!!

Maclaren has teamed up with acclaimed fashion accessories designer Lulu Guinness to produce this Special Edition buggy. Using the chassis and function of the lightweight and easy to use Maclaren Quest, the buggy has Black & White Butterflies Includes Raincover And Footmuff

 

The offers the practicalities of 4 seat positions, footrest, basket, hood and PVC raincover with the chic flair that only a fashion designer can bring to a pushchair. There’s even a matching changing bag with mat, sold separately.

 

The collaboration between Lulu (who"s a mother of two) and Maclaren is a buggy that"s fashionable, fun and eye-catching while still putting the practical needs of parents first. Lulu comments "You need something bright and cheery after the lack of sleep that goes with having small children, so I wanted this buggy to be fun and lively".

 

* Sturdy, aeronautical-quality aluminum frame

* 5-point safety harness for maximum security

* One-handed, compact umbrella fold

* Foot-operated parking brakes

* Carry strap for easy portability

* Ergonomically optimized, foam insulated handles

* Handy mesh shopping basket

* Reflective accents for night time safety

* Adjustable leg support

* Height adjustable shoulder harness

* 4 position reclining seat

* Suitable from 3 months - 15kg (approx 3 years)

Maclaren Lulu Guiness Quest buggy

Women's Asymmetrical Fashion. Wool and linen walking suits were appreciated for their practicality. Asymmetrical designs were featured in bodices and skirts and preferred fabrics were satin, taffeta, chiffon and lightweight silks, with washable cottons to ease hot summers. Early Art Deco inspired prints were seen in the post war years. The automobile achieved status, so driving clothes were developed to protect against dust, including the aptly named duster, a long, lightweight coat. Hats were veiled to keep the complexion smudge free.

Remploy T45 Leyland Freighter 14-16 160 Turbo chassis four wheeler Reg No E367 YVR, new in March 1988, is pictured here when during a photo shoot demonstrating the practicality of a demountable box fitted with a Radcliff tail lift.

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Measuring 4.67 metres in length and boasting a boot capacity of 442 litres, the Exeo ST brings even more practicality, elegance and sporting style to the upper-medium estate sector segment.

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs Moleskin Coat

 

Retail Price: $548.00 / £357.45

 

Soft, sueded texture in an updated, double-breasted design.

There is no need to compromise practicality for style with this cute Marc by Marc Jacobs coat which not only looks great but will see you through the winter chill.

 

Moleskin double breasted coat with Peter Pan collar and seam detailing. Marc by Marc Jacobs coat has a large inverted pleated on rear from yoke to hem, seam detailing and button fastening tabs on cuffs. Coat has a pocket on each hip, concealed stud fastenings on front and four decorative Marc Jacobs stamped horn buttons.

 

Color: Black / Deep Sky Blue

 

Concealed snap front

Button tab on cuffs

Side pockets

Inverted back pleat

About 33½" from shoulder to hem

Fully lined

Body: 100%cotton, lining: 100%cotton. US sizing.

Dry clean.

Generously hosted by Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency, Paul Rhodes of the eponymous artisan bakery and his head baker Yann Legallais kindly gave up their day to pass bread making skills on to thirteen would-be bakers from public sector kitchens. Tracey Simmons from Pabulum Catering then spoke about the practicalities of Real Bread in a public sector catering situation.

Practicality combined with glam, the Anna Tote is perfect for both an aperitif with the girls and a day of shopping. Large tote which can be worn as a crossbody bag, solid colour, double braided handle, metal handle connection and customisation, zip closure on the top, lining with logo, inside pockets. Saffiano finish.

 

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Given Jag has had almost two decades to perfect the new model, it's disappointing the F-Pace is not a benchmark. Having said that, it's still a beautifully designed and engineered SUV that has the soul of its sports car stablemates, combined with space and practicality few of its rivals can match.

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Because even your “daddy wagon” deserves to look cool, right? 2017 Pirelli World Challenge champion Lawson Aschenbach doesn’t always get to drive fast sports cars. He also has a family and sometimes needs the practicality of his 2018 GMC Yukon, which he calls the “Daddy Wagon.” But at least his daddy wagon rolls on some cool rolling stock, thanks to 305/45R22 General Tire Grabber UHP tires and 22x10 Forgeline one piece forged monoblock VX1-Truck wheels finished in Transparent Smoke with custom “GTS Champion” center caps! See more at: www.forgeline.com/customer_gallery_view.php?cvk=2069

 

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Maclaren has teamed up with acclaimed fashion accessories designer Lulu Guinness to produce this Special Edition buggy. Using the chassis and function of the lightweight and easy to use Maclaren Quest, the buggy has Black & White Butterflies Includes Raincover And Footmuff

 

The offers the practicalities of 4 seat positions, footrest, basket, hood and PVC raincover with the chic flair that only a fashion designer can bring to a pushchair. There’s even a matching changing bag with mat, sold separately.

