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Terrie sent me these sites last week and they were misplaced in my messy inbox. So I'm putting them in first this this time:
I use these sites for free samples, etc.
http://www.freakyfreddies.com/
http://www.shop4freebies.com/
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~Cool Picks From Phyllis~
Hello again! I've shared a couple of fun cool websites with you, and now I'm going to share one thats not only cool, but educational AND it can help you do a good deed! This issues Cool Pick is http://www.freerice.com/index.php
FreeRice is a site that donates 20 grains of rice to the UN World Food Program for every question you answer correctly. You can pick the correct meaning to a word, or if vocabulary is not your thing, just click on SUBJECTS at the top of the page. You can choose from art, math, geography and Chemistry, to name a few. While you're having fun and learning new things, you're also helping a very deserving cause. Check it out!
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Phyllis T sent this in:
"Another great job, Toni! Thanks a lot--this is a ray of sunshine in my email box~~By the way...here's an idea---why don't you publish some of these, "letters to the editor"? Also, how about a section for requests, whether it be a recipe, trying to find an old friend or relative, or even a household hint?"
I've had a few others to suggest Letters To the Editor too, so let's give it a whirl. So if you have opinions or comments you want published, send it in. Also requests as Phyllis T mentioned above. Anything you need help with, send it in and I'll put it out there and see if anyone has an answer.
Here is my very first Letter to the Editor that I've been saving back for a time just like this:
Thanks for all the great tips and information in the newsletter, Toni! I enjoy it more each week. I will really use the tips about how to get rid of those pesky fruit flies! I also liked the Handyman John column. I will definately be looking into the K&N filters. ~Phyllis H
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I was just looking through a catalog that has a lot of Christmas stuff in it and that got me to thinking how toys and electronics--very popular Christmas gifts--take so many batteries. So my idea is that every week during your regular shopping trip why don't you toss in a pack of batteries and then when the holidays get here you'll have plenty to tuck in with gifts and have enough for your own use too (no more missed holiday pictures because the batteries in the camera are dead). And the cost will be stretched out over the next 3 months so it won't be so painful at the checkout. And don't just limit your thinking to batteries. Think of all the fixed holiday expenses you have. For example, do you do a lot of baking? Chances are you could be stocking up on flour, sugar, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, etc. now to make it easier on you then.
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Free pictures, just print out this coupon for Rite Aid: http://riteaid.storefront.com/images/rite_aid_coupon.pdf
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Biggest Flag
The world's largest flag is the US "Superflag," owned by "Ski" Demski of Long Bearch, California. It measures 505 ft. X 225 ft. and weighs 1.34 tons. It was made by Humphrey's Flag Co. of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and was unfulrled at the Hoover Dam on June 14, 1992.
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I have some lovely recipes to share this time! You will surely get hungry just reading through them. :)
This one comes from Jeanne:
PUMPKIN BREAD
2 2/3 CUPS SUGAR
4 EGGS
1 CUP OIL
2 CUPS PUMPKIN or 1 SMALL CAN
3 1/3 CUPS FLOUR
1 1/2 tsp. SALT
1/2 tsp. BAK. POWDER
2 tsp. BAKING SODA
1 tsp. CINNAMON
3/4 tsp. NUTMEG
1/2 tsp. GINGER
1/2 tsp. CLOVES
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2/3 CUP HOT WATER
1 CUP CHOPPED NUTS
MIX SUGAR, OIL, EGGS, WATER & PUMPKIN TOGETHER TILL WELL BLENDED. IN SEPARATE BOWL MIX ALL DRY INGREDIENTS (except nuts) & STIR WITH FORK. MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS WITH THE WET, MIX WELL. IF TO DRY ADD A LITTLE WATER, IF TO THIN ADD A LITTLE MORE FLOUR. SHOULD BE THE CONSIATENCY OF CAKE BATTER. STIR IN NUTS. POUR INTO GREASED & FLOURED LOAF PANS. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 45 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR. WHEN INSERTED TOOTH PICK COMES OUT CLEAN, THEY ARE DONE. MAKES 3 BIG LOAVES OR 5 SMALLER ONES.
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Sharon is sharing this one:
Yakamish
3 Eggs 1 Cup rice (long grain) -
2 Cups water
Dash of salt
2 Carrots----------------- Sliced Diagonally
3 Stalks of Celery----- Sliced Diagonally
1/2 Green pepper----- Sliced Diagonally
1 Lb. Hamburger
Bug Juice (Soy Sauce)
--Electric Skillet --- 325 degrees--
Dry scramble eggs (sticking is ok, you want it to)
Remove and set aside
Cook hamburger till done
Cook rice while hamburger is cooking
Add Carrots, Celery, Green pepper and Dash of salt to Hamburger and let simmer (steam) till veggies are tender.
