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Small Bathroom Solutions (Bay News 9's Mrs. Fixit)

2010-03-11T13:39:00.000-08:00

TIP 1 - Install a ledge shelf. They take up almost no room but will hold jars of cotton balls and swabs. It can also hold lotions, hand towels or some toilet tissue.TIP 2 - If you don't have the wall space try some box shelves. They'll take up less space but you can use the inside and the top of each box for storage.TIP 3 - You could also store a couple of rolls toilet tissue on a standing

Window Washing Tips (from BayNews 9's Mrs. Fixit)

2010-03-11T13:35:00.001-08:00

TIP 1- Grab a clean sponge with nice squared off corners. Those corners are the key to getting the windows cleaner and streak free.TIP 2 - Dip your sponge in some rubbing alcohol or a 50-50 white vinegar and water mixture and wring it out well.TIP 3 - Push the corner of the sponge into the corner of your window and pull the sponge across the top of the window. Then repeat working down each side

Window Washing Tips (from BayNews 9's Mrs. Fixit)

2010-03-11T13:21:00.000-08:00

A Place for Mom

2010-01-22T11:55:00.001-08:00

If you are considering senior housing options, A Place for Mom is a nationwide referral service. "Our Advisors can help you save hours of time and stress by narrowing your choices to locations that meet your specific needs. An advisor helps families evaluate issues such as care requirements, finances and amenity preferences. They can answer your questions and teach you about your options,

Eye glasses on the cheap

2010-01-20T10:57:00.001-08:00

You can submit your prescription and choose your frames online and have your specs sent to you safely in the mail at a fraction of the cost of buying through a local store. Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUUfoLBCmkw [category health]

For all car buffs

2010-01-08T18:24:00.001-08:00

This is fun! A website featuring the original factory brochures for nearly every American car you have ever owned. Pick the manufacturer, the year and the model. Enjoy! http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html Note that Corvettes are in their own section, not under Chevrolet…. –courtesy Bob Capellini

Are you drinking safe water?

2010-01-05T08:46:00.001-08:00

Want to find out if your tap water is safe to drink? Check it out at the EWG National Drinking Water Database. They compile data from most water suppliers and show what contaminants have been detected by mandated tests in your area. They recommend filtered tap water rather than bottled water; read their Tips for Safe Water and their FAQs for some eye-openers.—Kim Komando [category health]

Lengthen Computer Life

2009-12-27T19:50:00.000-08:00

Here are some common sense ways to keep that computer around as long as possible:Feed your computer a healthy diet of dependable electricity; i.e., an uninterruptable power supply or UPS. This is basically a large battery that can provide power when the lights go out. Moreover, during everyday operation the UPS furnishes filtered electricity without nasty voltage drops and spikes. Those big

Discover Your Personalty Type

2009-12-27T18:50:00.000-08:00

Use the Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II (KTS®-II) to discover your personality type. The KTS-II is the most widely used personality instrument in the world. This powerful 70 question personality instrument could help you to: - Improve your relationships by better understanding yourself, your friends, and family. - Find your best career fit, or how to make your current career more satisfying To

US Statistical Abstract

2009-12-20T12:37:00.000-08:00

This 2010 abstract quantifies life in the United States during the last five years. More adults play video games than take education classes. One in ten male students said they carried a weapon to school in the previous month. One in three births is to an unmarried woman. Look up or just browse through some 1400 tables in the Abstract here. New York Times [category reference]

Free Security Alarm System

2009-11-07T11:04:00.001-08:00

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.—Bob Gareau

Debit card fee

2009-10-31T15:01:00.001-07:00

Some debit cards charge a service fee every time you select “debit” at the register and enter a PIN. Look for cards without this charge, or choose the “credit” option and sign for your purchases instead.—State Farm [category shopping]

Jacob is number 1 again!

2009-10-29T10:15:00.001-07:00

The most popular baby’s names for 2008 were Jacob (for the tenth year in a row) and Emma, according to the Social Security people. To see the other names in the top ten lists, visit http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/ where you can also investigate any name’s popularity all the way back to 1879. Don’t miss the video on the right from the king of rock and roll, it’s a hoot. Ain’t your government

Traditional Medicine: Any Questions?