 

The collaboration between Lulu (who"s a mother of two) and Maclaren is a buggy that"s fashionable, fun and eye-catching while still putting the practical needs of parents first. Lulu comments "You need something bright and cheery after the lack of sleep that goes with having small children, so I wanted this buggy to be fun and lively".

 

* Sturdy, aeronautical-quality aluminum frame

* 5-point safety harness for maximum security

* One-handed, compact umbrella fold

* Foot-operated parking brakes

* Carry strap for easy portability

* Ergonomically optimized, foam insulated handles

* Handy mesh shopping basket

* Reflective accents for night time safety

* Adjustable leg support

* Height adjustable shoulder harness

* 4 position reclining seat

* Suitable from 3 months - 15kg (approx 3 years)

Maclaren Lulu Guiness Quest buggy

There is a spirit in us that makes our brass to blare and our cymbals crash-all, of course, supported by the practicalities of trained lung power, throat, heart, guts.

 

Laurence Olivier

  

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Maclaren has teamed up with acclaimed fashion accessories designer Lulu Guinness to produce this Special Edition buggy. Using the chassis and function of the lightweight and easy to use Maclaren Quest, the buggy has Black & White Butterflies Includes Raincover And Footmuff

 

The offers the practicalities of 4 seat positions, footrest, basket, hood and PVC raincover with the chic flair that only a fashion designer can bring to a pushchair. There’s even a matching changing bag with mat, sold separately.

 

The collaboration between Lulu (who"s a mother of two) and Maclaren is a buggy that"s fashionable, fun and eye-catching while still putting the practical needs of parents first. Lulu comments "You need something bright and cheery after the lack of sleep that goes with having small children, so I wanted this buggy to be fun and lively".

 

* Sturdy, aeronautical-quality aluminum frame

* 5-point safety harness for maximum security

* One-handed, compact umbrella fold

* Foot-operated parking brakes

* Carry strap for easy portability

* Ergonomically optimized, foam insulated handles

* Handy mesh shopping basket

* Reflective accents for night time safety

* Adjustable leg support

* Height adjustable shoulder harness

* 4 position reclining seat

* Suitable from 3 months - 15kg (approx 3 years)

Maclaren Lulu Guiness Quest buggy

JOIN US TOMORROW… STYLE-4-A-CAUSE … at Trump International February 22. 25 11-4pm … Invite Attached …. Stay warm and stylish with our ARCTIC WHITE FOX COAT is the perfect combination of elegance and practicality. This luxurious long coat offers timeless appeal for those who appreciate both fashion and function … Fun Fox Hat - Mink Headband and Purse - White Leather Gloves w/fur trim! … Silver Gown By Norma Kamali.. #trumpinternational #fur #furcoat #furhat #foxfur #foxfurcoat #normakamali #charityevent #foxfurhat #furpurse #minkheadband #minkbag #mink #leathergloves

A triple-expansion marine engine from the steam tug ‘Chipchase’

The tug was built in 1953 by Clelands (Successors) Ltd, Wallsend-on-Tyne, with engines by Plenty of Newbury. She was built for the Blyth Harbour Commissioners, and later passed to the Seaham Harbour Dock Co, County Durham. The vessel was acquired in 1984 for a project to establish a maritime museum at Maryport, West Cumberland, and taken over by the Town Council in 1986. The vessel was scrapped, but the engines were salvaged, and one set was purchased by the SMM for display in Clydebuilt at Braehead

Though of English make, this object is representative of the triple-expansion type of marine engine, developed to practicality on the Clyde in the 1870s and 80s.

This is important to the collection of marine engines in the SMM as an example of one of the most important types of engine. It also forms a group with part of the boiler front, a boiler feed pump, and a generating set, all from the same vessel, and all at kept together.

Formerly part of the exhibition at Braehead, now moved to Irvine.

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I violated my own rule and bought them each a cute little cooling hat that has a lining to hold the water, how cool is that! Red hat, red packs and a red rope of my own invention that beats all the commercial leashes so far in practicality and ease of walking the two of them.

1982-1991

Coupe/Hatchback

 

I'm surprised by how much I like the C-Pillar on the 944; you don't see them on the streets much today, but the funky shape gives it a notchback silhouette with the bubble-glass practicality of a hatch (to say nothing of good over-the-shoulder visibility). Sure, it's full of contemporary sins (check out the un-flush glass and typical 80s roof gutters and panel gaps) but on the whole the car looks surprisingly modern and muscular compared to the similarly-shaped FC RX-7, for instance. For me it's all in the extra metal carved out of the C-Pillar.

