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The École Nationale République d'Argentine school was selected after the completion of a study of 20 schools identified as priorities by the Haitian Government. The schools surveyed were sites of institutions that aligned with President Martelly mandate of delivering free primary education to all. Each of these schools was evaluated to select a site for which an intervention would provide the maximum benefit within the constraints of the project and budget.
École Argentine is a primary school in the Bel Air district of Port Au Prince which had a student population of over 1300 students before the earthquake. Two of the major classroom blocks were destroyed by the earthquake leaving only 1 classroom block and a utilities building remaining. This left only 4 of 16 original classrooms standing. The existing buildings where reconfigured to provide 7 classrooms, but still only servicing a small percentage of the original student population.
The large 6200m2 site is a relatively flat site which originally housed 4 blocks of 4 classrooms, a kitchen, auditorium and infirmary. The grounds are accessed from rue Sans Fil, a major connector between Route Delmas and Avenue John Brown. Prior to the earthquake the school was one of the few with a water filtration system, providing fresh potable water to the school.
Although two of the original buildings withstood the earthquake, it was determined that they were deemed structurally unsafe. Structural issues included, undersized and non-compliant rebar, and undersized columns and foundations.
An existing basketball court which currently has a tent camp on it, will be renovated as part of this project as well.
New Construction
The following program spaces are needed:
- 6 x 50m2 classrooms
- 1 admin space
- 1 open air cafeteria/multipurpose space
- 1 toilet block
Sustainable Strategies
All aspects of the community should be sustainable in nature; strategies logical to this particular site and Haitian culture should be determined. We will implement a series of design charettes to better understand the needs of the students and teachers, as well as to better understand the site context.
Some of the possibilities currently being investigated are as follows:
- Respect existing construction and materials, repair and infill instead of demolishing and building back new
- Carefully study water drainage – divert all roof water to landscaping and or cisterns
- Minimize parking area
- Rebuild a consistent and beautiful campus edge
- Provide plant ground cover to maintain and increase soil quality, moderate temperature and to minimize water runoff
- Install composting toilets to treat sewage locally, while providing nutrient rich compost for local plants and vegetation
- Capture rainwater for domestic use
- Increase local water storage to provide larger degree of water security
- Repair existing water treatment system for locally sourced potable water
- Provide plant ground cover to maintain and increase soil quality, moderate temperature and to minimize water runoff
- Use narrow floor plates to maximize airflow natural light
- Orient buildings and utilize shading strategies to minimize solar gain
- Provide appropriate openings for natural light
- Investigate low-voltage lighting options to reduce energy requirements
- Phase in photovoltaic arrays
- Use locally resourced materials and labor (provide training for quality concrete and masonry construction)
- Observe existing materials, all new materials should harmonize with existing
- Utilize quality plumbing and electrical components
A substantial portion of the grant funding will be used for the initiative for teacher training
- Develop and provide environmental education and resources for learning


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I forgot to mention that I saw a set of plans on ebay for around $10 to build your own bender. I don't know how good it was (I wasn't actually looking for plans for one, so I didn't spend the time to find out) but from the pictures it looked OK. For $10, you really can go wrong. If there crappy, sell them to that neighbor that you don't like for $15 (LOL).
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Tubing benderThe difference between No One. and No. One is where you put the period. John Force
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If doing aluminum is a must than don't bother with any of those machines, save up and get a bigger mig that can run a spoolgun or learn to gas weld it. If you want to do steel than any of the big three, Hobart, Lincoln & Miller will be good. Best bang for the buck seems to be Hobart, and if you don't need to use gas the new Hobart 125 EZ looks like one of the handiest welders around, and was on sale @ Northern Tool for $352. It won't allow you to upgrade to gas however.
There is a wide range of tigs that do ac/dc welding so it depends
on What thickness your welding I also would go for the thickest you would be
welding perhaps the Dynasty 300 series.Great machine.(Just an idia).as far as the bender hobart is a great place to start.I got mine for $79 and change on sale it can do flat,squire,or round.Good hunting.
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There is a Hobart 135 for sale on the Hobart site now for $325.00 that is described as like new.
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tubing bender
hi take a look at this web site they have free plans for a lot of stuff and a tube bender good email@example.com trail blazer 301g with all the fixins:delta band saw dewalt chop saw craftsman drill press, sp-135 mm251 spectrum 375 suite case mig, tig w/hi freq. one welding truck.
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I would recomend the MM 135. I had and older one and now I have the new one and they both work fantastic. I never abusted them or any of my equipment But I us them hard. The little migs worked wonderful.
You need to look at the internal componits of any peice of equipment before you buy it. You get what you pay for. Are the rollers made for plastic or metal? How long will it last? Anything you buy should work out of the box, but in 1-10 years will it still work? Some times saving a couple $ now will cost you more in the long run.
Good luck
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Welder selection
I spent months lurking here and in other welding FAQ's/Blogs before buying my first welder. My decision point boiled down to what was the thickness of the metal I was most likely going to weld - not the maximum I would encounter. As a hobbyist does it matter if I can weld 1" plate in a single pass, or if it takes multiple passes - no it doesn't. Should I buy a welder that makes me hire an electrician to add capacity to my hose wiring?
