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Seemingly unrelated, the sextant, earthquakes, and port gave rise to what we now know as Portugal. In short, the invention of the sextant jump started the “age of discovery” and Portugal’s conquest of Brasil, Spain, Madagascar, Macau and others. Barrels of wine enticed sailors to endure the stench of life abroad. To keep the wine from fermenting into vinegar, brandy and cherries were added and thereby unwittingly creating port. England’s thirst literally fortified Portugal’s economy in the 18th century.
From the 2000 flamingos that winter in the Rio Formosa to the Moorish, Romans and Celtic, Portugal has a history of migrations.
This history is what shapes Portugal’s architecture, language and cuisine abound. For example, centuries of Roman influence account for the number of words that begin with “Al”, the word Arabic sounds like “a rabbit”.
In the Algarve Moorish mosques became Catholic monasteries and are now train depots, police stations, and other public facilities. Castles of various dictators are tourists attractions.
Seemingly harmless looking, the cone snail is actually a predatory animal that uses a specialized harpoon-like tooth to inject lethal venom into prey. They can be found in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Oceans, Great Barrier Reef, southern Australia, Baja California, California, and Hawaii. Cone snails live in predominantly shallow water near coral reefs. They hide under coral shelves, in the sand, or under piles of debris. Some can even be found living among mangroves. This article is dedicated to Katie.
First the Stats...
Scientific name: Conidae
Weight: Up to 5+ ounces
Length: Up to 8.5 inches
Lifespan: Up to 20 years
Now on to the Facts!
1.) They snag their prey by the use of harpoon-like hollow teeth (radula) that are rapidly stabbed into their prey to inject their toxic venom.
2.) Smaller cone snails' stings hurt with no more punch than a bee sting. But larger ones, like Conus geographus, Conus tulipa and Conus striatus, have a sting that can sometimes be fatal.
3.) These snails are divided into 3 groups: piscivores - fish eaters, molluscivores - mollusk/snail eaters, and vermivores - worm eaters. The fish eaters are the most dangerous.
4.) Most cone snails are nocturnal (active at night) but some are crepuscular (active during dawn and dusk).
5.) The 3 main types of perception used are tactile (using its foot), visual (eyes to detect light), and chemoreception (detecting dissolved chemicals in the water).
But wait, there's more on the cone snail!
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Rogers described as "seemingly portions of a raised tomb" fragments of sculpted stone decorated with gothic quatrefoils and heraldic shields
These form a small box-like object now situated railed-off on the floor against the east wall of the north aisle under the mural monument to John Courtenay 1732. This object was referred to by W.G. Hoskins as "a curious double heart-stone...a receptacle for the hearts of a Courtenay and his wife". The escutcheons show the arms of Courtenay alone and quartering a bend, on which in 1877 were visible three indistinct charges.
One escutcheon (bottom right) shows within a quatrefoil the arms of Courtenay of Molland supported by two dolphins, a heraldic badge of Courtenay of Powderham, beneath two interlaced Hungerford sickles, the heraldic badge of that family en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manor_of_Molland#/media/File:Hunger...
It therefore may well be the remains of the tomb of Philip Courtenay 1489 - the 1st Courtenay to be seated here after being given the manor of Molland by his mother at the time of his marriage to 1st wife Elizabeth 1438 - 1482 daughter of Sir John de Wonwell of Wonwell Court, Kingston, Devon widow of William Hyndeston of Wonwell 1458 with a son Robert Hyndeston 1452 -1480
Philip was the son of Sir Philip Courtenay 1463 of Powderham & Elizabeth heiress of Molland, daughter of Walter 1st Baron Hungerford 1449 & 1st wife Catherine daughter of Sir Thomas Peverell (his sister Elizabeth Luttrell Touchet Carey is at Dunster flic.kr/p/oGa2Wr )
Children
1. John Courtenay (1466–1510), of Molland, www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/F4uW8B76PT m Joan daughter of Robert Brett, of Tillond & Anna daughter of William Pillond; (Joan m2 2nd wife) Sir John 1538 son of Nicholas Chichester by Christian Chudleigh; m3 Henry Fortescue of Wimpstone 1587 son of Thomas Fortescue % Florence Bonville)
2. Philip Courtenay heir to his brother m Jane daughter of Richard Fowell of Fowelscombe, Ugborough (parents of heiress Elizabeth Courtenay wife of William Strode 1579 of Newnham, Plympton St Mary)
3. William Courtenay of Loughton Plympton St Mary commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WilliamCourtenayOfLoughto...
1. Elizabeth died pre 1509 m Sir Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon 1509
2. Margaret m Sir John Champernoun 1503 of Dartington. flic.kr/p/qxdgf7
- Church of St. Mary, Molland Devon
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manor_of_Molland
Picture with thanks - copyright Michael Garlick CCL www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5382233
Seemingly everyone in the city dries their clothes outside. Photo taken near the Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Spain)
A seemingly apprehensive Cameron Wedge, jockey on "Emissaire" - which "The Racing Post" reported as "not discounted".