2009-10-28T11:39:00.001-07:00

WebMD is a convenient location for medical information of all kinds. In particular the Drugs and Medications A-Z pages lets you search for a drug or a medical condition by name. The drug pages include warnings, side effects, precautions, interactions and overdose information. There is also a Pill Identifier that lets you identify a pill, tablet or capsule by shape, color etc.—David Henry [

How To Improve Your Memory

2009-10-26T18:31:00.000-07:00

1. Pay attention. You can’t remember something if you never learned it, and you can’t learn something — that is, encode it into your brain — if you don’t pay enough attention to it. It takes about eight seconds of intent focus to process a piece of information through your hippocampus and into the appropriate memory center. So, no multitasking when you need to concentrate! If you distract easily,

Cold vs. swine flu symptoms

2009-10-21T12:54:00.001-07:00

Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the swine flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. Coughing: A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes

Is it Swine Flu? Maybe.

2009-10-10T08:47:00.001-07:00

Not feeling so good? Think you might have the ‘flu? Could it be the H1N1 virus? Maybe you should visit the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Response Center where by answering a few questions you can make up your mind if you need to go to your doctor. This is not medical advice, it merely helps you decide what’s going on.—Kim Komando [category health] David. www.davidslinks.org

Elert: Grandparent Scam, September 28, 2009

2009-10-05T18:24:00.000-07:00

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit Elert: Grandparent Scam September 28, 2009 Senior citizens need to be aware of a telephone fraud now known as the “Grandparent Scam” or “Emergency Scam” that is used by criminals to scam unsuspecting seniors out of money. Usually, the caller pretends to be a grandchild in need of emergency money. The ruse often includes a caller who says

Your Life Expectancy

2009-09-26T16:43:00.000-07:00

How much longer do you expect to live? Take a 34-question quiz and find out your life expectancy—with no guarantees of course. It’s sobering to watch the figure going up or down depending on your answers. Cappy says he is using his results to calculate when he dies penniless.—Bob Capellini [category seniors]

Natural Household Cleaning Products

2009-09-11T09:32:00.000-07:00

Cleaning your house shouldn’t compromise your health. Here are some down-to-earth, nontoxic suggestions for cleaning your home naturally with basic household ingredients, for a clean, safe home that doesn’t expose your family and guests to toxic chemicals. • Baking soda: An all-purpose cleaner; especially effective on glass coffee pots and glassware; removes red-wine stains from carpeting. A

The Many Uses for Vinegar

2009-09-10T13:48:00.000-07:00

There are many common uses of vinegar around the house and here are a few examples:Clean your computer - Clean your computer, printer, fax machine, and other office gear with vinegar and water. Turn off all the components and mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a bucket. Wet a cloth in the solution and ring it out. Make sure that the cloth is not dripping wet, as you do not want water to fall

Sharpen your paper shredder

2009-09-10T12:48:00.001-07:00

When your paper shredder needs sharpening, fold a piece of kitchen aluminum the size of a regular 8 1/2 X 11"sheet of paper and run it through the shredder. Repeat once again and your shredder will work like new!

Suitcases: Keep your suitase smelling fresh in storage

2009-09-10T12:36:00.000-07:00

Suitcases spend most of their life in storage so it is not surprising that they can become musty or just have a stale odor. So after a trip or using your suitcases, be sure to put a bar of soap into your empty suitcase to keep it smelling fresh!

Opting out

2009-09-08T19:47:00.001-07:00

If you would prefer not to receive unwanted mail, telephone calls, credit card solicitations and the like, the World Privacy Forum has developed a top ten list of methods of “opting-out”. This website has the all the information you’ll need to opt out of these annoyances. [category reference]

Census 2010

2009-09-08T08:04:00.000-07:00

The Census Bureau is gearing up for next year’s 2010 Census, and workers will be contacting every household to gather information. The Better Business Bureau advises that you should be aware of possible identity theft, and has some practical advice on how to handle visitors claiming to be census workers. [category government]

Bank failures

2009-09-04T09:28:00.001-07:00

Numerous banks are failing these days, with eleven in Florida since 2000 six of which failed so far in 2009. See the details at the FDIC site.—David Henry

Where is that person?