As a hobbyist - most of my welding has been on 22 and 26 gage sheet, and 1/8th in steel. The bigger is better argument works when you are a business saving dollars on per mimute welding costs. I run a MM135 and a Dynasty 200DX - usually at the low end of capacity.
Your first welder...
If you can afford it, and have access to 220V, get a higher amp machine vs a 110V model. I had a Century 110V machine and found it only worked at the very highest settings. But then again, that Century was a P.O.S.! If you go with a Miller 110V, it is not really as simple as just using a 20Amp breaker--You will need to make sure the wiring from the breaker to the outlet is at least 12 guage and preferably 10ga. And as close to the electrical service as possible. Any welder requires a clean, unrestricted source of electricity that meets its amperage requirements. It is not quite as simple as just replacing a breaker or outlet. Inadequate wiring will burn down the house or garage!
A 220V machine will have more power (and amps) available and may be simpler to wire but may not be as portable. If convenient, you could always plug into your electric range outlet, but that gets old, especially for the wife!
If you plan on welding aluminum, you'll need a spoolgun, period. Other methods such as push-pull and special liners in the MIG gun are more specialized and not cost-effective for the "ordinary" welder. Once upon a time, I lost a lucrative yacht refurb/welding job because I didn't want to "invest" in a more powerful welder and spoolgun. Back then, the welder was a Millermatic185 with Spoolmate185 and the cost was around $1500 for the package. Now that setup is known as the Millermatic 210 and Spoolmate 3035, which I now own and heartily recommend if you can afford or finance it. Going rate is around $1900 including shipping. If I had bought the welder back then, it would have paid for itself two-fold by the time I was done with the job. One problem was that the yacht owner didn't want to advance me the money for the job (at least a third is customary). Sometimes the richest people can take the longest time to pay--but I digress!
Keep in mind that you'll also need at least one bottle of Argon/CO2 to start welding steel and another of straight Argon if you want to weld aluminum. I own my own tanks and a smaller size from your local supply house will run you around $125 each. Avoid buying "used" tanks unless the seller can produce a receipt. Older, anonymous tanks may not or will not be able to be filled by your local welding supply company.
Good luck and don't forget to get a good fire extinguisher, wear the proper safety gear and to be aware of fire dangers!TA Arcmaster 185 w/TIG/Stick Kit
MM210 w/3535 Frankengun
MM140 w/o AS w/SM100 & CO2
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For all of you who occasionally have a really bad day, and you
just need to take it out on someone--don't take it out on someone you
know, take it out on someone you don't know.
I was sitting at my desk, when I remembered a phone call I had
forgotten to make. I found the number, and dialed it. A man answered
saying, "Hello?" I politely said, "This is Fred, could I please speak
with Robin Carter?"
He replied "Wrong number, idiot," and the phone was slammed
down on me.
I couldn't believe that anyone could be so rude. I tracked down
Robin's correct number and called her. (I had transposed the last two
digits of her phone number.) After hanging up with her, I decided to call
the 'wrong' number again. When the same guy answered the phone, I
yelled, "You're an idiot!" and I hung up.
I wrote his number down, with the word 'idiot' next to it, and
put it in my desk drawer. Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills
or had a really bad day, I'd call him up and yell, "You're an idiot!"
It always cheered me up.
When Caller ID came to our area, I thought my therapeutic
'idiot' calling would have to stop. So, I called his number and said,
"Hi, this is John Smith from the Telephone Company. I'm just calling to
see if you're familiar with the caller ID program?"
He yelled, "NO!" and slammed the phone down. I quickly called
him back and said, "That's because you're an idiot!"
So, one day I was at the grocery store, getting ready to pull
into a parking spot. Some guy in a black BMW cut me off, and pulled
into the spot I had patiently waited for. I hit the horn and yelled that
I had been waiting for the spot. The idiot ignored me. I noticed a
"For Sale" sign in his car window, so! I wrote down his number.
A couple of days later, right after calling the first idiot (I
had his number on speed dial), I thought I had better call the BMW
idiot, too. I dialed and someone said, "Hello?"
I said, "Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?" "Yes it
"Can you tell me where I can see it?"
"Yes, I live at 1802 West 34th Street. It's a yellow house and
the car's parked right out front."
"What's your name?" I asked.
"My name is Don Hansen," he said.
"When's a good time to catch you, Don?"
"I'm home every evening after five."
"Listen, Don, can I tell you something?"
"Don, you're an idiot!"
Then I hung up, and added his number to my speed dial.
Now, when I had a problem, I had two idiots to call. But
after several weeks of calling them, it wasn't as enjoyable as it used to be.
So, I came up with! an idea:
I called idiot #1. "Hello?"
"You're an idiot!" (but I didn't hang up).
"Are you still there?" he asked.
"Yeah," I said."
"Stop calling me!" he screamed.
"Make me," I said.
"Who are you? " he asked.
"My name is Don Hansen."
"Yeah? Where do you live?"
"I live at 1802 West 34th Street, idiot, in a yellow house
with a black BMW parked in front."
He said, "I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better
start saying your prayers."
I said, "Yeah, like I'm really scared, idiot."
Then I called idiot # 2: "Hello?" he said.