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A seemingly random bronze statue of a Maine lobsterman, with an uncanny resemblance to Will Rogers, located on the waterfront in Washington DC. (I wonder if he ever met a lobster he didn't like.) The statue only has the rather cryptic note that it was "placed here by the State of Maine, Camp Fire - Gundy's Harbor and their many friends."
Ewan seemingly never runs out of exuberance...he must have a secret supply hidden somewhere. Despite being probably the most reserved human being on the planet, Paul cannot help but exercise his chuckle-muscles.
Seemingly the E numbers in smarties make kids high as kites!! hence the inspiration for this weeks photo :o)
You have probably heard about Vietnam mainly through stories of its historical struggles for independence. But, there is much more to discover about this country which unique culture is more than four thou¬sand years old and abounds with wonderful legends and historical monuments. Vietnam is definitely a must-see destination to enrich your world-wide travelling.
Offering a tropical climate, Vietnam dis¬plays green vegetation all year round. Throughout its seemingly endless range of mountains, visitors can explore mysterious caves, some of which were discovered in recent years. Not only do they offer an unfor¬gettable scenery to admire, but they also pro¬vide great opportunities for geological, archaeological and historical research.
Visitors will also witness the peaceful coexistence of fifty-four ethnic groups, each with their own traditions, festivals, clothing, songs and dances. All of them have worked in harmony for thousands of years in order to build a nation and to form a strong
culture that has been able to assimilate other eastern and western cultures, while preserving its own unique identity.
Travelling over Vietnam, whether in ancient or modernized cities, in populous or peaceful villages, in remote mountain hamlets of ethnic minorities or quiet islands, is a great experience to get in touch with a fascinating nation, where tourists are always welcome.
Travel Atlas will provide useful tips, addresses, and precious information on geography, history, culture and tourism for those who wish to discover Vietnam.
seemingly freshly arrived from its float downriver (& maybe at least a little disoriented from its tumble in the rapids it had to've passed through). dunno if it's still on the island (caught it raccooning through our garbage bag that night; there's little else to eat there that's accessible) but the state of yesterday's compost dump today will be a clue...
Driving down the seemingly endless Padre island beach. From our Memorial Day 2010 camping trip to Padre Island National Seashore. Our friends Bill and Pam were following us in their Jeep. I just stuck my camera out the window and pressed the shutter. I was rewarded with this.
A rescued raw image using DxO PureRaw. Originally shot with a converted D70s for IR, converted to B&W with Capture One.
This seemingly simple but nicely detailed and textured building I think is to be part of the University. Interesting, the board describing the builders etc mentions Arup, the designers of Greyfriars! So I'll guess this'll be labelled a eyesore in 40-50 years. And in 200 years we'll all be pissed because we knocked down all our heritage..
Despite the seemingly painful stick in his eye socket, this snowman still smiles.
I also noticed that this snowman had to have been built prior to the blizzard. How do I know? A) the blizzard snow was HORRIBLE for packing (much too powdery to roll into snowballs for making snowmen); B) no evidence of snow rolling nearby; C) the snow blew and drifted around him during the blizzard (look around his base; it's just like all the trees look after the blizzard).
Seemingly more interested in picking flowers than finding Easter eggs, a toddler squats on the lawn of the Village Pavilion on Patrick Henry Village in Heidelberg April 24. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Casebeer, USAG Baden-Württemberg)
Negotiating an area seemingly cluttered from engineering work, London Midland Class 153 No. 153356 approaches Bletchley from the Marston Vale Line, bringing in the 11:55 service from Bedford on 10th April 2012.
There were lots of dead trees along the trail and we speculated as to the cause. Upon closer inspection, though, the so-called dead branches actually had buds forming so rumors of their demise were greatly exaggerated
Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, Deschutes River Trail, BLM, Oregon USA
Seemingly ordinary motor car amongst all the exotica but this is the 1982 British Touring Cars Championship winner on shake-down runs for the next Member's Meeting and the Revival when the 'cans' can come off
Start/finish Straight
Saywell International Track Day
Seemingly many cultures have similar sports to Bull (or cow) fighting. The Koreans are much more tame about it than the Spanish and Mexicans. There at the Chong-do Festival of Cow Fighting, the cows are coerced to headbut and "fight" until one gives up and retreats. No Killing. Only a little blood.
Quite amusingly it was often more of a battle for the trainers to get their cows interested than it was a battle between cows. We saw numerous cows simply not interested.
The seemingly successful Jada Pink Slips line which I believe has now had several different mixes is blatant badge engineering at its best. Taking some of the best castings Majorette have to offer and then add their own unique colour schemes and packaging appears to be a good combination. Despite Tesco no longer selling them thanks to their toy departments now being managed by The Entertainer I had assumed nobody else would take on the Pink Slips series but thankfully Morrisons have and offer the latest mix.
