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Readers are plentiful, thinkers are rare.
Harriet Martineau
English economist & novelist (1802 - 1876)
Aufgenommen am 16.September 1928 in Riesa, Sachsen.
Taken on September 16, 1928 in Riesa, Saxony, Germany.
8:15 a.m., Priory Park, Chichester. I saw the early sun on him, and asked permission. He is sitting on the city wall, and reading Lee Child's 'The Hard Way'.
Thank you for agreeing to be photographed, and apologies for interrupting your reading. Other photos in my series of readers are here: www.flickr.com/photos/greg_myers/albums/72157652125931010.
This infographic was created for MastersInEducation.org.
Source: mastersineducation.org/infographic-traditional-books-vs-d...
Presented for the first time at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has been voted "Most Beautiful Car 2014" – in the "Sports Cars and Convertibles" category - by readers of the Austrian edition of Auto Bild. The captivating convertible saw off more than 13 rivals, coming in ahead of the new Jaguar F-Type Coupé and the Ford Mustang (in the same category, but lower down in the rankings, were the new Lamborghini Huracán, the Porsche 911 Targa and the Audi TT).
At the end of March, Auto Bild Austria asked its readers to choose, from all new models released during the preceding 12 months, the one with the most appealing design. More than 80 cars – divided into 5 categories – were put on a shortlist which was published by the magazine and became the basis for the vote. The selection was carried out entirely by the readers, with no magazine editors or automotive sector experts involved.
The highly esteemed Design Award was established by Auto Bild magazine in 2006 and a vote is now held in 20 European countries every spring. The award is assigned on the basis of the design of newly launched models and has become a permanent fixture in the annual schedule for the automotive industry. The results for all other European markets will become available starting from 30 May.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Spiders have always occupied a prime place in Alfa Romeo's heritage because they are the freest and most emotion-driven expression of motoring. The same spirit is expressed by the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, the natural evolution of the Alfa Romeo Spider versions that have always delivered great excitement, ensured outstanding driving satisfaction and combined a line which is the stuff of dreams with the performance of powerful, flexible engines.
Designed by the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, the mid-engined 2 seater with rear-wheel drive confirms the brand's excellence in this sector as demonstrated by some of its recognizable Spiders, among the most beautiful in the history of the motor world, such as the Giulietta Spider from the 1950s or the mythical Duetto made famous by the film, The Graduate (1967), up to the captivating Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. And now it is the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider's turn to take to the stand by projecting the technological and emotional values that are part of Alfa Romeo's heritage into the future.
The preview of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider in Geneva was characterised by an exclusive three-layer glossy white livery which, with its depth and iridescence, shaped the car, highlighting the sculpted, finely modelled surfaces. Over this unmistakably elegant Italian 'attire' are the specific carbon roll-bar cover and the carbon windscreen ring, which combines the concepts of lightness and resistance, in line with Alfa Romeo's exclusive synthesis of 'functional beauty'. The search for brand-new stylistic solutions can also be seen in the new clamshell headlights, the distinctive differentiated diameter alloy wheels (18" at the front and 19" at the rear) and the large Pirelli tyres.
The elemental design and essential materials also distinguish the interior, which is all designed and built for maximum driving satisfaction. Specifically, the carbon fibre in the interior immediately stands out, used to make the central cell, which has been left in full view to enhance the sense of uniqueness, of technology and light weight. Additionally, to further enhance the unique quality of the spider version, Alfa Romeo's designers have chosen a particular leather upholstery that results from the finest tradition of Italian craftsmanship.
The car is equipped with the new "4-cylinder" 1750 Turbo Petrol with innovative aluminium block – permitting a saving of 22 kg – and specific intake and exhaust systems which have been optimised to enhance the sports appeal of the car even further. In addition, it boasts cutting-edge technical solutions including direct fuel injection, dual continuous variable valve timing, a turbocharger and a revolutionary scavenging control system that gets rid of any turbo lag.
The 1750 Turbo Petrol engine is teamed with the innovative Alfa TCT automatic twin dry clutch transmission, which is a genuine benchmark in its segment due to its limited weight and extreme speed of activation. The gears can also be changed in sequential mode using the "shift paddles" located behind the steering wheel.
9:05 pm, 21 June, before sunset on the Summer Solstice.
He is reading Dostoyevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', in them David McDuff translation, I think.
For more readers, see www.flickr.com/photos/greg_myers/albums/72157652125931010.
Edited - Notes added 20JAN2008
Group photo of Readers at Cision UK Ltd, Peterborough taken on 23 OCT 2007.
(Photo by David Griffiths).
From left to right:-
BOTTOM ROW Judith Oswick, Inge King, Lynn Garner, Alison Cross
SECOND ROW Maureen Lacey, Jackie Wiegman, Jackie Forster, Pat Hallett, Rosemary Bancroft
ON STAIRS STARTING AT TOP Mark Humphrey, Michael Sharpe, Jayne Whytock, Linda Davies, Hilary Elliman, Sarah Koukoura, Jeremy Francis, Brian Thompson, Shirley Dickens
IN FRONT OF RED WALL SIGN Peter Rimes, Nagina Fardoos, Jane Lane, Penny Yeats, Lynne Barnes, Glyn Heppleston, Angela Hepworth
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Your favorite dashboard is now available in the Apple app store. Today we launched the new Netvibes app for iPhone, iPad and iPod so you can always keep your important content close at hand. (Don’t worry, Android fans, your app is coming soon).
itunes.apple.com/us/app/netvibes-reader-social-analytics/...
