Lemons on a tree

Lemons on a tree

Description	English: Citrus x limon, lemon on tree, Coín, Spain Nederlands: Citrus x limon, citroen aan boom, Coín, Spanje
Date	19 December 2011
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36 Hours: Lake Placid, N.Y.

36 Hours: Lake Placid, N.Y.

From left: Young hockey players in action in the 1980 Olympic Center arena in Lake Placid, NY.; Winter view from Treetop guestroom at Lake Placid Lodge Lake Placid, NY. Whiteface Mt.; scene at Saranac Sourdough a breakfast/lunch/deli in Lake Placid, NY.

By LIONEL BEEHNER
Published: December 8, 2011

LAKE PLACID can feel cryogenically frozen in time — 1980 to be exact, which was when this secluded pocket of the Adirondacks hosted its second Winter Olympics. The towering ski jumps and toboggan runs, not to mention the “Miracle on Ice” hockey rink, look much as they did when Jimmy Carter was in office. But over the last few decades Lake Placid has quietly been adding non-Olympic attractions, including sophisticated farm-to-table restaurants, higher-grade lodgings and a gleaming convention center. Luckily the downtown has not lost its aura of Adirondack authenticity, with A-frame cottages and unpretentious boutiques drawing plenty of nonskiers. If the town were not smothered in Olympic logos, visitors might forget about its Olympics connections and think they had wandered into an idyllic Swiss hamlet.

Friday

6 p.m.
1. MIRROR IMAGE

First things first: That placid body of water next to town is not Lake Placid — it’s Mirror Lake. To see Placid, head a few miles out of town to the Lake Placid Lodge (144 Lodge Way; 518-523-2700; lakeplacidlodge.com). This icon of the Adirondacks burned to the ground a few years back. But the lodge was recently rebuilt, all 30,000 square feet, including its grand porch strewn with rustic chairs handbuilt from gnarled twigs, its stone fireplaces crowned with moose heads, and its diamond-paned windows offering sweeping lake views. The lodge has a restaurant, Artisans, with a menu custom-made for carnivores. Try the local strip loin and Maine lobster ($50) or pork osso buco ($32). Most tables overlook the lake; or you can ask to dine in the cozy wine cellar.

8 p.m.
2. MOONLIGHT SKATING

The original skating oval from the 1932 Games was left intact and is one of the country’s few Olympic-size (400 meter) rinks left in the country (Main Street; 518-523-1655; whiteface.com). Entry is $8 a person, with skate rentals costing $3. It can get chilly, but there’s a giant fire pit to stay toasty. Or head inside to the indoor rink ($7).

Saturday

7:30 a.m.
3. SOURDOUGH BREAKFAST

Skip the greasy buffet at the hotel and head to Saranac Sourdough (2126 Saranac Avenue; 518-523-4897). For over a decade, Eileen Black and her husband have been serving up yeasty sourdough breads like raisin brioche ($6.50) and tangy sourdough pancakes ($5.50) in their converted log cabin. The room is encased in swirling twigs and Impressionist paintings of the Adirondacks. Try the Gordie ($9.95), a mountain-size stack of pancakes, meats and sourdough toast.

9 a.m.
4. INTO THIN AIR

Ignore the “Iceface” moniker, which refers to the windswept face and notoriously icy conditions of Lake Placid’s signature ski hill. Whiteface Mountain (518-946-2223; whiteface.com) has been stepping up its snow-making capacities and even recently added a whole new face, Lookout Mountain. For daredevils, take the gondola up to the top of Little Whiteface and ski down to the Summit Quad to be spirited up to the highest ski point — a cool 4,386 feet above sea level. There you can feast your eyes on the breathtaking altitudes of the Adirondack peaks. Cloudspin, immortalized in the 1980 Olympic Games, is a challenging run perfect for speedsters. Serious tree skiers will opt for the Slides, a steep chute of dense glades, while bump addicts should head to Mountain Run, a vast canvas of fluffy moguls. Cruisers practicing their S-turns should try the newly carved and never-ending Wilmington Trail that winds along a steep and picturesque ravine, or Excelsior, a twisty run popular among snowboarders.

