Bio Dome Greenhouse

Greenhouse Dome    Pacific Domes International offers several different Bio Domes. In the last post, we looked at a Pacific Domes Bio Energy Dome in Tuscon, Arizona. Today I will show a video of a Greenhouse Dome in Ashland, Oregon. This dome is a spacious 44' dome complete with a sprinkler system.    The Greenhouse Domes are constructed of galvanized pipe and a fiberglass reinforced vinyl greenhouse fabric. This vinyl cover transmits 82% of the sun's light and is UV resistant. The door options are either a prehung door or a hoop door with a screen. Base screens are included for ventilation with roll-up flaps. For ventilating the roof, a removable shade screen is interchangeable with a removable roof. A solar powered exhaust fan is also included for roof ventilation.    A stove pipe vent is an available option to vent a wood stove for heating in the winter. The Greenhouse Domes are delivered onsite with a manual for erecting the dome and detailing the proper care for the Greenhouse Dome. Positively Truman Truman Anderson Mobile Phone#: 409 599 7112 truman@pacificdomes.com http://www.TrumanAnderson.com

Bio Energy Dome

Bio Energy Dome

    One of the really neat aspects of the Pacific Domes International 

Bio Energy Dome is the speed and ease of construction. All of the 

components arrive onsite complete with a manual explaining the 

assembly and operation. The 24' Bio Energy Dome has a 5000 gallon grow 

tank which is set into the ground for geothermal insulation. This is to 

help insure that the water maintains a relatively constant temperature.

    Heating of the dome is accomplished by a couple of ways. One, is by 

solar gain or solar heated greenhouse effect. The clear marine vinyl 

bay window allows the water in the grow tank and the air inside the 

sealed dome to be heated directly by the sun's rays. Another way, is 

the heat given off by the state of the art generator inside the dome 

producing the electricity. The aquatic plants in the grow tank are the 

fuel for the generator...and the generator feeds the plants water vapor 

and carbon dioxide.

   The divine matrix of this ecosphere proves that technology and 

nature can be melded together synergistically and exponentially without 

 producing harmful emissions to Planet Earth. Our task is to continue 

to discover more efficient formulas for green energy.

 

Positively Truman

Truman Anderson

truman@pacificdomes.com

http://TrumanAnderson.com

Skype ID: truman.anderson

Bio Energy Dome

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   Recently, an exciting new sustainable energy product was launched by Pacific Domes International...

Bio Energy Domes. Bio Energy Domes are geodesic domes that are specifically designed to grow special

aquatic plants. These plants are rich in oil content and their growth rate is greatly enhanced inside

the dome.This is the really exciting part of this story. We have studied many different plants to be 

used as biomass fuel. However, until now, it took too long for these plants to grow in sufficient

quantities to be a viable biomass fuel.

   The quest for alternative energies has been an ongoing study for decades.We, as a global community,

have been mining fossil fuels for a couple of centuries. We have witnessed negative impact to the

ecology of our planet due to the mining and burning of these fuels over the years...and we already

know that these resources are finite, and at some point in the immediate future will be too costly

for the world economy. That fact is abundantly clear with the rising fuel prices consumers are

paying to power their vehicles just to go to work. It is also evident in our electrical bills we pay

monthly to power our homes. In light of the recent disaster in Fukushima, Japan, the need for implementing

alternative energy technologies is now more clearer than ever.

   A Bio Energy Dome can be constructed and producing renewable electrical energy within one month.

Along with the electrical energy, fish (tilapia) are raised in the tank growing

the aquatic plants to help lower your grocery bill. Pacific Domes International has three different

sizes of domes: a single unit dome to provide electricity for a small house; a ten unit dome to provide

electricity for ten small houses, and a commercial dome to provide electricity for one hundred small

homes. This technology is non polluting due to the fact that the emissions of the generator are water

vapor and carbon dioxide. The water vapor and carbon dioxide are absorbed by the aquatic plants in the

dome to allow them to double their weight every twenty four hours! Along with the tilapia,

 hydroponic trays grow vegetables, herbs, and legumes organically. The vegetables are 

protected from airborne radioactivity by being inside the dome.

