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Desserts &
Treats
Read
these recipes and your mouth will water,
Prepare
them and you will enjoy a gastronomical experience More..
SHORT CAKE WITH BERRIES
Ingredients:
1 pint strawberries,
cut in half
1 pint blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/3 cups biscuit baking mix
3 tbs. sugar
3/4 cup half and half
Vanilla ice cream, slightly softened.
Preparation
Mix strawberries, blueberries and 1/4 cup of sugar; cover and
refrigerate.
Stir baking mix, 3 tbs. sugar and 2/3 cup half-and-half, until a soft
dough forms.
Gently smooth dough into a ball on a four covered rolling board. Knead
8-10 times. Roll dough about an inch thick. Cut with floured 4-inch
star shaped cutter or sharp knife (about 8 servings); place on a ungreased baking sheet. Brush
tops with remaining half-and-half. Bake until light brown, about 10
minutes.
Split shortcakes. Mound ice cream on bottom halves. Spoon Half of the
berry mix onto ice cream. Top with remaining shortcake halves and berry
mixture. More...
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Precautionary Tip: Do
you know where the main water shut off valve is at for your home or
apartment?
IF NOT, LOCATE IT AND
REMEMBER IT!
It could save you a lot of grief.
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KITCHEN IDEAS
A well-equipped, beautifully
dressed kitchen provides both a sense of well-being and a favorite
place in the home.
The
kitchen is the second most costly room, per square foot, in your home,
after bathrooms, and is worth a significant investment, but there are
ways to cut costs, bringing your purse and your dreams together with a
plan that is agreeable to both!
 Re-evaluate each cost estimate.
Be sure there is nothing you have overlooked.
Consider what items you might
be willing to negotiate compromise or eliminate.
FYI
- Dishwashers - 24" wide
(for installation in a cabinet, raising the height, allow 27")
- Free-standing and drop-in ranges - 3 -" wide
- Cook Tops - 30", 36"
wide. (Some modular units available in 42" and 48" wide)
- Wall Ovens - 27", 30",
36" wide. (typically)
- Refrigerators -
free-standing models, 30 - 36" wide. (Built-in models, up to 48" wide)
- Trash Compactors - 15" and
18" wide (you need a 110V electrical outlet)
- Microwave Ovens - come in
various sizes
- Your wall cabinets are 18"
above your kitchen countertop.
- Your kitchen upper wall
cabinets are typically 30" in height
- The height to the top of your
kitchen counter is typically 36"
- Lower kitchen cabinets come in
widths ranging from 9" to 72".
- When ordering custom cabinets,
seriously consider having laminate installed on the shelving.
- In new kitchen construction
have your heating and A/C ducts installed in the kick base of cabinets.
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Cut Flower Tip: Make
greenery last longer, cut fresh greenery in the early morning or
evening while it is moist and immediately submerge greenery in water
after cutting. If
you are not using greens (fresh picked or bought) immediately, smash
the end of each branch with a hammer and return to water until needed:
this keeps the veins open to absorb water.
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DO
YOU HAVE AN FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN PREPARED?
Your Family
Disaster Plan
- Meet
with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster.
Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather, and earthquakes to
children. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.
- Discuss the types
of disasters that are most likely to happen. Explain what to do in each
case.
- Pick two places
to meet:
- Right outside
your home in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire.
- Outside your
neighborhood in case you can't return home. Everyone must know the
address and phone number.
- Ask
an out-of-state friend to be your "family contact." After a disaster,
it's often easier to call long distance. Other family members should
call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone must know your
contact's phone number.
- Discuss what to
do in an evacuation. Plan how to take care of your pets.
Family Checklist
- Post emergency
telephone numbers by phones (fire, police, ambulance, etc.).
- Teach children
how and when to call 9-1-1 or your local Emergency Medical Services
number for emergency help.
- Show each family
member how and when to turn off the utilities (water, gas, and
electricity) at the main switches.
- Check if you have
adequate insurance coverage. More.....
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Lowe’s for all of your home improvement needs. Stop by your local
Lowe’s to pick up gardening supplies, check out new appliances and
paint colors or try out new patio furniture. We’re here to help!"
https://www.lowe's.com/
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ROOF
MAINTENANCE
When it comes to the roof of your home, the rule of thumb is to "walk
on its surface as little as possible"
The
use of a pressure washing on a shingle roof, "can ruin your roofing".
Any pressure over 300 Psi can lift your roofing and thereby destroy it.
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- Use caution in
the kitchen to avoid burns and cuts.
- Maintain smoke
alarms in key areas on every floor
- Use no-slip
mats and grab bars in tubs and in showers
- Remove clutter
form traffic areas
- Secure loose
rugs to the floor with carpet tape or non-skid padding
- Place fire
extinguishers in your kitchen and other key areas (including the garage)
- Is your
house numbers clearly visible from the street in case of emergency? if
not, do so
- Keep a
first-aid kit handy for initial care when injuries occur
- Do you have
adequate lighting in your home, to include staircases?
- Mount
lights with sensors outdoors around the perimeter of your home, is
discourages intruders, as well as provides you light when walking in or
out
- Keep a
disaster kit with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight and other
items for emergency situations. More.....
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Shriners
Hospitals for Children has a mission to:
- Provide
the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal
conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a
compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.
- Provide
for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct
research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care
and quality of life of children and families.
This
mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or
sect, disability, national origin, or ability of a patient or family to
pay.
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Heartworms
are very real, "they can make
your pets cough", and they can
kill your pet.
