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The reason for my visit to Sydney. (I had meant to take this photo yesterday but I forgot.)
Some years ago I re-evaluated my life goals so that they would actually be achievable. There were three
1 - To die in Queensland (maybe more a death goal).
2 - To never mow a lawn again. I only have a very small area of grass now and I am happy to pay someone else to do this. When I retire, my apartment will not require my dubious gardening skills.
3 - To attend a performance of an opera that I had not seen live before, at least once a year. Covid scuppered my plans in 2020 with the world shutting down a few days too early for me, but otherwise I have been successful (often more than once). This year Mozart's "Idomeneo" fitted the brief.
If you’ve tried diet after diet and you’re still hollering, “Please! Help me lose weight!” It’s because diets don’t work (obviously). Sure, they may help you drop a few pounds in the beginning, but the results are often short lived. Most diets require you to restrict your caloric intake to the point where your body is literally starving.
Not getting enough calories slows your metabolism down, causes the loss of lean muscle tissue, deprives you of the fuel you need to perform, and causes your body to hold on to stored fat for energy. In addition, diets are miserable, depressing, frustrating and not sustainable over the long term. Seriously, how long do you think you can survive off of grapefruits and cabbage?
Take it from a gal who has tried almost every diet on the market. Proper nutrition will give you better weight loss results than simply going on a diet. Here are three good reasons why.
Healthy Foods Are Naturally Low in Calories
Unlike processed junk, healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, legumes, beans naturally raised meats, organic poultry, raw nuts, seeds and organic eggs are naturally low in calories. When you eat reasonable portions of these foods, you automatically reduce your caloric intake and lose weight without feeling hungry, deprived or bitter.
There is so much nonsense in processed foods. When you eat them, your body doesn’t have a clue what to do with the calories; so they just get stored as fat. When you eat nutritious foods instead of processed junk, your body actually benefits from the calories so they are less likely to get stored as blubber.
Proper Nutrition Helps Fuel Your Body
All nutritious (and I mean truly nutritious) eating plans will allow plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits and beans in the diet. These foods provide the healthy carbohydrates you need to fuel your body and keep your metabolism performing properly.
If you come across a diet that tells you not to eat healthy carbohydrates, run away from it as fast as you can. Your body absolutely has to have healthy carbohydrates (healthy being the operative word) to survive.
Here’s some great news. Healthy diets that include protein can help you build lean muscle tissue, which can kick your metabolism into high gear. This is definitely a plus if you want to send that double chin packing.
When you eat protein rich foods, your body releases a hormone that helps you burn fat. Protein also helps make meals more satiating so you eat less (bring on the protein, baby). Some nutritious protein sources include naturally raised lean meats, organic poultry, beans, raw nuts and whole organic eggs.
Why put yourself through the drama of dieting just to be disappointed with the end results? Healthy eating is a much better option for dropping unwanted pounds. Remember though, nutritious eating is just one part of the weight loss puzzle. If you want to keep those results coming, get plenty of exercise and drink lots of water.
If you are serious about losing weight, watch this video to learn some of the things that help me lose weight and keep it off.
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For some reason, I really like this blurry mess of colors and energy.
From the My Monster show at Vega's in Old Sacramento last weekend.
The whole reason for the trek to Tjørnuvik on the northeastern tip of Streymoy was to get a glimpse of those two sea stacks away on the horizon and at the foot of that cliff. They are Risin og Killingin, the giant and the witch. Legend has it that they snuck over from Iceland in an attempt to tow the Faroes home with them. They goofed. The sun rose and they were turned to stone.
This could have been shot all in sunlight or the stacks emphasised. But either would detract from this scenery. This is a broad, flat black sand beach. The stacks are on the adjacent island of Eysturoy, separated by the Sundini Sound which sits behind that black prominence on the right. Behind the beach is the tiny hamlet of Tjørnuvík. It seemed empty apart from visitors. It was not.
