Pinnacle

A pinnacle (from Latin pinnaculum, a little feather, pinna, compare panache) is an architectural ornament originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on parapets at the corners of towers and in many other situations. The pinnacle looks like a small spire. It was mainly used in Gothic architecture.

The pinnacle had two purposes:

Some^[who?] have stated that there were no pinnacles in the Romanesque style, but conical caps to circular buttresses, with finial terminations, are not uncommon in France at very early periods. Viollet-le-Duc gives examples from St Germer and St Remi, and there is one of similar form at the west front of Rochester Cathedral.

In the 12th-century Romanesque two examples have been cited, one from Bredon in Worcestershire, and the other from Cleeve in Gloucestershire. In these the buttresses run up, forming a sort of square turret, and crowned with a pyramidal cap, very much like those of the next period, the Early English.

In this and the following styles, and mainly in Gothic architecture, the pinnacle seems generally to have had its appropriate uses. It was a weight to counteract the thrust of the vaults, particularly where there were flying buttresses; it stopped the tendency to slip of the stone copings of the gables, and counterpoised the thrust of spires; it formed a pier to steady the elegant perforated parapets of later periods; and in France especially served to counterbalance the weight of overhanging corbel tables, huge gargoyles, etc.

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well outside my window i see fruit that's dying on the vine
let the meat cakes, you say, well let them know the cake is mine
it ain't no good thing if you cannot see a photo op
they're living in a fancy blitz gotta spit before they reach the top
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no no no no no no
well that ain't no pinnacle
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they play an ace when they know full well that a two will do
they take the kettle when they could just take a taste or two
they pay a blind man for a chance to burn a hole in me
then they suck out the residue and piss it in the raging sea
well
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no no no no no
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they can't afford to feed the starving story on the street
they're running and a-gunning for a two day sale that can't be beat
don't read the paper it will only burn your holiday
with a dozen roses on the desk who needs it anyway?
the music enters in one ear and out the other one
if the first time it doesn't kill then try another one
who's to say another day won't come and leave you in the cold?
so you better get to heaven before you get too old
i said
that ain't no pinnacle
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GOP Wants to Declare War On Islamic Ideology In Wake Of Orlando Shooting

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Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas DarlingRepublicans are giving a whole new meaning to Carl Von Clausewitz’s famous military theory “war is the continuation of Politik by other means.” ... “Groups like ISIS want to claim that they are the true leaders of over a billion Muslims…who reject their crazy notions” said the president ... Indeed, some view it as either a conservative or liberal movement dependent on their notion of Islam....

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Edit Deccan Chronicle 17 Jun 2016

How often do you see a Godzilla-sized lizard knocking your door? On Wednesday a Thai resident captured a video of his encounter with a giant reptile, who was knocking on his door trying to get into his house. Attanai Thaiyuanwong found this huge lizard trying to make his way into his place and within no time shared the photos of it on Facebook ...   . ....

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IAAF Refuses To Lift Ban, Russian Olympic Team To Miss Rio Olympics

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A decision by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) governing body Friday will force Russian track and field athletes to miss the Rio Olympics after the sport's governing body decided unanimously to keep a ban in place ahead of the Games, SkyNews reported.In November, the IAAF provisionally suspended the country’s athletes from competition....

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'We’re Officially Living in a New World': Antarctica Hits Highest CO2 Level in 4 Million Years

Edit Alternet 17 Jun 2016

Earth's most remote continent has officially caught up to the rest of the planet. That spells disaster for us all. We’re officially living in a new world. Carbon dioxide has been steadily rising since the start of the Industrial Revolution, setting a new high year after year. There’s a notable new entry to the record books. The last station on Earth without a 400 parts per million (ppm) reading has reached it. A little 400 ppm history....

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94-year-old former SS guard at the Auschwitz death camp Reinhold Hanning waits for the start of his trial in Detmold, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016.

Former Auschwitz guard Reinhold Hanning convicted

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A 94-year-old former guard at the Auschwitz death camp, Reinhold Hanning, is convicted and sentenced to five years in jail ... ....

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Class of 2002 players share memories (New Zealand Warriors)

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(Source. New Zealand Warriors). The Vodafone Warriors turn the clock back when they face the Sydney Roosters tomorrow by recognising the club's history with a replica of the hugely popular strip they wore in the club's landmark 2002 season ... Canterbury of New Zealand) ... Here are their comments (Vodafone Warriors number in brackets).. STACEY JONES (#24) ... AWEN GUTTENBEIL (#33) ... For me personally 2002 was the pinnacle of my career ... He said....

Pinnacle Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of C&W; Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W; Petite Peas Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (Pinnacle Foods Inc)

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Pinnacle Foods Inc). PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Foods Inc ... Pinnacle Foods initiated the recall after the contract packer of the products, National Frozen Foods, notified the Company of the issue ... No other products produced by Pinnacle Foods are affected by this recall ... Consumers with questions may contact Pinnacle Foods at 1-888-299-7646 ... Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care ... SOURCE Pinnacle Foods Inc....

