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Clojure eXchange 2016, Thursday, 1st - Friday, 2nd December at CodeNode, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7430-clojure-exchange-2016 Images copyright www.edtelling.com
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Here we have mentioned 6 Parenting basics for you that will surely help you to grow & develop your kid's skills. Becoming a role model for your kids is very easy if you get in touch with Techie Mummy & U's Blogs.
Progressive F# Tutorials 2016. Monday, 5th - Tuesday, 6th December at CodeNode, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7431-progressive-f-sharp-tut.... Images copyright www.edtelling.com
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Lily Gaylord, Rotec-Gibboney Tech Center in Roanoke, practices her cosmetology project at the 53rd Annual SkillsUSA Virginia Leadership Conference and Skills Championships held at the Fredericksburg Area Campus of Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, April 29, 2017. (Photo by Robert A. Martin)
FullStack eXchange 27-28th July 2022, Leonardo Royal Hotel, 10 Godliman St, London. Images Copyright www.tellingphotography.com
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These are pages of a book I had to create for my Photo Imaging III class, showing off my Technical Skills using Adobe Photoshop.
Zimingzhong with Moving Countryside Scene, c1770 (Qianlong reign)
Britain
The moving parts of this zimingzhong are powered by a single mechanism. When it is wound, power travels through a complex series of wheels, mainspring barrels, chains and levers to animate 13 animals, move scenery, play music and turn glass rods to look like flowing water. The pendulum clock within the tower has its own separate clock mechanism.*
From the exhibition
Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍 : Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City
(February – June 2024)
In the 1700s, China’s emperors collected ornate clockwork automata known as zimingzhong and cherished them for their intricate design and technical innovation. Our exhibition Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City showcased a unique collection of 23 stunning pieces, on display in the UK together for the first time.
This exhibition invited you to discover the outward beauty and inner workings of these centuries-old timepieces, and their historic role in early cultural exchanges between Britain and China. Translating as “bells that ring themselves”, zimingzhong were far more than just clocks; they combined timekeeping with sophisticated musical technology and flamboyant aesthetics. Their designs incorporated motifs such as cranes and lotus flowers, expressing British perceptions of a Chinese culture that held powerful sway over the country’s imagination.
These opulent treasures transported visitors to the Chinese trading port of Guangzhou and the home of the emperors in the Forbidden City for a fascinating insight into early trade between Britain and China, and a tour de force of artistry and spectacle.
...Pagoda Zimingzhong….a celebration of the technology and design possibilities of zimingzhong. This unique piece dating from the 1700s was made in London during the Qing Dynasty in China. The complex moving mechanism is brought to life in an accompanying video which will show the nine delicate tiers slowly rise and fall.
...Emperors and Zimingzhong...the vital role of zimingzhong in facilitating early cultural exchanges between East and West. Some of the first zimingzhong to enter the Forbidden City were brought by Matteo Ricci, an Italian missionary in the early 1600s. Ricci and other missionaries were seeking to ingratiate themselves in Chinese society by presenting beautiful automata to the emperor. Decades later, the Kangxi Emperor (1662-1722) was intrigued by, and went on to collect, these automata which he christened ‘zimingzhong’, displaying them as ‘foreign curiosities’. They helped demonstrate his mastery of time, the heavens and his divine right to rule.
...Trade...the clock trade route from London to the southern Chinese coast. The journey took up to a year but once British merchants reached the coast, they could buy sought-after goods including silk, tea and porcelain. Within this section, visitors can see a preserved porcelain tea bowl and saucer set which sank on a merchant ship in 1752 and was found centuries later at the bottom of the South China Sea.
Whilst the demand for Chinese goods was high, British merchants were keen to develop their own export trade and British-made luxury goods like zimingzhong provided the perfect opportunity to do so. This exchange of goods led to the exchange of skills. In the Mechanics section of the exhibition visitors will see luxurious pieces like the Zimingzhong with mechanical lotus flowers, which was constructed using Chinese and European technology. When wound, a flock of miniature birds swim on a glistening pond as potted lotus flowers open. The sumptuous decorative elements are powered by a mechanism made in China while the musical mechanism was made in Europe.