Risin is the stack furthest from the cliff. Killingin, his wife has her legs astride forming an arch. Like all sea stacks they are temporary structures. When one or both of them falls I wonder what will happen to the mythology?
The negatives box giveth more. This is a grainy old picture of Voice of Reason from Texas playing during the Fall of 1992 in some basement in Wisconsin. I had only been using a camera a year or two so the execution is not what it should be but I think it conveys the feeling of a basement show.
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The Armour Meat Packing Plant was built in 1903 when the company wanted to expand outside of Chicago. There was already a large railroad yard nearby, so a massive complex of stockyards and packing plants grew up in this area north of East St Louis, Illinois. For a number of reasons, the plant shut down in 1959 and sat abandoned for over 60 years.
On April 16, 2016, the plant was imploded. Interstate 70 had been rerouted nearby a few years earlier.
Gone but not forgotten. These photos were taken in March 2011.
why my new 'Joni' cd sounds so nice...
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On your redwood quest, there is no reason to hurry. Half the fun is making stops along the way.
One of the best ways to reach Fort Bragg redwood country is Highway 128, a beautiful country road that intersects Highway 101, heading west over forested mountains, through the picturesque Anderson Valley with its numerous vineyards, and along the Navarro River through the redwoods to the coast.
The Fort Bragg / 128 West Exit is about 30 minutes north of Santa Rosa. The 80-mile scenic drive to Fort Bragg takes about an hour and 40 minutes.
Once you’re on Highway 128, the pace slows down, life becomes bucolic, and you’ll want to take your time — yes, your quest is to see the redwoods, but getting there is a big part of the fun.
Helpful hints: where to dine, picnic, buy supplies (and take restroom breaks) on Highway 128
Along Highway 128 there are places to dine, spend the night, wine-taste, buy picnic supplies, enjoy fresh fruit in season, picnic and camp. Good sources of information are www.andersonvalley.org, and www.andersonvalleychamber.com.
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From SDASM's Naval Aviation in San Diego and North Island Collection
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One of the main reasons we went to Malta was to check out the connection with Game of Thrones. We took a tour provided by Malta Film Tours. Our guide was Malcolm Ellul. Malcolm was in several episodes in Season 1. The tour was excellent. Malcolm had to rearrange some sights due to the Royal Wedding in London (this caused some buildings to be closed). We had a great time and covered a lot of ground. Most of the photos in this album are directly related to GOT, the other shots are cool things we saw while on the tour. If you have a chance to take this tour, go for it!
I took these photos in May 2018.
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Ah yes.. the Dinobots. Probably the reason many, many people my age became interested in dinosaurs in the first place.
The original Dinobots were introduced during the G1 era as creations of the Autobot Scientist, Wheeljack. Grimlock, Snarl, Slag, Sludge, and Swoop, the near indestructible badasses, would go on to become one of the most popular subgroups in Transformers history, being represented in all forms of media.
When the Power of the Primes line was announced, not only was it going to bring back the Dinobots in their G1 aesthetic, the line was going to add a new member (Slash, who I bought but haven't opened), but more importantly, it was going to introduce a Dinobot combiner, Volcanicus, which was something G1 fans have been dreaming of for a very long time.
5 months into the new line, I've finally managed to collect them all, and while I've read stuff and seen pictures online, nothing beats in person for collecting thoughts.
I think if I were to summarize it, overall my feeling would be overall positive, but very bittersweet.
First off, it must be stated that while the G1 toys were crude in terms of articulation, they had a very luxurious look to them due to the use of painted die cast metal parts, and of course, chromed plastic. Sadly, both of these are gone - die cast I can understand, but the chrome.. man. I would have liked to see this, and wish Hasbro/Takara had released the Dinobots in some platinum boxset so they could budget for a better deco. Detailing on the actual bodies is decent, though now we have to contend with these poor quality decals.
