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Versatile. JOOS Orange is designed to charge all personal electronic devices (cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, GPS devices, portable game devices, etc.) Product dimensions: 8.58” x 5.77” x 0.79” And, if you don’t get outside much, the on-board battery can be charged from your computer or any USB power source. Most important, the JOOS Orange is rock-solid reliable. Make a DIY Electric Bike from Drill Batteries. Compost - to pee or not to pee - Soil Forum. Regarding germs in the compost bin; I almost never wear gloves when I'm composting or gardening. I never think to put them on. My hands go from garden soil with lots of compost, to compost bin, to working in the house doing sheetrocking, etc. I just don't get infections of any sort. Hormesis? I was working in the compost bin last year, moving a pile from one bin to another when I banged my right hand on the splintery piece of scrap plywood that has been one side of a bin for eight years. A chunk of wood got jammed through my thumbnail.
I went to the doc-in-the-box the next day and they numbed the thumb and pulled that chunk out of the thumbnail. There was no infection afterward. Two weeks ago, I shot a brad through the tip of my left finger. I cut one end of the brad off, and carefully rotated that curved end out of my finger. It never got infected, despite the constant exposure to garden soil, compost, sheetrock dirt, etc. My mother recently passed due to complications of COPD. Organic Gardens: Organic treatment of yellow leaf on tomato plant, epsom salts, lack of magnesium.
Raised garden beds: hugelkultur instead of irrigation. Raised garden bed hugelkultur after one month raised garden bed hugelkultur after one year raised garden bed hugelkultur after two years raised garden bed hugelkultur after twenty years It's a german word and some people can say it all german-ish. I learned this high-falootin word at my permaculture training. Hugelkultur is nothing more than making raised garden beds filled with rotten wood. I do think there are some considerations to keep in mind. Another thing to keep in mind is that wood is high in carbon and will consume nitrogen to do the compost thing. Pine and fir will have some levels of tanins in them, but I'm guessing that most of that will be gone when the wood has been dead for a few years. In the drawings at right, the artist is trying to show that while the wood decomposes and shrinks, the leaves, duff and accumulating organic matter from above will take it's place.
Human urine as a safe, inexpensive fertilizer for food crops. Researchers in Finland are reporting successful use of an unlikely fertilizer for farm fields that is inexpensive, abundantly available, and undeniably organic -- human urine. Their report on use of urine to fertilize cabbage crops is scheduled for the Oct. 31 issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Despite the 'yuk! ' factor, urine from healthy individuals is virtually sterile, free of bacteria or viruses.
Naturally rich in nitrogen and other nutrients, urine has been used as fertilizer since ancient times. Urine fertilization is rare today. However, it has gained attention in some areas as farmers embrace organic production methods and try to reduce use of synthetic fertilizers. In the new study, Surendra K. The analysis showed that growth and biomass were slightly higher with urine than with conventional fertilizer. Source: ACS Explore further: Potent, puzzling and (now less) toxic: Team discovers how antifungal drug works.
Paul Wheaton. How to Save Your Money And Your Life. By Doug Casey, Casey Research I think there are really only two good reasons for having a significant amount of money: To maintain a high standard of living and to ensure your personal freedom. There are other, lesser reasons, of course, including: to prove you can do it, to compensate for failings in other things, to impress others, to leave a legacy, to help perpetuate your genes, or maybe because you just can't think of something better to do with your time. But I'll put aside those lesser motives, which I tend to view as psychological foibles. Basically, money gives you the freedom to do what you'd like – and when, how and with whom you prefer to do it. Money allows you to have things and do things and can even assist you to be something you want to be.
As you know, I believe we're into at least the fourth year of what I call The Greater Depression. Real Reasons for Optimism There are reasons for optimism, of course, and at least two of them make sense. Real Reasons for Pessimism. Johnny Max and the Queen. Larch Hanson. Jack Spirko. Lectures. 12 Dozen Places To Educate Yourself Online For Free.
Ryan Holiday: How to Write Any Essay: The Spartan System. Writing the perfect paper is a lot like a military operation. It takes discipline, foresight, research, strategy, and, if done right, ends in total victory. It follows then that the best advice for writing a paper -- be it a high school essay, a college research paper, or even an office memo at a Fortune 500 company -- would come from the tactics of a brilliant military commander. I discovered these tactics myself as a student, reading in awe of the mastery of ancient military masters and put them to good use. I could then -- and still can, when necessary -- bust out a ten or even twenty page paper with a few days notice. I've developed a worry-free formula for your academic paper or essay (called the Spartan System) that has been so successful that it was printed out and taught as a curriculum by almost every English teacher I've had.
What Was My Secret? My essay format works the same. Forget your teacher's boring prompt. Here is the outline for a hypothetical five paragraph paper: The 22 rules of storytelling, according to Pixar. Kevin Ward – Writing an Academic book – Some Thoughts. Posted by Sarah-Louise Quinnell Following on from my appearence on the panel at RGS Postgraduate Forum – Annual Conference Training Symposium (PGF-ACTS) last week I present the first of three posts from the speakers on publishing. Todays post looks at writing and academic book and is brought to you by Professor Kevin Ward. Kevin is Professor of Human Geography at Manchester University and has been the Editor of Area a journal published on behalf of the Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers) since 2010. So, you’ve decided that you are going to write an academic book.
Well, here are five tips: 1. . - Does the publisher produce the type of book that you want to write in your field? - Are hardback and paperback versions of the book published simultaneously? - What marketing and distribution system does the publisher have? - Does the publisher send out copies to academic journals for review? 2. 3. . - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed book?
4. 5. 10 Words You Should Remove From Your Resume Right Now. Are you a "creative" and "effective" job candidate? News flash: you're also "predictable," like a lot of other applicants using these same buzzwords. LinkedIn released their annual list of the most overused buzzwords on their 187 million profile pages this week, with "creative" taking the dubious honor for the second year in a row. Words commonly used on LinkedIn are also likely to appear on resumes, meaning the list outlines the buzzwords you should be avoiding when formatting and writing your own resume.
LinkedIn's top 10 repetitive words for the profiles of U.S. professionals were as follows (with some helpful translations): 1. Creative 2. Organizational 3. The lack of creativity in using the word "creative" to describe qualifications isn't confined to the U.S. -- it was also the most overused buzzword in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Still, removing the unoriginal buzzword entirely can be difficult. Loading Slideshow 1 of 22 70 Points. Free Online Course Materials | MIT OpenCourseWare. Yahoo Japan Auctions. eBay Japan. How to bind your own Hardback Book.
The art of book binding is an ancient craft, but actually it is not very difficult to do and with almost no practice you can get really awesome results. If you are on the lookout for fun craft projects or quick ways of making nice presents and gifts, then this could be the project for you. I know that there are other Instructables on the art of book binding but this project is meant to be a simple quick project that will give a very acceptable finish, and a book that looks like it has been professionally made, yet without the need for any special equipment. All you will need is: Some paper Minimum really is about 32 A4 or US Letter sized sheets, to make a half A4 (half US Letter sized book), although smaller books can be made as can ones with more pages. Some stiff cardboard or corrugated (fluted) cardboard Some fabric or leather Any old stuff will do for the cover. Simple building. Stonehenge Reloaded by only one white man!! MAKE | DIY projects, how-tos, and inspiration from geeks, makers, and hackers.
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Due to this fact, the most important step to take in removing mercury from your body is to safely remove the mercury amalgams. Simply removing them is NOT a safe method. There is actually a science to this process. This is undoubtedly the most expensive part of detoxing from mercury—removing the source that is in your mouth. Dr. Foundation: Safeguarding Humanity. Welcome to the ManKind Project | Changing the world, one man at a time. | Men's Issues | Men's Support | Men's Community. 10 Step Beginners Guide to Blogging Your Personal Brand. 1) Learn about blogging Before you even start a blog around your brand, introduce yourself to the concept. It helps to know what you’re getting into before you rush in and “only fools rush in” as they say. If you want to know the difference between traditional media and social media, check out this New York Times article (static), followed by a New York Times blog post (dynamic) on the same topic.
Notice the difference in formatting and how the blog has comments open but the regular article doesn’t. The blog is more opinionated, while the traditional news article is straight fact. You can also view the Wikipedia definition of “blog,” which contains the history, types of blogs and how they have blurred the roles in media. 2) Listen to current conversations In order to start a successful blog, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into and what has already been talked about in the blogosphere. 3) Take a niche 4) Get your equipment ready 5) Pick your logo and theme Best practice. The 12 Habits of Highly Connective People. Anil Dash at Gel 2011 from Gel Conference on Vimeo. I started the day watching this video from Gel 2011. I love stories like Anil Dash's because I experienced myself the power of networks. Especially after moving continents and starting from zero, alone. Few things give you more joy than doing a good deed.
Often that goodness comes from introducing someone to something or someone else, and that someone else doing the same -- and so on. We need to do this, more of it if we're already doing it. Understanding the importance and power of networks, combined with new tools is our lifeline. That's what true connections can do. A couple of months back, I wrote a post about follow through, which is the secret to successful networking. Make it a habit, and you will see how quickly it yields results. (1.) believe you can make a difference in case you were wondering if this is only touchy-feely, look at how Dana White built a UFC empire out of his desire to connect with fans. (3.) take risks (7.) show it. Personal Branding Done Right.
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth So what’s the big deal about personal branding? The mere mention of this topic sparks intense emotions and frothy debate. The legions of personal branding advocates believe it’s the great brand equalizer, and the growing constituency of disgruntled adversaries see it as little more than the latest form of snake-oil.
So which is it? The answer is for you to decide…I’ll frame both sides of the argument and let you draw your own conclusions. I have written often on the subject of personal branding, and some of my practice focuses on shaping the personal brands of executives and entrepreneurs. Want to build a strong personal brand? Let me break it down as simply as I can…There are two types of personal brands: 1.) So what’s the big deal you ask? The reality is that most of us will probably never achieve the status of icons, nor do most of us really aspire to that end. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 Ways to Establish Yourself as an Industry Thought Leader. So how exactly do you gain credibility as an industry thought leader ? Here are 6 things you can do to start establishing yourself as a trusted expert in your industry. It's no surprise that they all have to do with content creation ... 6 Ways to Become an Industry Thought Leader 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Leave Promotion at the Door I've said it a few times throughout this blog post, but it's important to emphasize that one of the keys to becoming an authentic thought leader in your industry is to leave promotion at the door. On the other hand, if people start to trust you and respect you as an industry thought leader, the indirect result will be greater trust in the products and services you have to offer, and ultimately, more business! In what other ways can you exhibit your industry thought leadership ? Photo Credit: Jacob Boetter. How to Gain Respect and Make Professional Connections. No matter how talented or smart you are, if you can’t communicate effectively with others it will be difficult to get a job, retain clients, and have productive relationships.
It’s a delicate process. Communication can be a hectic two-way street with messages coming and going between sender and receiver. If you aren’t paying attention, you’ll miss a queue and in turn, send a response that isn’t ideal. Listen, some people are born with that ‘gift’. They can pick up on something and jump into any conversation whenever they want. Here’s how to make professional connections. Focus on first impressions and non-verbal behaviorCommunication is both verbal and nonverbal. Nonverbal communication is the real key to gauging what someone is thinking and how they are feeling, so make sure you’re sending the right message from the get go.Adapt to match their behavior and emotionsTo make a connection with someone, be aware of their state of mind and personality.
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