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Quena Flute

I bought a really nice professional quena flute last year while I was visiting the Peruvian amazon. The quena flute is a beautiful sounding instrument that is very popular in the Andes. After initially becoming frustrated with being able to play it I gave it a rest for about a year. I've picked it up again and I've managed to get farther down the road toward quena deliciousness. It's a difficult instrument to play well. The low "G" is very difficult to sound, the sound holes are large and difficult to cover appropriately. The second octave is played by hitting the flute with a short burst that makes it resonate an octave up, but doing this on some notes is not all that easy. I'm making progress. The quena is cool in that it is convenient to play while hiking or sitting on the porch.

Here is an example of what it sounds like.

Worm Therapy

I've been telling people for years that the next diet craze should be tapeworms. These folks have beaten me to the punch with a whole range of therapies based on intentionally becoming a host for parasitic worms. Check it out. (thanks Drew!)

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Welcome to Worm Therapy People with diseases of immune dysregulation face a host of challenges which are inadequately represented in the established medical climate. Our company understands the constant fear of flare-up or exacerbation, the uncertainty of disease progression, and the life-disrupting efforts to avoid triggers. Extensive research and clinical trials have demonstrated that the introduction of small doses of intestinal worms may be effective in the treatment of asthma, allergies, and some autoimmune conditions. Our company is dedicated to providing these therapies. Note: The use of hookworm or tapeworm to modulate the immune system is an experimental therapy that has not been approved by any governmental body for the treatment, diagnosis, cure or prevention of disease. The information provided by Wormtherapy.com is intended as a starting point for you and your physician. The burden is on you to understand the medical and legal risks you are taking when considering these therapies.

Ted Haggard Will Start A New Church Summer 2009

Remember, you heard it here first! Some very reliable sources have told me that Ted Haggard, the disgraced former head pastor of New Life Church, will be starting a new church in Colorado Springs this summer.

I'll post details as they become available.

Apple's App Store Approval Process

I'm now on my fourth attempt at getting my iPhone application approved by Apple. I used to really love this company. They've taken all of the joy away.

Geodesic Dome Greenhouse Pt. 5

We've built all of the raised beds and filled them with quality manure dirt. I built the beds out of 2"x4" stud lumber which I ripped in half on my table saw. I installed a ventilation system that employs two big box fans which can pump air into the greenhouse through two large ground level vents.

We've got a bunch of plants growing in the greenhouse! This is going to be a whole lot of fun. So far we have the following started and growing in various stages of development: peas, spinach, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, 3 varieties of tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, 5 varieties of peppers, strawberries and eggplant!

Sounds like a lot of stuff? It is. So far, so good. Here is a look.

Green Festival: Denver

Denver is, for the first time ever, hosting the Green Festival. It is a gigantic festival covering environmental technology, sustainability, organic gardening, alternative energy and all things green. The Green Festival will be running tomorrow as well, so if you get a chance check it out.

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At Green Festival™, a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, we’re celebrating what’s working in our communities—for people, business and the environment.
Think of Green Festival™ as a walk through a sustainable community. It begins with finding solutions to help make our lives healthier—socially, economically and environmentally. Individuals along with business and community leaders come together to discuss critical issues that impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs and products that restore the planet and all that inhabit it. Neighbor-to-neighbor connections are formed, and skills are shared to empower people to create positive change in the world.

Join us at the nation’s premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our unique marketplace of more than 350 eco-friendly businesses—everything from all-natural body care products and organic cotton clothing to Fair Trade gifts and beautiful kitchen tiles made from renewable resources.