Dogs
and Cats
are at an increased risk of contracting heartworm in the summer.
Heartworms are passed by mosquitoes Every time a mosquito bites your
dog or cat; it may pass tiny little worms into the blood of your pet.
These tiny baby worms travel in your pet's bloodstream all the way to
the heart. When the worms get to the pet’s heart, they settle in and
grow into adult worms, and start having families of their own. Once the
heart gets filled up with worms, it can no longer properly pump blood,
when the restriction becomes large enough due to more worms in the
pumping area, your pet will start feeling sick. many times, he will
have a cough because when the heart can't pump blood the right way,
liquids can get "backed-up" in the lungs. occasionally the heart gets
to overwhelmed with the worms, that they will move into the lung, which
will bring on coughing.
Should
your pets heart get to crowded with heartworms, sadly, there is not
much you can do. It is a must that pet owners begin a program
prescribed by your vet early on to prevent heartworms from the start!
It is something that is so easy to do, and it can save your pets life!
All you have to do is give your pet heartworm medicine once a month. It
is that easy. You just need to know about how much your pet weighs to
get them heartworm medicine. If your pet is older than six months
and has never had heartworm medicine, you should talk to your
veterinarian about heartworm testing and what you should do.
Taking
monthly heartworm medicine prevents most other kinds of worms that your
pet can get. Consequently, this will keep your pet feeling good, and
will keep them from carrying other kinds of worms that they can pass to
people and other animals.
This is one of the best ways to
show them how much you love them. More...........
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Provide fresh water. Leave
the water out so that your pet may drink whenever he or she likes. Do
not use metal dishes outside for your dog or cat’s food in the
winter. Their tongue could stick to the frozen metal. More....
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Directory
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Cat is sharing its home
with you and whether cats are completely domesticated is questionable.
A dog on the other hand is quite domesticated and thinks it is great to
live with you, in your home
(in particular, inside). Dog's smile with their tails, and occasionally
they appear to actually smile, ask any dog owner, he/she thinks theirs
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Tail Wagging
The Dog and Cat.
When a dog wag's its tail, it's telling all, (the bigger the dog, the
more danger to nearby items on the coffee table), that it is happy. A
cat's tail has various meanings, as its tail is an extension of its
feelings, as well as a warning of the cat’s intentions. Normally the
higher the tail, the better the mood. A happy cat will hold its tail
straight up, while in fear, it will tuck the tail between the legs,
just like a dog does.
A
broad swishing indicates annoyance, while twitches are a sign of
curiosity and excitement, as when it is ready to pounce on prey. For
example, the cat who decides it's had enough petting will signal by
swishing the tail in impatience. If you continue, a bat with the paw
generally follows. The batting is an act of aggression indicating your
cat's agitation. More.....
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Carry this poem with you in your purse
or wallet, and read it when Life's events
seem overwhelming, it
will definitely help. Please share it with others.
"Peace"
With eager heart and will on fire,
I fought to win my great desire.
"Peace shall be mine, " I said; but life
Grew bitter in the weary strife.
My soul
was tired, and my pride
Was wounded deep: to Heaven I cried,
"God grant me peace or I must die,"
The dumb stars glittered no reply.
Broken
at last, I bowed my head,
Forgetting all myself, and said,
"Whatever comes, His will be done,"
And in that moment peace was won.
Henry Van Dyke
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Only
provide treats for your pet that contain the best natural, human grade
(safe for humans) ingredients. Avoid treat that have sugar, salt,
chemicals, artificial preservatives or indigestible fillers.
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Some
Suggestions for your Cats treat:
Tuna
Treats :
Great tuna taste:
ingredients: Whole
wheat flour, tuna, cornmeal & parsley
Salmon Treats :
Cats love these salmon treats :
ingredients: Whole
wheat flour, salmon, parsley, eggs, water, sesame seeds & flax seeds
Catnip
Krunchies :
Just the right treat for the cats that like catnip:
ingredients: Whole
wheat flour, wheat germ, milk powder, eggs, water, catnip, vegetable
oil & molasses
Sardine Cookies :
Has all the favorites that cats love: ingredients: Whole
wheat flour, oat bran, beef liver, green beans, sardines, oatmeal, eggs
& garlic
Liver & Parsley Snack :
For the cats that love their meat: ingredients made
with whole wheat flour, beef liver, liver broth, vegetable oil &
parsley
More..
Some
Suggestions for your Dogs treats:
Bacon
Bites :
Dogs love the taste of bacon. ingredients: Whole
wheat flour, wheat germ, milk powder, cornmeal, bacon, eggs & bacon
fat.
Bowser
Biscuits (tarter
fighter): Filled with grit to help keep the tarter off their teeth:
ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Cracked Wheat, Beef Broth, Wheat Germ,
Milk Powder, Cornmeal, Honey, Canola Oil & Eggs.
Garden
Veggie Biscuits:
Great tasting vegetarian treat:
ingredients: Whole
wheat flour, veggie broth, spinach, carrots, garlic, eggs & canola
oil.
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Dog
Trivia:
Just a
few Facts!
A young
dog has only 28 milk teeth
Dogs
take between 10 and 30 breaths every minute
A dog's
heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute, compared with a human
heart which beats 70 to 80 times a minute
A dog's
temperature is between 100.2 and 102.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Dogs do
not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet.
