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   Went to Sebastian Fl and found this growing

   March 12, 2021 by Jimbean

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   I went hiking around St. Sebastian State Park in Indian River County. At first I thought these where southern red cedars (Juniperus virginiana var silicicola), but noticed that these were not exactly red cedars.

   

   Last reply by Jimbean, March 12, 2021

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   snow gums under pressure

   March 10, 2021 by philinsydney

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   The sudden death of the snow gums - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

   

   Last reply by philinsydney, March 10, 2021

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   What kind of tree was this?

   January 24, 2021 by DoomsDave

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   I got the wood from a Craig’s List posting in Glendora. It’s heavy, close grained and a bit dense. Here’s pictures of the leaves. Any thoughts as to what kind of tree the wood is from?

   

   Last reply by waykoolplantz, March 8, 2021

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   Darwin WWII

   February 19, 2021 by tropicbreeze

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   Today there's a commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the first bombing of Darwin in WWII being attended by representatives from the US and Japan. It was the same Japanese fleet that had bombed Pearl Harbour, then headed south west and bombed Darwin. As a result Darwin became a big military base, not only for Australia but also the US. Aircraft based in Darwin flew sorties against the Japanese across the Indonesian archipelago, some entailing 16 hour round trips. A lot of training was done and many islands around the coast were used as bombing ranges. There's lots of relics and wrecks in the area from that period and not long back I found one that may be of i…

   

   Last reply by Palmarum, March 4, 2021

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   Stop....

   March 3, 2021 by JLM

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   I dont need to include anymore comments, just going to leave this here.

   

   Last reply by Silas_Sancona, March 3, 2021
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   Anyone ever try Kopi Luwak coffee?

   March 2, 2021 by JEFF IN MODESTO

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   I tried it!

   

   Last reply by Darold Petty, March 2, 2021

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   help needed, electrical theory issue !

   February 22, 2021 by Darold Petty

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   I am retired, but was a carpenter, plumber, and home improvement contractor. I am quite well versed in residential wiring and circuit breaker panels but I know nothing about electrical theory. (Why do electrical motors posess such immediate and full torque?) I use this model of small humidifier for my 200 sf hobbyist greenhouse. Recently it died and I purchased a replacement. Afterwards I decided to disassemble the defective unit. I quickly recognized the bad part as a 'capacitor' based on the exploded drawing from the new unit. I contacted the manufacturer only to learn that it does not offer replacement parts. The 'support' person told me to purchase…

   

   Last reply by Palmarum, March 1, 2021

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   Good riddance to 2020

   December 31, 2020 by Darold Petty

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   I'm old, but this was the worst of years. (Even our family dog died) Have you had enough of venal politicians, willful ignorance, selfishness and the crass commercialization of everyday life ? Watch this for something better, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-planets-ice-worlds/ Also, here is a link I have posted before, but still inspiring. I visited this sculpture during my last trip to Milan, it is even better in life than the article can convey. https://www.equisearch.com/resources/eqdavinci22 Feel free to add uplifting links of your own, and stay safe !

   

   Last reply by JEFF IN MODESTO, February 22, 2021

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    Youngsters

    February 22, 2010 by JASON M

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    I bet it's me... 11 years, 3/4 lol beat that if u will i will come to ur house at night haha

    

    Last reply by AnTonY, February 20, 2021

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    S.D.S. in the " other " Pima canyon, Pt. #3 Tough lessons in resilience and responsibility among scorched earth

    February 12, 2021 by Silas_Sancona

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    As mentioned, aside from spending time looking for various plants while here, another " item " on the days menu was getting up close with the post- fire effects of a large fire that charred a majority of the Catalina Mountains, including parts of Pima Canyon itself. While this particular conflagration started naturally ( by lightning during a brief, dry Thunderstorm passing overhead ) the fire's subsequent spread and effect on the landscape were enhanced by an on going change in the composition of plants in the landscape, partially spurred by humans, and on larger, going changes which themselves are being enhanced by us. While i'll try to keep this discussion as cont…

    

    Last reply by Silas_Sancona, February 19, 2021

    • fire and desert ecology
    • 2020 bighorn fire (tucson )
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    What's the latest in Leilani? New photos?

    April 23, 2019 by Gonzer

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    Any updates?

    

    Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, February 19, 2021

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    Another S.D.S. Pt #4.. Sun drenched landscapes of Pima Canyon

    February 14, 2021 by Silas_Sancona

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    The final chapter in Wednesdays adventure.. After some exploration of the canyon's flora, a long winded, -but necessary- discussion on some challenges faced there, and in the region, time to relax and take in some spectacular scenery.. Even if more subdued due to the drought, and time of year. A great place to visit if/when in the area, esp. during / just after a wet monsoon season, if heat doesn't bother you. Regardless of moving soon, i'll be back to see up close what i couldn't stop viewing -from a distance- during such a summer. Sabino Canyon, located a bit further southeast along the base of the Catalinas might be a little more accessible ( Has a paved ro…

    

    Last reply by Silas_Sancona, February 15, 2021

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    Alternatives to Skype?

