Hi everyone! I know by the calendar summer hasn't arrived yet, but as far as I'm concerned, it's summer now! I'm lovin it! So let me share what I have so we can all get back outside and soak in some rays! ~Toni
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West Virginia Day celebrates West Virginia’s admission to the United States of America on June 20, 1863. Although observed unofficially since 1863, the anniversary of statehood became an official state holiday in 1927. If June 20 falls on a Sunday, West Virginia Day is observed on Monday June 21.
West Virginia's early history from 1609 until 1863 is largely shared with Virginia, of which it was a part until Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861. The delegates of the 40 western counties opposed secession and formed their own government, which was granted statehood in 1863 as West Virginia.
Celebrations in honor of the holiday include games, barbecues, concerts, art festivals, historic displays, exhibitions, guided tours, and reenactments of Civil War battles. Most state offices, schools, and libraries are closed for the holiday.
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~Marie's Laughter~
There's this little guy sitting inside a bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half-an-hour.Then, this big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the guy, and just drinks it all down.The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says: "Come on man, I was just joking. Here, I'll buy you another drink. I just can't see a man crying." "No, it's not that. Today day is the worst of my life. First, I overslept and was late to an important meeting. My boss, outrageous, fired me. When I left the building to my car, I found out it was stolen. The police, they said they could do nothing. I got a cab to return home, and after I paid the cab driver and the cab had gone, I found that I left my whole wallet in the cab. I got home only to find my wife was in bed with the gardener. I left home and came to this bar. And when I was thinking about putting an end to my life, you show up and drink my poison ..."
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Being on dial up I have not actually checked this site out, so I'm hoping it's helpful and fun. You can watch DIY and instructional videos here for a wide array of topics. http://www.5min.com/
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~Tips from Cheryl~
Lawn Mower Safety Getting ready for summer lawn care? Be aware of the following: Do not disconnect safety controls; they are there to protect you. And don't add fuel to the mower when it's running or if the engine is still hot. Always be mindful of the fact that gas and gas fumes are extremely flammable.
Pretty Way to Serve Melon Don't just slice honeydew or cantaloupe or watermelon as you normally do. Instead scoop out with a melon baller or ice cream scoop and make an attractive pile of melon balls.
Computer Keyboard Dirty Crumbs and dust in your keyboard? To remove, unplug and turn keyboard upside down over a trashcan and gently shake out all the crud that's stuck in and around the keys. Then wipe off keys with a lightly damp microfiber cloth (don't over-wet because you don't want liquid dripping into the keys).
Keep Cheap Paper Plates Handy They can be used in so many ways: as a dustpan, cutting board, throwaway spoon rest. In the microwave, they can serve as a spill-catcher or put over top of food to avoid splatters.
=Cheryl says this tip is not a favorite of hers, but she's sharing just in case this would be something you would like...=
Have a Bit of Jam or Jelly Left? When you're reached the end of the jar and there's just small amount of jam or jelly remaining, don't throw it out. Instead make a fruity shake. Add milk, shake well and pour into glass.
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Head here and you can set up a text number and description for anything you're selling--free of charge. Just post the text message number on your For Sale sign and those interested can dial to instantly get detailed info about what you're selling, including price, description, photos, and contact info. http://www.forsalebytxt.com/
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In our continuing series of the Preambles of the 50 states:
-Hawaii 1959, We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
-Idaho 1889, We, the people of the State of Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
-Illinois 1870, We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
-Indiana 1851, We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
-Iowa 1857, We, the People of the St ate of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
-Kansas 1859, We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
-Kentucky 1891, We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
-Louisiana 1921, We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
-Maine 1820, We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction...
-Maryland 1776, We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
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Looking for financial help? Whether you're thinking of starting a small business, going back to school or putting your child in daycare, you may qualify for a loan, scholarship or grant from the government. Just log on to http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal and fill out a short questionnaire, then you'll be pointed to all the federal and state programs that can help you reach your goal.
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Carol sent us these tips:
Removing ink from clothing: Sometimes this happens to us. You're writing something and your pen drops and you get a stain on your favorite shirt. Well, simply use hairspray. Spray it on and really saturate the area. Then blot it with either a paper towel or a cloth. Don't rub it. Just press really hard. Rubbing will only spread the stain. But just by pressing hard, see how the ink is already starting to get removed. Then just throw it in the wash and wash as you normally would.
Removing ink from the walls: Well, what you can do for that is also use a handy bottle of hairspray. Spray it on and wipe it right off. And what if one's fingers "do the walking" on your phone with a pen. Or a permanent marker. Look what happens when you use rubbing alcohol. Rub it around with a paper towel or cloth and it comes right off.
Baking soda can be used for so many things around the house. One thing I love to use it on is extra greasy pots and pans. For a really tough job, simply put a tablespoon of baking soda in with your regular dishwashing soap, And then go ahead and "scrub away". You'll notice how fast it cuts the grease. The next time you have a nasty bug bite, simply wet the bite a little bit, dab on some baking soda (rub it around, making a paste) and it will help relieve the itching.
You usually find baby oil in, well, a baby's room. But, you know, you can use it all throughout your house--including the garage! The next time you're painting and you get paint all over your arm, simply use some baby oil and it'll come right off. It's a lot better than using your fingernails or some abrasive to "scrape" it off. Plus, it makes your skin feel smooth and it smells a lot better than turpentine. You can also use baby oil to remove tree sap from your hands if you're out in the yard working on your trees or even when you bring in your Christmas tree. Put on some baby oil and rub it around, And, ah, that "stickiness" is totally gone. Wash off your hands and you're "good to go". Baby oil also works well as an insect repellant and it smells a lot less much less harsh. Finally, if you get gum stuck in hair, put a little baby oil around the area and it'll come right out.
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Sign up here to get e-mail alerts any time a warning is issued for any medication you take.
https://www.consumermedsafety.org/medsafetyalert.asp
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This week we're learning about New Jersey:
--New Jersey has the highest population density in the U.S. An average 1,030 people per sq. mi., which is 13 times the national average.
--In November of 1914, the New York Tribune, cooperating with Mr. Bertram Chapman Mayo (founder of Beachwood) issued an "Extra" announcing: "Subscribe to the New York Tribune and secure a lot at Beautiful Beachwood. Act at once, secure your lot in this Summer Paradise now!" This was the greatest premium offered by a newspaper - nothing equal to it was ever attempted in the United States.
--In order to meet the increasing demand for his wire rope John Roebling opened a factory in Trenton, New Jersey in 1848. John Roebling, along with his two sons, Washington and Ferdinand, built a suspension bridge across the gorge of the Niagara River. They then built the Brooklyn Bridge plus many other suspension bridges in the United States.
--North Jersey has the most shopping malls in one area in the world with seven major shopping malls in a 25 sq. mile radius.
--Passaic river was the site to the first submarine ride by inventor John P. Holland.
--New Jersey is a leading industrial state and is the largest chemical producing state in the nation.
--The light bulb, phonograph (record player), motion picture projector were invented by Thomas Edison in his Menlo Park laboratory.
--Atlantic City is where the street names came from for the game Monopoly.
--Atlantic City has the longest boardwalk in the world.
--New Jersey has the largest petroleum containment area outside of the Middle East countries. --New Jersey has the tallest water tower in the world.
--The first tin-foil phonograph developed by Thomas Edison was crude, but it proved his point-- that sound could be recorded and played back. Thomas Edison had phonograph demonstrations and became world-renowned as the "Wizard of Menlo Park" for this invention.
--The first baseball game was played in Hoboken.
--The first intercollegiate football game was played in New Brunswick, in 1869. Rutgers College played Princeton. Rutgers won.
