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Don't take R-value of solid wood at face value |
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Written by Steve
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Monday, 09 February 2009 |
 This is a reprint of an article on studies which show that taking only the R-value of solid wood is misleading as to its effectiveness as an insulator. Even though it measures worse than other materials, wood has a lot of mass and it actually can store energy, not just prevent the ingress ( or egress) of energy, which is only what R-values measure. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 09 February 2009 )
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1st Edition Murchison Permaculture Plant Compendium |
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Written by Steve
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 |
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Compiled from local community knowledge, the Permaculture Plant Compendium for Murchison is a resource for knowing what fruits, nuts and vegetables and which varieties thrive in the local conditions. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 September 2008 )
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Permaculture beginnings in Murchison |
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Written by Steve
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Friday, 29 August 2008 |
 On 10-11 August, Permaculture was introduced to a class of 10 enthusiasts from Murchison and the surrounding area. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 31 August 2008 )
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Sketchup Cutlist and Layout |
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Written by Steve
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Friday, 24 April 2009 |
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 If you're a fan of Sketchup for creating woodworking models, then the next obvious step is to use Sketchup to help you create cutlists and layouts. Sketchup plugin Cutlist 4.0 does just that. CutList 4.0 sketchup plugin helps you determine how much of each material you need to produce your design, taking into account nominal sized lumber with allowances for finishing to final size. Then it goes one further and lays out all of the pieces on boards or sheet good sizes of your choosing. Then you should be all set to head for the lumber yard to get all of the materials that you will need with no return trips. Download it now.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 October 2009 )
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Written by Steve
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 |
 The teachings of Mahatma Gandhi were powerful enough to play a major role in the nonviolent revolution that overthrew British colonialism in India. They are clearly still of utmost relevance today. Central to Gandhi's philosophy was the principle of 'swadeshi', which, in effect, means local self-sufficiency. Satish Kumar elaborates on this important concept. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 April 2008 )
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