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01/22/11
Dancers form into a kick line Saturday, during the Predators Dance Team tryouts at the Kent Commons. CHARLES CORTES, Kent Reporter
Full view of the side of the tank. It thrills me that the light green edges really pop out. I'm in love.
my first predator figure. he was sold along with the Lava Planet but this one looked a lot cooler with his mask almost similar to the AVPR's Wolf. I love the blue color also which gives him a glowing aquatic life appearance. very detailed for a toy throwback.
Nikon D200 TC-200 Teleconverter + AF Nikkor 35-70 1:3.3-4.5 + Nikon Series E 50mm 1:1.8 (Reversed) 20 sec - f/16 - ISO 200 - Ambient Incandescent light.
Normally Tiger Beetles are formidable predators in their own right, so I was rather surprised to see this one falling victim to a Robber Fly. I wonder how often they have to eat, or even how much of this it will eat.
Fun, creative shoot I did a while back that I figured I would post for Halloween. :) Model: Kelsey Watson MUA: Aya Coulter (AYA+MAKEUP) Styling: Ashley Rose
A couple with a rusty-colored dog hiked along the trail, and the birds went everywhere in the sky. No hawks or falcons in sight. A red fox or two have been "visiting" this stretch of marshland for weeks. I can't help but think the birds are very wary right now. I had seen several people walk by and a guy biking too, but no panic. The dog in the photo looks like a fox from a distance. If I were a shorebird, I hit the sky too.
The Predator (or Yautja) is a fictional extraterrestrial species featured in the Predator science-fiction franchise, characterized by its trophy hunting of other dangerous species for sport. ~Wikipedia
Despite being driven out of Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa by hunting, the lion, Panthera leo, has persevered and still reins “King of the Jungle”, a truly ironic characteristic considering the fact that lions don’t live in heavy jungles or forests! This photo is part of my “Eyes of Nature” collection and captures the majesty and pride often associated with lions. The tight crop around his eyes and noise brings out the lion’s intensity while his bangs help to frame up the entire face.
Hill Aerospace Museum
History of the MQ-1B "Predator"
The MQ-1 "Predator" is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial system (UAS) that was employed primarily to collect intelligence and secondarily to engage enemy targets. Beginning its service with the Army in 1995 and later used by the U.S. Air Force, the MQ-1 was deployed in every major U.S. conflict during this period until its retirement in 2018. The MQ-1's capabilities made it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations.
The Predator was part of a remotely piloted aircraft system. A fully operational system consisted of four aircraft, ground control station, Predator Primary Satellite Link, and spare equipment, along with operations and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour missions. A Predator crew consisted of a pilot to control the aircraft and command the mission, an aircrew member to operate sensors and weapons, and a mission coordinator, when required.
The Predator and Hill Air Force Base
In 2004, the U.S. Air Force used the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) to assess the Predator's ability to strike a moving target with munitions. Crew members guided the drone remotely from Indian Springs, Nevada, and struck two moving tanks with Hellfire missiles. Because of this testing, the Predator was later used in combat to engage enemy targets. The Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill also provided software development and sustainment in support of the MQ-1 when in active service. Extensive UAS activities continue today on the UTTR with several different services and platforms.
The MQ-18 on display first flew on 31 January 2005, and was later assigned to Indian Springs Auxiliary Field, Nevada. During its service life, this Predator took part in combat sorties in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. After flying 28,069 hours and over 1,600 combat sorties, it retired from service in 2017 and was delivered to the Hill Aerospace Museum for display in 2020.
Specifications
S/N 03-33116
Manufacturer: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Service: 1995-2018
Crew: Two (Pilot and Sensor Operator)
Engine: One Rotax 9145 4-cylinder engine (115 horsepower)
Wingspan: 55 ft
Length: 27 ft
Height: 7 ft
Weight: 1,130 pounds (empty), 2,250 pounds (full)
Speed: Cruise speed around 84 mph (70 knots), up to 135 mph
Service Ceiling: 25.000 feet
Armament: Two AGM-114 "Hellfire" missiles
Sumatran Tigers
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Panthera
Species: P. tigris
Subspecies: P. t. sumatrae
Trinomial name: Panthera tigris sumatrae
Habitat and Distribution: Found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in lowland and montane forests.
Size: Up to 7-8 feet in length, about 2+ feet tall at the shoulder; 200-275 pounds
Wild Diet: Wild pig, deer, tapirs, will actually eat anything it can catch
Predators: Humans, young tigers can fall prey to other tigers, leopards, and snakes
Lifespan: 10-12 years in the wild; 18-20 years in zoos
Reproduction: Maturity is reached by 3-4 years of age. Gestation lasts 100-110 days. Average litter size is 2-4 cubs. Cubs weigh a little over two pounds at birth and nurse about 6-10 weeks. By 18 months of age tigers are ready to be out on their own and hunt their own food.
Behavior: Tigers are generally solitary animals. Both male and female tigers map out their own territory by spraying urine on trees, bushes, and the ground. The specific range size of the Sumatran tiger is not known, however the population density is approximately 4-5 adult tigers per 40 square miles in lowland rainforest. Tigers are not very active most of the time. They sleep about 18-20 hours a day. Sumatran tigers are also a cat that enjoys the water and will swim to cool down in the hot jungle.
Conservation
Status: Critically Endangered
The wild Sumatran tiger population is estimated at 250-300. There are about 200 Sumatran tigers that live in zoos around the world; over 70 of those are in the USA. There are only five remaining subspecies of tiger (Amur also known as Siberian, Bengal, Indochinese, South China, and Sumatran). The three other subspecies have been extinct since the 1950s (Caspian, Javan, and Bali).
Interesting Facts
Tigers are excellent swimmers and can easily cross rivers and lakes five miles wide. They are also the largest members of the cat family. The Sumatran tiger is the smallest of the tiger subspecies and has the darkest coat. All tigers have suffered from poaching, as well as loss of habitat to human settlement, and conflict with farmers over tigers hunting their farm-raised animals. At one time, tigers could be found as far west as eastern Turkey. Now tigers are only found in areas of eastern and southern Asia.
Not a good picture, but it shows a lot of the parts I picked up. I adore the boxy look of this carb - it's a shame I don't have anything to put it on.
These speed parts were used on (or kept as spares) for the cars Jeff raced from 1977 through 1987 (particularly on the 1982 Camaro below, I'm told): www.racingsportscars.com/driver/photo/Jeff-Loving-USA.html
The RQ-1 Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle system. The Predator is a system, not just an aircraft. The fully operational system consists of four air vehicles (with sensors), a ground control station, a Predator primary satellite link communication suite and 55 people. ..