2009-09-03T17:36:00.000-07:00

Tracking someone down is easier than ever at the Infospace site. Start with the name and city and normally you’ll soon come up with the person’s street address and phone number. Or enter a street address and it gives you the name and phone number; if you leave out the number on the street, it will list all the people on that street. Another cool feature lets you enter a phone number and view

Keep flies away

2009-08-24T13:01:00.000-07:00

We went with some out of town friends to Sweety Pies on Sunday for breakfast, and we sat in the enclosed patio section beside the house. We happened to notice a couple of zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained 4 pennies, and they were zipped shut. Naturally we were curious! Ms Sweety told us that these baggies kept the flies away!

End of Life Health Care Decisions

2009-08-23T19:04:00.001-07:00

To help people make sound health care decisions and get the care they would want for themselves or their family members as life draws to a close, the National Institute on Aging has produced a comprehensive 68-page booklet, “End-of-Life: Helping With Comfort and Care.” Individual free copies can be obtained through the institute’s Web site, www.nia.nih.gov, or by calling 800-222-2225.—St

Drivers can get ahead of fee curve

2009-08-18T11:54:00.000-07:00

Drivers beware: fees for licenses and vehicle registrations will increase dramatically September 1, 2009, but you may be able to save money by acting now.Driver's LicensesStarting Sept. 1, costs of regular Class-E driver's licenses are rising as much 140 percent:• New license: increase from $27 to $48• License renewal: from $20 to $48• Delinquent renewal: from $1 to $15• License replacement: from

Hand made gifts

2009-08-07T09:54:00.001-07:00

If you want a really different one-of-a-kind item for that birthday or special occasion, try visiting www.etsy.com which is "Your place to buy and sell all things hand made. The Etsy community spans the globe with buyers and sellers coming from more than 150 countries. Etsy sellers number in the hundreds of thousands." The searchable categories range from Accessories and Art to Weddings and

Dieting

2009-08-05T12:36:00.001-07:00

Are you into a diet? Or have you given up on it? Or perhaps you are considering starting a diet? In any case, it's worth a visit to the Diet page of the National Library of Medicine, where your government offers all you need to know on the subject. The NLM also covers hundreds of other health topics, plus trusted information on drugs and supplements.--Kim Komando [category Health]

CARDIAC SMARTS

2009-07-30T09:48:00.001-07:00

If you think you are having a heart attack—with pain in the chest, chin, or left arm and perhaps nausea and sweating—don’t start that forced coughing trick, it could kill you. Instead dial 911, sit up (don’t lie down), chew and swallow an aspirin, call someone nearby and say “heart attack.” –Nancy Sjoberg / Snopes [category health]

CARS discount

2009-07-27T14:12:00.001-07:00

Still running that old clunker that gets 18 or less mpg? If you are in the market for a new car, there may be a nice subsidy available from the government under the CARS program (Car Allowance Rebate System). As you might expect there are a few conditions you need to check out, but if you satisfy them you should be able to get a $3500 or $4500 discount on your new or leased car. Don’t delay,

More and more coupons

2009-07-25T10:03:00.001-07:00

If you are a habitual coupon-clipper you might also want to visit the Valpak website. Here you can input a zip code and view multiple printable coupons, over 200 in my case. They are not just for groceries, but cover all sorts of businesses from restaurants to beauty salons to remodeling services.—Kim Komando [category shopping]

Cell phone traffic deaths

2009-07-23T12:23:00.001-07:00

“A 2003 Harvard study estimated that cell-phone distractions caused 2,600 traffic deaths every year and 330,000 accidents that result in moderate or severe injuries. Other studies say drivers using phones are four times as likely to cause a crash, and the likelihood that they will crash is equal to that of someone with a .08 percent blood-alcohol level, the point generally considered to be

Savings Bonds

2009-07-21T09:48:00.001-07:00

Did you know there are billions of dollars worth of savings bonds that have stopped earning interest but haven’t been cashed? I wonder how many of us have matured bonds lying around in a bottom drawer somewhere. The government won’t notify you when a bond is about to mature, so you can check your situation at Treasury Hunt and find out.--tbt* [category seniors]

Bounce This Along!

