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circa 2006
These two beads were some early results from experiments I did with colour transparency in polymer clay. I used overlapping shapes to explore the concepts of cumulative hue, value, and saturation. Both the technique and the design take advantage of polymer clay's ability to be mixed precisely in small batches with very specific mathematical ratios.
The name, French Generals, comes from a Venn diagram that I found in a favorite book. The diagram consisted of three overlapping circles: one represented generals, another represented French people, and the third represented people who wear medals. The place where all three of the circles overlapped represented French generals who wear medals. I adopted the name French Generals as shorthand for describing these techniques, since the overlapping shapes in Venn diagrams have always appealed to me and inform this work.
The original Venn diagram was in Mathematics by David Bergamini, published in 1963 as one of 26 volumes in the Life Science Library. I love that book, especially the topology illustrations. It (and the whole collection) have some truly inspiring visuals.
photo by Robert Diamante
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the late president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure which unites the cultural diversity of Islamic world, the historical and modern values of architecture and art.[2] His final resting place is located on the grounds beside the same mosque. The mosque was constructed from 1996 to 2007.[3] It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The building complex measures approximately 290 m (960 ft) by 420 m (1,380 ft), covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), exclusive of exterior landscaping and vehicle parking.[4]
As the country's grand mosque, it is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. During Eid it can be visited by more than 40,000 people.[1]
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center (SZGMC) offices are located in the east minarets. SZGMC manages the day-to-day operations, as a place of worship and Friday gathering, and also a center of learning and discovery through its educational cultural activities and visitor programs.
The library, located in the north/east minaret, serves the community with classic books and publications addressing a range of Islamic subjects: sciences, civilization, calligraphy, the arts, coins and includes some rare publications dating back more than 200 years. In reflection of the diversity of the Islamic world and the United Arab Emirates, the collection comprises material in a broad range of languages, including Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Korean.
"How Deal Between Dow and DuPont Could Create Value" by ROBERT CYRAN via NYT t.co/rniKA0rcPX (via Twitter twitter.com/felipemassone/status/675006307703877632)
I could barely see anything in this room when I first entered. My eyes slowly adjusted as I unpacked my meter, loupe and other gear only to discover that my meter would really only return values close to where the light was entered the room from outside. I dicovered that about 6-7 steps from the top was metering at about 2 minutes or so, as was the rim lighting on the doorway under the stairs. I guessed at 6 minutes, started the exposure and stood in the just-below-freezing cold, waiting.
Camera: Wista 45DX
Lens: Nikon Nikkor SW 90mm F/4.5
Film: Ilford FP4+
Exposure: ISO 125, f20, 6 minutes
Movements: 1/2 front rise
Developer: Blazinal agitated first minute and stand developed for 49 more at 22 degrees
... discovering the beautiful light sunshiny days or even brightly grey days bring in our under construction living room ~ it seems that a new reading corner is getting formed step by step.
... smiles :*)
... more here ~
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Playing with a possible layout. Not crazy about the zigzag; I'll probably try something else. Mostly Kaffe Fassett prints, but some others sprinkled in -- my main goal was to disregard color entirely, choosing multicolored prints and focusing on value alone.
Quick value study sketch. I think this may become one of my next watercolors. This was a bright, sunny day and the shapes of these barns creates a scene that caught my eye immediately.
Hopefully coming soon . . .
Where Fundamental Values are [Cropped]
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Wearing:
Skin: Baiastice 'Pulchra', Porcelaine Makeup 1
Lipstick: Mynerva 'Style 1', Plum
Hair: Vita's Boudoir 'Tulip', Platinum
Eyes: LAQ 'Dazzling Emerald'
Outfit and Shoes: Donna Flora 'Cage'
Pose: FD Poses Fairy 8
Location: Mysterious Wave
St. Andrew's Church and the Hopper Mausoleum, located in Gretmare Hill, Shotley, Northumberland, England, hold significant historical and architectural value. Let's explore their history in detail.
