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   Surprising things an Octopus can do.

   July 26, 2013 by _Keith

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   This will amaze you.

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, July 31, 2013
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   Citrus and GMO

   July 28, 2013 by _Keith

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   http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/28/science/a-race-to-save-the-orange-by-altering-its-dna.html?_r=0 A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Trees that are infected by disease are cut down and burned in Clewiston, Fla., at groves owned by Southern Gardens Citrus. Richard Perry/The New York Times E-MAIL FACEBOOK TWITTER PRINT MORE By AMY HARMON JULY 27, 2013 336 COMMENTS CLEWISTON, Fla. — The call Ricke Kress and every other citrus grower in Florida dreaded came while he was driving. “It’s here” was all his grove manager needed to say to force him over to the side of the road. The disease that sours oranges and leaves them half green, already…

   

   Last reply by Funkthulhu, July 31, 2013
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   Some things are better off buried.

   July 27, 2013 by Gonzer

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   Last reply by DoomsDave, July 30, 2013
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   A cooking mystery

   July 28, 2013 by _Keith

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   Slowly, and silently I worked my way around the back of the group, carefully judging which one to grab and most likely to go without a fight. Finally I saw my mark, quickly reached in, grabbed its hard neck and twisting with all of the force I could muster. It was motionless in my grasp, it’s lifeblood now gone. Into the kitchen I went, grabbing a cleaver and offing its head with a single clean blow. Next I turned the cleaver sideways and whacked its head several times until I felt its structure shatter. I reached in through the skin and scaly mess to retrieve the Pièce de résistance, the moist and tender flesh, which I mixed with spices and ran through my grinder. Before…

   

   Last reply by sur4z, July 29, 2013
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   Assassin bug caught assassinating

   July 21, 2013 by Stevetoad

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   Saw this guy on one of my plumerias today. I've never seen one eating until now.

   

   Last reply by tjwalters, July 29, 2013
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   Good Luck in Sydney Shakira Rani x

   July 18, 2013 by Pedro 65

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   <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10200458026187877" width="568" height="320" frameborder="0"></iframe> Hope the video works of Shakira competing in Sydney a few weeks ago , if not just 2 pics to share of Shakira starting to "bag the medals " for Aero Gymnastics. Shakira is back to Sydney to compete in the State Aero Gym, so far Shakira has come 1st in 5 competitions, if she does well in Sydney, next is "the Nationals", which means she is competing against "all of Oz" not just NSW and Qld, good luck beautiful daughter Shakira Rani, love Dad xxx

   

   Last reply by Pedro 65, July 27, 2013

   • aero gymnastics comp
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   Help from Palm Friends in Florida!!! Teenager Runaway

   July 25, 2013 by Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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   My nephew is doing stupid things that teenagers do and has decided to run away from home. He lives in Nashville TN but word has that he's heading to Florida. Please pass this missing person report on to your Facebook friends or Twitter or Google Plus, whichever social network you happen to be using. Thank you!

   

   Last reply by Mauna Kea Cloudforest, July 25, 2013
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   Cassini Earth Photos

   July 24, 2013 by tjwalters

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   This is amazing... Saturn Orbiter Snaps Amazing Images Of Our Planet From 900 Million Miles Away

   

   Last reply by Funkthulhu, July 25, 2013

   • Totally Cool!

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    Asparagus and the smell of,,,,

    July 18, 2013 by _Keith

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    When I eat Asparagus there is a certain effect on a certain liquid. I always assumed this happened to everyone, but I recently red that the effect does or does not happen based on the genetics of the individual. So, my question is, when you eat Asparagus does this odoriferous change happen to your fluids, or not?

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, July 25, 2013
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    The Royal Birth and Australia

    July 24, 2013 by Dypsisdean

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    Listening to all the hype about the new future King of England I heard that Australia might leave the British Commonwealth after the current Queen dies. Does all this royal King and Queen stuff mean much to Australians? Will you guys ever leave the Commonwealth? We could have ended up a part of the Commonwealth. Here is the Hawaiian flag.

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, July 25, 2013
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    Recent Critter Pictures

    July 24, 2013 by tjwalters

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    A few pictures of critters that have recently visited the yard... Pachydiplax longipennis (Libellulidae) - Blue Dasher: Papilio glaucus (Papilionidae) - Eastern Tiger Swallowtail: Eutrapela clemataria (Geometridae) - Curve-toothed Geometer: Megarhyssa greenei (Ichneumonidae) - Giant Ichneumon:

    

    Last reply by tjwalters, July 25, 2013

    • Insects
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    Palms R Great happy Birthday

    July 13, 2013 by DoomsDave

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    Well, you know!

