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under the macarthur maze which is the junction point for highways 880, 580, and 80 just east of the bay bridge toll plaza - emeryville / west oakland , california
Anhydrous Ammonia is a dangerous substance. It needs to be handled by trained personnel using equipment and facilities that are in compliance with the regulations. A slightest mistake might lead to an accident, resulting in injuries, death, as well as equipment, materials, product and property losses.
This 1:24 scale model is built to provide training to the agricultural personnel. The model is depicting a generic ammonia storage and distribution facility. It features a storage tank, a railroad tank car, a tractor trailer tank and a nurse tank that actually takes the ammonia to the fields. Each main component (tank) has a loading riser representing the exact scheme of loading and unloading of that particular type of tank.
The model represents the correct pipes layout, valves, emergency features (including shut-off systems, fire extinguishers and immersion tubs with a clean water), labeling and signage - all in exact accordance to the requirements.
This is another example of a training model that literally saves lives. We built two of these models, which were presented to the agricultural professionals and received the highest feedback for accuracy, attention to details and high quality.
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Rio de Janeiro - 23/11/2017 - CTPA
Treino do Fluminense nesta tarde.
FOTO NELSON PEREZ/FLUMINENSE F.C.
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Leipzig, Germany, 26 May 2011 -- Technical Tour: DHL Logistics Distribution Centre
©OECD/ITF, Marco Urban, Marc-Steffen Unger, Simone Neumann
LED Solar Lanterns - Dureji, Balochistan May9, 2012
Distribution of 500 LED Solar Lanterns to 500 families of remote villages of Taluka Dureji, District Lasbela, Balochistan Province, Pakistan
Event Hosted by Former Chief Minister Balochistan and tribal head Sardar Mohammed Saleh Bhotani.
Lanterns were gifted under the “Pehli Kiran” poverty alleviation program of Pervaiz Lodhie, President LEDtronics USA & Shaan Technologies Pakistan
LED Lanterns and Solar Panels designed and manufactured by Shaantech.
Distribution was supported by UNDP GEF SGP National Coordinator Mr. Masood Ahmed Lohar.
UNDP GEF SGP: UNDP Green Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP)
Program was organized by IRDO Indus Rural Development Organization (IRDO) Chairman Mr. Faqeerdad Khoso and Executive Director
Shokat Memon.
Distributed in 19 small and scattered villages. The villages include Sorh Village, Jumki Village, Durreji Goth, Lop Goth, Lohi Village, Ari Pir, Hub Meera Village, Umedabad, Shakar Village, Umar Goth, Lakhro Hill, Sutanak Village, Jhumki, Tor Village, Hanidan, Krijhal, Potera, Shakir Village, Darazi Villages.
LA County Library employees Patricia Martinez Maturano, Barbara Montoya and Andrea Santoyo, from left, load food into a car at a food drive-thru giveaway hosted by the County of Los Angeles and L.A. Regional Food Bank at Victoria Park in Carson, Oct. 9, 2020. (Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
A soldier brings more water to a point of distribution to support Hurricane Florence on September 18, 2018, in Laurinburg, North Carolina.(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Cpl. Morgan N. Moore)
Truck : Daf XG 3-axle with city refrigerated semi-trailer
Company : MMI Distribution (Culina Group)
Date : 28/07/2025
Location : Edinburgh (Scotland)
Rio de Janeiro - 04/05/2018 - Barra.
Fluminense treina esta manhã no CTPA.
FOTO LUCAS MERÇON / FLUMINENSE F.C.
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The European herring gull (Larus argentatus) is a large gull, up to 66 cm (26 in) long. Common in coastal regions of Western Europe, it was historically more abundant. It breeds across Northern Europe, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic states. Some European herring gulls, especially those resident in colder areas, migrate further south in winter, but many are permanent residents, such as in Ireland, Britain, Iceland, or on the North Sea shores. They have a varied diet, including fish, crustaceans, as well as some plants, and are also scavengers, consuming carrion and food left by or stolen from humans.
