Month: June 2010

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Baking soda

Baking soda has been around ever since I can remember. I always thought it was outdated and relegated to grandma’s secret recipes. It turns out that I am wrong again and I recently found out that it has many uses due to its beneficial properties. It is cheap, contains no toxic chemicals, and versatile.

Baking soda can be used on many areas of the body. It can freshen your breath as well as clean your skin. It can relieve heartburn and treats insect bites. It effectively cleans hundreds of different items can deodorize everything from cat boxes to refrigerators. I think it may be a good idea to get a box the next time I go shopping!

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Set the tone

There is one sure way to tell about the character of the people who live in the houses down the street, all you have to do is look at the mail box they have outside. Some people have them custom made and I’ve seen some that are very pretty. Some people make their own mailboxes, seemingly out of some junk they found in their garage. Others really need to spend a few dollars and invest in a new one.

I found a pretty neat site called mailboxixchange.com that has a wide selection of mail boxes to choose from. It doesn’t seem to matter what style of house you have, they have a mailbox that will blend in nicely with it. That is really important as the mailbox is usually one of the first things you see when you drive by a house.

It’s all about setting the tone. You want people who drive by your house to have a good impression of you. I believe that making a small investment will help set your house apart from all the rest. I also believe that a visit to the site mentioned above will allow you to make the right choice when purchasing a new mailbox. I wish you all good luck and hope to see the results of your decision the next time I am driving by!

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Bottled Water

I have never understood why people pay for bottled water. That is of course until I learned that it is a big seller in Mexico. I have always heard that when you go to Mexico, don’t drink the water. It seems that Mexicans are taking their own advice and are buying bottled water in record numbers.

The water infrastructure in Mexico is in serious disrepair. Due to natural factors as well as a 1985 earthquake, the water system is in shambles. Mexicans believe that the water they drink is unsafe. The Mexican government disputes the charges and says that water quality has improved over the years. I guess only time will tell!

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Good ideas

The weather has been wonderful lately and we are taking full advantage of it. We have been spending a lot of time out in the yard getting it into shape. Our garden area has received most of the attention so far, but we have also been concentrating on the recreational portion we have started. We were thinking how nice it would be to have an arbor as the centerpiece of the area.

Both my wife and I like the idea of using arbors to anchor the part of the yard we plan to spend the most time in. We want to have a place to eat as well as just relax. We were hoping to find one of those wooden arbors that vines love to climb on and cover. We think it would be so cool to eat under the protection that Mother Nature provides. I know the kids would like it too.

We first got the idea after purchasing some garden arbors for our garden plants. The plants love it and are doing well. They are producing fruit and look great. They look so happy that they are able to climb up to get the best light. We are excited about the whole idea and are planning to add more of them to our yard very soon.

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Afghan Wealth?

Gold, iron, Lithium, and copper are all minerals that are thought to be found in large quantities in the country of Afghanistan. This was reported by the U.S. Military after several geologists made the discoveries. Some strategists in the region believe this new information could change the future of Afghanistan and its role in the world.

Afghanistan is certainly a very poor country. Finding these assets could give hope for the future and jobs for people who need the work. Of course, there will be many arguments over who will control these assets, but many hope the problems can be worked out. I am glad the poor people of this country have finally gotten some good news!

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Help for Heidi

My of my good friends Bob was telling me about a site he and his children use whenever they need Math help. It’s a site called tutornext.com that provides an Online Tutor at a low price. His daughter Heidi is currently in 12th grade and will be entering college in the fall. While her grades are very good overall, her weak spot is the subject of math. Luckily for her, there is help for her when she needs it.

The site provides her with a Math Tutor who can work with her one on one. She can send in her questions and receive the answers and explanations in a timely fashion. Another great thing about the site is that she never has to leave the house and can do it in her own time. That makes it very convenient for her as she doesn’t have to drive to some class for the answers she needs.

I think this is a great tool for any kid who is in K-12 and on through college. They can take advantage of the Math Problem Solver feature or contact Math Tutors Online. I know the importance of doing well in math as it will come in handy all through your life and your working career. I am glad that Heidi is doing better now and wish her all the best during her college years.