Motor homes have become increasingly popular over the last 100 years and more, with many families across the globe making it their vehicle of choice for long and short breaks. From Class A integrated models to Class C Alcove models, Motor homes are loved the world over for their practicality and versatility. But where did it all begin? In this infographic we explore the path the modern motor home has taken over the past century.

To the best of my knowledge, this is the only photo that exists of the second 127, registration GSJ838N. This was a 'Special' by virtue of its third door, offering added practicality to a family of two-and-a-bit!

 

This was my Dad's first experience of second-hand buying - not sure he ever really forgave me for breaking his run ;o) It is also the first car of which I have clear memories - one of which was being allowed on one occasion (in a private and controlled environment) to sit on Dad's knee and steer it while he worked the pedals! Oh, was I chuffed - I'm sure I must've worn something akin to this expression on my face!

 

That was me bitten by the bug - I liked cars!!!!

This delicately designed silver gemstone necklace is one of a kind. This elegant necklace charm by its exquisite design featuring alluring earthy brown Smoky Quartz gemstones. This beautiful smoky quartz silver necklace has marquise cut faceted stones arranged in a charming design on silver link chain.

 

METAL TYPE: 925 Sterling Silver

 

GEMSTONE TYPE: Natural Genuine Gemstone Smoky Quartz

 

Smokey Quartz: Smokey quartz or Smoky quartz fosters serenity, calmness, positive thoughts, calms fears, lifts depression. Also associated with stability, practicality, intuition, pride, joy and a realistic, grounded spirituality. Helps us turn our wishes, dreams and desires into reality. Good luck talisman. Improves creativity and enhances joy. Teaches us to simplify our lives and always to live in a sacred manner. Stimulates and purifies energy centers. Grounds and stabilizes energies, helps lift depression and fatigue. Smokey quartz disperses negative patterns and vibrations, and transmits a high quantity of light. Benefits reproductive organs, muscles, heart and nervous system. Improves abdomen, kidneys, pancreas and the sexual organs. Increases energy fertility. Encourages survival instincts, and therefore protects soldiers on active service.

  

MEASUREMENT OF JEWELRY:-

 

N10b

 

The hanging pendant portion of necklace measures

 

0.6"(1.5cm)wide and 9.5"(23.5cm) tall.

 

Size of gemstones used: (5*10) mm, (4*7)mm and (3*5)mm AA Grade superior quality gemstones

 

The Length of complete Necklace is 17.5"- 19” long, along with Sterling Silver chain and Sterling Silver lobster clasp, the size of chain can be adjusted.

 

Please note: This item looks a little bit bigger than it actually would. I am using it to show how it hangs and not for size reference. Please read measurements above to know the exact size.

 

This complete necklace is entirely hand fabricated by me. This picture is of the actual necklace for sale.

 

This necklace is one-of-a-kind

 

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Safari Garden offers the new and true concept of elegant living in a gated community where aesthetics, convenience and practicality are all merged to create the most modern, world class housing project in the city.

 

Safari Garden has been planned in compliance to all the latest international town planning and engineering standards. With an extensive network of winding roads, uninterrupted underground electric supply, international standard school system, beautiful green parks, and a zoo along the canal bank for the entertainment of your children, Mosque and a fully equipped hospital. Our location is primary as to being in the middle of two primary roads, Ferozeupur road and Raiwind road.

 

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Designed for practicality, emu® Italian chairs and designer patio tables easily stack and fold. In most cases, emu®'s patented design speaks for itself. Through precise construction, choice of material, demanding tests and standards, our products support heavy duty use common to the design conscious foodservice, hospitality and corporate markets. emuamericas is committed to a philosophy of environmental and social responsibility.

 

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The most important ideal to me with any party favor is practicality. I want the guests to leave with something they will use and maybe be inspired. My original idea for this one was to fold the washcloths into diapers and mold the soaps like little butts. I couldn't find a "butt mold" anywhere so I settled for a heart (close enough, right!) The washcloths, crocheted with "Sugar and Cream" cotton Yarn were to bulky as diapers around the little hearts so I just created little "Bundles of Love"

The soaps are handmade, some glycerine with lavender oil and buds, some goats milk soap with oatmeal.

Experience the rugged elegance and practical craftsmanship of this

Vintage German Horsehide Leather Jacket, an extraordinary piece of

early 20th-century history.

 

This jacket was crafted to endure the demands of dispatch riders,

military personnel, and outdoor workers, embodying durability,

functionality, and timeless style. Manufactured in Germany between the

1920s and 1940s, it is a testament to an era where practicality met

innovation, with each detail reflecting the cultural and historical

landscape of its time.

