DIY Homemade Weed & Grass Killer

https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/all-natural-homemade-weed-killer/

"There are three ingredients:
    1-gallon vinegar
    1/4 cup dish soap
    2 cups Epsom salt or regular salt

First, pour the salt into your container. Then, add the vinegar. Shake the salt and vinegar together. It is best to let it sit for around an hour to let the salt completely dissolve.

Then, you can add the dish soap. Shake again once all the ingredients are combined. Next, it is ready to put into a spray bottle.

You are ready to spray your weeds! It may take up to 24 hours to see the weeds completely die. Bigger weeds may need more sprays than smaller ones as well.

Make sure not to spray the grass or plants around the weeds as they will die as well. Anything the spray touches will die, so be extra careful!

Also, make sure to use the spray on a sunny day, as it needs to sun to completely help kill the weeds."

Lincoln Mark VIII Upper Control Arm Replacement

"I replaced the upper control arms on my 94 black Mark.

The driver side rear nut is hard to get to, and my cheap ratcheting box wrench doesn't swivel, so I like to use this hole in the inner fender, with a U joint on a socket. The black tape is just to stop it from wobbling around too much.

I also used this goofy looking wrench which actually works pretty good in a pinch."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/LincolnsofDistinction/?multi_permalinks=3456903120991463%2C3442986379049804&notif_id=1587684430171824&notif_t=group_activity

31 Best Items For Your Emergency Kit

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-emergency-kit-items.html

Pyrex Replacement Hoppers

DRAM WORX - Pyrex hopper for all Dillon Powder Measures ($45)
https://dramworx.com/products/dillon/
NO staining or discoloring,  NO static electricity,  NO cling.  Always clear as glass (because they are).  Built in powder baffle.

See also:  
http://swannyscompgear.com/dram-worx-pyrex-hopper-for-dillon-powder-measure-standard-volume
https://immortobot.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_31&products_id=279

https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/279023-powder-bar-accuracy-upgrade-tricks/

Not Pyrex - from Dillon:
https://www.dillonprecision.com/rl-550-xl-650-xl-750-powder-measure_8_3_23599.html

IKEA Releases Free Design For Garden Sphere

Consider scaling this up or down as needed ...
https://www.inspiremore.com/ikea-growroom-feeds-entire-neighborhood/

File download site:  https://github.com/space10-community/the-growroom

RMR Bullets - reloading

RMR in-house & brand name jacketed rifle & pistol bullets & brass (including some primed cases): https://www.rmrbullets.com/

Interesting products include:

 9mm 124 Gr. RMR Jacketed Hollow Point (Multi Purpose Round) Bullets
 9mm 135 Gr. RMR Flat Point MatchWinner
.357 110 Gr. SinterFire LF Frangible
.40 180 Gr. Full Metal Jacket Round Nose Flat Point Bullets
.45 230 Gr. Nosler Sporting Handgun Hollow Point Bullets
.224 68 Gr. Hornady Boat Tail Hollow Point Match Bullets
.38 Special Mixed Headstamp Re-Primed Brass Cases
7.62x54mmR Steel Berdan Primed Cases

Black Bullets International - coated lead bullets

Black Bullets International - coated lead handgun bullets - https://www.blackbulletsinternational.com/
Store: https://www.shop.blackbulletsinternational.com/main.sc
  or:  https://www.blackbulletsinternational.com/product-store.html

About 8 cents to 12 cents each in quantities of 500 or more plus shipping & insurance.

"The primary purpose of the coating is to eliminate the need for the smokey traditional wax lubricants.
Traditional lead bullets are inherently accurate due to the land/groove contact with the barrel.

1) The wax lube creates smoke under the pressure and temperature of the ammunition being fired.

2) The wax lube also has a tendency to be very messy in the reloading process and will potentially build up in the reloading dies.

The coatings primary design is to eliminate these 2 issues.

We don't want to change the function of the lead to actually seal the lands and grooves with the coating doing the sealing. We want to lubricate the lead as it travels down the barrel.
We have performed thousands of hours of testing thru Six Sigma Design of Experiments to develop a coating at the optimal thickness to maximize adhesion of the coating to the lead and durability of the coating."

"Recommended: https://www.blackbulletsinternational.com/loading-basics.html
1. We recommend separate seating and crimping dies. Combo dies can be used as long as it is verified that the coating is not damaged in the process. Pull a bullet to check coating integrity.
2. The Lee FCD (Factory Crimp Die) can be used but with caution. Improper setup of the FCD can produce an excessive crimp and/or actually undersize the bullet. Many have used with success but with detailed attention to proper setup.

Loading Tips:
    Main Objective is to make sure the coating is not shaved as the bullet is inserted into the case or the bullet leaves the case. Therefore we need to pay close attention to Bell & Crimp.
    Bell: You will need to put enough bell so that no coating is shaved in the seating station. However don't over bell as it will cause issues with a "bump" in the brass as you crimp.
    Crimp: Black bullets don't need much crimp at all. A taper crimp is the preferred method. The recommended practice is (with a cartridge ready to be crimped in the shell-holder):
    1. Back the crimp die out so that it wont do anything.
    2. Raise the ram with the cartridge in the shell-holder.
    3. Rotate the crimp die until it touches the cartridge and give it an additional 1/8 of a turn.
    4. Check the cartridge with a case gauge.
    5. If it does not pass the gauge - reinsert and add an additional 1/8 of a turn.
    6. Continue this process until it passes the case gauge but add another 1/8 of a turn to deal with case variation."

Government Involvement Drives Up Costs

https://reason.com/2020/04/21/government-involvement-drives-up-costs/

Facebook offline tracking & monitoring

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-clear-history-offline-activity-tracker-tool-how-to-use-2020-1

Lincoln Mark VIII Parts

Check out the wheel center caps at least:
https://www.templeperformance.com/lincoln_parts.html#/

COBOL Training Course

https://www.openmainframeproject.org/projects/coboltrainingcourse

Build Threads - International Full Size Jeep Association

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=96

Modify Brass with a Mini-Chop-Saw

Drill Master - 2 in. Mini Bench Top Cut-Off Saw:

Works well for cutting brass for caliber conversions ...

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-mini-bench-top-cut-off-saw-62136.html
Of course a Dremel-tool with a custom jig can do this also.

Or even a table or radial arm saw using a jig to hold several shell in position.

Best Room Air Purifiers

HEPA Electric Air Purifiers:
https://smile.amazon.com/ospublishing/story/9bc439b2-74ae-4708-be4c-36a0a69dd997/

Also look at some thing like this "PollenTec Clean Air Window Screen":
https://smile.amazon.com/PollenTec-Clean-Air-Window-Screen/dp/B00LNBP4R4/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=window+filter&qid=1587135984&sr=8-4

Or fasten something like this to the window screens:
https://smile.amazon.com/Window-Screen-Filter-Prevents-Entering/dp/B0012DP03Q/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=window+filter&qid=1587136135&sr=8-5

Tips To Allergy-Proof Your Home

https://weather.com/health/allergy/news/2018-03-16-spring-cleaning-allergy-tips

*  "... de-clutter your living spaces. According to the Mayo Clinic, consolidating items that collect dust, like knick-knacks, ornaments, books and magazines can do wonders for your allergies."

*  "... dust mites can live deep inside carpeting. While ditching those carpets for flooring is a big ask, getting your carpets professionally cleaned once every spring will be a big help. Vacuuming them yourselves is a help, but it will not fully get rid of all lingering dust mites ..."

*  "If needed, get your air conditioner serviced professionally and install a filter with a ... MERV rating of at least 8. That means fewer dust particles can pass through it."

*  "... a HEPA (High Energy Particulate Air) filter can remove 99.97% of dust, pollen, smoke, odor, mold spores, and pet dander in the air."