Subtlety isn't the name of the game here, its all about bright vivid hues to attract the Fast & Furious loving crowd though there isn't any direct connection with that movie franchise.
This Aston Martin Vantage GT8 has been clearly designed and coloured to suit its performance racing prowess and being a Majorette casting ensures it has opening doors, working suspension and clear lense headlights.
Mint and boxed.
Seemingly surplus to requirements, these chairs were gradually being overtaken by the undergrowth at the surprisingly bucolic Popham airfield.
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There are seemingly endless muddy canyons and creeks in these parts, sometimes moonscape formations, so unusual and different to Europe, or at least places I'm familiar with.
This collection of drawing books is a selection from the many I made in the 1980's of my travels in U.S.A. For many years my art was almost exclusively based on my travels and of American landscapes. I was influenced by Van Gogh's drawings at the time and also American artist Charles Burchfield. I was looking to capture something of the atmosphere of the place, drawing was a way to imprint these places upon my mind. Even now I can recall all these places in my minds eye in a way that had I taken a photograph I doubt I'd be able. Somehow drawing stills or stops time, in these patterns and marks there is something about the place that remains. Since these early works I have looked at drawing in many and various ways, but what remains is its foundational place in my art. The journey in The Deep South was the first of many such extensive travels, and these notes help to make these drawings part of the exhibition the following year at Farnham Maltings (The Human Land 1984).
Well, actually we saw a couple of people walking in there. And judging by the mercedes and BMW parked up front, we decided it was better if we stayed outside. What a shame!
The interior is a delight, seemingly unrestored, long and low with a plastered ceiling to the nave, a strange almost featureless chancel arch and a fine C15 panelled wagon roof to the chancel having carved wall plates with fleurons, ribs and bosses (although most of these restored). The clue was the small windows at the west end of the nave for a west gallery, although the present one seems to be more of a reinstatement of what was once here rather than original C17 work which the listing information says (and Pevsner offers early C19). It is accessed by a pull down ladder on small wheels, and you can closely inspect the Royal Arms dated 1792. Much of the woodwork is C17, there is extra seating available by pulling out sliding benches. Painted texts on the wall too, including one "The aged women...... shall teach the young women to be sober, to be chaste, keepers at home, to love their husbands." The north transept is subdivided and has a glazed screen to the two sections beyond (locked). The only jarring features, clearly seen in my view, the electronic sixties/seventies-styled organ behind the C13 font and the prominently displayed fire extinguisher! The village stocks are preserved in the porch, presumably for among others those young women who did not heed the advice inside!
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The hours are seemingly lighter and warmer and the clocks are ready to go forward. Summertime has come to The Monkey Thurgoland. Here are a few pictures of the artworks currently on show. All of the art shown in these images was created by Anthony Roy Youel. These pictures were not taken to convey the artworks accurately rather they are set here to show them in biased lighting conditions as you might see them at the gallery.
Ant at The Monkey Thurgoland S35 7AX
Photographs ©2014 PHH Sykes
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Nuneaton seemingly pause for thought at Liberty Way while attacking Broadstreet during a second-versus-first encounter in rugby union's National League Three Midlands. Nuns, who had to rely on a 79th-minute penalty to secure a losing bonus point, went down 17-12 to the Coventry-based visitors. Sheffield's 34-0 win over struggling Syston saw Nuneaton drop to third in the table.
Match statistics:
Admission: £5. Programme: 28 pages (w/a). Attendance: 325. Scoring sequence: 0-7 (17mins); 3-7 (25mins); 3-14 (35mins); 6-14 (40mins); 9-14 (48mins); 9-17 (68mins); 12-17 (79mins). Referee: Sarah Toll.
You have probably heard about Vietnam mainly through stories of its historical struggles for independence. But, there is much more to discover about this country which unique culture is more than four thou¬sand years old and abounds with wonderful legends and historical monuments. Vietnam is definitely a must-see destination to enrich your world-wide travelling.
Offering a tropical climate, Vietnam dis¬plays green vegetation all year round. Throughout its seemingly endless range of mountains, visitors can explore mysterious caves, some of which were discovered in recent years. Not only do they offer an unfor¬gettable scenery to admire, but they also pro¬vide great opportunities for geological, archaeological and historical research.
Visitors will also witness the peaceful coexistence of fifty-four ethnic groups, each with their own traditions, festivals, clothing, songs and dances. All of them have worked in harmony for thousands of years in order to build a nation and to form a strong
culture that has been able to assimilate other eastern and western cultures, while preserving its own unique identity.
Travelling over Vietnam, whether in ancient or modernized cities, in populous or peaceful villages, in remote mountain hamlets of ethnic minorities or quiet islands, is a great experience to get in touch with a fascinating nation, where tourists are always welcome.
Travel Atlas will provide useful tips, addresses, and precious information on geography, history, culture and tourism for those who wish to discover Vietnam.