Posted on 02/09/2009 12:36:11 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny
Thank you.
Good to know about the resume printing, thanks for the link.
Scott just said that his place will lay off another 200, as soon as the Motorcycle run is over in April, he is getting really scared.
LOL, I gave Chrome a good looking at last night, maybe.
My first computer that was Windows, still sits here 10 years later waiting for me to figure out how to use the Explorer.
I used Netscape on it, but that is no longer supported and mine has a flaw in it.
The worst of it is I loose all my bookmarks.
Not tonight...
If you want to know about nuclear reactors, look up the
Dr. Bill Wattenberg pages at kgo.com and pushback.com
He has pushed for nuclea reactors for our energy and the greenies keep it from happening.
He says that America [which includes him] designed them and we are not allowed to use them, while the rest of the world does and has taken our designs even further.
Thank you, I just posted a letter from Dela Where.
Thank you, I posted a letter from Dela Where.
I wish you were too, it will take lots of help to fix all that I have messed up on this computer.
Wonderful news and ongoing prayers!
Wish I could help with the computer stuff, but you know if something goes wrong with mine I just give it to hubby to fix.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2203401/posts?page=7#7
More Freedom Attack, Food Safety Act
http://www.ftcldf.org/news/news-02mar2009.htm ^
Posted on 03/10/2009 9:31:17 AM PDT by fightinbluhen51
HR 875 - The Federal Take-Over of Food Regulation
On February 4, 2009 Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 (HR 875), a bill that would establish the Food Safety Administration (FSA) within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). HR 875 represents a tremendous expansion of federal power, particularly the power to regulate intrastate commerce. While the proposed legislation tries to address the many problems of the industrial food system, the impact on small farms if the bill becomes law would be substantial and not for the better. HR 875 is a major threat to sustainable farming and the local food movement. [Click here for the text: PDF or MS Word or HTML]
A must read thread...granny
LOL, so you want to help, you could send me the hubby.
Thanks, I know that you don’t mess with the computers.
Thanks for the prayers, Dela Where must have been out of his mind with worry. I would have been.
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SALMONELLOSIS, SEROTYPE SAINTPAUL - USA (03): SPROUTS, GEOGRAPHIC SPREAD
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A ProMED-mail post
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International Society for Infectious Diseases
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Date: Mon 9 Mar 2009
Source: Enews 2.0 [edited]
http://www.enews20.com/news_Sprouts_Probed_in_Salmonella_Outbreak_in_5_States_16799.html
Five states have now reported _Salmonella_ Saintpaul bacterial
infections thought to be linked to sprouts from SunSprout Enterprises
Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska. Although laboratory testing did not confirm
sprouts as the source, as a precautionary measure, the company
voluntarily recalled its alfalfa, onion, and gourmet sprouts.
According to the Food and Drug Administration spokesman Mike Herndon,
an inspection at Sun Sprout was ongoing, but no cause of the
salmonella outbreak had been found so far. Company officials said
sprouts suspected to be involved in the current salmonella cases were
distributed to food distributors in Iowa and Nebraska who sell the
product to restaurants and retail stores.
The sprouts were sold refrigerated under the SunSprout label in
4-ounce clear plastic clamshell containers. The alfalfa sprouts are
also packaged in bulk 2.5-pound and 5-pound cases for use in
restaurants. The onion sprouts and gourmet sprouts are not packaged
in bulk form.
The 5 states have reported about 50 cases of salmonella infection.
They are Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Missouri.
[Byline: Sophia Keenan]
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[To reiterate, this serotype Saintpaul outbreak is genetically not
related by the previous outbreak in the USA related to tomatoes/jalapenos.
The 5 Midwestern states involved can be located on the
HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map of the US at
http://healthmap.org/promed/en?v=40,-97.6,4
- Mod.LL]
Welcome and thanks for reading the thread.
You are welcome to join in, if you wish.
Will do. ;-)
Right now, I’d just like to sleep. Insomnia strikes again!
US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Releases March Security Bulletin Summary
Original release date: March 10, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Last revised: March 10, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft
Windows as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March
2009. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary
code, redirect network traffic, or allow spoofing.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the bulletins
and follow best-practice security policies to determine which updates
should be applied.
Relevant Url(s):
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-mar.mspx
Sweet dreams.
Homemade Vanilla Extract - BY BRENDA C
Cut 1 vanilla bean into several pieces. Place in a glass jar with 1/3 teaspoon of sugar and 3 ounces of vodka. Place lid on tightly and let vanilla bean steep for one month. Shake every day. It will then be ready to use.
Buildup Remover - BY M. RENARD
Mix a pinch of baking soda in with your regular hair shampoo, to rid your hair of buildup caused by styling products and the environment. It works great.
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/inthekitchen-readers.html
Love Your Lemons- BY MARLA TUFARELLI LMT, CAT
Next time you go out to eat, order lemon wedges.
