FYI-http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20612274/

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

We're all a-buzz.

Well it is something to consider, how would you treat a virus like this in bees and if they are treatable what would prevent them from from becoming immune to the treatment?

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Breed for tolerance first, immunity in the long-term. The life cycle of the insect is so short that traditional breeding methods work fine. Also, a short life cycle means that it is usually not cost-effective to treat bees except with very inexpensive antibiotics. And they are ineffective against viruses.

FWIW there are more bees in my back yard at the end of this summer than there were in the begining.

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-Marty

1986 300E 220,000 miles+ transmission impossible
(Now waiting under a bridge in order to become one)

Reading your M103 duty cycle:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=831799&postcount=13
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=831807&postcount=14

their back....http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,296533,00.html

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

I now have Leo the cat tasting MY food before I eat . . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Right, should have said, "Nicotine sulfate". That's what I get for spouting before searching.

From the MSDS at http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Nicotine_Sulfate_40_in_aqueous_solution_-9926226

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals:
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 125 mg/kg (Rat) (Calculated value for the mixture).
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 125 mg/kg (Rabbit) (Calculated value for the mixture).
Chronic Effects on Humans:
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Development toxin [POSSIBLE] [Nicotine Sulfate].
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, central
nervous system (CNS).
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung irritant).
Non-permeator by skin. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
p. 4
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.
Identification: : Nicotine Sulfate, Solution (Nicotine Sulfate) UNNA: 1658 PG: II
Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
Pennsylvania RTK: Nicotine Sulfate
Florida: Nicotine Sulfate
Massachusetts RTK: Nicotine Sulfate
New Jersey: Nicotine Sulfate
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Nicotine Sulfate; Water
TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Nicotine Sulfate: June 1999
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: Nicotine Sulfate
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Nicotine Sulfate: 1 lbs. (0.4536 kg);
Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada):
CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R26/27/28- Very toxic by inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.
HMIS (U.S.A.):

I'm not eating that stuff.

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-livin' in the terminally flippant zone

Proper labels do make a difference!

I read somewhere that eating a normal pack of Bugler could kill you. Almost hard to believe but that does explain the nasty headache I got that time I ate half of one.

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Te futueo et caballum tuum

1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K

It depends on how much you absorb and what your health is.

Little kids eat cigarette butts and end up in the hospital. Tobacco harvesters can end up with Green Tobacco Sickness if they are not careful in how they cut and hang the plant. Nicotine is a pretty potent poison. As with any poison the dose is what matters.

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-livin' in the terminally flippant zone

If you are not used to it just putting one of those little packages of snuff under your liip for five minutes will make you dizzy and nausious....don't ask how I know.

I did it on a bet once.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I'm not gonna Google for confirmation, I'm on a roll here.

If I remember correctly, people once used tobacco to cure intestinal parasites. Imagine what a joy that treatment must have been.

Jeez, now you tell me, after I've flushed all my nicotinic acid down the toilet.

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Te futueo et caballum tuum

1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K