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Different kind of air purifier
by JohnAndSancho- 6 replies
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https://algenair.com/ A guest saw all the plants in my office window, and told me about these. He asked me if I had all the plants to clear the air and provide oxygen - sure that's a benefit, but it's mostly for the vibes. Anyway, at $250, plus monthly refills, it's probably not for me. But still kinda neat.
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Best high quality garden spades and such.
by Chester B- 4 replies
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So I broke another cheapo shovel. I think it’s time to upgrade to some tools that may last a lifetime. I’m looking for shovels/spades for transplanting and general digging work. I know that there are many full metal options. Do any of you have some recommendations. Price is not a concern, if it’s the last ones I buy I’m good with that. Thanks.
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2022 NFL Season
by JohnAndSancho- 7 replies
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Preseason is underway, and since my Cubs are crapping the bed in MLB I'm excited. Who's your team? I'm a diehard Saints fan back to the Bobby Hebert days.
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It's complicated
by Darold Petty- 0 replies
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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/15/science/invasive-species-pigs-crocodiles.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuomT1JKd6J17Vw1cRCfTTMQmqxCdw_PIxftm3iWka3DFDm8fiP8eAoWG8EqKZKx9bsAywTneX8dMO74iX7lqz-BEekd3TAKvrpqAlY9DIzkwrcj7eFIK6K_3fOJy9y72PC7-If1jxba7slWNaTbuCqCJg2knJVxivZdgIVC10CMLlLPOF7EmiIYv2f5xDp5qVHxXMnnxyvrtDB98PtmCawiNqVVlHrEEBkyA2IKU-LkCcw5NCFPZTH8Z4Wk069NUONJ_L7-oZld7O5K42eNNfzQueIS5BJQxRJzWn6FptNPOrh-MwMm1zpYmBYdGg4JA04S2ZG6TLEPWz68&smid=url-share The first photograph is just great !
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The Emerald Desert, Take 2: Pt.1 ..Hilltop Oasis and Boulder Oceans
by Silas_Sancona- 3 replies
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We wait for it every year, ..and suffer through punishing heat to get there. While the sight of the Deserts here in Arizona ..and surrounding areas of the Southwestern U.S. often greet the quick visit with a rather bleak and thirsty looking landscape most of the year, there are two times when, with just the right amount of rain magic, everything thirsty comes back to life and one wonders if they have somehow wandered hundreds of miles south, east, or west where landscapes during the summer ..or spring, can be greener. While things tend to stay greener year round higher up in the mountains, many areas below roughly 5,000ft rely on adequate rainfall to bring life ba…
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Living in Florida
by Jesse PNW- 1 follower
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If you were going to move to Florida, where would you want to live and why? I'm familiar with Orlando but that's about it. Thoughts on Atlantic vs Gulf coasts, central vs south, etc? Property values, quality of life, climate considerations?
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The Multiverse
by Ed in Houston- 4 replies
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The Multiverse hypothesis states there are an infinite number of universes. In all that infinity all things exist. This means that somewhere out there in all that infinity is a planet of apes with nuclear weapons! Oh Wait! That is the Earth!!! Ed in Houston
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James Webb telescope shoots Jupiter
by Ed in Houston- 1 reply
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Some you guys may have heard of the new James Webb telescope that was put into Earth orbit a few months ago by NASA. The NASA scientists turned the scope to Jupiter a couple of days ago and captured this image: I was out this morning in my backyard and got this image of Jupiter. https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/15/jwst_jupiter/?td=readmore Ed in Houston
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Hawaiian food?
