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Would like some help to I.D. these ducks. This lake usually has a few Mallards, but these are new to the area. I thought they might be young Muscovy.
Photo was take on September 13, 2014, in Ontario, California, USA If it makes any difference in the I.D., we have been experiencing a very hot and dry summer.
Thanks in advance for any help :)
UPDATE: Thanks again Buckeye!
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After playing with textures on & off, and never being anywhere near satisfied I am trying again. This is a draft of what I have in my head as the final pic, needs some tidying up etc but some CC would be appreciated so I can improve my lacking photoshop skills :)
Thank you!!
Samarthanam School for the disabled, visually impaired and under privileged children.Got an opportunity to spend some time with this specially abled Kids. It was a mixed-bag experience.One side It was a fun filled morning playing around with this kids,On the other hand it was not a good felling seeing them in such pain.
Thanks Help-Portrait for giving me this opportunity.....
Today, (17 January 2025), we have been out conducting warrants to arrest those we believe are breaching their conditions since being convicted of sex offences.
A specialist ‘digi dog’ from Lancashire, named Charlie, and who has the ability to sniff out electronic devices, was enlisted to assist with the work.
Registered sex offenders are regularly visited by our sex offender management unit, who manage their risk in the community.
We have subsequently charged a man aged 41, from the Crumpsall area, on suspicion of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order x3.
He is next due to appear at court on 18/01/2025.
Chief Inspector for GMP’s Public Protection Governance Unit, Jen Tattersall (or other officer) said: “The management of sex offenders is a top priority for us and the wider SOMU branch has made significant improvements in recent years, seeing an increase in arrests, crimes solved, and more.
“We are constantly looking at further ways in which to improve our service, including further protections for vulnerable people and exploring everything from technological advancements to closer work with partners.
“I want to make it very clear that we will always seek justice for victims. Our commitment is unwavering, and I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to contact us; we will do what we can to get you the justice and help you deserve.”
Tenho uma formatura pra ir no final de março. Nada mto chique, aí eu comprei esse vestido q não é longo, mas tem uma faixona em cetim q dá um toque bacana.
O problema é q eu cheguei em casa e vi q ele é de uma cor difícil de combinar. Prata não rolava. Dourado, pior ainda!
Aí comprei essa sandália e estes acessórios em ouro velho. Agora, quero a ajuda de vcs: combinam?
O colar é uma ultra mega dúvida à parte. Talvez eu tire alguns dos pingentes dele. É só pro pescoço não ficar mto nu mesmo...
I had a fit of delight when I saw this today and couldn't resist buying it. I can't remember if my Dad taped this off TV when I was a kid, but I remember we had it and I watched it probably a hundred times. It was one of my favorites! Watching it again today reminded me of how much, as a child, I loved their ridiculous goofiness and insane antics.
I remember dancing on top of the coffee table in our living room when I was probably five when "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" came on.
You're gonna lose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lo-o-ose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
If you don't take her out tonight
You're gonna find her gone (You're gonna find her gone)
And I will take her out tonight
And I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her kind)
You're gonna lose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lo-o-ose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
If you don't treat her right, my friend
You're gonna find her gone (You're gonna find her gone)
And I will treat her right, and then
You'll be the lonely one (You're not the only one)
You're gonna lose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lo-o-ose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lo-o-ose... (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
I'll make a point of takin' her away from you (Watch what you do) yeah
The way you treat her, what else can I do?
(You're gonna lose that girl)
(You're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lo-o-ose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lo-o-ose... (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
I'll make a point of takin' her away from you (Watch what you do) yeah
The way you treat her, what else can I do?
If you don't take her out tonight
You're gonna find her gone (You're gonna find her gone)
And I will take her out tonight
And I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her kind)
You're gonna lose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lo-o-ose that girl (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose (Yes, yes, you're gonna lose) that girl
- The Beatles "You're Gonna Lose That Girl"
Near to the Cross Keys Swing Bridge that stands over the River Nene, is a Memorial unveiled on the 1st of September 1993 and was dedicated to All Nationalities Who Served at the former RAF Sutton Bridge Airfield, the Propeller Blade came from a crashed Hawker Hurricane that was based at the Airfield. The curved tip of the Propeller Blade points to the former RAF Airfield. The War Memorial at Sutton Bridge was erected with the help of the Fenland & West Norfolk Aviation Museum. The 1940's Hurricane Propeller Blade is set on a tapering brick plinth that bears the inscription plaque on its south face and a further plaque on its east face, the Memorial stands within a small flower bed. The inscription reads :-
THIS MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TO
ALL MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
OF ALL NATIONALITIES
WHO SERVED AT
RAF SUTTON BRIDGE
FROM 1926 TO 1958
ERECTED 1ST SEPTEMBER 1993.
