Giant Snails Cause Quarantine In Florida
This is not the first time they've invaded.
I know what you’re thinking right now…“give me some garlic butter and a grill and I’ll take care of that snail problem right now!’. But sadly, it’s not that easy.
A portion of Florida was placed under quarantine recently due to an infestation of an extremely crappy visitor, a huge snail called the Giant African Land Snail (GALS). It has the not-so-great title of being the most damaging snail on Earth, which can’t be good for Florida. These mucus-trailing goo-globs can screw up a good thing if you let them. First, they eat about 500 different types of plants, so they’re not picky. Second, they like to bang and have little baby snails, which become big snails very quickly. During a recent test in Pasco County, over 4,000 of the snails were found. That’s far too many for a cookout, and you wouldn’t want to eat them anyway. They carry a parasite called rat lungworm, which not only sounds hideous, it can cause menengitis in humans.
The recent gathering of the snails was not the first attempt to get rid of the unwelcome guests in Florida. On two sperate occasions, we thought we had eradticated the species from our shores, but it has sprung back from the brink of extinction twice now. To make things worse, the snails that were tested from Pasco County tested positive for rat lungworm. Ugh. That’s when the quarantine of the snails was put into effect. The snails can be identified by their dark brown shells with milky white flesh. Sexy, huh? Thankfully, there are products available to smoke the slippery wads of goo. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recommends using Metaldehyde. While it kills slugs and snails, it won’t harm vegatables, flowers or citrus plants. Pasco County will be treating the area soon, with residents being notified in person or by written notice with plenty of time to prepare for the spraying. Source: WFLA.com
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21 Best Rock Songs About Drinking/Booze
Pull up a stool and start running a tab, because we’re diving into one of rock’s most popular topics: Alcohol. Frankly, it’s practically a worldwide pastime.
After all, Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Frank Sinatra once said, “Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy.” And then, there’s the greatest quote about alcohol in the world: “I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly.”
Whether it’s beer or wine or spirits, there are countless songs in rock history about drinking. Some of these songs are upbeat, while others are dark. Some are joyous, while others are sorrowful. Regardless, many have resonated with fans spanning multiple generations.
(Before moving forward, let’s make one thing very clear: This list isn’t meant to glorify drinking. We all know that the bottle has taken away some of the greats that we still miss today. Didn’t mean to be a downer, but it’s a sentiment worth mentioning because it’s very important. So please, drink responsibly. Now, back to the list.)
When it comes to songs about booze, which ones are the best? Surely, that’s a great debate to be had sitting at any bar. (And we strongly encourage that conversation the next time you’re at a bar. Who doesn’t love a tipsy debate?) Whether you find this list while at your favorite watering hole or come across it at a raucous party, our list will give you the perfect soundtrack for either occasion.
From hard rock to soft rock and everywhere in between, here is our ranking of the 21 best rock songs about drinking or booze. Cheers!
Sean Roberts was conceived in the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky by two passionate, panel aligning, third shifters who had grown bored with the same ole same ole. Upon birth, he was placed in the trunk of a new Stingray and sent off to find his destiny.
That destiny included several stints on radio stations across the United States. Some played punk country gospel, while others focused on Croatian death metal played backwards.
After many years and many adventures, Sean wound up on The Shark, where he does shots of tequila while playing the most badass tunes ever created by humankind.
He remains humble, however, never forgetting about the lean years...the street corners and dark alleys where he played songs on his car stereo for food and sex.
He's on top and he's never gonna stop LIVING THE DREAM!