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by SoccerMom
Fri May 23, 2008 6:08 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines
Replies: 2699
Views: 1921697

Re: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines

France, Spain, and many other European countries have figured out these windmills are a joke, which is why they are being powered by up to 80 percent nuclear. Now if the US would just get a clue and stop being blinded by the $$$! I wondered where they were taking those blades too. Maybe the Alleghen...
by SoccerMom
Fri May 23, 2008 5:57 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Name That Tune
Replies: 404
Views: 372988

Re: Name That Tune

I was just reading about it this morning, what a horrible accident! Very fitting song to post Watcher, I love that one too.
by SoccerMom
Thu May 22, 2008 12:39 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines
Replies: 2699
Views: 1921697

Re: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines

Speaking of "gargantuan industrial wind turbines", did anyone else see the wind turbine blades being transported along 550 in Warriors Mark yesterday? Wow, "Oversized Load" indeed. You truly cannot fathom their size until you see them in person, and I just saw the blades!
by SoccerMom
Thu May 08, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Ice Mt gypsy moths
Replies: 38
Views: 20654

Re: Ice Mt gypsy moths

This article is in today's Centre Daily Times. Click on the link below so you can read the comments. This is what we could be facing: http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/577276.html Your turn: Gyspy moths driving you nuts? Gypsy moths, anyone? They're out and they're driving you nuts already...
by SoccerMom
Sat May 03, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Ice Mt gypsy moths
Replies: 38
Views: 20654

Re: Ice Mt gypsy moths

Good one my2cents! In all serious though, from everything I've read I think the benefits of spraying Bt to control gypsy moths far outweigh any potential risks. tf
by SoccerMom
Fri May 02, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Poetry Connection
Topic: Molded Expressions
Replies: 0
Views: 1675

Molded Expressions

In memory of David Auman 1975-2008 Molded Expressions By David Auman As a child I would go to the playground on rainy days when other children stayed home. The empty swings and slides stood against the gray mist background like sheet covered furniture in an empty house. I knelt on the muddy ground p...
by SoccerMom
Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:30 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Name That Tune
Replies: 404
Views: 372988

Re: Name That Tune

"You Shook Me All Night Long" ... by I just can't remember. I won't google it, so anyone else know?
by SoccerMom
Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Ice Mt gypsy moths
Replies: 38
Views: 20654

Re: Ice Mt gypsy moths

In the US, EPA regulates label requirements for pesticides. EPA does not require pesticide companies to list inert ingredients, only the percent of the product that is comprised of inert ingredients, which are sometimes more toxic than the active ingredients. That's why its important use a pesticide...
by SoccerMom
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Ice Mt gypsy moths
Replies: 38
Views: 20654

Re: Ice Mt gypsy moths

Bt produces natural protein insecticides that have been used by organic farmers for five decades. On the other hand I found this on the Sierra Club Canada's web site: http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/programs/health-environment/pesticides/bt-fact-sheet.shtml B.t. Bacillus thuringiensis Fact Sheet G...
by SoccerMom
Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:11 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: What would you say to someone considering moving to Tyrone?
Replies: 12
Views: 7713

Re: What would you say to someone considering moving to Tyrone?

I don't live in Tyrone, but I would say the cost of living is fairly inexpensive; houses are cheap, and with the new highway we are starting to see it become a bedroom community for State College workers. Tyrone is an excellent school district, recently receiving nation-wide awards and recognition. ...
by SoccerMom
Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Ice Mt gypsy moths
Replies: 38
Views: 20654

Re: Ice Mt gypsy moths

PA DCNR uses Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in its gypsy moth spraying program, which I believe is what Ag Air is proposing. Bt is nonchemical and is supposed to affect only leaf-eating caterpillars. The bacteria is sprayed on the tree's foliage and remains effective for about a week. Caterpillars inge...
by SoccerMom
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:34 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines
Replies: 2699
Views: 1921697

Re: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines

Honey bees are being imported from other countries to be interbreded with our own native species to produce certain traits, such as disease resistance. Pretty ironic, eh? Also, some beekeeper supplement their stock with imported honey bees. This is getting way off topic, but if you are interesting i...
by SoccerMom
Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines
Replies: 2699
Views: 1921697

Re: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines

This was just published today on the American Beekeeping Federation's web site: http://www.abfnet.org/node/41 CCD May Be Linked To Virus From Australia, Scientists Say; ABF Seeks Moratorium On Imports The determination that Colony Collapse Disorder might be linked to a virus imported with Australian...
by SoccerMom
Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines
Replies: 2699
Views: 1921697

Re: Windmills on Ice Mountain - Gamesa Wind Turbines

There are many theories about why the honey bees are dying off, and most likely it is a result of several factors. One pathogen in particular, Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV), has appeared in almost every case, making it a prime suspect as the cause of the collapse, as a marker for some other c...
by SoccerMom
Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Fishing tournament
Replies: 7
Views: 4562

Re: Fishing tournament

We may have to do that, my son loves to fish. For an eight-year-old who is very active, he will sit for hours fishing (as long as he gets a nibble now and then!).

Isn't there a fishing tournament coming up at Reservior park for kids? Anyone have any details?