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Keyline Plowing with Compost Tea Application
Part I: Introduction
Employing the methods developed by P.A. Yeomans, keyline pattern plowing is a proven component in the job of revitalizing degraded soils. The plow performs deep ripping with minimal plant disturbance. At its most basic this offers many benefits, including opening compacted soils (without destructive tillage), breaking up the hard pan, allowing moisture and oxygen to re-activate soil life, thus restoring fertility. When used in concert with controlled grazing or mowing through a managed cycle, top soil is built rapidly.
In the related field of soil biology, Dr Elaine Ingham (the eminent biologist) has made breakthrough discoveries studying soil life and developing methods of brewing compost tea. Her work promotes the pressing need to re-populate our damaged soils with the necessary microbial biota. Without the essential micro organisms our soils cannot develop balance. A balanced soil offers fertility, that builds through the exchange for nutrients that is the tireless work of soil life. A multitude of symbiotic connections evolved in harmony.
With the generous support of the well respected compost tea educator and biological farming consultant, Paul Taylor (Trust Nature), I am developing a means to both inject compost tea into the root zone of pasture plants driectly, and perform a foliar (plant leaf) application while keyline plowing. The potential for this method to restore health and balance to soils is explosive.
I will therefore post a series of articles on taranakifarm.com detailing my development of this system so that others may be inspired to explore this exciting system (and perhaps make improvements).
Part II: Designing the Keyline Plow Frame Extension
Making Progress
I believe I've solved the tank (and equipment) frame extension question. The photos below mostly speak for themselves, although I'll elaborate for the enthusiastic.
We made up a simple frame extension of welded steel box section that will form a platform for mounting the compost tea tank. In the photo below, you'll notice I'm supporting the frame extension with timber, which obviously won't do. So, next I'll weld plate steel "L" brackets onto the extension where it meets the upper beam of the original keyline plow frame (positions A & B below). Then drill bolt holes so I can employ "L" shaped bolts. The same kind those used on the plow. I like standards and it makes everything multi-use, opening the door for more creative ideas.
Bolting onto the upper beam will support the extension, although it will not hold any significant weight. To solve this problem I will do the following.
Because the keyline frame is essentially a tool bar allowing great variation, it is essential to consider this variation when designing additions. To create a decent sized platform, my frame extension extends beyond the depth of the original frame, so it will require diagonal plate steel supports to bare weight. These will bolt to both the lower keyline beam and the new extension. This will give the extension support from below, as I intend to apply considerable weight to the platform above. As such I'll need to make up at least two, maybe three supports.
A profile illustration of these supports is pictured left. To maintain a thin profile and not consume too much space on the rear keyline tool bar, I'll most likely opt for plate steel. I must cut triangles out of each end of the plate piece to match the new frame extension and also the keyline plow. To sure this up, again, "L" constructs to bolt on.
These supports are then completely adjustable, which allows me to relocated the shanks and coulter beams without worrying about 'permanent' frame extension supports being in a fixed position. If they are in the way, I can just shift them, left for right. Total freedom. The general position is shown as dotted lines in the image below.
This extension also allows ample clearance beneath the tank platform should I need to access the shanks during plowing to change over a shear pin etc.
Part III: 1:1 Wooden Scale Model
Today I developed a 1:1 scale model of the platform supports. This allowed me to consider the design in more depth and get a feel for where the pressure points are. I constructed the model from cypress which obviously is much easier to work than box section or plate steel. I've established exact dimensions so constructing the steel version only involves cutting each 'part' of the assembly, then welding it together. All position issues, levels etc. are correct. No painful mistakes.
My only regret thus far, is employing non-standard box section steel for the frame extension. In the keyline plow, there are three sizes of box section employed. The main frame is constructed from 100×100mm RHS (Rolled Hollow Section). This is a very strong steel product. One that allows the frame to withstand extreme pressures during plowing. The coulter beams, which don't experience the same stresses, are build from 75×75mm box section. Finally a smaller kind again is employed in the coulter assemblies themselves – the 50×50mm variety.
Since the frame extension was made up for a purpose other than its current application, I opted for 90×90mm. I briefly considered a 'sleeved' design. Involving reversed coulter with a 'sleeve' of 90×90mm over the 75×75mm. The intent – to create an extended rear platform. But the forces at play made me abandon it. If I had opted for 100×100, the platform supports would be fully reversible. A regrettable oversight.
For the supports, I'm using the same box section as the coulter beams. 75×75mm. Never to later to correct the course. I'm pleased with this design and look forward to creating the final steel versions.
The steel brackets are now complete and working exactly as intended, with strength to spare. I anticipated a measure of 'spring' based on the design, but this doesn't seem evident. They are extremely robust, and very straightforward to construct.
One of the completed steel support brackets.
As it appears, mounted on the plow.
12 thoughts on "Keyline Plowing with Compost Tea Application"
Just wondering where i can hire a Yeomans Plough for use in several paddocks at my family farm near Daylesford Victoria?
contact George Howson at Dalpura Farm in Moriac,Vic.I did work there ploughing several years ago and he is a really nice guy.I think he would help.
gpshowson (at) hotmail.com
Thankyou Ringo…..
G'day Catherine,
I have a plough (obviously, since I wrote the article!), and Taranaki Farm is located in Woodend which isn't far from you. I'm available for contract ploughing if you like.
I believe they use Darren Doherty's plow down at Dalpura. Another contact is David Griffith ( https://geometree.com.au/ ).
All the best,
Thanks Ben – i will have to chat with family & introduce idea & then get back to you. im excited but i dont know how they will go…:)wish me luck.
Good luck! I'm seeing a pattern emerge of concerned family members looking to undo land damage. It's very encouraging.
Hi Ben,
Nice work on your frame. I rigged a liquid injector and Gandy seeder to our Keyline plow this summer, injecting 3.8 gallons/minute into 3-5 rips, but not foliar spraying. Dropped 18 varieties of seed in the rips, taking a cue from the "Burleigh County Boys" of North Dakota (Gabe Brown and others) who have pioneered this amazing practice of "cocktail cover cropping."
We received no rain after my ripping up until winter dormancy, but still got a lot of germination, especially italian rye, turnips, pasja, tillage radishes, winter cereals.
I really liked what I saw with the tillage radishes….many grew as large as my forearm straight into the rips.
The liquid injected was dilute raw milk, fish hydrolysate we had laying about, very small amounts of copper and zinc, and traces of effective microorganisms and sea-crop minerals. No compost tea, the rigging of the plow had taken all the available time. Tea and mycofungi are obvious next steps, just didn't have it together to do them.
Also rigged a roller on the plow this summer, which made a big difference in achieving an ideal finish.
Keep up the great work, good to hear about others getting tricky with the plows and working to optimize conditions for plant growth, soil critters and humification.
Abe Collins
New Soil Security, Inc.
I'm interested in a yeomans plow or something similar and have been doing some research where I have come across quite a few articles saying that there is very little benefit so I was wondering if anybody has used and could share information
Some selective memory being practiced by Abe Collins, as he and I discussed this topic at length in 2005 as it concerned our Clear Choice (c) use on pastures of seed pellets via Masanobu Fukuoka. Seed Pellets allow the combination of various seed sizes independent of ballistic difference between types.