St. Andrew's Church:
St. Andrew's Church is an ancient parish church that has stood on the grounds of Gretmare Hill for centuries. The exact date of its construction is uncertain, but it is believed to have been founded in the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St. Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Its historical significance lies in its connection to the local community and its architectural features.
Early History:
The early history of St. Andrew's Church is somewhat obscure, with limited documented records available. However, the Norman architectural style of the church suggests that it might have been built during the Norman period, which spanned from the late 11th to the early 12th century. This architectural style is characterized by features such as rounded arches and small windows.
Architectural Features:
St. Andrew's Church exhibits various architectural features that have evolved over time. The church originally consisted of a nave, chancel, and a simple tower. However, as the village of Gretmare Hill grew, so did the church. Over the centuries, several additions and alterations were made to accommodate the increasing population. The church now includes an extended nave, a south aisle, and a larger tower.
The architectural style of the church has undergone changes reflecting different historical periods. The original Norman features blend with Gothic elements that were added during the medieval period. The pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and decorative tracery in the windows are characteristic of Gothic architecture.
Historical Significance:
St. Andrew's Church has played a vital role in the religious and social life of the local community throughout its existence. It served as a place of worship, a gathering point for the community, and witnessed various important events over the centuries. The church was the venue for weddings, baptisms, and funerals, which were essential milestones in the lives of the villagers.
During the turbulent periods of English history, the church often became a site of refuge and protection. In times of war or conflict, villagers sought shelter within the church walls. This historical aspect adds to the significance of St. Andrew's Church as a symbol of community resilience.
Restoration Efforts:
As with many ancient buildings, St. Andrew's Church required maintenance and restoration to preserve its architectural integrity. In the late 19th century, a restoration project was undertaken to repair the deteriorated parts of the church and enhance its aesthetic appeal. The restoration work aimed to revive the original Norman and Gothic features while accommodating the needs of a modern congregation.
Hopper Mausoleum:
Adjacent to St. Andrew's Church stands the Hopper Mausoleum, a striking structure with its unique design and historical context. The mausoleum is closely associated with the Hopper family, prominent landowners in the area.
Origins and Construction:
The Hopper Mausoleum was built in the early 19th century as a final resting place for members of the Hopper family. It was constructed in the neoclassical architectural style, which was popular during the period. Neoclassical architecture draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman styles, emphasizing symmetry, proportion, and classical motifs.
Architectural Features:
The mausoleum is an octagonal structure with a central domed roof and columns around its perimeter. The columns are topped with Corinthian capitals, which are characterized by intricate acanthus leaf designs. The exterior of the mausoleum is adorned with decorative details, including friezes and reliefs.
Inside the mausoleum, there are marble plaques and tombs marking the burial places of the Hopper family members. The intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail reflect the importance attributed to the mausoleum as a memorial for the family.
Hopper Family Legacy:
The Hopper family had deep roots in the local community and were known for their contributions to the area. They were respected landowners and benefactors, involved in various charitable endeavors. The construction of the mausoleum was a testament to their prominence and wealth.
The mausoleum served as a site for mourning and remembrance, allowing the family to honor their deceased loved ones and perpetuate their legacy. It also provided a tangible connection between the Hopper family and the local community, as their contributions were remembered and celebrated.
Preservation and Conservation:
Like St. Andrew's Church, the Hopper Mausoleum required preservation and conservation efforts to ensure its long-term survival. The mausoleum has undergone restoration projects to stabilize its structure and preserve its architectural features. These initiatives have aimed to maintain the neoclassical design and protect the historical significance of the mausoleum.
In conclusion, St. Andrew's Church and the Hopper Mausoleum in Gretmare Hill, Shotley, Northumberland, England, have stood as enduring architectural landmarks for centuries. St. Andrew's Church represents the religious and social life of the local community throughout history, while the Hopper Mausoleum stands as a testament to the legacy of the influential Hopper family. These structures are not only valuable historical artifacts but also cherished symbols of the region's cultural heritage.
Northumberland is a ceremonial county in North East England, bordering Scotland. It is bordered by the Scottish Borders to the north, the North Sea to the east, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to the south, and Cumbria to the west. The town of Blyth is the largest settlement.