...Making...explores the artistic skills and techniques needed to create zimingzhong. On display together for the first time will be the Temple zimingzhong made by key British maker, James Upjohn, in the 1760s and his memoir which provides rich insight into the work involved in creating its ornate figurines and delicate gold filigree. Four interactive mechanisms that illustrate technologies used to operate the zimingzhong will also be on display. Provided by Hong Kong Science Museum, these interactives will enable visitors to discover some of the inner workings of these delicate clocks.
...Design...how British zimingzhong, designed for the Chinese market by craftsmen who had often never travelled to Asia, reflect British perceptions of Chinese culture in the 1700s. On display will be a selection of zimingzhong that embody this attempt at a visual understanding of Chinese tastes, including the Zimingzhong with Turbaned Figure. This piece mixes imagery associated with China, Japan and India to present a generalised European view of an imagined East, reflecting the ‘chinoiserie’ style that was popular in Britain at the time. It highlights British people’s interest in China but also their lack of cultural understanding.
Although beautiful to behold, zimingzhong weren’t purely decorative. As timekeepers, zimingzhong had a variety of uses, including organising the Imperial household and improving the timing of celestial events such as eclipses. The ability to predict changes in the night sky with greater accuracy helped reinforce the belief present in Chinese cosmology that the emperor represented the connection between heaven and Earth. On display in the exhibition will be a publication from 1809 written by Chaojun Xu and on loan from the Needham Research Institute, titled 自鸣钟表图说 (Illustrated Account of Zimingzhong). The document was used as a guide for converting the Roman numerals used on European clocks into the Chinese system of 12 double-hours, 时 (shi) and represents the increasing cultural exchanges between East and West.
...decline of the zimingzhong trade. In 1796, Emperor Jiaqing ascended the throne; he believed zimingzhong to be a frivolous waste of money and the trade faded. But zimingzhong continued to be used by China’s elite rulers in the Forbidden City and highlighted the growing global links being forged by trade”.
[*Science Museum]
Taken at the Science Museum
HAC Open Evening, 14 May 2019
From the Honourable Artillery Company website:
Who They Are
“The Honourable Artillery Company was established and incorporated with a grant of a Royal Charter by Henry VIII on 25 August 1537 ‘for the better defence of this realm’. From the 17th century the Company has been described as a regiment and remains so to this day. It is the oldest regiment in the British Army and, alongside the five Foot Guards regiments, one of few never to have been amalgamated with another.
The Regiment has over the years included infantry, artillery and light cavalry. Since 1974 its role has been focussed on intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and gunnery. Today it consists of a major army reserve unit of an RHQ and five sub units, which is based in Finsbury Barracks, adjacent to Armoury House.
The HAC is the oldest regiment in the British Army, the second most senior unit of the Army Reserve and, today, is the Army’s only Reserve Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Regiment. It is part of the Army’s 6th (UK) Division and 1st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade which generates the Army’s Information Maneouvre and Unconventional Warfare forces. Based at Finsbury Barracks, Islington, the HAC recruits Officers and Soldiers who are generally from the Greater London area.
Soldiers from the HAC frequently deploy on operations (both overseas and at home) in support of the Regular Army. In the past 20 years, HAC soldiers have been employed in the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan, Cyprus, wider Middle East, Africa and in support of the 2012 Olympic Games. Over the same period, HAC soldiers have been on exercise in numerous locations, ranging from Scandinavia and the Balkans to the United States, Malaysia and Japan.
The Regiment has a unique ceremonial role providing Guards of Honour at Guildhall and Gun Salutes at the Tower of London.”
Open Evening
“The Artillery Garden and Armoury House bustled with an excited crowd of over 2,000 at this year’s Open Evening on Tuesday 14 May 2019 in the glorious spring sunshine. Members of the public were able to visit a range of stands and witness some outstanding displays that were held throughout the evening.