"Hello, idiot," I said.
He yelled, "If I ever find out who you are..."
"You'll what?" I said.
"I'll kick your butt," he exclaimed.
I answered, "Well, idiot, here's your chance. I'm coming over
right now!"
Then I hung up and immediately called the police, saying that I
lived at 1802 West 34th Street, and I was on my way over there to kill my
*** lover.
Then, I called Channel 13 news about the gang war going down on
West 34th Street.
I quickly got into my car and headed over to 34th St. There, I
saw two idiots beating the******out of each other in front of six
squad cars, a police helicopter, and a TV news crew.
Now, I feel better.
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A couple from Michigan, who were both in marketing, decided to go to Florida to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.
Because of their hectic travel and work schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their flight schedules. So, the husband left Detroit and flew to Miami on Thursday, with his wife flying down from Chicago the following day.
The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an e-mail to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her email address, and without realizing his error, he sent the e-mail. Meanwhile....somewhere in Alabama, a widow had just returned home from her husband's funeral. He was a minister of many years who was called home to glory following a sudden heart attack. The widow decided to check her e-mail, expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she fainted.
The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:
From: Your Husband
Sent: Tue, 3/1/2004 5:45 PM
To: My Loving Wife
Subject: I've Arrived
I know you're surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and you are allowed to send e-mails to your loved ones. I've just got all checked in and I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then!
Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was.
P.S. Sure is hot down here.
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A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car and was pulled over by a woman police officer who was also a blonde. The blonde cop asked to see the blonde driver's license. She dug through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated. "What does it look like?" she finally asked. The policewoman replied, "It's square and it has your picture on it." The driver finally found a square mirror, looked at it and handed it to the policewoman. "Here it is," she said. The blonde officer looked at the mirror, then handed it back saying, "Okay, you can go. I didn't realize you were a cop."
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Subject: Kentucky Firewood
"Hello, is this the Sheriff's office?" "Yes." "I'm calling to report about my neighbor
Virgil Smith. He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood!" "Thank you very much for the call, sir."
The next day, the Sheriff's Deputies descend on Virgil's house. They search the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana. They sneer at Virgil and leave.
The phone rings at Virgil's house. "Hey, Virgil! This here is Floyd. Did the Sheriff come today?" "Yeah!" "Did they chop your firewood?" "Yep."
"Happy Birthday, buddy!"
Who says rednecks aren't real bright!
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A bus carrying only ugly people crashes into an oncoming truck, and everyone inside dies. They then get to meet their maker, and because of the grief they have experienced; he decides to grant them one wish each, before they enter Paradise.
They're all lined up, and God asks the first one what the wish is "I want to be gorgeous," and so God snaps his fingers and it is done. The second one in line hears this and says "I want to be gorgeous too." Another snap of his fingers and the wish is granted.
This goes on for a while with each one asking to be gorgeous but when God is halfway down the line, the last guy in the line starts laughing.
When there are only ten people left, this guy is rolling on the floor, laughing his head off. Finally, God reaches this last guy and asks him what his wish will be.
The guy eventually calms do! wn and says: "Make 'em all ugly again."
Everything happens for a reason!
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Human Resource Complaint
A man walks up to a woman in his office every day, stands very close to
her, inhales a big breath of air through his nose and tells her that her
hair smells nice.
After a week of this, she can't stand it anymore and takes her
complaint to a supervisor in Human Resources. Without identifying the guy, she
explains what her co-worker does and states that she wants to file a ***ual
harassment grievance against him.
The Human Resources supervisor is puzzled by this request and asks, "What's
***ually threatening about a co-worker telling you your hair smells nice?
The woman replies, "Its Keith, the midget."
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What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is
just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You
can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never
have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character. People never stare at your chest when you're
talking to them. Her wedding dress costs $5000; your tux rental, $100. The
occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. New shoes don't
cut, blister, or mangle your feet. Same mood all the time, never accused of
"PMS." Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff
about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all
your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If
someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more
than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to
see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its original
color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have
to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life. One wallet and one pair of shoes
one color for all seasons. Your wardrobe is complete with 2 items, shirts
and pants. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You're not
criticized for overweight or baldness. You can "do" your nails with a
pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can
do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.
No wonder men are happier!
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This may be the same bird from Gunracers post..
A fellow and his old lady walk into a pet store one day, the woman walks all around the store until she comes to a parrot on a stand way in the back, she looks at the parrot and says hey bird how are you. The bird takes one look at her and squawks back Lady your are UGLY, Ive never had someone so UGLY talk to me before! GET AWAY!!!.. The lady is appalled and tells her mate what has happened the fellow gets the manager of the shop and tells him, he jumps into action and grabs up the parrot runs to the back of the store and throws him into the office. After giving the couple a generous discount on their purchase he goes to the office and tells the bird that if he EVER makes a rude comment to a customer again he will be cooked and eaten as lunch for the employees! The bird agrees and everything goes great for a couple of weeks. Then the SAME couple come in, the woman walks about the store and the parrot just follows her and looks at her the whole time, the man can take no more, he looks at the parrot and asks What the heck are you looking at?.. The parrot looks back at him and calmly squawks You KNOW
Disclaimer This story is told best in person after a couple of beers.
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Thing My Mom Taught Me
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. "If you're going
to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION. "You better pray that will come out of
the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. "If you don't straighten up,
I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC. " Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. "If you fall out of that swing and
break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. "Make sure you wear clean underwear,
in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY. "Keep crying, and I'll give you something
to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. "Shut your mouth
and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONIST. "Will you look at that dirt
on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. "You'll sit there until all those
peas are gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER. "This room of yours looks as if a
tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. "If I told you once, I've told
you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. "I brought you into this
world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. "Stop acting like
your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY. "There are millions of less
fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like
you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. "Just wait until we get home."
17.. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. "You are going to get it when
you get home!"
18 My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. "If you don't stop crossing your
eyes, they are going to freeze that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP. "Put your sweater on; don't you think I
know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOR. "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes,
don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. "If you don't eat your
vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS. "You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. "Shut that door behind you. Do
you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM. "When you get to be my age, you'll
25. And my favorite: - My mother taught me about JUSTICE. "One day
you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"
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Anyone who has ever had a loved one in the hospital
> will enjoy this:
> A woman called a local hospital. "Hello. Could you
> connect me to the person who gives information about patients. I'd
> like to find out if a patient is getting better, doing as expected, or
> getting worse."
> The voice on the other end said, "What is the
> patient's name and room number?"
> "Sarah Finkel, room 302."
> "I'll connect you with the nursing station."
> "3-A Nursing Station. How can I help You?"
> "I'd like to know the condition of Sarah Finkel in
> room 302."
> "Just a moment. Let me look at her records. Mrs.
> Finkel is doing very well. In fact, she's had two full meals, her blood
> pressure is fine, she is to be taken off the heart monitor in a couple of
> hours and, if she continues this improvement, Dr. Cohen is going to
> send her home Tuesday at noon."
> The woman said, "What a relief! Oh, that's
> fantastic... that's wonderful news!"
> The nurse said, "From your enthusiasm, I take it you
> are a close family member or a very close friend!"
> "Neither! I'm Sarah Finkel in 302. Nobody here
> tells me anything!"


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This Instructable will focus on what I used and built to start my seeds rather than in-depth gardening theory. This is because this project was my first attempt at growing plants, and I am far from an expert gardener. This project was done for fun and learning about gardening, while still trying to be able to harvest some produce, in a cost-effective manner.
- Choosing What to Grow
- Pots and Planting
- The Frame
- Lighting
- Conclusion
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Step 1: Choosing What to Grow
I assumed that sunflowers would be less maintenance than other vegetable plants because they're flowers. I'm not sure what my logic here was, but that's how I saw it : ). Also, sunflowers can have their seeds harvested and eaten, so not only do they look nice, but produce food. The seeds that are harvested can also be used to plant more sunflowers next year. As for tomatoes, I made another assumption that tomatoes seem to be a popular starting point for gardeners.
I went down to Home Depot and grabbed some seeds. I got four breeds of sunflowers, and one of tomatoes. If I could do this project over again, I would have gotten less variety, in an effort to keep things relatively small and simple for my first gardening experience. The sunflower breeds I bought were: American Giant, Mammoth, Autumn Beauty, and Teddy Bear. The tomato seeds I bought were Beefsteak Tomatoes.
Could you grow weed with this just a hypothetical question?d
a grate gide for growing sunflowers ^
the seed starter soil to a certain degree, but, Best results Ive ever had starting seeds is using a 5-5-0 manure.compost blend.
I good commercial brand is called "Black Cow" composted cow poop with other organic compost mixed in.. no, it's past the point of stinking so don't worry about that. lots of nutrients.
the miracle grow dirt you got there is potting soil and its best used for already established house plants. overall, it has a lot of nitrogen in it. and not much of anything else.
the lights, just because they are bright, dont mean they are right, as said earlier, a full spectrum bulb, just get a "grow light" type of bulb and the plants will be much happier. general purpose CFL's just don't cut it.
where will the seedlings be going once planted?
sunflowers and tomatoes both demand full sun, Tomatoes really really want a good composted soil to grow in. An old country trick is for when you are digging your planting hole is to drop a chunck of cow patty in the hole before planting.. I can attest that this works VERY well, but admidt that in our modern times, cow patty is hard to come by. once again, back to the Black cow gardening dirt.
Next year around I'll definitely have to look some better soils to plant in then.
Most of the sources I looked at suggested CFL's as an alternative to expensive High-Pressure Sodium bulbs, and that the CFL's would suffice, but there's undoubtedly better out there.
The tomatoes have been going into hanging pop bottle planters, and the sunflowers into bigger pots.
Haha.. No cow patty in Suburbia : )
Thanks for the comment!! : )
High pressure sodium bulbs are good if you have an extensive indoor hydroponic grow operation dealing with mature plants. live in California, and have a doctors prescription. otherwise CFL GROW lamps or regular incandescent grow lamps are just fine.. in fact, I would dare say the incandescent are a better choice BECAUSE of the heat the produce.
if you are doing the mini green house thing, the light bulb's heat is going ramp up the humidity in the enclosure and spur germination, I wouldn't move to a CFL until you are trying to harden the seedlings for transplant.
A good side business. What's the overhead? Nothing! Lots of heavy plastic bags.
Otherwise, try not to do it in the heat of the day, a cool evening when the temperature will be only moderate not hot for the next few days (and no strong wind or rain forecasted) would be best.
1. Line the inside of the pot with aluminum foil (with drain holes of course).
It comes out cleanly and easily. All you have to do is pull the foil away from the soil and its ready to go.
2. Cut a circle of plastic screening to fit the bottom the pot. Using a washer and small screw, attach it to a wooden dowel a couple of inches higher than the pot. Then, just lift the whole thing out by the dowel.
Both are very inexpensive.
What do you think?
Thanks for the comment! : )
Otherwise, try not to do it in the heat of the day, a cool evening when the temperature will be only moderate not hot for the next few days (and no strong wind or rain forecasted) would be best.
Thanks for commenting! : )
I had room for a 4x8 piece of plywood, put some 2x4s on it and put plastic in to keep it water tight, i use Metal Halide Light to start, when plants have 2 or 3 sets of leaves showing then switch to high pressure sodium light, and have a oscillating fan going, it really helps, all on a timer !
when they get 4 or 5 inches tall i put them in plastic cups with several holes in the sides for water, once a week i add 10 gallons of water, which i have in buckets at least for a day to vent the chlorine out , the fan keeps the mold issues at bay and strengthens the plant to and i add a organic fertilizer once a month or so !
This is a good starting point and when then get 6" or so i move them out to my front porch enclosed to adjust !
This works well so far for me, am in syracuse ny so weather is a issue here to !
This is a basic starting point for me have had good results so far !
I would like to start the hydroponic thing with this to a small pump to keep the water moving, but have some concerns about fertilizer/food and putting them out side in soil, can they convert to soil will find out on that !
Thank u for doing this it helps us all, we all need to update r skill level especially in these times, seems to be a lost art growing ur own food !!
Good luck in ur planting and please pass along ur results and everyone else please its all good for us !!!
Thank You !!
That sounds great! It seems like you have a good system going, and it's similar to what I've been making up as I go along : )
Thanks for commenting!! : )
I started the plants in small styrofoam cups with potting soil. I set all these cups in a plastic tray. As the plants grow, I raise the light. Here in Montana, I start our tomatoes, peppers, etc in mid-March. Sometime in mid-April I have to transplant them to larger containers. I use the 4' plastic square containers that I have accumulated over the years from buying potted plants.
When it gets to mid-late May, I bring the two trays (used to be 1 tray until I re-potted them) and set them on the back deck during the day time where they can still have some protection from the wind, but get the morning sun. Then I bring them in at night. I continue this for 2-3 days before I start leaving them out at night (watching the weather forecast). They will stay out for 2-3 nights before I finally will transplant them into the garden.
Hope this helps you! I am impressed that someone as young as yourself has an interest in growing plants! Congratulations to you and your project!
I thought about covering the seeds with plastic wrap, as I had seen online a few times, but then wasn't entirely sure why it was necessary.
Thank you for your kind words, and commenting! : )
as for removing the plants from the starter pots?
invert the pot in your hand with the stem coming out from between your fingers and just give a gentle tap to the bottom of the pot, should release with no problem.
Thank you! : )
best yet is to plant the seed of any kind in those species that look like small circles of glass wool is biodegradable and not moving from seed to make, just break a few small roots and it's damn for his growing, I will follow you, I voted also, i like gardening flowers are beautiful Sunflower according to their variety, in France where I live is not the top either outdoors and summer comes late, I put out in early July.
Bye guys, good luck for your Sunflower and your tomatoes, I'm waiting for mine too.
I didn't know I could start seeds in glass wool, thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and vote!
Good luck with your plants as well!
This year, I bought a dual 32w daylight neon tube fixture and even that was not enough! The plants grow with a lighter green shade and burn in the sun when transplanted outside. You have to gradually expose them to the sun before transplanting them to avoid it. As I'm working during the day, I couldn't do it and I lost everything again...
Next year, I'll build a cold frame and it should solve my problems! I hope you'll still have success with your plants!
It's very possible that my lights are insufficient. However, they are not the only light source. The rig is positioned near the biggest windows in my house to allow some sunlight to reach the plants.
I haven't had any issues with the plants not tolerating the sun, but the wind is a different story. I had a lot of plants get broken at the stems from the strength of the wind, and I often had to bring some plants in at night once I started putting them outside to try to prevent this.
Good luck next year! Thanks for commenting! : )
However wind damage is related to light. The more light they get, the less leggy they get, growing shorter thicker stems that are a lot more wind resistant. While still inside you can point a fan to blow not directly on them but to the side which helps cause thicker stem growth too, but it also greatly increases the watering frequency so if you are away for a few hours you may not want the fan blowing during that period.
Don't leave them outside at night in the little containers you're using, they can harden outside for a few hours a day when wind isn't bad then leave them outside after they are transferred to their final pot or the ground. By then they should be at least (roughly, depends on plant type) 3" tall.
