📸 Independence Day, 1941

84 years ago, Independence Day was celebrated in somewhat different circumstances.
Street fighting on Independence Day in -34 degree frost in Karhumäki, Eastern Karelia, on December 6, 1941.
A high price has been paid for Finland's independence. We must cherish and protect this heritage that has been left to us. Happy Independence Day!

The Risks of Goats and Chickens together

"Cows are good for the planet... The whole cow farts thing is a f*cking lie they've been telling you."

"Because they know if they can get you to reduce your red meat consumption, you will get sicker, fatter, and need to buy more of their medication."

Source

Seeking opinon on these two meat grinders. Any input welcome.... reliability, cleaning comments?

youtube channel Solar Power Edge. Skip about 60 seconds into the video.

Fuck these stupid nigger regulations

A sucker born every minute. This family got Solar panels for $59000. When the system didn't make the power the company promised, another company came along and offered to install more panels for an additional $38000. Now they are in hock for more than $100k and still have a power bill. Take a good look at their yard and tell me if you know why their system isnt working well.

Lyrics boys.... listen to the lyrics.

🌿 Lantana Plant (Lantana camara) — Medicinal Properties & Cautions

Lantana is a common shrub in Africa and worldwide. Traditional healing systems have used it for generations, especially in rural herbal medicine. However, it is a potent plant — useful externally, but dangerous internally if used incorrectly.


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✅ Medicinal Properties (Traditionally Recognised)

1. Anti-inflammatory

Lantana leaves have compounds (like ursolic acid and oleanolic acid) that help reduce:

Swelling

Skin inflammation

Pain in arthritic areas


Often used as a leaf poultice.


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2. Antimicrobial (bacterial + fungal)

Leaf extracts are known to inhibit:

Staphylococcus aureus

E. coli

Fungal infections on the skin


Useful externally for wounds, ulcers, and skin infections.


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3. Wound-Healing

The crushed fresh leaf juice is traditionally used to:

Clean wounds

Speed up healing

Reduce pus and infection


This aligns well with your Bella Bee healing creams—though use caution because some individuals get skin irritation.


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4. Antioxidant

Lantana contains phenols and flavonoids that help:

Reduce oxidative stress

Support tissue repair



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5. Anti-parasitic / insect-repelling

Traditionally used for:

Scabies

Body lice

Mosquito repellent


The leaves contain natural volatile oils.


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6. Respiratory Support (Traditional Use Only)

In some African and Indian traditional medicines, carefully prepared extracts are used for:

Cough

Fever

Bronchitis

Influenza


BUT this must never be done casually because ingestion can be toxic (explained below).


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⚠️ Toxicity — Important Warning

Lantana is dangerous internally.
The berries are highly poisonous when unripe, causing:

Liver damage

Vomiting

Photosensitivity

Jaundice

Potentially fatal poisoning in children or animals


Leaves are also toxic if eaten in large amounts.

Safe Use = Only External Use unless supervised by a trained medical herbalist.


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🌿 How You Can Safely Use It (Topical Use)

Given your Bella Bee healing formulations, the topical uses of Lantana include:

1. Healing Balm Ingredient

For fungal infections

For small wounds

For skin inflammation

For insect bites


Use as a diluted infusion or leaf extract, not raw sap.

2. Anti-inflammatory cream

Combine with:

Gotu kola

Bulbine

Sutherlandia

Cannabis


This can make a powerful natural healing blend.

3. Insect-repellent salves

Lantana leaf oil extract can repel mosquitos up to 50–60%.


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🧪 Safe Preparation (External Use Only)

Infused Oil

1. Dry leaves completely.


2. Infuse in grapeseed or jojoba oil for 6–8 weeks.


3. Strain well.



Water Decoction

Boil fresh leaves for 10–15 minutes, cool, and use as:

Wash for wounds

Inflammation rinse


Poultice

Crushed fresh leaves applied externally only.


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🚫 Avoid Internal Use

Tea

Tincture

Juice

Eating berries or leaves

"Little goat guy...look how cool this car is!" Bodycam video shows a police officer trying to wrangle up a stray goat found along the road.

The local farmer I've been helping with solar bought batteries last spring and never put them in service. He's built one battery so far using the box plans I published here. We're charging it with 4amps and it's been charging since last Wednesday night.... it's taking a while. It's at the pregnant pause stage where various cells are hitting 3.6v and charging stops while the active balancer is distributing their power into the lower voltage cells. He should be done today.

Here's a bill of materials for a 20kw Victron project. This guys' roof is so flat that we had to super size the number of solar panels to 48 550w in order to cover his usage in winter. This system includes only two 5kw MPPT chargers because 10kw is enough to cover his daily needs. We are starting him with 4 16kwh batteries.

Total system cost for DIY is $24k.

When you need to cut thick foamboard and dont' want all the fluffy bits to clean up.... use the correct blade for the job. BOSCH T313AW3

Electric loaders are getting interesting.... I'm wiating for a good electric tractor. https://youtu.be/PFtU8piC0Go

I dont think the sandles helped 🤣

Smoking kielbasa