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Zoo Berlin, GER -
Affectionately known as the Zoo on the south-west corner of the Tiergarten, this is Berlin’s favourite family spot - a wonderfully kept urban Zoo with a huge playground, restaurants, and coffee shops, providing a whole day’s worth of family entertainment. A site Berliners are justly proud of, this large and very well-kept Zoo is home to 13,700 animals and 1,400 species. The Berlin Zoo and its animals are part of local life and most Berliners will be aware of the news of a new arrival.
Rare among city zoos, the Zoologischer Garten was founded in 1844 on the initiative of zoologists Alexander von Humboldt and Martin Lichtenstein and was the first Zoo to be built in Germany. Under Friedrich Wilhelm IV it became a joint project by Martin Lichtenstein and Peter Joseph Lennè who had redesigned the Tiergarten and allocated the southwestern tip of the Tiergarten as a zoological garden. Prior to this a Pheasantry had served the royal kitchen from 1742. The royal family’s private zoo had been on the Pfaueninsel (Pheasant Island) where pheasants can still be seen strutting around.
Numerous architects worked on the design of the urban habitats for the specific animal. The Antelope House dates back to 1872 and the Elephant House to 1873. The Hippopotamus House (1997) is an example of more modern concepts applied for the well-being of the animals. Under a 13,000 square feet glass solar panel roof the hippopotamuses can be viewed beneath the water and the animals are no longer simply on display.
Bedlington Terriers must be some of the most affectionate terriers out there. All that we met were happy to pass out kisses to complete strangers!
St Botolph's - affectionately known as the 'Stump' - is the largest building in England that has always been a parish church.
The building of the present church is believed to have begun in 1309, replacing a Norman church, but Christianity in Boston goes back to the 7th century when an Anglo-Saxon missionary monk named Botulph or Botolph is believed to have preached there, and founded a church.
One possible explanation for the town's name is that the place was called Botolph's Stone, later shortened to Boston. Medieval Latin documents show that Bostonians were known as 'viri Sancti Botolphi', St Botolph's men'.
The church, except the tower, was probably completed by about 1390. Early in the 15th century the eastwardly leaning pillars may have necessitated the reroofing of the church; at the same time the aisles were 'modernised'. The chancel was lengthened and repairs were carried out to the nave. The building of the tower was probably started early in the 15th century and took 70 yrs to complete. No one really knows why it is called the 'Stump', although it does resemble a tree with its boughs lopped ready for felling.
South Aisle: Alabaster tomb of a Knight of St John, brought from St John's Church when it was demolished in 1626
Affectionately known by Great Lakes mariners as the Barber Shop Pole, the White Shoal light is located 20 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge. It protects a series of shoals off the northern coast of Michigan. The light was established in 1910 replacing a light ship and was automated in 1976. It stands 121 feet above the water.
In affectionate / remembrance of / Albert, / beloved husband of / Hilda Forbes, / died 11th Nov 1920, / aged 37 years. / And of the above / Hilda / died 10th April 1980 / aged 91 years. / "Thy will be done."
2nd Lieut. Albert Edward Forbes
Durham Royal Garrison Artillery.
Died 11th November 1920
By Wright Barker, 1921
Member for the Linthorpe Ward.
Solicitor
Son of John Forbes
(See Forbes' Buildings in Linthorpe Set)
Director of Middlesbrough Football Club
Died in 1920 of wounds recieved in World War One.
From Walker Galleries, Harrogate website;
"Wright Barker (1864 - 1941)
Wright Barker lived in Bradford until 1885, and then moved in 1901 to Hampstead, followed by a move to Harrogate in 1915 where he remained for the rest of his life. Though in his will he termed himself an ‘animal painter’ he is also known for his paintings of Roman maidens, the most renowned being Circe, 1900 which is executed in an almost Pre-Raphaelite style. His hunting pictures tend to reflect the packs in his area, including the Rufford."
Albert was the youngest son of Alderman John Forbes a Managing director of a Bakery and Jane Anne Forbes
He was a member of the Middlesbrough Town Council representing the Linthorpe Ward from 1910 - 1920. Albert resided at Bute House, Park Road, Middlesbrough
Albert was educated at Middlesbrough High School, and later, at Guisborough Grammar School.
