devance Posted November 19, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7735003.s 'Vast swarms of locusts have been spotted in Condobolin, Wagga, Gundagai and Narrandera - some up to six kilometres long.' ------------------------------------------------------------- The problem is not the vast swarms of locusts but havesting them for protein. Locusts can't move in swarm except for sound. So a analysis of a sound swarm waves can easylly pull the entire swarm to a area by duplicating the swarm communication. they just have theire flapping insect wings and sound which is amazing] with cheap sound speakers, into a electrostatic charge [ like a bug killer that uses blue flourescent lights ways for resturants], a large one would have the ability to knock out tons of locusts of very good protein quality. A resource thats not used because the swarms don't die in a area. A sound speaker is cheap attractant and if true, locust swarms will go the way of other endangered species: as a over exploited and hated by the farmer for a change and of used for high quality protein feed. For human or cattle food.[high in protien] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baphomet Posted November 19, 2008 I was watching a permaculture dvd recently where Jeff Lawton said that a locust plague is merely a turkey deficiency, he reckons turkeys will turn a kilo of locusts into a kilo of turkey, do you think this is realistic? Would a few turkeys really protect your property from destruction by locusts in a plague?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devance Posted November 19, 2008 A turkey is a good idea if for a small amount of locusts. As a swarm spreads out. But I am talking about biblical amounts ,200 tons of hungery locusts on their way to elsewhere. Which would fly off after eating every crop in site. Swarm landing, so the unfortunate farmer has a swarm and no crops or could invite the swarm and harvest the tons of fresh locusts from the massive swarm. A alternate biological resource use. The only way is if the locust use sound waves as unitary signal in a swarm before spreading out from a six kilometres long swarm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reshroomED Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks for the reminder. Got to put some fly-screen in front of my radiator. ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertmorpheus Posted November 19, 2008 6 kilometer long grasshoppers? guess we just solved our transport problem anyway. VM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD. Posted November 19, 2008 LMFAO vert ya funny fucker. Always see the warnings around these parts for locusts but imo have never really been hit hard by the lil buggers, a few years ago there was heaps but the only problem they really caused was a messy windscreen and radiator like ED says. Then they disappeared as fast as they came, i think the full on heat hits em hard. Just got a nice soaking of rain yesterday and last nite though which will help them on their journey, helps with their breeding or something i think not to mention greening up the place supplying them with munchies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devance Posted November 20, 2008 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/...-Australia.html 'The Primary Industries Minister, Ian Macdonald, said that farmers had no need to panic. He said: "We only have half a dozen or so swarms reported and they're low density. "It's important to realise that most of the State's crops are in the final stages of maturity and close to harvest, so are brown in colour. "Fortunately this means they are not as attractive to locusts, which prefer green plants, for example irrigated lucernce crops." ,It has been reported that the NSW State Government has dispatched enough chemical direct to farmers to treat more than 90,000 hectares of locust bands on hundreds of properties and has nine aircraft on standby, ready to spray the insects'.---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Unless they are mutated locusts. Atomic radiation or pollution created. A unnatural lifrform spawns to , from man's attempt to distorts nature laws with unnatural means of controlling nature. Maybe being proven. Ho,Ha, Ha, Ha,. Supposed to sound like a James Bond evil villain' Not a problem, always easy to get rid of giant locusts, sell permits for hunting.. 'Selwyn Geddes, a farmer in Dookie, told the Country News website that he was too busy to spray the insects now that the harvest had begun. He said: "At one end of the paddock we have sheep and at the other we have hoppers. "I'm on the header now and don't have the time to spray. We need to get some assistance from the Department of Primary Industries to do an aerial spray." ----------------------------------------------------------- Great time to get rid of tons of toxic stuff, spray it on the mutant locusts, the farmers won't mind [ being dead] and the government will blame it on locusts. http://www.ehow.com/how_2054732_be-evil-villain.html 'By eHow Careers & Work Editor How to Be an Evil Villain Rate: (21 Ratings) The universe is a place of balance. For every goody-two-shoes-puppy-saving-hero out there, the universe needs a paragon of evil. Being an evil villain is a rewarding way to make a real difference in the world and crush it mercilessly under foot in the process. Unfortunately, there are very few evil villain training programs, and they are notoriously hard to get in. Luckily, there are real opportunities for self starters in the booming industry of evil villain operations. * Post a Comment * Add to Favorites * Email * Print Article Save/Share: Delicious Reddit Stumble Upon Facebook Google Flag Article Instructions Difficulty: Easy Step1 Establish an awesome secret hideout. It's all about location, location, location when it comes to secret hideouts. Skull shaped uncharted are an absolute classic, but they are never on the market long! Of course, there is a great deal going for an under-volcano base when looking at heating and energy costs, and it is hard to beat the view from an awesome orbiting space station or secret moon base. Step2 Recruit an army. When the good guys come, there needs to be as much fodder around to take the brunt of the avenging fists of justice. Plus, a well trained evil army not only makes a great personal staff but also an impressive posse. Be sure to follow all worker health and safety regulations; dealing with superheroes and secret agents is easy compared to getting a visit from OSHA. Step3 Hire at least one top shelf sadistic sidekick (of course, the more the merrier). This is even more important than a huge secret