 

During this period, Germany was at the forefront of leather

craftsmanship, with horsehide being highly prized for its exceptional

toughness and longevity. Jackets like this were essential gear for

dispatch riders, whose roles were critical during both world wars, as

they navigated treacherous terrains to deliver vital messages. The

vegetable-tanned horsehide leather used in its construction not only

ensured durability but also reflected the sustainable tanning

practices of the era, a hallmark of traditional European leatherwork.

 

The coarse wool lining adds to its historical significance, as such

materials were chosen to withstand the cold, particularly in outdoor

and wartime environments. This jacket represents more than just a

garment; it tells the story of resilience and resourcefulness,

capturing the spirit of a time when clothing was designed to endure

the harshest conditions while remaining practical and stylish.

 

Owning this jacket is like owning a piece of history—one that connects

you to the lives of those who relied on its sturdy construction and

timeless design. Whether you're a collector, a vintage enthusiast, or

simply someone who appreciates masterful craftsmanship, this jacket is

a rare and meaningful addition to your collection.

 

Restored with Care and Expertise:

 

This jacket has been professionally restored to preserve its legacy.

The vegetable-tanned horsehide leather has been carefully cleaned,

conditioned, and treated to enhance its durability and maintain its

supple texture. The coarse wool lining has been inspected and

preserved, and hand-stitched repairs have been left intact to honour

its storied past. Every detail has been thoughtfully maintained,

ensuring it remains both a historical artifact and a wearable piece of

craftsmanship.

 

Garment Measurements (Laid Flat):

 

Chest (Armpit to Armpit): 24 inches

Underarm to Cuff: 16 inches

Shoulder Seam to Cuff: 24 inches

Across Shoulders (Seam to Seam): 19 inches

Back Length (Bottom of Collar to Hem): 27 inches

 

Features & Details:

 

Vegetable-Tanned Horsehide Leather: Known for its durability, supple

texture, and natural patina that enhances with age.

Coarse Wool Lining: Provides warmth and practicality, ideal for

cold-weather use.

Double-Breasted Button Closure: Classic design for added protection

and timeless appeal.

High Buttoned Collar: Shields against wind and cold for additional comfort.

Functional Pockets: Includes multiple secure storage options for practicality.

Natural Patina and Distressing: Adds vintage charm and character,

reflecting its age and use.

Hand-Stitched Repairs: Authentic repairs that contribute to its

historical significance and unique appeal.

 

Condition of Garment:

 

This jacket is in well-worn vintage condition, showcasing a deep

patina, heavy distressing, and hand-stitched repairs that highlight

its history. The restoration process has ensured the leather remains

supple and durable, while the coarse wool lining is intact and

functional despite signs of wear. Original buttons are present and

operational, making it a collectible piece for enthusiasts.

Not sure what these concrete donuts are meant to represent

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➲ Yoga Workout with Twists for detox, cardio, fitness (30 minute yoga workout) youtu.be/Sy25cbDGqBM Yoga Workout with Twists for detox, cardio, fitness is meant to provide yoga practitioners with a rigorous power yoga workout in a tight 30 minute Vinyasa. This practice accentuates a number of twists to aid in detox, purification and opening the body. 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 Power Yoga program. This yoga workout is intended to help improve strength, flexibility, stamina, range of motion, breath work and relaxation. This 30 minute yoga workout will increase energy levels and is great for morning, as a workout or anytime you're feeling stress or fatigue. About Michelle Goldstein: Michelle has maintained a daily yoga practice for since 1998. A protégée of renowned Yoga teacher, Bryan Kest of Santa Monica Power Yoga, Michelle has been teaching yoga since 2004. A devoted student of Yoga, she has studied under a wide range of teachers including Max Strom, Bryan Kest, Guru Singh, Saul David Raye, Erich Schiffman and others. 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

Because even your “daddy wagon” deserves to look cool, right? 2017 Pirelli World Challenge champion Lawson Aschenbach doesn’t always get to drive fast sports cars. He also has a family and sometimes needs the practicality of his 2018 GMC Yukon, which he calls the “Daddy Wagon.” But at least his daddy wagon rolls on some cool rolling stock, thanks to 305/45R22 General Tire Grabber UHP tires and 22x10 Forgeline one piece forged monoblock VX1-Truck wheels finished in Transparent Smoke with custom “GTS Champion” center caps! See more at: www.forgeline.com/customer_gallery_view.php?cvk=2069

 

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Generously hosted by Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency, Paul Rhodes of the eponymous artisan bakery and his head baker Yann Legallais kindly gave up their day to pass bread making skills on to thirteen would-be bakers from public sector kitchens. Tracey Simmons from Pabulum Catering then spoke about the practicalities of Real Bread in a public sector catering situation.

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