consistent photos on Flickr

Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan

USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek

2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj

Northern Harrier (2 of 2) at Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway (commonly referred as Brigantine) New Jersey by M & E Raine

Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan

USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek

leocarrillodigital24 by fotonomous

TIDE POOLIN'

Leo Carrillo beach in Malibu is consistently one of my favorite places to visit and photograph. I just love climbing around the rocks and investigating the tide pool. There are several ways to get there, but I usually take the 101 North to Malibu Canyon, head south over to Pacific Coast Highway, then West (a right turn) on PCH approximately 25 miles until you hit Leo Carrillo. From the Valley to Leo it's about a 45 minute to hour drive each way. The tide pool is just in front of the #3 lifeguard tower (and incidentally, dogs are allowed on leash from this tower and continuing west up the beach). I just google low tide Malibu to find out the best time to go there and check out the tide pool. Usually there's a several hour window about an hour before to an hour after low tide that's good. If you go after that, the waves usually are just hitting the rocks too hard and it can be dangerous to stand there. I always see tons of starfish (many different colors including orange, light blue, and purple), sea anemones (they are really fun to touch), mussels, crabs (little teeny black ones and bigger red ones), and even little fish swimming in the watery crags and crevices of the tide pool rocks. And I've spotted dolphins and whales from this beach. After an outing at Leo Carrillo, I always stop at this little food shack called Malibu Seafood, located just before you find yourself back at Malibu Canyon. It's totally no frills - you order food inside, wait for your number to be called, and find an open bench to sit down. My fave meals there are swordfish with rice pilaf and salad (the ranch is really good), fish and chips, clam chowder, or a pot of steamed clams in a nice broth.

Leo Carrillo State Park / Malibu photos by Lydia Marcus

As seen on my blog: fotonomous.blogspot.com/2008/08/tide-poolin.html

Delaware Maternal and Child Health Summit by DelDHSS

Saying that Delaware has made consistent progress in reducing its infant mortality rate, Governor Carney told the Delaware Maternal and Child Health Summit on April 17 that the goal is that “every child in Delaware is born healthy” and has the opportunity to be successful in his or her life.

“I’m optimistic that we can address all of these challenges,” the Governor said in figuring out new and innovative ways to bring down the state’s infant mortality rate from its current 7.5 deaths per 1,000 live births to match or fall below the national average rate of 5.9. Delaware’s infant mortality rate has declined from a high of 9.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2005. The Delaware Healthy Mothers and Infants Consortium was created in 2005 to address Delaware’s high rate of infant deaths.

“The fact that some segments in our state already have birth outcomes that are better than the national average is a clear indication that we can get there together,” DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker said of the state’s white infant mortality rate that is at 5.1 deaths per 1,000 live births. The black infant mortality rate in Delaware is 12.5. “For the families who experience this terrible nightmare, we can do better,” Secretary Walker said. “That’s what gets me up every day, knowing we can do better.”

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, a registered nurse, also applauded the progress made to reduce infant mortality in the state, but said the measure is a public health indicator of a state’s overall health.

Attorney General Matt Denn said the increasing number of substance-exposed infants in the state indicates that “the opioid crisis is a healthy infants crisis as well.”

Kenn Harris of New Haven Healthy Start, one of the summit’s keynote speakers, has devoted his career to child and maternal health after he and his wife lost their second son as a baby. “There is no single fix for this issue of infant mortality … It takes innovation,” he said in encouraging the more than 300 attendees at the Chase Center to listen to and engage their communities. “We have to work on our listening.”

To learn more about the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium, go to:

dethrives.com/dhmic

Zug Faith in Finance October 30 2017 by ARC - The Alliance of Religions and Conservation

ZUG, SWITZERLAND: Financial investors and leaders of more than 30 different faith traditions representing over 500 faith investment groups from eight religions and billions of dollars in assets, met in Zug's beautiful Lassalle Haus retreat centre together with representatives of the UN and some key impact investment funds, for a unique international meeting on Faith in Finance. They are there because they have all agreed to set out and make public their priorities for positive investment – a huge shift from the faith tradition of saying, for ethical reasons, what they won’t invest in. Asking the question: “what do you do with your investments to make a better planet?” they will give huge impetus to a new movement of faith assets to funds where they have a positive “faith-consistent” impact. www.arcworld.org/projects.asp?projectID=674