Noon
5. WINE, CHEESE, VENISON

Whiteface’s dining options can feel more rusty than rustic. For a pleasant exception, try the new J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines Café at the base lodge, which serves up tasty platters of French cheeses ($17.95), as well as chef’s salads, paninis and Cajun-seared salmon on ciabatta rolls. They all go well with a Belgian hot chocolate ($3) or hot mulled wine ($7). For something less fancy, swing by the deck at the midstation Boule’s Bistro, where on Saturdays you might find sunburned locals dressed like Eskimos grilling up venison on their hibachis.

2 p.m.
6. HOCKEY AND MORE

Smack in the middle of town is Lake Placid’s main attraction: the Olympic Center (2634 Main Street; 518-523-1655). It is a draw for not just hockey dads but also winter sports buffs. The museum displays an impressive collection of miscellany, like coach Herb Brooks’s natty suit (or at least the one worn by Kurt Russell, who played him in “Miracle on Ice”), monogrammed ice skates, and Olympic torches from past games that look like medieval weapons. Upstairs a new motion theater ($10) featuring films from a first-person perspective and mechanized seats simulate the feeling of soaring off a ski jump or barreling down a bobsled run ($10). The main attraction remains the hockey rink — a smallish arena whose rafters are festooned with American flags.

3:30 p.m.
7. TOP OF THE WORLD

Take the glass-enclosed elevator up 120 meters to the top of the Olympic Jumping Complex (52 Ski Jump Lane; 518-523-2202). The observation deck offers spectacular sunset views of the Adirondacks’ majestic peaks. Entrance to the observation deck costs $11. At the base there is a medals-ceremony podium draped in flags for picture taking. Off to the side, the complex recently installed a 700-foot-long tube park under the lights; $8 an hour.

7 p.m.
8. ADIRONDACK FOODIES

The Custard Mustard N’ Brew has changed its name and is closed in the winters, but nostalgia seekers can still find a Howard Johnson’s (2099 Saranac Avenue; 518-523-2241; lakeplacidhojos.com), one of three still standing, just up the street. Another locals’ favorite is Liquids and Solids (6115 Sentinel Road; 518-837-5012; liquidsandsolids.com). Don’t be fooled by its dive-bar facade and no-frills interior; this recently opened gastro-pub boasts an inventive “solids” menu, combining innovative farm-to-table dishes like Utica-style chard ($12) or rabbit confit gnocchi ($22). There’s also a daily poutine, as well as the tastiest burger ($9) around, smothered in aioli on a focaccia roll and served with sides like maple baked beans.

9 p.m.
9. BAR HOPPING

Unlike many ex-Olympic Villages, Lake Placid’s Main Street retains its party atmosphere all winter, luring tourists and townies alike to commingle over pints of local lager. Zigzags (134 Mirror Lake Drive; 518-523-8221), named for the deadliest pair of turns on the old bobsled course, is a lively bar that doubles as a shrine to bobsled paraphernalia, yellowed world maps and vintage signs reminiscent of a Brooklyn dive. By 10 p.m., the place fills up with rugged-looking locals in floppy dog-eared hats and flannel shirts, as a live band belts out oldies. For something less crowded, you could head to the Cottage (77 Mirror Lake Drive; 518-523-2544; mirrorlakeinn.com), a rustic spot overlooking Mirror Lake that offers a late-night (after 9 p.m.) happy hour. Drinks start at $3.

Sunday

10 a.m.
10. MUSH MUCH?

Greet the morning with the sounds of eight Alaskan huskies barking and pulling a sled across a glistening Mirror Lake. For $10, John Houghton (518-891-6239) will take you on a brisk loop of the lake, starting from the boathouse where Main Street turns into Mirror Lake Drive. Bring a blanket to pile on top of the one provided to stay warm for the 10-minute ride.