The county has an area of 5,013 km2 (1,936 sq mi) and a population of 320,274, making it the least-densely populated county in England. The south-east contains the largest towns: Blyth (37,339), Cramlington (27,683), Ashington (27,670), and Morpeth (14,304), which is the administrative centre. The remainder of the county is rural, and the largest towns are Berwick-upon-Tweed (12,043) in the far north and Hexham (13,097) in the west. For local government purposes the county is a unitary authority area. The county historically included the parts of Tyne and Wear north of the River Tyne.
The west of Northumberland contains part of the Cheviot Hills and North Pennines, while to the east the land becomes flatter before reaching the coast. The Cheviot (815 m (2,674 ft)), after which the range of hills is named, is the county's highest point. The county contains the source of the River North Tyne and much of the South Tyne; near Hexham they combine to form the Tyne, which exits into Tyne and Wear shortly downstream. The other major rivers in Northumberland are, from south to north, the Blyth, Coquet, Aln, Wansbeck and Tweed, the last of which forms part of the Scottish border. The county contains Northumberland National Park and two national landscapes: the Northumberland Coast and part of the North Pennines.
Much of the county's history has been defined by its position on a border. In the Roman era most of the county lay north of Hadrian's Wall, and the region was contested between England and Scotland into the Early Modern era, leading to the construction of many castles, peel towers and bastle houses, and the early modern fortifications at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Northumberland is also associated with Celtic Christianity, particularly the tidal island of Lindisfarne. During the Industrial Revolution the area had significant coal mining, shipbuilding, and armaments industries.
Northumberland, England's northernmost county, is a land where Roman occupiers once guarded a walled frontier, Anglian invaders fought with Celtic natives, and Norman lords built castles to suppress rebellion and defend a contested border with Scotland. The present-day county is a vestige of an independent kingdom that once stretched from Edinburgh to the Humber, hence its name, meaning literally 'north of the Humber'. Reflecting its tumultuous past, Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England, and the greatest number of recognised battle sites. Once an economically important region that supplied much of the coal that powered the industrial revolution, Northumberland is now a primarily rural county with a small and gradually shrinking population.
As attested by many instances of rock art, the Northumberland region has a rich prehistory. Archeologists have studied a Mesolithic structure at Howick, which dates to 7500 BC and was identified as Britain's oldest house until it lost this title in 2010 when the discovery of the even older Star Carr house in North Yorkshire was announced, which dates to 8770 BC. They have also found tools, ornaments, building structures and cairns dating to the bronze and iron ages, when the area was occupied by Brythonic Celtic peoples who had migrated from continental Europe, most likely the Votadini whose territory stretched from Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth to Northumberland. It is not clear where the boundary between the Votadini and the other large tribe, the Brigantes, was, although it probably frequently shifted as a result of wars and as smaller tribes and communities changed allegiances. Unlike neighbouring tribes, Votadini farms were surrounded by large walls, banks and ditches and the people made offerings of fine metal objects, but never wore massive armlets. There are also at least three very large hillforts in their territory (Yeavering Bell, Eildon Hill and Traprain Law, the latter two now in Scotland), each was located on the top of a prominent hill or mountain. The hillforts may have been used for over a thousand years by this time as places of refuge and as places for meetings for political and religious ceremonies. Duddo Five Stones in North Northumberland and the Goatstones near Hadrian's Wall are stone circles dating from the Bronze Age.
When Gnaeus Julius Agricola was appointed Roman governor of Britain in 78 AD, most of northern Britain was still controlled by native British tribes. During his governorship Agricola extended Roman control north of Eboracum (York) and into what is now Scotland. Roman settlements, garrisons and roads were established throughout the Northumberland region.
The northern frontier of the Roman occupation fluctuated between Pons Aelius (now Newcastle) and the Forth. Hadrian's Wall was completed by about 130 AD, to define and defend the northern boundary of Roman Britain. By 142, the Romans had completed the Antonine Wall, a more northerly defensive border lying between the Forth and Clyde. However, by 164 they abandoned the Antonine Wall to consolidate defences at Hadrian's Wall.