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We have been seeing the Northern Harrier pretty consistently with each visit here, and we believe that this is one of a mated pair that usually surveys areas not far from the dirt drive. Luckily, in this instance, we were sitting in the vehicle observing the migratory Snow Geese in masses when my wife suddenly directed my attention straight ahead as this raptor flew low and almost directly toward the vehicle. Not wanting to alarm it, we remained in the car in hopes of it flying off to the side a bit, so that we could have a chance at photographing this beauty from the car with the window lowered. The drive is elevated a decent amount above the surrounding wetlands, so if all worked well, and the Northern Harrier did not alter its altitude, we might get lucky. All of this was happening within a matter of a few seconds, so holding my breath, and while securing a stable position by the window, I planted my eye against the view finder and was fortunate in getting it in sight as it neared the area by the car. Locking in on the subject, I clicked away. Well, upon downloading the card at home, the photo turned out to be better than I expected.

The Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway Township, but commonly known as Brigantine, New Jersey, was originally established in 1939 with the Brigantine name, and again in 1967 as a combination with the Barnegat Division, in order to protect the natural wetlands for the regular wildlife inhabitants and the migratory birds that follow the Atlantic Flyway as they travel north and south throughout the year. Later in 1984, the two joined under the name of the current Edwin B Forsythe in honoring the late NJ Congressman and Conservationist.

The overwhelming majority of the area is wetlands and the within that, most of it is of a salt marsh nature. The roughly 47,000 acres of protective landscape is quite vast—wonderfully seen from the observation towers—and a well maintained 8-mile main drive, with several shorter extensions and songbird trails for hikers are available for more exploration. There are a number of raised platform nesting sites away from the drive for some of the raptors (eagles, ospreys, falcons, etc.) and a few observation towers along the driving route. These do offer better wide range vantage points; however, given the way the vegetative growth by the roadside is nicely trimmed back within reason, much of the wildlife can be appreciated right from the vehicles. And speaking of wildlife, there is a wealth of fascinating birds and other critters to admire.

One does not need to be a birder to enjoy the visit, for the overall landscape is so very beautiful and peaceful. The famous Atlantic City with its numerous casino resorts and attractive skyline sits mostly to the south and east, depending on where you are at the time, and, of course, just beyond that is the great Atlantic Ocean. When capturing AC under the right lighting conditions, namely “Magic Hour” toward the end of the day, the backdrop scenery can be captivating. To the north and west, the scenery is almost exclusively of the wetlands, with some small wooded areas of Southern New Jersey’s Pineland region.

We were here at the end of 2014 and the start of 2015, after deciding to rediscover it since our first and only trip in early spring of 2012. It was a great decision . . . This series is the first outing down to the NWR in 2015.

FSU Founder, Francis W. Eppes by Jonathan Kramer

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He's consistently subtitled "grandson of Thomas Jefferson," I can only imagine the shadow he lived under during his time.

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Singapore Zoo ranks consistently (after San Diego Zoo) as one of the best in the world.

For the story, please visit: www.ursulasweeklywanders.com/travel/teeth-claws-and-colou...

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2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj

Northern Harrier (1 of 2) at Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway (commonly referred as Brigantine) New Jersey by M & E Raine

Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan

USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek

Zug Faith in Finance October 30 2017 by ARC - The Alliance of Religions and Conservation

ZUG, SWITZERLAND: Financial investors and leaders of more than 30 different faith traditions representing over 500 faith investment groups from eight religions and billions of dollars in assets, met in Zug's beautiful Lassalle Haus retreat centre together with representatives of the UN and some key impact investment funds, for a unique international meeting on Faith in Finance. They are there because they have all agreed to set out and make public their priorities for positive investment – a huge shift from the faith tradition of saying, for ethical reasons, what they won’t invest in. Asking the question: “what do you do with your investments to make a better planet?” they will give huge impetus to a new movement of faith assets to funds where they have a positive “faith-consistent” impact. www.arcworld.org/projects.asp?projectID=674

consistent by lj16

Sept. 2008

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We have been seeing the Northern Harrier pretty consistently with each visit here, and we believe that this is one of a mated pair that usually surveys areas not far from the dirt drive. Luckily, in this instance, we were sitting in the vehicle observing the migratory Snow Geese in masses when my wife suddenly directed my attention straight ahead as this raptor flew low and almost directly toward the vehicle. Not wanting to alarm it, we remained in the car in hopes of it flying off to the side a bit, so that we could have a chance at photographing this beauty from the car with the window lowered. The drive is elevated a decent amount above the surrounding wetlands, so if all worked well, and the Northern Harrier did not alter its altitude, we might get lucky. All of this was happening within a matter of a few seconds, so holding my breath, and while securing a stable position by the window, I planted my eye against the view finder and was fortunate in getting it in sight as it neared the area by the car. Locking in on the subject, I clicked away. Well, upon downloading the card at home, the photo turned out to be better than I expected.

The Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway Township, but commonly known as Brigantine, New Jersey, was originally established in 1939 with the Brigantine name, and again in 1967 as a combination with the Barnegat Division, in order to protect the natural wetlands for the regular wildlife inhabitants and the migratory birds that follow the Atlantic Flyway as they travel north and south throughout the year. Later in 1984, the two joined under the name of the current Edwin B Forsythe in honoring the late NJ Congressman and Conservationist.

The overwhelming majority of the area is wetlands and the within that, most of it is of a salt marsh nature. The roughly 47,000 acres of protective landscape is quite vast—wonderfully seen from the observation towers—and a well maintained 8-mile main drive, with several shorter extensions and songbird trails for hikers are available for more exploration. There are a number of raised platform nesting sites away from the drive for some of the raptors (eagles, ospreys, falcons, etc.) and a few observation towers along the driving route. These do offer better wide range vantage points; however, given the way the vegetative growth by the roadside is nicely trimmed back within reason, much of the wildlife can be appreciated right from the vehicles. And speaking of wildlife, there is a wealth of fascinating birds and other critters to admire.

One does not need to be a birder to enjoy the visit, for the overall landscape is so very beautiful and peaceful. The famous Atlantic City with its numerous casino resorts and attractive skyline sits mostly to the south and east, depending on where you are at the time, and, of course, just beyond that is the great Atlantic Ocean. When capturing AC under the right lighting conditions, namely “Magic Hour” toward the end of the day, the backdrop scenery can be captivating. To the north and west, the scenery is almost exclusively of the wetlands, with some small wooded areas of Southern New Jersey’s Pineland region.

We were here at the end of 2014 and the start of 2015, after deciding to rediscover it since our first and only trip in early spring of 2012. It was a great decision . . . This series is the first outing down to the NWR in 2015.

Château Lafite Rothschild by Bob Radlinski

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A consistent producer of one of the world's most expensive red wines. Also on the Route des Châteaux. A favorite in China among the nouveau-riche, but it's estimated that 70% of the Châteaux Lafite wine in China is fake!

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PCWorld-May2009 by free-course course

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Zug, Faith in Finance meeting October 31 2017 by ARC - The Alliance of Religions and Conservation

ARC, ZUG, SWITZERLAND: PHOTO CREDIT SIIA/Stokasmud www.stokasmud.com. Financial investors and leaders of more than 30 different faith traditions representing over 500 faith investment groups and billions of dollars in assets, met in Zug's beautiful Lassalle-Haus retreat centre together with the UN, the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) and some key impact investment funds, for a unique international meeting on Faith in Finance. Asking the question: “what do you do with your investments to make a better planet?” they launched the Zug Guidelines on Faith-Consistent Investment and a new alliance to support this movement. More details see www.arcworld.org/projects.asp?projectID=674 and for press coverage arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=864

Zug Faith in Finance October 31 2017 by ARC - The Alliance of Religions and Conservation

ARC, ZUG, SWITZERLAND: PHOTO CREDIT SIIA/Stokasmud www.stokasmud.com Rajwant Singh of EcoSikh at the launch of the Zug Guidelines to Faith-Consistent Investment... Financial investors and leaders of more than 30 different faith traditions representing over 500 faith investment groups and billions of dollars in assets, met in Zug's beautiful Lassalle-Haus retreat centre together with the UN and some key impact investment funds, for a unique international meeting on Faith in Finance. Asking the question: “what do you do with your investments to make a better planet?” they launched the Zug Guidelines and a new alliance to support this growing movement. More details see www.arcworld.org/projects.asp?projectID=674 and for press coverage arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=864

Weber Gas Grills Reviews by settlecreditcarddebt

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Weber gas grills reviews consistently award them with four to 5 star ratings. Having a company that is been in business as long as Weber has, is it any wonder they've mastered the grill?

From portable propane to full-standing models that offer the works, when it comes to Weber, they are leaders within the barbeque grill industry and a name many trust.

