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These are my photos of the Jimsonweed growing in a pot that had Marigolds. It planted itself again this year.  They call it a weed because it has a strange odor. I think the plant is beautiful. Here you can see one of the Marigolds underneath the plant. Some Common Names

This is scary even though it could be useful.  They'er so small they could go anywhere.  They could invade your privacy, bring diseases and who know what else. The problem with this robot bee is the wire, not very practical. The next video shows what might happen someday. Published on Apr 28, 2014 NewBees -- The future is already here: www.robobees.info "If we carry on with chemically intensive agriculture model, it is quite possible that we may affect our pollinating insects to such a degree that we reach a global "pollination crisis". This is the imaginary future we do not want. This future where bees and the biodiversity they help maintain, have finally fallen victim to chemically intensive industrial agriculture."

I was hoping to make a little money by joining Google AdSense. That was when I noticed I had an unbelievable number of views from Russia. As soon as I stopped putting AdSense ads on my blog the Russian views gradually declined until they stopped altogether. From Russia Date on left. # of views on right Now the statistics look more realistic even though I can't understand why France is so high. Something strange is going on.   The statistics are not real.   I'm finished with Adsense.  Besides, the blog looks better without ads. Maybe I'll also just stop looking at the statistics; but I'm curious. Do you have any thoughts?

It worked! I transplanted an outdoor clover weed into a flowerpot and brought it inside.  See how the three transplants spread out in an even almost  symmetrical way.  Below I played around with a side shoot image.

The stove is reflected off the glass cover of a framed flower drawing. Here I was able to get a sharper image with the sacrifice of size. Finally the color sketch effect I made using an online editing site.

I forgot where I got this menu; silly but fun.

These apples are located in the town of Winchester, Virginia.   I found all of these photos on the web.  I've seen some of them in real life. This stethoscope apple is at the entrance to the medical center. Here's a List with Locations

I copied these notes from various Wikipedia articles and images from the web. Preparation for Battle  "Once the legion (about 3,000-6,000 men) had deployed on an operation, they would generally march to their objective. There were exceptions when the armies were transported by the Roman navy but even then in most instances this was followed by a march of several days or weeks. The approach to the battlefield was made in several columns, enhancing maneuver. Typically a strong vanguard preceded the main body, and included scouts, cavalry and light troops. A tribune or other officer often accompanied the vanguard to survey the terrain for possible camp locations. Flank and recon elements were also deployed to provide the usual covering security. Behind the vanguard came the main body of heavy infantry. Each legion marched as a distinct formation and was accompanied by its own baggage train. At the end of a day's march, the Romans would typically establish a strong field ...