Secondly, the proportions of the figures. Each Dinobot used to be a stand alone figure in a size somewhere between what we would call a Deluxe and a Voyager today. While Grimlock is still large (he's got other problems, mind you), all the remaining bots have been shrunk down to Deluxe size. Of course, this means smaller everything, and sadly gone are the chunky robot proportions of the Dinobots. With the exception of Swoop (who was rather slim to begin with), all the other limb Dinobots look like they went on a crash diet this past 30 years, and makes me wish they would finish the MP Dinobot line they started with Grimlock years ago.
Thirdly, the lack of weaponry. These guys used to be packed to the teeth with weaponry, with each dino possessing projectile AND melee weapons. Now, Slag and Sludge come with the same blaster, Swoop and Snarl come with a sword, and Grimlock comes with none. The combined Volcanicus also is weaponless.
As stated, my favourite limb is definitely Swoop, who made the transition with an overall positive feel. Not as pretty as G1, yes, but gains significant articulation and body proportions that fit the character, and best of all is less fragile compared to the original toy. The others are OK, more or less gaining the same articulation upgrades (Slag can't move his head, sadly) but overall looking kindy skinny.
Grimlock is not bad in robot mode, but his T-Rex mode is disproportioned, most likely the result of him having to become the torso for Volcanicus... I mean, look at the dino feet!
Speaking of which.. combined mode is best described as lanky. If you're a collector of these combiners, then you probably known there are a few Third Party companies just ITCHING to fix this problem.
The main issue is that the torso, specifically the waist, is way too narrow, and this is of course further worsened by the fact the shoulders are so broad. The feet, while improved over the standard Combiner Wars entries, are still undersized and could stand to be a bit bulkier and higher. The hands are passable, but are universal so they've got this weird double thumb thing going.
On the flip side, Volcanicus has decent amounts of articulation. Combiner articulation was one of the needed improvements brought about by the Combiner Wars line, and the use of that particular pegging system is still in place.
So that's pretty much my thoughts on the Dinobots - a needed step into the 21st Century in terms of toy design, but an overall step backwards when it comes to aesthetics.
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Scene from the 1st Annual Veggie Pride Parade. Prizes were being given to the best costume and poster. At press time no results have been posted. Stay tuned.
Reason # 43? How many are there I wonder as clever as this one.
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For some reason, it hadn't occurred to me to shoot video with my FZ50 and Raynox 250 macro lens attached. This was my first try at bug cinema. Not edge-of-seat fascinating unless, of course, you're another bug. But I thought I'd upload it for posterity until that time when I create some more captivating Raynox vids.
Anyone know this particular insect? Possibly a hoverfly -- Melanostoma scalare I like the pollen covered face and legs.
FZ50 (Panasonic superzoom) plus Raynox DCR-250, shot handheld in Tilden Park - Regional Botanic Garden (Berkeley hills).
Reason # 2,346,762 why we hate our damned trashy-ass neighbors.
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28.05.2022 @Kapfenberg with Frog Leap, Caliban, Bloodsucking Zombies From Outer Space, Landmvrks, Blackout Problems, Chris Magerl & The Burning Flags, Sam Chalcraft, Skywalker, We Blame The Empire, Napaea, Here For A Reason, Yunger & Mighty Maggots
Day 12 of Gratitude
Ducks
For some reason I am really fascinated by ducks. They are such simple creatures viewed quite often as pests. We have so many of them around where I live that they tend to get unnoticed and if they do get noticed it's usually because they're are being annoying. There are a lot of ducks at the lake I go to most often. They are not at all shy because they get fed a lot by tourists and campers. This year there are three different families. One family's young has fully grown feathers, another has partial baby feathers still and the third has four of the cutest, fluffiest little ducklings. I'm not too sure why I find them so fascinating exactly. There is definitely something about them that reminds me of dinosaurs. Perhaps I'm tainted by too many Spielberg movies but as I watch a duck dip down to eat out of the water as they are standing on the shore they look like a Hadrosaurid or even a Parasaurolophus (more commonly Ducky from Land Before Time).