Two important Roman roads in the region were the Stanegate and Dere Street, the latter extending through the Cheviot Hills to locations well north of the Tweed. Located at the intersection of these two roads, Coria (Corbridge), a Roman supply-base, was the most northerly large town in the Roman Empire. The Roman forts of Vercovicium (Housesteads) on Hadrian's Wall, and Vindolanda (Chesterholm) built to guard the Stanegate, had extensive civil settlements surrounding them.
The Celtic peoples living in the region between the Tyne and the Forth were known to the Romans as the Votadini. When not under direct Roman rule, they functioned as a friendly client kingdom, a somewhat porous buffer against the more warlike Picts to the north.
The gradual Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century led to a poorly documented age of conflict and chaos as different peoples contested territories in northern Britain.
Nearly 2000-year-old Roman boxing gloves were uncovered at Vindolanda in 2017 by the Vidolanda Trust experts led by Dr Andrew Birley. According to the Guardian, being similar in style and function to the full-hand modern boxing gloves, these two gloves found at Vindolanda look like leather bands date back to 120 AD. It is suggested that based on their difference from gladiator gloves warriors using this type of gloves had no purpose to kill each other. These gloves were probably used in a sport for promoting fighting skills. The gloves are currently displayed at Vindolanda's museum.
Conquests by Anglian invaders led to the establishment of the kingdoms of Deira and Bernicia. The first Anglian settlement was effected in 547 by Ida, who, accompanied by his six sons, pushed through the narrow strip of territory between the Cheviots and the sea, and set up a fortress at Bamburgh, which became the royal seat of the Bernician kings. About the end of the 6th century Bernicia was first united with the rival kingdom of Deira under the rule of Æthelfrith of Northumbria, and the district between the Humber and the Forth became known as the kingdom of Northumbria.
After Æthelfrith was killed in battle around 616, Edwin of Deira became king of Northumbria. Æthelfrith's son Oswald fled northwest to the Gaelic kingdom of Dál Riata where he was converted to Christianity by the monks of Iona. Meanwhile, Paulinus, the first bishop of York, converted King Edwin to Roman Christianity and began an extensive program of conversion and baptism. By his time the kingdom must have reached the west coast, as Edwin is said to have conquered the islands of Anglesey and Man. Under Edwin the Northumbrian kingdom became the chief power in Britain. However, when Cadwallon ap Cadfan defeated Edwin at Hatfield Chase in 633, Northumbria was divided into the former kingdoms of Bernicia and Deira and Christianity suffered a temporary decline.
In 634, Oswald defeated Cadwallon ap Cadfan at the Battle of Heavenfield, resulting in the re-unification of Northumbria. Oswald re-established Christianity in the kingdom and assigned a bishopric at Hexham, where Wilfrid erected a famous early English church. Reunification was followed by a period of Northumbrian expansion into Pictish territory and growing dominance over the Celtic kingdoms of Dál Riata and Strathclyde to the west. Northumbrian encroachments were abruptly curtailed in 685, when Ecgfrith suffered complete defeat by a Pictish force at the Battle of Nechtansmere.
When Saint Aidan came at the request of Oswald to preach to the Northumbrians he chose the island of Lindisfarne as the site of his church and monastery, and made it the head of the diocese which he founded in 635. For some years the see continued in peace, numbering among its bishops Saint Cuthbert, but in 793 Vikings landed on the island and burnt the settlement, killing many of the monks. The survivors, however, rebuilt the church and continued to live there until 883, when, through fear of a second invasion of the Danes, they fled inland, taking with them the body of Cuthbert and other holy relics.
Against this background, the monasteries of Northumbria developed some remarkably influential cultural products. Cædmon, a monk at Whitby Abbey, authored one of the earliest surviving examples of Old English poetry some time before 680. The Lindisfarne Gospels, an early example of insular art, is attributed to Eadfrith, the bishop of Lindisfarne from 698 to 721. Stenton (1971, p. 191) describes the book as follows.