2009-07-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

The US Postal service sent out a message to all letter carriers to put a sheet of Bounce in their uniform pockets to keep yellow-jackets away.Use them all the time when playing baseball and soccer. I use it when I am working outside. It really works. The insects just veer around you. All this time you've just been putting Bounce in the dryer!1. It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet

Free Museum Admissions

2009-07-10T14:09:00.001-07:00

If you are a Bank of America customer you may have an ATM, credit or debit card from them. That will give you free admission on the first full weekend in each month to many museums nationwide, including the Fine Arts Museum and the Florida Holocaust Museum in St Petersburg. Check the details at Museums on Us. (AARP) [category Arts]

Airport Parking

2009-07-06T09:45:00.001-07:00

www.AboutAirportParking.com lists parking rates and amenities at over 400 parking lots at most airports. Handy maps show a lot's proximity to the airport. You can even reserve your parking space. So, you never have to worry about full parking lots. As a bonus, you can even get discounts by reserving your space online. (Kim Komando)

How To Improve Your Credit Score

2009-07-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

Pay your bills on timeOnce you’ve reviewed your credit report and ensured that the information is correct, the next step is to make sure you pay every one of your bills on time. Paying your bills on time is the most important thing you can do to build good credit. Even if you can only afford to pay the minimum, make sure you send the payment in on time. Creditors want to see a history of on-time

Help desk calls

2009-06-28T18:36:00.001-07:00

If you are on a service call and can’t understand what the foreign speaker is saying, tell them “I want to speak to a representative in America”. The law requires them to comply. This will improve the service call experience and helps to save American jobs. (SNUG OK)

C-Nile Virus

2009-06-25T09:43:00.001-07:00

From Maxine,I thought you would want to know about this e-mail virus. Even the most advanced programs from Norton or McAfee cannot take care of this one. It appears to affect those who were born prior to 1960. Symptoms:1. Causes you to send the same e-mail twice. done that!2. Causes you to send a blank e-mail! well crap!3. Causes you to send e-mail to the wrong person

Coffee Filters

2009-06-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

Consider purchasing 1,000 coffee filters at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing. They are very useful for household tasks including:1. Coffee filters make excellent covers for bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave.2. Use them to clean windows and mirrors. They are lint-free so they will leave glass sparkling.3. Protect your china by placing a coffee filter between each dish.4. Line a plant

Plain talk

2009-06-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

Does all that technical computer talk leave you glassy eyed and ready to quit your PC? Fear not, http://asknerd.net has come to the rescue, where your dumb question is answered in non-technical language. Just beware its search engine is not so smart so just give it one keyword to search for, like firewall or password. (Kim Komando)

"Tagged" Scam

2009-06-09T10:08:00.001-07:00

If you receive an email apparently from a friend, complete with their photo, and it’s from Tagged Inc, be aware that it has probably been sent unbeknownst to your friend. Don’t click either the YES and NO buttons—they both lead to the Tagged commercial site; simply cancel the window instead. Facebook has played the same game, and there may be others. – David.

Heart attack symptom

2009-05-28T06:05:00.001-07:00

A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Intense pain in the jaw line is also a symptom. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw

Recipezaar - Recipe index with thousands of free recipes

2009-05-15T12:30:00.001-07:00

Click here: Recipezaar - Recipe index with thousands of free recipes The Recipezaar has thousands of recipes in all categories. The nice thing is that you can print off the recipe with the nutritional facts, and check for those recipes with the most reviews. Reading the reviews is sometimes very helpful. Jim and I both use this link to find new recipes to try.—Jo Ann Sanderson