Albert Trained to be a solicitor at the early age of 16 and was successful in becoming fully qualified at the age of twenty-one. Admitted April 1905 He practised in Middlesbrough, a member of Forbes and Nixon of 43 Albert Road, Middlesbrough He was a Director of Middlesbrough Football Club his legal advice and experience proving very useful to his colleagues on the board. Albert was also a very enthusiastic amateur footballer and a member of the old boys club and played whenever the time from his rapidly expanding business allowed him to. Albert was listed in the 1911 census as residing with his parents at The Beeches Marton Described as a Solicitor.
Director of Middlesbrough Football Club
Vice-president of Middlesbrough YMCA Football Club
He married Hilda May Almgill ( of the Almgill family of Middlesbrough builders.) in 1912 in Middlesbrough.
Albert Joined the Royal Field Artillery in February 1917 and was later transferred to Royal Garrison Artillery and he saw active service in France.
He died on Armistice Day 11th November 1920, It is reported as a result of illness from wounds he received whilst in active service, however his family tell me (Nov 2014) that he died of the result of being gassed during his army service in World war One. Albert died in Newcastle at the age of 37. He and his wife are buried in Linthorpe Cemetery
Zoo Berlin, GER -
Affectionately known as the Zoo on the south-west corner of the Tiergarten, this is Berlin’s favourite family spot - a wonderfully kept urban Zoo with a huge playground, restaurants, and coffee shops, providing a whole day’s worth of family entertainment. A site Berliners are justly proud of, this large and very well-kept Zoo is home to 13,700 animals and 1,400 species. The Berlin Zoo and its animals are part of local life and most Berliners will be aware of the news of a new arrival.
Rare among city zoos, the Zoologischer Garten was founded in 1844 on the initiative of zoologists Alexander von Humboldt and Martin Lichtenstein and was the first Zoo to be built in Germany. Under Friedrich Wilhelm IV it became a joint project by Martin Lichtenstein and Peter Joseph Lennè who had redesigned the Tiergarten and allocated the southwestern tip of the Tiergarten as a zoological garden. Prior to this a Pheasantry had served the royal kitchen from 1742. The royal family’s private zoo had been on the Pfaueninsel (Pheasant Island) where pheasants can still be seen strutting around.
Numerous architects worked on the design of the urban habitats for the specific animal. The Antelope House dates back to 1872 and the Elephant House to 1873. The Hippopotamus House (1997) is an example of more modern concepts applied for the well-being of the animals. Under a 13,000 square feet glass solar panel roof the hippopotamuses can be viewed beneath the water and the animals are no longer simply on display.
Affectionately known as the "big chair," this work by Swarthmore College's Jake Beckman '04 graced Parrish Beach until nature took its toll; it made a triumphant return this week. (photo by June Xie '11)
Affectionately (or not so) known as the "beer can in the sky," Marquette recently announced plans to demolish this old residence hall to make room for a new "wellness center."
Stylish African American black businessman talks on his smartphone standing before a modern glass building outside
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Affectionately known as The Longbridge Tunnel Mini this car was used as a works hack until with just 11.6 miles on the clock some eejit dropped something big and heavy on it. After which she was hidden away for more than 30 years. She finally came out of Longbridge in 2012 effectively being the last Mini to leave the factory although the last 'classic' Mini had come off the production line TEN years earlier
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Affectionately known as "the mistake by the lake" municipal Stadium opened on July 31st, 1932. It served as home to the Cleveland Indians until October 3rd, 1993. In between, it hosted two World Series and four all-star games. It was demolished in 1996.
Affectionately called `the bean` by locals, this work, Cloud Gate, by Anish Kapoor, is made from a series of seamless, highly-polished stainless steel "plates" that reflect Chicago's skyline in Millennium Park. Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture is among the largest in the world, weighing 110 tons and measuring 66-feet-long by 33-feet high.
Ancient giant sitting buddha statue of Wat Si Chum Temple in Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai Province, Thailand. Wat Si Chum is a temple where Phra Atchana, a gigantic Buddha image at the attitude of subduing Mara sits in the main hall. This Bhuddha image is known as a ‘speaking Bhuddha.’ The temple was assumingly built in King Ramkamhaeng the Great’s era then became abandoned in late Ayutthaya era. The temple was renovated by an order from King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1952.
