#insect eggs are a huge no no and no washed hands and stuff

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I keep saying, "I'm a trash can" and "I'm a raccoon", and I've had my loved ones yell "NORMAL people would have had a DISGUST reaction to that before putting it into their mouths!!!" at me getting food poisoning from eating... less than pristine things I "found" forgotten around my place...

But now I'm kind of worried. :'D

Fun fact: I'm autistic and some foods make me gag from texture or smell. But apparently none of that is because they are not actually fit for human consumption in the first place, it seems...

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Ways To Eradicate Mosquito

You may have just one of the peskiest critters in your yard at the moment. They are a huge nuisance, although they could possibly be minuscule. Mosquitoes are a homeowner's nightmare. But do not stress. You can find approaches keep them out -- and also to receive them out of your garden there. It stinks, and you probably don't want to douse yourself each single time you have to measure outside, although repellent spray is useful. We are going to present some approaches to continue to keep mosquitoes off, followed by a few means for preventing them. Some of these methods are endorsed by scientific exploration, although many others have merely anecdotal signs. All these methods are safe and economical, therefore they truly are worth a go.

Employ chemical repellent

There is absolutely no getting around the fact that if you understand you're definitely going to be more in an mosquito-infested atmosphere for over a few momemts, you have to employ a bug repellent which has DEET, the most common active ingredient in these repellents, to eliminate them. It is actually beneficial for yourself to checkout Buzz B-Gone Reviews to recognize the particulars of this particular item.

Bug repellents is likely to probably be tagged using the percentage of DEET higher proportions do not necessarily get the job done , although they feature; nevertheless they last longer. Repellents which contain DEET can get the job done out of 20 percent to 30 percent continue about five per day with two hours, also dosages . Make use of the product as directed, making certain to keep it away from open wounds and spray it in a well-ventilated place. Mosquito defense is a lot more than that cooling device that appeals to a person's attention on account of the cool LED light it releases.

Instead, repellents also have already been accepted by the EPA powerful. The products finishes the same manner DEET spray may or will not hurt clothing. However, it's well worth noting that DEET remains known as that the golden standard.

Put out mosquito traps

You also want to reduce their figures however potential, in addition to preventing insects away. 1 means todo so will be to utilize mosquito cubes around patios or doorways. These cubes work by luring in mosquitoes and killing them , however, they just work within a certain radius, so so you will desire to set these. Most need ability to conduct a buff that stinks the mosquitoes inside, using a AC socket for power or propane.

You can create your very own cubes that are small-scale out of vessel lovers or plastic soda bottles. Many folks even find that leaving a dish of water out brings and drowns mosquitoes. These DIY options are most useful touse when a few mosquitoes find their way indoors, as opposed to attempting to use the whole mosquito population to be controlled by these.

Burn citronella candles

Citronella oil is said to function as an all mosquito repellent, and you're going to find. However, the candles include so specialists are doubtful in their effectiveness, a minimal proportion of oil which spreads quickly. Some people swear by them, and also most have excellent critiques on consumer sites. These candles may be well worth a try in case you enjoy the look of candlelight, but maintain the insect spray within reach in the event the end pops up. This attribute makes Buzz B-Gone wash to carry anywhere that you maneuver. The pig killer matches into some little area so you could percent it in your tiny suitcase or backpack during the time that you are touring.

Use key oils

If you can't endure the odor of insect spray there are growing signs that services and products really are effective at warding off mosquitoes. Note that the effective ingredient is OLE, not lavender oil, and it is a substance that is different altogether , or oil of lemon eucalyptus. The CDC does not recommend it but it's otherwise harmless to employ into this skin as long as you maintain it far from the own eyes.

Some people spray diffuse additional key oils such as peppermint, peppermint, peppermint , or lavender to attempt to find reduce algae eaters. The National Institute of Health has found limited evidence however they don't so they might be well worth a shot as long as you have a repellent available in hand smell fine.

Burn egg cartons

1 method that's common in Canada could be that the burning off of java cup sleeves or cherry cartons. Maintain a close watch about it and if you're going to try out this, then make sure to burn off up the stuff.

