Author Archives: Brian Gallimore

Necessary and Proper Clause of the US Constitution

A good question to ask any federal law-maker spewing off we need to ‘do something’ to fix whatever manufactured problem of the day is (the problem they themselves likely contributed to) is “Where in the US Constitution do you derive … Continue reading

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Victim-less Crimes

It is strange, like I’m on the outside looking in.  My surrounds don’t seem familiar to me, even though I’ve lived in the same place for 10 years.  I used to think helmet laws, drug laws, and the like were … Continue reading

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Pictures and Memes – May 27, 2013

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Gardening Notes: Compost

Compost Add compost to your soil as often as you can.  A 1/2″” layer added each year is typical. Low-Grade Compost Use a typical compost bin that creates a high-heat situation and converts the material quickly.  Most of nutrient value … Continue reading

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Gardening Notes: General Tips

General Tips Sowing Depth Tiny seeds like basil and most herbs = barely covered, then press down to restore capillary action of soil.  

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Make Your Own Complete Organic Fertilizer

Making your own Complete Organic Fertilizer (from Gardening When it Counts) Mix by volume (not weight): 4 parts seedmeal (or 3 parts seedmeal and 1 part tankage (AKA blood-and-bone, meatmeal)) 1/4 part agricultural lime 1/4 part gypsum 1/2 part dolomite lime 1 … Continue reading

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Pictures and Memes – May 22, 2013

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Pictures and Memes – May 13, 2013

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HMI Screen – WIP Tanks

Here is a HMI screen I created for a recent smallish project.  We added controls to allow storage of product in these new WIP (work in progress) tanks to give more flexibility to the production process.  This is an older … Continue reading

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Relay Terminal Standard Numbers

I finally did a little research to see if there was any meaning behind the numbers I often see on relays.  Of course there is!  It is European standard EN 50005. NO: 3 and 4 NC: 1 and 2 Form … Continue reading

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