--The first Drive-In Movie theatre was opened in Camden.
--New Jersey has 108 toxic waste dumps. Which is the most in any one state in the nation.
--New Jersey has a spoon museum featuring over 5,400 spoons from every state and almost every country.
--Origin of name: From the Channel Isle of Jersey.
--In 1977, New Jersey voters approved legislation allowing legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City.
--Modern paleontology, the science of studying dinosaur fossils, began in 1858 with the discovery of the first nearly complete skeleton of a dinosaur in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
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Heading to the beach this summer? Check the water safety here to keep from getting sick.
http://iaspub.epa.gov/waters10/beacon_national_page.main
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New stamp release June 11
Anna Julia Cooper (Black Heritage)
As the 32nd inductee into the Black Heritage series, the Postal Service honors Anna Julia Cooper (c.1858-1964), an educator, scholar, feminist and activist who gave voice to the African-American community during the 19th and 20th centuries — from the end of slavery to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. The stamp features a portrait of Cooper created by Kadir Nelson, who based his painting on an undated photograph. Nelson worked under the direction of art director Ethel Kessler.
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Heading for the beach? You know you'll have sticky sand all over you, but what to do? Bring along some baby powder and sprinkle on sandy feet and legs just before heading home. Sand will brush off like magic.
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Make cut flowers last longer by putting them in 1 quart of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon bleach and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. This mixture balances the water's pH and kills bacteria.
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John and I used to use a lot of paper napkins. I knew using cloth napkins would save money, but all the napkins I'd see seemed rather pricey to me which seemed to defeat the whole purpose. And then it dawned on me to buy some plain white men's handkerchiefs. I got a pack of 13 for less than $4. And best of all, they're white so I can toss them in with other whites that I'm using bleach in and keep them nice and sanitary.
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Carol sent me a story about a place called the Shoe House located near York PA. You can see picture of this cool structure at http://www.jarrettsville.org/family/shoehouse.htm Also you can read about "Colonel" Mahlon N. Haines, known as the Shoe Wizard of York, who had the Shoe House built. Thanks for sending this to me Carol! I really enjoyed the pictures and the history behind it.
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Hello everyone! I hope the month of June has gotten off to a great start for you! I'm really enjoying the weather...it still hasn't gotten TOO hot here yet! Well, I have lots of websites, a recipe and other things to share with you so lets get right to it. ~Phyllis
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Coming in June...
The start of the Atlantic Hurricane season was June 1st
http://www.floridasmart.com/sciencenature/weather/hurricanes.htm
June 14 is Flag Day
Fathers Day is June 21st, which is also the first day of Summer.
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For a trip down Memory Lane, take a look at
http://www.wishbookweb.com/
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Here's a site to help you save a little money!
http://www.groceryshrink.com/index.html
The Grocery Shrink is a site where you can sign up for a free weekly newsletter full of money saving tips, recipes and more. When you sign up, you'll get an email with recipes to make your own cleaning products. Not only do these cleaning products save you money, they're also eco friendly!
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A funny site that shows you out dated books still on some public library shelves:
http://awfullibrarybooks.wordpress.com/
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Toothpaste...its not just for brushing your teeth with! Here are a few more uses for toothpaste that you might not have thought of:
1. It cleans the white rubber part of your tennis shoes. Paste (not gel) works best. Just get an old toothbrush, apply some toothpaste and scrub the rubber part of the shoe. Then use a damp cloth to get the toothpaste off and your sneakers will look almost as good as new.
2. Is your iron gunked up? Non-gel toothpaste contains a very mild abrasive. Apply it to a cool iron and scrub with a washcloth, then use another cloth with a bit of water to rinse it off.
3. And if that diamond ring don't shine....use toothpaste! Use an old toothbrush and a little bit of toothpaste to make the ring sparkle again. Clean off the residue with a damp cloth.
4. Ewww...smelly baby bottle? Toothpaste can deodorize it. Just put a bit on the baby bottle brush, and scrub. Be sure to rinse well to get all toothpaste residue out.
5. Hang posters on the wall. Just put a little dab on each corner of the poster and a little dab here and there in between. Your poster will stick to the wall, and when you want to remove it there won't be any nail holes.
6. Speaking of nail holes...toothpaste can take care of those too! Just put a little toothpaste in the hole and let it dry. Then you can paint right over it.
Got any other uses for toothpaste to share? Send them to me and I'll put them in the next issue of the newsletter.
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Online white noise generator:
http://simplynoise.com/
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COOL PICK
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This weeks Cool Pick website is
http://www.geocaching.com/
Geocaching (pronounced "geo-cashing") is "a high tech treasure hunting game." It is played all around the world by people with GPS devices. After you sign up and register for a free membership, you can search for hidden geocaches and then talk about it online with other treasure hunters, or even place your own geocache to be found. Geocaching is a great way to spend time together as a family, so check out the website to find all the information you'll need to get started.
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If you're planning a trip by bus, find the lowest rate at:
http://busjunction.com/
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Fun for kids
National Geographic has a website with lots of fun & educational things for kids such as the Wildlife Film Maker! Kids can make their own wildlife mini-film to share with their friends.
http://animals.nationalgeographic..com/animals/article/filmmaker.html
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Crockpot Sweet Potato Chili
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) tomatoes
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice (if you don't have orange juice in the house, you can use another 1/2 cup water instead.)
Peel and cut up the sweet potato and put it in the crockpot.
Add onion, red pepper, tomatoes, garlic and seasonings. Pour in orange juice and water.
Cover and cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours.
Makes 4 servings.
ENJOY!
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Lots to read at
http://www.allyoucanread.com/
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If you're a fan of old radio shows, this site is for you:
http://www.radiolovers.com/
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I'm sure this has happened to almost everyone...you go to a movie and halfway through, you need to visit the restroom! But you don't want to miss anything. Here's a website to tell you when is the best time in the movie to make that quick bathroom trip!
http://runpee.com/#app=3e1a&e1bd-RunPeeID=0.0.0&b35-selectedIndex=0
So the next time you plan a trip to the movies, check out "Runpee" first just in case!
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Amusement Park Safety Tips
This is the time of year when most people go to amusement parks, so I thought I would include some safety tips in this issue of the newsletter.
1. Dress your kids in colorful, distinctive clothing. This will make it easier for you to not only keep track of them, but also make it easier to describe them should they get lost.
2. Designate a place to meet if you get separated. Pick something that can be seen from any point of the amusement park, such as a ferris wheel. Also, as soon as you enter the park, point out the park employees to your child and have them make note of what they are wearing. That way, if your child gets lost, he or she will know who to go to for help.
3. Don't forget the sun screen! And be sure to drink plenty of water so you don't get dehydrated.
4. Stay away from restricted areas. They are restricted for good reason! In August 2008, a man was hit by a roller coaster and killed after he went into a restricted area to get his hat which had blown off while he was riding the coaster. (Source; http://www.rideaccidents.com/
5. Pay attention to the warnings posted at each ride. These warnings are there to protect you. Usually they say the ride is not recommended for people under or over a certain height, or with certain conditions such as heart problems.
6. Sit properly in the seat of each ride. Keep your hands and legs inside the ride. Don't crowd people who are getting off the ride. If you are on a roller coaster with no floor, let your legs dangle. Don't kick them out in front of you or to the side.
7. If you see something wrong, like a broken restraint, alert a park employee right away.
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If you are losing weight and want to calculate your weight loss percentage, just go to
http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/calculate-weight-loss-percentage.html
and fill in your starting weight and your current weight.
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Just for fun!
http://www.dialsongs.com/
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- Two Friends Newsletter is published by Toni in WV and Phyllis in MD.
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