Weber Gas Grills Critiques: Pros/Cons

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Weber gas grills reviews indicate that these bar-b-q grills are especially recognized for their durability, dependability, and their affordability. Various models have been said to begin up quickly and throw a good even heat, and that they are simple to clean, and great looking. The portable propane model is particularly good for taking along camping or to a tailgating event.

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Though numerous of the Weber gas grills reviews indicate these grills are affordable, some disagree. But even those that disagree still say that they're worth each and every penny. Other complaints have related to easy fixes like perhaps a knob wearing out, or perhaps a grill rack not becoming as adjustable as desired.

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8/365 - Consistent by Anna Heath

I popped to the post office this afternoon to get some copies of my marriage certificate certified. On my way there, I spotted this abandoned Christmas tree. Here's a photo I took last January - spot the similarity?!

It always makes me a bit sad at this time of year - not particularly that Christmas is over, but how healthy some of these trees still look. It seems like such a waste!

Still feeling really tired (and Tim is completely exhausted) - think it must be the tail end of the bug we had a while ago. Early to bed tonight....

John Edwards ends his campaign in New Orleans by trey speyrer

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After consistently coming in third place, with the exception of Iowa, in

every Democratic caucus and primary, John Edwards is ending his bid for

the Democratic Presidential nomination in the very city he announced his

running - 13 months later. However he still clings to his convictions

and issues of which he based his campaign bid upon: ending American

poverty, fighting for the middle class and using his political status to

forward these causes. Not choosing to back either of the remaining

major candidates yet, he delivered his message on stage at a muddy

housing project staffed by AmeriCorps and ended the media event with the

assembly of a porch railing with his young son and daughter.

*Note: coverage of this former candidate neither embraces nor opposes

his views or party. The only implication one may accurately make is

that I have been following both sides of the race and had the

opportunity and forewarning to be able to attend this event.

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2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj

www.creativespotinteractive.com

Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan

USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek

FlyColumbus Website Design by The Creative Spot

Creative Spot developed four different websites with a consistent layout, design, and navigation to tie them together, but with separate color palettes to differentiate between the target audiences.

A full content management system was created, which gives airport personnel complete access to change and update the website. Personnel have the ability to login to one central area and manage all four websites. Everything is tied together for easy usability. Photographs and shared information are all stored in one main location, which makes it simple to use photographs, press releases, annual reports, and any other information in multiple areas throughout the four different websites.

The websites integrate third party data for flight schedules, low fares, and a booking engine. Social media and RSS feeds were also integrated on multiple pages throughout the four websites.

Other features include:

The development and design of over 25 interactive maps for airport terminals and real estate, a mobile version of Fly Columbus, and Rickenbacker Inland Port is available in five languages.

2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj

Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan

USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek

2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj

Be consistent, no matter what. Achieve as much as possible to grow and build upon you success. 😌 #fit #fitfam #fitspo #fitlife #fitness #fitnessmotivation #inspiration #instafit #instagood #instagram #instagramfitness #igfitness #getfit #ifbb #g by Robin Fradin

Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan

USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek

Rio Grande Leopard Frog (Lithobates berlandieri) by Jake Scott

This Rio Grande Leopard Frog is from an area where I can consistently see them. It's a small reservoir where an old windmill still pumps water out of the dry Chihuahua Desert in west Texas.

Zug Faith in Finance October 31 2017 by ARC - The Alliance of Religions and Conservation

ARC, ZUG, SWITZERLAND: PHOTO CREDIT SIIA/Stokasmud www.stokasmud.com

Financial investors and leaders of more than 30 different faith traditions representing over 500 faith investment groups and billions of dollars in assets, met in Zug's beautiful Lassalle-Haus retreat centre together with the UN and some key impact investment funds, for a unique international meeting on Faith in Finance. Asking the question: “what do you do with your investments to make a better planet?” they launched the Zug Guidelines on Faith-Consistent Investment and a new alliance to support this movement. More details see www.arcworld.org/projects.asp?projectID=674 and for press coverage arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=864. At podium: Klaus Michael Christensen, Swiss Impact Investment Association SIIA

Lark Rufous-naped by Michael Heyns

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(Mirafra africana)

The rufous-naped lark (Mirafra africana) or rufous-naped bush lark is a widespread and conspicuous species of lark in the lightly wooded grasslands, open savannas and farmlands of the Afrotropics. Males attract attention to themselves by their bold and repeated wing-fluttering displays from prominent perches, which is accompanied by a melodious and far-carrying whistled phrase. This rudimentary display has been proposed as the precursor to the wing-clapping displays of other bush lark species. They have consistently rufous outer wings and a short erectile crest, but the remaining plumage hues and markings are individually and geographically variable. It has a straight lower, and longish, curved upper mandible.