My old e-book reader (Sony PRS-300) and my new e-book reader (Kindle 4th generation) side-by-side.
The Kindle is very slightly larger, but lighter and with a much larger screen.
I like them both, but its the Kindle I shall be taking with me the next time we go on holiday.
The Casey Library began a new chapter May 3 as the community got its first look at the re-located facility.
Raymond Myers, U.S. Army Garrison Casey's deputy to the garrison commander spoke to community members about the move and the enhanced library.
"Moving here brings the library closer to the school and creates more of a downtown feel," said Myers.
In addition to being closer to Casey Elementary, the library is across the street from Child, Youth & School Services and across an adjacent street from Starbucks. Part of that downtown feel Myers mentioned.
According to Tracey Klippert, supervisory librarian for the Casey enclave libraries, they are enjoying the openness and the new furnishings.
"It's very easy to manage, you can see down all of the stacks, see into the children's area," said Klippert. "Other than DVDs, children's books are the most checked out item, we get a lot of parents in here with their children
every day and it is the most popular feature of the library."
And, Klippert means everyday... the library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week and has added some very sharp e-readers with e-magazines coming soon to their free Wi-Fi area.
Jaina Lefevre is sitting on the box, reading and humming to herself.
Aylin Daviau spotted the small girl and smiled, she tried to appear as friendly as she could which wasnt easy for her either "Komme, your aunt Lilli wishes to see you, it is not far" she said, speaking to her just like she would an adult..she knew no other way really.
Jaina Lefevre looks up and grins. "Really? Tauntie does? I was hopin. I misses her." She tucks the book reader in her pocket and jumps down, reaching up to take Aylin's hand.
Aylin Daviau takes the hand and winced...unsure how to break the news that the lovely lady helping her had killed Aunt Lilli...by decapitation no less...she nodded instead and began to lead her toward reception "Ja...she has just been a little busy"
Jaina Lefevre grins and skips along with Aylin. "I gots a new crypto-graffy (cryptography) book. S'really good. You likes puzzles?" she asks the woman as the door opens.
Aylin Daviau blinks and had no idea what the child was talking about..likely some kid speak for something shed never understand, she shook her head...leaning back against the door "Nein, I dont like them and Aunt Lilli is dead....I cut her head off" she said, having to supress a laugh but she did rather well.
Jaina Lefevre whirls around and stares at Aylin. "Tha's not funny. Where's Tauntie Lilli?"
Aylin Daviau raised a brow then shook her head...just slowly, she didnt smile..in fact there was little to no emotion on her face at all "Downstairs...." she said finally which was partially the truth, Lillis head was still in the fridge...her new body in the making however that wasnt here...far too risky shed left her in the relative safety of leviathan instead.
Jaina Lefevre crosses her arms and clenches her jaw. "You're a shithead." she states flatly. "And a liarface. I'm gonna tell Tauntie when I sees her that you is."
Shoya Namuya blinks when the little girl is brought in and she looks up at Aylin. She frowns as she watches her and then she asks "... What... What is going on?" And she frowns abit more
Aylin Daviau: "She is Dr Ackermans problem..sadly, Dr Ackerman isnt with us at this point...she has been enhanced, a routine checkup is required this is all...perhaps you could begin such for me, the conditioning has obviously contined to work....her strength however will need to be tested" she said, then glanced down at the child "I have been called far worse little one" she said, though she help no apathy for her...it was a job and no more, even if one that had caused her many problems, mainly with the childs real parents....the good Dr Ackerman couldnt have chosen an orphan to adopt of course.
Jaina Lefevre curls her fingers to Aylin, that gesture that kids use to get an adult to bend down closer. "I gots a secret.." she whispers...
Shoya Namuya frowns a bit and then she sighs. she looks down to the ground before looking back up to the woman and then she asks her "How would I do that...?". She looks towarsd the door that leads downstairs, thne back to Aylin and she waits for her response before saying "I know how to fix things.. But I wouldn't say that I'm good at keeping someone alive..."
Aylin Daviau half turned and locked the front door, so only employees who had the access code would be able to enter she then regarded the child again, something of a smirk curling the ends of her lips "I dont like secrets either and as for this task" she said, lifting her eyes to shoya "It is simple, there are small weights in the lab downstairs, varying weights...many of which a child her size should never be able to lift, document the maximum weight she can carry, length of time...stamina, I will be down shortly"
Lithia Nightfire eyes the child "There seems to be many.. needy children here..."
Jaina Lefevre balls up her right hand into a fist and as Aylin looks to Shoya, Jai aims that fist for the spot near the woman's groin where the plates were thinner in order for the joint to work. "Cut YOUR head off!"
