A vastly changing landscape would certainly capture one’s attention. The nation’s trees face an immediate threat from the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), a devastating invasive pest with no natural predators. With up to 70 percent of the U.S. tree canopy at risk of being lost to this pest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is spreading the word about the beetle this summer with a series of TV, radio and print public service announcements (PSAs).
The adult Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is active throughout the summer months and into the fall. This invasive pest was first discovered in the U.S. in 1996, likely arriving here unknowingly inside wood packing material from Asia. The insect threatens recreational areas, forests, and suburban and urban shade trees. The beetle attacks 12 genera of trees, including birch, maple and elm. It is truly a landscape-altering invasive pest. And all states are at risk.
To view the multimedia release visit:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7569951-usda-psa-asian-longhorned-beetle/
Peeling an orange picked fresh off a backyard tree. Enjoying a refreshing lemonade on a hot summer’s day. Sharing a juicy mandarin with your kids after school. These are some of America’s favorite moments and they’re all at risk because California citrus is facing a major threat from a tiny insect and the devastating disease it can spread.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7452951-bayer-cropscience-california-citrus/
Hamas spokesman, Dr. Ismail Radwan Kill Jews to bring Resurrection PATV (Fatah), March 30, 2007 The Hour (Resurrection) will not take place until the Muslims fight the Jews and the Muslims kill them, and the rock and tree will say: "Oh, Muslim, servant of Allah, there is a Jew behind me, kill him!" We must remind our Arab and Muslim nation, remind them that Palestine and the Al Aqsa mosque will not be liberated through summits, nor by international resolutions, but it will be liberated through the rifle. Allah take the oppressor Jews and Americans and their supporters!
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Enjoy this first episode of a 5-part gummy bear stop motion animation series. Visit: http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Fruit-Bitter-Tree-Compassionate/dp/0911226451 to buy the book "Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree: 61 true stories of creative and surprising ways out of conflict." Learn more about Mark at http://www.markandreas.com
CREDITS: Thanks to all my friends who gave me valuable feedback to make this video what it is! Thanks for everyone that made the sound possible in this video: Special thanks to: Imovie Freesound.org neonaeon for creating the fanfare:
http://www.freesound.org/people/neonaeon/sounds/49477/ cylon8472 for creating the Cthulhu growl I used for the scary worm noise: http://www.freesound.org/people/cylon8472/sounds/249686/ Closing music: ”Lord of the Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Relenzo2 for the ice spell sound used in the Bitter Curse: http://www.freesound.org/people/Relenzo2/sounds/160420/
Sing along with me to this cute, catchy and fun cartoon song from CLP Green Park! Plant a tree at: http://www.clpgreenpark.com from your computer or phone!
For every tree planted, CLP will donate HK$5 to green partners around Asia-Pacific. Share this wonderful cause with your friends and family! Help us plant 100,000 trees now!