   Now is the time for the global community to begin rethinking our energy policies. We must

implement green energy technologies to reduce polluting emissions and reverse the damage to our

ecosphere.The Bio Energy Dome is a green energy technology that can be utilized immediately to power

our homes and supplement our nutritional needs.This technology is also a positive step towards ending

our dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Positively Truman

Truman Anderson

honesttruman@yahoo.com

http://www.TrumanAnderson.com

Skype ID: truman.anderson

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Tiki Loco

Crystal Beach is the ol' proverbial sleepy little coastal village nestled on The Bolivar Peninsula (named after Simon Bolivar) across the Houston Ship Channel from Galveston, Texas. To get to Galveston, we have to ride one of the ferries operated by the Texas Department of Highways. To get off the other end of the peninsula, we have a bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway connecting us to the Texas mainland. Over the years, many colorful people have taken up residence here...but few as 'in living color' as Kevin Kavanagh... or "Tiki Kevin" as he is fondly referred to.    Kevin has a local business called Tiki Loco where he carves tiki heads or tiki totems out of palm tree trunks and other types of trees. Kevin is quite creative and his artwork adorns many houses and businesses alike here on this little island. Kevin is a Viet Nam Era veteran of the United States Navy and is aided by his wife and son in his artistic venture. Tiki Loco is located on the main thoroughfare of the island; Hwy.87. On just about any day of the week you can drive by or stop and watch Kevin plying his trade of tiki art.     Artists and writers seem to gravitate to The Bolivar Peninsula due to its unique coastal allure and scenery. The local folks add a great deal to this artistic appeal. I can't help but recall chapters and passages from John Steinbeck's novel, "Cannery Row", when I think of all the out of ordinary people that have taken solace on this little emerald isle. Not to mention their cute nicknames... "Barefoot", "Crab Trap Ron", "Backup Birt", "Rockin' Robin"...and countless others... have all added their  technicolor personalities to the patchwork quilt of this community. I love it...it's almost like living in another country; with Houston but a scant sixty miles away.    Though I have included a few photographs of Tiki Kevin's art; I have done little justice to the vast body of artwork he has done over the years. One can hardly drive down one of our roads without passing some of his work. Tiki Loco has two websites;  tikiloco.webs.com and tikiloco.com Tiki Kevin's mobile phone number is: 409 750 0086... give him a shout for his original and customized artwork. Positively, Truman

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Stalking the Wild Indoor Bonsai Tree Revisited

In yesterday's blog, Stalking the Wild Indoor Bonsai Tree, I explained briefly how I collected indoor bonsai tree specimens out in the wilds of Mother Nature. In this blog I'll go deeper in detail on how to successfully gather and cultivate these bonsai. Basically we will be trying to duplicate the living conditions the specimen was thriving in and gradually introducing it into your indoor environment.    After finding our new bonsai candidate, we want to carefully dig it up with a shovel or sharp shooter and save as much of the root system as possible. Leave as much of the original soil around the roots to help minimize shock to the tree. I usually put a layer of spaghnum moss in the bottom of the pot with some coarse potting soil on top of that. I then dip the roots with original soil in a mixture of water (preferably rain water) and root growth hormone. Then place the collected bonsai in the pot and pack more coarse potting soil to set the tree at the desired angle. Wet the soil and add a little fertilizer; monitor the tree's progress as we get it re-established.    We will want to keep it somewhat shaded for a week or two to make sure it doesn't dehydrate and gradually introduce it into full sunlight. Once the new bonsai feels firmly rooted and appears to be hydrated and healthy, we can take it indoors to a window or patio door that gets 5-6 hours of direct sunlight. If there is no window with full sun, a high wattage fluorescent bulb with a timer set for 14-16 hours a day can be used. The fluorescent bulb should be about 6-8 inches above the top of the foliage. With plenty of tender, loving care your newly crafted indoor bonsai tree will flourish in its new home.

Stalking the Wild Indoor Bonsai Tree

I generally collect specimens for indoor bonsai trees from plant nurseries, bonsai nurseries, tree farms...and  sometimes even, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc...But when I get to feeling really creative and wanting something  new and different, I take a little road trip and venture out into the wilds. The beautiful thing about that is that  it can be as close as a block or two from my house, or hundreds of miles away.    I usually load up a shovel, sharp shooter, a couple 5 gallon buckets, a machete, some lunch and some drinking  water and head on out...to wherever my senses take me. Sometimes out into public forests, or the swamps and bayous  of Southeast Texas; looking for a miniature tree that started out as a poor little sapling growing at the base of a  larger tree. One that has scrapped and fought for every beam of sunlight, every drop of rain, and every morsel of  nourishment from Mother Earth. A precious little tree for me to take home and shape, cultivate, and nourish into an  indoor bonsai tree.    At first, I pot the new tree and water the soil with some root growth hormone to help get the root system  established. I usually leave them out on my potting table in the shade to let them get used to their new  environment. After they seem to have gotten over the shock of transplanting, I bring them in to a shelf on a window  sill to get their sunlight and monitor their progress. I make sure all of my indoor bonsai trees are watered and  fertilized regularly to keep them healthy. Especially when the central heating or air conditioning is in use. Positively Truman