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battle-words

You're going to pay for this! I don't care if you get eaten by a giant cannibal iguana or something worse, but the day is coming when we are going to have to deal with your kind We will be able to do it though and that day has come So prepare yourselves! Prepare yourselves for the annihilation of all that is not pure! Konchu collector Bloodbath Operation: catch a gator You take the gun from your nearest follower and spring your trap You hear the warrior grunt as he flies back into the wall You jump over the counter before it could retreat to grab what was rightfully yours The prey gets away though, landing on its feet from several feet away --ending: IT NEVER GAVE UP-- "Well what do you know, seems like a sport did survive! Bite your toungues With your prey caught and killed you interrogate the one you captured about all the rules of this 'training area' and whatever place you were in Not that it really mattered to you, but knowledge is power and you have lots of that right now after killing this chatty captive You allowed your followers to feast on the meat of your catch and munch on chewy bits of your victim yourself It wouldn't do if your underlings got stronger than you! Bite! Primal ponds They tell you that this is primals You find your way to a tiny island with bleachers What strange place is this 'gym'? You leap from the shore onto one of the many rocks making up this 'island' and find yourself squinting at the glaring arena A hippopotas sits in the water, blinking at you Gator run You aim yourself at the nearest section of the river and gauge any predators lurking They tell you the much about crocs but is that a huge shape? You see several different animals in the murky depths but as your head rests on the cool mud bank your vision starts to blur and burn A hot breath blasts out of the watery grave as your lungs scream for air In a moment everything fades Hunters heaven Staring at it through a look of worry you are surprised at the mans sudden smile You give him a huge grin and wave Why is he smiling? Surely he knows hes going to die soon? Oh right, this is primals That would be your little inside joke Just before the horn sounds you remember: in primal, you can talk to the animals Posionous pair Beautiful colours you have never seen before, you and Gwen stand in front of a small pond She giggles, they sound like little silver bells ANYA----CHECKERS-- Bite or kiss? You snap up in bed and flick on the lamp You follow her gaze to a tiny Rex It isn't larger than a cat but if this island has what you think it has, then it's a very dangerous cat indeed Cold blooded combo Your ears prick up as you listen There is someone crying and sobbing on the other side of the classroom wall This is enough to distract even the most studious of students Who are you? A nobody, or a nice gal trying to do the right thing? Nice gal Grab your stuff and put a foot out of bed and-- profanities in Swahili fill your head as you realize you're not wearing shoes Just socks Newlywed game hunter Two, almost Identical bikini clad women carrying webbed seat cushions on their heads hop down from the dugout canoe and bundle across the sand toward you One walks behind you and suddenly a thong slips onto your head An older woman in a cross-over dress covers her eyes Dragon's tail The tiny, purple-striped tiger hatchling sprouts a foot long tail and gulps down its first lizard Babytown Three months later you find yourself as in charge instructor for a class of twenty new hatchlings Only a year since your own candling and already you are an instructor takes a bit of getting used to New 'keepers are delivered to the class every two weeks Or d'oeurve Dip the end of a crispy shrimp into the pungent sauce and shovel it in A tall man pours more of the sauce into your wooden bowl as you it up without looking up from the wok Strangely delicious Smokes billows from cracks in the golden bowl that used to house the Lords and Ladies Dance with dragons You sit on the edge of a cement stadium block, head in hands, sobbing The deep pit in the center has been blocked off indefinitely The dragons know when something is unsafe One by one, keepers walk out of the hospital together Each has lost a friend or colleague; Some have lost parents or children too Glicaial grinder The little burrowing snake has a hard, scaly body and supple cheeks What a charmer After a special meal of juicy rats, you hold him tight while the saddle-maker fits a harness that attaches to his edges and thighs The trainer gives him a jaw-breaking treat for sucking up during this process A dragonette lives about eighty years so he will put up with this little indignity for quite some time yet All you can eat gator Insects hatch on your tongue as you try the thin, bitter brew A copper pan floats beside you heating more of the batter as you swallow a gulp of swamp water Daintily you lift the muddy flapjacks to your lips, studding them here and there with blackened banana slices and wobbly orange eggs Never push a girl too far Next time She spotted your torchlight as you fumbled beside the wardrobe for your jumping cables Somehow, she'd squeezed between the gates before they closed You caught a glimpse of her copper and chocolate colored scales bouncing down the street into darkness beyond the reach of your light How could a little thing like that fill a stadium? Nipping from the bottle when the trucks start to roll, you keep to the wall and timing the lights Claw clash Talking about favorite flavors with one of the waiter-dragons you dust crumbs from