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Bob Maar
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posted 01-25-2005 11:36 AM
Rated G ![[Smile]](smile.gif) Ed in Aurora, Ont. CA
This only applies to cars that can be unlocked by that remote button on your key ring. Should you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are home, and you don't have "OnStar," here's your answer to the problem!
If some one has access to the spare remote at your home, call them on your cell phone (or borrow one from someone if the cell phone is locked in the car too!)
Hold your (or anyone's) cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the other person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the phone.
Your car will unlock. and it works.
Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you.
Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk, or have the "horn" signal go off, or whatever!)
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Bob Maar
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posted 04-21-2005 01:15 PM
Rated G
I can't keep up with thieves any more!
Your VIN#
Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or truck without any effort at all.The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or truck,write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
I didn't believe this e-mail,so I called Chrysler Dodge and
pretended I had lost my keys.They told me to just bring in the VIN #,and they would cut me one on the spot,and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.
The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #,and collect payment from the thief who will return to
your car.He doesn't have to break in,do any damage to the
vehicle,or draw attention to himself.All he has to do is walk up to your car,insert the key and off he goes to a local Chop Shop
with your vehicle.
You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
To avoid this from happening to you,simply put some tape
(electrical tape, duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash board.By law,you cannot remove the VIN,but you can cover it so it can't be viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car thief steals another car or truck.
I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
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Bob Maar
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posted 04-29-2005 01:19 PM
Rated G Faye in Kingston, Ont.Ca
I'm going to try the stove top and see if what is claimed, turns out to be true. I've certainly never thought of WD 40 smell as a pleasant aroma to have around the house. Here it all is anyway, for what it's worth.
Subject: Fw: Uses for WD-40
Keep a copy of this for all your cleaning needs.
THIS IS REALLY WORTH MAKING A COPY !!!!!!
There's also a little book out of all the ways to use WD-40. - I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known WD-40 product. When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass.It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop...It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound.They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the product they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home.The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest is history. It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. One of them is the "brewmaster." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing inWD-40 that would hurt you. Here are some of the uses:
. ~Protects silver from tarnishing
· ~Cleans and lubricates guitar string
· ~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
· ~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
· ~Keeps flies off cows (now that one really interests me! Do they slip' off?)
· ~Restores and cleans chalkboards
· ~Removes lipstick stains
· ~Loosens stubborn zippers
· ~Untangles jewelry chains
· ~Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
· ~Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
· ~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
· ~Removes tomato stains from clothing
· ~Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
· ~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
· ~Keeps scissors working smoothly
· ~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
· ~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
· ~Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
· ~Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
· ~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
~Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
· ~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers
· ~Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
· ~Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
· ~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
· ~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
· ~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
· ~Removes splattered grease on stove
· ~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
· ~Lubricates prosthetic limbs
· ~Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
· ~Removes all traces of duct tape
· ~I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands,and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
· ~Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
· ~The favorite use in the state of New York -- WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
· ~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. It's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.Keep in mind though,using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.· ~Use it for fire ant bites.It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch.
· ~WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
· ~Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
· ~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.(If I knew what a distributor cap was, it might help)
· ~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape mung sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!
· ~Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
· ~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
· And the beat goes on............... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Bob Maar
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posted 06-21-2005 06:21 AM
Rated G Ed in Aurora, Ont. Ca
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
A true story:
Susie stumbled and fell. Her friend, Sherry, saw this happen. Being very concerned, she had the insight to ask Susie the 3 questions below.
Suzie failed all three test-questions, so 911 was called. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be suffering a stroke (she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics) they took her to the hospital right away. