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Here is fleet buzz Mercades Vario RL51 ZLO on the route 73 to Zepon Copse. Taken at Farnborough on Friday 8/6/12.
From AI:
The World War II Buzz Bomb Memorial in Greencastle, Indiana, is a unique and historically significant monument dedicated to the memory of those from Putnam County who served and died during World War II. Here are the key points about this memorial:
Background on the Buzz Bomb:
V-1 Flying Bomb: Also known as the "Buzz Bomb" or "Doodlebug," the V-1 was the world's first operational cruise missile, developed by Nazi Germany. It was used against Allied targets, particularly London, during the later stages of World War II.
The Memorial:
Location: The memorial is located in downtown Greencastle, Indiana, in front of the Putnam County Courthouse at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Jackson Street.
Design: The V-1 Buzz Bomb is mounted on a "V"-shaped concrete pedestal, poised as if it's gliding into the town square. This dramatic presentation was intended to serve as both a war trophy and a poignant reminder of the war's destructive power.
Acquisition: After the war, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1550 in Greencastle requested a Buzz Bomb to use as a memorial. This required legislation to be passed by both houses of the U.S. Congress for its release from military inventory. Initially, the nose of the bomb was replaced with a garbage can cover because the original was a fuse and wasn't shipped. Later, a new nose was fabricated for the display.
Historical Significance:
One of Two in the U.S.: This Buzz Bomb is one of only two such missiles on display in the United States, the other being at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. This rarity adds to its historical value.
Memorial to the Fallen: The monument serves as a tribute to the soldiers from Putnam County who perished in WWII. It lists the names of the fallen on plaques near the memorial, providing a direct personal connection to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Shot using a 0.3mm pinhole behind a loupe lens on a hacked Halina Prefect tlr.
Shooting distance 30cm onto 6x6 cut xray film
Taken straight into the strong sunlight, it's made the flowers very translucent
A bumble bee (also spelled as bumblebee) is any member of the bee genus Bombus, in the family Apidae. There are over 250 known species, existing primarily in the Northern Hemisphere although they are common in New Zealand and Tasmania.
Bumble bees are social insects that are characterised by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands. However, some species have orange or red on their bodies, or may be entirely black. Another obvious (but not unique) characteristic is the soft nature of the hair (long, branched setae), called pile, that covers their entire body, making them appear and feel fuzzy. They are best distinguished from similarly large, fuzzy bees by the form of the female hind leg, which is modified to form a corbicula: a shiny concave surface that is bare, but surrounded by a fringe of hairs used to transport pollen (in similar bees, the hind leg is completely hairy, and pollen grains are wedged into the hairs for transport).
Like their relatives the honey bees, bumble bees feed on nectar and gather pollen to feed their young.
One common, yet incorrect, assumption is that the buzzing sound of bees is caused by the beating of their wings. The sound is actually the result of the bee vibrating its flight muscles, and this can be achieved while the muscles are decoupled from the wings—a feature known in bees but not other insects. This is especially pronounced in bumblebees, as they must warm up their bodies considerably to get airborne at low ambient temperatures. Bumble bees have been known to reach an internal thoracic temperature of 30 °C (86 °F) using this method. - Wikipedia.
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The honeybee, Apis mellifera, is the proclaimed state insect of over ten states including North Carolina. A hard working and ecologically important species, the honeybee is one of the animal pollinators responsible for the pollination of nearly 75% of the world's 115 leading agricultural crops. Though other insects, birds, and bats are also pollinators, the growth and health of crops are majorly dependent on honeybees. This is a great example of a keystone species as other species rely heavily on them and ecosystems could collapse without them. It's well known that honeybee populations have been declining for two decades (more than a 90% decline) mainly due to varroa mites and disease. Colony Collapse Disorder, an event in which the majority of worker bees abandon the hive and queen, was recognized as a serious threat in 2006 and it's thought to have been caused by by pesticides and habitat destruction, as well as parasite infestations. However, it was reported that the number of commercial honeybee colonies rose 3% in 2017 thanks to the work of beekeepers and the EPA's policy that prohibits the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides while bees are present. Likewise, there's been a development of approved varroa mite control products. The rise in populations is hopeful but there is still more work to be done to ensure the stability of this species.
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An audio-animatronic figure of Buzz lightyear seen while waiting in line for Buzz Lightyear's astro blaster
MIT+150 Symposia
Earth, Air, Ocean and Space: The Future of Exploration
MIT Astronaut Alumni Panel: Exploration and Discovery
MIT alumni astronauts discuss spaceflight experiences that range from Gemini to Apollo through the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station missions.
Moderators
•Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Professor of the Practice of Aerospace Engineering, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT; STS-51-D, STS-35, STS-46, STS-61, STS-75
•Laurence R. Young '57 SM '59 ScD '62, Apollo Program Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Professor of Health Sciences and Technology, MIT; STS-58 (alternate)
Panelists
•Buzz Aldrin ScD '63 - Gemini 12, Apollo 11
•Timothy J. (TJ) Creamer SM '92, Soyuz TMA-17, Expedition 22/23
•Terry J. Hart SM '69 - STS 41-C
•Frederick H. (Rick) Hauck SM '66 - STS-7, STS-51-A, STS-26
•Byron Lichtenberg SM '75, ScD '79 - STS-9, STS-45
•Michael J. Massimino SM '88, ENG '90, ME '90, PhD '92 - STS-109, STS-125
I really didn't have a goal this week. I was short on both ideas and time. So Buzz and I just hung out in the yard for awhile to see what might happen. When he heard a car coming down the road, he perked his ears up nicely and looked like a serious guard dog. Despite his intense look, he is really quite gentle and afraid of anything unusual.
Meet Buzz, Buzz spend his first eight years on the race track and now has found a home as the first horse in my daughters start-up adaptive riding program. Buzz found his way to my daughter through ReRun a program dedicated to finding homes for Thoroughbreds off the track that also offers volunteer opportunities to at-risk youth. My daughter is very excited about Buzz and starting her own program here at home after spending many years on the West Coast working in adaptive riding programs and developing a program in Turkey for the Turkish Riding Federation.
As always thank you in advance for comments and favs they are greatly appreciated.
Today my daughter had a party, so us boys were left home alone.
We managed to tackle a racing car LEGO Technics model and built a kit that has a buzz wire and probe for you to try and make it to the end without it buzzing....
Although my daughter thought this was boring on her return and has quite annoyingly been trying to play a tune on it all afternoon...