The Energy Environment Simulator

January 22, 2014

...nment Simulator, dated October 8, 1974. From the patent description: Each participant makes policy decisions to adjust energy demands and energy source allocations and observes, in compressed time, the consequences of their decisions. The time element is adjustable by means of a variable system clock, typically one simulated century passes each minute. The natural energy reserves are simulated in an analog computer circuit and the rate of depletio...

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Dave Miller on Baking with 100% Whole Wheat

Mr. Homegrown

January 21, 2014

Bread, Food

23 Comments

...les can alter the balance between the yeast and bacteria. The longer the starter goes between feedings, for instance, the more the bacteria will dominate. Too much bacteria in the levain and you’ll get a bread that is overly sour and over-fermented (a problem I’ve been having lately). Feed the starter more often or shorten the time between the feeding and using it in a loaf, and you’ll boost the yeast and decrease the bacteria. Some other concepts...

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My Brand New Homebrew Soda Carbonator

Mrs. Homegrown

February 18, 2014

Domesticus, Food

19 Comments

...load overall. The set up isn’t cheap — we’ll talk about the price of the parts in the next post. I’m the first to admit it won’t make sense for every household, but it is actually a very worthwhile investment for us. The other great thing about this device is that it will carbonate just about anything you can cram into a bottle. You’re not limited to just charging water and then adding flavor to it. The mind reels with the possibilities. My first...

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What the Internet Will Look Like After the Zombie Apocalypse

Mr. Homegrown

February 27, 2014

Water and Power

...nternet over it). Such a network could be used in an emergency such as an earthquake or weather event to send digital messages. It’s also the means by which I could continue to send out cute cat photos even if things go full-on Cormac McCarthy You could use this same hack, not exactly legally, to solve networking problems in a large house, business or rural property. And the same method has been used to set up data networks in developing countries...

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Online Adobe Classes With Kurt Gardella

Mr. Homegrown

March 14, 2014

Events

...in the USA and a lot of the techniques he covers can also be applied to (smart) new construction. Registration for all 3 of the above classes is open right now and can be completed directly online here: http://adobeinaction.bigcartel.com/ Please e-mail me directly at [email protected] if you have any questions or need further information about any of the above classes. Best regards, Kurt Gardella P.S. Looking for a one-day intensive earthen p...

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