11 a.m.
11. DEVIL’S HIGHWAY

No trip to Lake Placid is complete without a bobsled ride ($80 a person). The track (220 Bob Run Lane, Route 73; 518-523-4436), rebuilt a decade back, is a squiggly chute of steel, concrete and ice that allows amateur bobsledders to reach speeds of over 50 miles per hour. You share the sled with a pair of pros who look like members of the Navy Seals. Another recent addition is the skeleton ride ($65). Not to be confused with the luge, this is a face-first solo thrill ride aboard what feels like a cafeteria tray affixed to steel runners. Who said Lake Placid had lost its Olympic mojo?

IF YOU GO

The main strip of Lake Placid is full of cheap cottages, cabins and condos. But for true Adirondack-style luxury, rent one of the 19 Lincoln Log-looking cabins at the Lake Placid Lodge (144 Lodge Way; 518-523-2700; lakeplacidlodge.com), which are pet-friendly and come equipped with crackling stone fireplaces and deep-soaking “antique-style” porcelain tubs. Rooms start at $575.

A more family-friendly option — there’s even a bowling alley on the premises — is the Whiteface Lodge (7 Whiteface Inn Lane; 518-523-0500; thewhitefacelodge.com). No lakeside views but private beach access. Suites start at $450.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/travel/36-hours-lake-placid-ny.html?hpw=&pagewanted=all

Mt. Wilson Observatory

Mt. Wilson Observatory

Description	The Mt. Wilson Observatory, and Mount Wilson, in an aerial photograph (2011).
Date	Nov 29, 2011
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World's 25 Most Beautiful Polluted Sunsets 25 Paris, France

Breathtaking: World's 25 Most Beautiful Polluted Sunsets
By Tom Randall - 2011.11.27 08:40 PM

Paris, France

Air pollution -- tiny particles and droplets of acid, organic chemicals, metals and dust -- kills about 1.3 million people worldwide every year. But if there's a tangerine lining to fine-particulate pollution, it's the dazzling sunsets that can form when light bounces off it. The World Health Organization compiled levels of urban outdoor air pollution from 1,100 cities in 91 countries. If the air quality in these locales doesn't take your breath away, their saffron sunsets just might.

The sun sets over rooftops in the Montmartre district in Paris, one of the most romantic and polluted cities in the world.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/slideshow/2011-11-28/breath-taking-25-most-beautiful-polluted-sunsets.html#slide1

USA Today: 10 great places for a North American safari

10 great places for a North American safari

Dreaming of viewing giraffes, lions and gazelles from a safari truck in Africa but don't have the dough to do so? Good news: "You don't have to book a flight to Nairobi to get a safari experience," says Kate Chandler , an editor with away.com. "Wildlife-viewing options abound here in North America." She shares a few of her favorites with Sarah Sekula for USA TODAY.

Safari West
In Santa Rosa, Calif.: You'll encounter giraffes and other African animals at Safari West.

Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming

"The Tetons are perhaps the most iconic mountains of the American West," Chandler says. The Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, just outside the park, offers a four-hour safari led by a wildlife biologist. "This outing begs you to look closer at the animal component of the ecosystem … the elk, moose, bears and wolves that really keep things interesting." As "junior ecologists," kids get hands-on specimen samples, including animal scat, claws and skulls. 307-732-5000;fourseasons.com/jacksonhole

GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS: 10 great places to see animals in the wild

Wild Animal Safari

Pine Mountain, Ga.

Have you ever seen a liger, vervet or southern pig-tailed macaque? Hop on one of the park's tour vehicles, and you might. Or take a self-drive through the preserve featuring animals from six continents. "It's sure to be easier than driving in Atlanta's traffic, just an hour and a half away," Chandler says. 800-367-2751;animalsafari.com

San Juan Islands

Washington

Score some one-on-one time with resident killer whales on an afternoon kayaking trip to this group of islands located near Vancouver, British Columbia. Among the outfitters is Sea Quest Expeditions, with guided trips through the whales' favorite feeding and play areas. Here in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains, you're also likely to see bald eagles, harbor seals (also known as rock sausages), Steller sea lions and minke whales, Chandler says. 888-589-4253;sea-quest-kayak.com