Female
dog bites are twice as numerous as male dog bites
A dog’s
sight is better than that of a human in dim light
Dogs
have a visual range of 250 degrees compared to the human range of 180
degrees
A dog
can hear sounds 250 yards away that most people cannot hear beyond 25
yards
Dogs
have twice as many muscles for moving their ears as people. More..
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Personal stickers!
Make your own
personalized stickers!
It is very easy - you can use your own photos, favorite clip-art, or
make simply make up your own designs. Use any brand of sticker paper,
such as Avery. There are numerous colors available, white, gold,
silver, etc. Making your own custom stickers is easy! Simply set
up a page (the best method is to use a blank white sticker page for
your set-up, of whatever designs you want for your stickers, print them
out on your colored sticker paper, let the ink (ideally 20-30 minutes)
dry, and then cut apart, or peel as needed.. You peel away the back
cover and you can apply them to anything. It is very rare that the
ink will run, of so, a possible solution is to spray it with a
"Fixative spray". More....
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Tip: Put
about one cup of table salt in a large grocery paper bag. Put your silk
plant inside the paper bag, roll the top down a couple of times and
then shake the bag. The salt will remove the dust from the leaves of
the plants. Just shake (you might want to perform the removal of your
plant or fern from the bag, outside) the plant a little as you take it
out of the paper bag to make sure all the salt is off the silk plant. more....... |
Quick Tip
When traveling by air,
and you cannot take scissors
with you, use your
dental floss container to
cut your thread. more....
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Sewers
Thimble Tip:
If
your thimble is a little too large for your finger,
remove
the thimble, lick your finger and put the thimble back on...your thimble
will
not fly off your finger again. Also, keep a small magnet handy, to pick
up
fallen
needles. Do not keep near sewing maching, if it is a computer type, it
could ruin it.
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WISH BRACELET
Materials:
Hemp & Seed Beads,
Take three pieces of hemp long enough too fit around you wrist, but
leave a little room.
Braid about half of your wrist length. Then, while braiding, put beads
on every other string you pick up. You should only need about 3-7
beads.
Once the beads are on, braid the rest of the way down and tie a knot.
Before tying the bracelet on your wrist, make a wish!
Tie the bracelet on your wrist. Do NOT take it off. When it falls off
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2022 Seasons –
Dates and Times
...2022...
VERNAL EQUINOX.....(SPRING) MAR 20 2022
1133 AM EDT - 1533 UTC
SUMMER SOLSTICE....(SUMMER) JUN 21 2022
514 AM EDT - 0914 UTC
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX...(FALL) SEP 22 2022
904 PM EDT - 0104 UTC SEP 23
WINTER SOLSTICE....(WINTER) DEC 21 2022
448 PM EST - 2148 UTC
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VINEGAR TIP:
When boiling
or steaming cauliflower, beets or other vegetables,
add a teaspoon or two of white distilled vinegar to the water to help
them keep their color. This will also improve their taste, and reduce
gassy elements. This also works when cooking beans and bean dishes.
To add a
zesty new taste to fresh fruits such
as pears, cantaloupe, honeydew, or others, add a splash of rice or
balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately to prevent the fruit from becoming
mushy.
from
cracking when boiling add
a tablespoon or two of white distilled vinegar to water. More..... |
Cookware
& Bakeware suited for your Cooking task:
Cooking is
more than recipes, ingredients and the talent of the cook, the quality
and type cookware plays a significant role. The overall success of a
dish, including the speed and thoroughness with which it is cooked can
depend to a great extent on the choice of cookware.
Aluminum,
Cast Iron, Conclusions, Enamel, Copper, Stainless Steel. More......
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A healthy
challenge:
- snacking on raw vegetables
instead of potato chips
- adding fruit to your cereal
at breakfast
- using the salad bar when you
go out for lunch or to the grocery store
- loading up on juice instead
of a usual coffee, tea or soda.
The
National Academy of Sciences suggest that the nutritional goodness of
fruits and vegetables, with a diet that is low in fat, saturated fat
and cholesterol and that contains plenty of whole-grain breads and
cereals, may decrease the risk of heart disease and cancer.
A serving of fruit and
vegetables:
- 1 medium fruit or 1/2 cup of
small or cut-up fruit
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) of
100 percent juice
- 1/4 cup dried fruit
- 1/2 cup raw non-leafy or
cooked vegetables
- 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
(such as lettuce)
- 1/2 cup cooked beans or peas
(such as lentils, pinto beans, and kidney beans)
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Use
only specified microwave safe cookware that are made of glass, china
clay, tough plastic or ceramic. Do remember that using metal cookware,
such as aluminum foil and metal-trimmed dishes can cause fires and also
damage your microwave unit.
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Overstuffing
your freezer:
When
a freezer is too full, the air vent may become blocked, preventing the
air from circulating properly and keeping everything chilled at the
same temperature. On the other hand, if the freezer is almost empty,
all the cold will escape as you open the door. Ideally a freezer should
be 75% full. |
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Quick
Tip: For less wilt and browning to your head of lettuce,
cut out the heart (about 3" deep) and rinse out hole and entire head
with water, shake, set down with the heart hole down, shake and
let it drain for a few minutes and wrap in a cloth dish towel, and put
in refrigerator hydrator. You will be amazed at the continued freshness.
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Everybody
loves our cookies, crackers, breads and
more for 75 years. We bake with passion using the
best ingredients. |
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Sources
of Calcium Tip:
Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. Milk and milk products
are
great sources of calcium. If your child cannot digest milk or if you
choose
not to serve milk products, there are other ways to make
certain
your child gets enough calcium.:
Broccoli, mustard greens, kale, collard greens and Brussel sprouts
are
vegetables rich in calcium.
