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Amazon hack last night
by Cindy Adair- 2 followers
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This is just a reminder to check your emails everyday. I do order items from Amazon since some things just aren’t easily found in stores in rural PR. However when I got a confirmation notice about “my” Xbox purchases I at first thought the emails themselves were spam. However when I logged into my Amazon account I found records of a chat at midnight my time where someone reported that some items ordered a month ago were never received. The chat questioned the delay in reporting, but the criminal wrote that they had been out of town. Anyway Amazon issued a gift card refund which the criminal immediately spent on some non refundable Xbo…
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Homes ..from Seaweed??
by Silas_Sancona- 1 reply
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Another interesting video discussing the potential of " Making lemonade out of lemons " from a smelly and highly annoying Seaweed that seems to be creating more issues across the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean in recent years.. Enjoy that the inventor is a humble human being who is spreading his wealth w/ out any attached expectations. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-bricks-made-from-invasive-seaweed-clean-mexicos-beaches-2023-7 Would be interesting to evaluate how a single story, 1500sq ft model home made of these blocks withstands hurricanes in the Cat. 3-5 range, let alone how well they stand up to floodwaters, fire, and / or other pressing natural disas…
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Thank you PT!
by JLM- 2 replies
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I joined this forum when i was in 8th grade, i was literally still in middle school. Ive been fairly active every year since and have learned A LOT about palms, and plants in general. Now im coming into my senior year of high school, and its time to think about what i want to do in life. It is looking very likely that i will be going into a plant science program through UF. Seriously, if it hadnt been for this forum i wouldnt be in this position right now, and i want to thank everybody who has contributed to this. There are many different fields that i can go into with a degree in this subject, and i will let yall know what happens whenever that time comes. It is very unl…
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inaturalist site
by Jimbean- 10 replies
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https://www.inaturalist.org/home I'm going through a bunch of plant species and it boggles my mind how many of these plants are misidentified
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Pinus elliottii and var densa
by Jimbean- 6 replies
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Anyone have any personal insight to the differences between the two? I occasionally drive between Miami and up to Daytona, and from Melbourne to Orlando and notice subtle differences in slash pines. I'm curious to see if others have made any observations.
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South American Mahogany
by WaianaeCrider- 1 follower
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I'm a beginning wood worker. A real amateur. LOL January last year I cut a section of South American Mahogany back in the bush. Packed it out for about an hour and then soaked it in a can of salt water for a year and a half. Someone once told me that this would prevernt or limit splitting/craking when it was allowed to dry. Ever hear of that??? Took it out of the water about 2 weeks ago letting it begin to dry. Then I began running it across my Jointer and I've gotten this far, so far. Not really sure what I'm gonna do w/it if it drys w/o splitting.
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Bird problem
by Darold Petty- 7 replies
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Calling all ornithologists ! My garden is honored to host a nesting Anna's hummingbird, (Calypte anna). However she chose an inconvenient spot about 5 feet off the ground in a narrow passageway in my garden. My head would pass about 18 inches from the nest if I attempted to walk by to the far corner. I have several important potted palms back there that are overdue for irrigation. Every time I look, she is on the nest or feeding the chicks. I know that hummingbirds enter a torpor state called estivation at night to conserve energy. Would this be true for the female on the nest ? Can I safely pass by without disturbance a few hours after dark ? I don't…
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Henry Morrison Flagler
by bubba- 1 reply
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Florida would not exist in its current state but for Henry Flagler:
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Pets With Benefits
by amh- 7 replies
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I was inspired by this thread to make this post. Today I cleaned out my main chicken coop. I've mention before that I compost my paper waste using chicken manure for a nitrogen source. First I arranged some cinder blocks into a square. I then empty a bag or two of shredded paper, old napkins, tissues, torn paper, etc into my wheelbarrow and add some chicken/coop waste and mix; dump in into the square. Repeat until the coop is cleaned, then add water. Tomorrow I'll add some oak leaves and kitchen scraps, then mix. As the temperatures warm, the soldier flies will become active and I'll add more cardboard to the pile. The soldierfly larva will…
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This is typical German kind of cake (tradition especially in Eastern Germany, recipe by my Granny and for 20 pieces): What you need: 1 package of puff pastry 750 g curd 2 eggs 1 packet vanilla pudding powder 2 small packets vanilla sugar Normal sugar and powdered sugar What to do: Put 1. - 6. in a bowl und stir carefully until you have a soft mass. Take the puff pastry and cut it into squares (important). Fill every square with a heaped spoon of your prepared curd mass, fold the corners over and guide them into the center. Press together there and at the seams. Off into the oven. Bake them with 160 °C…
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Dear all - how many years I have been absent ... I didn't count and don't know it. The most important thing for me is: I am here again, among so many lovely and supportive people. Only this counts, nothing else. There are moments in life where I don't understand life. Good things happened but bad as well. you win when you know how to deal with it and don't give up on yourself. Happy to talk to with you again, today is a good day. 😇 PS: my giant H. forsteriana called "Nemesis" is still alive. And ... my home is too small meanwhile.