your uniform The marinade they have been soaking in is remarkable; it will really make that the flavors of the meat sing out Time for a stone to meet a hard place as you let the tortoise-mounted keepers choose which beasts they wish to face first A dragon killer is just that: someone who kills dragons Tiger-sharq broils closer everyday, she is a pterosaur-headed beast that spews toxic mold from her month The Lords and Ladies will dance in gleaming chrome and yolk-yellow scales You hold her back, wishing for the impossible until it arrives When the city tour begins you take your place just inside a busy gateway arch; the rings have been doubled up here in case of accidents Reaching through the temporary bars you tickle a viper Rival clash Sweet as cherry pie with lashings of mace A little chip in his armor means an open goal and now that he isn't in your face you finally make a fresh assault on his expertise in medieval European history, which he claims was learned from a demonic suit of armor that sat on his bed and gave him nightmares throughout childhood And so it begins Dime a dozen? ten times as rare at least Booming shockpods erupt either side of you like hot sandbags, washing you both in flame Kicking the filly into a sprint, you duck under a hexing bolt that sparks across your bow as you pass under the firing trajectory Brute force and ignorance is on display here Scales glitter as the beast launches itself from a tall dune and soars towards you like some splayed winged lizard, jaws agape on an intercept course Long zigzagging strides take you up a steep bank as you bounce through cover; the girl weightless behind you needing all your strength to pull her up the far side of the berm Break head break neck, break back, break skull or heart or gut there are so many ways to kill a thing like this Sadly, you haven't had the time to really learn the craft and all you've gleaned from Owyn's books doesn't seem to be of any great use at the moment Break back Neck You slice the bronze collar ring that joins the chain onto her wrist You hold your focus on her glossy pointed ears until she's meandering back onto the path in a wide circle around where you hope to find Owyn still battling the monster in the sand Shiny tail bar far behind now why is the long hair before your eyes swaying side to side? Because our girl here has jumped off course to chase something Capture beasts, train beasts, ride beasts Beast folk do all these things Dragging them around on a travois cart mixes freedom with control The glide lizard has not got that long to live Before they mate, it would seem That filthy thought makes you look away in her direction Shielding your eyes you see a pair of armored riders a few hundred dragonback lengths away reaching the peak of a dune and parting company as they speed away on parallel tracks Tail carve They underestimate you vastly, approaching your target from two directions with the glide lizard acting as a trap for you Peering around a rock no wider then your shoulders you watch the darting pink sphere and plot your course just by focusing on where it is heading Its tail flicks around to swat something and its wedge-shaped plating clasps shut for a moment before opening again to allow the long ribbon of a tongue to flicker out Break horns and disable beast! You stand with your back to and partly draped over the dune as you chop down with a sideways slice that shears through the point where its neck meets the top horn It's lost most of its face already and a macabre grin cuts across the hulk as it staggers from side to side until it crashes through a boulder and explodes out the other side leaving a trail of gore in the sand Break chest By the goddess, how do you stop this thing? It turns in clumsy thematic charge! Ducking under one blow that takes the top off an entire dune you duck under the next and for the next while avoiding a blur of lashing barbs and late returning claws before it slows and blunders past you to crash into another boulder You panting nearly handsfree run up behind and vault onto its back Mouth carve Throat carve! Vitals carve! While the armored plates on its back might as well be stone for the time it would take to hammer through them Instead you settle for drawing a deep breath and driving your blade into a softer spot just below where the shell merges with the muscle and about a handspan behind the creatures whipping neck Top body carve You carve into the connective tissue and blood starts jetting out like a slow motion fountain painting lines on the top of a gently swelling dune The glide lizard screams horribly and collapses sideways Just keeping your balance you turn the blade sideways and let the bottom half slide down the inside of its back leg while the front half rips up into vital organs inside its chest all the way up to its chin Lower body carve Break bones! Disembowel! After a brief struggle its twitching and bleeding out like a huge sundered Ribeye The longer you stay on its back the more blood pours over the short steep dunes before them Surely the two idiots on dragons must have seen that much by now? What were their thoughts watching this beast bleed out? Had to happen soon enough but just how much time did they waste playing follow the leader with the swords? Locked horns with the enemy twenty paces apart and coming at you on equal playing fields Not a bad day thought you as you wipe your blade clean with a rags hide and stow it away in its oilcloth home at your belt Grim quartet (A gladiator rest Fur fixation Furbowls, Furball and Furlong introduced themselves as on entering the hidden