Monarch butterfly preserves

Various locales in Mexico

The annual monarch migration is "nothing short of a miracle," Chandler says. "It takes several generations of butterflies to complete a single migration. Amazingly, the butterflies know their way every year, even though the butterflies returning are the great-great-grandchildren of the butterflies that left the previous year." Among outfitters offering guided trips: G Adventures. 888-800-4100;gadventures.com

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Alaska

"Grizzly bears rule the roost in this 4-million-acre behemoth," Chandler says. Among the ways to spot them: an overnight trip organized by Silver Salmon Creek Lodge. The outing incorporates fishing, other wildlife viewing and sea kayaking. 888-872-5666;silversalmoncreek.com

La Paz, Mexico

For jaw-dropping scenery, this Gulf of California city doesn't disappoint. Same goes for the wildlife. Dive shops, including Baja Expeditions, offer two-tank dive packages starting at $50 per person, Chandler says. "Snorkeling with sea lions is an option for non-divers," she adds. And if you're lucky, you'll spot whale sharks, giant Pacific mantas and hammerhead sharks. 800-843-6967;bajaex.com

Wagon Trails Animal Park

Vienna, Ohio

This interactive park, where you can feed and pet many of the animals, is great for kids, Chandler says. Sixty acres of woods and ponds are home to camels, zebra, bison, water buffalo, ostrich and antelope. (The park is closed November through April.) 330-539-4494;wagontrails.com

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Glen Rose, Texas

This 1,700-acre park offers options ranging from self-guided day trips to private tours with overnight accommodations, Chandler says. Choose from photography expeditions, behind-the-scenes adventures or feeding tours, where guests accompany the zookeeper on the morning breakfast rounds. 888-775-6742;fossilrim.org

Yellowstone National Park

Wyoming/Montana/Idaho

"The greater Yellowstone ecosystem is one of the world's most precious resources for geology and ecology, not to mention recreation," Chandler says. One way to experience it is through the Yellowstone Association Institute's field seminars. They let you join experts in animal-tracking, biology and photography to get "a first-rate look at the wildlife of Yellowstone." 406-848-2400;yellowstoneassociation.org

Safari West

Santa Rosa, Calif.

In the heart of California's wine country, this 400-acre preserve with 800 free-roaming animals is a Sonoma Serengeti of sorts. For a complete safari experience, Chandler recommends spending the night in one of the on-site luxury tents. Some overlook a pristine lake; others are nestled in the woods for a true bushveld feel. 800-616-2695;safariwest.com

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http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/10great/story/2011-11-17/10-great-places-for-a-North-American-safari/51272466/1

Design Centre Chelsea Harbor

Design Centre Chelsea Harbor

Everything you ever wished for your apartment and even more.

Even if you are not planning on buying design furniture or Italian tiles for your bathroom, Design Centre Chelsea Harbor is well worth visiting.

http://www.lomography.com/magazine/locations/2011/11/20/design-centre-chelsea-harbor

A dazzling space for 90 showrooms and over 500 international interior brands. At over 90,000 square feet, it is the largest of its kind in Europe and well-established as a leading design destination. Design Centre occupies three huge glass domes – south, central and north. The space is cleverly decorated with huge pots of trees and orchids, and the installations coming from the dome ceilings are always changing. One time it could be figures of the geese, another time, shining black fish with disco balls.

There is an amazing book store right by the entrance- RIBA Bookshop where you can come to keep up to date with all the latest trends. There are two coffee shops here as well.

Apart from just selling interior design products, Design Centre runs ‘Focus’, which gives great access to everything new, not only to trade specialists but to the general public, before it reaches the stores’ shelves. They also take part in London Design Week by running free seminars, lectures, and master classes.

After you are done with Versace sofas and all that stuff, go and have a walk around the Chelsea harbor itself. Built in the late 1980s it contains luxury apartments, a 5-star home named Wyndham Grand surrounding a small marina with beautiful yachts and boats.

Perfect place for “Lomography-ing”, in my opinion.