Well done both Ben and Abe, just the same!
Royal A. Purdy
Clear Choice (c) – Elysian
Is there someway to hire a Yeoman's plow, with or without operator, in the Bathurst/Cowra region of NSW?
Hi Benjamin,
after reading with interest your article and your reply to one email inquiry bellow I wander if you would be interested in a contract ploughing for me near Ballarat.
I have bought there a 100+ acres property (settling on it mid April) and I'd love to start with soil fertility improvements without an delay.
I would like to have done as much as possible before the end of June (and pay for it / tax reasons). Would you be interested?
I am very interested in this article and would like to know what sort of results have been achieved since the original work and article more than 5 years ago.


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SMWS 127.40 Mango Chicken Vindaloo
Posted by Tom
Another brilliant Scotch Malt Whisky Society dram this 127.40 Mango Chicken Vindaloo is another fabulous dram from this distillery.
I've had some crackers from this distillery via The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and this is no different, sweet, smoky juicy and meaty the name really has been picked well and this is a hugely powerful dram with loads to offer for any peat fan.
I love this distillery, whether peated or not, and this is no different another brilliant dram from this Islay distillery.
Another example of why being a member of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a great option for any and all whisky fans.
Really light smoke here much much lighter than i was expecting with light vanilla and lots of cask char, fruity undertones and sweet chalky Edinburgh rock, meaty with sweet and sour chicken, hints of spices and pepper.
Sweet tangy and lots of spices and pepper, smoked meats and masses of sweet and sour chicken and vanilla, caramel goodness and tangy fruits
Long lasting and sweet and juicy, with huge amount of sweet and sour chicken.
Bottle Name: SMWS 127.40 Mango Chicken Vindaloo
Age: 12
Distiller: Bruichladdich
Bottler: Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Type: Single Cask Single Malt
From: Scotland, Islay
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Animated Tabs
This is the first try:
Without explaining any further what/why/how (except that "mouse" icon is there just to show when button is down), I'd like to ask comments on how would you want tabs to behave? Note that the goal here is to have eye candy and usability, not necessarily long battery life... ;-)
Update: To demo how this looks (and performs) in tablets, I built Qt 4.6 tp1 for N810. With reduced effects (it's after all just N810), the prototype behaves like this:
- Background: Aamos & Eelis
- Icons: Tango http://tango.freedesktop.org
10 comments:
- LK said...
wouldnt everything moving in the same direction make more sense? tab title and contents moving opposite seems kinda confusing.
- September 29, 2009 at 12:46 AM
- think-free said...
Hi !
That's very nice !
Is the source code available somewhere ?
Thanks ;)
- September 29, 2009 at 1:21 AM
- Tim Samoff said...
Cool. But, there are a plethora of animated tab "styles" out there:
...just to name 30 of them. ;) There are more.
- September 29, 2009 at 3:45 AM
- Kaitsu said...
think-free: Noup, sources are too ugly right now, just enough to demo how it works and to ask for ideas. I want to make the widget general (widget size, amount of tabs etc.) but not doing it until I get the final idea what it could/should be like... And for that I'm asking ideas now =)
For example where could the labels of each tab be and how to animate them on/off?
LK: Would it? For me this feels "natural", panning the screen so that you "throw yourself" to next tab... But this was a good comment, I was actually thinking that maybe tabs could even have hidden/autohide mode: Once user has learned how to pan between tabs and where each tab is located, content could take whole screen/widget area and only show which tab you are moving to as an animated overlay. So "This movement doesn't seem to make sense" is good to know =)
Tim: Thanks, I'm checking now each of them and try to get ideas!
- September 29, 2009 at 8:34 AM
- Marius Gedminas said...
It looks awesome!
One comment that I feel is important: animations look shiny at first, but after using for a while they may get tiresome. It's important not to make the user wait for the animation. The total duration of the animation should be limited to a fixed number of milliseconds (for some reason the number 0.4s is popping into my head).
- September 30, 2009 at 6:38 PM
- Kaitsu said...
Marius: I totally agree, it must be possible for user to disable all extra animations which are not directly related usability (and the rest _must_ be fast enough not to disturb).
- September 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- Marius Gedminas said...
Actually I don't think the possibility to disable animations is necessary.
Animations should never interfere with the user's task; if they do, an option to disable them would be a workaround rather than a proper fix.
Chromium is a good example of a UI with animations that enhance the user's experience without getting in the way.
- September 30, 2009 at 10:33 PM
- Kaitsu said...
Marius: OK, so it seems that I don't _totally_ agree, only mostly =) I'm in favor of two different modes for user to select:
1) "Full animation" which is the default mode, gives user a nice wow effect with extended usability, impresses friends & girls etc.
2) "Minimal animation" which user can select if he decides animations have become boring, wants to minimize battery consumption, save extra 10ms in typical use scenarios etc.
There can be some variations also but basically I'd like to give user options. If Chromium would be used in embedded device there would be users who think "Hmm, this could have some more effects.." as well as "Damn, I have only 10% battery left and it's wasted for these animations!" type of users.
So as a conclusion: I agree that animations should not interfere with the user tasks and instead help usability, but I also think that that the possibility to disable animations (in embedded devices) is a nice feature to offer.
- October 1, 2009 at 11:39 AM
- Antonio said...
it'd be great if you could put your demos in GraphicsDojo repo :)
- October 20, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- Prof. Orlewilson Maia said...
Could you tell us how you built qt 4.6 on N810?
- June 23, 2010 at 5:09 AM


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The animal was seen on Wednesday in the 3300 block of Wedgewood Lane, said Burbank police Sgt. Darin Ryburn.
"The mountain lion was observed running away from the area when the police arrived," Ryburn said "This communication is intended to alert the community of the incident, and to provide precautions to keep residents and their pets safe."
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How did I start playing guitar? Well by accident really! It was 1969 and I was ten years old. My folks were obsessed with attending auctions at the local sale rooms, they had two or three self catering flats they used to let out to holiday makers, and used to pretty well furnish them completely at knock down prices from 'Francis Pittis' auctioneers. Anyway I was usually dragged along to the dusty smelly showrooms to hunt bargains, and on one occasion I spotted a dilapidated old guitar....what I now know to have been an old German 'parlor' acoustic.....filthy and with the headstock broken clean off. I don't know why but I nagged my Mum and Dad rotten until they put a 'four bob' bid in on the pile of junk, and a couple of days later Dad brought it home. To be honest by the time I got my hands on it I had lost interest and gone back to my perennial pastime out of school hours if building Airfix models! The old Instrument sat forlorn in the corner of my bedroom for several months, until my Mother got fed up with blowing the dust off of it and relegated it to the loft.
There it might have languished but for a chance event.....I had an older cousin called Cheryl, she was about sixteen or seventeen and what I suppose you would call a hippy .... all cheese cloth skirts and feather boas! I suppose even at the age of innocent age of ten , I could see something alluring about this attractive young female......especially as she never ever seemed to wear a bra, unlike all the other females that surrounded me. When it was suggested therefore that she might like to take me (a bit of a sickly child) on the odd outing in her old, but quite extravagantly painted, Morris Oxford I was glad to go along.
This was how I came to be stood a year later in a field with 600,000 other people in the early hours of the last day of August. An eleven year old boy smuggled into one of the most significant music events in history by a gaggle of stoned teenagers to be spellbound by Jethro Tull, then completely thunderstruck by James Marshall Hendrix. It was the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, the summer of love was past and the mercurial career of probably the greatest guitar innovator there will ever be would soon end in tragedy. But that night burned into my soul and changed something in me forever.
Cheryl and her friends got into terrible trouble with my parents for keeping me out all night, but I had been infected with something far worse than a chill from the night air............all I could think about were guitars and playing, and the old acoustic was dug from the loft and hasty repairs were made. I remember thinking I was going to take on the world.....well when I learned to play I would anyway!
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Heres some guitar porn to be going on with!
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This will be by way of a first post and introduction to the lair of the Guitar Weasel! A set of random musings from a nearing fifty rocker, who is coming to terms with having spent nearly forty years playing guitar and thirty five of those gigging!
Stories from just post Isle of Wight Festival 1970, through pub rock, punk rock, new romantic, poodle rock and beyond.
Guitars I have owned, muso's I have played with, my thoughts on the 'industry', and on life in general…….
Stories from just post Isle of Wight Festival 1970, through pub rock, punk rock, new romantic, poodle rock and beyond.
Guitars I have owned, muso's I have played with, my thoughts on the 'industry', and on life in general…….
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When winter's arctic air moves in, Ontarians from Windsor to Fort Severn crank up the heat and stay inside. But after a while, do your stairs squeak or is there a sudden bounce in your home's floor? Do the joints on old wooden furniture feel loose? Are you getting shocked when you touch a door knob? Do you notice your throat feels scratchy or your sinuses feel raw?
With people spending 90% of their time indoors, maintaining indoor air quality is a modern necessity. The problem with heating homes and offices is that it can dry out the air to the point where it pulls moisture out of everything. Structural beams and posts can shrink and wander out of position, causing your floors to sag. Beautiful hardwood floors, molding, and valuable heirloom antiques can be ruined by low indoor humidity. Dry indoor air also increases the build up of static electricity. That same phenomena that causes makes hair frizz out and jolts you when you touch a door knob can also damage sensitive electronic gadgets and computer components.
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A whole-house bypass humidifier fitted onto a HVAC forced air system can evaporate large amounts of moisture into the air (sometimes between 12 to 17 gallons of water per day) and circulate it throughout your entire home. Systems like this run automatically all the while effectively maintaining the relative humidity in the best comfort range.
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Route: A couple of straightforward climbs early on in the stage apart, this is a pan-flat day's cycling that looks guaranteed for a sprint finish. In fact it would be no surprise to see several of the sprinters pull out after this stage with so few opportunities for them in the last week, which only makes a sprint even more certain.
Local hero: AG2R's Rinaldo Nocentini, winner of a stage at the Tour of California in February, is from Montevarchi, just south-east of Florence. This terrain won't suit this Classics specialist, but he'll be his French team's main hope for a stage win.
Procycling's top tip: It's hard to see past Cavendish and Petacchi in the sprints, but Lampre's Danilo Napolitano has been going well this season and is sure to be in contention in the bunch finishes.
Savio speaks: Stage 13 to Firenze is a day for the sprinters. I was talking with some there team managers and we noted how more and more over the years the unknown men have a hard time getting free in escapes. I don't know if that is due to race radios or the strong presence of the sprinters' teams.
It's great that the Giro combines cycling with Italy's historic cities. Firenze is a city of art, but in cycling it is known for the famed Gino Bartali, who comes from nearby Ponte a Ema. It is a stage dedicated to him and it will pass through his city.


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Xombi #1
Regular Series
DC Comics/Milestone
In honour of tomorrow's release of Xombi #1 from DC, I thought I'd take a look at Xombi #1 from DC/Milestone.
I've written about Milestone Media before, so I'll spare the history lesson this time. And focus on the comic.
It's great.
When people talk about John Rozum's writing on Xombi, they usually refer to it as the "Vertigo title" of the Dakota Universe, but with the way that Vertigo has changed over the years, this might confuse some people. It's like early-period Vertigo (Pollack's Doom Patrol, Nocenti's Kid Eternity, Milligan's Shade, the Changing Man) -- an offkilter tale that blends philosophy, religion, and the trappings of something like superheroics.
This is evident right from the first page, where a hospital staffmember has enlisted the help of special Catholic agents Nun of the Above and Catholic Girl to investigate the sudden appearance of frogs in his hospital. And not just normal frogs, either. Frogs who are drawn to the use of teleportation magic, and who apparently repeat fragments of overheard conversations instead of a simple "Ribbit."
After a couple of pages devoted to this bit of foreshadowing, the rest of the issue is spent chronicling the origin of the title character. Although "xombi" isn't so much a name as a descriptor, as we learn throughout the series; the protagonist's name is David Kim, a Korean-American medical researcher working with nanotechnology.
Unfortunately for Kim, his research is of interest to people outside of the medical community. People who are capable of creating beings called "rustling husks", murderous homunculi made from the bodies of insects that died trapped between panes of glass. They're foul creatures that have no problem killing anyone who gets in their way, and proceed to do just that.
As much as I love the comic, though, it isn't perfect. JJ Birch's art leaves a bit to be desired at times -- for the most part, Kim looks Caucasian rather than Korean, and some of the facial expressions are a bit off. He is, however, spot on with the more outlandish pieces, such as the husks and their weaponry, and he does some very nice things with page layouts. He pencilled and inked the entire series (except for the 0 issue which preceded the series proper by several months), so it will be interesting to see how his art progresses over the 21 issues.
On the whole, this issue is highly recommended, as is the new #1, also written by Rozum, set to come out on March 16th. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.


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When will I get to work on these projects and complete them? Maybe never. At least I have time to make up a list. And these will require funds and tools as well.
- charcoal maker
- making activated carbon with salt solution and charcoal maker
- homemade water filter with both charcoal and ceramic if possible
- 5 gal charcoal foundry
- wood gassifier generator
- steam engine generator
- vacuum packer from car a/c compressor.
- freeze dryer from 1/2 horse vacuum pump.
- auto alternator welder
- hydrogen welder
- auto alternator power gen
- wind powered water pump
- ram pump
- program the heat sensors with java and that phigits controller
- Shaving horse
- riving horse
- foot powered wood lathe
- log arch
- boring machine
- test: air cooling with pipes and ground, cost per btu to power fans
- test: liquid cooling with ground and hand dug wells or other. geothermal. cost per btu to circulate liquid and operate heat exchangers.
- home made wood cook stove using kwool and steel.
- cob bread oven
- brick wood cook stove and oven.
- setup security system using linux and zone minder software
- rotary inverter using auto alternator
- solar oven
- solar toilet
- solar powered electric furnace for melting metals.
- put a motor on a bicycle
- two man and one man go cart
- small plywood boats and canoes based on some plans I found on the internet
- ethanol still
- methane digester
- solar water still
- stove top water still
- hand water pump single person operation
- hand water pump larger volume double person operation.