hideout or vast army of henchmen. One really crazy iron-fisted lackey to destroy enemies in some type of signature manner really goes a long way to establishing some serious street credibility, so go all out. A tip: super-hot ninja girls with repressed gender role issues are the next big thing in villainy! Step4 Outline a sadistic plan for global domination. Something with laser satellites or nuclear blackmail... the details aren't terribly important early on as long as it is clearly established that the world will either be crushed into submission or completely destroyed to clear the way for an entirely new order (guess who gets to lead that!). Step5 Create an intense, lethal rivalry with a major agent of good. Too many wannabe villains are out there claiming to be evil, but no one really cares enough to even try to stop them, and soon they are back to being the night manager at Kwiky-Gas. A villain is only as good as the hero they are up against. Anyone can fool the police but not really be an evil villain (for example: is OJ a real villain or just a guy that beat the cops?). A big league villain needs an A-list adversary. Select the agent of good that is most appealing and viciously blow up their wedding or something to attract their attention. Step6 Have fun with it! This is much more important that it seems. Evil is about doing what one wants when one wants, not fretting about schedules and requisitions and jail time. If a villain is not really enjoying what they are doing, the press will chew them up and spit them out in no time! Who Can Help * Learn more today about America's leading online University * Flexible Scheduling, Online Programs, Get Info Now Resources * Czerka.com is committed to global domination and refreshingly open about it. A true model of the potential of modern villainy. * Get up to date with all current workplace safety codes around the secret lair by visiting osha.gov. Comments Post a Comment | View All Comments nonononononono nonononononono said Flag This Comment This comment has been flagged. on 11/8/2007 Yes, do always consult OSHA. Not only is it the law, but is the right thing to do for fellow wrongdoers. i.e. Protective goggles around laser-firing sharks, or goofy coveralls with helmets that look suspiciously like lit-up motorbike helms when using the ventilation shafts to sedate a starship crew. You don't want all your henchmen dying of sillicosis, after all, or who will be left over to use unwittingly as a dramatic live demonstration of your latest death ray? nonononononono nonononononono said Flag This Comment This comment has been flagged. on 11/8/2007 Wonderful, though a bit verbose (flunkies are for research, archvillains like catchy slogans.) Found when researching HowTo "destroy universe": very appropriate link, though the above Evil Villain should specify step-by-step technique in the spirit of the site. Death Star? Dark Matter Polarizer? Creepy All-Engulfing Mist? Summoning Vengeful Omnipident Being? Network Television? -- Tell us ------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.sandstorming.com/2006/10/9-reas...-super-villain/ ' 9 Reasons To Become an Evil Super Villain October 4th, 2006 at 10:15 am By johnsee (Humour) UPDATE: Originally written by Zero here! 1. You will have more friends Peter Parker was a social outcast. Norman Osborne was the popular kid. Reed Richards was a dorky scientist. Victor Von doom was a rich socialite. Anyone else sensing a pattern here? Everyone wants to get a little piece of the evil. It is like Starburst. 2. You get to laugh maniacally Good guys don’t get to do this. No one has ever heard Superman or Batman laughing like a maniac and no one ever will. Trust me, this is something everyone wants to do. It is strangely liberating. While you may pass chances to do this every once in a while during your civilian life, you will never get the quantity of opportunities that come with a career in villainy. 3. All of a sudden, you will have the budget for all kinds of toys Super bad guys are never broke. Not only are they never broke but they always have more resources than the hero could ever hope for. Apparently the villain racket pays very well. It also seems to be recession-proof. I hear the tax breaks are good too. 4. Hot chicks dig evil guys You never see an evil villain with a busted ass woman. Sure, they may be dirty, rotten, and out to steal your empire, but you can always kill them if they get out of hand. Studies show that breasts of women who hang out with evil guys are an average of two cups bigger than the nice dudes chicks. Studies don’t ever lie. 5. You will be safe from everyday accidents Evil villains are never killed in car accidents. It just doesn’t happen. You won’t slip in the shower, get smashed by a falling piano, or die of food poisoning. The only way you can be killed is in an explosion created by the hero by exposing the one flaw in your plan that no one could ever possibly foresee. Even then… 6. You don’t have to worry about anyone killing you Evil Villains simply can not be killed. People may think you are dead but you will secretly be lounging in an easy chair on your secret desert island hideout planning your next caper. The only way you can be taken out is by another villain eviler than yourself who will subsequently take over your identity and continue upon your path of world domination. 7. You can kill anyone you want You won’t go to jail. For some strange reason, cops never come to bust Evil villains at their homes even when the evidence is overwhelming. You could kill Superman on a live video feed in front of the entire planet and not one cop would try to arrest you. They can’t even arrest you for the stash of plutonium you have in your shed. It is in the charter when you join the union. 8. You get to dress how you want You never have to wear a suit and tie again. You can even dress in the most outrageous outfits while demanding the world bow to your demands and no one will even make the slightest of snide comment. This could have something to do with the fact that you can kill anyone you want and can’t be killed back. Remember, no one ever made fun of Magnetos helmet… 9. No matter how weak you are, you will be more than a match for any hero facing you “But zero, Batman would kick my ass in two shakes of a stripper’s ass…” None of that matters. The sheer newness of your evil plot will confuse the hell out of any good guy. As long as you aren’t doing something that has been done to death (ie goblin themed villains) you should have no problem getting your plans off the ground.' ----------------------------------------------------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
