Alexander II
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Alexander II
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National Museum of Finland
In 1863 Emperor Alexander II called the representatives of the Finnish estates to Helsinki. The troops of the Emperor were quenching a rebellion in Poland.
Finland’s position developed the opposite to Poland, which lost its autonomy because of local uprisings. The mid-19th-century war of Crimea had shown that Russia, which had in the past beaten Napoleon’s army, could not defend itself against the armies of Britain and France. To restore the might of the empire, Alexander II authorized a number of reforms in the entire Russian Empire, including in Finland.
These reforms were carried out by the Finnish estates: the nobles, the clergy, the burghers, and the land-owning peasants, who gathered to the Diet, no longer called "maapäivät" ("Land Diet") but "voltpäivät" ("state assembly") instead. The word "valtio," meaning "state," had just been introduced into the Finnish language, and in the 1860s the idea developed in Finland that the Grand Duchy was a separate state connected to Russia only through the emperor. The Finnish state and the Finnish nation were born in the 19th century.
The opening speech by Alexander II was the high point of the period of reforms, and the celebrations during the emperor’s visit were the most spectacular during the imperial era. During this period, industrialization and urbanization took place in Finland, railways were constructed, municipalities and parishes were established as separate entities, schools were established and the status of the Finnish language was improved.
crispy pork
Image by Gabriel Li // StudioGabe
crisy skin, some fat and maybe a little meat.. but damn its so good
Science Projects: Geysers
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Several students used Diet Coke and Mentos to show the occurrence of a geyser.
From the depths
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From the depths
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DSC31086, Signorello Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
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DSC31086, Signorello Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
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History of the Signorello Estate Winery:
Starting the Venture
Ray Signorello Jr. began his journey as winemaker and vineyard owner in the Napa Valley during the mid 1980’s. Ray, born in San Francisco, California, moved to Vancouver, Canada where the Signorello family continues to maintain a home. Ray divides his time between Napa, San Francisco, Vancouver and business related travel. Ray’s father, Ray Sr., initiated the vineyard project during the mid 1970’s by purchasing the 100-acre estate located on the Silverado Trail in the beautiful Napa Valley. Ray Sr. worked side by side with Ray Jr., establishing the winery’s reputation for excellence until his passing in the fall of 1998.
No Turning Back
Signorellos’ original plan was to grow quality grapes to sell to existing wineries, but the harvest of 1985 changed this plan into a new level of evolvement. The bountiful crop allowed Signorellos to custom crush the excess grapes. This opportunity demonstrated what fabulous wine their vineyards were capable of producing. The project continues to grow, as do the spectacular 42 acres planted in several different varietals. Ray’s continuing effort represents the invested energies that created this reality from a dream.
In 1986 the Signorellos began the second phase of the venture, this was the building of the main winery structure. This beautiful building is used for barrel storage, wine tasting and retail sales. Along with the building of the winery, wine production was expanded to include Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. By the end of the 1980’s the Signorello family was thoroughly committed to making wine as well as growing grapes.
The decade of the nineties proved to be pivotal for Signorello Estate. In 1990 the first planting of red varietals began on the property- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah.
What brought the Signorellos to the Napa Valley was the romantic side of winemaking; growing grapes, working the land, and enjoying the wine country lifestyle of camaraderie, good wine and great meals. While the Valley lifestyle is a very real part of the business, there is a serious responsibility to making a dream become a reality, both father and son realized this fact early in the endeavor.
This venture was a dream; now it is reality.
Exhibición de aves rapaces (Rancho Texas Lanzarore Park)
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Cualquier motivo es una buena excusa para organizar una inolvidable excursión a Rancho Texas Lanzarote, en la circunvalación de Puerto del Carmen, porque cuando vengan encontrarán amplios y cuidados paseos, jardines, terrazas, zonas verdes y espacios para el relax; piscinas seguras con divertidos juegos de agua; piscina climatizada de agua de mar con solárium chillout; tres restaurantes de distintos aforos y especialidades gastronómicas; tres demostraciones de las habilidades de leones marinos, aves rapaces y cacatúas; baños interactivos con leones marinos de California y La Patagonia; exhibiciones de lazo y látigo de los cowboys; recorrido por respetuosas recreaciones de distintos hábitats naturales en las que viven aquí, y en paz, cientos de mamíferos, aves y reptiles; aula de la naturaleza y la educación medioambiental; sendero para cabalgar sobre ponys; laguna navegable para canoas; riachuelo minero con pepitas de oro; exposición y venta de artículos relacionados con la cultura tejana y la fauna americana; fiestas nocturnas con barbacoa campera y ac-tuaciones de música y bailes country; recepción de invitados a cargo de Buffalo Bill, cowboys e indios a caballo y simpáticas chicas de saloon; guagua propia (bus) para transporte de invitados…
Are you coming on a trip to Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park? Yes. An excursion or trip is when you visit a place, like a city or museum, anywhere to learn about it, have fun and do some exercise. You will enjoy all this and much more if you spend a day out at Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park with friends, family or workmates. Due to the size and great variety of things to do at our park all are bound to have fun! This is the perfect place to visit to try new and different experiences: Interact with sea lions, get carried away with our breathtaking birds of prey exhibition as eagles, speedy falcons, vultures even a condor (the largest of birds) fly over your head at very low distance! Or have a laugh while our clever parrots and cockatoos entertain you with their demonstrations. Why not go for a ride on a pony or canoeing? Enjoy our delicious American-like meals or a menu meal at the Splash & pool area where there are pools for all ages with fun attractions and games. Or just take a walk around our wonderful gardens with a great variety of plants and enjoy the sight of lovely animals, reptiles and exotic birds, which live in recreated installations and spaces adapted as their natural habitats. Walking around our park you will feel a relaxing atmosphere as well as having fun!
Cool Cookbook images
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Woman’s Home Blog Book
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Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com
CakePlusSauce2
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apple snow on sponge cake with jam, topped with custard sauce
Nice Barbecue Foods photos
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Pork Shoulder
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Chef Owen BBQin’
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Tomatilla
Steak
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