Mike
Monday, February 28, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 28, 2011- "Urban Castles"
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| Urban Castles - Syracuse, NY Babel 02.27.2011 |
Quote “Actions have consequences.” Dhardo Rinpoche
Fact Flour is a powder which is made from grinding cereal grains, other seeds, or roots.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#39 - Hemp "Flour"
#39 - Hemp "Flour"
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 27, 2011- " 'Rimpoche' Capone "
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| 'Rimpoche' Capone - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.13.2010 |
Quote “Above all, remember that the most important thing you can take anywhere is not a Gucci bag or French-cut jeans; it's an open mind” Gail Rubin Bereny
Fact One million, million, million, million, millionth of a second after the Big Bang the Universe was the size of a …pea.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 26, 2011- "Poise"
Friday, February 25, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 25, 2011- "The lingering sun awakens the night."
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| The lingering sun awakens the night. - Syracuse, NY Babel 08.16.2010 |
Quote "Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. " Jim Carrey
Fact Pluto was discovered in 1930 by the American Astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona.
Revisiting: 100 Percent Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Recipe
Has your wheat bread been too hearty? Perhaps a little dry and not quite as soft as you'd hoped? Try sifting the flour, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Just look at the difference... (A loaf that was prepared with non-sifted flour can be found at the end of this post.)
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| Whole Wheat Bread- Sifted Flour |
100 Percent Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Makes three 1 1/2 pound loaves
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of granulated yeast (1 1/2 packets)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 5 tablespoons, plus extra for greasing pan, oil (of neutral flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 6 2/3 cups whole wheat flour, sifted
Directions
Mix the yeast, salt, honey, oil, milk and water in a large bowl (at least 5 quarts.)
Mix in the flour.
Cover loosely and allow to rest at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours (until the dough rises and collapses.)
The dough can be used immediately after the initial rise, though it is easier to maneuver when cold. Refrigerate in a lidded (but not airtight) container and use over the next several days.
On baking day, lightly grease a 9x4x3 inch loaf pan.
With wet hands, gather about a cantaloupe sized portion of dough.
Quickly shape the dough into a ball by gently stretching the surface of the dough around to the bottom on 4 sides, rotating the ball a quarter turn after your fold so that the bottom forms four bunched ends.
Drop the loaf into your prepared pan, it should be just over half full.
Allow the dough to rest for 40 minutes.
Flour the top and slash with the tip of a serrated bread knife.
Ten minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 350F and place an empty boiler tray on the bottom shelf.
Set the loaf pan in the center of the oven.
Quickly pour 1 cup of (at least) warm water into the boiler tray and immediately close the door. (You'll hear some neat fizzling, but no worries.)
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until deeply browned and firm.
Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.
Whole Wheat Bread- Non-Sifted Flour
Add in raisins, walnuts, flax seeds, or whatever your heart desires; just let me know how you make out.