gladiator quarters You had been guided through twisting tunnels to a large walled area open to the sky but surrounded by buildings on the downside of a hill It was huge far bigger than the barracks above ground yet still divided North and South this time into four smaller sections each with rows of wooden doors leading off Lab parnters "We'll come back to those" You remember Aetnasaid as she led you up wooden steps onto a platform where two juncto stood like guards, another gladiator also dressed in blue was standing chatting with them A slip of paper changing hands and they moved to let you pass into the barracks proper Which one to choose? Most were ignoring you and those that weren't were either in trainer uniforms or downright hostile Beyond brawn Nipping quickly through the doorway you found yourself in a large common room with small sand pits and weapons racks to each side and a small room beyond which you could see beds and weapon racks inside Liar liar broom pants on fire Not knowing what to expect you wandered over to the far doorway acting as if you belonged there and glanced through into the sleeping area Drops in! Focus m9take! At first glance it looked empty enough until you noticed a sleeping figure partially obscured by a wooden column They were curled up wearing only fur pants with an oddly cradled broom leaning against the column Three rows L1? Ka-cha-swoosh! Sorry about that No time to think as the little red dot makes its way from the far left target to middle right then "Bum! Dead Centre Broom twirl! Broom twirl like a fairy princess! An old badly spined broom leans against the column just within reach of one of the curled up figures relaxed hands Remembering why you were here in the first place you glance back at the guards to make sure they're still distracted then back to 0805? Time to go You pull your eyes away and carry on down the steps looking only at the floor in front of you counting steps At around forty scrolls you hear the guards stop talking as you reach the bottom and sneak a peek They're still pointing it at the log room but their backs are now turned so you keep walking steadily toward the arch you can see in the distance Going to have to try and make it past them somehow Annexing alliums Looking around quickly you see that one of the juncto painted on the walls near you bears a strong resemblance to gladiator Furlong and is wielding a bow so you buy a closer look by approaching the painting Still no closer you are again reminded of the need for haste by the ever urgent tap Opening bash! Took it too far with that artists not versed in his anatomy is he? Noticing that one of the guards is slightly further forward than the other and that their backs are still turned you grab a handful of chalk and storm onward Surprise! success! You leap forward and stab your hand into the furrier of the two in a lightning fast stab-stab-pull maneuver Snatching his knife and attempting to turn you slip and fall backwards taking a heavy blow to the head for your troubles leaving the knife firmly in his midriff 1045 you've stayed too long, You need to act now! Luckilly he's not the only one bleeding out front The guards choice of crossbow wasn't the best for close up fighting plus he didn't get that second star on his own merit anyway so you only need to avoid the other and rush him before he can reload again Even as the thought crosses your mind his body begins to prickle with pain and you can sense his will fading You're sore and tired but you drag yourself into a run as you turn the corridor leading to your target, it should be empty but you can't be too careful Stepping lightly but quickly along the long blue passage way with its beautiful paintings and statues you look down at the ornate golden key in the palm of your hand which you found on the guard you killed That means this is definitely the right direction The door is just ahead you can sense her in there Unlocked It swings open at the lightest touch and there you see her looking even more beautiful then in the pictures lying on the king size bed in a silken green night gown, her raven black hair cascading over the pillow and her fair skinned knees curled towards her chest fragile and vulnerable she looks That feeling of power welling up inside you intensifies tenfold and your fingers begin to tingle as you grip the handle This time you wont fail "Hello my love You say taking a step into the room and gently swinging the door closed behind you Her eyes flicker open and zero in on you instantly Her jaw drops and her pupils contracts, its a look you've come to identify as one of surprise or shock, but her face quickly settles back into the emotionless mask it usually maintains Never in all your visits has she looked at you with fear or worry And while you still feel the desire to rush forward and injure her physically you now feel something more, a fulfilling closure to this long tormenting courtship Like a loving cupid you've planted a seed which has bloomed into darkness and grief But that's where the simalarity to love ends Truly you have grown to despise this woman, not even for the unfaithfulness she's been subjected too but for the person she has made you A killer The realization that it could've been easy all along and you had crumbled at the last step fills you with disgust A bright new world of opportunities lay where the shadows fall and you have gained so much power it's almost difficult to contain it all, yet you still have more to gain and instantly know how A heat fills your pelvis and your skin prickles as your senses begin stretching outwards