The rufous-naped lark is geographically very variable, and is taken to form a species complex with the allopatric red-winged lark of East Africa, and perhaps with the Somali lark. It is a smaller version of the first, with a finer bill and shorter tail, but their morphological and vocal features do not intergrade where their ranges meet. The rufous nape is an equivocal field character, being absent in the tropical races[8] and in some individuals.

Due to the inherent variability of the species, some of the 23–25 odd races are perhaps insufficiently distinct or clinal. Consequently, M. a. rostrata and M. a. zuluensis are sometimes merged with M. a. africana, and M. a. okahandjae with M. a. pallida. On the other hand, a few taxa are arguably incipient or full species. The distinctly plumaged blackish lark comprises races M. a. nyikae and M. a. nigrescens, and is altitudinally isolated from M. a. transvaalensis in nearby Tanzania. Malbrant's lark, M. (a.) malbranti, which ranges from Gabon to Angola, has a fairly distinct display flight, but may intergrade with M. a. kabalii in Zambia.

Sharpe's lark, M. (a.) sharpii, of northwestern Somalia, has almost plain, coppery red upper parts and is sometimes (e.g., by Sibley and Monroe) regarded as a separate and endangered species. Its small range of some 21,200 km2 is impacted by overgrazing and conversion to croplands. It may however be conspecific with Somali lark, M. (a.) somalica, which differs by its very long bill and white edges to the outer tail feathers. The Somali lark is sometimes considered a race of rufous-naped lark, but is alternatively deemed a full species in Mirafra or Certhilauda.

Twenty-three subspecies are recognized:

M. a. henrici Bates, 1930 is found from Guinea to south-western Ivory Coast.

M. a. batesi Bannerman, 1923 was originally described as a separate species. It is found from central Nigeria to south-eastern Niger and western Chad.

M. a. stresemanni Bannerman, 1923, the "Cameroon rufous-naped lark", was originally described as a separate species. It is found in north-central Cameroon.

M. a. bamendae Serle, 1959 is found in western Cameroon.

M. a. kurrae Lynes, 1923, the "Darfur rufous-naped lark", is found in western Sudan.

M. a. tropicalis Hartert, 1900, the "Uganda rufous-naped lark", is found from eastern Uganda and western Kenya to north-western Tanzania

M. a. sharpii Elliot, DG, 1897, or "Sharpe's lark", is also known as the "red Somali lark" or "Somali lark", but should not be confused with M. (a.) somalica. It was originally described as a separate species, and is found in north-western Somalia.[14]

M. a. ruwenzoria Kinnear, 1921, the "Rwenzori rufous-naped lark", is found from the DRC to south-western Uganda.

M. a. athi Hartert, 1900, the "Athi rufous-naped lark", is found from central Kenya to north-eastern Tanzania.

M. a. harterti Neumann, 1908, the "Ukamba rufous-naped lark", is also known as "Kikuyu rufous-naped lark". It is found in south-central Kenya.

M. a. malbranti Chapin, 1946, or "Malbrant's lark", was originally described as a separate species. It is found from Gabon to central Angola and the southern DRC.

M. a. chapini Grant, CHB & Mackworth-Praed, 1939 is found in south-eastern DRC and north-western Zambia.

M. a. occidentalis (Hartlaub, 1857), the "Gabon rufous-naped lark", is found in western Angola.

M. a. kabalii White, CMN, 1943 is found in north-eastern Angola and north-western Zambia.

M. a. gomesi White, CMN, 1944 is found in eastern Angola and western Zambia.

M. a. grisescens Sharpe, 1902, the "Matabele rufous-naped lark", was originally described as a separate species. Found in western Zambia, northern Botswana and north-western Zimbabwe.

M. a. pallida Sharpe, 1902, the "Damara rufous-naped lark", was originally described as a separate species. It is found in south-western Angola and north-western Namibia.

M. a. ghansiensis (Roberts, 1932) is found in eastern Namibia and western Botswana.

M. a. nigrescens Reichenow, 1900, the "Ukinga rufous-naped lark", was originally described as a separate species. It is found in north-eastern Zambia and southern Tanzania.