Taxonomy
Their scientific name is from Latin. Larus appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird and argentatus means decorated with silver.
The taxonomy of the herring gull/lesser black-backed gull is contentious, with different authorities recognising between two and eight species
This group has a ring distribution around the Northern Hemisphere. Most adjacent populations interbreed; however, adjacent terminal populations do not.
The Association of European Rarities Committees recognises six species:
European herring gull, L. argentatus
American herring gull, L. smithsonianus
Caspian gull, L. cachinnans
Yellow-legged gull, L. michahellis
Vega gull, L. vegae
Armenian gull, L. armenicus
Subspecies
L. a. argentatus – Pontoppidan, 1763, the nominate form, sometimes known as the Scandinavian herring gull, breeds in Scandinavia and northwestern Russia. Northern and eastern populations migrate southwest in winter. It is a large, bulky gull with extensive white in the wingtips. The outermost primary, p10 often has a large white spot (called a mirror) that extends to the wingtip. The bill is longer and forehead flatter than argenteus.
L. a. argenteus – Brehm & Schilling, 1822, sometimes known as the Western European herring gull breeds in Western Europe in Iceland, the Faroes, Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Many birds are resident while others make short-distance migratory journeys. It is smaller than L. a. argentatus with more black and less white in the wingtips (p10 mirror is distinct from the white wingtip spot) and paler upper parts.
These taxa are classified as subspecies of Larus argentatus by some authorities such as the American Ornithologists' Union and Handbook of the Birds of the World. Others such as the Association of European Rarities Committees, British Ornithologists' Union, and the International Ornithological Union now regard them as one or two separate species.
L. (a.) smithsonianus, the American herring gull, breeds in Alaska, Canada, and the Northeast United States. Many birds migrate southwards in winter, reaching as far as Central America and the West Indies. Immature birds tend to be darker and more uniformly brown than European herring gulls and have a dark tail.
L. (a.) vegae, the Vega gull, breeds in northeastern Siberia. It winters in Japan, Korea, eastern China, and Taiwan.
Several other gulls have been included in this species in the past, but are now normally considered separate, e.g. the yellow-legged gull (L. michahellis), the Caspian gull (L. cachinnans), the Armenian gull (L. armenicus) and Heuglin's gull (L. heuglini).
Description
The male European herring gull is 60–67 cm (24–26 in) long and weighs 1,050–1,525 g (2.315–3.362 lb), while the female is 55–62 cm (22–24 in) and weighs 710–1,100 g (1.57–2.43 lb). The wingspan can range from 125 to 155 cm (49 to 61 in). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 38 to 48 cm (15 to 19 in), the bill is 4.4 to 6.5 cm (1.7 to 2.6 in) and the tarsus is 5.3 to 7.5 cm (2.1 to 3.0 in). Adults in breeding plumage have a light grey back and upper wings and white head and underparts. The wingtips are black with white spots known as "mirrors". The bill is yellow with a red spot and a ring of bare yellow skin is seen around the pale eye. The legs are normally pink at all ages, but can be yellowish, particularly in the Baltic population, which was formerly regarded as a separate subspecies "L. a. omissus". Non-breeding adults have brown streaks on their heads and necks. Male and female plumage are identical at all stages of development, but adult males are often larger.
Juvenile and first-winter birds are mainly brown with darker streaks and have a dark bill and eyes. Second-winter birds have a whiter head and underparts with less streaking and the back is grey. Third-winter individuals are similar to adults, but retain some of the features of immature birds such as brown feathers in the wings and dark markings on the bill. The European herring gull attains adult plumage and reaches sexual maturity at an average age of four years.
At least in the south-west part of the Baltic Sea and surrounding areas, the European herring gull (L. argentatus) actually can be seen with yellow legs. They are not considered as a subspecies, since they regularly breed with grey/flesh-coloured legged herring gulls. The offspring may get yellow or normal-coloured legs. They must not be confused with the in general yellow-legged gull (L. michahellis), which are more common in the Mediterranean area, but single birds may reach more northern seas.