Add rice and eggs - mix well
Serve with bug juice to taste
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Here is a very dangerous recipe (read why below) from Lib:
3 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
1 Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons
chocolate chips (optional)
Small splash of vanilla Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave andcook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
~Handyman John~
Ever wonder what those numbers on the side of your tires mean?
The above photo shows a P205/65R15.
P stands for Passenger tire
205 is the width of the tread in millimeters
65 is the % of sidewall height compared to treadwith
R means it's a radial tire
15 is the rim size in inches
Other markings found on a sidewall (no photo) would be DOT and some letters & numbers. This is a Department of Transportation identification code for maker & date of manufacture.
You also may find Traction, Treadwear, & Temperature with letters A,B, or God forbid C, and a number after treadwear. The letter A is the best with B the middle grade. The number after treadwear is based on government tests at a track in Texas. For example: A rating of 100 means that a tire would last 30,000 miles at the Texas track. So the higher the number the more mileage one can expect out of a tire.
You may notice something that says for example, Load Range B and Max Load Range 1340 lbs. The letter after load range indicates the ply rating, A for 2 ply, B for 4 ply, etc. The max load range is the amount of weight the tire can support at it's proper inflated pressure.
While we're on the subject of tires, now would be a good time to inspect tread depth before winter arrives. You can take a penny & stick it in the tread. If you can see the top of Lincon's head, the tread is close to the end of it's life.
If you do happen to need a set of tires, make an effort to shop around & be sure the price includes mounting & balancing.
And for those of you who are in a similar winter driving situation as my own, the West Virginia snow-belt of the Allegheny Mountians in the Appalachian Plateau, may I suggest an awesome tire made by Cooper called Glacier Grip. They're reasonably priced, gives excellent traction, & not a lot of road noise.
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Where Do Leaves Get Their Autumn Colors?
Tree and plant leaves contain pigments that give them their color. Three pigments are involved in fall color:
· Chlorophyll — gives leaves their green color.
· Carotenoids — provide the yellow, orange, and brown colors
· Anthocyanins — give the red and purple colors. In contrast to the other two pigments, anthocyanins are produced in the autumn, in response to bright light and excess plant sugars in the leaf cells.
Do Different Kinds of Trees Turn Different Colors?
Certain colors of leaves are characteristic of particular species of trees.
·Oaks turn red, brown, or russet;
·Hickories turn golden bronze;
·Dogwood turns purplish red;
·Beech turns light tan;
·Red maple turns brilliant scarlet;
·Sugar maple turns orange-red;
·Black maple turns glowing yellow;
·Sourwood and black tupelo turn crimson;
·Aspen, birch, and yellow-poplar turn golden yellow.
Leaves of some species such as the elms simply shrivel up and fall off, exhibiting little color other than brown.
The timing of the color change also varies by species. Sourwood in southern forests can become vividly colorful in late summer while all other species are still green. Oaks put on their colors long after other species have already shed their leaves. These differences in timing among species seem to be genetically inherited. The timing of color change for certain species appears to be consistent regardless of local weather patterns or changes in latitude.
Why Are Some Autumns More Colorful?
Temperature and moisture greatly influence autumn color. Since each of these vary greatly, no two autumns are ever alike. A succession of warm, sunny days and cool, but not freezing nights seems to bring about the most spectacular color displays. Since carotenoids are always present in leaves, yellow and gold colors are fairly constant from year to year. In order for the brilliant scarlet, purple and crimson colors to develop, bright sunlight in the early fall is needed. Bright sunny days increases food production in trees and plants. These sugars are trapped in the leaves spurring the production of anthocyanin pigments, providing the red tints to fall foliage. The amount of moisture in the soil also affects autumn color. A late spring, or a severe summer drought, can delay the onset of fall color by a few weeks. A warm period during fall lowers the intensity of autumn color. Trees defoliated by insects during the growing season may also show less fall color.
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New postage stamp releases:
You can buy these on Oct. 2
The 10th issuance in the Nature of America educational series — Great Lakes Dunes — illustrates the beauty and complexity of another major plant and animal community in the United States. To illustrate the diversity of species associated with Great Lakes dunes, artist John Dawson of Hilo, HI, working under the art direction of Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, MD, depicted more than 27 different kinds of plants and animals in his colorful acrylic painting. The scene itself is imaginary as a dense grouping of plants and animals was necessary to illustrate as many species as possible on the stamp pane. Even so, all of the species could be encountered at or near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, the area featured on the pane. All of the species and their interactions are appropriate and were recommended by scientists.
And these are available the next day, Oct. 3
The second issuance in the America on the Move series highlights the stylish fins and chrome of five popular cars: a 1957 Chrysler 300C, a 1957 LIncoln Premiere, a 1957 Pontiac Safari, a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk and a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. Renowned automobile illustrator Art M. Fitzpatrick created the paintings featured on the stamps.
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