M. a. isolata Clancey, 1956 is found in south-eastern Malawi.

M. a. nyikae Benson, 1939 is found in eastern Zambia, northern Malawi and south-western Tanzania.

M. a. transvaalensis Hartert, 1900, the "Transvaal rufous-naped lark", is found from Tanzania to northern South Africa.

M. a. africana Smith, 1836 is found in south-eastern South Africa.

The rufous-naped lark is a fairly large and robust lark species,[3] with rather heavy flight. The sexes are similar, but males average larger and heavier. Adults are individually and geographically variable. It measures 15–18 cm from bill tip to tail tip[16] and weighs 40-44 g. The streaked upper parts, short erectile crest, creamy-buff eyebrow that merges with the lore, and the rufous flight feathers are easily discernible features.The hindcrown and nape are streaked along the feather centers while the margins vary from chestnut, rufous or pinkish buff to greyish brown. The wings appear conspicuously rufous in flight, while the outer edges of the primaries show up as a rufous panel on the closed wing. The underwing coverts are rufous, and upper coverts are broadly edged tawny or buff (or grey in race grisescens). The tail is dark brown, but the outer webs of the outer tail feathers vary from buff (cf. africana and sharpii) to tawny or bright rufous.The mantle is lighter brown than the back, and the rump still darker brown. The flanks are a shade darker than the rufous-buff belly, but regionally the plumage may also be stained red by soil. The throat is unmarked but the pale rufous upper breast is streaked and spotted darker brown. The eyes are hazel brown, the longish bill is blackish and pinkish, and the feet pink to pinkish brown. Juveniles have bold black spotting on the crown, mantle and wing coverts, all edged with buff, while the breast spotting is more blotchy or diffuse.

M. a. athi of the Kenyan highlands is typically coloured, but like other tropical races, lacks the rufous nape. Most accepted races are distinguished based on the colour of the back or underpart plumage, or the amount of streaking on the ear coverts and flanks. High altitude races M. a. nyikae and M. a. nigrescens, which occur above 2,000 meters, have very dark upper part plumages and increased flank streaking. M. a. tropicalis which is found above 1,000 meters has a solid rufous wash over the underparts. Of the southern African races, those in the southeast are the largest and darkest (cf. M. a. africana and M. a. rostrata), with a cline towards lightly streaked and pale pinkish plumages in the northwest.

The rufous-naped lark is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It has a very large but discontinuous[19] range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 5,600,000 km2. Its range is believed to be increasingly fragmented in the north, from which a declining population is inferred. The southern African population has not contracted in range or abundance, save for areas of extensive cultivation or urbanization. Livestock ranching is believed to have created bare patches in grasslands, which they favour. The populations of southern Mozambique and Swaziland have been estimated at >50,000 and 100,000 individuals respectively.

It tolerates a range of dry or mesic habitats, typically bushy grassland or sparsely wooded savannah. It also occurs along the fringes of marshes, in woodland clearings or in the fragmented ecotone of woodland and grassland. It is present from near sea level in the south, to about 3,000 meters near the equator. In Zimbabwe it occurs from 900 to 1,800 meters, and in East Africa from 1,000 to 3,000 meters. Termitaria, bushes, small trees or fence posts provide perches for display, while a combination of tall and short grass provides cover and foraging space. In southern Africa it occurs only sparsely in grassy fynbos, grassy karoo and upland sour grasslands, but has high reporting rates in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, in miombo and in sweet or mixed grasslands.

The rufous-naped lark is sedentary, territorial and monogamous. It is often sluggish, allowing a close approach. Short distances are covered in low, level or undulating flight, or it may flee an intruder by running and dodging through grass haphazardly. It may be difficult to flush from grass, and is easily overlooked when not singing.

At any time of the year, but especially when the rains commence, a male will spend hours calling from a conspicuous perch. A clear, somewhat variable, whistled phrase of three to five syllables is typical, which may be rendered as tseep-tseeoo, teeoo-teewee or chiwiki-chiwi. The song may be changed after each 20 or so repetitions. During some intermissions the wings are audibly fluttered in the few seconds between phrases. This results in a quick prrrrt or phrrrp rattle, and may lift the bird off its perch. The crest is also lifted during display. It may alternatively sing a rudimentary song consisting of whistles, tweets and trills (distinguishable as imitated calls), during short flights over the grass or during an upward spiraling flight, before it planes down. Race malbranti in particular, may sing during a straight and direct display flight and clap its wings above its back. Perched males may also string together fragments of the songs of various grassland birds. It utters peewit, tweekiree or pree, pree notes in alarm.

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2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj