Saturday Linkages: Independence Day Weekend Edition

July 5, 2014

...a-rotten-avocado-again.html … Why Do We Refrigerate Eggs in the United States? http://www.kcet.org/living/food/the-nosh/why-do-we-refrigerate-eggs-in-the-united-states.html … Ash Forests After Emerald Ash Borers Destroy Them http://nyti.ms/1qs4kr1 German police apologize for fining one-armed cyclist for riding his bike with only one arm http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/german-police-apologise-for-fining-onearmed-cyclist-for-riding-hi...

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Take a Summer Viking Break

Mr. Homegrown

July 14, 2017

Design

...ves as a reminder that the Middle Ages should not be called the “Dark Ages.” Please also enjoy viewing the Draken Harald Hårfagre take on some rough seas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bTkmG5b-VQ And visit New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAZcAhIAUto...

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On the Vulnerabilities of Combination Locks

Mr. Homegrown

January 13, 2017

Fitness, Preparedness, Thoughtstylings

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...I’ve been practicing on with either of these techniques. Of course, the easiest method is just to pry open a locker with a screwdriver or crowbar. And many locks can also be defeated by drilling them. Lastly, let’s say you have an open combo lock but have forgotten the combo. You can figure it out by peering into the opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cr2pXWdTYk In addition to adding a James Bond villain skill to your mental toolkit, consi...

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Video Sundays: Slow TV

Mr. Homegrown

August 28, 2016

Picture Sundays

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...suggest three hours of bison grazing. It’s surprisingly relaxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWlAuqLFexM And a winter train journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL9vALlM8YQ Hopefully this slow TV thing will replace the violent junk and reality shows that otherwise dominate our mediasphere. You can find many of the Norwegian Slow TV experiments in both Netflix and on Youtube. If you want a little more narrative with your Slow TV I suggest...

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Tree Bondage

Mr. Homegrown

May 30, 2016

Events, Gardening

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...94952 When: Thursday June 2nd, 6:30PM Phone: (707) 773-1336 Robert Kourik, Metamorphic Press PO Box 412, Occidental, CA 95465 www.robertkourik.com https://www.facebook.com/RobertKourik?ref=hl Author & Publisher “Understanding Roots” http://www.robertkourik.com/books/understanding-roots.html “Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and All Climates” “No-Dig Gardening, for a Healthier Soil & a Sustainable Garden”...

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