Put a stake next to the plant soon after transplanting so there are no roots to disturb where the stake is placed, even if it is not tall enough to need one yet. Once the plant is tall enough that wind might damage it, tie it to the stake. Place the stake on the side of the plant where the wind usually comes from, though you may need to observe this outside rather than relying on weather forecasts because local obstructions like buildings or fences can change wind direction.
Thanks for commenting!! : )
bt shadehouse i mean a greenhouse type deal made of shadecloth. this, as you were getting at, acclimatises the plants to both wind/temperature and sun, so by the time you get to planting them in direct sunlight/outdoor-elements, they're hopefully a little more hardy, vegetated and the stems have become a little more wooded
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Where's the best place to get an education in trumpet playing? What college would you recommend in the USA? interested in obtaining fundamental education in perfomance combines good technique training not only in jazz study with a good theoretical basis and the classical courses & ensembles
seriously, i am quite curious myself. I have always heard that the best place for an undergrad is a college with a strong private teacher, such as juilliard or northwestern.
A big name school is not always the best place to start out. Depending on where you are with trumpet there may be more opportunity to develop at a lesser known or smaller school where you can get more individual attention. The big name institutions are great if you're ready for the competition. The main thing is to get with a good trumpet teacher with a solid reputation for doing what you want to do with trumpet and a genuine interest in teaching.
Continuing his theme of education would like to clarify the question of
Jazz Education in New Orleans in particular programs (UNO Jazz Studies program & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra vs. Monk Institute of Jazz Performance *)
as I wrote my goal of becoming a jazz trumpeter with serious classical-academic background * if and study jazz, why not do it in the place of his birth! especially since new-orlean jazz is a special interest as a kind of foundation upon which to overbuild other music.
I would like to get opinions on these programs. and the universities themselves in particular!
Thus, my concept of education will be based on the initial bachelor in New Orleans and completed in New York, possibly in the Eastman School or Julliard
Great question..I believe the answer lies in finding a place that has a great teacher and is set up for you to practice and perform in ensembles to apply what you are learning! I think that this honestly can be done at almost any liberal arts college…A lot of Cat's today go Julliard or Eastman and have great careers…A lot of Cat's also go to these type of schools, go in debt and never enjoy a fruitful career.
I went to two state schools for both my BA and my Masters in trumpet. I am not playing in a major orchestra (never aspired to do so), nor do I play full time…However, I enjoy a very active performance schedule playing everything from an orchestra gig, to a jazz gig to a show, to playing with Entertainers like Bobby Vinton or Tony Orlando.
There are a lot of Cats that never went to school that CAN PLAY! If you look at it, Wynton did not finish his degree program at Julliard and look how he turned out!!! People that hire Players could honestly care less where they went to school, they just want to know can you cover the part and be productive to the ensemble!
I know a lot of guys that went to "big time" schools and they are posers!!!! Find somewhere that you can get a great education with a teacher that has extensive teaching and performance experience and soak up every opportunity that you are given to hear live music and listen to recordings of great players!!! Practice in an organized concise way on a regular day to day basis and you will make great strides!!!! Best of Luck too you!!!
PS… Please no one take this as an insult to Julliard or Eastman or Northwestern…I am not saying anything negative about such fine institutions. I am just saying that you do not have to go to a big time school to have a career in music and to make money playing the trumpet.
Best, Neil L. King
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Perry Chen - The next boy wonder of animation
While attending an event recently in Burbank, some screenings hosted by Women In Animation, I met one of the animators.
Perry Chen was in attendance. He's the animator on a short film entitled "Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest" which we also screened at the last AN Night this past Tuesday evening. Directed by Bill Plympton and Kevin Sean Michaels, animated by Perry Chen.
Perry is eleven years old.
A moving film about actress Ingrid Pitt, who as an 8 year old girl miraculously escaped from a Nazi concentration camp along with her mother.
Along with being a talented young artist and animator, he's also a burgeoning film critic and has conducted several interviews of notable personalities in animation.
Here's Perry's website: http://www.perryspreviews.com
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Check out this video about the making of the Ingrid Pitt short and get a look at Perry. He's a cool kid.
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Perry is interviewed, along with Bill Plympton, and does a bit of his own interviewing about "Ingrid Pitt" at Burbank Film Fest in September 2011.
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Perry is on the carpet for an interview with Chris Sanders and Dean DuBois of How To Train Your Dragon at Oscar time last year.
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Perry Was part of the 2010 Annie Awards. Here he is as a presenter, introduced by William Shatner. The award is for Best Character Design for both TV and Features.
Plus, he's getting plenty of press early on in his young career.
A recent article about Perry in Pacific San Diego Magazine from a few days ago.
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Perry Chen is a special kid. I met him a few months ago at an animation event and have since been mentoring him with his drawing and design abilities as well as with his animation.
I'm very happy to report that over the weekend, his film 'Ingrid Pitt: beyond the Forest' won the for Best Animation (age 8-13) at the 17th edition of the International Family Film Fest in Hollywood.
Here's the story from AWN.com...
Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest Wins IFFF Award
By Jennifer Wolfe
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest, animated by 11-year-old filmmaker and award-winning critic Perry Chen, received the award for Best Animation (age 8-13) at the 17th edition of the International Family Film Fest (IFFF).