Recipe thanks to Mother Earth News.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Simple 2-string guitar
- Can
- Wood stake(1x)
- Guitar string
- Tuners
- 1 screw
Theres also a sound sample found here
Mike
Pic of the Day- February 24, 2011- "A Gelid City"
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| A Gelid City - Syracuse, NY Babel 01.29.2011 |
Quote " Every time I have some moment on a seashore, or in the mountains, or sometimes in a quiet forest, I think this is why the environment has to be preserved. " Bill Bradley
Fact Every living creature on Earth belongs to a kingdom. Scientists debate how many kingdoms there are, but most agree there are five. These are Monera, Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 23, 2011- "On the Line"
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| On the Line - Syracuse, NY Babel 01.29.2011 |
Quote "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds! " Bob Marley
Fact The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#34 - Hemp "Massage Oil"
#34 - Hemp "Massage Oil"
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 22, 2010- "Scholarly"
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| Scholarly - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.19.2010 |
Quote "All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind." Khalil Gibran
Fact There are more tigers held privately as pets than there are in the wild.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#33 - Hemp "Granola Bars"
#33 - Hemp "Granola Bars"
Monday, February 21, 2011
DIY Earthbag Dome
Other links
Earthbag Roundhouse
Dirt Cheap Houses
Mike
Pic of the Day- February 21, 2011- "Hiking Highland Forest"
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| Hiking Highland Forest - Fabius, NY Babel 06.24.2008 |
Quote "To perceive is to suffer."Aristotle
Fact Lake Baikal (Baikal) in Siberia, Russia is the deepest lake in the world measuring 1620m deep at its deepest point.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#32 - Hemp "Chocolate"
#32 - Hemp "Chocolate"
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Vegetable Oil Extraction Methods
A few videos on how to extract your own vegetable oil from various plants:
Sunflower oil (above)
Sunflower oil (above)
Coconut oil (below)
More Video Links Below:
Pumpkin Seed oil
Canola oil
Palm oil
Soybeans
Coffee Bean Oil
Mustard Seed
Algae Oil
Hemp Seed oil
Almond nut oil
Mike
Homemade Vegetable Oil Lamp
Pic of the Day- February 20, 2011- "Sync"
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| Sync - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.10.2010 |
Quote "Krishna insisted on outer cleanliness and inner cleansing. Clean clothes and clean minds are an ideal combination."
Fact Religion, or at least religious inquiry, is something that virtually all humans have in common. In all corners of the world and in all eras of history, people have wondered about the meaning of life, how to make the best of it, what happens afterwards, and if there is anyone or anything "out there."
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 19, 2011- "Capone"
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| "Capone" - Syracuse, NY Babel 08.14.2010 |
Quote "Any program is only as good as it is useful." Linus Torvalds
Fact Most beer contain all 13 minerals necessary to sustain human life.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 18, 2011- "Lead the Way"
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| Lead the Way - Pratt's Falls, NY Babel 08.17.2010 |
Quote "A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself. -Jim Morrison
Fact Being so close to the Sun, the daytime temperature on Mercury is scorching - reaching over 400 Degrees Celsius.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 17, 2011- "Welcome to Westcott"
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| Welcome to Westcott - Syracuse, NY Babel 01.29.2011 |
Quote "A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life." Muhammad Ali
Fact Electricity plays a role in the way your heart beats. Muscle cells in the heart are contracted by electricity going through the heart. Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines used in hospitals measure the electricity going through someone’s heart, when the person is healthy it usually shows a line moving across a screen with regular spikes as the heart beats.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 16, 2011- "Tomorrow is Another Day"
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Pic of the Day- February 15, 2011- Roll On...
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| Roll On... - Syracuse, NY Babel 02.09.2011 |
Quote "I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." Fact Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument. The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophia), which literally means "love of wisdom". TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp #26 - Hemp "Stuffed Toys" | ||||||||||
Monday, February 14, 2011
Pic of the Day: February 14, 2011 Proper Alignment
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| Proper Alignment - Babel 02.14.2010 |
Quote "In time we hate that which we often fear."
-William Shakespeare
Fact An attosecond is the shortest interval of time now measurable.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Pic of the Day- Febuary 13, 2011- "Contemplation Awaits"
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| Contemplation Awaits - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.10.2010 |
Quote "Every war results from the struggle for markets and spheres of influence, and every war is sold to the public by professional liars and totally sincere religious maniacs, as a Holy Crusade to save God and Goodness from Satan and Evil." Robert Anton Wilson
Fact About 2,000 to 3,000 cocoons are required to make a pound of silk.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Pic of the Day- Febuary 12, 2011- "Made in the USA"
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| "Made in the USA" - South Side, Syracuse, NY Babel 10.12.2010 |
Quote "Use them with care, and use them with respect as to the transformations they can achieve, and you have an extraordinary research tool. Go banging about with a psychedelic drug for a Saturday night turn-on, and you can get into a really bad place, psychologically. Know what you're using, decide just why you're using it, and you can have a rich experience. They're not addictive, and they're certainly not escapist, either, but they're exceptionally valuable tools for understanding the human mind, and how it works." Alexander Shulgin
Fact Our oldest radio broadcasts of the 1930s have already traveled past 100,000 stars.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Homemade Vinegar
Making your own vinegar is super simple. Basically you need a vinegar mother, then feed the mother and presto you have vinegar. This video gives the details. Also, I'd like to note that you can distill the vinegar and get your clear distilled vinegar for cleaning. I'd probably make apple cider vinegar, but this will give you the basics. Be creative and have fun. Remember that the vinegar basically makes itself, your just putting the ingredients together.