Similar species
Adult European herring gulls are similar to ring-billed gulls, but are much larger, have pinkish legs, and a much thicker yellow bill with more pronounced gonys. First-winter European herring gulls are much browner, but second- and third-winter birds can be confusing since soft part colours are variable and third-year herring gull often show a ring around the bill. Such birds are most easily distinguished by the larger size and larger bill of European herring gull.
The European herring gull can be differentiated from the closely related, slightly smaller lesser black-backed gull by the latter's dark grey (not actually black) back and upper wing plumage and its yellow legs and feet.
The smaller silver gull is largely confined to Australia.
Voice
Herring gulls are noisy, gregarious birds with distinctive vocalisations. Their loud, laughing call is particularly well known, and is often seen as a symbol of the seaside in countries such as the United Kingdom. The European herring gull also has a yelping alarm call and a low, barking anxiety call. The most distinct and best known call produced by European herring gulls – which is shared with their American relative – is the raucous territorial 'long call', used to signal boundaries to other birds; it is performed by the gull initially with its head bowed, then raised as the call continues.
European herring gull chicks and fledglings emit a distinctive, repetitive, high-pitched 'peep', accompanied by a head-flicking gesture when begging for food from or calling to their parents. Adult gulls in urban areas also exhibit this behaviour when fed by humans.
Behaviour
European herring gull flocks have a loose pecking order, based on size, aggressiveness, and physical strength. Adult males are usually dominant over females and juveniles in feeding and boundary disputes, while adult females are typically dominant when selecting their nesting sites.
The European herring gull has long been believed to have extremely keen vision in daylight and night vision equal or superior to that of humans; however, this species is also capable of seeing ultraviolet light. This gull also appears to have excellent hearing and a sense of taste that is particularly responsive to salt and acidity.
Parasites of European herring gulls include the fluke Microphallus piriformes.
Distribution
Ireland: Copeland Bird Observatory, Co Down.
Britain: Since 2009, herring gulls in the United Kingdom have been on the red list of birds of conservation concern, including County Durham.
Europe: Recorded from all the coasts of Europe including the Mediterranean and occasionally inland.
North America: A permanent resident in the Carolinas.
Diet
These are omnivores and opportunists like most Larus gulls, and scavenge from garbage dumps, landfill sites, and sewage outflows, with refuse comprising up to half of the bird's diet. It also steals the eggs and young of other birds (including those of other gulls), as well as seeking suitable small prey in fields, on the coast or in urban areas, or robbing plovers or lapwings of their catches. European herring gulls may also dive from the surface of the water or engage in plunge diving in the pursuit of aquatic prey, though they are typically unable to reach depths greater than 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) due to their natural buoyancy. Despite their name, they have no special preference for herrings — in fact, examinations have shown that echinoderms and crustaceans comprised a greater portion of these gulls' stomach contents than fish, although fish is the principal element of regurgitations for nestlings. European herring gulls can frequently be seen to drop shelled prey from a height to break the shell. In addition, the European herring gull has been observed using pieces of bread as bait with which to catch goldfish. Vegetable matter, such as roots, tubers, seeds, grains, nuts, and fruit, is also taken to an extent. Captive European herring gulls typically show aversion to spoiled meat or heavily salted food, unless they are very hungry. The gulls may also rinse food items in water in an attempt to clean them or render them more palatable before swallowing.
European herring gulls may be observed rhythmically drumming their feet upon the ground for prolonged periods of time in a behaviour that superficially resembles Irish stepdancing, for the purpose of creating vibrations in the soil, driving earthworms to the surface, which are then consumed by the gull. These vibrations are thought to mimic those of digging moles, eliciting a surface-escape behaviour from the earthworm, beneficial in encounters with this particular predator, which the European herring gull then exploits to its own benefit in a similar manner to human worm charmers.