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The Daily Thistle

The Daily Thistle – News From Scotland

Tuesday 7th August 2018

"Madainn Mhath” …Fellow Scot, I hope the day brings joy to you…. Our opening story regarding the Glorious Twelfth, reminds me of my summer holidays spent with my Uncle George, who was a Gamekeeper located in Gloucestershire which is a county in South West England.  Summers would be spent walking the fields, feeding the Pheasants and Guinea Fowl  which George raised on the Bidolph Estate in Rodmartin. George was following in his Father Tom Holman’s footsteps as he had followed his Father. Tom was the Head Keeper at the Currie Estate at Minley Manor, in the Cove-Yateley area of Northern Hampshire… My Uncle George taught me to ride a motorcycle, drive a Land rover, and shoot a shotgun.. he also taught me to understand nature and see what was about me.. I recall clearly him telling me, “To watch what changes and ask yourself Why?” .. those many years ago, long gone except for that in my memory, the smell of the corn, the rain falling, the barking of the dogs as the day started…… I recall them all…

GAMEKEEPERS TAKE PART IN GROUSE SEASON MARCH IN EDZELL…. Gamekeepers and their families will be among those taking part in a march later to celebrate the upcoming grouse season. Politicians and local traders who benefit from the grouse season are also expected at the event along the high street of Edzell in Angus. The grouse season starts on 12 August - known as the Glorious Twelfth. But animal rights campaigners have condemned the annual event as a "ridiculous tradition". The community march, which will go through Edzel's Dalhousie Arch, has been organised by Scotland's regional moorland groups. It acknowledges the work and community life in seven moorland regions, from the Lammermuir hills in southern Scotland to Loch Ness-side in the Highlands.

HELTER SKELTER BAR TO GIVE ADULT TWIST TO EDINBURGH FRINGE…. A helter skelter with an adult twist is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe. The new high level attraction, Sip & Slide, is being built outside the Assembly Rooms on George Street. Festival-goers are encouraged to climb to the top and take in views of the New Town while sipping on a beverage - bringing a modern twist to a classic attraction. After, they can choose to take the stairs, or take the faster route of sliding back down to the ground - all while trying not to get too dizzy. Triple E Ltd, Slip & Slides creators, are "delighted" that Assembly brought their "vision of fun" to the month-long festival. The city centre slide will open from Friday and will run until the end of the festival from 11am to 11pm daily. Director of the venue, William Burdett-Coutts, said: "Heading into my 40th fringe I am delighted and excited by our festival programme. "To ensure that Edinburgh maintains its reputation as a world-class destination and that audiences in their thousands continue to flock to the Fringe in August, we need to constantly think about reinvention. "This means investing in huge amounts of infrastructure, building new relationships and developing new ideas to ensure that every year we have a fantastic August".

MAN ROBBED WOMAN AT KNIFEPOINT WEEKS AFTER EARLY RELEASE…. Anthony Hannigan robbed a woman in her home after being freed early from jail. A serial criminal robbed a terrified young woman in her own home just two weeks after he had been freed early from jail. Anthony Hannigan burst into the flat in Leith, Edinburgh armed with a kitchen knife and threatened a woman living there. The 20-year-old was alone in the early hours of February 3 this year as Hannigan demanded cash. He filled a suitcase with items from the flat before ordering the victim to drive to a local ATM to get him money. A judge heard how at one point he hugged his victim and said sorry. Hannigan eventually escaped having broke into two other houses in the capital hours earlier. Hannigan struck after he had already been handed 55 convictions by the age of 26. He had been released from prison on January 17, just 16 days before the robbery. His criminal past included 24 convictions for housebreaking, four for robbery and three for assault. Hannigan is now back behind bars after he pled guilty to four charges including assault and robbery on Wednesday. He is due to return to the dock later this month. Referring to the robbery in Leith, Judge Lady Rae commented: "A young woman who must have been terrified being detained against her will. "That is a very serious charge." Sentencing was deferred for reports.

