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Tobyhanna Army Depot
June 17, 2019
Reviewing Officer: Maj. Gen. Randy S. Taylor, U.S. Army CECOM Commanding General
Outgoing Commander: Col. Nathan M. Swartz
Incoming Commander: Col. John W. McDonald
Photographer: Thomas Robbins
The Moon is in an eliptical orbit, which means it is not completely round; the Moon moves towards and away from the Earth. This means that it appears to get bigger and smaller as it does so. The three images show this change in size as the Moon travels around it's orbit from apogee (farthest away) on the left to perigee (closest) on the right.
Note that the full moon does not always occur at perigee. As the Earth-Moon system moves around the Sun, and as the Moon's orbit precesses, the phase at which the Moon is closest to the Earth changes. Sometimes, the moon is full at apogee. These three images were all taken from the same orbit.
The Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis) is an arboreal lizard found primarily in the southeastern United States and some Caribbean islands. Common synonyms include the green anole, American anole and red-throated anole. It is sometimes referred to as the American chameleon due to its color-changing abilities; however, many lizards are capable of this, and the Anole is not a true chameleon.
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* 1 Distribution
* 2 Behavior
* 3 Reproduction
* 4 Coloration and color morphs
* 5 Genomics
* 6 Brown anole
* 7 Gallery
* 8 References
* 9 External links
[edit] Distribution
Green anole eating a moth
This species is native to North America, where it is found mainly in the southeastern parts of the continent. Anoles are most abundant on the Atlantic Coastal Plains in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia, and the Gulf Coastal Plain in Texas. The species has been introduced into Hawaii and the Ogasawara Islands.
[edit] Behavior
Anole licking
Anoles are often territorial. In fact some have even been witnessed fighting their own reflection in mirrored glass. Stress in an anole can be identified by several symptoms. These symptoms include a constant shade of brown and a persistent black semicircle behind their eyes and chronic lethargy. In a group of one male and several females some aggressive chasing may occur, but the encounters are short lived and less violent than between males.
Like many lizards, anoles display autotomy of the tail to escape predation.[citation needed]
Anoles are curious creatures. A healthy lizard usually has a good awareness of its surroundings. The males are very territorial and will fight other males to defend its territory. Many times the other male will be an extremely invasive Cuban Brown anole.
[edit] Reproduction
Juvenile Female Anole
The typical breeding season for green anoles starts from as early as April and ends to as late as August and lasts even occasionally into September. It is during this time that the most brilliant displays of these creatures can be seen, as the males must court the females with their elaborate displays of extending their brightly colored dewlaps while bobbing up and down, almost doing a dance for her while she runs in temptation from the male. The pursuit will continue until the two successfully mate. Usually, when the female is ready to mate, she may let the male simply "catch" her and he will thus grasp a hold of a fold of her skin above her neck area, or she will bow her head before him and simply "let" him take his grasp. At this point, the male will position his tail underneath the female's near her vent and the mating ritual will take place.
Anoles mating
Male Anole with extended dewlap; used to court females.
After a 2–4 week span following mating, the female will lay her first clutch of eggs, usually ranging from 1–2 in the first clutch. She will continue to lay eggs during the season until a total of 10 or so eggs have been produced. When it comes time for her to lay her eggs, she will bury them in the soft soils or compost nearby, and after that she no longer takes any care for it. The egg(s) are/is left alone to incubate by the light of the sun and if successful will hatch in 30–45 or so days.
The hatchlings must fend for themselves, anoles are by nature solitary animals since birth and are not cared for by the mother or the father. The young hatchlings must be wary of other adult anoles in the area as well as larger reptiles and mammals who could eat them.
[edit] Coloration and color morphs
A male green (carolina) anole
The typical coloration for a green anole ranges from the richest and brightest of greens to the darkest of browns, with little variation in between. The color spectrum is a resultant of three layers of pigment cells or chromatophores: the xanthophores, responsible for the yellow pigmentation; cyanophores, responsible for the blue pigmentation, and melanophores, responsible for the brown and black pigmentation when the anole is cold or stressed.
There are a few exceptions which are caused when a lack in one of the pigment genes occurs. These color mutations are also called phases. The rare blue-phased green anole lacks xanthophores which results in a blue, often baby or pastel blue, anole. These specimens have become a recent popularity in the trade market. When the anole is completely lacking xanthophores it is said to be axanthic and the animal will have a completely pastel or baby-blue hue. They are extremely rare -- usually produced in 1 out of every 20,000 individual anoles in the wild. Another 'phase' is the yellow-phased green anole, which lacks cyanophores. Colonies of these rare color-phased anoles have been reported, but anoles with these color mutations rarely live for long, since the green color provides camouflage for hunting down prey as well as hiding from predators.
Turning brown indicates distress. Some catchers prefer not to catch a Carolina anole that turns brown, so as to avoid causing undue stress to the animal.
[edit] Genomics
This species has been chosen as a model reptile for genomics by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) genome sequencing program.[1] It was selected because of the ease and low cost of laboratory breeding and evolutionary value of the diversity of the genus.[2]
[edit] Brown anole
The Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei) is a highly invasive lizard in the same genus as the Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis). It is native to Cuba and several other Caribbean islands, but has been introduced to Florida and has spread through the state. It has seriously depleted the population of carolina anoles throughout its range, due to competing with them for food and habitat[citation needed]. Some think that these lizards spread when they laid their eggs in potted plants at nurseries, which were then shipped throughout the state.