*  "Don't Forget The Kitchen and Bathroom -
Where there's moisture, there's mold. So be sure to constantly wipe surfaces like above the fridge and under the sink to get rid of any lingering moisture and potential mold breeding grounds. This rings especially true in the warmer months, as mold grows faster in warm weather. And wipe hard-to-reach surfaces for dust too."

Sneaky Marketing - WD, Toshiba, & Seagate Shipping Slower SMR Drives Without Disclosure

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sneaky-marketing-toshiba-seagate-wd-smr-drives-without-disclosure
"Due to the complexities of increasing drive density, the industry developed SMR to boost hard drive capacity within the same footprint."
"For WD, that consisted of working the SMR models into its WD Red line of drives, but only the lower-capacity 2TB to 6TB models."
"Toshiba ... is also selling SMR drives without disclosure, but does so within its P300 series of desktop drives."
"Seagate also disclosed that it uses the tech in four models, including its Desktop HDD 5TB, without disclosure."

Low-Carb & Lactose-Free Milk Choices:

Low Carb Milk Choices:  https://www.thelittlepine.com/low-carb-milk/
"Here's a rundown of how many carbs in COW'S MILK there are:
    Whole Milk: calories 149, carbs 11.7, fat 7.9, protein 7.7
    2% Milk: calories 137, carbs 13.5, fat 4.9, protein 9.7
    Fat Free Milk: calories 86, carbs 12, fat 0, protein 8.4
FYI – There aren't any carbs in heavy cream, so it can be used in recipes and even coffee!"


Best Milk Options for People with Diabetes: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/best-milk-for-diabetics


Do they make a 'low-sugar' milk?   https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080607104026AAiBwRV
    Yes, it's called "Lactose Free".


What Is Lactose-Free Milk?  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lactose-free-milk
"Lactose-free milk is a commercial milk product that is free of lactose.
...
Lactose-free milk is a milk product that contains lactase, an enzyme that helps breaks down lactose. You can use lactose-free milk in place of regular milk in any recipe, as it has nearly the same taste, texture and nutrient profile."

21st Century Simple Living – Life Made Simple, Healthy, and Frugal. healthy eating, cooking, and reducing food waste.

Dehydrator tips and much more:
https://www.21stcenturysimpleliving.com/

Timing of large earthquakes follows a 'devil's staircase' pattern

These patterns are not limited to geologic events:
https://phys.org/news/2020-04-large-earthquakes-devil-staircase-pattern.html

COBOL/CICS application recompiled to 100% Java with Heirloom(R)

‎Gary Crook (https://www.heirloomcomputing.com/company/)‎ ==> COBOL Programmers (FB Group)
http://account.eba-pbdmghcy.us-west-1.elasticbeanstalk.com/servlet

"For those of you that are technically curious, the link above is a COBOL/CICS application that has been automatically recompiled to 100% Java with Heirloom® (https://www.heirloomcomputing.com/), packaged as a standard Java .war file, and deployed to AWS Beanstalk (which is a cloud platform for scaling web applications).
The data is in a PostgreSQL instance (read-only) running on AWS (and was migrated from a VSAM file).
The application is running on a t1.micro instance and the database is on a db.t2.micro instance, and the scaling is limited to a single app instance. i.e. about as small as you can get.
You can interact with the app and view, but not update, the data. For example, enter 1 on the main menu to scroll forwards (PF8) & backwards (PF7) through the records."

"Heirloom Computing was founded in 2010 to deliver a software platform capable of enabling enterprise IT to affect true transformation that was cost-effective, with high-value strategic benefits. It provides a unique solution for automatically replatforming mainframe workloads as 100% cloud-native Java applications on any cloud ..."