In mere script it is no more than an admirable example of a noble style, and the figure drawing of its illustrations, though probably based on classical models, has more than a touch of naïveté. Its unique importance is due to the beauty and astonishing intricacy of its decoration. The nature of its ornament connects it very closely with a group of Irish manuscripts of which the Book of Kells is the most famous.
Bede's writing, at the Northumbrian monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow, gained him a reputation as the most learned scholar of his age. His work is notable for both its breadth (encompassing history, theology, science and literature) and quality, exemplified by the rigorous use of citation. Bede's most famous work is Ecclesiastical History of the English People, which is regarded as a highly influential early model of historical scholarship.
The kingdom of Northumbria ceased to exist in 927, when it was incorporated into England as an earldom by Athelstan, the first king of a united England[citation needed].. In 937, Athelstan's victory over a combined Norse-Celtic force in the battle of Brunanburh secured England's control of its northern territory.
The Scottish king Indulf captured Edinburgh in 954, which thenceforth remained in possession of the Scots. His successors made repeated attempts to extend their territory southwards. Malcolm II was finally successful, when, in 1018, he annihilated the Northumbrian army at Carham on the Tweed, and Eadulf the earl of Northumbria ceded all his territory to the north of that river as the price of peace. Henceforth Lothian, consisting of the former region of Northumbria between the Forth and the Tweed, remained in possession of the Scottish kings.
The term Northumberland was first recorded in its contracted modern sense in 1065 in an entry in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle relating to a rebellion against Tostig Godwinson.
The vigorous resistance of Northumbria to William the Conqueror was punished by ruthless harrying, mostly south of the River Tees. As recounted by the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle:
A.D. 1068. This year King William gave Earl Robert the earldom over Northumberland; but the landsmen attacked him in the town of Durham, and slew him, and nine hundred men with him. Soon afterwards Edgar Etheling came with all the Northumbrians to York; and the townsmen made a treaty with him: but King William came from the South unawares on them with a large army, and put them to flight, and slew on the spot those who could not escape; which were many hundred men; and plundered the town. St. Peter's minster he made a profanation, and all other places also he despoiled and trampled upon; and the ethelling went back again to Scotland.
The Normans rebuilt the Anglian monasteries of Lindisfarne, Hexham and Tynemouth, and founded Norman abbeys at Newminster (1139), Alnwick (1147), Brinkburn (1180), Hulne, and Blanchland. Castles were built at Newcastle (1080), Alnwick (1096), Bamburgh (1131), Harbottle (1157), Prudhoe (1172), Warkworth (1205), Chillingham, Ford (1287), Dunstanburgh (1313), Morpeth, Langley (1350), Wark on Tweed and Norham (1121), the latter an enclave of the palatine bishops of Durham.
Northumberland county is not mentioned in the Domesday Survey, but the account of the issues of the county, as rendered by Odard the sheriff, is entered in the Great Roll of the Exchequer for 1131.
In 1237, Scotland renounced claims to Northumberland county in the Treaty of York.
During the reign of Edward I (1272–1307), the county of Northumberland was the district between the Tees and the Tweed, and had within it several scattered liberties subject to other powers: Durham, Sadberge, Bedlingtonshire, and Norhamshire belonging to the bishop of Durham; Hexhamshire to the archbishop of York; Tynedale to the king of Scotland; Emildon to the earl of Lancaster; and Redesdale to Gilbert de Umfraville, Earl of Angus. These franchises were exempt from the ordinary jurisdiction of the shire. Over time, some were incorporated within the county: Tynedale in 1495; Hexhamshire in 1572; and Norhamshire, Islandshire and Bedlingtonshire by the Counties (Detached Parts) Act 1844.
The county court for Northumberland was held at different times at Newcastle, Alnwick and Morpeth, until by statute of 1549 it was ordered that the court should thenceforth be held in the town and castle of Alnwick. Under the same statute the sheriffs of Northumberland, who had been in the habit of appropriating the issues of the county to their private use, were required thereafter to deliver in their accounts to the Exchequer in the same manner as the sheriffs of other counties.