Visitors were greeted by information stands from many of London’s Reserve and Regular units. Guests were able to find out more about what it takes to join each unit, as well as examine a range of equipment, test out the vehicles on display and take part in interactive activities, such as learning CPR. Other stands to visit included those from military charities, the HAC sports clubs and the cadets, plus the magnificent Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter from RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset. Bars and free hotdogs ensured all guests were well catered for as they perused the stands.
Following an introduction from the Honourable Artillery Company Regiment, the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers opened the evening’s displays. They paraded into the arena to pipe and drum and re-enacted the formations that would have been employed by the unit during the 17th century, including firing a volley of musket blanks. Following on, soldiers from today’s HAC Regiment demonstrated a Gun Salute, as often carried out at the Tower of London to mark royal and national occasions.
Next, the British Transport Police showcased the extraordinary skills of their Police Dog unit. Visitors watched on as the dogs successfully located explosives hidden in suitcases and then chased down criminals fleeing a crime scene. A lucky few of the audience were even invited to take part in the dog search and meet the dogs up close.
The London Regiment and Royal Yeomanry then joined the HAC to simulate a contemporary operation. A number of phases were illustrated, from intelligence and reconnaissance work, through to battle scenarios and the use of artillery. This high-intensity demonstration gave a clear insight into the skills and expertise needed of our Armed Forces to combat an enemy threat.
Following this was the highly contested Light Gun Race, once again vied for by the HAC and the 7 (Parachute) Regiment Royal Horse Artillery. After a tight race, the HAC team were able to successfully edge ahead and fire their gun first, winning the competition to the great delight and applause of the crowd.
As the evening drew to a close, the Band of the HAC entered the arena to provide a spectacular Beating Retreat and Sunset Ceremony, during which the Union Jack was lowered and thanks giving to guests and visitors. The final flourish of the evening saw the Wildcat helicopter lift off as the crowd waved to the crew.
Participating units and charities included:
Honourable Artillery Company; 815 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy; The Household Division; 7 (Parachute) Regiment Royal Horse Artillery; The London Regiment; The Royal Yeomanry; 106 Regiment, Royal Artillery; 3rd Battalion Military Intelligence; 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment; 4th Battalion, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment; 4th Regiment Royal Military Police; 77 Brigade; 101 Regiment, Royal Engineers; 135 Geographic Squadron, Royal Engineers; 151 Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps; 103 Battalion Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers; 256 Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps; Military Police; Ministry of Defence; The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Greater London; British Transport Police; The Royal British Legion; Help For Heroes; ABF The Soldiers’ Charity; You London.”
µCon London 2017: The Microservices Conference. Monday, 6th - Tuesday, 7th November at CodeNode, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/8549-con-2017-the-microservi.... Images Copyright www.edtelling.com
BeyondTech 2019. Wednesday, 1st - Thursday, 2nd May at CodeNode, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/11735-beyondtech-2019. Images Copyright www.tellingphotography.com
BeyondTech 2019. Wednesday, 1st - Thursday, 2nd May at CodeNode, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/11735-beyondtech-2019. Images Copyright www.tellingphotography.com
Progressive F# Tutorials 2016. Monday, 5th - Tuesday, 6th December at CodeNode, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7431-progressive-f-sharp-tut.... Images copyright www.edtelling.com
Clojure eXchange 2018. Code Node, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/10459-clojure-exchange-2018. Images Copyright www.tellingphotography.com
µCon 2016: The Microservices Conference. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7412-con-2016-the-microservi.... Images copyright www.edtelling.com
µCon 2016: The Microservices Conference. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7412-con-2016-the-microservi.... Images copyright www.edtelling.com
µCon 2016: The Microservices Conference. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7412-con-2016-the-microservi.... Images copyright www.edtelling.com
µCon 2016: The Microservices Conference. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7412-con-2016-the-microservi.... Images copyright www.edtelling.com
Agile Testing & BDD eXchange 10th-11th November 2016, Code Node, London. skillsmatter.com/conferences/7428-agile-testing-and-bdd-e.... Images copyright www.edtelling.com
Das ist the Sound wave - der erste Block aus dem Skill builder Block. Es war sehr spannend, die einzelnen Streifen zusammen zu stellen.
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