The Rock Island Arsenal at 150 Years Old

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A long effort to establish an armory at Rock Island on the Mississippi River in Illinois was rewarded on July 11, 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln signed an act creating a national arsenal there.

In the 150 years that have followed, the Rock Island Arsenal has had a major impact on the Quad-Cities and the military personnel it has supported around the world.

To commemorate the Arsenal's rich history and sesquicentennial, The Dispatch, The Rock Island Argus and the Quad-City Times have collaborated to produce this site, a special print section and DVD.

Special thanks go to the Arsenal historians, civilian and military personnel who provided invaluable assistance and resources, and to the project's platinum sponsor, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.

Quad-Citians' Stories 

Buildings legacy of R.I. man's ancestor

Daughter recalls father's Arsenal years

Palos clan logs 542 years at Arsenal

Nurse helped military in WWII

Arsenal was a matchmaker

Machinist program a Minnis family affair

"In Defense of America"

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Source Link:
http://riarsenal150.com/

Morel Mushroom Habitat - YouTube

Published on Jun 9, 2012 by YourProduceGuy

YourProduceGuy shows you how to make a Morel Mushroom Habitat. Morel Mushrooms are a delicacy that people will go out into the woods to hunt for. A lot of people don't have any luck finding them. So I'm going to grow my own at home and have plenty, and I'll find them all too.

You can get your own Morel Mushroom Spores at the website below.
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"Beyond Sustainability" - Great, great speech!!! Great man, with great passion!!! - John Ikerd Keynote Address at the 2012 NOFA-NY Winter Conference

Uploaded by nofany2012 on May 3, 2012
John Ikerd's Keynote speech on 1/20/12 at the 2012 NOFA-NY Winter Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Great, great speech!!!  Great man, with great passion!!! I believe John Ikerd knows and communicates more about sustainability economics than any other person living today. He understands and communicates what is necessary to live a meaningful life. He understands and communicates the social cooperation and ecology necessities in order for us to improve life's quality. Should be common sense but is not in today's world! Inspiring! Worth watching!   Monte & Eileen Hines


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How to Roast Potatoes

Published on Jun 8, 2012 by allrecipes

See how to make easy roasted red potatoes. In this video, you'll see a great trick for coating your potatoes with olive oil and seasonings and a smart tip for getting crispy potatoes. Serve these crispy potatoes with roasted meats, chicken, and fish. Save some for morning, too, and fry them up with eggs!

Get the recipe for Oven-Roasted Potatoes @http://allrecipes.com/recipe/oven-roasted-red-potatoes/detail.aspx

Latest Garden Tools Added to Hines Farm

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Earthwise TC70001 11-Inch 8-1/2 Amp Electric Tiller/Cultivator
Lightweight & Powerful!!!



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Turbo Tiller Plus TT1000 with Shovel Vane Tumbler
Till - Drill - Dig - Remove Dirt - Powerful - Labor Saver

Ducky's Bike Night - Thursday June 7, 2012 as seen from Hines Farm

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The Science Barge - Three ways to Grow High - Vertical growing! - YouTube

Published on Jun 5, 2012 by ecojaunt

Hello out there! Welcome to the Science Barge. A floating sustainable greenhouse! Listen as Bob takes us through three great ways to grow vertically.

Student Illinois Experiences: Jackie DiMonte

Published on Jun 1, 2012 by Illinois1867

Meet Jackie DiMonte. Not only is she a top-notch Illinois Engineering student, but she's also an Illinois Cheerleader. Jackie discusses why she chose Engineering at Illinois, how she manages her busy schedule, and what her future looks like as she becomes an Illinois alumna.

Another Proud Illini Engineer Graduate... GO ILLINI!  Monte

Stump Grinder/Mulcher on Steroids! -- Denis Cimaf Mulcher DAF

Published on Jun 4, 2012 by woodharvesting
Denis Cimaf Mulcher DAF
From: Denis Cimaf Brasil.
Website: http://www.deniscimaf.com.br

Wow !!! Kind of like atomic energy, could be used for good and bad uses...  Monte

The new, larger version of the Internet: IPv6

Published on Jun 4, 2012 by Google

google.com/ipv6 -- Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, and a founding father of the Internet, discusses the next version of the Internet, IPv6, and why we need it.