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Plain
aluminum cookware is low-cost, light-weight, and thermally responsive –
but aluminum is reactive. Foods cooked in aluminum can react with the
metal to form aluminum salts associated with impaired visual motor
coordination and Alzheimer’s disease; however there
is no definite link proven. More than half of all cookware sold today
is made of aluminum. More...
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A little history:
Thomas Alva Edison Invents the Phonograph
"Mary
had a little lamb" were the first words that Edison recorded on
the phonograph and he was amazed when he heard the machine play them
back to him. In 1878, Edison established the Edison Speaking Phonograph
Company to sell the new machine.
Edison suggested other uses for the phonograph, such as: letter writing
and dictation, phonographic books for blind people, a family record
(recording family members in their own voices), music boxes and toys,
clocks that announce the time, and a connection with the telephone so
communications could be recorded. How many of these uses have become a
reality today?
He is also reponsible for the Incandenscent light bulb, film, movie
camera and hundreds more.
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-The Great Seal of the United States of America-
Established
in 1776
E. Pluribus Unum "from many, one"
The
Latin motto Annuit Ceptis appears
over the pyramid; it translates into “He [God] has
favored our undertaking
The
scroll underneath the pyramid reads Novus Ordo
Seclorum, or “A new order of the ages,” which was
meant to signify the dawn of the new America. Much more....
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The Speed of light is constant and supreme and nothing can
overtake it.
(The
only way out is to step into the next parallel dimension, of course,
that's if we knew how too and if it is actually there?) |
Careers/Education
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Atta (that's the
person) person:
You want your interviewer to say to themselves,
"This is the person to
fill the position" more..
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| When
choosing a vocation, consider choosing one that is tied to the
infrastructure that's required to support new residents –this
kind of work has to be delivered locally. These are jobs that won't go
offshore. |
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MAKING
YOUR JOB SEARCH EASY
Greet
people with a Smile,
it is free, it is disarming, and it is rewarding.
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CELLULITE:
Salt
and Sugar Scrubs
Do
you Have dry, cracked or scaly skin? Try use a salt scrub or a sugar
scrub in the tub or shower to help exfoliate dead, dry skin leaving
your skin silky smooth and refreshed. Simply rub a handful of salt or
sugar scrub onto the problem area at the end of your bathing experience
and rinse. The scrub will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth with
a healthy glow. Use the salt scrub for a more intense exfoliation and
the sugar scrub for a gentler experience. Have fun experimenting with
different flavors. More...
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Find
your family.
Discover yourself.
Bring
to life your family’s history by exploring the lives of those that came
before you.
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YOUTH
DEPRESSION
NEVER
IGNORE A SUICIDE THREAT OR ATTEMPT.
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- Use caution in
the kitchen to avoid burns and cuts.
- Maintain smoke
alarms in key areas on every floor
- Use no-slip
mats and grab bars in tubs and in showers
- Remove clutter
form traffic areas
- Secure loose
rugs to the floor with carpet tape or non-skid padding
- Place fire
extinguishers in your kitchen and other key areas (including the garage)
- Is your
house numbers clearly visible from the street in case of emergency? if
not, do so
- Keep a
first-aid kit handy for initial care when injuries occur
- Do you have
adequate lighting in your home, to include staircases?
- Mount
lights with sensors outdoors around the perimeter of your home, is
discourages intruders, as well as provides you light when walking in or
out
- Keep a
disaster kit with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight and other
items for emergency situation
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Salt
and Sugar Scrubs
Do
you Have dry, cracked or scaly skin? Try use a salt scrub or a sugar
scrub in the tub or shower to help exfoliate dead, dry skin leaving
your skin silky smooth and refreshed. Simply rub a handful of salt or
sugar scrub onto the problem area at the end of your bathing experience
and rinse. The scrub will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth with
a healthy glow. Use the salt scrub for a more intense exfoliation and
the sugar scrub for a gentler experience. Have fun experimenting with
different flavors.
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Autos
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NEVER
DRIVE
IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE
CONTROL
ON.
If the cruise control is on when your car begins to hydro-plane and
your tires
lose contact
with the pavement, your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed
making
you take off like an airplane
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quote. Bundle your coverage to get discounts on auto, home, life,
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IT IS THE LAW
Is your Proof of
Insurance in your car?
Is your signed Vehicle Registration in your car?
Is your Driver’s License in your wallet or purse?
Do not carry your title to your vehicle. This should be kept in a
secure location, at home.
If not, you will be issued a (ticket) citation.
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| When you look
under your hood, right behind the radiator, you will see a flat rubber
drive belt that is used to turn multiple accessories on the front of an
engine. It is called a "serpentine belt" because of the way it snakes
around the various pulleys. More.....
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Obey
the Laws, Driving is not a
right, it is a Privilege
(Recall
Database)
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AIR BAGS
ALWAYS BUCKLE UP YOUR SEAT BELT
THEY ARE NOT A DECORATION!!
AND IT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.
The Bags
deployment and subsequent impact on the driver, is similar to that of a
punch in the face.
Air bags were designed with adults in mind: They need to open at up to
200 miles per hour to protect an average-sized, 165-pound male from
injury. While this force is appropriate for adults and bigger kids, it
can be dangerous for smaller passengers, possibly resulting in head and
neck injuries. Protect your child from air bag injury by following
these rules:
All children 12 years old and younger should always ride in the back
seat, and in the middle of the back seat whenever possible. All
passengers must have their seat belts buckled. More......
