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75 years ago, Nazis tried to set this Berlin synagogue on fire, like so many other Jewish places of worship, houses and businesses across Germany and Austria. The tragic event became known as Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, althought the term is actually belittling the magnitude of the horror. Lives were shattered, not just glass. 91 Jews were killed that day, many more were taken to camps or humiliated in the streets. Hence, we are mostly referring to the 1938 November pogroms today when we talk about that fateful night.
What happened here at Neue Synagoge in Berlin's Oranienburger Strasse on November 9 1939 was actually a ray of hope amid the darkness. A local policeman called the fire brigades after the attempt on the synagogue and insisted on them extinguishing the fire, as this was a listed building that needed to be saved.
Tragically, allied bombing in 1943 damaged the building badly.
Even more tragically, most of what remained was demolished by East Germany after neglecting the ruin for decades.
In 1993, at least the street facade with its wonderful cupola was refurbished, and Centrum Judaicum, a place of learning and rememberance was opened here.
You might recognize the original photo: www.mcclatchydc.com/europe-news/
56103, 60022 and 66023 make up the front line of locomotives in this evening view of Margam TMD. There are at least 8 other Class 60's on the depot. Margam was a 2-road shed with full servicing facilities. Having been a major repair depot for EWS's class 60 and 66 locomotives due to its facilities, the depot serviced all of EWS's fleet of locomotives in South Wales, after the closure of Cardiff Canton TMD. In September 2008, all services moved to Margam Knuckle Yard and the depot was subsequently demolished. Taken circa 1998.
Canon EOS3, EF35mm F2, Fuji Superior 200.
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Another one from the Moon Valley at Atacama Desert. If you didn't believe the "strange views" part, this photo may help. I don't remember if the girls knew I was taking the picture, but I like it anyway.
Arek Jozwik, a Polish migrant worker, died on Monday after being assaulted by local teenagers in Harlow town centre last Saturday.
Hundreds of people marched in silence from The Stow to St Paul's Church. It's disappointing that not more local Brits or more of Harlow's civic leaders felt the need to show solidarity with their Polish neighbours at this moving memorial.
On entrance to the village of Ardrishaig stands the War Memorial, as you can see the clouds had gathered, the memorial takes the form of an impressive Celtic Cross. The memorial is in a lofted position and this is what the memorial says;
“Is e Dia ar tearmunn agus ar neart” (God is our refuge and strength) Psalm 46
“In ever grateful memory of the men of Ardrishaig and South Knapdale who fell in the Great War 1914 – 1918, 1939 – 1945.
Thanks to Janet for helping me with the Gaelic
When I took this photograph so many years ago if you had told me that the World Trade Center would be attacked and destroyed I would have never believed you. Please take time today to remember all those who lost their lives and those who are still suffering from this horrible tragedy. Why can't the people of the world just learn to live in peace…it's so much easier than fighting.
In the 50s we knew this beautiful location as the home of the Tait family. Tait, as I recall, was an attorney, although there does not appear to be any substantive records.
Where were you on September 11th, 2001?
I was at work, huddled around the TV in the lounge with all my co-workers. We watched the towers fall. The world seemed dark and confusing...like a bad dream.
I am an American and a Christian. I have many Muslim friends around the world. I have no hatred towards those of the Islamic faith. They are a kind and generous people. A few evil men do not define an entire entire religion.
As I remember the events that took place 9 years ago, I pray for all my brothers and sisters around the world, regardless of race, nationality or religion. I also pray for justice. May God pour out his love on all those who promote peace and freedom, and may He pour out his wrath on all those who promote violence and terror.
God bless!
--flickr Explore #24--
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OGGI 12 SETTEMBRE SI RICORDA IL SANTISSIMO NOME DI MARIA - AUGURI A TUTTE LE MARIA
MEDJUGORIE -
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www.chiesacattolica.it/cci2009/chiesa_cattolica_italiana/...
NOI SIAMO ANCORA QUI
Siamo ancora qui
non lo dimenticare
E saremo dovunque
Se ci vuoi trovare
Siamo ancora qui
Non lo dimenticare
Passeranno gli anni ma
Di noi non ti scordare.
IL RITORNELLO DALLA CANZONE DI MARCO CASALESE " SIAMO ANCORA QUI"
WE ARE STILL HERE
We are still here
do not forget
And we are everywhere
If we want to find
We are still here
Do not forget
Years passed, but
Do not forget us.
From the SONG OF MARCO Casalese "WE STILL HERE"
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Today made me a bit nostalgic and I revisited photos I took during our trip to Ireland in May of 2012. I selected this series of photos that I believe I hadn't previously posted so that I could share some of the scenes with you. While there are many places in the world that I haven't visited yet, the home of my ancestors keeps calling me to return. It's a call I'd like to answer in the not too distant future.