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    Organic, in this context, refers to potatoes...

    Organic, in this context, refers to potatoes grown without the use of man-made pesticides and fertilizers.

    Non-organic potatoes are those that do not fall into the above category.

    (Didn't...
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    Or the work of 4chan.

    Or the work of 4chan.
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    Oh, that was nothing compared to the time I was...

    Oh, that was nothing compared to the time I was discussing a multi-process software program I was working at a restaurant with some friends. At some point i became aware that I was getting odd...
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    The best thing about dollar stores is that that...

    The best thing about dollar stores is that that have a rotating stock of plastic glassware. I always pick up a few of anything new, and I almost always find some tube to mate them up with eventually.
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    So, you're saying that you would have no problems...

    So, you're saying that you would have no problems with your children (or grandchildren) drinking water containing 25 ppb of perchlorate on a regular basis?
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    There is quite a bit of irony here as potatoes...

    There is quite a bit of irony here as potatoes are one of the worst offenders when it comes to residual pesticides. The cause is two-fold: Potatoes are more suspect to insects and disease than many...
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    I saw a similar story a few months back and I...

    I saw a similar story a few months back and I have been doing some casual research into it.

    There are numerous cases of contamination that can be tracked directly to facilities that produced...
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    Here's an idea if you have some plastic pipe (1.5...

    Here's an idea if you have some plastic pipe (1.5 - 2 inch PVC would be perfect) and some bolts laying around. Cut a 6" section of pipe or whatever length is appropriate so that you can stick a clip...
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    BTW, for those who have not made the...

    BTW, for those who have not made the connection...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7pe2qxjjlU
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    Something like this is perfect for launching...

    Something like this is perfect for launching rockets. You will probably want to build a connector block for those large alligator clips. If you are going to have a long run to the pad, consider...
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    I don't think that test stand was anchored down...

    I don't think that test stand was anchored down at all.

    It is difficult to tell from the video at full speed (I had to download it and watch it frame-by-frame) but the motor casing actually gets...
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    Just a tad larger: ...

    Just a tad larger:

    http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121
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    The hose clamp goes over the motor mount tube and...

    The hose clamp goes over the motor mount tube and compresses it against the motor casing? Doesn't this require the motor mount tube to extend a fair bit beyond the centering ring?

    That's a very...
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    Masking tape as a thrust ring? I can understand...

    Masking tape as a thrust ring? I can understand that on a small 29mm motor, but on something as large as the rocket in that picture... Seriously?
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    If you do a lot of printing, your number one...

    If you do a lot of printing, your number one criteria in a printer should be one that has cartridges that are easy to refill. Some printer cartridges take to refilling much better than others. If...
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    Oh, the things you can find on YouTube...

    DvQwXOCKNLY
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    You can change the text to whatever you want in...

    You can change the text to whatever you want in the control panel.
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    foo

    foo bar baz
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    Rattle-can Space Paintings

    Not new, just new to me:

    dY1Lr-yGtd8
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    If I understand correctly, the ForumRunner...

    If I understand correctly, the ForumRunner requires a special plug-in be installed on the server side. Does anyone know if TRF/RP/YORF have this plug-in currently installed?
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    Indeed. That's exactly how I make mine.

    Indeed. That's exactly how I make mine.
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    I've tried this a bunch of different ways. If...

    I've tried this a bunch of different ways.

    If you have a drill press, drill a hole in a piece of scrap board that will hold the dowel securely, but still allow it to slide under a modicum of...
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    For those who don't know, ping-pong balls are...

    For those who don't know, ping-pong balls are made from nitrocellulose.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrocellulose
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    Here are two links you will find invaluable: ...

    Here are two links you will find invaluable:

    http://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/body_tubes.html

    http://www.rocketshoppe.com/info/Estes_Body_Tube_List_3.1.pdf
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    Only when automobile pilots are required the same...

    Only when automobile pilots are required the same degree of training, testing, and licensing as flight pilots will car travel be safe.

    Pragmatically speaking, the problem will disappear when it...
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    Not quite. Titebond I is an aliphatic resin...

    Not quite.

    Titebond I is an aliphatic resin glue like most yellow carpenters glues.

    Titebond II and III are both PVA glues.
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    Clearly that's what the whole interview/scouting...

    Clearly that's what the whole interview/scouting procedure is all about -- finding the weird and crazy people who will make for the best spectacle.

    Of course, every struggling actor knows this,...
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    I have not been paying much attention to the LPR...

    I have not been paying much attention to the LPR side of things as a BAR, so this is all news to me.

    Can anyone provide a link to a story which documents this purchase, and where the new owners...
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    When I did rocketry the first time around as a...

    When I did rocketry the first time around as a teenager, I always lusted after the Cineroc, but could never even afford a Camroc. While the kit and motor prices have remained pretty much the same...
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    It's always good to hear when open source...

    It's always good to hear when open source projects are moving forward. Keep up the great work!
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