Archive for November, 2009

What is the difference between whole wheat flour and atta flour?

I understand that atta is Indian and used in flatbreads, but aren’t they both made from the entire wheat grain?
Could I substitute atta for whole wheat flour?
Atta seems to be a special kind of wheat. Chapatis made from American whole wheat flour don’t have quite the same consistency.
You could substitute one for the other, [...]

Are the grain-like sand substances in the corner of my room termites?

I just discovered hundreds of grain-like sand substances lying in the corner of my room and outside the room door. Are these termites’ eggs?
I also think there are other pests living in my house. Just a day ago, I saw a beetle crawling near the window. There are many small fly-like insects staying in my [...]

Calling allotment growers – Is it too early to plant out sweetcorn in the UK ?

I’ve grown some sweetcorn at home & am starting to harden them off, but is it still too early to plant out ? Considering the barmy weather we’re having?
mharden them off for a week … then plant them out

Can Ivermectin made for cattle be used to treat mites in gerbils?

Ivermectin is what vets use to treat mites in small pets. Can the Ivermectin made for deworming cattle be used in very small doses for gerbils? If not, is there a product with Ivermectin marketed for small animals?
I would recommend getting an Ivermectin solution from your vet, or having the vet administer it themselves. You [...]

I want to start a moss garden on the grave of my dog. any tips on the cultivation of moss?

The top soil is sandy but i could cover it, and i am planting two small trees near it to provide more shade. what is the best way to cultivate and maintain a bed of moss?
As you have already mentioned you will need to keep the area shaded and moist. Moss can and does grow [...]

Has anyone received a USDA rural development home loan? If so How hard is it to qualify?

I am currently applying for a USDA rural development home loan and I was wondering how hard it is to be approved for one, I have already been qualified by my income. Once I am approved is it a pain to go through or is it somewhat easy?
The USDA product is a simply wonderful [...]

What did the first thanksgiving include on the menu?

I need help on answering this following question.
What did the first thanksgiving include on the menu?
The big thing on the menu was deer. They also had lobster, turkey (but it wasn’t the main course), pheasant, lots of fish, duck, maize, and lots of wild vegetables.
They wouldn’t have had any tomatoes or potatoes, since these are [...]

What is purpose of capacitor bank in ac drive?

Is capacitor bank in ac drive use to save energy or power by improving power factor? or it is use to maintain dc constant to inverter stage or for other purpose.
you usually have 2. one is a start cap which sends a burst of power to the motor when starting. its usually controlled by a [...]

Cattle Behavior and Handling

Temple Grandin lectures on how distractions, lighting and shadows can cause livestock to balk and refuse to move through races, cattle chutes, and corrals.
Duration : 0:7:26

Cultivation practices of anthurium

Cultivation practices of anthurium, kissan krishideepam
Duration : 0:5:57