Hello hello hello!
It is 10 o'clock, a quarter after actually, and I met my battle station. I've been hiding in the man lab all morning. Watching a documentary on Pope John Paul and reading about how to get a garden started. A garden will be started today.
But first, I half to copy Cheryl the Young and the restless, her favorite soap opera.
I'm having a bit of trouble getting set up today my headphones that will cooperate. Too much static in my cordless headphones.
Kyle and Sarah Miller have it all: a huge gated house on the water, fancy cars, and the potential for romance in their relationship. He's just back from a business trip (he brokers diamonds) and their teen daughter Avery is sneaking out to a party, when four thugs in security uniforms and ski masks stage a home invasion. They want what's in the safe: cash and diamonds. Kyle stalls them, trying to negotiate for Sarah's freedom. Over the next few hours, the back stories of the four robbers (two brothers, a girlfriend, and the representative of a local drug kingpin) as well as the fault lines in Kyle and Sarah's marriage come into play. Is there room here for heroism?
Will I need to look up how to make a hollandaise sauce…
Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 3 egg yolks (see how to separate eggs)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (if using salted butter, skip the added salt)
METHOD
1 Melt the butter slowly in a small pot. Try not to let it boil – you want the moisture in the butter to remain there and not steam away.
2 Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and cayenne (if using) into your blender. Blend the egg yolk mixture at a medium to medium high speed until it lightens in color, about 20-30 seconds. The friction generated by the blender blades will heat the yolks a bit. The blending action will also introduce a little air into them, making your hollandaise a bit lighter.
3 Once the yolks have lightened in color, turn the blender down to its lowest setting (if you only have one speed on your blender it will still work), and drizzle in the melted butter slowly, while the blender is going. Continue to buzz for another couple seconds after the butter is all incorporated.
4 Turn off the blender and taste the sauce. It should be buttery, lemony and just lightly salty. If it is not salty or lemony enough, you can add a little lemon juice or salt to taste. If you want a thinner consistency, add a little warm water. Pulse briefly to incorporate the ingredients one more time.
Store until needed in a warm spot, like on or next to the stovetop. Use within an hour or so.
Well… The hollandaise sauce was vetoed Cheryl would rather have a homemade Egg McMuffin… Go figure...
raising white mice...my next project...
WATER TEST LOG
When preparing your aquarium, it’s important to closely monitor water quality. The information below will help you gauge where your levels should be as well as understand the results.
pH Level – NORMAL RANGE: 6.5-8.2
This is the measure of the activity (power) of the hydrogen ions in the water. The stability of the pH is related to water alkalinity and hardness. Rapid changes in pH are detrimental to fish.
This is the measure of the activity (power) of the hydrogen ions in the water. The stability of the pH is related to water alkalinity and hardness. Rapid changes in pH are detrimental to fish.
Chlorine and Chloramine – NORMAL RESULTS: 0.0 mg/L
These are added to city water supplies to make the water supply safe for human consumption. Be certain to always use a dechlorinator when adding water to an aquarium because any amount of chlorine is toxic to fish.
These are added to city water supplies to make the water supply safe for human consumption. Be certain to always use a dechlorinator when adding water to an aquarium because any amount of chlorine is toxic to fish.
Ammonia – NORMAL RESULTS: 0.0-0.25 mg/L
Aquariums with properly operating filtration systems should have no ammonia present (after they have been cycled). In new aquariums, Ammonia Removers can be used to lower ammonia levels, along with partial water changes.
Aquariums with properly operating filtration systems should have no ammonia present (after they have been cycled). In new aquariums, Ammonia Removers can be used to lower ammonia levels, along with partial water changes.
Nitrite – NORMAL RESULTS: 0.0-0.5 mg/L
Nitrite reduces the ability of the fish’s blood to carry oxygen. You can remove excess nitrite from an aquarium by performing a partial water change. Adding salt to the water at 0.1-0.3% (1-3 teaspoons of aquarium salt per gallon of water) also reduces nitrite toxicity.
Nitrite reduces the ability of the fish’s blood to carry oxygen. You can remove excess nitrite from an aquarium by performing a partial water change. Adding salt to the water at 0.1-0.3% (1-3 teaspoons of aquarium salt per gallon of water) also reduces nitrite toxicity.