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
Lots Road
London
SW10 0XE
Closest tube station is Fulham Broadway. Can also be reached via Imperial Wharf overground station.

http://www.dcch.co.uk/
written by neja

http://www.lomography.com/magazine/locations/2011/11/20/design-centre-chelsea-harbor

Tinted autumnal leaves in Korea

Notre Dame d'Afrique vue des hauteurs de Sidi Bennour

Notre Dame d'Afrique vue des hauteurs de Sidi Bennour

Description	Français : Notre Dame d'Afrique vue des hauteurs de Sidi Bennour
Date	14 November 2011
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Fall in FujiSan (富士山)

Emirates Palace-Abu Dhabi

CNN: 50 natural wonders: The ultimate list of scenic splendor 01-10

50 natural wonders: The ultimate list of scenic splendor
1 November, 2011

1. Pulpit Rock, Preikestolen, Norway

With a 604-meter drop from a flat plateau down to Lysefjord with no safety railings, this is not a place for vertigo sufferers.

Keep well back from the edge and you can still enjoy the fantastic scenery over Kjerag peak, which itself drops 984 meters.

Preikestolen is south of Jørpeland. From the designated car park it's a 90-minute hike to the viewpoint. www.visitnorway.com. Guided tours can be arranged through the Stavanger tourist board: info@RegionStavanger.com; +47 51 85 92 00

2. Gran Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

The Gran Salar de Uyuni in southern Bolivia takes in more than 10 square kilometers of salt. It feels more like a desert than a lake.

The flat, white landscape causes optical illusions and reflects colors. There's even a hotel made almost entirely of salt and an island where giant cacti grow in the middle of the salt lake.

Gran Salar de Uyuni is 533 kilometers south of La Paz and 200 kilometers southwest of Potosì. www.rutaverdebolivia.com. Guides can be arranged through www.rutaverdebolivia.com or www.unique-southamerica-travel-experience.com

3. Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania

The Ngorogoro Crater is Africa’s Eden. Created when a huge volcano exploded 2-3 million years ago, the 300 square kilometer caldera now offers the best chances of seeing Africa’s wild animals.

Lions, rhino, leopards, elephant and buffalo are the “big five” present among around 25,000 animals, and nearly every species present in East Africa, which call the area home.

Besides that, the crater itself offers dramatic vistas, especially at sunrise.

From Kilimanjaro International Airport you can fly or drive the 55 kilometers to Arusha, from where you can organize tours and accommodation inside and outside the crater: www.ngorongorocrater.org

4. Paria Canyon, Arizona, United States

The Paria River in northern Arizona carved its own smaller version of the Grand Canyon. Some of the rock formations, including The Wave, are just as spectacular.

Visitors need a permit from the Bureau of Land Management -- the permit for an overnight trek comes with a “human waste bag,” so if you want to visit this natural wonder, you'll have to prepare to pack your waste.

Fee: US$6 per person (and per dog) for day hiking and US$5 for overnight hiking.

The Paria Contact Station is 69 kilometers east of Kanab. You can hire a guide through the Bureau of Land Management -- see their website for a list of authorized guides: www.blm.gov

5. Volcanic eruptions at Stromboli, Italy

Part of the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily, Stromboli is a small volcanic island with several hundred brave inhabitants.

Unlike most volcanoes, Stromboli's is constantly spewing lava fountains, gas and ash. Fascinating for volcanologists, but also great for day-trippers who fancy seeing live lava action.

For natural fireworks, take a boat trip around the island at night.

Fee: Boat trips cost €15-20 (US$21-28) per person.

Arrange boat tours from harbors on the north coast of Sicily (Messina, Cefalù, Palermo). www.swisseduc.ch

6. Mud volcanoes of Gobustan, Azerbaijan

Mud lovers trek to Gobustan's strangely Martian landscape, 65 kilometers south of Azerbaijan's capital Baku, where thick gray mud regularly spews from small volcanoes.

The mud is thought to have medicinal qualities, so don't be surprised if you see people stripping down and lathering themselves in the goo. Look out for the area's Roman inscriptions and the petroglyphic rock art.

