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Colour, celebration and worship were the order of the day as the Sikh community took part in the annual Nagar Kirtan procession through the streets of Manchester on Sunday 2nd of May 2010.
The event, part of the celebration of the festival of Vaisakhi, saw thousands Sikhs walking between the local Gurdwara escorting the Shri Guru Granth Sahib, a Sikh religious book, and singing hymns.
Police and community support officers of Greater Manchester Police were on hand to control traffic and ensure the safety of all taking part.
For information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
The Order is the roster of engineers in the United States who have participated in an Engineers' Ring Ceremony and who have accepted in public the "Obligation of an Engineer".
The Ring Ceremony is the public induction of candidates into the Order of the Engineer, during which the engineer candidates formally accept the Obligation of an Engineer and receive a stainless steel ring to be worn on the fifth finger of the working hand as a symbol.
One of the best things about Austin in the Spring is to eat outside. Here in downtown you can watch your tacos be made and then eat them all outside.
Second day of sxsw 2025 in Austin, TX.
Sorry for the crappy pic :P My order just came in and it's AMAZING! The vector has one side swirled and the other plane. The xbr4's are really nice and so are the om weapons. Freebies are also great. With so many new protos, this calls for a PROTO pic! :P Will upload ASAP. Maybe tomorrow.
[order] Columbiformes | [family] Columbidae | [latin] Streptopelia turtur | [UK] Turtle-Dove | [FR] Tourterelle des bois | [DE] Turteltaube | [ES] Tórtola Europea | [IT] Tortora europea | [NL] Zomertortel
Measurements
spanwidth min.: 47 cm
spanwidth max.: 53 cm
size min.: 24 cm
size max.: 27 cm
Breeding
incubation min.: 13 days
incubation max.: 15 days
fledging min.: 18 days
fledging max.: 22 days
broods 3
eggs min.: 1
eggs max.: 2
Physical characteristics
Forehead pale bluish grey darkening on crown, nape and hindneck. Throat white, sides of face pinkish grey, lower throat and breast mauve-pink merging into white on belly and undertail coverts. Inner wing co coverts and scapulars consist of black feathers with broad orange-buff fringes creating a spotted effect. Outer wing coverts and underwing bluish grey. Underside of tail black and white. Iris varying from golden yellow to light orange. Orbital skin dark purplish blue. Bill blackish often with purple tinge, paler toward tip. Legs purplish red Race arenicola slightly smaller and paler, and hoggara richly colored with broad, deep orange-buff fringes to wing coverts, head and rump feathers with sandy tips. In rufescens, male mainly rich dark sandy orange on crown and upperpars with breast deep pink, whereas famale paler with lighter pink breast often suffused with buff.
Habitat
Wide variety of woodland types, as well as steppe and semi-desert. Does not inhabit unbroken forests, preferring forest borders, open woodland and heath with tree clumps. Avoids windy cloudy and wet regions preferring sunny, dry and sheltered areas, also avoids mountains. Common in forests of holm oak and cork oak, open red juniper and forests interspersed with farms, also olive groves and date-palm oases in parts of its range.
Other details
Streptopelia turtur is a widespread summer visitor to much of Europe, which accounts for less than half of its global breeding range. Its European breeding population is very large (>3,500,000 pairs), but underwent a moderate decline between 1970-1990. Although the species was stable or increased in various countries, especially in central Europe, during 1990-2000, most populations-including sizeable ones in Spain, Russia and Turkey-declined, and the species underwent a moderate decline (>10%) overall.
This dove inhabits a major part of Europe, central and western Asia, North Africa and the Canary islands. European birds are wintering mainly in the Sahel regions of Africa. Since the mid-1970's this species undergoes a strong decline amounting to more than 50% in western Europe. The population of the European Union is currently estimated at 1.5 million breeding pairs, the total European population at 2.2-8 millions. The reasons for this decline are habitat destruction (e. g. the widespread disappearance of hedges), use of pesticides, over-hunting along the migration flyways and increasing drought of the Sahel and Sudan regions
Feeding
Diet based on seeds and fruits of weeds and cereals. Seeds taken include those of Brassica, Chenopodium, Fumaria, Helianthus, Medicago and Triticum. Berries and fungi are occasionally eaten, also earthworms, some insects and small snails. Although largely arboreal, finds most of its food on the ground.
Breeding
May in Europe. Nest is flimsy platform of small twigs, lined with grass stems or roots and leaves, placed in a tree, shrub or hedge. occasionally uses old nests of other birds. 2 eggs, incubation 15 days. Has a refractory period (when unresponsive to stimuli) following breeding, unique among all pigeons so far studied. First breeding at 1 year old.