When the Internet launched operationally in 1983, no one ever dreamed that there might be billions of devices and users trying to get online. But like a telephone network that is running out of phone numbers, the current Internet is running out of IP addresses, and if we don't roll out Internet Protocol v6 (IPv6), we won't have the room we need to grow and the Internet would become tangled, unsafe and unsustainable.

Springtime - Andalusia Slough Hines Farm

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Sunset Andalusia Slough - June 1, 2012


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Elieen, with Grand Children, Cola And Kala, playing in Coal Creek


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Landscaping Timber


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Landscaping Timber

Geoff Lawton Explaining Permaculture Ethics During a PDC - YouTube

Published on May 27, 2012 by survivalpodcasting

This is Geoff Lawton explaining the role of Permaculture's Three Ethics during a PDC in Australia in 2006. You will notice that there is no mention of "fair share" instead surplus is to be returned to the system or invested. This places the decision of how to manage surplus with each individual not subject to a third parties assessment of what is "fair".

The entire PDC is on DVD and is about 60 hours in total length. You an find it here, http://www.powells.com/biblio/18-1110000041488-0 or herehttp://permaculture.org.au/2010/04/28/permaculture-design-certificate-course-...

How to Make Sandwich Bread - YouTube

Published on Jun 1, 2012 by allrecipes

In this video, you'll see how to make easy, foolproof sandwich bread in your bread machine. This simple loaf of bread will come out with a flaky crust and very soft center. Made in your bread machine, it's the easiest thing since sliced bread. Soon the aroma of freshly baking bread will fill your home.

See the recipe for LuAnn's Bread Machine Bread @http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-bread-machine-bread/detail.aspx

Beetle Kill Boards

Published on May 30, 2012 by PeterQBrownDesign

A Man, A Motorcycle & A Mission

Published on May 29, 2012 by MotorTrend

On this episode of The Downshift, we meet Murph, a former multi-millionare who lost it all and decided to live on a BMW R1150GS Adventure motorcycle. His mission? To travel all around the world on two wheels and photograph his adventures. Follow along on his journey athttp://www.wherethehellismurph.com.

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How to Make Apple Pie

Published on May 27, 2012 by allrecipes

See how to make a top-rated apple pie. This interesting twist on the classic treat can be served warm with ice cream or Cheddar cheese, or cooled with whipped cream. Make the easy, impressive latticework crust just before baking, and see how it helps make an unusual, flavorful version of everyone's favorite dessert.

Get the recipe for Apple Pie by Grandma Ople @http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-pie-by-grandma-ople/detail.aspx

How to Make Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Published on May 28, 2012 by allrecipes

Watch how to make these incredibly popular chocolate chip cookies. In this video, you'll see how to bake Debbi's top-rated chocolate chip cookies. Discover the secret ingredient that makes this recipe such a winner. It's been saved to 122,000 recipe boxes.

Get Debbi's top-rated recipe for Award-Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies @ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/award-winning-soft-chocolate-chip-cookies/detail...

Annual Vines To Try in the Garden

Published on May 28, 2012 by UIExtension
Thunbergia and Manettia provide lots of color all season long.

How to Make Alfredo Sauce - YouTube

Published on May 27, 2012 by allrecipes

See how to make a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce from scratch. The secret to rich, delicious, and inexpensive Alfredo sauce is cream cheese! In this video, you'll see how to make a five-star recipe that's creamy and rich, but also simple to make and wonderfully cheap, too. A great weeknight recipe, it's also worthy of guests! No wonder this popular recipe has more than 2,500 rave reviews.

Get the recipe for Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce @http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-alfredo-sauce/detail.aspx

Rocket Stove Outdoor System: New front-loading batch burn configuration

Published on May 27, 2012 by broaudio

Well, this may be the final configuration for this system. It now features a front door which allows large batches of wood to be loaded for extended burn time. So far it's working very well, and I'm excited about the possibilities for an indoor system. Anyway, enjoy!

Very Nice Rocket Stove Configuration!!!  Monte