About 70 kilometers west of Baku

7. Jeita Grotto, Nahr al-Kalb Valley, Lebanon

Eighteen kilometers northeast of Beirut, these underground limestone caves were inhabited in prehistoric times and continue to attract human visitors with their vivid colors and stalactite formations. The biggest stalactite in the world is here.

The caves consist of a network of chambers -- with an upper and a lower gallery -- stretching out for nine kilometers and accessible by an underground river.

The nearest town is Juniyah, just a few kilometers away. Cave tours last two hours. www.jeitagrotto.com

8. Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, Wales

Rated by Cheap Flights as one of the 10 best hiking trails in the world, this path twists 300 kilometers from St. Dogmaels to Amroth in southwest Wales.

It's often wet and windy, but if you strike lucky on a sunny day this is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Scented gorse and crimson heather brighten the way.

Look for seals in the waters below.

Paths are signposted -- join the path on the coast between St. Dogmaels and Amroth. Details on guided walks and activities can be found on the National Trails website -- including self-guided walks with baggage transfer. nt.pcnpa.org.uk

9. Pangong Tso Lake, India-China

This saltwater lake deep in the Himalayas at an altitude of 4,350 meters lies astride a disputed border area between India and China-governed Tibet.

Don't let that put you off -- the rarefied air make the colors and clarity of the lake intense.

Pangong Tso is reached by a mountain road from the Indian town of Leh, but you'll need to get a permit via a registered tour guide.

Get to Leh by road from Jammu, or by plane from Delhi. At Leh arrange a permit and travel by road 4-5 hours to the lake. Permits and tour guides can be arranged through reputable travel agents such as Kuoni

10. Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, Norway

If you only have time to visit two fjords in your lifetime, make it the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord in southwest Norway.

These are among the world's longest and deepest fjords, with high vertical cliffs, deep waters and giddy waterfalls. Both are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Trips can be arranged from Bergen and Ålesund. www.fjordtours.com

http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/play/natural-wonder-bucket-list-50-spectacular-places-see-639593

Castle on the mountain

Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2011

Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2011

Description	photo 2011 Pop Culture Geek taken by Doug Kline If you're interested in higher resolution versions of my images, contact me via my profile page.
Date	29 October 2011
Source	Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2011 - Catwoman http://commons.wikimedia.org/
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[Y^^]E: Brief Chat about Dokdo

[Y^^]E: Brief Chat about Dokdo

Someone asked me what is Dokdo.

Dokdo is an island between Korea and Japan. It has been Korean territory for a long time except Japanese Ruling Era. The Japanese occupation period was a time of tribulation for Korea.

After the independence of Korea, it belongs to Korea again. However, Japan has an eye on Dokdo, because Japan thinks there are a lot of marine resources under the seas surrounding Dokdo.

Japanese name of Dokdo is Takeshima.

Later, I'll post more.

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Today is Dokdo Day

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and some amazing lighting

30 September 2011

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and some amazing lighting
Posted by Paul Anater at 6:00 AM

I spent last Sunday at London's Design Centre Chelsea Harbour along with my fellow participants in Modenus' Blog Tour 2011. The Design Centre Chelsea Harbour is a trade-only super mall of home products, furniture, carpets, fabrics, lighting a whole lot more.

http://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/2011/09/design-centre-chelsea-harbour-and-some.html

Modenus Launches Blogtour 2011 in London

MODENUS LAUNCHES BLOGTOUR 2011 IN LONDON
Posted by Modenus in Modenus At Large - Event Coverage

This last week was an important milestone for me as I was able to officially launch BlogTour 2011, a somewhat ambitious undertaking of bringing a group US and Canada based design bloggers to London for London Design Festival in September to talk, write and tweet about the festival and events we have organized for them . The concept for BlogTour was sparked by discussions I had with bloggers in NYC when I was there to cover the AD Home Design Show. There seemed to be an overall sense that Modenus can be a hub in the interior design industry, a hub for resources – both, products and people – project management, inspiration, conversation and information about international design events and exhibits.

http://www.modenus.com/blog/modenusatlarge/modenus-launches-blogtour-2011-in-london