Lemons contain bacteria fighting agents. Squeeze the lemon into your water using your knife and fork to clean harmful bacteria off the surface. Squeeze the remaining juice in your hands and cleanse entire surface. The rind contains the oils, a more concentrated form of cleaning agent.
If you’re brave enough not to look paranoid with your guest, peel the lemon, use the rind to clean your silverware, glass, and hands.
An added plus to this cleaning technique is that water with lemon stimulates digestive enzymes to improve digestion and is excellent for internal cleansing as well.
Stretch Tinned Dog Food - BY YVETTE H
Soak any leftover, stale bread in water. Add Gravox powder and heat in microwave so water and gravy powder are easier to mix and soak into bread. Into bread mixture stir in any leftovers or tinned dog food or biscuits, let cool. Your dog will love it!
20 Great Breakfast Ideas
by David Dunkerly
It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, after all, you have just starved yourself for up to 12 hours. It is important to give yourself a nutritious meal to start your day well and to refuel your body, but it’s easy to get bored of breakfast if you have the same thing every day and many people skip it altogether.
Variety is the spice of life so don’t eat the same breakfast every day. Use the ideas below to make breakfast more interesting, more appealing and healthy.
1. Porridge - Use porridge oats or instant oats to make yourself a satisfying breakfast which will keep those hunger pangs at bay. Oats are slow release energy and so will keep you going until lunchtime. Flavour your porridge with honey, fruit such as berries and seeds or nuts like almonds.
2. Whole grain cereals - Look for cereals which are whole grain and serve with skimmed milk or soya milk. Add interest by serving with sliced bananas or mix in berries. The fibre in the cereal will really help your digestive system and help you to feel full.
3. Scrambled eggs on whole grain toast - A very nutritious meal and for a treat why not add some chopped smoked salmon to the eggs? Instead of eggs, you can use tofu - stir fry with some soy sauce, onions and peppers for a delicious breakfast.
4. Yogurt and muesli - Mix a low fat yogurt with some low sugar muesli and fruit for a tasty, quick breakfast. A perfect breakfast for when you are running late.
5. Muffins - Find a recipe for some healthy whole grain muffins and serve with jam or nutritious peanut butter. Make sure you choose a natural peanut butter.
6. Cottage cheese - Mix low-fat cottage cheese with fruit for a quick but nutritious breakfast.
7. Fruit salad - Chop up your favourite fruits and enjoy. You can prepare this the night before if you add lemon juice to keep apples from going brown. Store in an airtight container.
8. Fruit smoothie or shake - Search online for some smoothie and shake recipes to use in your blender. Add protein powder to make a really nutritious breakfast.
9. Fruit, nuts and cheese - For breakfast on the run, grab and apple, chunk of cheese and a few walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts or almonds.
10. Breakfast Pizza - Spread a slice of whole grain bread with ricotta cheese, add slices of tomato or some chopped tomato, sprinkle with some olive oil and grill - delicious!
11. Tostada - This is a traditional Spanish breakfast. Skin some tomatoes by cutting a cross on the top and bottom and soaking in boiling water for a couple of minutes, whizz in your blender and spoon over a slice of French bread (baguette) which has been cut length ways and toasted lightly under the grill. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a little salt.
12. Breakfast Sundae - layer chopped fruit or berries, low-fat yogurt and muesli in a sundae glass and drizzle honey over the top.
13. Homemade bread - If you have a breadmaker with a timer, you could time the breadmaker to finish at breakfast time - lovely fresh, warm bread to serve with preserves, honey or peanut butter.
14. Omelettes - Omelettes are quick to prepare and you can enjoy many different varieties. Mushroom omelette is great for breakfast.
15. French Toast (Eggy bread) - Soak slices of wholegrain bread in a mixture of egg and milk and cook on a griddle or in a frying pan for a few minutes. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar. You can also make a sandwich by spreading the bread with soft cheese and jam or pureed fruit and then dip the whole sandwich into the egg and milk mixture before cooking.
16. Pancakes - Mix up a batch of pancake batter the night before and make pancakes for breakfast or reheat a batch of pancakes. Experiment with different fillings or toppings.
17. Burrito - Serve scrambled eggs and tomatoes or ham and cheese rolled up in a tortilla for a quick and tasty breakfast.
18. Bacon sandwich - Grill lean bacon and serve on whole grain bread.
19. Cooked breakfast - Grill bacon, a low-fat sausage, tomatoes and serve with scrambled eggs for a traditional English breakfast.
20. Breakfast bars - Search for recipes for healthy breakfast bars or flapjacks. These bars are a great standby when you need to eat on the run.
The Author:
David provides content for the Recipe Collection site. If you are looking for a recipe collection which includes breakfast recipes, (amongst others), then the Recipe Collection site is right down your street. There is a breakfast recipe to suit every taste.