Nitrate – NORMAL RANGE: 0-40 mg/L
If nitrate levels exceed 40 mg/L, water changes can be used to lower the concentration. High levels of nitrate can also cause increased algae growth.
If nitrate levels exceed 40 mg/L, water changes can be used to lower the concentration. High levels of nitrate can also cause increased algae growth.
Hardness – NORMAL RANGE: 100-250 mg/L
Water with high hardness usually has a high pH. Softening the water will lower the pH. Most fish will adapt to moderate hardness levels.
Water with high hardness usually has a high pH. Softening the water will lower the pH. Most fish will adapt to moderate hardness levels.
Alkalinity – NORMAL RANGE: 120-300 mg/L
With low alkalinity water, your aquarium may experience sudden and deadly pH shifts. Increase the alkalinity of the water to stabilize the pH.
With low alkalinity water, your aquarium may experience sudden and deadly pH shifts. Increase the alkalinity of the water to stabilize the pH.
Temperature – NORMAL RANGE: 74-82º F (23-28º C)
Use an aquarium heater to maintain stable water temperatures. Rapid temperature changes are harmful to tropical fish.
Use an aquarium heater to maintain stable water temperatures. Rapid temperature changes are harmful to tropical fish.
Fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) are small, silver fish that are used often as bait for other fish. The males will grow a wen on their head, which is extra fatty tissue that makes them appear larger than they are to intimidate predators. The females do not grow a wen on their head and are often more plump. Fathead minnows are easily bred in aquariums. The female can lay up to 700 eggs and they hatch within four to eight days. The male fathead minnow will protect the eggs until the fry are born, and then leave to reproduce.
Read more: How to Breed Fathead Minnows | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5075049_breed-fathead-minnows.html#ixzz2P2keV3uD
Read more: How to Breed Fathead Minnows | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5075049_breed-fathead-minnows.html#ixzz2P2keV3uD
- Set up your tanks. Two 10-gallon tanks is the minimum (one for the adults and one to grow out the fry), though several larger tanks will work better and hold more fish. Rosy red minnows like temperatures in the 72- to 74-degree Fahrenheit range. Keeping a light on the tank for 14 to 16 hours per day will encourage breeding.
- 2Provide egg-laying sites. Clay pots, rocks or even PVC pipe will work. Rosy red minnows like to have an overhang or small cave to lay their eggs under. Your tank can literally be as simple as this, though the addition of gravel and live plants can sometimes make your fish feel more secure.
- 3Add your fish. Ratios of one male to every three or four females will work best for numbers (as multiple females will spawn with the same male), though single pairs work as well. Choose fish that are alert, active and brightly colored.
- 4Wait for spawning. A few weeks settling into the new tank should be all your rosy red minnows need to get going, provided basic conditions are met. Once the eggs are laid, you can remove the rock, pots or other egg sites, moving them into the separate grow-out tank.
- 5Care for the young once they hatch by providing daily water changes of 20 percent and feeding infusoria or finely crushed fish flakes. Eggs will hatch five to six days after being laid.
Tips & Warnings
- While plants, substrate and hiding places may lead to better spawns, keep in mind that the addition of all this clutter makes it much more difficult to remove all of the eggs effectively. You may have better luck keeping a bare-bottomed tank with just a few egg-laying sites.
- Adding brine shrimp, bloodworms and other live or frozen food to your fish's flake diet can vastly improve your spawns along with the overall health of your rosy red minnows.
- If your fish seem hesitant to spawn after a few weeks in the tank, try encouraging them with a large (30 to 60 percent) water change.
- Always remember that water should be aged in open containers overnight or treated with de-chlorinating products intended for fish.
- Always remember that you are dealing with live animals and not toys. If you allow children to help you in the breeding process, make sure to explain proper handling and safety tips.
Read more: How to Breed Rosy Red Minnows | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5663468_breed-rosy-red-minnows.html#ixzz2P2nFQNC1
Tips & Warnings
- Avoid placing too many fathead minnows in one tank, since there will be an over abundance of breeding and it will be harder for you to keep up with. Place one batch of eggs in one tank at a time.
Read more: How to Breed Fathead Minnows | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5075049_breed-fathead-minnows.html#ixzz2P2ktmkyF
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