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CELL PHONES
They are convenient, they are
time servers, they are wonderful in an emergency and they are a DEATHLY DISTRACTION,
while driving. The number of accidents now due to Texting and Cell
phone use while driving, is exponential in causing accidents. Hands
free are an improvement, but it still a serious distraction to safe
driving. But, at least your hands are free and you are not providing
blind spots.
As to Test Messaging, which has now
become a common practice, it is a disaster in the waiting
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There is "NO
WAY" you
can safely drive a vehicle and do Text Messaging!
Should
you consider yourself a prudent user of your cell phone, while driving,
ask yourself next time, what occurred in traffic while you were on the
phone. Do you have any memory of the traffic and conditions? No, you
don't! You cannot perform two functions adequately. You are using the
same portion of our brain, when driving or talking on the phone. You
are simply driving by instinct. more......
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Alzheimer's (AD) |
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5 million of the elderly in the United States have Alzheimer disease,
while many others have minimal or mild cognitive impairment, which is
usually a precursor to dementia. Alzheimer's affects all ethnic groups
and races, affecting women more than men. Symptoms begin very slowly at
the onset. Over time, those effected begin to have poor judgment in
situations, the ability to think clearly and reason diminishes,
concentrate, remember useful information, take care of themselves, and
even speak.. It is also not uncommon for their behavior and personality
to alter. More..
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Benefits of regular
EXERCISING
MAKE IT A HABIT!
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There is no way getting around it - exercising is one of the key
ingredients of healthy aging and contributes to both physical and
mental health. Aerobic and strength training impacts every cell of
one's body, thus helping to reduce aging.
Suggestions:
Aerobic Activity - perform moderate-intensity aerobic activity for a
minimum of 30 minutes, 5 days a week, or vigorous-intensity aerobic
activity for 20 minutes- 3 days per week. Combinations of moderate and
vigorous activity may be performed to meet these suggested guidelines.
Resistance Exercise - engage in a muscle strengthening activity as
least twice a week on non-consecutive days. This exercise should
involve the major muscle groups and resistance weight that allows 10-15
repetitions for each exercise with a moderate to high effort.
Flexibility - engage in exercises that increase flexibility on at least
two days a week for 10 minutes.
Balance - Older adults who face a substantial risk from falls should
perform exercises that maintain or improve balance, such as yoga or tai
chi. Older adults with chronic conditions or low fitness levels should
work with their healthcare provider to develop an exercise plan
Exercising:
Helps you maintain a normal weight by increasing your metabolism.
Reduces your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis,
diabetes and obesity.
Keeps joints, tendons and ligaments flexible so it's easier to move
about.
Reduces 'Some' of the effects of aging, contributing to your mental
well-being and helps fight depression.
Helps relieve stress and anxiety.
Increases your energy and endurance.
Walking:
is an aerobic and weight-bearing (works against the force of
gravity) exercise, so it is good for your heart and helps prevent
osteoporosis. More....
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CHOLESTEROL 101
l. You want to have your total number below 200
2. HDL or "Good Cholesterol", the higher the better. Men ideally 40 and
above. For Women, 50 or above.
3. Your LDL "Bad Cholesterol" under 130 is the target for most people.
But that can drop to less than 100, depending upon your overall risk
for heart disease. The optimum number for triglycerides is below 150.
Total and LDL cholesterol ("Bad")
They deposit plaque on the walls of arteries and other blood vessels.
Lowering it is vital to your health.
Eating garlic will not make a significant reduction in low-density
lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol. The results do not demonstrate,
however, that the popular dietary supplement is not usefulness in the
prevention of cardiovascular disease.
HDL Cholesterol ("Good")
Acts as a waste remover, taking cholesterol from the blood and artery
walls to the liver to be eliminated from the body Raising your HDL
levels is equally important.
To lower your cholesterol if it is too high, you should limit saturated
fat to less than 7 percent of total calories; limiting dietary
cholesterol to less than 200 mg per day; and exercising at least 30
minutes a day at least five (5) days a week. This could include aerobic
activities like a brisk walk, swimming or tennis. Before you begin a
exercise regime, you should always check with your healthcare provider
first.
Occasionally this will not bring down your LDL and at that point you
will need a cholesterol-lowering drug.
One way to deal with bad cholesterol is to visit a registered
dietitian; here you will get some sound advice about how to shape up
your eating habits, according to a new national study led by University
of Michigan Health System researchers. Almost half of those in this
study reduced bad cholesterol at least 15 percent.
Not only are you likely to lower your cholesterol levels, you may be
able to avoid having to take cholesterol medication, or having to
increase your dose if you're already taking one. And most likely will
lose weight in the process, which also helps your heart. More..
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BLOOD
PRESSURE
Taking your blood pressure at
home can helpl your doctor get a more accurate picture of your true
blood pressure over time
Many people have "white coat hypertension." Their blood pressure foes
up in the doctor's office because of nervousness.
If you take your blood pressure at home:
- Have your doctor check your
monitor for accuracy and show you how to properly use it.
- Real
and follow all instructions included with the monitor, such as where to
place the cuff and where to put your are while taking the reading.
- Take your blood pressure at
certain times of the day for consistency.
- Show your log of daily blood
pressure readings to your doctor.
- Make certain it fits. Thin
adults and Children may need a smaller cuff. Adults with large arms may
need a bigger cuff.
