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I also saw a Jack Frost and two or three Elsas. I kind of hope they all ran into each other at some point.
At Long Beach Comic Con 2014. ← My writeup of the convention.
MerDeCha is combined from 3 individual Jaegers. The term MerDeCha is a portmanteau of Merdeka* + Mecha.
*Merdeka is a Malay language term for Independence.
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this is an image of a monk at the tabo monastery, spiti, himachal pradesh. writeup:
“Ajanta of the Himalayas”, as the Tabo Chos-Khor Monastery is popularly known, was founded more than a millennium back in 996 A.D., The Year of the Fire Ape by the Tibetan Calendar.
It stands on the barren, arid, snow covered, cold and rocky desert of the Tabo valley at a dizzying height of 3050 m. Untouched by the tribulations of humanity, a heaven in its own sense, it has preserved the glorious heritage, traditions and culture of Buddhism through the passage of centuries, withholding its institution with utter purity.
The Tabo Gompa, or Buddhist monastery, is second in importance only to the Tholing Gompa in Tibet in the entire Himalayan region. It was developed as an advanced centre for learning by the great teacher and translator Lotsawa Rinchen Tsang Po, the king of western Himalayan Kingdom of Guge -- also known as Lha Lama Yeshe O’d or Mahaguru Ratnabhadra. The Chos-Khor at Tabo remained one of the most important Buddhist establishments during the time of Lotsawa after the Chos-Khor at Tholing, the capital town of Guge. It is known that the Chos-Khor at Tabo commanded great importance, and hosted for a considerable period, many great scholars and translators in the Buddhist history studies. To date, it is the preserver of the Buddhist Legacy and is one of the most important Gompa of the entire Tibetan Buddhist world.
The Tabo Monastery located on desolate, flat ground with an area of 6300 sq m, enclosed by a high boundary wall built with mud brick. During 1981-83, a new Du-khang (assembly hall) was built on the south -east of Chos-Khor for the Kalachakra teachings (a process of initiation and rejuvenation) from His Holiness the XIV th Dalai Lama of Tibet in 1983 and 1996. Venerable Geshe Sonam Wangduai, the abbot of the monastery and patron Serkong Tsanshap Chhogtul Rinpoche have the coveted distinction of being responsible for extensive developmental work at Tabo and re-introduction of religio- spiritual and academic activities.
The monastery temples house a priceless collection of manuscripts and thangkas (Buddhist scroll paintings), historical, exquisite statues in stuccos, frescos and murals depicting tales from the Mahayana Buddhist Pantheon. Every inch of wall is covered with fine paintings in astonishingly well preserved condition.
Nearly 36 almost life-size clay statues perch on the walls of the assembly hall. On the sheer cliff face above the monastic enclave are a series of caves which were used as dwelling units by the monks. Here again, dim traces of the paintings that once adorned the rock face are visible. Hence the name “Ajanta of the Himalayas”. The temple complex is a national historic treasure of India and protected as such by the Archaeological Survey of India. Not much has changed since 996 AD at the Tabo Monastery. The lamas still perform tantric rites in the temples. They perform most of their morning ‘poojas’, and also live in the ‘new’ temple. Chanting starts at 6 a.m. sharp. The monastery complex holds 9 temples, 23 chortens, monk’s chamber and an extension that houses the nuns chamber.
The Nine Temples
The Temple of the Enlightened Gods (gTug-Lha-khang)
This is also known as the assembly hall (du-khang) and is quite the core of the complex. This has a vestibule, an assembly hall and a sanctum. The central figure of this hall is the four-fold figure of Vairocana. In Vajrayana Buddhism, he is regarded as one of the five spiritual sons of Adibuddha- who was the self-created primordial Buddha. With awesome majesty he sits larger than life about two meters above the floor. He is depicted in a posture turning the wheel of law. On brackets arrayed along the walls and with stylized flaming circles around them are life sized stucco images of what are commonly called the Vajradhatu Mandala. Thirty-three in all these are other deities of the pantheon, for example Vajrasattva (rDo-re-dSems-pa) the ‘soul of the thunderbolt.’
With five Bodhisattvas of the Good Age placed within, the sanctum is immediately behind the assembly hall. The walls around the stuccoes are richly adorned with wall paintings that depict the life of the Buddha. These have a purely Indian artistic style as it is said that the artists were specially summoned from Kashmir.
The Golden Temple (gSer-khang)
Once said to have been layered with gold, this temple was exhaustively renovated in the 16th century by Senge Namgyal, ruler of Ladakh. The walls and ceilings are covered with outstanding murals.