THE DUVAL CORP.'S SIERRITA MINE

THE DUVAL CORP.'S SIERRITA MINE

Description	THE DUVAL CORP.'S SIERRITA MINE. THE OPEN PIT MINE IS 300 FT. DEEP AND WILL EVENTUALLY BE WORKED DOWN TO 1800 FT
Date	06/1972
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Description	Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach
Date	20 August 2011
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Description	Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach
Date	20 August 2011
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Description	Wearing a black top and matching bottom, this model shows off her Oakley shades
Date	20 August 2011
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Author	Michael Dorausch from Venice, USA
Camera location	33° 51′ 42″ N, 118° 24′ 03″ W
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach - Beach Balls

Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach - Beach Balls

Description	Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach
Date	20 August 2011
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Author	Michael Dorausch from Venice, USA
Camera location	33° 51′ 42″ N, 118° 24′ 03″ W
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Description	with her hands on her hips this bathing suit model strikes a pose for the crowd
Date	20 August 2011
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Author	Michael Dorausch from Venice, USA
Camera location	33° 51′ 42″ N, 118° 24′ 03″ W
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Description	two-piece Oakley bathing suit seen from behind
Date	20 August 2011
Source	bathing suit from behind Uploaded by tm http://commons.wikimedia.org/
Author	Michael Dorausch from Venice, USA
Camera location	33° 51′ 42″ N, 118° 24′ 05″ W
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Description	sunglasses and bathing suit seen on this blonde swimsuit model
Date	20 August 2011
Source	bikini top from the side Uploaded by Yjenith Wikimedia Commons
Author	Michael Dorausch from Venice
Camera location	33° 51′ 42″ N, 118° 24′ 03″ W
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Oakley Fashion Show Hermosa Beach

Calendula officinalis, Fryšták

Calendula officinalis, Fryšták

Description	Čeština: Měsíček lékařský (Calendula officinalis), Fryšták English: Pot marigold Fragaria, Fryšták
Date	16 August 2011, 14:20:44
Source	Own work
Author	This image is a work by Pavel Ševela (sevela.p). When reusing, please credit me as: Pavel Ševela / Wikimedia Commons.
Licensing	This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Attribution: Pavel Ševela

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Huntington State Beach, CA

Huntington State Beach, CA

Description	English: Huntington State Beach is a protected beach in Southern California, USA, located in the City of Huntington Beach in Orange County. It extends 2 miles (3.2 km) from Newport Beach (Santa Ana River) north to Beach Boulevard, where the Huntington City Beach begins.
Date	6 August 2011
Source	Wikimedia Commons
Author	Ken Lund
Camera location	.
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Topanga State Beach

Topanga State Beach

Description	Topanga State Beach
Date	9 July 2011
Source	Wikimedia Commons
Author	JCS
Camera location	.
Permission	CC-BY-SA-2.0
Attribution	Foto: © JCS / Wikimedia Commons / Lizenz: CC-BY-SA-3.0 / GFDL
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Will Rogers State Beach, CA

Will Rogers State Beach, CA

Description	English: A shot of the Pacific Ocean at the Will Rogers State Beach
Date	9 July 2011
Source	Wikimedia Commons
Author	JCS
Camera location	34° 02′ 02.94″ N, 118° 32′ 20.28″ W
Permission	CC-BY-SA-3.0
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Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

Address:	Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, London SW10 0XF
Type:	Commercial
Retail:	85
Website:	http://www.dcch.co.uk
Description:	Design Centre Chelsea Harbour is a commercial building. Located in spectacular glass domes, the space provides the ideal environment for 85 showrooms and over 400 international brands. At over 90,000 sq ft, the Design Centre is the largest of its kind in Europe and well-established as a leading design destination.

Buildington Rating & Notes

http://www.buildington.co.uk/buildings/london_sw10/lots_road/design_centre_chelsea_harbour/id/2204

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour - View to the building from Imperial Wharf Station

Entrance to Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

RIBA bookshop at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour

http://www.buildington.co.uk/buildings/london_sw10/lots_road/design_centre_chelsea_harbour/id/2204