Normal blood pressure is below
120/80. A reading above 140/90 is high blood pressure and needs
treatment.
Getting
regular exercise; losing even a small amount of weight; eating less
salt, fat, and cholesterol; limiting alcohol to no more than one drink
per day for women or two drinks per day for men; and reducing stress
may help lower blood pressure. In some cases, prescription medications
may be necessary.
Bananas and other foods high inpotassium but low in sodium can help you
control blood pressure.
Most
fruits and vegetables contain potassium. Exceptionally good sources are
cantaloupe, *grapefruit juice, honeydew melon, nectarines, prunes and
prune juice, raisins, beans, unsalted tomato juice, and baked or boiled
otatoes with the skins. Avocados are another excellent source, but they
are high in fat and calories.
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(*Grapefruit juice can interffere
with some prescription medications. Check with your doctor or
pharmacist if this could be a problem.) more.....
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Vision
Eye Protection
Because
the eye is such an important and complex part of our body, we have many
features which protect the eye. The eyebrows are the strips of hair
above your eyes which prevent sweat from running into them. Eyelashes
help keep the eye clean by collecting small dirt and dust particles
floating through the air. The eyelashes also protect the eye from the
sun's and other light's glare. The eyelids sweep dirt from the surface
of the eye. The eyelid also protects the eye from injury. Tears are
sterile drops of clean water which constantly bathe the front of the
eye, keeping it clean and moist.
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ANEMIA
If you have anemia,
your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The
most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. Your body needs
iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives
the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of
the body.
Your iron might be
too low because of heavy periods, pregnancy, ulcers, excessive
bleeding, colon polyps, colon cancer, inherited disorders or a diet
that does not have enough iron. You can also get anemia from not
getting enough folic acid or vitamin B 12. Blood disorders such as
sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, or cancer may also lead to anemia.
The body also has a
remarkable ability to compensate for early anemia. If your anemia is
mild or developed over a long period of time, you may not notice any
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Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What
is autism spectrum disorder screening?
Autism
spectrum disorder (ASD)
is a disorder of the brain that affects a person's behavior, communication,
and social skills. The disorder usually shows up in the first two years
of life. ASD is called a "spectrum" disorder because there is a wide
range of symptoms. Autism symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some
children with ASD may never be able to function without support from
parents and caregivers. Others need less support and may eventually
live independently.
- Difficulty with
communication and interaction with other people
- Restricted interests
and repetitive behaviors
- Symptoms that hurt
the person’s ability to function properly in school, work, and other
areas of life
ASD
screening is the first step in diagnosing the disorder. While there is
no cure for ASD, early treatment can help reduce autism symptoms and
improve quality of life. More....
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TRAVEL
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Travel Tip: When
traveling, don’t wear conspicuous clothing or jewelry and DO NOT carry
excessive amounts of money.
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Family
:
If you are strapped for money and cannot afford a vacation, simply get
outside with your family, take a hike, go on a picnic, or visit the
local mountains, the zoo, lake or the sea. You will be really surprised
how fun it will be. These are cherished memories for your family, as a
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Family togetherness Tip:
A wonderful and very affordable family vacation is as near as the
museum of natural history or at the observatory. Every member of the
family will wonder at what there is to see, a visit that is one of
life's real memories, as well as incredibly interesting.
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"Parental
awareness"-
Overweight
kids are exponentially
on the increase, and likely over 65% of them
should change
their diet and start exercising, like immediately!
if you don't
grab control of your kits diet, IT
COULD BE YOUR CHILDS
LAST CHANCE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE.
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When you're exercising, you shouldn't wait for thirst to strike before
you take a drink. By the time you feel thirsty, you're already
dehydrated. Try this: Drink at least 16 ounces of water, sports drinks,
or juices two hours before you exercise. Then drink 8 ounces an hour
before and another 4 to 8 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes during your
workout. Finish with at least 16 ounces after you're done exercising.MORE..... |
- Cross-country
skiing - 700 calories. /hr.
- Jogging
- 5 ˝ mph - 740 calories. /hr.
- Jogging
- 7 mph - 920 calories. /hr.
- Jumping
rope - 750 calories. /hr.
- Running
in place - 650 calories. /hr.
- Running
- 10 mph - 1280 calories. /hr.
- Tennis-singles
- 400 calories. /hr.
- Walking
- 2 mph - 240 calories. /hr.
- Walking
- 3 mph - 320 calories. /hr.
- Walking
- 4˝ mph - 440 calories. /hr.
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Grapefruit Juice contains
many compounds that can reduce hardening of the arteries
(atherosclerosis) and even the risk of cancer.
It
turns out that grapefruit juice can directly or indirectly interact in
important ways with a number of medications, including high blood
pressure medications! This is especially important since grapefruit is
consumed by 20% of Americans for breakfast- a time of the day when
medications also are commonly taken.MORE..... |
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Skipping breakfast will leave you tired and craving foods by
midmorning. To fill up healthfully and tastefully, try this sweet,
fruity breakfast full of antioxidants. In a blender, process 1 cup
nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt, 1 1/3 cup frozen strawberries (no added
sugar), 1 peeled kiwi, and 1 peeled banana. Pulse until mixture is
milkshake consistency. Makes one 2-cup serving; 348 calories and 1.5
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BALANCE EXERCISES
Balance exercise: Do some or all of these exercises every day for best
results. For those with balance problems initially, have someone
standing nearby to support you if you are concerned you might fall,
especially for the ones where you’re closing your eyes, since this is
the most challenging. Speak with your doctor before doing these
exercises if you have a beyond normal balance problems.