SCHOOLGIRL, 13, CHARGED OVER BLAZE AT DERELICT SCHOOL…. A 13-year-old girl has been charged with wilful fireraising after a fire broke out at a derelict school in Glasgow. More than 40 firefighters tackled the blaze at the former Howford Primary School building on Crookston Road on Monday. Two people had to be evacuated from a neighbouring property as a precaution. A report will be sent to the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration. A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "A 13-year-old girl has been charged in connection with a wilful fireraising at the disused Howford Primary School in Crookston Road, Glasgow on Monday, July 30, 2018."

PHEASANT CHICKS HATCH AFTER RESCUED FROM GRASS FIRE…. Eight pheasant chicks that were rescued from a grass fire by firefighters have successfully hatched. Firefighters rescued the eggs when tackling a grass blaze in Linwood, Renfrewshire last week. The chicks, that hatched two days ago, are being cared for by staff at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre in Ayrshire. Senior hospital assistant and primary carer of the young, Jen Beasley, said the chicks are the same size as her thumb. "Last Wednesday we got a call from Johnstone fire brigade to say they had found the eggs in a nest while fighting a peat fire," she said. "I went down to collect them and they kindly showed me where the eggs were found and were able to say when the mother was last there which was really helpful. "There were 11 eggs and four fertilised. "Four days later they hatched in the incubator. They are just thumb size at the moment." Ms Beasley looked after the eggs while in the incubator, rotating them daily to stop them sticking to the shells. The tiny birds are being fed chick grains and mealworms but are being encouraged to try and find their own insects. "Once they have grown big and strong enough they will be put in the outdoor aviary," she added. "They will then be given a soft release first to see how they get on in a month or so, before being properly released." She thanked the Scottish Fire and Rescue team for rescuing the chicks from the flames, and for not giving up when the first few places they called said they could not take them. She said: "Even though they are busy they still call and check in on how the chicks are doing." A spokesman for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is a humanitarian organisation and we delighted to note that, thanks to the efforts of our crews, the chicks have now hatched safely. "We would urge everyone to take care when out and about this Summer - it is crucial that people act safely and responsibly in rural environments and follow the countryside code."

On that note I will say that I hope you have enjoyed the news from Scotland today,

Our look at Scotland today is of the Pheasant chicks rescued by the Firemen…

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A Sincere Thank You for your company and Thank You for your likes and comments I love them and always try to reply, so please keep them coming, it's always good fun, As is my custom, I will go and get myself another mug of "Colombian" Coffee and wish you a safe Tuesday 7th August 2018 from my home on the southern coast of Spain, where the blue waters of the Alboran Sea washes the coast of Africa and Europe and the smell of the night blooming Jasmine and Honeysuckle fills the air…and a crazy old guy and his dog Bella go out for a walk at 4:00 am…on the streets of Estepona…

All good stuff....But remember it’s a dangerous world we live in

Be safe out there…

Robert McAngus #Scotland #News #Spain

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The Daily Tulip

The Daily Tulip – News From Around The World

Monday 21st August 2017

Good Morning Gentle Reader…. Are you ready to do battle for another week, I hope so... Heavy cloud rolled in yesterday and its thick this morning, no moon or stars to wax about today, the temperature has dropped, that's a plus, currently at 19c a 10 degree drop from the same time yesterday... and a breeze cool blowing in from the Atlantic.. Both Bella and I love it like this...and it makes the walk so enjoyable rather than the punishment we seemed to endure yesterday...... but for now Bella and I will head back to the house and get refreshments and I will type.....

MILWAUKEE MAN SELLS MASSIVE NINTENDO COLLECTION FOR $20,000…. A Milwaukee man who spent years cultivating a massive amount of Nintendo memorabilia sold his collection for $20,000. The walls of Charles Amble's game room are now empty after selling his impressive collection of more than 700 NES, SNES, and N64 games, World of Nintendo displays, toys and other memorabilia. "Between the talk of having kids and moving to a house with no dedicated video game room, I've decided to sell my collection," Amble, 30, said before the sale. "For the past 10 years I've spent weekends at garage sales and making Craigslist deals, and this is the result. I hope my collection goes to someone who enjoys it as much as I have." Amble originally listed the collection for about $30,000, but ultimately wound up handing it off to a cash buyer from Ohio who offered $20,000. "You know man, its super sad. The past 10 years, it's been a huge part of my life," he told WISN. While the majority of his collection has found a new home, Amble managed to hold onto a shoebox full of games he found after the sale and a Super Mario Brothers sign. "I don't know I just like the way it looked, I just always been a big fan of super Mario brothers," He said. Amble said his wife supported his collecting hobby and he plans to use the money from the sale to travel with her and possibly buy a boat. "When she saw the amount of money I was asking for she didn't have any problems with that," Amble said.