- solar hot water heater
- rocket stove
- rocket mass heater
- wood drying kiln
- sand forge
- micro-hydro power
- home made battery cells
- fire piston
- wood and leather below
- veggie oil lamp
- Tallow candles
- astrolabe
- soup can propane torch forge
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Great list! Maybe a solar air heater and a could be added. Some make them with aluminum cans, some with aluminum screening. See YouTube! {:^)
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Last Friday afternoon found the Kent County Assessors Association (KCAA) in Rockford holding their annual summer picnic. They hung up their taxman hats to enjoy an afternoon of food catered by Dam Dogs and Arnie's Bakery Café (desserts) along with an expert fly-fishing demonstration.
Jeannie Kolenda, an appraiser in the Tax Equalization Department in Kent County, said, "We assessors regularly meet to provide one another with useful information related to assessment practices and to promote justice and equity in the distribution of the tax burden."
The picnic itself was held in the cozy confines of the Rockford Rotary Pavilion, after which the members moved to the banks of the beautiful Rogue River to receive, first hand, a basic tutorial in fly-fishing techniques from fisherman and outdoorsman extraordinaire, Rockford's Glenn Blackwood.
The 30+ members of the KCAA, representing various communities throughout Kent County, put current tax matters on the back burner while thoroughly enjoying themselves and Rockford.


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- 1/2 c. diced onion
- 4 tsp. crushed garlic, divided
- 1/3 c. red wine
- 2 T. strawberry jam
- 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
- 1 T. grated lemon rind
- 4 ( 4 oz) boneless pork loin chops
- salt and pepper to taste
Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Coat with nonstick spray. Add onion and 1 tsp. garlic. Cook until onion is tender. Add wine; cook until liquid almost evaporates. Add jam; cook 1 minute. Add vinegar and cook until reduced to about 1/2 c.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with spray. Combien 1 T. garlic and 1 T. lemon rind. Press over both sides of pork chops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes per side or until done. Remove from pan. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with strawberry sauce.


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First of all, sorry for the non-stop art exhibitions posts lately and the lack of fashion-related discussions. So, I'll try to balance it out by talking about fashion in my next few posts. Therefore, here it is...
Ever since I stayed in the newly-stylish Singapore, I realized that I have an opportunity to make daring fashion choices. Although I still can't believe that I still get those undesirable looks from strangers as I walk with my creepers down the streets of such modern city. Well, I guess that means you can't assume everyone have an open mind and it is our own responsibility to develop a tough skin.
With that on my mind, I wonder about my own hometown. Has Jakarta matured enough to be ready to accept edgy fashion choices?
To find out, I conducted a bit of an experiment since I got here. I wore some of my crazy outfits that I usually only dare to wear in Singapore. I still can't believe that I wore my tartan kilt pants to plaza Indonesia, or my winged shoes to 3 art galleries. While on other occasions, I do kept it a bit simpler like the photo below. Although, I still kept my knuckles fully equipped with rings as always ;)
And I was beyond surprised with the people's reaction. The overall response was manageable. No uncomfortable stare whatsoever.
I firstly had doubts, but oh boy was I wrong or what. I'm so relieved that Jakarta had become more socially accepting towards new ideas. This is great news, because that means we as the younger generation have more opportunity to be more creative. So my advice, the next time you're going out, don't be afraid to wear your craziest outfit and have fun with it. There's no better feeling than to just let loose and feel free :)


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AFTER carefulh reading Professor Joan Robinson's article in Social Scientist (March 1973) I am inclined to offer the following comments.
Theory of Value
In Volume III of Capital in the chapter on the "Equalisation of the General Rate of Profit", Marx shows full awareness of the contradiction between his law of value and his law of the equalisation of the rate of profit per unit of capital. He says:
It is prima facie two entirely different matters whether commodities are sold at their values (i. e. exchanged in proportion to the value contained in them at prices corresponding to their value) or whether they arc sold at such prices that their sale yields equal profits for equal masses of capitals advanced for their respective production... The whole difficulty arises from the fact that commodities are not exchanged simply as commodities but as products of capitals which claim participation in the total amount of surplus-value, proportional to their magnitude, or equal if they are of equal magnitude.1 Engels in his supplement to Volume III quotes Marx :
The exchange of commodities at their values or approximately at their values, thus requires a much lower stage than their exchange at their prices of production, which requires a definite level of capitalist development ... Apart from the domination of prices and price movement by the law of value, it is quite appropriate to regard the values of commodities as not only theoretically but also historically prius to the prices of production. This applies to conditions in which the labourer owns his means of production. . . .2
In the same Supplement Engels stated, "We are dealing here not only with a purely logical process, but with a historical process and its explanatory reflection in thought, the logical pursuance of its inner connections9 ?.3
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Curd Rice is a very simple and easy lunch option.It is very good for the summer months as it cools your body.
Bland and boring ..yes that's what i used to think of curd rice or thairu saadam.
But yesterday it changed.
Yesterday i wanted to prepare a quick lunch and go out shopping( well had to prepare lunch as Navin would come home for lunch from office..advantage of having rented a house just next to office)..so cos of this quick lunch thing i decided on curd rice.But i did not want to make the ordinary curd rice as i honestly don't like it so much.. So i checked out on the blog that i am totally in love with - Edible Garden . I was sure there will be some different recipe there and of course , the blog did not disappoint me.There were two different recipes.Since i had most of the ingredients of both recipes i decided to combine the two.
It came out very well and Navin also liked it. Was a little apprehensive of that .
Curd/Yoghurt - almost 1 1/2 to 2 cups
Pomegranate- i used seeds from half a pomegranate
Cucumber grated - 1 small size cucumber/ around 5 tablespoons
Green Chilli - 2
Ginger grated-1 tablespoon
Coriander leaves- a bunch
Salt to taste
1 tablesppon oil
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
Mash the boiled rice a little and add all ingredients except oil and mustard seeds.Mix well.Keep aside.
In a small pan or kadai splutter the mustard seeds and add to rice and mix.
Your curd rice is ready to serve. Now isn't that quick ?
Well it was fast and easy to jot it down here too!!!
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Corona del Mar (Spanish for "Crown of the Sea") is a neighborhood in Newport Beach, California. It generally consists of all land on the seaward face of the San Joaquin Hills south of Avocado Street to the city limits, as well as the development of Irvine Terrace, just north of Avocado. Beaches in the area include Corona del Mar State Beach as well as Crystal Cove State Park south of Corona del Mar, accessible by paths winding down a steep hillside.
Settled early in the 20th century, the older area of Corona del Mar consists mostly of closely-spaced, free-standing, detached single family houses of varying architecture, concentrated along Pacific Coast Highway (also known as "PCH" or State Route 1). Newer developments in Harbor View Hills consist of California ranch style houses, many with expansive ocean views.
Corona del Mar has no locally administered municipal government, but receives all municipal level services from the City of Newport Beach, and has a representative to the Newport Beach City Council. It is unusual in that although it is a part of an incorporated city, the post office accepts a mailing address of Corona del Mar for those residents living in the 92625 ZIP Code, and the community has its own Chamber of Commerce.
As of the census of 2000, for Corona del Mar (which consists entirely of the 92625 zip code) there were 13,407 people, 6,885 households, and 3,957 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,997.8/km². The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.
There were 6,885 households out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the city the population was spread out with 15.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $100,080, and the median income for a family was $130,323. Males had a median income of $99,000 versus $52,355 for females. The per capita income for the city was $76,704. About 5.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over
The local high school's mascot is the Sea King.