Whilst the European herring gull is fully capable (unlike humans) of consuming seawater without becoming ill, using specialized glands located above the eyes to remove excess salt from the body (which is then excreted in solution through the nostrils and drips from the end of the bill), it drinks fresh water in preference, if available.
The opportunistic diet of the herring gull has consequences for egg traits. A study found that larger eggs were laid in colonies where females consumed either a higher proportion of marine resources or terrestrial resources; smaller eggs were laid in colonies where females had an intermediate diet. In colonies where females consumed more marine items, they also laid eggs with higher maculation (intensity and size of spots) compared with colonies where females mainly consumed terrestrial food.
Courtship and reproduction
When forming a pair bond, the hen approaches the cock on his territory with a hunched, submissive posture, while making begging calls (similar to those emitted by young gulls). If the cock chooses not to attack her and drive her away, he responds by assuming an upright posture and making a mewing call. This is followed by a period of synchronised head-tossing movements, after which the cock then regurgitates some food for his prospective mate. If this is accepted, copulation follows. A nesting site is then chosen by both birds which is returned to in successive years. European herring gulls are almost exclusively sexually monogamous and may pair up for life, provided the couple is successful in hatching their eggs.
Two to four eggs, usually three, are laid on the ground or cliff ledges in colonies, and are defended vigorously by this large gull. The eggs are usually olive-brown in colour with dark speckles or blotches. They are incubated by both parents for 28–30 days. The chicks hatch with their eyes open, covered with fluffy down, and they are able to walk around within hours. Breeding colonies are preyed upon by great black-backed gulls, harriers, corvids and herons.
Juveniles use their beaks to peck at the red spot on the beaks of adults to indicate hunger. Parents then typically disgorge food for their offspring. The young birds are able to fly 35–40 days after hatching and fledge at five or six weeks of age. Chicks are generally fed by their parents until they are 11–12 weeks old, but the feeding may continue for more than six months of age if the young gulls continue to beg. The male feeds the chick more often than the female before fledging, with the female more often feeding after fledging.
Like most gulls, European herring gulls are long-lived, with a maximum age of 49 years recorded. Raptors (especially owls, peregrine falcons, and gyrfalcons) and seals (especially grey seals) occasionally prey on the non-nesting adults.
In the UK, the species, when taken as a whole, is declining significantly across the country, despite an increase in urban areas. The UK European herring gull population has decreased by 50% in 25 years and it is protected by law: since January 2010, Natural England has allowed lethal control only with a specific individual licence that is available only in limited circumstances. Natural England made the change following a public consultation in response to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in 2009 placing the species on its 'Red List' of threatened bird species, affording it the highest possible conservation status. (Previously, killing the species was allowed under a general licence obtainable by authorised persons (e.g. landowners or occupiers) under certain circumstances (e.g. to prevent serious damage to crops or livestock, to prevent disease, or to preserve public health or safety) without requiring additional permission beyond the general licence.)
The European herring gull is an increasingly common roof-nesting bird in urban areas of the UK, and many individual birds show little fear of humans. The Clean Air Act 1956 forbade the burning of refuse at landfill sites, providing the European herring gull with a regular and plentiful source of food. As a direct result, European herring gull populations in Britain skyrocketed. Faced with a lack of space at their traditional colonies, the gulls ventured inland in search of new breeding grounds. Dwindling fish stocks in the seas around Britain may also have been a significant factor in the gulls' move inland.
The gulls are found all year round in the streets and gardens of Britain, due to the presence of street lighting (which allows the gulls to forage at night), discarded food in streets, food waste contained in easy-to-tear plastic bin bags, food intentionally left out for other birds (or the gulls themselves), the relative lack of predators, and readily available, convenient, warm and undisturbed rooftop nesting space in towns and cities. Particularly large urban gull colonies (composed primarily of European herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls) are now present in Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, London, and Aberdeen.
Where not persecuted, herring gulls can become tame in the presence of humans, and may live in proximity to certain humans they learn to trust, and may occasionally enter buildings to receive or steal food.
