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Bat houses

Have I mentioned that bats would love the flight path over a pool conversion in order to drink? Permaculture principles state that one of the desires of a permaculture location is to provide habitat for native animals. Habitat should include: … Continue reading

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“[Breast] Size Matters” billboard down, controversy over

Source: “[Breast] Size Matters” billboard down, controversy over So I decided to post this because I’m amused. I’ve been hanging out a lot lately with non-“old white guys” and I love it. I unfortunately am an old white guy. I … Continue reading

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Why There Are No GMO Oats (and Probably Never Will Be) – Modern Farmer

There are many reasons there are no genetically modified oats. But the main one is money. Source: Why There Are No GMO Oats (and Probably Never Will Be) – Modern Farmer Never is a long long time. We will certainly … Continue reading

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Thousands of dragonfly larvae

In my pool conversions. One in particular has a huge range of different sizes. That is probably mostly a difference in ages but there may be different species as well. The bottom of the pool is probably in the neighborhood … Continue reading

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Beepocalypse Myth Handbook: Dissecting claims of pollinator collapse | Genetic Literacy Project

By the way, if you were not aware of it, the “genetic literacy project” is a Monsanto funded research laboratory whose mission is to scientifically show that smoking does _not_ cause cancer. Just so you know After a decade of … Continue reading

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Crime In The Fields: How Monsanto And Scofflaw Farmers Hurt Soybeans In Arkansas

A new type of genetically engineered crop {sold by Monsanto ed:note} is tempting farmers to use a weedkiller illegally. The illicit chemical use has damaged nearby crops and provoked conflict among neighbors. Source: Crime In The Fields: How Monsanto And … Continue reading

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An Important New Reason to Keep Pesticides Away from Children

Children exposed to insecticides inside their homes have a 47 percent higher risk of developing certain cancers in childhood, according to a new report. Source: An Important New Reason to Keep Pesticides Away from Children And this is just looking … Continue reading

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Bee mimic

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Monsanto draws state heat over drift

The Monsanto Co. caught the attention — and much of the aggravation — of the pesticide committee of the state Plant Board on Monday as it tried to address damage wrought by the illegal spraying of dicamba on some cotton … Continue reading

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Meet Luca, the Ancestor of All Living Things

The team identified 355 genes that trace to the last ancestor by phylogenetic criteria. The idea of how LUCA could be found came when a researcher from Martin’s group was giving her 20-minute summary of a Masters thesis in bioinformatics. … Continue reading

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