It is the setting for the Fox series Arrested Development as well as residence of Martine and Dustin Rhodes in the Dean Koontz novel False Memory.


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Giving up the gym (OMG!)
Last week I gave up my gym membership.
Yep. I did. And it scares the hell out of me. Because I like the gym. I like it quite a lot. I don't think I love it, but it's familiar and predictable. And it's been like a second home to me for many, many years.
I joined this particular gym just after the birth of my third child. I had a ton of baby weight to shift, and then I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. "Exercise is the key to keeping it down," the doctor told me. So like good patient I did as I was told and went nearly every week. At first I just used the gym, but later I moved on to classes and I really enjoyed them.
Week in and week out I would try to go at least twice a week. Three times if I could make the Saturday morning class. This meant a 20 minute car trip each way – longer if the traffic was horrendous. In total, the whole gym trip would take the best part of two hours, once you added on shower time. If I was tempted to do two classes the whole morning was gone.
This routine meant I was always in a rush. Rushing to get to the gym. Rushing to get changed. Rushing to get home to get work and clearing up done.
Near the end of last year I had minor surgery which meant I couldn't go to the gym. I could only do gentle exercise, so I walked the dogs and did some yoga on YouTube instead. It was a revelation. I found I enjoyed exercising at home. The change was refreshing.
Once I had healed, I realised that I didn't crave the gym the way I once did. So after much deliberation I decided to take the plunge and end my membership. My husband had recently decluttered the garage, so we made some of this space into a small workout area. Now I can do a whole range of classes at home on YouTube on the iPad. It also gives my kids the opportunity to watch me at weekends and laugh! Although sometimes they join in too. Result.
Here are a few bonuses to ending my membership…
• No more driving
I didn't have to do the 40 minute round trip anymore. Enough said.
• No more rushing
I didn't have to rush to get to a class on time, or to get home. I could start my mornings at a slower pace (okay, I have three kids so this is not strictly true, but it made life a little easier).
• No more membership fees
Working out at home saved me a lot of money.
• Mindfulness
A walk every morning helped me to appreciate the beautiful countryside that we live in, and how it changed from season to season. I found it really calming.
• More time
I realized that my workouts didn't always have to be an hour and I could tailor them to my day. This freed up time when I needed it.
• More flexibility
If I had an appointment I couldn't miss, I could workout later in the day. This meant I never needed to miss a workout. Also, I could do whatever workout I felt like. If I didn't want to walk, I could do Pilates. If I didn't want to do yoga, I could do a strength workout. I'm more likely to work out if it's an activity I want to do.
• More choice
Doing classes on YouTube has meant I can try a whole range of different classes for free. This gives means my workouts never stay the same. It's exciting to try something new which in turn makes me more motivated to work out.
Since leaving the gym I definitely feel that some of the day-to-day pressure has been lifted. I'm not saying I won't go back to the gym ever again, but this break is allowing me to change up my routine and really dedicate time to the things I enjoy.
Of course, I'm not telling you to end your gym membership. Not at all. I'm simply showing you that a change in routine can lead you in a different direction. It can also highlight what is really important in your life when perhaps you have lost sight of it. Change can be good, no matter how scary it is.
Do something that scares you.
Take a risk.
The result might be wonderfully surprising!


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Ryan Holiday has a great monthly-ish reading list. If you don't already subscribe, stop what you're doing and click. I'm going to try to get at least one idea from each book down and link them between them in as interesting ways. Maybe helpful for you. Maybe not. Remembrance for future connectivity is the goal.
This month's theme music: My Favorite Things by John Coltrane
An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural by James Randi
First on Scott's Persuasion Reading list, and a super quick read. People can believe anything. People can convince people of anything. Superstition is built into us at a foundational level which we simply can't shake. Surely an examination of nearly anything on, say, Facebook would convince you of that, yet you simply don't realize how much you accept on faith as well. Something things just flow in. It's your job to police the filter, and toss out what should be in your brain. An easier task said than done.
They Got It Wrong: History: All the Facts that Turned Out to be Myths by Emma Marriot
Second on Scott's list, and another quick read. As in the first, not hugely substantiated, but consistent with facts and direct experiences that I've had actually going to the places mentioned. Touchiest one was related to the Holocaust which broadens ones understanding of where, and at who's hand, most Jews died. Historical stories are created out of whole cloth to convince people, not unlike superstitions.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
I've tried to read this book, and stopped several times. It's brutal. The audiobook is the way to go. Primary Source account of concentration camps as a Jew from an astute observer. You simply cannot understand what the human organism is able to normalize until you make it through to the end of this book. A much more serious book than They Got It Wrong, which serves as an interesting contrast as events occur completely outside of Viktor Frankl's sphere. That fact by no means diminishes either the historical facts (as much as history can be factual), nor Viktor Frankl's experiences and insights. There's more to this book and I need to work my way through it again.
God's Debris: A Thought Experiment by Scott Adams
A record of a two conversations which, like links in a chain, drive home a series of thoughts about who we are as humans and where we're going, even if we're not paying attention to the fact that we're moving at all. Fertile idea generator. As an example, here's the one that's stuck with me (and the riskiest of the lot): Religion is how we, as a species, program our System 1, while suppressing our System 2 as necessary, for the persistence of our tribe. When we choose a religion, even if it's no-religion (i.e. atheism), that's because our System 1 accepts it that programming, and rigs our System 2 to think it's our own idea – our own "free will."
The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
A subtle magic trick in the form of a historical expose of Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Zen which, along the way, causes the listener to internalize precepts of Zen in ways. There's persuasion going on here in a major way, but I doubt you'd register it. The only way I spotted it was to notice how my thoughts changed in response to events. Granted this is my third time through the work, and I doubt that the written version would have had any effect at all. Going deeper on the why of the Koan teaching strategy lead to the insight about God's Debris above.
The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know by Shawne Coyne & Steven Pressfield
If you work with stories, this is a book for you. Full stop. As you read, read the other non-fiction books he references, in particular Story by Robert McKee. How to disassemble a story, look at the component pieces, and verify proper functioning. Highly analytical. A way to generate feedback about the quality of your work. Ideas connect with Mastery by Robert Greene. It's an example of how to rigorously define compliance with, and aberration from, expectations and conventions of written stories. Greene uses John Coltrane's jazz as an example, this is the analog for writing.
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Five Novels and One Story by Douglas Adams
I finally get it. I don't like this book. I understand why now. You see, it wasn't written as a single work at a single time, instead it's been reworked and rewritten at least six times, across many mediums, to the point where it no longer feels like a book to me. It's meticulously crafted watch. Everything, absolutely everything, has been polished, stripped, and reworked to the point where the whole book ticks along with too much rigidity and perfection for me to find it funny and entertaining. There's simply no surprise.
Going Rogue (Spells, Swords, & Stealth) (Volume 3) by Drew Hayes
This series hits it's stride in book three. There's three ensembles of actors in the story and the first two books in the series suffered, because the balance of focus wasn't sufficient. Drew Hayes gets it right in this book. This was the first fictional work that I applied concpets from Story Grid to as I was reading. This is an example of where the first two books really do need to be reworked, as it's a long slog for readers to get to this point and truly enjoy the aggregate work. The only reason why I made it as far as I did was because I used to DM Dungeons & Dragon games, not a large group of people, and a main character is a Dungeon Master. Yeah, I know I just said what I said about Hitchhiker's, so I suppose the trick is doing it in a less than perfect way.
