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Jul 30, 2020 04:32:26   #
David Martin wrote:
The FDA is not warning about "denatured alcohol."
They are warning about methanol, i.e. methyl alcohol, often known as "wood alcohol."
Methanol is toxic and can be absorbed through the skin. It may cause blindness, seizures or death when ingested.

The hand sanitizers in question, largely from Mexico, have been found to contain methanol (not denatured alcohol) despite having ethanol listed on the label. These product are potentially toxic, especially to children.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol to which additional chemicals have been added to discourage people from drinking it. The chemicals typically cause a foul odor, foul taste or nausea. However the added chemical could be methanol, in which case it certainly could be "incrementally unhealthy". Note that this is not a new "decision."

Jerry is right to advocate for washing with soap and water. Soap and water kill far more "germs" compared to hand sanitizers, which should always be a second choice for use when soap and water are not available.
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Does not denatured ethyl alcohol use ten percent Methyl alcohol as a denaturant? At least in the US.
It MAY be higher %age than that.
It is often called " methylated spirits"
That would explain the poisonous quality.
Methyl alcohol is not made by fermentation, but by destructive distillation of celulose.
Bill
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Jul 30, 2020 04:24:17   #
Tom DePuy wrote:
Yes that is it.
What site did you use??
I tried 2 different ones and could not find it on either of them.
Thanks for the ID.

Tom


Simply ask google " what beetle has large black eyes"?
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Jul 30, 2020 03:52:43   #
hrblaine wrote:
Is there a naturalist here that can tell us what "bee" that is? Thanks! Harry


The yellow 'lump' on the two legs is pollen.
The females share a community tunnel, in bare ground, with numerous chambers. Each stocked with pollen and one egg.
This probably is the Agepostemon Sweat Bee.
Agepostemon virescens.
The last two the same, I believe, just no dusting with pollen yet.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 18:12:06   #
newtoyou wrote:
Don't have to look.
The Eyes of Laura Mars?
No , Alaus oculatus. The Eyed Elater. A 'Click' beetle.
About 1.5 inches long, flies well, and if placed upside down on a large empty can they make a loud noise as they snap and fly into the air to right themselves.
May live a few weeks on honey and a few drops of water every few days. Then stage and shoot at your convenience.
Nicely shot, as well.
Bill


And by the way, those are not eyes. Just spots. Thought to be defensive.
The eyes are tiny and at sides of front.
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Jul 29, 2020 18:07:35   #
Tom DePuy wrote:
I have posted these here because you are all so great at bug and insect ID,
I have been looking at cant find what they are. I have already tried a couple of bug and insect ID site's to no avail.

Thanks in advance,

Tom


Don't have to look.
The Eyes of Laura Mars?
No , Alaus oculatus. The Eyed Elater. A 'Click' beetle.
About 1.5 inches long, flies well, and if placed upside down on a large empty can they make a loud noise as they snap and fly into the air to right themselves.
May live a few weeks on honey and a few drops of water every few days. Then stage and shoot at your convenience.
Nicely shot, as well.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 16:24:48   #
Mr. B wrote:
This vixen visits my back yard every day looking for offerings of varmints I have left for her and the pups. Nothing goes to waste around here


A total of four good shots.
I would eat the squirrels myself.
In a potpie, mmmm.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 15:44:20   #
Steve V wrote:
Thanks for your input. The second shot is just before it drops straight down from 50 ft or more and catches tiny bluefish fry. I have been trying to get them just as they hit the surface but they are so quick I usually only get the splash.


That action would eliminate the Skimmer.
True to it's name it 'skims' the water with mandible in the water and snap up the fish they hit.
Terns dive.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 15:38:51   #
All with new to me Canon EOS M50 mirrorless.
I am sold. Helps see subject much better, better focusing.
And fast, am missing less shots. Have a couple dozen FD and EF lenses and the converters. Some shots.
Kilroy was here became popular in WWII.
No one knows the true origin.
This cinder block tower is part of a water monitoring station from the 50's.
The insulation is a foam. This has been carved here since mid 50's, to my direct knowledge.
It may wash out in a few more years.
The Crownsville Hospital is off limits to traspassing and photos. Saw two guards.
My camera was set to full auto, it shot this picture by itself, I swear it.
This place was among the worst institutions of it's type.
I knew a women who worked there. She made the Wicked Witch of the North look like Florence Nightingale.
The gourds were a surprise. Volunteers in a garden.
I steamed one and tried it with butter and thyme.
Not fit to eat. Bitter and mushy before tender.
Bill

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Kilroy was here

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Crownsville State Hospital for the Negro Insane

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Jul 29, 2020 14:27:39   #
Steve V wrote:
I have been trying to get some bird shots while quarantined on the beach. Anyway I realize I don't know the name of this guy or many of the names at all. Any help or comments appreciated.