Open Source COBOL to XML Online converter

by Infinite Technology -
  Non-commercial open-source software organization
  https://i-t.io/

Cloud-native services are deployed on highly reliable Heroku/AWS infrastructure.
    COBOL to XML Online
        Online COBOL data file converter.
        Convert COBOL data file online to XML using copybook.
    https://i-t.io/Cobol/

Re-encode
    Convert file from any character encoding to any other character encoding.

Ascend
    Ascend is a SECaaS (Security as a Service) platform focused on Web Access Control.

DG Bullets: coated, lead cast bullets

DG Bullets are coated, lead cast bullets in semi-auto calibeers + .38 / .357 - there are good reviews on FB for them.  Cost (as of April 2020) is about 6 to 10 cents each (for 500), plus shipping presumably:
https://dgbullets.com/

O'Reilly - Modern Defense in Depth

https://get.oreilly.com/ind_modern-defense-in-depth.html?utm_medium=paid+social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=Tech+Leaders&utm_content=Modern+Defense+in+Depth+WP

IBM COBOL Programming Guide

Free COBOL information:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SS6SG3_4.2.0/com.ibm.entcobol.doc_4.2/PGandLR/pgmvs.toc.htm

IBM will offer free COBOL training to address overloaded unemployment systems

https://www.inputmag.com/tech/ibm-will-offer-free-cobol-training-to-address-overloaded-unemployment-systems

Tiny Nuclear Reactors Could Help Us Get to Mars

Experts suggest exposure to reactor radiation for a shorter trip is better than cosmic radiation for a much longer trip.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a32064681/tiny-nuclear-reactors-propulsion-mars/

For Much Stronger Concrete, Just Add Waste

Concrete made with recycled steel slag is 17 percent stronger than traditional concrete.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a32079145/sewage-steel-slag-concrete-aggregate/

Open Source COBOL

Don't hate COBOL until you've tried it:  https://opensource.com/article/17/8/what-about-cobol

GnuCOBOL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GnuCOBOL

3 open source projects for modern COBOL development - https://opensource.com/life/15/10/open-source-cobol-development

1. "GnuCOBOL (formerly known as OpenCOBOL) is a modern, open source, COBOL compiler. It works by translating COBOL code into C and compiling the code using GCC." -  http://sourceforge.net/projects/open-cobol/
   "Installing under most other Linux distributions and other UNIX-style systems is just as simple. For Debian-based distributions, just replace "dnf" with "apt-get". Mac users can use homebrew to install GnuCOBOL. Installing on Windows is a little more complicated, but instructions are available for those interested in trying GnuCOBOL on Windows." - http://opencobol.add1tocobol.com/oc_gettingstarted_windows.html
2. "You can write COBOL using the text editor of your choice, but integrated development environments make life easier. OpenCobolIDE is a specialized IDE designed for working with COBOL. It provides code completion, code folding, syntax highlighting, and a navigation tree, all of which aid in working with COBOL code." - https://github.com/OpenCobolIDE/OpenCobolIDE
3. "Maybe you would like to combine some COBOL code with a more modern development technology? If that is the case, you are in luck. COBOL bridge for Node.js allows you to use COBOL code in Node.js projects." - https://github.com/IonicaBizau/node-cobol

"opensource COBOL" is open-source COBOL compiler, an extension of the Japan-specific features.  "opensource COBOL" translates COBOL program to C code and compiles it using GCC or CL. - https://github.com/opensourcecobol/opensource-cobol

Free COBOL Compilers and Interpreters:  https://www.thefreecountry.com/compilers/cobol.shtml

HOWTO: Low Cost Heat Sterilizer for Virus Inactivation

A regular (now called incandescent) light bulb in a foam cooler can create significant heat for as long as you need it.  This design uses a small computer to regulate the temperature, but that could be replaced with a thermostat, or even someone watching a thermometer, turning the light on & off with a switch outside the box.

https://hackerfarm.jp/2020/04/howto-low-cost-heat-sterilizer-for-virus-inactivation/

A discussion on steel body armor

At current costs, body armor using steel plates is a poor choice, probably a waste of money. 