KONAMI CODE UNLOCKS EASTER EGG SURPRISE ON CANADIAN BANKNOTE'S WEBSITE…. The Bank of Canada is offering up a virtual Easter egg hunt to promote its new $10 bill with a special code to enter on its website. The Easter egg from a 1980s video game appears on the banknote and the website unlocks a surprise. In technology, an Easter egg is a hidden feature offering bonus material. They are often found in video games, and DVD and Blu-ray movies Enter the right series of keys and the Canadian national anthem plays while the screen fills with tiny animated banknotes. PC Magazine reported the activation code is a series of 10 keystrokes identical to a cheat present in many video games from the Japanese studio Konami. The code was first included in many games for the Nintendo Entertainment System in the late 1980s. "The Bank of Canada's web team thought the Konami code was a fun way to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary of confederation," Bank of Canada spokeswoman Josianne Menard said. The code is: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, b, a.

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF MOSQUITOES SWARM INSIDE MAN'S CAR…. A fisherman who accidentally left a car window open with interior lights on returned to the vehicle to find it filled with tens of thousands of mosquitoes. The video shows an outside view of the car after the fisherman returned to his vehicle from some night fishing. The man accidentally left a window open and some interior lights -- including some festive multicolored lights -- on inside the car. The lights ended up attracting tens of thousands of mosquitoes to the inside of the car. The brave man eventually opens the door and even scoops up a fistful of the blood-sucking insects from the driver's seat.

LIONESS' ILL-ADVISED HIPPO HUNTING ATTEMPT ALMOST ENDS IN DISASTER…. A hungry lioness' attempt to sneak up on a tasty-looking hippopotamus in Kenya ended in disaster in a caught-on-camera encounter. The video, filmed in Maasai Mara, shows the female lion approach the hippo from behind as it appears to be sleeping, but the large creature is quickly roused by the big cat's presence. The lioness hesitates a moment before fleeing, which proves to be a near-fatal mistake when the hippo grabs the predator's head in its powerful jaws and throws the hunter to the ground on its back. The lioness was able to pick itself up and flee without apparent serious injuries. "The lioness survived but will probably never come 10 feet close to a hippo again," the uploader wrote.

DEADLY SNAKE FOUND WRAPPED AROUND CHILD'S LEGO SET…. An Australian snake catcher responded to a home where a mother found a deadly snake wrapped around her child's Lego play set. Tony Harrison of Gold Coast and Brisbane Snake Catcher posted a photo to Facebook showing the massive eastern brown snake, one of the most venomous species in the world, slithering in a sinister fashion next to the Lego toys at the family's Tallebudgera, Queensland, home. "Tallebudgera eastern.. Lego Gotham City's newest villain on the block," Harrison wrote. A video posted to the social media site documents the serpent's capture. Harrison said the mother had initially thought the snake was a comparatively harmless carpet python, but she called the snake catcher out of caution. "She thought it was a carpet python because they are quite common out there but when I told her it was an eastern brown the blood drained out of her face," Harrison told the Gold Coast Bulletin. "The eastern browns are fairly common too but you generally don't see them wrapped around children's toys." "The big ones are a bit slower which makes them easier to catch but they are just as venomous as the smaller ones," Harrison said.

Well Gentle Reader I hope you enjoyed our look at the news from around the world this, Monday morning… …

Our Tulips today are surrounding a lovely cup of Colombian coffee and a Rose by any other name would look so sweet....

A Sincere Thank You for your company and Thank You for your likes and comments I love them and always try to reply, so please keep them coming, it's always good fun, As is my custom, I will go and get myself another mug of "Colombian" Coffee and wish you a safe Monday 21st August 2017 from my home on the southern coast of Spain, where the blue waters of the Alboran Sea washes the coast of Africa and Europe and the smell of the night blooming Jasmine and Honeysuckle fills the air…and a crazy old guy and his dog Bella go out for a walk at 4:00 am…on the streets of Estepona…

All good stuff....But remember it’s a dangerous world we live in

Be safe out there…

Robert McAngus