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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
More Smut Sex change in Campion Flowers
A while back I posted some pictures of the smut fungus Microbotryum violaceum infecting the anthers of white campion .The flower above is a pink campion - probably a hybrid between white campion Silene latifolia and red campion Silene dioica - whose stamens are also full of the brown fungal spores. Both red and white campions exist as separate male and female plants. This fungus fills the anthers of male plants with its spores which are carried from flower to flower by pollinating insects, but it also brings about a change in the sex of female flowers, so that the female structures are suppressed and appendages called staminodes develop into stamen-like structures that produce the fungal spores and attract insects that are fooled into thinking they are collecting pollen grains. So, when the whole local population has been infected with the sex-changing smut fungus, how do you separate the genuine males from the gender switching females?
You need to look closely, under the microscope. If the stamens are simply full of fingal spores, like those above, then you are looking a gender-switching female, but.....
...... if there are a few large pollen grains amongst the tiny fungal spores, then you are looking at a genuine male plant that was infected after the pollen grains began to develop.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Fence post in Fisher mans Ass!!!
This is an emergency room photo of a fisherman who lost control of his high-speed bass boat in West Virginia. Wardens believe that he was traveling at a speed of approximately 75 mph at the time of the accident. He was unable to negotiate a curve in the narrow waterway. Unfortunately for him, upon striking the shoreline and being ejected from the boat, he landed back end first on an old fence post. You can probably picture what happened next, but the picture really says it all. The good news is that after about 6 months, this man made a full recovery after suffering a shattered hip, broken leg, several broken ribs, internal injuries and soft tissue damage. Doctors credited his recovery to the fact that the post lodged itself so tightly that there was little or no blood loss. Now thats got to hurt!!!
DONT DRIVE THAT FISHING BOAT TOO FAST!!!!!
Monday, March 9, 2015
12 Foot Giant Human Uncovered in Jefforsonville Kentucky
12 Foot Giant Human Uncovered in Jefforsonville, Kentucky
New York Times April 2, 1872
New York Times April 2, 1872
Gigantic Human Remains Found
A letter from Kern County, California reports that in digging a grave on the old banks of the Kern River, not long since, there was found a human skeleton seven foot, 5 and a half inches in length. The account says there was placed with it, of eleven flint arrow heads and spear heads, and that.the skull was much larger than the ordinary size of craniums moving around at the present day. A full-grown person placed his head inside the skull, The Louisville Courier Journal, however, tells a bigger story thus- "Workmen in the new fire cistern, in Jeffersonville, Kentucky exhumed, twelve foot from the surface, a part of the skeleton of a giant at least twelve feet high. The skull was badly broken by the workmen, but sufficient of the jaw and face bones were saved to show that it was the remains of a monstrous sized human being,” A shinbone was dug up which measured near three feet in height.”
Giants Ossuary Discovered in a Pennsylvanian Cave
Giants Ossuary Discovered in a Pennsylvanian Cave
Greenville Advance Argus Greenville, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1885 |
Giant Human Skeletons Found
J. H. Porter has a farm near Northeast Erie county, Pa., not many miles from where the Lake Shore Railroad crosses the New York State boundary line. Last week some workmen in Mr. Porters employ came upon the entrance to to a cave, and on entering it, found heaps of bones within. Many skeletons
were complete, and exhibited to the naturalists and archaeologists of the neighborhood. They informed the wondering bystanders that the remains were unmistakably those of giants. The entire village of Northepst was aroused by the discovery, and Sunday hundreds of people from Erie took advantage of their holiday visit to the scene. It was at first conjectured that the remains were those of soldiers killed in battle with Indians that abounded in the vicinity during the last century but the size of the skulls and the length of the leg bones dispelled the theory. So far about a hundred and fifty giant skeletons of powerful proportions have been exhumed and indications point to a second cave eastward, which may probably contain as many more.
Scientists who have exhausted skeletons and made careful measurements of the bones say they are a race of gigantic creatures, compared with which our tallest men would appear as pigmies. There are now arrow heads, stone hatchets or other implements of war with the bodies. Some of the bones are on exhibitation at various stores. One is as thick as a good-sized bucket.
Evidence of the migrations of the Jaredite and Nephites to North America
Greenville Advance Argus Greenville, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1885 |
Giant Human Skeletons Found
J. H. Porter has a farm near Northeast Erie county, Pa., not many miles from where the Lake Shore Railroad crosses the New York State boundary line. Last week some workmen in Mr. Porters employ came upon the entrance to to a cave, and on entering it, found heaps of bones within. Many skeletons
were complete, and exhibited to the naturalists and archaeologists of the neighborhood. They informed the wondering bystanders that the remains were unmistakably those of giants. The entire village of Northepst was aroused by the discovery, and Sunday hundreds of people from Erie took advantage of their holiday visit to the scene. It was at first conjectured that the remains were those of soldiers killed in battle with Indians that abounded in the vicinity during the last century but the size of the skulls and the length of the leg bones dispelled the theory. So far about a hundred and fifty giant skeletons of powerful proportions have been exhumed and indications point to a second cave eastward, which may probably contain as many more.
Scientists who have exhausted skeletons and made careful measurements of the bones say they are a race of gigantic creatures, compared with which our tallest men would appear as pigmies. There are now arrow heads, stone hatchets or other implements of war with the bodies. Some of the bones are on exhibitation at various stores. One is as thick as a good-sized bucket.
Evidence of the migrations of the Jaredite and Nephites to North America
Ancient Giant Human Skeletons Unearthed in Cincinnati Ohio
Ancient Giant Human Skeletons Unearthed in Cincinnati, Ohio
Akron Daily Democrat, August 15, 1902
GIANTS BONES
Found by Sand Pit Digger Near Cincinnati
Thursday afternoon while Jacob Burk, of Bromley, Ky., a suburb of Cincinnati, was at work in the sand pits just east of Bromley, he unearthed what was at first supposed to be the bones of some animal, but on further examination it proved to be the skeleton of a man of gigantic proportions. After further excavating it was discovered that there were two more skeletons of gigantic size, lying alongside of the one which was first discovered. The skeletons were lying in regular order and were in an excellent state of preservation. They were measured and it was found that they averaged about seven feet in height and had massive features and high cheek bones. The bones were well preserved and only in a few places were they disconnected, while the teeth were in excellent condition. The excavation from which they were taken was 30 feet deep.
Akron Daily Democrat, August 15, 1902
GIANTS BONES
Found by Sand Pit Digger Near Cincinnati
Thursday afternoon while Jacob Burk, of Bromley, Ky., a suburb of Cincinnati, was at work in the sand pits just east of Bromley, he unearthed what was at first supposed to be the bones of some animal, but on further examination it proved to be the skeleton of a man of gigantic proportions. After further excavating it was discovered that there were two more skeletons of gigantic size, lying alongside of the one which was first discovered. The skeletons were lying in regular order and were in an excellent state of preservation. They were measured and it was found that they averaged about seven feet in height and had massive features and high cheek bones. The bones were well preserved and only in a few places were they disconnected, while the teeth were in excellent condition. The excavation from which they were taken was 30 feet deep.
Healthy Foods To Burn Fat In Stomach
Healthy Foods To Burn Fat In Stomach
1. Organic eggs are one good source of protein. Research shows that chickens raised in a natural environment produces eggs that are better than those raised in captivity industry. In addition, organic eggs have a protein content with better quality than non-organic eggs. Protein can help to develop muscle tissue and burn fat.
2. Catch fish, most fish we eat today were raised in fish farms. This makes them much less nutritious. Wild caught fish contain more omega 3 fatty acids omega 6 and a bit of bad.
3. Coconut oil - healthy oil is often used by athletes because it is easily converted into energy and can enhance physical performance. The fat in coconut oil does not accumulate in the heart and arteries and so much more healthy than most other types of fat.
4. Almond and wallnuts are healthy foods that help to burn fat. They are rich in protein and healthy fats, and they also help you combat hunger because they can provide a sense of fullness for a longer period of time. Do not eat too much, but make sure to include them in your diet.
5. Berries such as cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are good for your health. Berries are also rich in fiber, slows the absorption of carbohydrates and helps you stay full for a long time. Acai berry is also very good but be sure to buy from reliable sources.
Sources: forum.kompas.com
Ancient Giant Human Skeleton Unearthed in Boston Massachusetts
Ancient Giant Human Skeleton Unearthed in Boston Massachusetts
New York Times, December 21, 1891.
Boston, Mass., Dec. 20.-An Indian sepulcher has been unearthed on "Fish Marsh", in Saugus. The tomb was about seven feet below the surface and it contained the skeleton of a man of enormous proportions, which crumbled to dust upon exposure to the air. The body was buried in a sitting posture, facing the east. Beside the skeleton were found a pipe, a tomahawk blade an arrowhead, an ax and a cylindrical shaped stone. Near the grave an underground passage has been discovered. Excavations are being made for the purpose of exploring the passage. The discoveries were made by workmen who were excavating for building purposes.
New York Times, December 21, 1891.
