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One of the oldest (if not the oldest) cobblestone buildings in Beloit. Located just across the state line, on Broad Street and Park Avenue, in the Finnegan RV site.
The building is condemned as being structurally unsound and will be torn down in the very near future as part of site preparation for a new Walgreen's store.
I did a walk around this cobblestone barn yesterday to see what the big deal was about the imminent destruction of this property, and to capture what I could of it before it disappears.
It really is in bad shape; with major cracks all over the three still-existing original sides. One side - the west end - isn't even close to original. A lot of the cobble facing has areas that have been replaced/repaired and are not original. It's quite small, something like 30 by 18 feet or so; not much larger than a small garage by today's standards.
I had to stand a few yard away from them as they started hissing like mad as soon as came nearer :) Used 10x optical zoom for all these geese shots
Clemmys guttata
State Listed as Endangered in Vermont; Threatened in Maine, New Hampshire; Special Concern in Connecticut
The spotted turtle is one of the smallest breeds of turtle in the world, with a maximum length of 6 inches. The turtles live a long time, up to 40 – 80 years! The spotted turtle is dark, with a warm red underbelly. Their hard shells, heads, and limbs are splattered with yellow spots, the number of spots increasing with age. This particular species of turtle is semi-aquatic and found along the eastern coast of the United States. They inhabit marshes, wet meadows, ponds, forested and shrub swamps, slow-moving streams and rivers, low marshy flooded areas, and seasonal pools.
The spotted turtle does not reach maturity until the ages of 7-10. These turtles lay only 3-7 eggs per year. The eggs and young hatchlings have a high mortality rate due to human traffic and predators. Spotted turtles make their nests in sandy soils on land, and often the nests are accidentally destroyed by unsuspecting humans or off-roading vehicles. Another factor influencing the spotted turtles survival are natural predators, such as raccoons, dogs, foxes, and skunks.
Spotted turtles were listed as threatened in Vermont in 1989 and ten years later, as populations did not grow, was listed as endangered. Spotted turtles have been found in three locations in Vermont. Two of the sites are compromised by surrounding landuse. At one site, a railroad bisects the wetland. Twenty under rail crossings have been installed to allow safe passage of the turtles. A road parallels much of the other compromised site. Both are believed to have very small populations. The third known site is more robust and found within a large wetland complex, which provides some buffering from surrounding landuse. Spotted turtles are listed in Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. According to a press release from the Center for Biological Diversity, over 2 million live turtles are caught in the wild in the United States and shipped to Asia. A recent study published in the journal Biological Conservation estimated that over half of all turtle species are threatened with extinction.
Warning! In Vermont anyone taking, possessing, transporting, buying, or selling threatened or endangered species shall be fined not more than $2,000.00 nor less than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both. Upon a second and all subsequent convictions or any conviction while under license suspension the violator shall be fined not more than $4,000.00 nor less than $2,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both.
The Endangered Species Project: New England
Exhibition Dates: February 4 - April 14, 2019
Public Lecture and Closing Reception with the Artist: Saturday, April 13
Gallery Hours: M-F 10am - 8pm; Weekends 10am-5pm
Gallery 224 at the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
224 Western Ave, Allston, Massachusetts 02134
Gallery 224 at the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard is pleased to present an exhibition of work from Montana-based potter Julia Galloway's most recent body of work, The Endangered Species Project: New England. Galloway works from each state's official list of species identified as endangered, threatened or extinct. She has created a series of covered jars, one urn for each species, illustrating the smallest Agassiz Clam Shrimp to the largest Eastern Elk.
Read more about this exhibition here:
ofa.fas.harvard.edu/ceramics/gallery224/endangered-specie...
Cape Foulwind est un promontoire de premier plan sur la côte ouest de l'île du Sud de la Nouvelle-Zélande, surplombant la mer de Tasman. Il est situé à dix kilomètres à l'ouest de la ville de Westport. En 1642, Abel Tasman, le premier Européen à y avoir rendu visite, lui donna le nom de Rocky Cape. Ce nom a été attribué à ce promontoire par l'explorateur anglais James Cook en 1770, après que son navire Endeavour eut été emporté assez loin au large.