I kind of feel like I'm fishing a little for a topic today but I am thankful for ducks. They're pretty cool and really beautiful. I suppose I'm especially thankful for the tame ones up at the lake that let you get close enough to take some nice photos without a huge lens.
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K... the reason why he has face like that blowing a candle is that he gotten his little lips burned(nothing serious) by getting way too close from a cake from his mom. Don't you find his expression PRICELESS. lol
It's bit noisy due to high ISO ... didn't used any speedlights.
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One of the most important reasons people visit amusement parks these days is because it offers a shared experience that allows for the creation of new, one-of-a-kind memories for families and friends. It’s a different way for people to interact with each other in an environment dedicated to fun. Happy Jellyfish Ride Screaming together on a roller coaster really does bring people closer together, which is why when we look at the top rides at amusement parks it is always the attractions that can be experienced as a group.
Another top reason people visit amusement parks is for the safe thrills. Not everyone is going to get to fly a jet, and not everyone wants to jump out of a plane, or go white water rafting, or drive a race car. Flying chair rides for sale All of these experiences can be safely replicated at an amusement park.
There are many other more specific reasons for visiting an amusement park. Some people go for the opportunity to interact and engage with their favorite characters and brands. Other people go for concerts, special events and seasonal celebrations. Some people visit because they are part of a group (church, school, company) while others visit just to make their kids happy.
Ultimately, amusement parks and theme parks are mass market activities that appeal in some way or another to the majority of people in a given community. While not everyone will visit every year, it is a sure bet that most people living with a certain radius of the park will visit at least a few times growing up and the again once they have kids of their own.
Clean up. If you bring a drink or snack to the playground, clean up your trash before you leave. When you do, the park will look nice when the next kid comes along to play and you will have shown that you’re a good playground citizen.
Have a great time! How can you make a good time at the playground even better? Bring a friend and Flying chair for sale only complain a little when it’s time to leave.
Common Crane
The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes.
A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides the demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo). Along with the sandhill (Grus canadensis) and demoiselle cranes and the brolga (Grus rubicunda), it is one of only four crane species not currently classified as threatened with extinction or conservation dependent on the species level.
The common crane is a large, stately bird and a medium-sized crane. It is 100–130 cm (39–51 in) long with a 180–240 cm (71–94 in) wingspan. The body weight can range from 3 to 6.1 kg (6.6 to 13.4 lb), with the nominate subspecies averaging around 5.4 kg (12 lb) and the eastern subspecies (G. g. lilfordi) averaging 4.6 kg (10 lb). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 50.7–60.8 cm (20.0–23.9 in) long, the tarsus is 20.1–25.2 cm (7.9–9.9 in) and the exposed culmen is 9.5–11.6 cm (3.7–4.6 in).
This species is slate-grey overall. The forehead and lores are blackish with a bare red crown and a white streak extending from behind the eyes to the upper back. The overall colour is darkest on the back and rump and palest on the breast and wings. The primaries, the tips of secondaries, the alula, the tip of the tail, and the edges of upper tail coverts are all black and the greater coverts droop into explosive plumes. This combination of colouration ultimately distinguishes it from similar species in Asia, like the hooded (G. monacha) and black-necked cranes (G. nigricollis). The juvenile has yellowish-brown tips to its body feathers and lacks the drooping wing feathers and the bright neck pattern of the adult, and has a fully feathered crown. Every two years, before migration, the adult common crane undergoes a complete moult, remaining flightless for six weeks, until the new feathers grow.
It has a loud trumpeting call, given in flight and display. The call is piercing and can be heard from a considerable distance. It has a dancing display, leaping with wings uplifted.