    

    Last reply by palmsrgreat, July 24, 2013
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    Four Chords 36 Songs

    July 23, 2013 by sur4z

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    There about 100 songs that use the same 4 chords. Here is an Australian band named the Axis of Awesome playing 36 of these songs.

    

    Last reply by Walter John, July 23, 2013
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    Happy Birthday, Walt

    July 19, 2013 by DoomsDave

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    Hope it's happy, we know the palms will be loving the heat and humidity.

    

    Last reply by Walt, July 23, 2013
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    Good thing his name wasn't Jonah

    July 22, 2013 by sur4z

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    Close call...

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, July 23, 2013
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    BUY BUY BUY - PART # 3

    July 10, 2013 by trioderob

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    I PREDICT THE STOCK MARKET IS ABOUT TO ROCKET STARTING ON THE 11th OF JULY THAT'S MY CALL (DON'T ASK ME THE HOWS AND WHYS)

    

    Last reply by Moose, July 20, 2013
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    Bepah, happy birthday

    July 13, 2013 by DoomsDave

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    Well, scream obscenities . . . Hope it was palmy!

    

    Last reply by John Case, July 20, 2013

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    Happy Birthday Ray

    July 19, 2013 by waykoolplantz

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    Happy birthday Ray...a man who knows Palms & crotons make you smile

    

    Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, July 20, 2013

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    Bad foods made in the USA 1 2

    July 16, 2013 by Palm crazy

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    Like a lot of americans I’m trying to learn how to have a better diet and learn more about the food I eat and what food I should stay away from. A health nut friend sent me this website that has some very interesting information on it. Here’s one of many articles….. PS: I actually stop buying most of these food products along time ago on my own. Thought others would enjoy reading. Shocking Differences In Ingredients Between The Same Food Products In The U.S., Canada and U.K. http://banoosh.com/blog/2013/06/17/shocking-differences-in-ingredients-between-the-same-food-products-in-the-u-s-canada-and-u-k/

    

    Last reply by Hammer, July 19, 2013

    • Knowledge is power.

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    What in the world bug is this?

    July 15, 2013 by Xerarch

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    I found these crawling all over my Rio Red grapefruit seedlings, anyone know what they are and why they would like my grapefruit? Maybe they're just incidental and don't care what kind of plant they're on. Any help appreciated, thanks.

    

    Last reply by tjwalters, July 17, 2013
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    Market not happy about Uncle Ben,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1 2

    May 31, 2013 by trioderob

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    i made a call over a week ago that the market was not happy about Uncle BEN pulling the plug. guys like DEAN jumped in waving his arms after a little pop and told you i was wrong. well the "sell - off " goes on - just as i predicted and told you it would. we will sell off to the point where the market is priced with the understanding that the fed may start backing off the printing press at any time. right now there are a million "top callers" so this WONT be the top. heck there may not even BE a top -just a bad pullback while investors kick and scream. there is also end of month selling going on.................................

    

    Last reply by Dypsisdean, July 16, 2013

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    How To Open A Bottle Of Wine

    July 12, 2013 by Jerry@TreeZoo

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    Last reply by PANGEA EXPRESS, July 16, 2013

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    Daryl's birthday!!

    July 15, 2013 by Kennybenjamin

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    Wishing you a very happy birthday Daryl, hope you enjoyed a cold beverage in the garden on your birthday!! Dooms D. must still be asleep hey?

    

    Last reply by edric, July 16, 2013
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    Man in Brazil killed by cow through his roof

    July 15, 2013 by DoomsDave

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    How's this for a kick in the head? A Brazilian man has died after a 3000-pound cow crashed through the roof of his house and crushed him, according to local reports. Joao Maria de Souza was sleeping with his wife when the animal plunged through the corrugated asbestos shelter of his home in Caratinga in south-eastern Brazil. The cow is thought to have escaped from a nearby farm, before it clambered onto the home, which backs onto a steep hill. It then fell eight-feet onto de Souza's side of the bed, after the roof buckled under its weight, local media reported. His wife was unharmed. http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/15/19479766-reports-c…

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, July 15, 2013
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    Deadly oak disease 'spreading' in UK

    July 15, 2013 by avanza

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    The government is stepping up monitoring of a disease thought to pose a serious threat to UK oak trees. Acute Oak Decline, which causes weeping patches on the stems of mature trees, is on the rise in England, particularly in the Midlands and the South East. A national survey has been commissioned as part of a new £1.1m research drive. Thousands of trees are thought to be affected, the Forestry Commission's lead scientist on the condition told Radio 4's Farming Today. "This is a serious problem in the UK," said Dr Sandra Denman. "So far we've only seen it in England, but because we haven't done any formal surveys we're unsure as to the full extent of the problem.…

    

    Last reply by avanza, July 15, 2013