F13 1/1000 ISO 900 on first 800 on 2 and 3.


By the way, if I may, where in New Jersey were these taken?
I have been involved in building a couple houses in Sea Isle City.
Shore bird paradise. Especially the marsh.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 13:50:58   #
Retired CPO wrote:
We got a whole series of this guy. Anyone know what's going on with this Alligator? Tony? Anybody?


Would you mind posting more of the series?
One may hold more info.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 13:47:20   #
riderxlx wrote:
About a month or so ago, I saw this little lonely Orchid discarded in the pet food aisle at the local ghetto Kroger store. I just have sucker weakness for this kind of stuff. Wait until I post my kitty cat pictures and you will see. It looked pretty bad and was marked down to 3 bucks. I took this baby home. This was just a month ago.
Look at her now, and those who know, Orchids grow very slow.
I wish I had shot some pictures of her when I got her. One flower had dropped dead already.

The story goes with the pictures and the pictures go with the story.

Nikon D200 with Nikon AF 28-80 Lens. Camera set to A, auto.
Used Light Room Classic and LR CC to auto adjust and just slightly tweak exposure and contrast.

Now, for all you HOGGERS who have house and outdoor plants and flowers, the magic sauce I have found that works miracles for my Orchids and this little baby I am posting is living proof of this natural stuff I have been using and the plants LOVE IT. I add SuperThrive to the watering bowl. I have been using this new stuff which is a real miracle, it is called Worm Tea. I get it from Florida and and OH WOW ! Do my babies love it? Check it out.
About a month or so ago, I saw this little lonely ... (show quote)


Congratulations
You are now an honerary Nero Wolfe Orchid Club member.
Fine save.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 13:38:48   #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Called that even though it is a Wasp. The Females are flightless. Tinusbum's post from earlier today prompted me to go out and capture one of the males flying around my yard... Here is the result before I let it go...Even though the males have no stinger, I was leery of it...


Tho stingless, they can bite.
Can draw a bit of blood.
Mandibles slim but sharp.
Guess to hold the female better during mating.
Males die quickly, females live a month, that I am sure of.
Keep with an inch of just moist sand in a tight lidded shoe type plastic box, vented. You do not want it loose in the house.
A golf ball size rock in the middle.
Feed a few drops of honey, dripped on the rock. Give a spritz of water on the rock before feeding.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 13:15:04   #
Steve V wrote:
I have been trying to get some bird shots while quarantined on the beach. Anyway I realize I don't know the name of this guy or many of the names at all. Any help or comments appreciated.

F13 1/1000 ISO 900 on first 800 on 2 and 3.


While not advisable to argue with a lady, one can disagree.
I second Common Tern.
This a mature and in breeding plumage one.
Very similar to Fosters Tern.
Note difference in proximity of black cap to bill difference between Skimmer and Tern.
And of course, the mandible.
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 12:58:03   #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful shot, Bill. Looks like they are getting pretty big. Unfortunately, I haven't had that many this year. The fact the I don't have a lot of milkweed could be the logical explanation.


Start now for blooms in 2002 or 03.
Collect wild seeds, correcct plant, Common Milkweed.
Let dry a month.
Refrigerate from then till February.
Plant in peat and sand. Keep just moist in a sunny location.
Hope.
Whan they have a few leaves, pot up.
Put out in June or so.
A perenial, will grow for the next year's flowers ( or the next).
Bill
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Jul 29, 2020 10:40:17   #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I found this unknow little flying beetle laying in the bottom of the dog's outdoor water bowl when I freshened it this morning. I picked it out with tweezers and brought it in and staged it for a focus stacking session. Because it was in the water for quite some time it was very supple so I was able to move its legs and antenna where most other specimens are far too stiff to get into a good position.

It is yet another specimen that found its way to me. I also rescued a female jumping spider that walked in the door while it was open and hopefully she will find a convenient home on our porch where I will be able to see her from time to time.
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By the way, an aquarium or five gallon bucket, half full, or half empty, of water will attract many insects, including water beetles and bugs, scarabs (Phaneaus vindex), and many others.
Bill
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