Jun 5, 2009

Die Webcam zeigt Live-Bilder aus dem Stall Janett

Die Webcam zeigt Live-Bilder aus dem Stall Janett. Im Moment sind die Tiere zwar auf der Alp, im Herbst ist aber immer etwas los bei uns

Jun 2, 2009

Koffiefontein webcam intitle:"Live View / - AXIS"



Koffiefontein is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. Farming in the district focuses on cattle and sheep farming with lucerne, potatoes and ground nuts being the main crops sown. There are also a cheese factory and vineyards in the town. The Kalkfontein Dam on the Riet river provides water for the towns of Jacobsdal and Koffiefontein.[1]

The name means coffee fountain in Afrikaans. The area was a coffee stop for many transport riders in the 19th century until one of the riders discovered a diamond, and a town grew rapidly. The diamonds of Koffiefontein were known to be of the "first water"; meaning of very good clarity.[2] The diamond mine established by De Beers in 1870 was closed down in 2006.[3] The mine was then acquired by Petra Diamonds in 2007 and is currently still in operation. [4] Although the mine and supporting businesses have employed a large number of the local population, the area is still characterised by poverty. Census data indicate that 57% of the Koffiefontein population are below the poverty line.