La baie de Tauranga, au cap Foulwind, abrite une colonie d’élevage d’otaries à fourrure, accessible par un sentier de randonnée bien entretenu. Cette piste, la passerelle Cape Foulwind, traverse des terres agricoles vallonnées et borde un escarpement côtier pittoresque. La passerelle s'étend de la route Cape Foulwind à la baie de Tauranga.
En partant des dauphins d'Hector endémiques, plusieurs espèces de dauphins, dont les orques et les épaulards, peuvent être observées dans les environs. Bien que toujours en très petit nombre, les baleines telles que les baleines franches du sud commencent également à faire des rentrées lentes. [Citation nécessaire] Il existe également des manchots bleus dans la région, mais il est rare d'en voir un. Malheureusement, le nombre de phoques à fourrure et de manchots semble être en baisse.
Une grande cimenterie, qui est maintenant fermée, est située à proximité du cap, profitant de l'abondance de calcaire, de sable et d'argile dans les environs immédiats, ainsi que des mines de charbon à proximité.
Sous le vent du cap, en direction de l'embouchure de la rivière Buller, se trouve Carters Beach, prétendue être la seule plage de baignade sans risque sur la côte ouest de l'île du Sud.
Pour l'ancienne ligne de chemin de fer reliant la carrière à la carrière, voir Cape Foulwind Railway.
Cape Foulwind is a prominent
headland on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, overlooking the Tasman Sea. It is located ten kilometres west of the town of Westport. It was previously named Rocky Cape by Abel Tasman, the first European to visit it, in 1642. The present name was bestowed upon this promontory by English explorer James Cook in 1770 after his ship Endeavour was blown quite a distance offshore from this point
Tauranga Bay at Cape Foulwind is home to a fur seal breeding colony, which is accessible by a well-maintained walking track. That track, the Cape Foulwind Walkway crosses over undulating farmland, and along the edge of a scenic coastal escarpment. The walkway extends from the Cape Foulwind Road to Tauranga Bay.
Starting from endemic Hector's Dolphins, several dolphin species including Orcas, Killer Whales can be observed around the area. Though still in very small numbers, whales such as Southern Right Whales are started making slow comebacks as well.[citation needed]There are also blue penguins in the area, but it is rare to see one. Unfortunately, the number of fur seals and penguins seem to be declining.
A large cement work, which is now closed, is located close to the cape, taking advantage of the abundant limestone, sand and clay in the immediate area, plus nearby coal mines.
In the lee of the cape, toward the Buller River mouth lies Carters Beach, claimed to be the only safe swimming beach on the West Coast of the South Island.
For the former branch railway line to the quarry see Cape Foulwind Railway.
Berlin....2014 February 16th
C/O Berlin presents in cooperation with the Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival the project Close Up!
Thirteen young photographers are given the assignment of presenting their personal view of the Berlinale in all its diversity - the red carpet, glamorous film stars, hectic staff, or behind-the-scenes secrets. Each participant will decide on a theme, embark on a search for motifs, select images, and put together a series of works for exhibition. The photographs will be shown at C/O Berlin in front of the Amerika Haus at the conclusion of the Berlinale and the best series will receive an award.
This years participants are: Simon Becker, Xiomara Bender, Susanne Erler, Carina Feneis, Dominik Fleischmann, Sveta Goldstein, Sabine Kelka, Przemyslaw Nieciecki, Christin Raubuch, Christian Sarges, Jasmin Scherer, Milena von Bruchhausen and Karol Wysmyk.
Close, but soundless,---glorified
When the sunbeams come here;
Wandering harpers, harping on
Waters stringed for such,---
Drawing colours, for a tune,
With a vibrant touch.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The final day of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. We take Gold in Men's Hockey and then the Closing Ceremonies.
SETERMOEN, Norway (March 7, 2022) U.S. Marines attached to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, coordinate close air support with a U.S. Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prior to Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, Mar. 8, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)
Memorial chapel of Bishop Selwyn, the first bishop of New Zealand (1858-68) who later returned to England to become Bishop of Lichfield up to his death in 1878. He is buried nearby and as his memorial one of the ancient former chantry chapels on the south side of the Lady Chapel was refurbished in his honour. His effigy was placed at it's centre with the walls adorned with colourful tilework by William de Morgan, including scenes connected with the Bishop's life in New Zealand. For more on the Bishop see below:-
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Selwyn_(bishop_of_Lichfield)
Lichfield is our best known three-spired cathedral, and one I have visited many times over the years (both for business and pleasure).
The cathedral suffered more than most during the Civil War when the Close was besieged (twice) and the central spire shot down (the aftermath of which is memorably conjured in one of Kempe's windows). As a result of this (and the soft red sandstone) the cathedral has been heavily restored and nearly all the furnishings are Victorian, but there are some notable tombs and monuments, and every time I come here I seem to notice more medieval survivals of some kind in various corners.
This was my first visit since the Lady Chapel's vast swathes of Flemish glass was spirited up to York for restoration, and it'll be a couple more years before it returns. Meanwhile this normally rather dark interior has brightened up with clear glazing, suggesting the kind of atmosphere the cathedral must have had in pre-Victorian days when there was virtually no stained glass.
Distington right wing Greg Bedford (rear) is congratulated after scoring the second try of a hat-trick during a 32-24 victory over Queens in the first round of rugby league's Challenge Cup. Bedford's third try, scored with just five minutes of normal time remaining, when the hosts led 26-24, proved the gamebreaker at Distington Amateur Sports Club. Distington, who qualified for rugby league's blue riband knockout competition by winning the Cumbria League's 2017 top-four play-off, trailed 0-10 and 4-18. Queens, the Pennine League's nominee for the Challenge Cup, from the Burley district of Leeds, were hampered by playing, thanks to a sending-off, all but 17 minutes with 12 men. Distington, staging a Challenge Cup tie for the first time, did not take the lead until the 50th minute.
Match statistics:
Admission: £2. Programme: eight pages (w/a). Attendance: 250. Scoring sequence: 0-6 (5mins); 0-10 (11mins); 4-10 (29mins); 4-16 (33mins); 4-18 (39mins); 8-18 (40+8mins); 14-18 (46mins); 20-18 (50mins); 22-18 (56mins); 24-18 (62mins); 26-18 (66mins); 26-24 (72mins); 32-24 (75mins).
Here a close up shot of lovely Sooty.
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On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 11 a.m., Bishop David Walkowiak celebrated the final Mass at St. James in Grand Rapids to mark the permanent closing of the church. It was the first service held there in more than two years. Members of the community, many with longtime connections to the church and former school filled the pews and shared memories of their time as parishioners and students at St. James.
Concelebrants at the Mass included current pastor of the Basilica and St. James Very Rev. Ron Hutchinson, former pastors Msgr. R. Louis Stasker, and Father Steve Cron, as well as Father Mike Alber who attended school at St. James.
Bishop Walkowiak said in a statement: "The decision to close a church is not easy. The emotional connection people have to their spiritual home runs deep and decisions like this are hard to accept.
At the same time, we must be cognizant of the current realities. There is a declining population in an area from which multiple parishes draw parishioners, a shortage of priests to assign to individual parishes, and needed repairs that cannot be financed. For these reasons, this difficult decision has been made.
I am hopeful that through and in Christ, this new reality can bring about further good in the community by making the Basilica of Saint Adalbert a more vibrant parish community with the resources necessary to accomplish that mission.”
(Photo by Rob Schumaker)
Innsbruck, Austria - January 22, 2012: Polish athlete attends closing ceremony for Innsbruck 2012 Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria, Jan 22, 2012.
Photo by Wu Wei/Xinhua/IOC Hand out Photo
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Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Écureuil roux nord-américain -- North American red squirrel
Bas-Saint-Laurent -- Province de Québec -- Canada
Prise en mai 2008 -- Taken in May 2008