RAF Sutton Bridge Airfield owes its existence to the Air-to-Ground Weapons Ranges, sited around The Wash, the site, just south of the village of Sutton Bridge and east of the Nene Outfall Cut was first used in 1926 when Squadrons using the Ranges camped out at the rudimentary Airfield, usually in summer months.
During the early 1930's the Airfield was developed and training at nearby Gunneries continued, following the outbreak of World War Two, the Airfield was transferred to 12 Group on the 30th of September 1939. On the same day, 264 Squadron and 266 Squadron reformed at the Airfield although neither unit had received its Aircraft at that time. In fact, it was not until they had moved to RAF Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, that 264 Squadron received its Defiants. Meanwhile 266 Squadron fared slightly better, with the arrival of Battles in December 1939 and Spitfires in January 1940, in March, 266 Squadron also moved to RAF Martlesham Heath.
With the departure of 266 Squadron, the Airfield became home to 6 OTU (Operational Training Unit). In November it was renamed 56 OTU and remained at the Airfield training Hawker Hurricane Pilots for the next 15 months. In March 1942, 56 OTU moved to Tealing, Angus, and the Station transferred to 25 (Armament) Group Training Command concentrating on Gunnery Instruction.
From February 1944 to April 1946, the Airfield was used as an RLG (Relief Landing Ground). At the height of its use, the Station had evolved from a basic temporary camp site to having three runways, all grass-surfaced, two of which were covered with Sommerfeld Steel Tracking. Two Bellman Hangars, six Blister Hangars and an Aircraft Repair Shed were provided, along with Accommodation for 1,860 personnel, all ranks. The Airfield was retained until 1958, although no further flying took place.
Today the site is now agricultural land, the Technical Site, on which one of the Bellman Hangars still stands is an industrial estate 'The Wingland Enterprise Park'.
Acabei de passar este, na verdade, passei com a idéia de passar o Mutante - Finaflor por cima...
Mas achei tão lindo que resolvi ficar um pouquinho assim...
2 camadas e ficou esse brilho todo... sem nenhum roxinho!
Adorooooo cores escuras...
A veteran receiving a Help Hospitalized Veterans model racecar arts and crafts kit. Assisting is an HHV Craft Care Specialist.
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Our new sump pump with battery backup which will replace our old, but still functioning AC only pump.
This time when the power goes out there won't be anymore worries about a flooded basement...no more bailing!
A whopping 100AH (amp hour) battery will supply the "juice" for this powerhouse of a DC pump.
The Postcard
A Gibson Lines postcard that was published by the Gibson Art Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The card was posted in Cincinnati using a 1 cent stamp on Tuesday the 20th. December 1921.
It was sent to:
Mr. & Mrs. N. H. (surname deleted),
Felicity,
Ohio.
Felicity is a village in Franklin Township, Clermont County, Ohio. The population was 651 individuals at the 2020 census.
The message on the divided back of the card was as follows:
"Dear Uncle and Aunt,
Hope this card finds you
both well, and that your
Xmas stocking will be
full to overflowing.
Ada and Charlie."
The Significance of Holly
The European holly, Ilex aquifolium is commonly referenced at Christmas time, and is sometimes referred to by the name Christ's thorn.
In many Western Christian cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration, used especially in wreaths and illustrations, for instance on Christmas cards.
Since medieval times the plant has carried Christian symbolism, as expressed in the Christmas carol "The Holly and the Ivy", in which the holly is said to represent Jesus and the ivy to represent the Virgin Mary.
Christians have identified a wealth of symbolism in its form:
The sharpness of the leaves help to recall the crown of thorns worn by Jesus; the red berries serve as a reminder of the drops of blood that were shed for salvation; and the shape of the leaves, which resemble flames, can serve to reveal God's burning love for His people.
Combined with the fact that holly maintains its bright colors during the Christmas season, it naturally came to be associated with the Christian holiday.
Mistletoe
Mistletoe is the common name for obligate hemiparasitic plants in the order Santalales. They are attached to their host tree or shrub by a structure called the haustorium, through which they extract water and nutrients from the host plant.
There are hundreds of species of mistletoe which mostly live in tropical regions.
The name mistletoe originally referred to the species Viscum album (European mistletoe); it is the only species native to the British Isles and much of Europe. The genus Viscum is not native to North America, but Viscum album was introduced to Northern California in 1900.
European mistletoe has smooth-edged, oval, evergreen leaves borne in pairs along the woody stem, and waxy, white berries that it bears in clusters of two to six.
-- Mistletoe Life Cycle
Mistletoe species grow on a wide range of host trees, some of which experience side effects including reduced growth, stunting, and loss of infested outer branches.
A heavy infestation may also kill the host plant. Viscum album successfully parasitizes more than 200 tree and shrub species.