The Mystic Mandala Temple / Initiation Temple (dKyil-kHor- khang)
The wall facing the door has a huge painting of Vairocana who is surrounded by eight Bodhisattvas. Mystic Mandalas cover the other areas. Here the initiation to monkhood takes place.
The Bodhisattva Maitreya Temple (Byams-Pa Chen-po Lha-khang)
This has an image of the Bodhisattva Maitreya that is over six meters high. The temple has a hall, vestibule and sanctum. The array of murals within also depicts the monastery of Tashi-Chunpo and Lhasa’s Potala palace.
The Temple of Dromton (Brom-ston Lha khang)
A small portico and long passage leads to its hall. The doorway is intricately carved and the inner walls are covered with murals. It lies on the northern edge of the complex and is regarded to have been founded by Dromton (1008-1064 AD) an important disciple of Atisha.
The above are accepted as the earliest temples of the Tabo complex and the following are later additions.
The Chamber of Picture Treasures (Z’al-ma)
This is a kind of an ante room attached to the Enlightened Gods temple. It is covered with beautiful paintings of the Tibetan style.
The Large Temple of Dromton (Brom-ston Lha khang)
The second largest temple in the complex, this has a floor area of over 70 sq m, while the portico and niche add another 42 sq m. The front wall has the figure of Sakyamuni flanked by Sariputra and Maha Maugdalayana. The outer walls depict the eight Medicine Buddhas and Guardian Kings. The wooden planks of the ceiling are also painted.
The Mahakala Vajra Bhairava Temple (Gon-khang)
This enshrines the protective deity of the Galuk-pa sect. Fierce deities fill the room and it is only entered after protective meditation. At times it is called the ‘temple of horror’.
The White Temple (dKar-abyum Lha-Khang)
The walls of this temple are also adorned leaving a low dado for the monks or nuns to lean against.
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I believe this is a labyrinth orbweaver, Metepeira labyrinthea.
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We were one tour gardens during our town's sixth annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park tour.
Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park tour
(nice writeup by Elizabeth Griffin in our local paper)
"Across the city Mary Ellen Asmundson has collected more than 1,000 cultivars in her small suburban garden. Sloping, the yard is terraced in circular patterns with gravel and dry stack stone walls. Within these visitors will see unusual perennials and shrubs from New Zealand and Australia, as well as local varieties. Asmundson has planted a successive garden that stays in bloom 10 months out of the year. To maximize space she grows vines, bravely combining them with other plants. A wisteria grows at three levels with purple clematis and yellow climbing roses circling around it. Her yard will give you a multitude of ideas on gardening with flair in a small space."
We had fun - there were a lot of volunteers that helped - and I would guess we had 300 people through our garden in a day. All the proceeds go to community organizations - so it was satisfying to help in this way.
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Location: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School, 419 East 24th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
Date: June 1974
Image taken from 1974 High School Annual "The Amulet"
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Here's the exciting writeup about this new software from Clever Devices which CTA calls BTMS: Bus Transit Management System.
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The image is of Joe's Enphase web view of his solar panel system which lets him view the solar production almost anywhere and see if any panels are having issues.
Joe's write up of Micro-Inverter Monitoring Software
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To finish the adapter, place the lens inside the wide end of the connector, and adjust to get the tilt desired. To fix it into place, simply tighten the screw clip. To adjust, loosen the screw clip, mess about with the lens position, and try again.
The design works because the mount is rubber, and the lens size is just a little less than the diameter of its mount. The lens sits comfortably in the mount, and the adjustable rubber gives it room to move when you want to tilt it. The metal clip (when tightened!) ensures that the lens can be held in place. The field tests that I've done so far have shown that the lens is indeed held pretty solidly in place.
The main drawback is that it's not as interactive as plungercam 1, and it takes much longer to set up a shot. On the other hand, you can definitely use it for time-lapse captures, which was a goal of mine.
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To be able to have an E-locker in the rear I need a full floating rear axle. Land Cruisers (40 series) came factory with one on the FJ45 pickup only. The issue is of course that the axle didn't have an e-brake since it was located on the back of the transfer case. The BJ42 doesn't have that, so I needed to add an e-brake to the FJ45 axle. Not a simple task. The two backing plates are completely different, have different spacing and a different mounting pattern. This required a bit more work. A full writeup will be available soon. In the meantime, here are some pics that give you an idea of what needs to be done.
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Superboy joined them at the last minute.
At Long Beach Comic Con 2014. ← My writeup of the convention.
everything written works correctly. a final writeup of the project is also up now: numist.net/post/2010/project-typewriter.html
now the weakest link is the FTDI driver in Mac OS. python-serial destabilized the system to the point of hard reboot.
it's silly that, once finished, our microcontroller/hardware projects are more reliable than our bigger, beefier systems.