by John in Andalucia- 16 replies
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On Wednesday our CEO is taking us for a meal to celebrate us hitting a million last year. We're dining out locally, in Central London, close to the art gallery where I work. The choice of venue is called, 'Black Roe' and it's Hawaiian! I'm excited, to say the least. Would anyone care to recommend a dish from the menu for me, as a first timer to Hawaiian cuisine? The menu sounds fantastic: https://www.blackroe.com/ourmenus
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Puerto Rican Pampered Feline
by Cindy Adair- 1 follower
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As many of you know, I am a retired veterinarian. Predictably I had always had multiple pets. However when I made a 7 year plan to retire and move to Puerto Rico I stopped adopting animals in Virginia. After arriving here in 2015 I realized that there were neighborhood dogs, no way to securely fence my 7 acres and the distinct chance I would need to relocate so did not add any pets. A few months after I moved to my larger farm here in 2017, hurricane Maria's visit plus plans for travel further postponed adding a cat or dog. Not long after the Biennial I planned a week long bike riding trip. The day before I met three other members of a PR plant society to c…
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Jupiter's Great Red Spot
by Ed in Houston- 1 reply
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Yep, there it is. The Great Red Spot is a persistent high-pressure region in the atmosphere of Jupiter, producing an anticyclonic storm that is one of the largest in the Solar System. Located 22 degrees south of Jupiter's equator, it produces wind-speeds up to 432 km/h (268 mph). Observations from 1665 to 1713 are believed to be of the same storm; if this is correct, it has existed for at least 357 years.It was next observed in September 1831, with 60 recorded observations between then and 1878, when continuous observations began. Ed in Houston
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Jupter 07-09-2022
by Ed in Houston- 1 follower
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Here is what Jupiter looked like this morning from my backyard in Houston Texas. Ed in Houston
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Cicadas
by JohnAndSancho- 24 replies
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Is it really time for these noisy ugly jerks again? Nature: Yes.
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Telescopes and Astronomy
by palmsrgreat- 3 followers
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Living in a more rural area, I have very dark surroundings that seem to bode well for viewing objects in the sky and outer space. My girls and I enjoy sitting out at night and looking at different stars and constellations. While I've thought about it before, I think it's finally time to purchase a telescope to take it to the next level. I'm looking for suggestions on a decent telescope and any advice of what types of things I should really check out (stars, planets, moon, etc).I don't want the cheapest instrument but I also don't plan to shell out $1k just yet. Something fairly intuitive and easy to operate, with good optics that will keep the interest of my two daug…
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My dopey driveway 1 2
by DoomsDave- 41 replies
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My driveway is a wreck and I’m considering redoing it. It’s asphalt now about 110 feet long by about ten feet wide with a concyspron in back. Any thoughts appreciated!
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Bacterial Street Lights?
by Silas_Sancona- 6 replies
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Another win for thinking outside the box.. and Science. ..And the technology could be coming to a city near you in the not too distant future -if proven successful where trialed. Neat stuff. https://www.timeout.com/news/could-bacteria-be-used-to-light-our-cities-061622
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A song I like a lot
by GottmitAlex- 3 replies
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palms growing in a sinkhole in China
by redbeard917- 4 replies
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https://www.livescience.com/new-sinkhole-discovered-china It looks like some pretty nice palms, maybe Trachycarpus, are growing down there.
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Tiki carving
by Jesse PNW- 6 replies
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I dont know that this is technically a "tiki" but that word gets used for everything oceanic it seems. I tried a Polynesian design at first but I'm evidently not good at them. This was my first woodcarving project, I'd like to do more as time allows. I can't be the only one... who else carves tiki? Care to share?
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Wireless Electricity?
by Silas_Sancona- 1 follower
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Yep, you heard that right.. Think it's impossible? Think again.. ..And it may be here sooner than doubters might assume Read on.. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Wireless-Power-Will-Be-A-Game-Changer-For-Green-Energy.html
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Aquatic Habitat
by Jesse PNW- 22 replies
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I have an artificial pond and stream that is central to my jungle. I currently have goldfish, Japanese trapdoor snails (very small), water hyacinth, pickerel (Pontederia dilatata), some unknown temperate water lily...and some stringy moss that isn't too bad to maintain by hand. And some kind of rush. I'd like to add more plants and animals and turn it into more of a micro ecosystem. I'm looking at Peltandra virginica and tadpoles, will have to order both of these online I think. I am open to any and all suggestions. I'd like the frogs to stick around but the stream water moves quick, not sure how to set up a slow moving/stagnant area just for them. I had K…
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Lunar eclipse
by Ed in Houston- 3 replies
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An image of the Lunar eclipse on May 15th from Houston taken with a 50mm f4 lens. Ed in Houston
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The next step in saying " Good riddence ..to the Lawn "
by Silas_Sancona- 1 follower
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A couple " Raise a glass to celebrate " articles today.. As more places continue to make sure worthless lawns will get torn out, ..and hauled away.. https://www.yahoo.com/news/where-lawns-outlawed-dug-carted-182522516.html https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/southern-california-cannot-afford-green-lawns-as-drought-forces-unprecedented-water-cuts/ar-AAWHcse
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this ever happen to u?
by edbrown_III- 0 replies
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This ever happen to anybody out there? https://www.facebook.com/will.almeida2/videos/2762473900506651