If you feel the need for body armor, get NIJ certified gear. 

By shopping carefully, you can contain the cost.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tacticalgear/comments/er513n/a_serious_discussion_on_ar500_and_steel_body_armor/

Why one fund manager sees a wealth bubble putting the property and stock market at risk

8 April 2020 - some interesting ideas here:
"In the fourth quarter, household net worth to gross domestic product was a record 545%. "... total wealth in society cannot grow faster than nominal GDP over the long term, and that every country has a well-defined mean value in terms of the wealth-to-GDP ratio. In the U.S., that mean value is 380%. In other words, when the actual wealth-to-GDP ratio deviates too much from 380%, you know that the ratio will mean revert at some point. You just don't know when," he said."
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-one-fund-manager-sees-a-wealth-bubble-putting-property-and-stock-market-at-risk-2020-04-08?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

How to Upgrade Your Home Audio (2020) - The audiophile's guide to exile in style.

"Enter your music streaming app's settings menu and make sure you set it to high quality. Both Apple Music and Spotify make the Music Quality settings easy to find. You can download your favorite playlists and albums if your home Wi-Fi cannot handle the fast stream.

Bass loves to hide in corners, so try to setup your speakers far from them—ideally in the middle of a wall.

Try putting a chair or other dense furniture in the corners because that's where bass tends to congregate and create weird sound problems. Also, consider placing a bookshelf or other irregular furniture on the far wall that faces your speakers ...

We've been shouting this from our rooftops for years, but an affordable soundbar (these are our favorite soundbars) can be a huge, huge upgrade to your home TV and film viewing experience."

https://www.wired.com/story/home-audio-gear-and-tips/

Valiant Efforts: Tracing the evolution of Mopar A-body performance

A story I want to read later:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/valiant-efforts?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-04-07

Disinfecting Respirators - COVID-19 | 3M Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Info

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/worker-health-safety-us/covid19/

1973-1987 Chevy C10 and GMC Truck Buyer’s Guide

"The slang name is "square-body," and there are a lot of good reasons to buy a 1973 to 1987 Chevy C10 or GMC truck. ...
The Chevy C10's 15-year production span from 1973 to 1987 left 10 million good used trucks in the world with a lot of great OEM and aftermarket parts to service, restore, or customize with.
...
It's because of the 15-year production period with a lot of trucks produced that the prices have stayed relatively low on 1973 to 1987 builder Chevy C10 trucks.
...
 most customized square-bodies end up with a LS or Vortec swap that produces twice the horsepower and far lower emissions than 1976 to 1986 Chevy C10 trucks.
...
The early standard-equipment square-body C10s had weak frames that twist. The solution is to buy a Big 10 or Heavy Half with the F44 package, which in C10 shortbed or longbed form has heavier-duty framerails and crossmembers. Look inside the glovebox door for the SPID (paper sticker) and check for the F44 option. Any C10 with a 454 will automatically have the F44 option—it was mandatory. And a 350-powered Big 10 will have the F44 package.
...
Not a C10 but well worth mentioning, 1973 was the first year for a C20 or C30 crew cab built in-house by Chevrolet rather than an outside contractor's custom shop. Dual rear wheels were an option and the most common configuration to be found in the used Chevy C20 and C30 market. The Cheyenne Super was the most deluxe interior available for a Crew Cab in 1973.
...
The last year for square-body C10 production was 1986 because in 1987 with the introduction TBI fuel injection and the 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission Chevrolet changed the C10 series designation to R10.
...
1975 was a bad year for American cars in general but a great year for Chevy C10 trucks."

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1980s-c10-buyers-guide/

Project ideas ...