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Travel log
Featured in Gen-Y Magazine
The jeep’s tire slipped off a tiny rock as it moved further towards the valley of Kalash. The road was all rocky with a narrow drive way. It made me sense fear as I looked thousands of feet down through the window which was covered with the December mist. I wiped it off with my hands to stare right through in the eyes of this developing fear. I know it will not last for long. I moved ahead. My destination arrived and I parked my jeep in a beautiful pathway of a wooden lodge. The journey began as I threw my bag on the bed and walked out of my room.
I took out my camera and gently removed the tiny dust particles from the lens with a soft cloth which I always kept in my bag. The wind was blowing, but I could see little raindrops on the green leaves but all this with a bright sun to put an icing on the cake for me to capture yet another master piece of nature. I walked further to get hold of my favorite snap shot. I could smell the wet mud. It took away all the tiredness that the long drive gave me. Passing by I plucked a cherry red apple from a tree branch which was inclined towards the ground. I helped my self with a little jump. Oh there I heard something, there was a bunch of young girls singing merrily and dancing in their traditional dresses. Unaware of the norms of this particular region, I did not know if I could intervene. I sat behind a rock n saw them while I took a bite of this sweet and juicy fruit. The colors in their attire were pleasing to my eyes. I took out my zoom lens and focused them capturing what I could see from there. Suddenly someone covered my eyes with both hands. I tried to remove them and could feel softness on the skin. I made my grip loosen a bit. I did not want to hurt her. She removed her hands and asked me to give the fruit. A young girl, not more than five years old, really brought a smile on my face. She ran away with the apple humming that joyous tune. For a moment I wished to be that kid with a blissful gesture on my face and watched her run away as she disappeared in meadows covered with a lush green canopy of leaves.
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Dinner at L2O, Chicago
Roasted Kurobuta pork belly with a truffle sauce, outrageously good. Skin is crisp, meat is tender, fat just melts in your mouth.
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Steamed pear, vanilla scent, hazelnut cookie, chocolate sauce.
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First published in the U.K in 1935, "Odd John" by philosopher and author Olaf Stapledon has been reprinted many times and is a highly regarded science fiction novel. It introduced the concept of “Homo superior,” a term that has since become a staple in science fiction. The story explores themes of evolution, intelligence, and morality, presenting John Wainwright as a superhuman whose advanced intellect and abilities set him apart from ordinary humans.
At the time of its publication in 1935, the idea of a superior human species was not new. However, Stapledon’s approach was unique in its philosophical depth and its exploration of the ethical implications of such a being’s existence.
John Wainwright is a fascinating and complex character. While his intelligence is extraordinary, his personality is far from conventional. He is often described as vain, amoral, and highly manipulative. His advanced intellect makes him feel detached from ordinary humans, and he does not adhere to conventional morality. Instead, he follows a personal code that is beyond human understanding.
John is also skilled in the art of seduction and manipulation, effortlessly influencing those around him. He views Homo sapiens as inferior, which leads him to act in ways that might seem cold or even ruthless. His relationships with others are often transactional—he uses people for his own purposes rather than forming deep emotional bonds.
Despite these traits, John is not entirely unlikable. His charisma and brilliance make him compelling, and his philosophical musings add depth to his character. However, his detachment and superiority complex prevent him from being truly relatable or sympathetic in a traditional sense. He is neither a traditional hero nor a villain. His character challenges readers to reconsider what it means to be "superior" and whether such beings can truly coexist with humanity.
[Sources: Wikipedia, ScienceFictionClassics.com, and WriteUps.org]
[Note: Modern depictions of superhuman intelligence have evolved significantly since “Odd John.” Today, the concept is often explored through artificial intelligence rather than biological evolution. AI surpassing human intelligence raises ethical and existential questions like those in Stapledon’s novel.]
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Sureshot transform into a dune buggy .As a robot, he has great articulations.
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Another mashup of an old movie poster inspired by a tweet, done for no productive reason except the sheer fun of it.
A full blogged writeup on how it was made
See the entire photo set here.
Crystal Shrine Grotto is a historic artistic tribute to the life of Jesus at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Cemetery founder E. Clovis Hinds wanted a tribute to Jesus to uplift the mourning visitors to the cemetery. The Grotto features many years of work by Dionicio Rodriguez, but many of the sculptures inside the cave were added decades later by David Day, Luther Hampton and Marie Craig. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places as "Sculptures of Dionicio Rodriguez at Memorial Park Cemetery."