The 90# phone scam

2009-04-19T12:28:00.001-07:00

“I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus) who was conducting a test on the telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine(9), zero(0), the pound sign (#), and then hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing

All About Food Labels

2009-03-27T12:16:00.001-07:00

Myth: "Food labels are the key to making good choices about food." You don't know all about food labels just from reading them. These are things you should know about labeling that the average consumer doesn't: 1. No regulations exist for the term "natural," so you could technically buy something labeled "natural" made entirely from refined sugar, salt, and lard! 2. "Low

Cheap dining

2009-03-03T12:54:00.000-08:00

There a website I’ve been using for several months and it’s turned out to be a really great deal. Creative Loafing offers $50 dining coupons for $25. We have used them for Bella’s, Catch 121, La Fogata, Viscaya, Ceviche, etc. You can try all sorts of new places and save some money doing so. They’re wonderful and also cover any alcohol in the tab. There are “eats” $50 coupons for $25, and “bites”

Arm Chair Vacation

2009-02-23T16:46:00.001-08:00

“Really nice for remembering where you have been! What did your town look like according to Penny Postcards? Check out your old stomping grounds during the times of the penny postcard. Click on the state and then on the county to see old penny postcards from that area...pretty neat.” (Jenny Lind Olin)

Five OLLI Riddles

2009-02-16T09:27:00.001-08:00

1. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?2. A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out

Hospital-Acquired Infections

2009-02-12T08:44:00.001-08:00

The Risk: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 99,000 patients a year die from hospital-borne infections. Germs are everywhere: on surfaces, doorknobs—even your doctor’s necktie.What You Can Do: · Ask anyone who examines you to wash his hands. · Ask your doctor or nurse to clean her stethoscope before it comes in contact with your

How Web Searches Can Destroy Your Privacy

2009-02-08T12:24:00.001-08:00

When you search for information online, you’re not the only one who learns something. Microsoft retains data identifying your search—including the words and sites you searched for, and the time and date—for 18 months. Google keeps this data for nine months. In response to pressure from privacy advocates, Yahoo! recently dropped its data-retention time to 90 days. Because searches can be

A safety tip:

2009-01-31T08:22:00.001-08:00

Put your car remote by your bedside. If you hear someone trying to get in your home, press the panic button on your car alarm. It should scare them off. It would also be useful for something such as a heart attack. If you carry it on an icy morning when you go out to get the newspaper and fall down, you can set it off for help. Doris said when you press it in a parking lot looking for your car

Advice from Snopes.com

2009-01-23T08:22:00.000-08:00

1) Any time you see an E -Mail that says forward this on to '10' of your friends, or sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck, good luck, or whatever, it almost always has an E-Mail tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and E-Mails of those folks you forward to. The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able to get lists of 'active'

What a deal

2009-01-20T14:06:00.001-08:00

Did you see where each driver in the state of Florida was awarded a $1 settlement because the State Dept of Motor Vehicles was selling your personal information from your driver’s license to a third party? The lawyers for the class action suit got $2.3M and each driver got $1 off their next driver’s license application fee.... some justice huh? -- Jay Hall

Passport cards

2009-01-13T12:07:00.001-08:00

Nearly 740,000 Americans have ordered passport cards, a new document being offered by the State Department to speed border crossings by U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Beginning in June 2009, travelers will be required to present documents proving both citizenship and identity when entering the United States through a land or sea border. For Americans who drive to

More household tips

2009-01-12T20:58:00.001-08:00

Unseal an envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...) Store appliance cords: Use an empty toilet paper roll. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to. To remove old wax from a glass candle holder: Put it in the freezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and

Dangerous virus

2009-01-08T18:15:00.001-08:00

“THERE IS AN EMAIL WITH SUBJECT LINE OBAMA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH FLOATING AROUND WITH A TROJAN HORSE ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OPEN FOR ANY REASON!!! DELETE IMMEDIATELY. THE TROJAN STEALS ALL PASSWORDS AND USER IDS!!!“ – SNUG OK. Ed: The Subject line has many variations, directly or indirectly connected with Obama.