Boston, Mass., Dec. 20.-An Indian sepulcher has been unearthed on "Fish Marsh", in Saugus. The tomb was about seven feet below the surface and it contained the skeleton of a man of enormous proportions, which crumbled to dust upon exposure to the air. The body was buried in a sitting posture, facing the east. Beside the skeleton were found a pipe, a tomahawk blade an arrowhead, an ax and a cylindrical shaped stone. Near the grave an underground passage has been discovered. Excavations are being made for the purpose of exploring the passage. The discoveries were made by workmen who were excavating for building purposes.
iDevices in the Science Lab
Can you record what you see in a microscope using an iDevice. One of the Science teachers came into the staff room very excited yesterday. She had been working with her senior science class with the normal light microscope looking at red and white blood cells at 400X. They were discussing how they could document their experiment. One of her students just grabbed his iPhone, placed it on the eyepiece of the microscope and took a photograph. Here are the resulting images.
This was so good because the NSW Biology Stage 6 Syllabus states that students must:
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| The pink dot in the top left corner is a white blood cell |
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| These images where use to grid up and count the cells before drawing the diagram. |
This was so good because the NSW Biology Stage 6 Syllabus states that students must:
- use a technique using prepared slides and
- measure the field of view
- performs a first hand investigation using the light microscope and prepared slides to gather information to estimate the size of red and white blood cells and draw scale diagrams of each
The beauty of this is not the use of technology itself but that the technology increased motivation and the subsequent task became easier to perform. The drawing and documentation became a real learning experience and the students were able to contribute to their own learning by discovering new ways of documenting their own experiments.
It would be easy to take this further again. Looking at hormones under an electron microscope would give you beautiful images of crystalline structures. This opens up some great links between art and science. This is itself a discussion that has gained attention lately and one area where a cross curricula project could be beneficial to develop.
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| Progesterone, Estradial, Estrone, Methhotrexate, Testosterone,and Diethylstilbeshol |
These are images of hormones as seen under a microscope, from the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University.
I would love to hear how you have used iDevices in your science lessons. Include them in the comments section so we can share these ideas with others. Science teachers do get to do some pretty cool stuff.
To see what is possible check out Princeton Universitys 2011 Art of Science winners.
Related Article: Great microscope accessory
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/04/ipad-accessories-for-learning.html
To see what is possible check out Princeton Universitys 2011 Art of Science winners.
http://www.princeton.edu/artofscience/gallery2011/index.php%3Fp=1.html
Related Article: Great microscope accessory
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/04/ipad-accessories-for-learning.html
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Giant Megalithic Maritime Archaic Skulls Displayed in Maine
Giant Megalithic, Maritime Archaic Skulls Displayed in Maine
Poster from the ground breaking documentary, The Mystery of the Lost Red Paint People. The Discovery of a Prehistoric North American Sea Culture. Stone mounds with doorway lintels and Megalithic standing stones found in North America
Advanced seafaring culture lived in New England 7000 years ago.
http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/paint.html
Lewiston Evening Journal, July 25, 1907
It is likely that the visitors of the Tercentennial, either at Bath or at Popham, may have
the privilege of seeing skeletons of two of the magnificent specimens of physical manhood
such as the American Indian of the days Sebenio, Samoset, Nahanada and Sansoa really
were. Which, being interpreted, is that when James Perkins dug the cellar of his house at
Popham Beach, on the knoll next north of the Riverside Hotel, the skeletons unearthed, who
were, in life from six to seven feet in height, giants in fact. Mr. Perkins took the jaw bone of
one of these Indians and placed it on his own face. It completely encased his jaw and he is a
pretty good sized man. Mr. Perkins gathered all the bones of these two skeletons together
and placed them in a barrel and reinterred them so. It is proposed to dig up the barrel and
have the bones set together to illustrate what manner of inhabitants Weymouth and
Popham discovered in the earliest years of the 17th century when they arrived in this
section of Maine.
Advanced seafaring culture lived in New England 7000 years ago.
http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/paint.html
Lewiston Evening Journal, July 25, 1907
It is likely that the visitors of the Tercentennial, either at Bath or at Popham, may have
the privilege of seeing skeletons of two of the magnificent specimens of physical manhood
such as the American Indian of the days Sebenio, Samoset, Nahanada and Sansoa really
were. Which, being interpreted, is that when James Perkins dug the cellar of his house at
Popham Beach, on the knoll next north of the Riverside Hotel, the skeletons unearthed, who
were, in life from six to seven feet in height, giants in fact. Mr. Perkins took the jaw bone of
one of these Indians and placed it on his own face. It completely encased his jaw and he is a
pretty good sized man. Mr. Perkins gathered all the bones of these two skeletons together
and placed them in a barrel and reinterred them so. It is proposed to dig up the barrel and
have the bones set together to illustrate what manner of inhabitants Weymouth and
Popham discovered in the earliest years of the 17th century when they arrived in this
section of Maine.
Monday, March 2, 2015
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