Erica Tu is Recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional

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OAKVILLE, Ontario, June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Erica Tu is recognized by Continental Who's Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Tourism. Erica is the Owner and Founder of Love Tu Travel. Stemming from her love of travel and always eager to explore new places, Erica decided ... ....

Pinnacle Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of C&W; Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W; ...

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of C&W; Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W; Petite Peas because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause ... ....

Rangers Lewis’ Remarkable Journey Almost Reaches Pinnacle

Edit NBC News 17 Jun 2016

Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis was was three outs away from a no-hitter Thursday, but his comeback story still continues to be remarkable. Photo Credit. Getty Images ... ....

Saudi Arabia Has Funded 20% OfHillary s Presidential Campaign,Saudi Crown Prince Claims

Edit Topix 17 Jun 2016

In what may be the pinnacle of hypocrisy, moments ago Hillary Clinton, while speaking live on national security and addressing the Orlando shooting took some time from her constant bashing of the Second Amendment and calling for a ban on assault rifles, to say some less than kind words about Saudi Arabia whom it accused of supporting radical organizations ... ....

Santa Clara County job market booms, reaches all-time high

Edit Contra Costa Times 17 Jun 2016

Santa Clara County's booming job market surged to a new pinnacle during May. The South Bay now has a record number of jobs, following a gain of 5,800 jobs last month, state labor officials reported Friday ... ....

Northern Ireland's Magennis plans to 'book a first-class ticket to the moon'

Edit FourFourTwo 17 Jun 2016

After earning a first ever European Championship win, Northern Ireland's Josh Magennis is dreaming of what could follow. Josh Magennis says he will "book a first-class ticket to the moon" if Northern Ireland beat Germany at Euro 2016 ... "For me, the Greece game was the pinnacle of my international career, then," he said ... If we win in Paris anything could happen ... ....

Seven Companies Join ‘Save 10’ Initiative to Help Workers Save (Financial Services Roundtable)

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In Darkness, Light tickets

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The Printspace in London. Friday 17th - Monday 27th June 2016. 9.00am til 7.00pm. No age restrictions. London charity Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) & music photographer Lawrence Watson show portraits of those affected by addiction and homelessness. Event Info. Venue ... London charity Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT), is delighted to announce the launch of a new exhibition as the pinnacle event of its golden anniversary celebrations ... £0 ... ....

Oil market recovers

Edit The Times of India 17 Jun 2016

London, June 17, 2016 (AFP) -. World oil prices rebounded Friday from six straight sessions of losses, as investors eyed rising global equities and increasing risk appetite on receding Brexit concerns, dealers said ... "Oil prices are bouncing back... Last week, Brent had forged an eight-month pinnacle above $52 and WTI had surged beyond $51 to the highest level since July 2015 ... burs-rfj/bcp/rl ... Click here to download it for your device....

Ichiro’s 4,257 hits transcend Japan-U.S. baseball boundaries

Edit The Japan News 17 Jun 2016

The Yomiuri ShimbunOnce again, he has left an indelible footprint on baseball history. Ichiro Suzuki of the Miami Marlins belted the 4,257th hit of his career, which covers Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball, surpassing Pete Rose’s record MLB total ... Inspiration to others ... Players who have reached the pinnacle of baseball in Japan still have a strong desire to play in the major leagues ... Speech. Click to play ... + - ... ....

Oil market recovers after heavy losses

Edit The Times of India 17 Jun 2016

London, June 17, 2016 (AFP) -. World oil prices rebounded Friday from six straight sessions of losses, as investors eyed rising global equities, increasing risk appetite and easing Brexit concerns, dealers said ... "Oil prices are bouncing back ... Last week, Brent had forged an eight-month pinnacle above $52 and WTI had surged beyond $51 to the highest level since July 2015 ... burs-rfj/rl. Stay updated on the go with Times of India News App....

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GOP Wants to Declare War On Islamic Ideology In Wake Of Orlando Shooting

Video: Godzilla-sized lizard tries to enter home in Thailand

IAAF Refuses To Lift Ban, Russian Olympic Team To Miss Rio Olympics

'We’re Officially Living in a New World': Antarctica Hits Highest CO2 Level in 4 Million Years

Former Auschwitz guard Reinhold Hanning convicted

You can search using any combination of the items listed below.

Class of 2002 players share memories (New Zealand Warriors)

Pinnacle Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of C&W; Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W; Petite Peas Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (Pinnacle Foods Inc)

Erica Tu is Recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional

Pinnacle Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of C&W; Early Harvest Petite Peas and C&W; ...

Rangers Lewis’ Remarkable Journey Almost Reaches Pinnacle

Saudi Arabia Has Funded 20% OfHillary s Presidential Campaign,Saudi Crown Prince Claims

Santa Clara County job market booms, reaches all-time high

Northern Ireland's Magennis plans to 'book a first-class ticket to the moon'

Seven Companies Join ‘Save 10’ Initiative to Help Workers Save (Financial Services Roundtable)

In Darkness, Light tickets

Oil market recovers

Ichiro’s 4,257 hits transcend Japan-U.S. baseball boundaries

Oil market recovers after heavy losses