The survival rate for urban gulls is much higher than their counterparts in coastal areas, with an annual adult mortality rate less than 5%. Also, each European herring gull pair commonly rears three chicks per year. This, when combined with their long-lived nature, has resulted in a massive increase in numbers over a relatively short period of time and has brought urban-dwelling members of the species into conflict with humans.
Once familiar with humans, urban European herring gulls show little hesitation in swooping down to steal food from the hands of humans, although a study conducted in 2019 demonstrated that some gulls are more averse to snatching food in proximity to humans if the experimenter made eye contact with the bird. During the breeding season, the gulls also aggressively 'dive bomb' and attempt to strike with claws and wings (sometimes spraying faeces or vomit at the same time) at humans that they perceive to be a threat to their eggs and chicks—often innocent passers-by or residents of the buildings on which they have constructed their nests. Large amounts of gull excrement deposited on property and the noise from courting pairs and begging chicks in the summer is also considered to be a nuisance by humans living alongside the European herring gull.
Nonlethal attempts to deter the gulls from nesting in urban areas have been largely unsuccessful. The European herring gull is intelligent and will completely ignore most bird-scaring technology after determining that it poses no threat. Rooftop spikes, tensioned wires, netting, and similar are also generally ineffective against this species, as it has large, wide feet with thick, leathery skin, which affords the seagull excellent weight distribution and protection from sharp objects (the bird may simply balance itself on top of these obstacles with little apparent concern). If nests are removed and eggs are taken, broken, or oiled, the gulls simply rebuild and/or relay, or choose another nest site in the same area and start again.
Man-made models of birds of prey placed on top of buildings are generally ignored by the gulls once they realise they are not real, and attempts to scare the gulls away using raptors are similarly ineffective. Although they are intimidated by birds of prey, European herring gulls, in addition to being social birds with strength in numbers, are large, powerful, and aggressive as individuals and are more than capable of fighting back against the potential predator, particularly if they consider their chicks to be at risk; in fact, the gulls may actually pose a greater threat to a raptor than vice versa. European herring gulls are also naturally accustomed to predators (such as skuas and great black-backed gulls) living in the vicinity of their nest sites in the wild and are not particularly discouraged from breeding by their presence.
Treino das #AsCabulosas no dia 13/09/2022.
Fotos: Gustavo Martins
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November 1, 2012, New York City - Governor Cuomo visits National Guard food distribution site at the 69th Regiment Armory
This is a photo of the food distribution centre that Human Appeal International setup in Somalia to help the people affected by the famine.
We distribute food parcels containing essential food items that are sourced locally to accommodate for custom and taste. Each parcel is designed to last a family for one month.
Please check the following link for more information about our appeal for East Africa - bit.ly/east-africa-appeal
Impressions of Transmission and Distribution / Smart Grids Europe 2010, 29-31 March 2010, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. For more information www.td-europe.eu or email info@synergy-events.com
“For when the One Great Scorer comes
To write against your name,
He marks not that you won or lost
But how you played the game.” (Grantland Rice)
Every competition and game does not end up until and unless the winner is not being announced. Prizes and rewards are always given at the end of the ceremony. The Hajvery University followed the same custom to motivate the young, talented and energetic winners of the sports week. At one side the winners were being appreciated by giving prizes and rewards whereas on the other side the runners up were being encouraged for not to be disappointed.
The HU’s sports society and management held a spectacular Sports Week Prize Distribution Ceremony on Tuesday, 24th April 2012. It was an astonishing piece of coordination. A number of sports events were held during the five days Sports Gala in which a large number of club members participated with zeal and enthusiasm. The crowd was really hilarious that day. They were making loud bangs. Everywhere there was noise of whistling, and slogans. Students were also holding different play cards to motivate their respective teams. It was an absolute colorful overview of fun and excitement.