This species is found in the northern parts of Europe and Asia. Formerly the species was spread as far west as Ireland, but about 200 years ago, it became extinct there. However, it has since started to return to Ireland naturally and there are now plans to help it return to Ireland on a greater scale. The common crane is an uncommon breeder in southern Europe, smaller numbers breeding in Greece, former-Yugoslavia, Romania, Denmark and Germany. Larger breeding populations can be found in Scandinavia, especially Finland and Sweden. The heart of the breeding population for the species is in Russia, however, where possibly up to 100,000 cranes of this species can be found seasonally. In Russia, it is distributed as a breeder from the Ukraine region to the Chukchi Peninsula. The breeding population extends as far south as Manchuria but almost the entire Asian breeding population is restricted to Russia.
The species is a long distance migrant predominantly wintering in northern Africa. Autumn migration is from August to October and spring migration is in March through May. Important staging areas occur anywhere from Sweden and Germany to China (with a large one around the Caspian Sea) and many thousand cranes can be seen in one day in the Autumn. Some birds winter in southern Europe, including Portugal, Spain and France. Most eastern common cranes winter in the river valleys of Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Eritrea with smaller numbers in Turkey, northern Israel, Iraq and parts of Iran. The third major wintering region is in the northern half of Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan. Minimal wintering also occurs in Burma, Vietnam and Thailand. Lastly, they winter in eastern China, where they are often the most common crane (outnumbering black-necked cranes ten-to-one). Migrating flocks fly in a "V" formation.
It is a rare visitor to Japan and Korea, mostly blown over from the Chinese wintering population, and is a rare vagrant to western North America, where birds are occasionally seen with flocks of migrating sandhill cranes.
In Europe, the common crane predominantly breeds in boreal and taiga forest and mixed forests, from an elevation of sea-level to 2,200 m (7,200 ft). In northern climes, it breeds in treeless moors, on bogs, or on dwarf heather habitats, usually where small lakes or pools are also found. In Sweden, breeders are usually found in small, swampy openings amongst pine forests, while in Germany, marshy wetlands are used. Breeding habitat used in Russia are similar, though they can be found nesting in less likely habitat such as steppe and even semi-desert, so long as water is near. Primarily, the largest number of common cranes are found breeding in wooded swamps, bogs and wetlands and seem to require quiet, peaceful environs with minimal human interference. They occur at low density as breeders even where common, typically ranging from 1 to 5 pairs per 100 km2 (39 sq mi).
In winter, this species moves to flooded areas, shallow sheltered bays, and swampy meadows. During the flightless moulting period there is a need for shallow waters or high reed cover for concealment. Later, after the migration period, the birds winter regularly in open country, often on cultivated lands and sometimes also in savanna-like areas, for example on the Iberian Peninsula.
The global population is 600,000 (2014 estimate) with the vast majority nesting in Russia and Scandinavia. In some areas the breeding population appears to be increasing, such as in Sweden, whereas on the fringes of its range, it is often becoming rare to non-existent. In Great Britain, the common crane became extirpated in the 17th century, but a tiny population now breeds again in the Norfolk Broads and is slowly increasing and a reintroduction has been underway since 2010 for the Somerset levels. In Ireland, it died out as a breeding species in the 18th century, but a flock of about 30 appeared in County Cork in November 2011, and a smaller flock a year later. It was additionally extirpated as a breeder from Austria around 1900, from Hungary by 1952 and from Spain by 1954. The recovering German breeding population of 8,000 pairs is still also a fraction of the size of the large numbers that once bred in the country. Poland has 15,000 breeding pairs, 50 pairs breed in the Czech Republic and 2009 was the first confirmed breeding in Slovakia.
The main threat to the species, and the primary reason for its decline in the Western Palearctic, comes from habitat loss and degradation, as a result of dam construction, urbanisation, agricultural expansion, and drainage of wetlands. Although it has adapted to human settlement in many areas, nest disturbance, continuing changes in land use, and collision with utility lines are still potential problems. Further threats may include persecution due to crop damage, pesticide poisoning, egg collection, and hunting. The common crane is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
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