The first human-made plastic was invented in 1862. The development of plastics has come from the use of natural plastic materials (e.g., chewing gum, shellac) to the use of chemically modified natural materials (e.g., rubber, nitrocellulose, collagen, galalite) and finally to completely synthetic molecules (e.g., bakelite, epoxy, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene).
The most common ailment to bamboo is sooty mold, which is cosmetic and does not harm the plant. Aphids secrete a nectar which the ants harvest. Sooty mold grows on the fecal residue of the aphids. The best way to prevent the sooty mold from getting started is to control the ants. Ant stakes or Spectracide granules and other approved products work well to keep the ants away from your bamboo. Insecticidal soap can be also used to kill the aphids.
Affected plant with black sooty mold on the leaves
Mealy Bugs – Black Sooty Mold / Fungus
Leaves have white, cottony splotches and then have black sooty fungus on the leaves and nodes of the plant. Contact spray usually does not work because it does not reach the spots where they hide. The best treatment for this is Orthonex (or a similar systemic insecticide).
Mealy Bug on a bamboo node with Black Sooty Mold / Fungus all around.
I would like to make fiberglass headlight covers for my suzuki burgman 650. I don’t have a spare headlight to build fabricate on top of. is it possible to use the headlights on the scooter? maybe use some saran wrap and use the release wax on top of that and go from there?
They are made of cellulose. Cellulose is plant-matter. These are natural sponges.
Some sponges are made of foam rubber. Rubber is also natural (generally,) though there are some synthetic rubbers on the market. I suspect your looking at the sponge-package would be quite revealing.
cel·lu·lose
Pronunciation: 'sel-y&-"lOs, -"lOz
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from cellule living cell, from New Latin cellula
: a polysaccharide (C6H10O5)x of glucose units that constitutes the chief part of the cell walls of plants, occurs naturally in such fibrous products as cotton and kapok, and is the raw material of many manufactured goods (as paper, rayon, and cellophane)
June 26th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I think you would enjoy this Stormtrooper cookie. A taste of vanilla with a hint of intergalactic evil.
June 27th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Mostly by trial and error.
The first human-made plastic was invented in 1862. The development of plastics has come from the use of natural plastic materials (e.g., chewing gum, shellac) to the use of chemically modified natural materials (e.g., rubber, nitrocellulose, collagen, galalite) and finally to completely synthetic molecules (e.g., bakelite, epoxy, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene).
Here's a good article defining polymers:
This one has the history:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastics
July 6th, 2010 at 2:38 am
#Polymer #science is a dedicated field of chemistry dealing with plastic, molded material, and synthetic fibers:
July 14th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
the mold is now being lifted in place
July 24th, 2010 at 2:16 am
i like pouring beeswax onto pine cones, it makes for a great little fire starter..
July 24th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Being a teacher is about having the willingness to make the best of what we’ve been given, even if it’s not what fits the mold.
July 27th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
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August 1st, 2010 at 2:57 am
RT @TINMANN66 I cant wait!! Mold me:-) I have to see what my schedule like 1st sweetie until then keep ur body mag ready!
August 2nd, 2010 at 9:08 pm
now that wouldn’t build character no would it? lol PMSL!!!
August 3rd, 2010 at 11:49 am
♥ City Of Delusion by Muse #lastfm: amazon:
August 7th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
love the view at 2:14 lol
August 21st, 2010 at 7:48 am
i got mine Monday!
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Aphids – Black Sooty Mold / Fungus
The most common ailment to bamboo is sooty mold, which is cosmetic and does not harm the plant. Aphids secrete a nectar which the ants harvest. Sooty mold grows on the fecal residue of the aphids. The best way to prevent the sooty mold from getting started is to control the ants. Ant stakes or Spectracide granules and other approved products work well to keep the ants away from your bamboo. Insecticidal soap can be also used to kill the aphids.
Affected plant with black sooty mold on the leaves
Mealy Bugs – Black Sooty Mold / Fungus
Leaves have white, cottony splotches and then have black sooty fungus on the leaves and nodes of the plant. Contact spray usually does not work because it does not reach the spots where they hide. The best treatment for this is Orthonex (or a similar systemic insecticide).
Mealy Bug on a bamboo node with Black Sooty Mold / Fungus all around.
August 23rd, 2010 at 2:07 am
I would like to make fiberglass headlight covers for my suzuki burgman 650. I don’t have a spare headlight to build fabricate on top of. is it possible to use the headlights on the scooter? maybe use some saran wrap and use the release wax on top of that and go from there?
August 26th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
They are made of cellulose. Cellulose is plant-matter. These are natural sponges.
Some sponges are made of foam rubber. Rubber is also natural (generally,) though there are some synthetic rubbers on the market. I suspect your looking at the sponge-package would be quite revealing.
cel·lu·lose
Pronunciation: 'sel-y&-"lOs, -"lOz
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from cellule living cell, from New Latin cellula
: a polysaccharide (C6H10O5)x of glucose units that constitutes the chief part of the cell walls of plants, occurs naturally in such fibrous products as cotton and kapok, and is the raw material of many manufactured goods (as paper, rayon, and cellophane)
August 26th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
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