All mistletoe species are hemiparasites, because they do perform some photosynthesis for some period of their life cycle. However, in some species its contribution is very nearly zero.
A mistletoe seed germinates on the branch of a host tree or shrub, and in its early stages of development it is independent of its host. The adhesive on the seed tends to darken the bark. On having made contact with the bark, the hypocotyl, with only a rudimentary scrap of root tissue at its tip, penetrates it, a process that may take a year or more. In the meantime the plant is dependent on its own photosynthesis.
Only after it reaches the host's conductive tissue may it begin to rely on the host for its needs. Later, it forms a haustorium that penetrates the host tissue and takes water and nutrients from the host plant.
Most mistletoe seeds are spread by birds who eat the 'seeds' (in actuality drupes). Of the many bird species that feed on them, the mistle thrush is the best-known in Europe.
Depending on the species of mistletoe and the species of bird, the seeds are regurgitated from the crop, excreted in their droppings, or stuck to the bill and causing the bird to have to wipe it off onto a branch.
The seeds are coated with a sticky material called viscin. Some viscin remains on the seed and when it touches a stem, it sticks tenaciously. The viscin soon hardens and attaches the seed firmly to its future host, where it germinates and its haustorium penetrates the sound bark.
-- Toxicity of Mistletoe
There are 1500 species of mistletoe, varying widely in toxicity to humans; the European mistletoe (Viscum album) is more toxic than the American mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum).
In European mistletoe (Viscum), viscumin is the dangerous active toxin. It acts by irreversibly inhibiting ribsomal protein synthesis in cells, which leads to the death of the affected cell, tissue damage in the area of exposure from mass cell death in the very short term, with the potential for organ failure and death depending on the level of exposure.
Mistletoe has been used historically in medicine for its supposed value in treating arthritis, high blood pressure, epilepsy, and infertility.
-- The Cultural Importance of Mistletoe
Mistletoe is relevant to several cultures. Pagan cultures regarded the white berries as symbols of male fertility, with the seeds resembling semen. The Celts, particularly, saw mistletoe as the semen of Taranis, while the Ancient Greeks referred to mistletoe as "oak sperm".
In Roman mythology, mistletoe was used by the hero Aeneas to reach the underworld.
The Romans associated mistletoe with peace, love, and understanding, and hung it over doorways to protect the household.
In the advent of the Christian era, mistletoe in the Western world became associated with Christmas as a decoration under which lovers are expected to kiss, as well as with protection from witches and demons.
Mistletoe continued to be associated with fertility and vitality through the Middle Ages, and by the eighteenth century it had also become incorporated into Christmas celebrations around the world. The custom of kissing under the mistletoe is referred to as popular among servants in late eighteenth-century England.
The serving class of Victorian England is credited with perpetuating the tradition. The tradition dictated that a man was allowed to kiss any woman standing underneath mistletoe, and that bad luck would befall any woman who refused the kiss.
One variation on the tradition stated that with each kiss a berry was to be plucked from the mistletoe, and the kissing must stop after all the berries had been removed.
Mistletoe is the floral emblem of the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and the flower of the UK county of Herefordshire.
Every year, the UK town of Tenbury Wells holds a mistletoe festival and crowns a 'Mistletoe Queen'.
Sir George Fuller
So what else happened on the day that Ada and Charlie posted the card?
Well, on the 20th. December 1921, Sir George Fuller took office as the new Premier of the Australian state of New South Wales, seven days after Premier James Dooley had lost a vote of confidence in the state legislature.
However, only seven hours after Fuller had formed a government and had become the head of government as premier, he lost another vote of confidence in the legislature and was not seated.
On the 27th. December 1921, James Dooley was appointed premier again after forming a new government.
The Russian Famine Relief Act
Also on that day, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Russian Famine Relief Act, and approved the appropriation of $20,000,000 ($300 million in 2021) for that purpose.
The vote was pursuant to the request of President Harding, subject to the condition that all purchases of food be made in the U.S. and shipped to the Soviet Union in American vessels.
Julius Richard Petri
The 20th. December 1921 also marked the death at the age of 69 of the German microbiologist Julius Richard Petri.
Julius, who was born on the 31st. May 1852, is generally credited with inventing the device known as the Petri dish, which is named after him, while working as assistant to bacteriologist Robert Koch.
-- Julius Richard Petri - The Early Years
Petri was born in the town of Barmen (now a district of the city of Wuppertal), Germany. He came from a distinguished family of scholars, and was the eldest son of Philipp Ulrich Martin Petri (1817–1864), a professor in Berlin, and Louise Petri.
Petri's grandfather, Viktor Friedrich Leberecht Petri (1782–1857), was also a scholar, being both a director and professor at the Collegium Carolinum in Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany.