Article Source: ArticlesUniverse.com
Article Posted: March 9, 2009
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/dd_breakfast.html
The original page can be found on-line at http://www.pioneerthinking.com/ara_poweroutages.html
How to Prepare for Power Outages
(ARA) - Mother Nature is full of surprises, especially during the winter months when freezing temperatures, ice, snow and high winds can knock out power to your home. Not only is a power outage inconvenient, it can threaten your safety. Your power can go out without notice, so make sure you’re prepared the next time you’re left in the dark.
Prepare Your Home and Family
A recent Chamberlain study conducted by Zoomerang found that 93 percent of homeowners reported having experienced a power outage this year alone, with some outages lasting hours or even days. Every family should prepare an emergency kit for storms and power outages and keep it in a central location.
The kit should include:
* Flashlights, extra batteries, matches and candles
* A battery-operated weather radio
* A fully charged cell phone battery
* First aid supplies
* Bottled water and nonperishable packaged or canned foods and snacks
* Blankets, towels and pillows
Don’t panic. Help keep family members and children calm in the dark by telling stories and playing games such as trivia and guessing games.
Always Have Access — Don’t Forget the Garage
Today, more than half of homeowners (55 percent) use the garage door as the primary entrance to their home, relying on an automatic garage door opener to gain access. However, during a power outage, homeowners are faced with having to manually lift the garage door, creating security, safety and convenience concerns. Make sure you have backup options when the power goes out.
* To avoid being blocked from entering and exiting your garage during an outage, check out a garage door opener with the EverCharge Standby Power System, a battery backup system that continues to supply power to open and close your garage door for up to two days when the power has failed, available on selected Chamberlain and professionally installed LiftMaster garage door openers.
* Know how to manually open and close your garage door during a power failure. Test your ability to ensure you can physically lift your garage door, your home’s heaviest and largest moving object.
Save Your Appliances
Power surges happen, so unplug your appliances to avoid a blow out when the power returns. Using power strips with surge protectors is an easy and cost-effective way to protect expensive electrical appliances.
* Open the refrigerator and freezer doors only when necessary and keep a cooler and ice packs on hand to store items that spoil easily.
* Remember to turn off your furnace, water heater and water pump. Leave one overhead room light in the “on” position so you can easily tell when the power has been restored.
For more information and to find a professional garage door opener dealer near you, visit www.liftmaster.com. For weekend warriors, the Chamberlain product equipped with the EverCharge Standby Power System can be found at most major home improvement retailers under the Chamberlain brand name or at www.chamberlain-diy.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
ARTICLE POSTED MARCH 9, 2009
The original page can be found on-line at http://www.pioneerthinking.com/tk_gardenleftovers.html
Garden Leftovers
BY TAWRA KELLAM
In April you can’t wait to taste the first tomato. By September you are sick of tomatoes and wondering if you can eat another one. Here are some ideas to use those summer leftovers from Dining On A Dime Cookbook.
Watermelon Pickles
3 pounds white portion watermelon rind, cubed
5 cups sugar
2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
1 Tbsp. whole allspice
3 cinnamon sticks, 3 inches each
1 lemon, sliced
Put watermelon cubes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover. Soak overnight. Drain. Cover with fresh, cold water and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat until tender. Drain. In another large pot, combine sugar, vinegar and water. Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon and lemon in a cheesecloth bag. Add to sugar mixture and stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Boil 5 minutes. Add watermelon cubes and simmer until translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove spice bag and pack pickles in hot, sterilized jars. Refrigerate 2 weeks before using. Makes 4 quarts.
Fried Green Tomatoes
2 qts. water
2 Tbsp. salt
1 cup flour
vegetable oil or bacon grease
4-6 medium green tomatoes, un-peeled and sliced
salt (to taste)
In a mixing bowl, mix salt and water. Soak sliced tomatoes in salt water mixture or 30-40 minutes. Drain and drop slices a few at time into a bag in which you have placed the flour. Shake thoroughly to coat. Heat the oil in a large skillet and carefully place the slices into the hot oil. Brown until crisp on both sides. Salt to taste. You can also use squash, zucchini or eggplant in place of or with the green tomatoes. Serves 4-6.
Salsa
4 cups tomatoes (canned with juice may also be used)
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, diced
2 to 3 Tbsp. lime juice (to taste)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1 small, fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
salt and pepper
Cook all the ingredients in a large saucepan on medium heat for 20 minutes. Pour into hot, sterile quart jars and seal. Process in a pressure canner for 25 minutes. We use salsa frequently enough that we don’t have to can it. If you don’t can it, store it in the refrigerator. Makes 3 pints.
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Author:
Tawra Kellam is the author of the frugal cookbook Dining On A Dime. For more free tips and recipes visit our website at http://www.LivingOnADime.com/
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