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Want to know what happened? Whose side are you on? This one didn't actually work out for the spider. The fly shot off just as the spider made it's move.
It turned out to be a beautiful day so drove out to the Merced NWR...this Great Egret was strolling around looking for a mate and seemed not to mind me, my car, or the sound of the engine.
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Where there is awareness there is hope .
When I was 17 years old my whole world was shattered because my
dear Mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Doctor told her
she had come just in time and that if she had waited just 6 more months
it could have been too late to help her. My Mother endured chemotherapy,
and radiotherapy. She lost her hair, self-confidence and her left breast.
It is because of this very traumatic chapter in my life that I am today a nurse
at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway.
Cancer is a heavy and huge diagnosis for a patient and their family to accept.
There are a couple of big problems, in my opinion, that largely affect many people adversely. The first, as I see it, is the small number of Prevention Campaigns there are. More of these campaigns could educate and push people to use the methods and take the time to self-check themselves routinely. In many cases patients with various types of cancer the time and experience of the treatments can be fairly easy and effective if they are diagnosed in time. Another problem area I see is that
people wait too long to seek medical attention and then they must face the trauma when it's too late. I would also like to point out that it is a misconception that men do not develop breast cancer when in fact, men are equally confronted with it. It is unclear why this subject remains somewhat "taboo" still to today.
I am representing 2 organizations with this challenge. They are Breast Cancer Prevention (www.cancer.org) and Cherries On Top (shop.cherriesontop.org/). Cherries On Top is a globally targeted fund raising organization for research support and information campaigns in all types of cancer that affects Kids, Men and Women. I would like to plan an event to benefit both of these great causes. My plan on how to make this happen would involve friends of mine that are Second Life Voice Entertainers,
DJs, Designers, Agency Owners, Bloggers, and Models. Anyone and everyone I can ask to help I would try to secure for to make charity concerts, shows and other ideas that may come to mind. If these things can save someone's life it's worth whatever it takes to make it happen.
Today 17 babies will die, the tragic victims of stillbirth or neonatal death. This is a statistic that is seeing no signs of decreasing, and behind each number is a family rocked to the foundations by the death of their baby.
This shocking figure, the loss of 6,500 babies every year, is something the public is not generally aware of. Most people think stillbirths don’t happen in the 21st century. Yet stillbirth in the UK is 10 times more common than cot death.
At Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, we feel this number of deaths is totally unacceptable. We have launched the Why17? campaign to raise awareness of this devastating loss and to ask the question:
“Why are 17 babies a day dying and what can be done to halt this national tragedy?”
“I just want to raise awareness of stillbirth. I had no idea that this could happen to me
1) Follow this link, fill in your details to email your MP to make them aware of the parliamentary launch of Why17? on March 4th 2009: www.why17.org/Get-Involved/Contact-your-MP.html
2) Add your name to the list of supporters (petition) : www.why17.org/Pledge-Your-Support.html
3) Make a contribution: donate online; buy a window sticker / wristband / balloon; or plan a sponsored event. More ideas here: www.why17.org/Get-Involved.html
I was scouting out some vantage points at Ocean beach today when I saw someone sitting very very still for long periods of time out by the water. The marine layer was kind of blah today, but the sound of the surf and the sight of the huge rocks in the distance made for a very entrancing scene, so I can understand why someone would choose to meditate in this setting.
All comments, critiques and feedback both positive and negative welcome.
Former PRR ALCO RS11 8654 was built in 1957 and rebuilt by Conrail as an MT4 slug and numbered 1007 before it was sold to the Winchester and Western. The slug has not seen regular use since 2014 due to a downturn in sand traffic by rail from the mine at Gore.
It is bitterly cold outside, and I took few photos inside. Now I used Topcor UV 50/2 for few days and
my impression about this lens changed a bit. If lighting is good, ISO low and I do not focus on things that are closer to the edge than the centre of the image, it is sharp even wide open. At least sharp enough for bokeh or portrait photography.
You just never know where the FBI will turn up, or what mode of transport they'll use.
Another grab shot of something that made me laugh:)
(Crash helmets are only compulsary in New Mexico if the rider is under 18)
Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), last year's cub, is going to be a big bear if he makes it. Staying aware of his surroundings, like he is doing here, is essential to his survival. When he spotted a large bear taking over his mother's fishing spot, he moved on - quickly. Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.
As far as we can discern,the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.
Carl Gustav Jung
With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer.
Betsey Johnson
Early detection is so important. Remind someone you love to get tested!
Feel free to tag yourself if you've been affected ~
xo
One more day and it's the weekend :)
Pharaoh cuttlefish
(Sepiella inermis) or Sepia pharaonis)
October is Cephalopod awareness month. October 10th is squid\cuttlefish day
-Bringing awareness to these fascinating creatures.
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60.0 mm f/2.8
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Sea and sea strobes
Lions sleep up to 18 hours a day, so it's always a bonus to get a shot with their eyes open. This female lion at the Toronto Zoo was resting, but watchful of what was going on... and wondering how tasty the old guy with the camera might be, since it wouldn't be much effort to outrun him.
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Thieves know to beware of other thieves. "Thieves" and "gulls" are words which might as well be used interchangeably. Swallow your prize quickly or it'll get swiped. The gull frantically swallowing the fish mid-flight knows it'd be chasing the other gull if roles were reversed.
I met these 2 kids yesterday, just a quick shot. The glance of the girl struck me, she is so aware of herself being photographed. It made me think about the amount of self-consciousness of a child
After reading this weeks post secrets suicide/depression has been on my mind a lot.
soundcloud.com/eflore7/lyla-1 Voicemail that some guys girlfriend left him. It breaks my heart </3
I know people don't like to talk or think about things like this but it's something that needs to be addressed in our society.
Having lost someone to suicide myself I think it's so so important to have someone you can talk to, anyone. Don't be afraid to call someone.
Yes this is it I have gotten a lot of requests to show my entire collection well here it is!
I am aware some are production but these date back to 2009! so yea.
Nothing for TRADE!!!!
Thanks,
-AT
Dedicated to all with autism, and all who are lucky enough to have someone with autism in their lives.
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Thank you kindly Gil.