Jaina Lefevre doesn't look like a needy child. In fact, she's rather well dressed and clean.
Shoya Namuya sighs heavily when Jaina punches at Aylin and then she steps forward. She would move hehr and out for the girl to take and she says "Come on... Punching her isn't goign to do anything...". She smiles at the child, trying to be as friendly as possible and she says "My name is Shoya... What's your name?" adn she smiles more
Aylin Daviau blinks and almost seems to freeze right where she stood, th pain wasnt intense no but for a child that size it was enough and she shouldnt ever be that strong..that was rather obvious, a hand moved to her thigh and she held it..eyes narrowing then "Take it away from me" she said, trying hard to keep her composure but she didnt like children....didnt want them near her at all and certainly not attacking her.
Jaina Lefevre crosses her arms and snarls at Shoya. "Not goin' anywhere but home. Outta my way, liarface shithead lady." She steps as if to get around Aylin and to the door.
Shoya Namuya frowns at the little girl and then she shakes her head. After a moment she stands up and she says simply "You've got a nasty mouth there" and she frowns. she shrugs, though, and she moves over to the drink machine to get herself some water
Lithia Nightfire looks at foull mouth child with amazement
Aylin Daviau: "You may try...though I doubt you will have much luck" she said, moving away from the door which was essentually steel core titanium and coded, if the child could get through that she would be impressed.
Jaina Lefevre would tug on the handle a few times and push and kick and then turn around and glare at Aylin. "Open. The. Door, or my Mommies will blowed you up." When all else fails, bring on the heavy artillery. Mommy.
Shoya Namuya chuckles as she listens to the little girl and then she pulls the drink up to take a sip of it. After that she sighs and says "Listen... I'm trying to be nice to you okay, kiddo...? I don't want to do it, but I really don't have a choice" ands he shakes her head, frowning before she adds "I'll be as nice as possible, if you do the same" adns he nods to her
Lithia Nightfire looks up ay Aylin "Ms Daviau, if you need assistance with the child, I believe my strength is greater than the childs." hoping to diffuse the child before any tantrums begin
Aylin Daviau: "Blowed? as in past tense...nein, it appears I am still intact as it were" she said, pausing to laugh she then sighed..this was why she didnt like kids, you couldnt reason with them "Now, the tests will go ahead either way, how easy this is, is your decision" she said, though she really didnt need to do them, she knew the strengtgh had increased and that could be enough evaluation until Lilli returned to deal with this...she glanced at Lithia then and shrugged, though she was greatful..anything to have it difused "Of course...just dont let it bite you" she said as if talking about a wild animal rather than a child.
Jaina Lefevre flattened her palms against the door, arms spread, feet spread slightly for stability. "I ain't movin until this door opens and I can go out. I WANT OUT! NOW! OUT! NOW! NOWNOWNOW! Each word accompanied by a slam of a hand or heel against the steel door.
Aylin Daviau: "Perhaps she will simply hit it with her head" she commented, smiling a little she was also getting a migraine and was very tempted to simply try to tranq the child instead..she leaned up against the desk and placed her hands upon it, her eyes shifting to Lithia "Im beginning to beleive reception became a crech'e, if it is not one child it is another" she said, half joking but it would be obvious she was irritated too.
Lithia Nightfire walks towards the child "Please, let not make a scene of this. I do not believe Ms Daviau means you any harm. And I do not care to get into an ordeal with this, child" hopeing she didnt just bite off more than she can chew
Jaina Lefevre lashes out a foot at Lithia, aiming for the shin - and legs are stronger than arms. If she could punch hard enough to be felt through the armor...
Shoya Namuya sighs heavily as the child throws a temper tantrum and then she shouts out "KID! I know that you don't want to be here... I hate this place, too! God! Just... STOP screaming!!" and she shakes herh ead ebfore adding "And for the love of pete PLEASE stop punching and kicking people!"
Lithia Nightfire not ready for any swings from the child, the foot plants firmy into her shin, and drop her to one knee. not showing any pain from the sudden swift kick, she places on arm on the floor, and looks back up at the child "Please, do not make this difficult for yourself."
(and storm took out power, end scene)
I'm so excited about these funky crochet arm covers....I had to share them with you....I've never seen anything like them have you??? They are crocheted with heavy embroidery thread and are sooooo exquisite in detail!!! Amazing find! Yay!
For more photos of people reading, see this set. For other New York shots, please see my New York Collection.
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About 12:35, The Hall, Lancaster. Hannah is reading an Information Science article for her Library Science MA course. The red machine is one of the old coffee grinders that The Hall uses to decorate the coffeehouse.
Thank you for participating in my project, and apologies for interrupting your reading. Other photos in my series of readers are here: www.flickr.com/photos/greg_myers/albums/72157652125931010.
Vance Auman, Seagrove, North Carolina, operates this 1971 Kenworth 924. Drive train is a Cummins 350 RT009513 and 3.70 rears. The '71 is used as a spare to haul wood sawdust and lumber. The Auman's also show the truck and usually haul six John Deere tractors to local parades. Vance plans to go to this summers A.T.H.S national show in Yakima, WA.