Links
Apple cider vinegar
Homemade apple cider vinegar
Vinegar wiki
Mike
Links
Apple cider vinegar
Homemade apple cider vinegar
Vinegar wiki
Mike
Pic of the Day- Febuary 11, 2011- "Untitled"
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| Untitled - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.12.2010 |
Quote "All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. " Ralph Waldo Emerson
FactThe Sun takes about 220 million years to make one revolution of the Milky Way.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#22 - Hemp "Dog Toys"
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Pic of the Day- Febuary 10, 2011- "Reminiscent of Fall"
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| Reminiscent of Fall - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.20.2010 |
Quote "All we are saying is give peace a chance." John Lennon
Fact Since 1495, no 25-year period has been without war.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#21 - Hemp "Bed Linen"
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Free Online Yoga Videos from YogaYak
In my quest to find a way to remain active during the somewhat sedentary winter months, I came across YogaYak. They offer a host of instructional videos for yoga, meditation, and Pranayama.
If you are unfamiliar with yoga, Wikipedia defines it as a traditional meditative practice and both physical and mental discipline which originated in India. "Yoga has been studied as an intervention for many conditions, including for pain, stress, and depression."
I recommend beginning with YogaYak's Hatha Yoga 1 video shown above. It is a beginning class which guides you through each asana (posture) and ensures that your practice can grow as you advance through the video series.
Be sure to drink a cup of neutral temperature water just prior to and immediately following your practice.
Namaste
Babel
If you are interested in learning about the history of yoga, more information can be found here.
If you are unfamiliar with yoga, Wikipedia defines it as a traditional meditative practice and both physical and mental discipline which originated in India. "Yoga has been studied as an intervention for many conditions, including for pain, stress, and depression."
I recommend beginning with YogaYak's Hatha Yoga 1 video shown above. It is a beginning class which guides you through each asana (posture) and ensures that your practice can grow as you advance through the video series.
Be sure to drink a cup of neutral temperature water just prior to and immediately following your practice.
Namaste
Babel
If you are interested in learning about the history of yoga, more information can be found here.
Pic of the Day- Febuary 9, 2011- "Emergency Call"
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| Emergency Call - Syracuse, NY Babel 01.29.2011 |
Quote "Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures." Thomas de Quincey
Fact Nearly 85% of all cases of lung cancer in the U.S. are caused by smoking tobacco cigarettes.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#20 - Hemp "Pasta"
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
How to Make Your Own Incense
Heres a quick tutorial on making cone incense out of honey, dry herbs, wood, and resin.
Links
Incense Ingredients by Emotional Attributes
Incense Resins, Woods & Herbs A-Z
Mike
Pic of the Day- Febuary 8, 2011- "Rooted in Strength"
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| Rooted in Strength - Pratt's Falls, Pompey, NY Babel 08.17.2010 |
Quote "People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar." Thich Nhat Hanh
Fact The peanut is a species in the legume or "bean" family.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#19 - Hemp "Hammocks"
Monday, February 7, 2011
Homemade Peanut Butter
- 3 cups of roasted shelled unsalted peanuts
- Mix with a blender to get a creamy peanut butter or mash by hand to make crunchy.
Doing it this way saved me $ .50 a jar. Its 100% natural with no salt added.