The name "rhino" conjures up the image of a prehistoric beast, a huge creature with skin of armor. This image is not surprising, since these intelligent and affectionate creatures have inhabited the Earth for 60 million years.
An extinct species of rhino that lived in Mongolia, (Baluchitherium grangeri), was the largest land mammal of all time. This hornless rhinoceros stood 18 feet (five and one-half meters) at the shoulder, was 27 feet (eight meters) long, and probably weighed 25 tons (23 metric tons), four times as much as today's African bull elephant.
This species probably died out because of climate change.
The rhino may be the source of the belief in unicorns, legendary animals whose horn was said to be a panacea for all types of ailments. In 1298, the Venetian explorer Marco Polo described Sumatran rhinos as unicorns saying:
There are wild elephants in the country, and numerous unicorns, which are very nearly as big. They have hair like that of a buffalo, feet like those of an elephant, and a horn in the middle of the forehead, which is black and very thick.
Today, all five species of rhinos are perilously close to extinction. The rate of their decline is truly astounding: in the decade of the 1970s alone, half the world's rhino population disappeared. Today, less than 15 per cent of the 1970 population remains, an estimated 10,000 to 11,000 worldwide.
The Javan and Sumatran rhinos are near extinction. Indian rhinos may be coming back from the brink. Of the two African species, the white rhino has rebounded from near extinction. (Contrary to its name, the white rhino is not really white. Its name is a mistaken translation of the Dutch word "wijde," which means "wide" and refers to the rhino's broad, square lips.)
The black rhino has not fared so well. As recently as 1970, an estimated 65,000 black rhinos could be found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. But in eastern Africa, 90 percent of them were killed in the 1970s. Now there are fewer than 2,500 left, in pockets in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania.
The black rhino grows to 14 feet (four meters) long, stands over 4.5 feet (1 meter) at the shoulder, and weighs up to 3,900 pounds (1770 kg). It is recognizable by its long, pointed, prehensile upper lip and two prominent horns, the longest of which averages 20 inches (50 cm). The horn is made up of millions of tightly compacted hairlike fibers.
The black rhino is a formidable herbivore. It inhabits bush country with thick cover, grasslands, or open forest, where it browses on a wide variety of plants.
Causes of Endangerment
Overexploitation
Unlike most large mammals, habitat loss has not been a significant factor in the decline of rhinos. Rather, poaching for their horn has decimated rhino populations.
As early as the 5th century B.C., rhino horn was believed capable of rendering some poisons harmless. In Borneo, people used to hang a rhino's tail in a room where a woman was giving birth, believing it would ease labor pains. Asians used rhino horn in traditional medicines for a thousand years without threatening the species' survival.
It was not until the 1970s that rhinos declined dramatically, due to a surprising cause: the soaring price of oil. Young men in the Arab country of Yemen covet rhino horn for elaborately-carved dagger handles, symbols of wealth and status in that country. Until the 1970s, few men could afford these prized dagger handles. But Yemen and other Middle Eastern countries are rich in oil, and prices for this "black gold" climbed dramatically in that decade due to a worldwide oil shortage.
The result was a seven-fold increase in the per capita income in Yemen, a rise in wealth that made rhino horn dagger handles within the reach of almost everyone. This small country, with a population of 6 million at the time, suddenly became the world's largest importer of rhino horn.
The value of rhino horn made it enormously profitable to poach rhinos and sell them on the black market. For example, in 1990, the two horns from a single black rhino brought as much as $50,000. Just like poaching for elephant ivory, poaching for rhino horn is simply too profitable for many subsistence farmers and herders to resist.
Conservation Actions
Trade Regulation
All trade in rhino horn is prohibited, since rhinos are protected under Appendix I of CITES. The ban on trade in rhino horns has not been very successful, however. A thriving black market in rhino horn has continued.
In 1993, the United States threatened to ban legal imports of wildlife from China, which has a large wildlife trade with the United States, if China did not start taking measures to stop illegal wildlife trade. In response, China made it illegal to sell, buy, trade, or transport rhino horns and tiger bones. Illegal stockpiles of rhino horns and tiger bones remain, however.
Protected Areas and Armed Guards
Rhinos live in some of the same African parks and reserves that provide habitat for elephants. Protection of elephant habitat was not enough. Rhinos were killed in protected areas because governments could not afford to patrol the parks to stop poachers.