Working my way back through Mastery by Robert Greene, and Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kehneman. I really do love re-reading books with complexity, because there's so much to gain. If you didn't get the System 1/2 reference from above, read Thinking Fast & Slow. Mandatory. I'm also tracking down Scott Adams' Persuasion Reading list, so more from that next month.


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Robert Dreyfuss is a senior correspondent for The American Prospect. He is the author of Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam. He can be reached through his website.
The National Rifle Association knew its stance on assault weapons was unpopular, so in 1994 it went underground, took advantage of loopholes in the campaign finance laws, and waged a stealth campaign to unseat Democrats in vulnerable districts.
America's huge budget for electronic reconnaissance might have come in for scrutiny after the Cold War. But the few in Congress who are supposed to watch over the world of spy finance are also big beneficiaries of it.
While the House Republican leadership imploded after the 1998 elections, the Senate majority leader kept a low profile. Despite his reputation as a conservative ideologue, Trent Lott is a big-money pragmatist—some would say an opportunist.


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Relation Between Diabetes and Feet
Change in Shape of Feet
Nerve damage from diabetes can lead to changes in the shape of your feet. The damaged nerves cannot send messages to your foot muscles about movement. Your foot muscles become weak and imbalanced. The bones of your feet and toes may shift.
Nerve damage from diabetes also causes Charcot's foot, a problem in which the joints and soft tissue in your foot are destroyed.
In the early stages of Charcot's foot, your joints are stiff and collect fluid. The problem can quickly worsen. Your bones can slip out of place, making your foot look deformed.
You might not sense pain, so you may keep walking on your foot, making the problem worse. Without knowing it, you could injure and damage the joints or break a bone in your foot.
The symptoms of Charcot's foot appear quickly and include
- warm, red skin
- swelling
- pain
Your doctor may first treat Charcot's foot by placing your foot in a cast and asking you to walk only with crutches or use a wheelchair. You may need surgery to correct the placement of the bones.
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Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space since Tuesday morning.
Scaling the Peaks
(Stocks hitting 52-week highs on July 3)
- Arbutus Biopharma Corp (NASDAQ: ABUS)
- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ARWR)
- BioLife Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: BLFS)
- Merus NV (NASDAQ: MRUS)
- Regenxbio Inc (NASDAQ: RGNX)
- SurModics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRDX)
- Veracyte Inc (NASDAQ: VCYT)
- Zafgen Inc (NASDAQ: ZFGN)
Down In The Dumps
(Stocks hitting 52-week lows on July 3)
- Autolus Therapeutics Ltd – ADR (NASDAQ: AUTL)
- Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS)
- Erytech Pharma SA (ADR) (NASDAQ: ERYP)
- Neos Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: NEOS)
- Opiant Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: OPNT)
- TrovaGene Inc (NASDAQ: TROV)
Related Link: Attention Biotech Investors: Mark Your Calendar For These July PDUFA Dates
Stocks In Focus
Realm ADS to Begin Trading On Nasdaq
Realm Therapeutics PLC (NASDAQ: RLM), which develops therapies for immune-related diseases, said the SEC has declared effective registration statements on Form F-1 and F-6 with respect to the ADSs, representing its ordinary shares, that are to be listed on the Nasdaq.
The company said the ADSs will begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol RLM on Thursday.
Currently, shares of the company are listed on the AIM, a U.K. exchange for small and growing companies.
CASI Added to the Russell 2000 Index
CASI Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: CASI) said its stock has been added to the Russell 2000, 3000 as well as the Microcap Indexes, effective after the close of market on June 22.
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"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." -Ephesians 4:32
God has set a high standard for us as His children, a very high standard. Read the verse above. Remember that He says to love one another as I have loved you. Christ tells us during His sermon on the amount that we are to be perfect as our Father in heaven is perfect.
"Impossible!" you say, "how can we reach this standard?"
Of your own efforts, it is impossible. But remember, "with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26).
God wants to mold us into the perfect character of His Son, Jesus Christ. He wants us to share the same characteristics of Christ, a major one of which was kindness.
Read through anyone one of the gospels, notice how Jesus regards those who were outcasts, how He respects those in lower levels of society, and how He handles others of a higher status when they come to seek Him. He is kind to all, without regard to race, status, gender, age, or faith. Even His dealings with the Pharisees were a result of kindness since Christ was hoping to lead them away from their firmly held traditional beliefs and open their eyes Him who was the fulfillment of their ancestors' hopes and dreams. Never did Jesus do or say anything without a direct purpose or to teach a lesson to His followers. More than anything, His kindness touched even the hearts of stone in an attempt to draw them back to God.
We are asked to carry the same drive of sharing kindness to others. Be courteous and respectful to everyone – most especially your enemies AND your family. Sometimes, family can be the hardest group to be kind to, but God tells us that if we ask, He can equip us with the ability to be kind to all whom we encounter day to day.
Invite the Spirit today to come create in you a new heart and mind that seeks to show kindness to all.
Praise God that He calls us to do into others what we want them to do to us.
Praise God that He can give you the strength to be kind.
Praise God for specific situations in which you could see His kindness toward you. Praise God that He can make you and keep you blameless until He comes again.
Ask God to give you the strength to be kind to everyone, including family members and enemies.
Has anyone been unkind to you? Pray that God will teach you how to be kind to that person. Pray also that God will give you forgiveness in your heart toward that person.
Pray that God will show you how to be kind to strangers.
Ask God to make you a new creation and give you a new heart. Tell Him about the people to whom you need to show more kindness.
Pray that God will give a full understanding of Christ's method of wholistic ministry, allowing all church members to meet people's needs and follow Christ's pattern of service to others.
Pray for a tremendous increase in spiritual support for Christian young people who attend public campuses. Pray that they become vibrant missionaries serving others at public universities and colleges worldwide.
Pray for all members to spend more time in Bible study and prayer, allowing God to fully direct His people according to His will and not ours.
Pray for any personal needs or anything on your heart.
Praise God that whatever you ask in His name and according to His will, He will do for you.
May you be blessed!
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A OOAK Re-root/partial re-paint wearing a handmade ensemble.
The above creation was re-rooted using professional grade Kanekalon hair.
The last picture was included to showcase the black underneath all of that cinnamon red.
She was formerly a Shakira Barbie with the ever stunning Lea face. :)
I made her a completely lined outfit, as I am not a big fan of selling my OOAK dolls nude.
Her face was partially enhanced. Doing a full facial re-paint sounds terrifying. Maybe one of these days. lol
"Vintage Sewing Fun"
Using a pattern I tried my hand at sewing a lined vintage dress for Barbie.
It was a neat learning experience. :)
"Into the Garden of Midnight-A OOAK Ensemble"
This was my first attempt at sewing specifically for the larger busted Fashion Royalty Dolls.
I love the colors and had a lot of fun with this one. The dress and the purse were fully lined. All the little accessories were fun to make as well. Tedious, but fun. :)
Those are some of my most recent sold projects.
I have much more in the works.