Migration
Migratory, with possible exception of some Saharan breeding birds. Essentially a summer visitor to Palearctic, wintering in Africa: in semi-arid Soudanian and savanna zones from Sénégal and Guinea to Sudan and Ethiopia, and as far south as northern Ghana and northern Cameroun. Leaves European breeding areas late July to September (adults and juveniles together), with stragglers into October; passage broad-front (with south-westerly orientation in Eurasia), but also some suggestion of partial concentration for Mediterranean crossings. Migrants from western Europe recovered especially in south-west France and Iberia (but not Galicia), and enter Africa through Morocco. Many also cross Balkans and Italy at both seasons, to enter or leave Africa via Tunisia and Libya. On Malta, up to 20 000 per day at peak spring passage (fewer in autumn) and c. 100 000 shot there annually. Numerous oases records, sometimes involving large falls, show Sahara crossed at many points and probably on broad front. Most disappear from south of Sahara in March and first half of April, though small numbers summer there. Main northward passage through Mediterranean in second half of April, with breeding areas reoccupied during May.
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We’re continuing to ensure we’re prepared to keep you safe at the thousand-plus large-scale events that we police in Greater Manchester every year with the specialist training of hundreds of our officers.
Our rigorous week-long public order training programme has been nationally-recognised as properly equipping us for a whole variety of events – such as sporting fixtures, festivals, carnivals, and protests – to maintain order in circumstances where there is a risk to ourselves and the public.
Each year we police around 1200 such events in GM that mostly pass without any significant incident; however, we ensure that in the rare instances issues do arise, we have officers specially trained in maintaining order with the tactics and skills to keep the wider public and our officers safe.
As well as putting 500 new officers through their paces every year, we have many more experienced officers who also go through the intensive course to refresh their knowledge and skills so that we have the necessary number of qualified cops to be deployed to such big events.
Chief Inspector Kirsten Buggy, of our Specialist Operational Training, People and Development Branch said: “All our officers will police major events given the nature of serving for one of the largest communities in the country, but we also ensure that a high amount of those officers is trained in using the enhanced tactics that may be needed on some occasions.
“Part of the training our officers do here is very-much a last resort and can seem excessive to some, but we’ve seen in the past how valuably important it is that we can call on such an insurance policy for the rare situations where public order needs to be regained and maintained to keep you safe.
“This is the kind of policing that goes to show just how brave and committed our officers are at being on the front line and doing what they can to keep communities safe from those who may look to cause harm, and year-on-year we’re making sure that more of our officers gain the experience that this vital training can offer to the benefit of us all.”
We’re currently recruiting more officers than ever – fancy joining our team too? Find out how you can here: www.gmp.police.uk/recruitment
The Castle in Malbork was built in Prussia by the Teutonic Order as an Ordensburg. The castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress, and is the world’s largest brick gothic castle. UNESCO listed the castle and its museum as World Heritage Sites in December 1997 as Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork. It is one of two World Heritage Sites in the region with origins in the Teutonic Order.
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 07: Ian "Corporal" Pearse of ORDER poses at the League of Legends - Mid-Season Invitational Features Day on May 7, 2022 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
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1. Patriotic Snowflakes 12.4, 2. Patriotic Striped Hex with Blue Sparkle Star Center, 3. Hidden Red, White, & Blue Sparkle Stars 12.2, 4. Dainty Red & White Flowers in White & Light Blue Background, 5. Red, White, and Blue Sparkle Lattice with Red & White Spokes & Blue Centers 12.1, 6. Multi Sparkling Stars with Star of David, 7. Mostly Blue with White & Dim Red Sparkle Bursts and White Disconnected Stars of David, 8. Hex & Diamonds with Blue Center Star 12.1, 9. Blue & White Stars in White Diamond Hex with Red Background
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I just made a brickarms order. In it is a boonie hat. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to bend the brim to be a more cowboy shape or how to make it wider? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 14: Shane "Kevy" Allen of ORDER competes at the League of Legends - Mid-Season Invitational Groups Stage on May 14, 2022 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
TAXONOMY
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Osteoglossiformes (Bony tongues)
Family: Arapaimidae (Bonytongues)
Genus/species: Arapaima gigas
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Usually grey to green in color with red flecks on the scales towards the tail and reddish-orange color of the filleted flesh. They are heavy with an elongated body with very large scales. There are also two symmetrical fins on either side of the body at the posterior end. the arapaima has a tongue with sharp, bony teeth that together with teeth on the roof of its palate are involved in disabling and shredding prey
It is one of the largest freshwater fishes in the world (length up to 450cm (14 feet in the 1800's) Common length. 200 cm (6.75 feet(). Weight up to 133 kg. (292lbs) In the 1800s specimens to 200 kg (440lbs) were reported.
DISTRIBUTION/HABITAT: Tropical. Amazon River and its tributaries in freshwater flooded areas dense with aquatic vegetation and shore plants. Much of the water that comprises the pirarucu's habitat is also oxygen deficient, as it is located in swampy areas of the rainforest.
DIET IN THE WILD: Specialized for surface feeding with their up turned mouths. Adults prey on fish at thesurface; suck smaller fish into the mouth, then crush prey against the roof of its mouth using its tooth-covered bony tongue. Like its close relative the arawana, it can leap from the water to snatch a bird or even a monkey from an overhanging branch.