Here is the description from Wikipedia:
In 1935 Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriguez was hired to beautify the park with sculptures. Annie Laurie’s Wishing Chair, Broken Tree Bench, Abrahams Oak, Pool of Hebron and Cave of Machpelah are some of the most important sculptures that can be found in different locations throughout the cemetery.
In 1938, construction of the Crystal Shrine Grotto began. The grotto is a 60 ft deep, hand-built cave in a hillside near the center of the cemetery, filled with 5 tons of quartz crystal, hence the name Crystal Shrine Grotto. The grotto was completed after Rodriguez' death in 1955. The shrines in the grotto illustrate the stages of "Christ's Journey on the Earth from Birth to Resurrection".
Here is my video tour:
Here's the writeup from Roadside America:
www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11606
"The Secrets of Crystal Shrine Grotto" by Memphis Magazine:
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Photos uploaded on Easter Day 2019.
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It sounds both ironic and dangerous to have fireworks next to Gas Works. We're crazy like that in Seattle, though.
The old photo I retook is from around 1895. You'd think that Seattle would still be sensitive to flame so soon after the 1889 Great Fire, but apparently not. Fireworks were set off in 1890 at the first anniversary from a safe distance on West Seattle. In 1897 the show covered two nights, and featured spectacular sights like Mount Rainier done in sparklers 30 feet high. In 1898 at least the fireworks were over at Athletic Park where Seattle University is today. Other early years were held in Elliott Bay.
Each year was billed as the greatest display ever, but 1900 was the start of something special. Festivities were held "where of late the Government has been keeping a drove of horses and mules" -- today, the Seattle Center. It was a festival that a 21st century Seattleite could appreciate:
"The committee has purchased a large number of the finest and largest sized Japanese shells, that are thirty-six inches in circumference. These are thrown from immense mortars about 800 feet in the air, where they explode, showing all the beautiful combinations of color known to man. They will terminate in stars, meteors, parachutes, floating stars, all enveloped with a shower of golden rain." (6/30/1900 Seattle Times p6)
Independence Day fireworks have always been a civic affair. This year a group of business leaders stepped forward to save it when sponsorship fell through. Back in 1900 it was a joint effort between Pike Street business owners and several labor unions that got it done. In 1906, community leaders in the Green Lake area made a non-compete deal with the downtown folks and moved the fireworks display northward. Initially this lasted for only a few years, but Green Lake took control again in 1920. Seattle's main event was held there until 1980 when it moved to its current home at Lake Union.
In between, the first fireworks on Lake Union were held in 1909. With the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition underway at the UW campus, fireworks were moved here to put on a show for fairgoers. Then there was a lull in Fourth of July fireworks through the 1910s. Right after AYPE, Seattle began an early summer festival called Potlatch which had fireworks in the middle of July. Riots in 1913 put an end to Potlatch.
Celebration at the end of World War One got fireworks going again. First the Seattle Times held a display at "Times Square". That's the open area where today's street car ends at Stewart and Westlake. They claimed it was spectacular so it was either incredibly dangerous or there was still empty space from the Denny Hill regrade. The Times got smart in 1920, moving the party to Green Lake.
There were fireworks at the stadium on the current Seattle Center grounds in 1925, and on Lake Union again in 1935. Green Lake's show was moved twice. First in 1962 the Independence Day fireworks were moved to Elliott Bay as part of the World's Fair celebrations. Then in 1972 they were set off inside of Seattle Center. A pyrotechnic mishap sent a dozen people to the hospital when a rocket misfired into the crowd. Since then they've always been set off over water.
Of course, we had two great shows for a number of years. Ivar Haglund liked the World's Fair show so much that Mr. Waterfront started funding a display in Elliott Bay. When the other moved to Lake Union it became a glorious site. From Capitol Hill, First Hill, Queen Anne, the International District and many other vantages around town two first-rate displays were put on simultaneously. Just two short years ago the Fourth of Jul-Ivar's was put to rest. And this year we almost lost the other after Washington Mutual was put to rest.
In the old photo the Olympic Mountains rise in the distance on a gorgeous sunny day. We suffered through cold, cloud and rain in the contemporary photo. Back then, Gas Works had yet to rise from the peninsula at the north end of Lake Union. The curved line of the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway is visible though -- that later became the Burke Gilman Trail. The building in the foreground in the Eastlake area of North Capitol Hill may be the original Denny-Fuhrman School, which was later renamed Seward School and rebuilt a few times. The most impressive part of the view is that there is a view at all. There are so few trees "obstructing" sight lines that they could be easily counted. All of the Seattle area had been stripped bare to feed first Yesler's Mill and then sawmills at the south end of Lake Union, in Ballard, and around the area.