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Contractors in Tampa
by Brian M- 0 replies
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Hi all. Can anyone in the Tampa area recommend a good contractor? I need a bathroom remodeled in a condo in South Tampa. I don't live local so I want to be able to find someone I can trust show up when they say they will. Thanks!
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Full fight highlights: Tim Tszyu puts Tony Harrison to SLEEP! | Mainevent | Fox Sports | Boxing FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA 353K views 2 days ago New
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What a mess - do not click any of the scam links
by UK_Palms- 11 replies
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Just a heads up that similar links that were spammed onto another online forum resulted in users having personal information and credit credit details stolen. Do not open the posts. Certainly do not risk clicking any links in there by mistake. The site must have been hit by bots or ransomware/Trojan or something. I have noticed it more and more in recent weeks. They are hoping someone accidentally clicks a link and they get your details from your desktop. Be careful. Hopefully mods can take them down but there is like 20+ pages of it spammed. This is certainly the worst case of it I have ever seen. Very annoying as we can’t see the most recent legitimate posts o…
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4:56 Will Sparks & New World Sound - LSD (Official Music Video) Spinnin' Records
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How to kill a tree without cutting it?
by Hardypalms- 1 follower
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Hi Is there a way to kill a tree (Not a palm) without cutting it? Thanks Pat
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Tobacco Mosaic virus
by Darold Petty- 0 replies
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My garden is very small, and every square foot of area is important. I have had two, successive Iochroma plants infected by this virus. Therefore, it is present in the soil. I am resigned to using a decorative ceramic pot and plant above ground in this spot for an extended period. Innertube research says the virus can remain viable in soil for up to one year. If I let this spot remain fallow for two years would that be sufficient to insure freedom from future infection ? Thanks for your thoughts and experiences with this problem.
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Abrolhos Islands Western Australia
by sandgroper- 5 replies
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Having a week off work at the Abrolhos Islands just north of Perth, not a bad way to spend a few days.
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Golf has changed in the way of all things over the years. Bing Crosby’s Clambake is sponsored by AT&T and in no way resembles the phenomenal laid-back tournament that he created. However, the magnificent Monterey peninsula is still displayed completely in the golf tournament aired this week for all to see. It is one enchanted place, so beautiful that it is numbing. It is one of those special places on our planet where no one cannot be completely awed. I remember the first time that I played Pebble Beach, I felt that I would see a leprechaun at the edge of the enchanted forest. It is one of my most favorite places on earth. The 17 mile drive is exceptional b…
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Vehicle hail damage
by JohnAndSancho- 3 replies
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Never had to deal with this before, but all of this sounds too good to be true. For those who don't know, I'm a hotel manager in East Texas and here in Fabulous Hunts Vegas, we had a significant hail storm not too long ago. I had a guest checking into the hotel tonight with an obvious hail repair shirt on, and I casually mentioned that my daily driver car was absolutely trashed. He took a look at my car and offered me a free rental car, said that he could get my insurance deductible waived, and offered to pay me to use my vehicle as before/after photos plus pay me for referrals. I mean, I'll be honest, my car got absolutely hammered, every single …
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NFL 2022 Playoff thread
by JohnAndSancho- 0 replies
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I'm a Saints fan so I haven't had much to get excited about, but excuse me while I scream DUUUUUUUVAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL
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Favorite Rum
by edbrown_III- 1 follower
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I used to be a inveterate beer drinker but getting older I enjoy spirits. My favorite is : Barrolito ꙳꙳꙳
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Favorite Rum
by edbrown_III- 0 replies
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I used to be a inveterate beer drinker but getting older I enjoy spirits. My favorite is : Barrolito ꙳꙳꙳
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A toast to a new year...
by Silas_Sancona- 1 reply
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..To continuing to explore new horizons and new plants ..and critters ....And continuing to enjoy the ones mastered.. ..To always having wall-less views and perspective.. Sunsets and all.. Chase the late nights. Don't fear the awe of nature.. Be, think, and live Authentically.. And never ever getting trapped, lulled, or lured into a box or a tunnel.... Open those eyes, and views.. Don't be this guy.. Accept change.. Never stop exploring new roads.. ....Always remember to stop to check out who is hanging out in the flowers or among the leaves along the way... It…
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Merry Christmas PalmTalk!
by GottmitAlex- 1 follower
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. May God bless you always. Gott mit uns, Alex
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