Diabetes: We Need Your Help

2009-01-06T13:12:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends, Please join me, our close friend, Victor Crist, and the University of South Florida in raising awareness and generating grassroots support for USF’s outstanding research in diabetes and autoimmune disorders and for the advancement of needed integrated clinical care. Currently, there are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of our overall population,

Digital Photo Frames Warning

2009-01-03T08:07:00.001-08:00

Digital photo frames were one of the best-selling consumer electronics products this 2008 holiday season, but some of them carried a nasty surprise -- malicious software code that tried to hop onto personal computers when the frames were plugged in. These popular devices are now so powerful that they've become computers in themselves, although people who buy them don't always realize that. And

Computer Terminology for the rest of us

2008-12-24T10:11:00.001-08:00

486 - The average IQ needed to understand a PC. State-of-the-art - Any computer you can't afford. Obsolete - Any computer you own. Microsecond - The time it takes for your state-of-the-art computer to become obsolete. G3 - Apple's new Macs that make you say "Gee, three times faster than the computer I bought for the same price a Microsecond ago." Syntax Error - Walking into a computer

US shuts down 'scareware' sellers

2008-12-14T14:49:00.001-08:00

BBC Report: US shuts down 'scareware' sellers The companies behind the fake security software won customers via adverts on many popular websites. Anyone clicking on an advert was taken to the web pages run by the fake security firms which then ran a "scan" looking for security problems. Every scan found a host of security problems and urged visitors to buy software to fix them. Typically the

"Can't focus? Try Tai Chi"

2008-11-29T16:37:00.001-08:00

Here’s a workout for your body and mind: A study in the journal Sleep found that people who did six months of a slow-motion version of Tai Chi called Chih – a meditative sequence of 19 movements – felt less tired during the day and could concentrate more, compared with people who received only health education over the same period. It’s unclear whether the benefits stemmed most from mental or

Recycle that PC!

2008-11-21T09:35:00.001-08:00

At last, it looks like we may now have a generic recycling service, at least for computers, LCDs and cell phones with plans in the works for other consumer electronic products. Sign up at Recycle It America and you can print out a prepaid shipping label to return the product securely. (Yahoo!)

Advice from Snopes about forwarding some emails

2008-11-21T09:06:00.001-08:00

Any time you see an E-Mail that says forward this on to '10' of your friends, or sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck, good luck, or whatever, it almost always has an E-Mail tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and E-Mails of those folks you forward to. The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able to get lists of 'active' E-Mails

Free 411 services

2008-11-12T13:17:00.001-08:00

Maybe you know about 1-800-free411, that looks up a phone number for you – after a brief advertisement. It’s a number worth putting in your cell phone, or your home phone speed dial and is great when you are on the road. Now Google has gone one better with a similar service, but free – at 1-800-goog411. How do they do it? (Donna Gilbert)

PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE YOUR BED AT NIGHT

2008-10-31T14:41:00.001-07:00

Warning-Pancake/Cake Mix/Bisquick

2008-10-14T19:21:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone, A student at HBHS had pancakes this week and it almost became fatal. His Mom (registered nurse) made him pancakes, dropped him off at School and headed to play tennis. She never takes her cell phone on the court but did this time and her son called to say he was having trouble breathing. She told him to go to the nurse immediately and proceeded to call school and alert the nurse. The

Peel a hard boiled egg -- the easy way

2008-09-28T11:53:00.000-07:00

Instructions:Cover the eggs with water and boil on low for about 12 minutes Cool the eggs by placing them in cold water with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and ice. The baking soda raises the pH level and reduces adherence. If you choose not to use baking soda, be sure to move the eggs into cold water with plenty of ice immediately after boilingCrack the top of the egg and remove a small piece Crack

PLU Codes

2008-09-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

The PLU codes on fruit and vegetables contain four numbers (i.e. 4859). If it's organic there are 5 numbers starting with a 9 (i.e. 94859). But, if you see 5 numbers starting with an 8, (i.e. 84859) that means the fruit/vegetable is GMO, a genetically modified organism.There has been an active consumer movement directed at boycotting GMO ingredients. Most people don't know this, and it isn't