Now, there are so few left that many rhinos are literally kept under armed guard. They forage during the day, accompanied by guards with rifles, and they are locked up at night under armed guard.
Rhino horn is so valuable though, that poachers have killed guards to get at the rhino.
Dehorning
The rhino's plight has become so desperate that in some places conservation officials tranquilize rhinos and saw off their horns so poachers will have no cause to kill them. It is not known whether removing the horn impairs the rhino's ability to survive or reproduce. It is known, however, that in some areas, a mother rhino uses her horn to defend her young from attacks by cats and hyenas.
Captive Breeding
There are Species Survival Plans (SSP's) for four species of rhino. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden [Z&A] manages the black rhino. Other SSP's are: Jacksonville Zoological Park [Z&A] (white rhino); Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park [Z&A] (Sumatran rhino); Los Angeles Zoo [Z&A] (greater one-horned Asian rhino).
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In Affectionate Remembrance of Samuel Staniforth who died December 7th 1892 Aged 68 Years. Also of Mary Ann Staniforth wife of the above , who died April 12th 1896, aged 71 years. Not gone from memory not from love, but gone to her heavenly home above.
Also of Joseph H Staniforth son of the above and beloved husband of Julia E Staniforth who died May 7th 1928m Aged 61 years. Dearly Loved by all. Also Julia E Staniforth, beloved wife of the above died JAnuary 26th 1962. Aged 93 years, Reunited.
Fr. Holtz always tends to look away from the camera... Didn't she like being photographed? Did she think she was not good looking enough?
An evening wedding can have many advantages for both bride and groom for amazing photographs in wedding venues under beautifully designed lights.
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Affectionate little, dribbling soul. But not in the least bit keen on other cats.
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(aka Red-Crowned Cockatoo, Red-Headed Cockatoo, Red-crowned Parrot, Red-headed Parrot, Helmeted Cockatoo)
It was raining, I was shooting through cage wire, so it was a miracle any of these photos came out!
I was entranced with the obvious and sustained show of genuine affection between these two birds.
Yes, another native Australian parrot!
In affectionate remembrance of James the beloved son of Adam and Annie Newton who died at Melton Terrace New Hartley February 5th 1898 aged 21 years 'Asleep in Jesus'
Also Isaac their son who died October 25th 1989 aged 18 years and 7 months 'His end was peace'
Also Frances Annie their daughter who died at New Delaval June 4th 1901 aged 18 years and 10 months 'Peace perfect peace'
Also Dorothy their daughter who died May 27th 1906 aged 31 years and 7 months 'Rest sweet rest'
The above Annie Newton died November 8th 1915 aged 66 years.
Also Adam Newton died November 3rd 1925 aged 75 years
Known affectionately as Shrewsbury-on-Sea, because of the large number of Salopians who decamp there for the summer, Abersoch is a small village on the Llyn Peninsula, in North Wales, about 2+ hours drive from Shrewsbury.
It has a number of delightful aspects and angles. Here's one. IMHO
Affectionately known amongst other musicians as "The Kid", the prodigious talents of this young man are way beyond his years - curently studying in Australia, keep your eyes open for his holiday returns to the PoW!
Affectionately dubbed "Da Monster" by me, this gorgeous '68 Chevy Biscayne Wagon can't be missed on the road.
Affectionately known as Picket Fence!
CR200 – 2 pint round casserole
CR300 – 3 pint round casserole
OB400 – 4 pint oblong casserole
DD200 – 2 pint divided dish
UOB212 – 2.5 pint utility oblong baker
2.5 pint soufflé dish
RS12 – 12 ounce ramekins
I'm just missing the OB600 – 6 pint oblong casserole and the mixing bowls to complete the set!
Two of our budgies, Bert and Debbie
I took the original picture in summer 2007. I've cropped it and converted it to black-and-white, using Serif PhotoPlus 11 software.
Affectionately named 'Bert', the Category 13 Bulk Water Carrier from Gosford's Bulk Water Brigade. Limited water in the area means Bulk Water Tankers are needed to supply the front-line appliances.
吉祥庵の猫ちゃん、膝の上でゴロゴロゴロとご満悦でした。野良猫から昇格。。。
The once stray cat now a proud pet of the owner of the noodle / Japanese sweet restaurant.
When I knelt down to pet her, she suddenly crawled up onto my lap and stayed there for a while purring, purring and purring!