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Senators call on feds to bring Indigenous communities into Arctic security planning

Funny enough this follows on the other discussion regarding artic defense and is largely in line with my own thoughts on the matter.

People slag off the senate for being an unelected body but I often appreciate the recommendations we get out the chamber of sober second thoughts.

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Resources for Noobs

Help point a noobie in some interesting directions.

I've got the basic Arduino starter kit and some other breadboard components at this time. Eventually I'd like to learn more about PLC control systems. I'm happy to dive into other interesting areas as well.

Any recommendations for sites, books, Youtube channels or even related subject matter that'd be useful to get acquainted with would be much appreciated.

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1850 Canada West Communications Map

Probably my favourite map for all the little details it contains. Apparently Puslinch lake had good bass fishing. Old Stage Rd was considered an old road even back then. I'd love to know more of the history behind that. Dundas St was shite past Woodstock. It even mentions good and bad inns.

Every time I look at this map there's something new I discover.

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Protips For Homebrewers

As we gain experience as homebrewers over time we pick up little tips and tricks that make our brews better and overall make things easier for us when we're brewing. Here's a few that I've developed over the years.

  • Hang your siphon tubes and other lines on a hook to help with drying.

  • If you're dealing with a cloudy beer take a page from the wine makers and add some bentonite to help clear your beer.

  • When using turbo yeasts for sugar washes leave the lid partially open and stir daily for the first few days. This helps cut down on the turbo yeast off flavours that typically develop.

  • When using a lower end four week wine kit let it clarify for an extra two to four weeks. This is something all the higher end kits suggest.

  • We're not in the prohibition era. We have better yeast strains than bread yeasts for distillation. Just because your grandpappy had to do guerilla brewing in the backwoods doesn't mean you need to.

  • Pre mix bentonite with warm water in a pitcher before adding it to your fermenter. It mixes much better this way.

  • Wanna get laid? Share your fruit wines with the ladies. I find raspberry dragon fruit is a particularly good panty dropper. It might also help to be sociable and attractive.

  • Don't brew drunk. Some dumb mistakes I've seen online were clearly made by someone getting to high off their own supply.

What small tips do you have to share?

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