Kitchen Oil Fire

2008-09-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

This is a very short video (30 seconds) but it could be extremely important. If you watch it once you will remember just what to do. In very dramatic images, it shows how to deal with a common kitchen fire ... Oil in a frying pan. Please read the following and then watch the clip at Kitchen oil fire The wet towel procedure was completely new to me. I will remember it after seeing this. Tell your

Low cost drugs

2008-09-07T13:23:00.000-07:00

The Internet has made it clear that the traditional retail markup for pharmaceuticals is enormous. Those of us who spend more than we would like on prescription drugs might want to look into recently introduced low cost programs for generics at Walmart, Costco, Target, Publix etc. -- Leon Izmirlian & Ara Rogers

A NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKING

2008-09-07T13:16:00.000-07:00

You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into Reverse. When you look in the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and get out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you

Emergency: ICE for cell phones

2008-09-07T12:57:00.000-07:00

We carry our mobile phone with dozens of names / numbers stored in its memory but yet nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our near and dear ones. In case we are involved in an accident or have a heart attack, the people attending us get hold of our mobile phone but don't know which number to call to inform our family members. Yes, there are many numbers stored but

How to get more spam

2008-09-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

Any time you see an E-Mail that says forward this on to "10" of your friends, sign this petition or you'll get bad luck, or whatever, it has either an E-Mail tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and E-Mails of those folks you forward to, or the host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able to get lists of "active" E-Mails to use in SPAM E-Mails, or sell to

Free "Information" calls

2008-09-06T15:35:00.000-07:00

Phone companies charge you $1.00 (or more) for 411 "information" calls. If you need to use an information service, simply dial 1-800-FREE-411 or 1-800-373-3411 without incurring any charges! Just speak to the computer that answers and give the state and city plus the name of the person you are seeking and get your free answer.This also works for yellow pages look-up except you may have to listen

NO NURSING HOME FOR US

2008-09-06T15:26:00.000-07:00

About two years ago my wife and I were on a cruise through the western Mediterranean aboard a Princess liner. At dinner we noticed an elderly lady sitting alone along the rail of the grand stairway in the main dining room. I noticed that all the staff, ship officers, waiters, busboys,etc. all seemed very familiar with this lady. I asked our waiter who the lady was, expecting to be told she owned

STR test for STRoke (revised)

2008-08-23T13:32:00.000-07:00

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.Now doctors say bystanders can recognize a stroke by asking three* simple questions: Ask the individual to Smile. Ask them to Talk (speak a simple sentence.) Ask him or her

LICENSE PLATE SCAM

2008-08-23T13:31:00.000-07:00

A woman said her son found his license plate missing so he called the police to file a report. They told him people were stealing the plates to get free gas. Given the rise in gas prices, people have taken to stealing license plates, putting them on their car, then getting gas and running. The gas station will have "your" license plate # and you could be in trouble for "pump and run." Check your

PLU codes on produce

2008-08-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

The PLU codes on fruit and vegetables contain four numbers (i.e. 4859). If it's organic there are 5 numbers starting with a 9 (i.e. 94859). But, if you see 5 numbers starting with an 8, (i.e. 84859) that means the fruit/vegetable is GMO, a genetically modified organism. Most people don't know this, and it isn't entirely unreasonable to conclude that the food industry would like to keep it that

Kitchen oil fire

2008-08-23T13:26:00.000-07:00

This is a very short video (30 seconds) but could be extremely important. If you watch it once you will remember just what to do. In very dramatic images, it shows how to deal with a common kitchen fire ... Oil in a frying pan. Please read the following and then watch the clip at Kitchen oil fire The wet towel procedure was completely new to me. I will remember it after seeing this. Tell your

ROAD TRIP

2008-08-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant, and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the table, and she didn't miss them until they had been driving about forty minutes. By then, to add to the aggravation, they had to travel quite a distance before they