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Md. Gubernatorial Candidate Holds Marijuana Rally
Update: 4:26 p.m. March 13, 2014
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A state delegate who's running for governor held a rally with marijuana reform advocates before she urged other lawmakers to decriminalize the drug.
Del. Heather Mizeur, a Montgomery County Democrat, is the lead sponsor of a bill that would make pot possession a civil offense, punishable by a $100 fine instead of arrest. Offenders under age 21 would receive drug education.
Mizeur is also sponsoring a marijuana legalization bill.
The rally ran from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday on Lawyers Mall in Annapolis. Speakers from several nonprofit groups joined lawmakers who support marijuana reforms.
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on both bills starting at 1 p.m.
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MovemberPI will be having its end party tonight, November 29, at Time, 7840 Makati Avenue. The Stache Wars will start at 10 PM.
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EnviroPop: Saving Endangered Marine Lives
March 28, 2013
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Rescue Chi-Chi the Panda and other endangered creatures from sea hazards on EnviroPop. This iOS game (coming soon on Android) is developed by AppLabs Digital Studios Inc in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines).
Aiming to spread awareness on how to minimize the perils to marine life, the game requires users to tap and swipe three or more similar sea hazards like oil, cyanide, PET bottles, trawl nets, and dynamites to eliminate them in one minute. The more hazards eliminated, the higher you'll score. The other characters that you need to save are Gary the Grouper, Bobby the Butanding, Dolly the Dolphin, Dougie the Dugong, Pattie the Pawikan, and Clara the Clown Fish. More information about these creatures are found in its website.
EnviroPop app comes in Lite and Full versions and are available for download on the iTunes App Store. The full version may be purchased for only $0.99 (around Php40.00). Proceeds from purchasing the full version will go directly to the marine conservation programs of WWF-Philippines.
This is a sure fun game that will also educate us about the featured sea creatures and the dangers they're facing. Download and enjoy EnviroPop and be aware on how to save our endangered marine friends.


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Geissele 9.5" Super Modular Rail MK14
Geissele 9.5" Super Modular Rail MK14
The MK14 is the latest entry to the Geissele line up of Super Modular Rails. The new handguard design offers a smaller diameter and overall height to create a slimmer package. Included with the MK14 Super Modular Rail is an updated version of the proven Geissele Barrel Nut design, not only providing ease of installation but superior rigidity. The long surface contact of the 2.25" barrel nut interfaces with the receiver creating a platform that can be trusted to be straight and true the entire length of the free float rail. The MK14 is precision machined using 6061-T6 aluminum due to its strength, rigidity and lightweight properties.
Utilizing Magpul's M-LOK technology in the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions allow the end user full customization and modularity of their rifle to securely mount lights, bipods and other firearm accessories. The Geissele MK14 Super Modular rail is finished in a durable and long lasting Type 3 Anodized Hardcoat available in Black
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There are those of us who are unable to rid ourselves of the curse of insomnia. It is caused by many things, or may have no apparent cause. When we get emotional in any way insomnia may pop up. To get over it, you should use the ideas below to help you out.
If you have someone around who can give you a massage, it can help with your insomnia. It will help you relax and prepare for sleep. Allow your mind to drift as you enjoy the massage. Don't resist; simply ease into sleep much like you would ease into a warm bath.
Many people make a habit of staying up late during the weekends and holidays. Unfortunately, this can cause insomnia. Try setting an alarm to force yourself to wake at the same time each day. After a few days, you will develop a sleep routine.
Turn off your computer and television a half-hour before bedtime. Such electronics are very stimulating to your mind. If you get them turned off, you can allow your body to begin to relax. Try avoiding the TV or computer past a specific hour.
Pay attention to how your room is ventilated and also the temperature. Your body is sensitive to a fluctuation of even a few degrees either way. This can make it harder to sleep in that room. Turn down the thermostat to about 65 degrees for the best sleep. Layer the blankets on your bed so they can be removed if necessary.
Try to wake up earlier than usual. That extra 30 minutes to an hour a day of wake time might be just enough physically to tire you out at the end of the day. Figure out how many hours of sleep you need and then only spend that time, plus 30 minutes to fall asleep, in bed.
If you often suffer from insomnia, maybe you want to consider buying a firm mattress. Your body does not get the support it needs from a mattress that is too soft. This puts stress on your body and exacerbates your insomnia. It is worthwhile investing in a good quality mattress.
To promote sleep and avoid insomnia, make your bedroom as comfortable as possible. Adjust the levels of noise and light to allow your body to relax, so you can go to sleep on your own. Your alarm clock should not have a bright display. A new, well-made mattress supports your body, making it easier to enjoy deep sleep.
Try waking up a little earlier than you typically do. You may find that this is enough to make you tired at night. Monitor how much sleep is good for you, and stick with that schedule to help you fall asleep easier at night.
Get a little sun in the day to help you sleep better. When you have your lunch break, go outside and enjoy the warming sun rays on your face. Sunshine stimulates your glands to produce the natural sedative, melatonin.
Restless Leg Syndrome
It's definitely harder to sleep when you're not tired. If you are sedentary all day, make sure you take breaks and move about throughout your day. Starting each morning with a brisk walk or jog goes a long way toward achieving a good night's rest.
RLS or Restless Leg Syndrome is where your legs cannot relax and feel uncomfortable. They may twitch or hurt, which causes you to repeatedly move them. Restless Leg Syndrome can cause insomnia.
Change your mattress if it is not firm enough. A nice firm mattress will help support your body while you sleep and you can fully relax. Additionally, you entire body is going to feel more ready for the day after a night on a surface that supported it. While it may not be cheap to get a mattress, it's an investment that's worth it.
Many people who deal with arthritis find they also have insomnia. This is because the pain can keep these people up. If this is personally your case, try relaxation techniques, ibuprofen just prior to bedtime and even a warm bath. All should ease your pain and help you sleep.
Everyone knows how unhealthy smoking is, but not everyone realizes how it can interfere with falling asleep. Smoking makes your heart beat faster and can stimulate your body quite a bit. There are a multitude of reasons why you really should stop smoking. Getting to sleep more easily is one of the many benefits of quitting.
If you want to experiment with an OTC sleep remedy, consult your doctor about the safety of doing so. This is very true especially if you have to use this for quite some time. You might discover that it's only good for short-term use and dangerous to use long term.
Don't become stimulated when you want to sleep. Activities, such as watching television, playing video games and getting involved in arguments all stimulate the brain. It's more difficult to sleep with a stimulated mind. Try relaxing things before bed, instead.
Try not to worry at bedtime. One great way to get your insomnia under control is have a time when you can worry, mainly earlier in your day. People tend to think about the things that happened during the day keeping them up at night. Why not take a chunk of time and focus on that when you're not trying to sleep? That will allow you to focus on sleeping instead.
Routines are great for producing reliable sleep. If you go to bed at the same time night after night, and then get up at the same time each morning, your body knows when to sleep. Sticking to roughly eight hours of sleep is ideal.
Don't be anxious about tomorrow. If you need to handle financial matters, do so well prior to bedtime. Eliminate as many concerns as you can during your day. If you have to, make a list of things you need to do prior to trying to rest.