Mike
Pic of the Day- Febuary 7, 2011- "WE are the Music Makers"
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| WE are the Music Makers - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.18.2010 |
Quote "They're screaming ME! ME! ME!... I'm ME!... That's the cry of the ego... And that's why wars get fought... ego... because enough people want to scream Pay attention to ME... Yep, your playing there game..." Ken Kesey
Fact The speed of light travels at 299,792,458 meters per second.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#18 - Hemp "Crayons"(non-toxic, Made for kids)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Build a Solar Powered Charger for $4
According to a user(JoshuaZimmerman) at Instructables
"You'll need 15-20 hours of peak power to charge 2 AA fully"
For more info go here.
Mike
Pic of the Day- Febuary 6, 2011- "Forgotten, Not Lost"
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| Forgotten, Not Lost - Babel 10.12.2010 |
Quote "Attempts to create heaven on earth invariably produce hell."Sir Karl Raimund Popper
Fact The farthest and one of the very earliest galaxies ever seen in the universe is a compact galaxy of blue stars that existed 480 million years after the Big Bang
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#17 - Hemp "Varnish"
Saturday, February 5, 2011
DIY Light Transmitting Concrete
Pic of the Day- Febuary 5, 2011- "Tea Time"
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| Tea Time - Syracuse, NY Babel 10.10.2010 |
Quote "I’m not interested in being a “lover.” I’m interested in only being love."Ram Dass
Fact The speed of gravity is about 9.807 meters per second (32.17 ft/s) square.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#16 - Hemp "Paper"
Friday, February 4, 2011
Recipe: 100 Percent Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
100 Percent Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Makes three 1 1/2 pound loaves
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of granulated yeast (1 1/2 packets)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 5 tablespoons, plus extra for greasing pan, oil (of neutral flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 6 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
Directions
Mix the yeast, salt, honey, oil, milk and water in a large bowl (at least 5 quarts.)
Mix in the flour.
Cover loosely and allow to rest at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours (until the dough rises and collapses.)
The dough can be used immediately after the initial rise, though it is easier to maneuver when cold. Refrigerate in a lidded (but not airtight) container and use over the next several days.
On baking day, lightly grease a 9x4x3 inch loaf pan.
With wet hands, gather about a cantaloupe sized portion of dough.
Quickly shape the dough into a ball by gently stretching the surface of the dough around to the bottom on 4 sides, rotating the ball a quarter turn after your fold so that the bottom forms four bunched ends.
Drop the loaf into your prepared pan, it should be just over half full.
Allow the dough to rest for 40 minutes.
Flour the top and slash with the tip of a serrated bread knife.
Ten minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 350F and place an empty boiler tray on the bottom shelf.
Set the loaf pan in the center of the oven.
Quickly pour 1 cup of (at least) warm water into the boiler tray and immediately close the door. (You'll hear some neat fizzling, but no worries.)
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until deeply browned and firm.
Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.
Add in raisins, walnuts, flax seeds, or whatever your heart desires; just let me know how you make out.
Recipe thanks to Mother Earth News.
Pic of the Day- Febuary 2, 2011- "Light"
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| Light - Tully, NY Babel 08.14.10 |
Quote "After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. "Aldous Huxley
Fact Marijuana has been shown to be effective in reducing the nausea induced by cancer chemotherapy, stimulating appetite in AIDS patients, and reducing intra-ocular pressure in people with glaucoma. There is also appreciable evidence that marijuana reduces muscle spasm's in patients with neurological disorders. A synthetic capsule is available by prescription, but it is not as effective as smoked marijuana for many patients. Pure THC may also produce more unpleasant psychoactive side effects than smoked marijuana. Many people use marijuana as a medicine today, despite its illegality. In doing so, they risk arrest and imprisonment.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#15 - Hemp "Tent"
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Ubuntu Linux
More Info:
ubuntu.com/
Ubuntu vs. Windows Vista and 7
Comparison.com: Vista vs. Ubuntu
Mike
Pic of the Day- Febuary 3, 2011- "Violet"
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| Violet - Syracuse , NY - Babel 01.26.2011 |
Quote "Fascism is nothing but capitalist reaction. "Leon Trotsky
Fact Eggplants aren`t vegtables they`re really fruits.
TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#14 - Hemp "Apple Muffins"
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