Petri initially studied medicine at the Kaiser Wilhelm Academy for Military Physicians (1871–1875) and received his medical degree in 1876.
He continued his studies at the Charité Hospital in Berlin where his thesis on the chemistry of protein urine tests earned him his doctorate.
-- Julius Richard Petri - The Later Years
Julius was on active duty as a military physician until 1882, continuing then as a reservist. In 1886 he was a curator at the German Hygiene Museum where he subsequently worked under Robert Koch.
From 1877 to 1879 Julius was assigned to the Imperial Health Office in Berlin, where he became an assistant to Robert Koch. On the suggestion of Angelina Hesse, the New York-born wife of another assistant, Walther Hesse, the Koch laboratory began to culture bacteria on agar plates.
Petri then invented the standard culture dish, or Petri plate, and further developed the technique of agar culture in order to purify or clone bacterial colonies derived from single cells. This advance made it possible to rigorously identify the bacteria responsible for diseases.
Petri's first wife, Anna Riesch, died in 1894 during childbirth, and in 1897, he married Elizabeth Turk.
-- The Importance of the Petri Dish
Petri dishes are extensively used as research plates for microbiology studies. The dish is partially filled with warm liquid containing agar, and a mixture of specific ingredients that may include nutrients, blood, salts, carbohydrates, dyes, indicators, amino acids and antibiotics.
After the agar cools and solidifies, the dish is ready to receive a microbe-laden sample in a process known as "inoculation" or "plating". For virus or phage cultures, a two-step inoculation is needed: bacteria that is grown acts like a host for the viral inoculum.
The bacterial sample is diluted on the plate in a process called "streaking". This involves a sterile plastic stick, or a wire loop which is sterilized by heating; the loop is used to collect the first sample, and then to make a streak on the dish with the agar.
Then, using a fresh stick and sterilized loop, the new loop is passed through that initial streak, spreading the plated bacteria onto the dish.
This process is repeated a third time, and if necessary a fourth, resulting in individual bacterial cells that are isolated on the plate, which are then able to divide and grow into single "clonal" bacterial colonies.
Petri plates can be incubated upside down (agar on top), which can help lessen the risk of contamination from airborne particles containing microbes settling, and to decrease the chance of condensation from water accumulating and disturbing the microbes being cultured.
The basic design of the Petri dish has not changed since being created by Petri in 1887. It was a challenge to keep dishes free of dust, and extra bacteria could collect and alter samples; heavy bell jars used for this purpose proved ineffective, and so six years later Petri created a transparent plate slightly larger than the dish, which served as a transparent lid.
The Petri name has come into public prominence following a spate of serious food poisoning incidents on cruise liners; ships operating buffets in their restaurants have been referred to as 'floating Petri dishes.'
-- Julius Petri's Other Work
Not only was Petri responsible for many innovations and inventions, he also published a variety of papers including 150 on the topic of bacteriology and hygiene, which contributed significantly to information and concepts related to them.
Petri's papers detailed a number of steps in understanding microbiology, not limited to the study of microorganisms, but also including biological pathways and mechanisms.
In his paper of 1876 Julius considered questions regarding proteins found within urine, seeking ways that they could be used to identify conditions or functions.
Feb 16, 2016
Stats seem off over the past couple days. Anyone else?
The screenshot is from a photo that has been up for only two (GMT) days. (Daily views don't add up to total views.)
Please help me ID her. I thought she was Fiona Hamilton from the Runway Gio but she is a bit different. She is taller than my M9 and her head is in a different position. Her arms are probably incorrect because they won't go to her side. They only fit by sticking out as pictured. She just arrived and is making me crazy! Thanks for your help.
This guy was our helper. He watched our stuff while we had fun on the beach. I have to say, his job is very tough.
I am so annoyed with myself. I stood her in the middle of my beautiful lillies and this is what happened. I would be very grateful for any advice. Soap and water didnt work. I am afraid to experiment with anything else.
Any advise on how to do this stuff better would be appreciated i use ps elements and photomatix pro with this i used exposure blend with photomatix it could be alot better but the only way i could get the bikes to stand out was by pushing the adjust levels too far so ive lost the sky and the bikes don't really stand out anyway i have other photos that i would like to blend so the bikes stand out more in three different places on the same image ?? ??
Jefferson Street Bridge in downtown Butler, Pa.
please don't mind the poor quailty due to lack of knowledge of my camera and getting the negatives put on disk at ekerd.
I just can't seem to get the shot I want... taken with a film cannon slr.. I need help learing this stuff.. anyone willing to help??
My daughter helping carry wood for putting up our chicken coop door. Blogged @ rosinahuber.blogspot.com/2011/03/chicken-coop-remodel.html
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