The GoodEarth VI

General talking-only update. I mention Eric DeCarbonnel's article on the NYSE running out of 1Kg gold bars here:

http://www.marketskeptics.com/2009/03/nyse-runs-out-of-1-kg-gold-bars.html

So much other recent news, but it's all a blur:

o HR bill to regulate organic food growers to death.
o HR bill to force national service on our youth passes house + senate
o Over 1 trillion now budgeted to buy banks toxic crap
o Over 1 trillion now budgeted to start buying US treasuries
o Massive short selling of gold and silver by JP Morgan continues
o Unemployment hits 10% or higher in 7 states
o Geitner seeks unprecedented power to sieze control of private organizations
o China making noises about backing alternative to dollar as world's reserve currency
o UK openly monetizing its national debt
o Swiss bank UBS first says it will identify US depositors, then backs off under threat of lawsuits
o Price of firearm ammunition is rising, and its becoming scarce
o Channeling of bailout money to banking elite continues unabated
o California all but bankrupt, housing median price off 40% from this time last year
o Multi trillion dollar US budget deficits are in the pipeline for the forseeable future.
o Mining stocks priced at $500 gold level or thereabouts
o AIG continues to receive massive bailout funds, money turns around and pays off wall street firms to cover credit default swap payments
o Cost of insuring against US government default on treasuries rises by a factor of 100, it costs now 1% to insure against default. Yields are typically in the 2% range.
o Dollar index had largest single day percentage drop in history
o Obama refuses to make public his birth certificate, despite concerns he's not even eligible to be a US president. Supreme court refuses to address issue unless another US presidential candidate were to claim damages.
o No firm timetable for US leaving Iraq.
o US still hell bent on opening up war with Iran
o US increasing war with Afghanistan
o US concerned about possible North Korea missile capability
o US supports Israel's war crimes in Gaza strip
o Obama seems to be maintaining business as usual at Guantanimo Bay. No firm commitment to try Bush, Cheney, etc. for war crimes
o US government considers decriminalizing marijuana use.
o Tax revenues for virtually all US states and municipalities are collapsing, budget shortfalls are the norm.
o GM + Ford begging for more government handouts. Their suppliers and dealerships are also begging.
o Worldwide drought guarantees food shortages in near future. Australia in especially bad shape.
o Zimbabwe citizens panning for gold in order to earn enough dust for bread. Bread costs 1 tenth of a gram per loaf.
o Iceland economy collapses, needs IMF bailout. Perhaps also received assistance from Russia.
o Latvia's government collapses

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[imperialcrypt]

Are you growing heirlooms or those GM seeds from walmart? I'm growing some heirloom seeds I bought on the internet. Black prince tomato, Ground cherry, White Carrots, red peppers, all the good stuff. I would stay away from those seeds at walmart or dept stores there probably been screwed with by Monsanto. >:|

[dashxdr]

>Are you growing heirlooms or those GM seeds from walmart?

I consider the heirloom seeds to be precious, and the wallmart / home depot seeds to be throwaways. So I want to get some experience growing with the crappy seeds first before I risk the heirloom ones.

Interesting story, 280 of 1000 farmers in Africa growing Monsanto corn had crop failures -- the corn was just cobs, no seeds. Monsanto -- they're evil, I tell ya! Evil!

[dontblamethemessenge]

i heard goldfish might get much more expensive in the future.

[dashxdr]

>i heard goldfish might get much more expensive in the future.

I wonder why?

BTW Thanks for the tip about watering at night. I'd been watering in the mornings.

The seedlings have top quality soil mixture, supposedly ideal for sprouting seeds. I think they didn't get started right -- first too little sunlight, second too much water.

[machinenation]

youtube is a bit clunky aright - flaky.  That's the case with some software- organic and in development- work in progress.

What's nice about the water is if you've seen Dan Polonicoff's video on him testing the snow, the rainwater is better for your plants anyway - indoors and out. Best avoid tap water altogether. Polonicoff doesn't like his videos being posted on a forum - can i use yours? I think your video on buying / selling your house is great - it reflects very well what happened.

[dashxdr]

>Polonicoff doesn't like his videos being posted on a forum - can i use yours?

As far as I'm concerned once digital media has gotten into your hands, your fair use includes any and every possible thing you care to do with it. I'm against copyrights and patents.

So have at it.

[Simpateeko]

Congratulations on your first catch!

If you soak the squirrel in brine(salt water) for a day it will help remove the gamey taste. Should not matter much though in a survival situation if your hungry enough.

I'm glad it was your wife and not your neighbor that got upset first. Your choice of ammo makes a big difference when it comes to noise. If your not too discouraged try 22 shorts instead of 22 long rifle. You will probably have to place them in the chamber, then close the bolt on them.

[TheDudeJeffCanuckski]

A .177 Air Rifle works fine on small game without any noise. Mine has a scope and the deadly accurate to 75 feet. Youtube it. There's reviews on here.

[imperialcrypt]

yeah no problem. I ordered from Seedrack, the germination rate is nothing to brag about. But I got some sprouts going.

You can also can get a Dig on what others saying about a particular seed seller by looking them on davesgarden{.}com/products/gwd­/

[justmy10cents]

good job on the catch dave enjoy him :)

[Bacchusism]

Thanks for that!

[imperialcrypt]

Try victoryseeds {.} com or if you want some exotic plants try seedrack{.}.com

[Bacchusism]

Where did you get your seeds from?

[imperialcrypt]

yeah I know what you mean, The heirloom seeds are not cheap. I think I payed over $50 Us dollars for mine, I could of got some questionable seeds at walmart for alot less. Most of it was just shipping and fees.. But the seeds after the 1st crop you can save them so you dont have to buy it again.

I'm not a fan of Monsanto either, I dont like the idea of eating stuff that been fucked with by some genetic scientists. they remind me of that evil company Umbrella corp in resident evil.