From the Norman Conquest until the union of England and Scotland under James I and VI, Northumberland was the scene of perpetual inroads and devastations by the Scots. Norham, Alnwick and Wark were captured by David I of Scotland in the wars of Stephen's reign. In 1174, during his invasion of Northumbria, William I of Scotland, also known as William the Lion, was captured by a party of about four hundred mounted knights, led by Ranulf de Glanvill. This incident became known as the Battle of Alnwick. In 1295, Robert de Ros and the earls of Athol and Menteith ravaged Redesdale, Coquetdale and Tynedale. In 1314 the county was ravaged by king Robert Bruce. And so dire was the Scottish threat in 1382, that by special enactment the earl of Northumberland was ordered to remain on his estates to protect the border. In 1388, Henry Percy was taken prisoner and 1500 of his men slain at the battle of Otterburn, immortalised in the ballad of Chevy Chase.
Alnwick, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh were garrisoned for the Lancastrian cause in 1462, but after the Yorkist victories of Hexham and Hedgley Moor in 1464, Alnwick and Dunstanburgh surrendered, and Bamburgh was taken by storm.
In September 1513, King James IV of Scotland was killed at the Battle of Flodden on Branxton Moor.
Roman Catholic support in Northumberland for Mary, Queen of Scots, led to the Rising of the North in 1569.
After uniting the English and Scottish thrones, James VI and I sharply curbed the lawlessness of the border reivers and brought relative peace to the region. There were Church of Scotland congregations in Northumberland in the 17th and 18th centuries.
During the Civil War of the 17th century, Newcastle was garrisoned for the king by the earl of Newcastle, but in 1644 it was captured by the Scots under the earl of Leven, and in 1646 Charles I was led there a captive under the charge of David Leslie.
Many of the chief Northumberland families were ruined in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715.
The mineral resources of the area appear to have been exploited to some extent from remote times. It is certain that coal was used by the Romans in Northumberland, and some coal ornaments found at Angerton have been attributed to the 7th century. In a 13th-century grant to Newminster Abbey a road for the conveyance of sea coal from the shore about Blyth is mentioned, and the Blyth coal field was worked throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. The coal trade on the Tyne did not exist to any extent before the 13th century, but from that period it developed rapidly, and Newcastle acquired the monopoly of the river shipping and coal trade. Lead was exported from Newcastle in the 12th century, probably from Hexhamshire, the lead mines of which were very prosperous throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. In a charter from Richard I to Hugh de Puiset creating him earl of Northumberland, mines of silver and iron are mentioned. A salt pan is mentioned at Warkworth in the 12th century; in the 13th century the salt industry flourished at the mouth of the river Blyth, and in the 15th century formed the principal occupation of the inhabitants of North and South Shields. In the reign of Elizabeth I, glass factories were set up at Newcastle by foreign refugees, and the industry spread rapidly along the Tyne. Tanning, both of leather and of nets, was largely practised in the 13th century, and the salmon fisheries in the Tyne were famous in the reign of Henry I.
John Smeaton designed the Coldstream Bridge and a bridge at Hexham.
Stephenson's Rocket
Invention of the steam turbine by Charles Algernon Parsons
Not sure of the reason behind this special edition, yet its still cool. The DBS is awesome, the sound's pretty astonishing!
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WEEK 14 – Superlo Foods Southaven
The special values department (stylized with dollar signs, what an original idea!), lies to the right of the entrance, along the front wall. This is where the produce department would typically be in, for example, most Walmarts or Krogers in the area.
(c) 2015 Retail Retell
These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)
A jolly little charity shop find - and an easily attached, rustproof brassiere repair outfit that came under the name that was the mark of value - Winfield. Winfield was for many years the own brand labrl of that once bastion of UK High Streets F W Woolworth and indeed, the W stood for Winfield. This little packet, in cellophane wrapping, enabled repairs to be made to the bra but hopefully it wasn't like a bike tube repair kit, to be carried with you in case of the need of a running repair.