REPRODUCTION: Sexually mature at the age of five years old. Builds a nest of about 15 cm (6 inches) depth and 50 cm (20 inches) width in sandy bottoms. Guards the eggs and the young. Adults have the ability to exude a pheromone from their head to attract offspring and keep them in close proximity.
MORTALITY and LONGEVITY: Preyed upon by humans. Life spans of 15 to 20 years in captivity .
CONSERVATION: IUCV Red List Data deficient. CITES Appendix II. Heavily exploited as a commercial fish throughout the Amazon. Populations have been greatly reduced during the past 200 years Commercial fishing of arapaima was banned in Brazil outside of a limited number of sustainable reserves, but illegal fishing still continues.
REMARKS: Indigenous people utilize the scales and bones. The bony or toothed tongue was once used as a seed grater to make drink powders. Scales were used as scrappers.
In addition to gills, it has a modified and enlarged swim bladder, composed of lung-like tissue, which enables it to extract oxygen from the air. It is an obligate air breather, well adapted to oxygen-deficient waters gulping air every 10–15 minutes when oxygen levels are low.
Often referred to as the largest freshwater fish; some freshwater catfishes and sturgeon may challenge this “record.”
References
California Academy of Sciences Steinhart Aquarium Amazon Flooded Tunnel, 2018
Ron's Wordpress shortlink wp.me/p1DZ4b-a7
Ron's flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/cas_docents/3258200203/in/set-72157...
fishbase www.fishbase.org/summary/Arapaima-gigas.html
U. of Michigan Animal Diversity Web
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Arapaima_gigas/
Arkive www.arkive.org/arapaima/arapaima-gigas/
Encyclopedia of Life eol.org/pages/204868/details
National Geographic. www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/arapaima/
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Men's room Out of Order urinal, guarded by a space robot • Northeast Ohio USA restaurant • Canon point & shoot
Built originally in 1870 as the Lodge Hall for the Loyal Colac Lodge 317 of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, this grand temple-like building stands on the corner of Gellibrand and Dennis Streets in the provincial town of Colac.
The Lodge Hall was extended in 1891, when its grand classical facade was added. The occasion of its re-opening was celebrated with a grand ball on the 6th of April. The 1891 facade has been built in Victorian Free Classical style. It features a symmetrical pedimented portico derived from classical temple architecture, aedicules using prominent pillar detailing, a balustraded parapet that conceals the roof and decorative accents along the skyline, all of which are typical architectural elements of the Victorian Free Classical Movement. Above the date plaque and I.O.O.F. lettering, in the apex of the pediment, appears a single open hand with a heart in its centre. This is the Heart-in-Hand symbol that represents charity that is given from the heart.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) is a global altruistic and benevolent fraternal organization derived from the British Oddfellows service organizations of the 17th Century. The Order is also known as "The Three Link Fraternity", referring to the Order's "Triple Links" logo – three links contain the letters F, L and T, (Friendship, Love and Truth).
The building has seen many changes over the years. It was further extended in 1910 when additional space was added at the rear of the hall. Yet after the Great War (1914 - 1918), the Loyal Lodge's numbers dwindled, and the Lodge Hall finally closed. It received a new lease of life when it was used first as a community hall, and then became the home of local amateur theatrical group The Colac Players. It was then occupied by a panel beaters during who's occupancy the interior was gutted. In 1999, when the Lodge Hall stood empty, neglected and in desperate need of help as it sank into dilapidation, the building received its salvation. It was restored and repainted and opened as Duff's Restaurant (after the cottage of the same name built next door). The restaurant was very successful, but was sold in 2009 and renamed Oddfellow's Restaurant. The new owners gutted the previously restored interior, although the exterior remains intact.
Located approximately 150 kilometres to the south-west of Melbourne, past Geelong is the small Western District city of Colac. The area was originally settled by Europeans in 1837 by pastoralist Hugh Murray. A small community sprung up on the southern shore of a large lake amid the volcanic plains. The community was proclaimed a town, Lake Colac, in 1848, named after the lake upon which it perches. The post office opened in 1848 as Lake Colac and was renamed Colac in 1854 when the city changed its name. The township grew over the years, its wealth generated by the booming grazing industries of the large estates of the Western District and the dairy industry that accompanied it. Colac has a long high street shopping precinct, several churches, botanic gardens, a Masonic hall and a smattering of large properties within its boundaries, showing the conspicuous wealth of the city. Today Colac is still a commercial centre for the agricultural district that surrounds it with a population of around 10,000 people. Although not strictly a tourist town, Colac has many beautiful surviving historical buildings or interest, tree lined streets. Colac is known as “the Gateway to the Otways” (a reference to the Otway Ranges and surrounding forest area that is located just to the south of the town).
The new order at Luton - a Siemens built Class 700 700021 arrives into Platform 3 at Luton with a Bedford bound service. The introduction of these units onto the Thameslink line has been plagued with unreliability but I believe the statistics are now improving. Behind can be seen Luton's nondescript 1930's station which has survived many changes in the local area.