- Stork: One of the simplest exercises to improve balance is to stand
on one leg, keep your arms at your side with your shoulders relaxed,
and try to balance for 30 seconds. Repeat one to two times with each
leg every day. Over the next few weeks, try to work up to two minutes.
To make the stork more challenging, try swinging your arms like you're
running. That will throw you slightly off balance and you will need to
make corrections to maintain your balance. You can hold your water
bottle or mini-weights in each hand for even more of a challenge.
Another way to make the stork more challenging is to fold a bath towel
over several times so it's five to six layers thick. Now place it on
the floor and stand in the center of it. It will be unstable because
it's soft, but that's the idea because you want to really work hard to
improve your balance and strengthen your muscles. And for the most
challenge of all, try doing the stork with your eyes closed.
-Nose toucher: Stand with your right leg approximately 24 inches in
front of your left, bend your knees slightly, and try to touch your
nose with your finger. The more in line your feet with each other the
more challenging this will be. Once you can do it well with either leg
in front of the other, try this with your eyes closed.
-Heel raises: Hold on to a sturdy chair for balance and rise up on to
your tippy toes. Repeat 10-15 times. You can progress to touching the
chair with one finger for balance, then eventually no holding at all,
and finally with your eyes closed.
-Marching: Hold on to a sturdy chair for balance, and lift your right
knee up toward your chest, then lower to starting positions. The left
knee can be bent slightly. Repeat 10-15 times with the right leg, and
then do the left leg. You can progress to touching the chair with one
finger for balance, then eventually no holding at all, and finally with
your eyes closed. You can also try alternating the marching between
left and right leg instead of one set with one leg. More.....
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Amendments, Articles of Confideration,
Congress, Senate, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence
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Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it
wholeheartedly as though you were
doing it for the Lord and not merely
for people
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Did you ever wonder
where they got the names for:
jeans ( Genoa, Italy )
pants ( l5th
century Patron Saint of Venice/St.Pantaleone
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leotard's ( French Trapese
artist, Jules Leotard )
Kelvin
- Lord Kelvin
Monkey-wrench
- Mr. Chas. Moncke
Stillson-wrench
- Mr. Stillson
Fahrenheit
- Daniel G.
Celsius
- Anders
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“Made in the USA” claims can be
“unqualified” or “qualified.” Unqualified means that “all or virtually
all” significant parts and processing are of U.S. origin. The product
may contain a small amount of foreign ingredients if they’re not
significant—the knobs of a barbecue grill, for instance. Companies must
be able to document any claim.
CR/Consumer
Reports
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The
Five Factors of Credit Scoring
Payment History
(has a 35% impact)
Outstanding
Credit Balances (has a 30% impact)
Credit History
(has a 15% impact)
Inquiries
(has a 10% impact.
Each
hard inquiry can cost you 2-50 points on a credit score)
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VERIFY
When
you receive a telephone call pertaining to any questions about your
personal information, be it a Bank, the IRS, Credit card company,
including the Social Security administration, always inform them that
you are in the midst of something, ask them for their telephone number
so you may call them back in a few minutes. When you call back, you
will know whether this is for real and not a Scam. A few minutes delay
could very well protect your Identity and your Finances. If they balk,
well; you know they were a scam.
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FORECLOSURE
You Possibly Can Avoid Foreclosure and Keep Your Home
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Science
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Really Big!
Consider that our Sun is merely one
of 100 Billion plus stars in the Milky
Way Galaxy and if that is not enough, there are about
140 billion of Galaxies out there.
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AU
Is the Astronomical Unit of measurement
referred to for the solar system. The distance from
Earth to the Sun
(93,000,000 miles) representing one AU unit, the end of our Milky way Galaxy being about fifty
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Our
nearest Star (other than our Sun) is just a Short Hop
Should
you wish to travel to our nearest star neighbor( Alpha Centauri) ,
which is 4.37 light years away ( beyond our Sun ), the journey will
take you 300 years (a Light year is traveling at 186,280 miles per
second, for one year) away, and you will be traveling at a speed of
Ten (10) million miles per hour. Of course
when you get within ten to twenty million miles from your destination,
you will have already burned up.
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ATMOSPHERE
OF EARTH
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At present the composition
of our atmosphere is 79% nitrogen, 20% oxygen, and 1% other gases.
Earth's atmosphere is a
layer of gases surrounding the planet
Earth and retained by the Earth's gravity.
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PHENOMENA
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Moving
rocks in the Desert:
Could it be that those rocks in the desert that move (roll) without
wind or any other visible means of force, simply be a situation where,
aided with a little nighttime moisture (condensation) rolling down to
the bottom of the rock, making contact with thermal heat rising up from
within the earth's interior, thus causing a minute amount of
lubrication and aided by the pull of the moon or perhaps the Earth's
rotation be the culprit? More.....
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Many
different plants carry the
common name "lily" in their
descriptions,
such as "lily-of-the-valley"
and "day lily." The true lily is in the
genus
Lilium,
and has many separate species
such as the elegant regal lily, Lilium regale.
True lilies have bulbs with a basal plate
that roots emerge
from, and the bulbs are fragile and
easily bruised
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We come
from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.
Author unknown
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The Symbolic meaning of
the Carnation:
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Carnations
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What they Mean
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Carnations
in general
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Fascination,
Woman's Love
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Pink
Carnations
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Mother's
Love
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Light
red Carnations
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Admiration
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Dark
red Carnations
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Deep
Love and Woman's Affection
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White
Carnations
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Pure
Love and Good Luck
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Striped
Carnations
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Regret,
Refusal
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Green
Carnations
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St.