The sports event held included Counter Strike (Networking Game), Tug of War, Badminton (Single, Double, Single), Cricket, Football, Ludo, Volley Ball, Table Tennis and Chess etc. Mr. Umer Sheikh, the Director of International Linkages and General (Ret.) Muhammad Latif, The Director examination of HU, were specifically being invited as the Guests of Honor. The Chief Guests commended the organizers as well as students sports society for arranging such lively sports activities that are a requisite for promoting a healthy society. They also added that sports rejuvenates body, sharpens skills, enlivens spirits and produces agility and strength in body and mind. At the end of the ceremony they distributed shields, certificates and gold medals amongst the winners and the runners-up.
Distribution of donated clothing in a grocery store in Athens.
Donated clothing.
October 1945. Photo: Emmanuel.
LA County Library employee Carla Sarmienta gets information from a driver at a food drive-thru giveaway at Victoria Park in Carson, Jan. 12, 2021. The event was hosted by the County of Los Angeles and L.A. Regional Food Bank. (Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
“For when the One Great Scorer comes
To write against your name,
He marks not that you won or lost
But how you played the game.” (Grantland Rice)
Every competition and game does not end up until and unless the winner is not being announced. Prizes and rewards are always given at the end of the ceremony. The Hajvery University followed the same custom to motivate the young, talented and energetic winners of the sports week. At one side the winners were being appreciated by giving prizes and rewards whereas on the other side the runners up were being encouraged for not to be disappointed.
The HU’s sports society and management held a spectacular Sports Week Prize Distribution Ceremony on Tuesday, 24th April 2012. It was an astonishing piece of coordination. A number of sports events were held during the five days Sports Gala in which a large number of club members participated with zeal and enthusiasm. The crowd was really hilarious that day. They were making loud bangs. Everywhere there was noise of whistling, and slogans. Students were also holding different play cards to motivate their respective teams. It was an absolute colorful overview of fun and excitement.
The sports event held included Counter Strike (Networking Game), Tug of War, Badminton (Single, Double, Single), Cricket, Football, Ludo, Volley Ball, Table Tennis and Chess etc. Mr. Umer Sheikh, the Director of International Linkages and General (Ret.) Muhammad Latif, The Director examination of HU, were specifically being invited as the Guests of Honor. The Chief Guests commended the organizers as well as students sports society for arranging such lively sports activities that are a requisite for promoting a healthy society. They also added that sports rejuvenates body, sharpens skills, enlivens spirits and produces agility and strength in body and mind. At the end of the ceremony they distributed shields, certificates and gold medals amongst the winners and the runners-up.
A traditional block printed shawl called Ajrak presented to UN Development Chief Helen Clark on arrival at a Sindh village
Impressions of Transmission and Distribution / Smart Grids Europe 2010, 29-31 March 2010, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. For more information www.td-europe.eu or email info@synergy-events.com
Impressions of Transmission and Distribution / Smart Grids Europe 2010, 29-31 March 2010, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. For more information www.td-europe.eu or email info@synergy-events.com
Isette Taylor, Parks and Recreation employee, guides traffic into her bay during the Food Drive-Thru Giveaway at Franklin D. Roosevelt Park hosted by Los Angeles County and LA Regional Food Bank hosted, December 10, 2020. (Photo by / Los Angeles County)
LA County Parks & Recreation employee Camilo Munoz puts food in pickup at a food drive-thru giveaway at Victoria Park in Carson, Jan. 12, 2021. The event was hosted by the County of Los Angeles and L.A. Regional Food Bank. (Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
This is a distribution plate. It is used to better distribute the liquid flow at the top of the column before it enters into a packed section. The liquids come from a higher section or from a side nozzle. It fills the plate and overflows in the pipes. More... www.gab-neumann.com/columns
Dieses Foto zeigt einen Verteilerboden. Dieser wird benutzt für eine bessere Verteilung der Flüssigkeit am Kopf der Kolonne bevor sie in den schwer zugänglichen Teil eintritt. Die Flüssigkeiten treten aus einem höher gelegenen Teil der Kolonne oder aus einem Seitenstutzen ein. Sie fließen über die Platte und werden über die Kanäle abgeleitet. Mehr... www.gab-neumann.com/Kolonnen