    September 2, 2017 by Neil C

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    I've used Skype for several years to video call my parents overseas. A recent Skype upgrade mean that it is now longer compatible with my ageing Windows XP. My laptop works fine otherwise and I feel reluctant to buy a new laptop just so I can use Skype again. Can anyone suggest an alternative to Skype which will give me free video calls, is easy to download and install (as my parents will have to do the same) and will work on Windows XP. Many thanks for any suggestions. Regards Neil

    

    Last reply by Khamra31, February 5, 2021

    • free video calls

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    Can plants photosynthesize human viruses?

    January 24, 2021 by Gonzer

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    The web is no help. Along with co2 that they "inhale", is this possible?

    

    Last reply by Gonzer, January 24, 2021
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    Sharks

    January 8, 2021 by sandgroper

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    It's getting a bit ridiculous some of this, we had 20 separate shark sitings along Perth beaches the day before yesterday, not sure about today but some of our best known beaches were closed for most of the day including Cottesloe and Scarborough. Just been talking to one of our friends and her brother in law went to hospital today after a shark attack, only a small one but he still received a bunch of stitches and will be in hospital overnight. Getting a bit out of control, when I worked in the tourism industry overseas tourists were talking about sharks then, we are developing a reputation we don't want - not if we want a tourism industry.

    

    Last reply by sandgroper, January 14, 2021

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    R.I.P Tommy Lasorda

    January 8, 2021 by Silas_Sancona

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    No matter how much of a fan you are/were of the Dodgers, or not.. Let alone baseball in general, pretty much everyone recognizes the name, and the indelible mark he made on a National past time for so many.. May he rest in peace.

    

    Last reply by Butch, January 13, 2021

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    Are There Alligators In The VA Beach Area? 1 2

    July 3, 2018 by PalmTreeDude

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    I was recently reading about alligators and read that some have "slipped" over the boarder into Virginia. Obviously right along the boarder and coast. Does anyone think this is true or that there are any there maybe going in and out of Virginia?

    

    Last reply by climate change virginia, January 8, 2021

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    Kilauea back at it...

    December 21, 2020 by Patrick

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    Looks like things are heating up again over at the volcano. Any "boots on the ground" observations of the stuff going on at the national park? Here's the USGS update I check on a consistent basis: https://www.usgs.gov/center-news/photo-and-video-chronology-k-lauea-december-20-2020

    

    Last reply by Cindy Adair, January 6, 2021

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    Perspective..

    January 5, 2021 by Silas_Sancona

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    Love these kind of things.. Thought i'd share Stare at the red dot for 30 secs., then look at a blank wall, blinking rapidly. What do you see.. Another, similar image ( further down ) is interesting as well.. The human brain is fascinating..

    

    Last reply by JLM, January 6, 2021

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    R.I.P. Alexi Laiho

    January 4, 2021 by cisco

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    Alexi was named the best heavy metal guitarist in the world for several years. Now he's gone. So sad. He was from Finland like me.

    

    Last reply by cisco, January 4, 2021
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    When Commiefornians move to Flahriduh,

    October 25, 2020 by GottmitAlex

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    Last reply by floridaPalmMan, December 28, 2020

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    Wildfire near Fallbrook

    December 24, 2020 by DoomsDave

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    Just saw this, hope they're able to contain it soon. Take care, friends! Brush Fire Burning On Camp Pendleton, Thousands Evacuated (msn.com) The Creek Fire broke out sometime before midnight Wednesday in the area of De Luz Road and Harris Trail, just north of the community of Fallbrook. According to CAL Fire, the blaze then spread southwest onto Camp Pendleton’s land. As of 5 a.m. Thursday, the fire had burned 500 acres and had zero containment. About 7,000 residents on the west side of Fallbrook have been ordered to evacuate. Camp Pendleton issued mandatory evacuations for DeLuz Housing, Wounded Warrior Battalion, O’Niell Heights and Lake O’…

    

    Last reply by WestCoastGal, December 25, 2020

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    A holiday laugh

    December 5, 2020 by Cindy Adair

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    This is truly on sale here and the idea that plastic snow is somehow real amused me.

    

    Last reply by jimmyt, December 25, 2020

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    Da Wabbits are back...

    December 24, 2020 by bubba

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    Last reply by bubba, December 24, 2020
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    Mars

    October 16, 2020 by Ed in Houston

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    Here is what Mars looks like from my backyard in Houston. Ed in Houston

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, December 23, 2020

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