Jarash, Jordan Oct 10 2010
In Jarash they get to work; the Environment Society is organizing a "Cleaning Campaign" as a solution to climate change and to urge politicians to pass clean energy policies.
This was one of over 7,000 climate action events taking place in in 188 countries around the world on 10/10/10 as part of “The Global Work Party.” This synchronized international event is organized by 350.org, and is expected to be the largest day of environmental activism in history.
Photo credit: 350.org
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Gospel Movie "The Moment of Change" (1) - How Are Wise Virgins Raptured?
Some people go by Paul's word on the matter of waiting for the Lord to be raised into the kingdom of heaven: "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed." (1Co 15:52). They believe that although we still sin constantly without breaking away from the bondage of sinful nature, the Lord will change our images instantly and bring us into the kingdom of heaven when He comes. Also, there are people who go by God's word: "Not everyone that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven" (Mat 7:21). "… Be you holy; for I am holy" (1Pe 1:16). They believe that people who still sin constantly are far from attaining holiness and utterly unqualified to be raised into the kingdom of heaven. A spectacular debate thus began…. So, what kind of people are qualified to be raised into the kingdom of heaven? We invite you to watch this short video.
Passing the Guidon to Capt. Michael Riccitiello, the new commander of the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company is Lt. Col. Reed G. Erickson, 12th Aviation Battalion commander. The 911th's Change of Command ceremony was inside the 12th Aviation Battalion Hangar at Davison Army Air Field, Fort Belvoir, May 23, 2013.
Saving the planet one step at a time
Have you heard of climate change?
Temperatures are getting higher. Storms are getting worse. Ice is melting and sea levels are rising. Portions of the coast of Bangladesh are likely to go underwater, lost forever. Millions will become homeless. The ability of the earth to sustain people is threatened.
Why is climate change happening?
Because people are burning up fossil fuels (diesel, petrol, natural gas, coal) at such rapid rates that future generations are now threatened.
Is it possible to slow climate change?
Yes, but we cannot continue to waste time. Carbon dioxide levels are rising rapidly. That is where the number 350 comes in. If we can limit CO2 in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million then we can avoid the worst of the harm to come.
Is there anything we can do?
No one person cam stop climate change but everyone contributes something significant. We can slow out own use of fossil fuels by walking and cycling and taking cycle rickshaws rather than using motorized transport. We can reduce our use of electricity. We can avoid, as a nation, burning coal (pure carbon) or selling it to others to burn. We can encourage the government to act to encourage reductions in fuel use and to encourage walking, cycling, and rickshaws.
This will mean making some changes. Fortunately most of those changes are likely to
increase rather than reduce our quality of life. Imagine being able to cycle safely in
Dhaka. Imagine the air being fresh and clean. Imagine children and youth being able to play in side streets. If we move our focus from cars to people, from traveling long
distances to accessing basic needs close to home, we can reduce congestion and all the misery it causes, We can have more time with family and for the other important parts of life.
Remember 350 is not just a number. It is not just an ideal. It is something we can all work to make a reality.
Syed Saiful Alam
shovan1209@yahoo.com
almost complete, the new Liverpool skyline now dominated by modern buildings, not really a fan of them but the rise in tourism must surely be a good thing
An Ultra-short film about evanescence, mortality and symmetry.
Every thing changes over time - again.
Tobyhanna Army Depot
June 17, 2019
Reviewing Officer: Maj. Gen. Randy S. Taylor, U.S. Army CECOM Commanding General
Outgoing Commander: Col. Nathan M. Swartz
Incoming Commander: Col. John W. McDonald
Photographer: Thomas Robbins
I was trying to capture the dark clouds setting in over the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka...quite tough cos the gloomy lighting didn't help my poor phone camera.
Location: Galle, Sri Lanka
London's changing skyline amid the scorching heat on July 18 2013. Including the new "Cheesegrater" and "Walkie Talkie" buildings.
This bike was top of the line.. in 1949!
Eat your heart out, Lance Armstrong
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Nothing makes me happier than divesting from fossil fuels and supporting CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY!
HAPPY DIVESTMENT DAY!
Photo by Jody Strait.
Fuck you hippies.
Hah! When Olivia and I had our day at the park on Tuesday she pointed out that someone had written "Be The Change" on the parks gazebo. I made fun of her for being a hippie. It's a on going joke, don't worry.
P.S
I went to schiller camera today and bought some basic things. But I'm super excited! I got a remote :) a UV filter (finally) and just some lens cleaner (much needed).
It may be lame, but I love buying things for my camera, even if its not much. I'm pretty sure its my child.
The University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) students in Ho Chi Minh City took 350
configuration photos, to send the solidarity message from Vietnam to 350.org?
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Toogoolawah – C17s N°994 & N°705 – 28.11.69 C17s N°994 & N°705 stand at Toogoolawah with 359Down goods train in the late afternoon of Friday 28th November 1969. Toogoolawah trainmen have just relieved their Yarraman counterparts and the SM and guard walk towards the fireman standing on the platform while three enginemen are crouched beside the leading engine having a chat. No doubt this discussion was tinged with nostalgia and some apprehension of the future as it was the last time such an exchange would take place as trainmen were withdrawn from both places with dieselization of the branch in two days time. The event has historical significance also because this train was the first of only two on the Brisbane Valley Branch to be worked with attached C17 engines. Previously only a PB15 engine was permitted to run attached to a C17on this line. Firemen’s shovels lean against the wall of the cream shed which had long been the accustomed place for enginemen to leave their equipment.