12 Awesome Home Projects Using Cinder Blocks:  https://homemaking.com/hannah/awesome-projects-cinder-blocks/

12+ Handyman Solutions To Common House And Home Problems:  https://homemaking.com/hannah/handyman-solutions-common-house-problems/

Disney Parks shares churro recipe, encourages fans to recreate snack at home amid coronavirus outbreak: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/disney-parks-churro-recipe-recreate-snack-coronavirus-outbreak

How to maintain and clean PC hardware - Newegg Insider

https://www.newegg.com/insider/how-to-maintain-and-clean-pc-hardware/

Curried Rice with Shrimp - Instant Pot Recipes

https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/curried-rice-with-shrimp/

How to Eat if You Want Better Sleep - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-eat-if-you-want-better-sleep-11585138783

Home - Majestic Arms

Upgrades & accessories for the Ruger Mark series of 22 caliber pistols:
https://majesticarms.com/

Storage Ideas for Dillon Tool Heads

$20 per tool head plus the part on the wall ($35):

https://inlinefabrication.com/products/toolhead-holder-for-dillon-550

$16 each - they mount directly to wall (search eBay for "Dillon 550 Wall Mount Tool Head Holder"):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dillon-550-Wall-Mount-Tool-Head-Holder-/153625010397

$15 each - wall mount - (search eBay for: "Dillon 550 650 Custom Tool head Wall and bench top Mount with storage")   You choose options: Color, Caliber:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dillon-550-650-Custom-Tool-head-Wall-and-bench-top-Mount-with-storage-/142597982628

Amazon - MCD Toolhead Stand for Dillon Precision 550 Reloading Equipment
Price: $19.95 + $3 shipping
Would need fabricate a wall-mount of some sort - Organizes and stores 3 sets (2-place also available) of Dillon 550 caliber specific reloading components in one location. Constructed of a durable high-quality heavy gauge acrylic plastic.
https://www.amazon.com/MCD-Toolhead-Precision-Reloading-Equipment/dp/B07WJSWKNP/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dillon+550+tool+head&qid=1585871925&sr=8-3

Other ideas also ...

Toyota 32-valve V8 engines

Toyota UZ engine family: 32-valve quad-camshaft V8s -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_UZ_engine
"The 4.0 L; 242.1 cu in (3,968 cc) all-alloy 1UZ-FE debuted in 1989 in the first generation Lexus LS 400.
...
The 2UZ-FE was a 4.7 L; 284.6 cu in (4,663 cc) version that uses a cast iron block to increase durability, as it was designed for low-revving, high-torque pickup and SUV applications.  It debuted in 1998.
...
The 3UZ-FE, is a 4.3 L; 261.9 cu in (4,292 cc) version - debut 2000. It has an aluminum block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads."

These engines are being used to increase power in engine swaps:  https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=54112

Adam Savage's One Day Builds on YouTube

Refrigerated Cooling Suit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Ti4GP0ntE

Intel's Responsibility-Sensitive Safety (RSS) - help autonomous vehicles act more assertive

"Here's something you don't often hear: Driverless cars are too obsessed with safety. But Intel and its subsidiary Mobileye think automated vehicles (AVs) should relax and take more risks, so they've developed a program called Responsibility-Sensitive Safety (RSS) to make AVs act more like human drivers. We know what you're thinking: Humans are terrible drivers. But Intel says more assertive AVs will make for safer, freer-flowing traffic."
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27243155/autonomous-vehicles-safety-intel-mobileye/
"... The system provides an AV with a playbook of preprogrammed rules that define safe and unsafe driving situations. Rather than playing it ultraconservative like most AVs, RSS allows the car to make more-assertive maneuvers, right up to the line that separates safe and unsafe. Much like a human driver, an RSS-equipped AV knows a crash is possible even if it merges onto the highway at the correct speed, but it won't dissolve into inaction based on the small chance that another car will misbehave."

2019 Ford Ranger 4x4 Review

One Note: "A pavement-friendly auto mode, like the one available in the Chevy Colorado, would allow the transfer case to behave like an all-wheel-drive center diff, ideal for on-road bad-weather conditions."
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a26448787/2019-ford-ranger-4x4-truck-by-the-numbers/