Perry, now 11, finished the animation as a fifth grader. Oscar-nominee Bill Plympton provided the storyboard, with Kevin Sean Michaels as director, Holocaust historian Dr. Jud Newborn and Perry's mother Dr. Zhu Shen as co-producers. The film was made possible by the generous support of Toon Boom Animation and Wacom.
Perry S. Chen is an award-winning child film critic, artist, and animator, currently in 6th grade from San Diego. He started reviewing movies at age eight in third grade using a kid-friendly starfish rating system, and has been featured in CBS, NBC, CNN, NPR, Variety, The Guardian, and The China Press, among others. He writes movie reviews for Animation World Network, San Diego Union Tribune, Amazing Kids! Magazine, and his own Perry's Previews blog. (http://www.perryspreviews.com) He won an "Excellence in Journalism Award" from San Diego Press Club in 2010. Ingrid Pitt: Beyond The Forest is Perry's first film as sole animator. He also animated one scene in Bill Plympton's award-winning Guard Dog Global Jam.
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Perry Chen was featured on a nationally syndicated show this weekend. Perry's a 12 year old kid who's making a big impact in the world of film critics as he's been writing amazingly sophisticated movie reviews for animated films since he was 10 years old. he's also an emerging filmmaker. You don't see that too much among animation critics do you?
Here's the clip that aired this weekend. Looks like the source may not permit embedding so here's the link just in case...
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This boy is incredible. In his young age already to design such animation is very remarkable. I'm curious how it will evolve.
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Awesome! When I saw the title to this post I first thought of Kickstarter's Perry Chen whom you can see in this vid.
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Hey Greg. Yes, the founder of Kickstarter and the kid I'm featuring here are both named Perry Chen. Little Perry's mom tells me there's been communication between them also.
I'm mentoring 12 year old Perry on his next project. Helping him outline the story and with his basic skills. He's an exceptionally talented young man. Excellent writer for his age who's made a name for himself as a film critic in the San Diego area.
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Osteocalcin, Serum
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Osteocalcin, the most important noncollagen protein in bone matrix, accounts for approximately 1% of the total protein in human bone. It is a 49-amino acid protein with a molecular weight of approximately 5800 daltons. Osteocalcin contains up to 3 gamma-carboxyglutamic acid residues as a result of posttranslational, vitamin K-dependent enzymatic carboxylation. Its production is dependent upon vitamin K and is stimulated by 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D.
Osteocalcin is produced by osteoblasts and is widely accepted as a marker of bone osteoblastic activity. Osteocalcin, incorporated into the bone matrix, is released into the circulation from the matrix during bone resorption and, hence, is considered a marker of bone turnover, rather than a specific marker of bone formation. Osteocalcin levels are increased in metabolic bone diseases with increased bone or osteoid formation including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, hyperparathyroidism, renal osteodystrophy, thyrotoxicosis, and in individuals with fractures, acromegaly, and bone metastasis. By means of osteocalcin measurements, it is possible to monitor therapy with antiresorptive agents (bisphosphonates or hormone replacement therapy [HRT]) in, for example, patients with osteoporosis or hyper-calcemia.(1) Decrease in osteocalcin is also observed in some disorders (eg, hypoparathyroidism, hypothyroidism, and growth hormone deficiency).
Immunochemical and chromatographic studies have demonstrated considerable heterogeneity for concentrations of circulating osteocalcin in normal individuals and in patients with osteoporosis, chronic renal failure, and Paget's disease. Both intact osteocalcin (amino acids 1-49) and the large N-terminal/midregion (N-MID) fragment (amino acids 1-43) are present in blood. Intact osteocalcin is unstable due to protease cleavage between amino acids 43 and 44. The N-MID-fragment, resulting from cleavage, is considerably more stable. This assay detects both the stable N-MID-fragment and intact osteocalcin.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevated
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover, including Paget's disease, cancer accompanied by bone metastases, primary hyperparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Elevated levels of osteocalcin indicate increased bone turnover.
In patients taking antiresorptive agents (bisphosphonates or hormone replacement therapy), a decrease of > or =20% from baseline osteocalcin level (ie, prior to the start of therapy) after 3 to 6 months of therapy, suggests effective response to treatment.(2)
Patients with diseases such as hyperparathyroidism, which can be cured, should have a return of osteocalcin levels to the reference range within 3 to 6 months after complete cure.(3)
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Measurements of bone turnover markers are not useful for the diagnosis of osteoporosis; diagnosis of osteoporosis should be made on the basis of bone density or clinical history of low-trauma fracture.
Osteocalcin is cleared by the kidneys, hence, elevations may be observed in patients with impaired renal function without increased bone turnover.
Serum osteocalcin may not reflect bone formation in patients treated with the hormone 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D or those with abnormalities in that hormone since osteocalcin is regulated by 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D.
In patients receiving therapy with high doses of biotin (ie, >5 mg/day), wait at least 8 hours after the last biotin administration before drawing a specimen, to avoid assay interference from biotin.
As with all tests containing monoclonal mouse antibodies, erroneous findings may be obtained from specimens taken from patients who have been treated with monoclonal mouse antibodies or have received them for diagnostic purposes.