SPECIAL POEM FOR OLDER FOLKS

2008-08-23T13:22:00.000-07:00

A row of bottles on my shelf Caused me to analyze myself. One yellow pill I have to pop Goes to my heart so it won't stop. A little white one that I take Goes to my hands so they won't shake. The blue ones that I use a lot Tell me I'm happy when I'm not. The purple pill goes to my brain And tells me that I have no pain. The capsules tell me not to wheeze Or cough or choke or even sneeze. The red

CAR JACKING

2008-08-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

TASTY NUT DOUBLOONS

2008-08-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

by Rose Terenzi2 cups of whole almonds4 oz of unsalted butter (1 stick)1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup dark brown sugar3 large eggs1 tsp pure almond extract1 tsp vanilla2 cups all purpose flour1 tsp double acting baking powder1/4 tsp salt1 tsp cinnamon1 1/4 tsp of pure ground black pepperPreheat oven to 350F. Grease cookie sheets. Process almonds to medium grind. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar,

ICE for your cell phones

2008-08-23T13:15:00.000-07:00

We all carry our mobile phones with dozens of names/ numbers stored in its memory but yet nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our near and dear ones. In case we are involved in an accident or had a heart attack, the people attending us get hold of our mobile phone but don't know which number to call to inform our family members. Yes, there are many numbers stored

WHAT TEACHERS MAKE

2008-08-23T13:12:00.000-07:00

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education.He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers:"Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach."To stress his point he said to another guest; "

LIVING WILL INFORMATION

2008-08-23T13:11:00.000-07:00

While I was watching some College Football, my wife and I got into a conversation about life and death, and the need for living wills. During the course of the conversation I told her that I never wanted to exist in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and taking fluids from a bottle. She got up, unplugged the TV, and threw out all my beer. - Paul Arrowood

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

2008-08-23T13:07:00.000-07:00

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.If you did, what would there be to look forward to?Be thankful when you don't know something,for it gives you the opportunity to learn.Be thankful for the difficult times.During those times you grow.Be thankful for your limitations,because they give you opportunities for improvement.Be thankful for each new challenge,because it will

CONTROL YOUR BODY

2008-08-23T13:01:00.000-07:00

This is so funny that it will boggle your mind. And you will keep trying it at least 50 more times to see if you can outsmart your foot 1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles with it.2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction!!!I told you so... And there is nothing you can do

STRANGERS IN THE BOX

2008-08-23T13:00:00.000-07:00

Come, look with me inside this drawer In this box I've often seen At the pictures, black and white Faces proud, still, serene I wish I knew the people, These strangers in the box, Their names and all their memories Are lost among my socks. I wonder what their lives were like, How did they spend their days? What about their special times? I'll never know their ways. If only someone had taken time

A LITTLE MIXED UP

2008-08-23T12:55:00.000-07:00

COLDS & FLU

2008-08-23T12:48:00.000-07:00

When any of us suffer from colds and flu,There are several things that we can do.We can sniffle and snort and blow our nose,And bundle us up in warmer clothes. Or we can take some stuff to un-stuff our head,Drink lemon honey tea and stay in bed,Suck on a lozenge to clear our throat,Knowing others are in the very same boat. The best way to handle the common cold,At least this is what I have been

NO NURSING HOME FOR US

2008-08-23T12:41:00.001-07:00

Hugging

2008-08-23T12:41:00.000-07:00

Hugging is healthy: It helps the body's immune system, it keeps you healthier, it cures depression, it reduces stress, it induces sleep, It's invigorating, it's rejuvenating, it has no unpleasant side-effects, and hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug. Hugging is all natural: It is organic, naturally sweet, no pesticides, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, and 100 percent

GENOVESE PESTO SAUCE

2008-08-23T12:19:00.000-07:00

2 cloves garlic, crushed2 cups, packed, coarsely chopped basil leavesCoarse salt1/4 tablespoon pine nuts3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1/2 to 1/3 cup olive oil In a food processor, pound the garlic, basil, pinch salt, pine nuts and cheeses into a paste. Gradually blend in olive oil; adjust seasoning. If too thick loosen with some of the water from the boiled pasta. Mix and enjoy. - Rose Terenzi