Patrick's Day
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Purple
Carnations
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Capriciousness
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Yellow
Carnation
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Disappointment,
Dejection
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When
used incorrectly, pesticides can pollute water. They also kill
beneficial as well as harmful insects. Natural alternatives prevent
both of these events from occurring and save you money. Consider using
natural alternatives for chemical pesticides: Non-detergent
insecticidal soaps, garlic, hot pepper sprays, 1 teaspoon of liquid
soap in a gallon of water, used dishwater, or forceful stream of water
to dislodge insects.
Also
consider using plants that naturally repel insects. These plants have
their own chemical defense systems, and when planted among flowers and
vegetables, they help keep unwanted insects away. The table below
contains a partial list of nature's alternatives.
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Greek words chrysos, meaning gold with anthemon, meaning flower
(family of daisies) More....
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The United States produces a large share of the
petroleum it consumes, but it uses imports to help supply domestic and
international markets
In 2019, the United States produced about 19.25 million
barrels per day (MMb/d) of petroleum, and it consumed about 20.46
MMb/d. Imports from other countries help to supply domestic demand for
petroleum. Some of the crude oil that the U.S. imports is refined by
U.S. refineries into petroleum products (such as gasoline, heating oil,
diesel fuel, and jet fuel) that the U.S. exports. Some of imported
petroleum may be stored and subsequently exported.
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Carbon Neutral
(Carbon Offset)
This
is a financial instrument representing a reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions. Although there are six primary categories of greenhouse
gases, carbon offsets are
measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e).
One carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon
dioxide, or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases. More..
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The
information in DNA is stored as a code
made
up of four chemical bases:
Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine
and Thymine
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Petroleum
is also the raw material for many chemical products, including
pharmaceuticals, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, and plastics; the
16% not used for energy production is converted into these other
materials. more....
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The
argument with respect to oil drilling is not specifically about
gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil, "but more about all of the
other uses of Petroleum that is not for vehicle use", but the thousands of things from Petroleum
that we use daily.
It would
appear that it will be next to impossible to ever replace all of these
products from alternative sources, but an all-out
assault in seeking
these alternatives is a must! There are thousands and thousands of
products derived from Oil.
The
product line-up is staggering, ranging
from bubble gum to wax paper. Imagine your World with no oil to make
all of the petroleum-based products, as well as the failure of the
economy. more.
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Quick
Tip Fact: The Energy required to deliver One
Million Gallons of Clean Water from…
Lakes
or Rivers 1,350 kilowatt-hours
Groundwater
1,700 kwh
Wastewater
2.250-3,500 kwh
Seawater
9,700-16,000 kwh
Fortunately,
Gas/Steam, Coal and Oil and Nuclear used to draw their water from
rivers and lakes. Today almost all energy suppliers are required to
utilize cooling towers, which use 50% less water for (due to recycling)
power generation.
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Fuel Cost
Comparison
Home & Business
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Alternative
Vehicles
Good & Bad
The good news is that they use less petroleum
The Bad news is that producing their fuel requires a
lot of water
Gallons of Water
depleted to Travel 100 Miles.
Gasoline =
7-14 gallons of water (and of course, the depletion of gasoline from
petroleum fields)
(Water is used to refine oil for gasoline)
Plug-in hybrid electric =
approximately 22-25 gallons.
(Power from electrical grid)
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle=
43 gallons
(Hydrogen for fuel cells made by electrolysis of
water & electricity from Standard grid)
Ethanol (biofuel) Propelled
vehicle=150 +++
(Ethanol
made from irrigated corn) also has a direct effect on the cost of food
products produced from corn- while reducing carbon monoxide emissions,
compared to petroleum's output, it adds aldehydes and alcohol to the
atmosphere. Ethanol has less energy per volume than gasoline. And
considerable energy is used to plow, plant and cultivate the necessary
corn crops. One needs gasoline, or some equivalent, to produce the crop
to obtain the ethanol”.
“CNG” Compressed Natural Gas
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Solar Energy
Industry
and Science must develop a method of continued storage of solar energy,
in forms other than batteries. Perhaps in the form of a chemical that
can be accessed at a later date, perhaps in the form of a different
type of molecule.
Solar Thermal
Power systems
This
method is obtained by magnifying the sun’s heat, directing it
onto fluid-filled pipes, heating the fluid to boiling point.
The
super-hot liquid is then used to power a turbine generator. You may be
familiar with solar cells, which create electricity when photons from
the sun force the transfer of electrons between layers of material.
Solar trough plants, on the other hand, involve no chemical reactions.
They utilize an array of mirrors to direct solar heat to a central
pipeline filled with water. One square mile of such collectors
could provide power for more than 100,000 homes. Unfortunately, once
again the problem arises when solar energy is not available, as the
providers are forced to utilize other sources of energy.
This
is a downside, but at least it provides for a reduction in Petroleum
use, and every bit count’s.
Solar technologies are
characterized as either passive or active depending on the way they
capture, convert and distribute sunlight and enable solar energy to be
harnessed at different levels around the world, mostly depending on the
distance from the equator. Although solar energy refers primarily to
the use of solar radiation for practical ends, all renewable energies,
other than Geothermal power and Tidal power, derive their energy either
directly or indirectly from the Sun. more.....
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