If you are really struggling to go to sleep at night, experiment a little with your morning wake-up time. See if waking up a half an hour earlier helps you sleep come nighttime. Once your body adjusts to the new bedtime, you will be able to return to your old morning wake up time.
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive therapy may be worth a try if you're finding it very difficult to overcome your insomnia. This sort of treatment helps you identify faulty thoughts and beliefs that rob you of sleep so that you can correct them. Other benefits from cognitive therapy include learning about sleep changes over the human life cycle, in particular age-related ones, and also being able to set realistic sleep goals.
Cognitive therapy can help you with your insomnia. This will help you get rid of thoughts that are not letting you sleep. With cognitive therapy, you will learn about sleep norms and changes at different stages of life. This will help you determine the amount of sleep you need.
A lot of people are only able to sleep during the night when they're able to breathe well. See if essential oils and a diffuser may help. For others, an air purifier removes allergens, making their sleep conditions perfect.
Put your anxieties down on paper. Obsessive thinking about anything causes stress that interferes with sleep. Write them down along with a solution for each, at least an hour before bed. By having a plan you can lessen the stress, helping you sleep better at night.
Don't drink anything with caffeine within six hours of bedtime. Try switching to a decaf version or choose an herbal tea that has a soporific effect. You should also avoid eating anything high in sugar before bedtime since sugar can produce a boost of energy when you want to fall asleep.
A snack can help you fall asleep. A bit of toast topped with honey can calm and satisfy you. Warm milk will make you sleepy within a half hour.
Do you suffer from insomnia? Are you known to nap each day? Stop napping. Nappers find it difficult to get to sleep when bedtime rolls around. If you must take a nap, do it before three in the afternoon, and only do it for a half hour.
If insomnia is an issue for you, avoid exercising right before bedtime. Working out gets your body pumped up, making sleep more difficult. You will sleep better if you are calm before going to bed.
Don't make yourself get in bed just because the clock on the wall says it is time. Wait until you feel tired. Then, you will be able to lie down, get comfortable and hopefully drift off to dreamland without stressing over the fact that it is so difficult.
Set your alarm for a proper hour and stick with it. Getting too much sleep will make it tough to drift off. Aim for between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night.
Be sure not to overeat at bedtime. Heartburn can disrupt sleep, causing the sufferer to stay awake for hours. Instead, eat for the last time at night about three to four hours before you think about going to sleep. With this, your stomach has time to settle down.
Insomnia can affect your life negatively. A sleep schedule that is the same every night helps to combat insomnia. If you get up and go to sleep about the same time every day, that will help you to avoid insomnia. Even if you are still tired, wake up at the same time. When you do this, you will start to shirt back into a regular sleeping cycle.
Ask your doctor if any of the medications he's prescribed to you might be causing your insomnia. You might want to stop taking the medicine or trying an alternative. Even if your prescription meds don't say they cause insomnia, they may very well do so.
Don't eat dinner immediately before bed. You might find that a little heartburn or reflux will keep you awake, making sleeping hard. Your best bet is to restrict the last meal of the day to no later than three hours before your bedtime. That way, your stomach will have settled.
Learn stress busting remedies. When you fail to deal with your accumulated daily stress, it will prohibit your ability to sleep come bedtime. Daily meditation and deep breathing as you go about your day will leave you relaxed and ready for sleep at night.
Turn down the lights before you head off to bed. This helps your body realize it is time for bed. You will start to get tired and when you turn the lights off you may just fall asleep quickly. Television will likely do the opposite due to the flickering lights, so shut it off within 2 hours of going to bed.
Focus on creating a sleep-savvy bedroom. Cover your windows well so no light seeps through. Blinds often don't cut it. Invest in some light-blocking curtains or shades to keep things dark. If they are too expensive for you, a good alternative might be aluminum foil.
Without great advice, you'll have trouble licking insomnia. You may not find success by yourself, so seeking help through articles like this shows a willingness to embrace change. Now, all you have to do is apply each tip so that you sleep better than ever.
A great way to get into a deep sleep would be to start working on deep breathing when sleep just won't come to you. Lie on your back, relaxing your body slowly. Inhale slowly, filling your lungs, hold it for a few seconds, then exhale. You will feel much more relaxed and prepared to sleep after doing this for several minutes.


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I have a tendency to over-analyze things - which if you know me in real life you would never think! So over the last 18 months of being present in the online dating circle, I'm giving it up. I've also spend the last few weeks reading the beginning of this book by Aziz Ansari (it was only $3.99 so I splurged). He and this other guy Eric did a lot of research about Modern Romance and are bringing it back to the people.
The book puts in writing a lot of the things I'm experiencing in this crazy world as a 30 year old single gal trying to find herself a mate. I don't even think I'm fully immersed in to the online dating culture. For instance, none of this is happening. I don't pursue the men following Cindy's advice here - and also it not being fruitful after a few messages. I did take a leap (because I couldn't get this song out of my mind) on one guy and spent a few weeks chatting online and on the phone before an in person meeting that solidified how much I didn't ever want to talk with him again.
Another guy viewed my profile and had a little quiz in his that lead to his name and a 'find me on Facebook' hint - which I did and spent time crafting this great message to initiate a conversation in the hopes that he would respond. I was interested in what he wrote about himself and wanted to know more. Know what I got? ... ... ... You guessed it, a big fat nothing! No response at all.
All this does is confirm my extreme dislike of the whole online thing. I've always said "I don't want that to be my story" - I got over it. Meeting online isn't a bad story. It's not the first thing that people say - it won't be what we tell our grand-kids - unless this is the 'how' of our meeting.
"Grandma, how'd you and grandpa meet?" asked the cutest grand-kid ever.
"Well, you see. It was a long time ago in another era. He logged in to this online world where he could scroll through hundreds of different women that a computer matched him up with and view their carefully selected profile. He wasn't committed to the process enough to pay for the service, so he could only send Emotigrams to girls who's profile he liked. And one night he sent 20 of them, and I was one of them. (p.s. the first time we talked on the phone he told me that I wasn't the only girl he was interested in that night (p.p.s. yes a man who I talked to online said that to me the first time we talked on the phone)) So I decided I would send him a real message back and I crafted words so carefully it took me three days to even 'wink' back. Then for weeks and weeks we sent 'hello's and 'shocks' and 'welcome aboards' before he finally asked for my number to call me. Then three weeks later he called and we talked. Then we sent Facebook messages. Then he decided we should meet and 4 years later we got married. Now we live happily ever after."
In case you've never seen them, actual emoticons:
|Shocked at what? (no one's ever sent this to me, thank God!)
|"Welcome Aboard" - what? The SS Lollipop?
Are we sailors now? WHO says this??


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For the lemons: Toss the lemons and onions with the sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Put the oregano and chile in a glass jar, and then add the lemons and onions and pack tightly. Fill the jar with olive oil. Close the jar and give it a good shake, and then add more oil if there is still room. Close the jar again and refrigerate for 2 days to marinate. Dice 15 slices of the lemons and all the onions.
For the salad: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Toast the walnuts on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Blanch the green beans in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and immediately plunge into an ice bath. Drain.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Add the lemons, onions, green beans, walnuts, bacon and tomatoes to a salad bowl. Drizzle with some oil from the marinated lemons and season with salt and black pepper. Toss and serve.