Saturday, July 21, 2012

The Sewing Machine: Its Invention and Use by Grace Rogers Cooper

The Sewing Machine: Its Invention and Use by Grace Rogers Cooper:

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Biogas at Broward Dining Hall- Undergraduate Honors Thesis 2008 - YouTube

Biogas at Broward Dining Hall- Undergraduate Honors Thesis 2008 - YouTube:

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Biogas from Vegetarian Food Waste - UF BioEnergy Summer School 07 - YouTube

Biogas from Vegetarian Food Waste - UF BioEnergy Summer School 07 - YouTube:

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http://www.foodwineandmodpodge.com/2010/07/homemade-pretzel-bites.html

Pretzels

"Dough
2 1/2 tsp active yeast
2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp brown sugar, divided
1/4 c warm water
1 c warm milk
3 c flour

Dough bath
6 c water
4 tsp baking soda
4 tbsp butter, melted"

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How to Make Homemade Fertilizer Without a Cow - Organic Gardening - MOTHER EARTH NEWS

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer Without a Cow - Organic Gardening - MOTHER EARTH NEWS:
Homemade Cow Manure

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Megacopta cribraria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Megacopta cribraria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
In the southeastern United States M. cribraria is an invasive pest species, and was first noticed in northeastern Georgia in 2009. As of 2012, it was spreading rapidly into the surrounding states of Alabama,FloridaNorth CarolinaSouth Carolina and Virginia.A glossy olive brown bug with black speckles facing right on a green leaf. The bug has a rounded squat shape with 6 legs, protruding red brown eyes, and prominent antennae.
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Cove Rock Farm Life: Toothache Plant (Spilanthes acmella) UPDATED PICS!

Cove Rock Farm Life: Toothache Plant (Spilanthes acmella) UPDATED PICS!:
A mouth rinse of spilanthes extract can be used daily to promote gum health, and chewing as little as a single bud of the plant can numb the mouth and reduce the pain of toothache for up to 20 minutes depending on the sensitivity of the person. The most promising research into the use of spilanthes, though, is in its antibacterial properties. So far, in vitro testing has shown that the plant's extract has strong effect against E.colipseudomonassalmonellaklebsiella pneumonae and staphylococcus albus.


Loosely fill a glass jar (I am tincturing a pint of spilanthes but do use quarts sometimes for tinctures, especially yarrow) with "arial", or above-ground Spilanthes plant material (leaves, stems, blooms) and cover with 100 proof vodka. Cap and label, then wait six weeks. Strain (or don't, it's up to you), and your tincture is ready for use! Besides being a famous toothache remedy, Spilanthes tincture enhances immune system function and is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial & is used to treat candida.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Buddha quote on anger

Buddha said, “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”

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Blower Door Basics | GreenBuildingAdvisor.com

Blower Door Basics | GreenBuildingAdvisor.com:

Sealed-combustion appliances are immune to spillage and therefore preferred for tight homes.
Another method requires a theatrical fog machine.
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