In rare cases, interference due to extremely high titers of antibodies to ruthenium or streptavidin can occur.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
<18 years: not established
> or =18 years: 9-42 ng/mL
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A must for the wall of any gym! This black-and-white classic features the absolutely ripped, muscle-bound "Dan" traversing the local gym holding 45-pound plates as if they were light as plastic frisbees. From the amazing physique, to the gritty urban gym setting, to the determined look in his eyes, this is as good as it gets! A rare poster you likely won`t find ANYWHERE else.
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Anne, a well-off Parisian journalist, investigates the lives of two student prostitutes for a magazine article. What begins as a routine assignment, though, quickly turns personal, as Anne is drawn into the lives of these fiercely independent young women and forced to confront her own sexual fears and desires.
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Joanna Kulig, Anaïs Demoustier
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Directed by: Malgoska Szumowska
Written by: Malgoska Szumowska, Tine Byrckel
Running time: 1hr 36min
Opens: Apr 27, 2012 Limited
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Recipe by KATHYP100
"A delicious chewy crust with the wonderful flavor of garlic baked right in! Quick and easy-to-make recipe for the bread machine. The recipe can be doubled to make 2 pizzas."
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6 fluid ounces
lukewarm water
2 tablespoons
olive oil
3 cloves
garlic, minced
2 cups
bread flour
1 teaspoon
white sugar
1/2 teaspoon
2 teaspoons
active dry yeast
Update: Wow! I love this recipe! I have made this recipe probably 30 times, no kidding. Homemade "pizza" (actually cheese bread, no red sauce) has become a Sat. lunch or dinner tradition at our house. While I have tried several other pizza crust recipes on this site, this one remains our fav and the one I keep coming back to. The printed recipe card in my recipe box is so worn and tattered that I need to print a new one! I almost have it memorized. Also, wanted to say that 6oz. of liquid is 3/4 of a cup, according to my pampered chef liquid measure. Original review:I love that you can make the dough in the bread machine. I did add a little parmesan cheese as the machine was mixing it, and that helped it come together nicely. I then left it in the frig overnight and make it today for lunch for my boys. I made a cheese bread instead of traditional pizza (my 8yo doesn't like the red sauce).
Disappointingly lacking in garlic flavor, and a dense, chewy texture. Sorry, but if you're going to make your own pizza, it deserves better than this. Leave the garlic out of the crust altogether and put it on top where it belongs. Or, if you must, try brushing the outer edge of a good, unflavored crust - before or after baking - with a mixture of fresh minced garlic, herbs (oregano, parsley, basil...), salt and olive oil and/or melted butter.
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I made this recipe using 2 cups of whole wheat flour instead of bread flour and I used the pizza dough setting on my bread machine. After rolling it flat and letting it rise a bit I swiped it with Olive oil and a little fresh garlic and sprinkled cheese on top. The kids LOVED it with some marinara dipping sauce! We'll definately make it again!
Very yummy -- great garlic flavor! I've tried a couple other pizza crusts in the bread machine in the past but they always tasted bland. Not this one. I used 1/2 whole wheat flour and it still turned out great. I also skipped the kneading by hand and resting. My machine has a "pizza dough" cycle, so I assumed that would be sufficient, which it was. I used a generous amount of olive oil on my hands and the crust when I spread it out to avoid any issues with stickiness as mentioned in another review, although the dough didn't appear to be overly sticky to begin with.
This recipe is a great one. I doubled the recipe and it worked out really well. I will use this one again. Thanks
Great base for pizza. I increased the garlic by about 6 cloves -very yummy
Yummy!! Very easy and user friendly. I have used the garlic and another time did not. Both great. It works great on the barbeque also.
This is a terrific pizza crust recipe. We eat pizza several times a month and we always use this recipe. I usually don't use all the garlic the recipe calls for because my oldest son keeps the smell on his breath for two days. (smile) This is a soft and flavorful crust.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Garlic Lover's Pizza Crust for the Bread Machine
Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 36
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Jackson is a struggling artist with a dead end job and a terrible love life. Lately his loneliness is getting the best of him and he finds himself desiring something more out life. But in the city of Los Angeles, the good girls are few and far between. And what do you do when the prospect of some quick lovin' loses it's appeal?
Cast: Akihiro Kitamura, Dallas Malloy, Sadie Katz, Sarah Kozer, Matthew James
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Written by: Matthew James
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Opens: Jul 13, 2012 LA
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Set in India and United States, "Hope" is a story of human pain and potential. It explores the power of love and the love of power in the context of a dilemma. In this wildly original saga, two men lead vastly different lives until revenge causes their worlds to intersect with devastating results. Hope in vitro is an enthralling medical drama with the ultimate mission of challenging readers to examine their own attitudes toward embryonic stem cell research. Coauthors Shelley Chawla, M.D., and Dianne Wilson break new ground in conveying the complexity of bioethical issues while sharing raw, often tender, accounts of patients and families suffering under the burden of catastrophic.
Cast: Jan Chapman, Morgan McMichael, Miranda Moore, David Bianco, J. Robert Paisley
Produced by: Dr. Shelley Chawla
Directed by: Rich Ambler
Written by: Chris Ryan, Shelley Chawla
Running time: 1hr 41min
Opens: Oct 19, 2008 Michigan
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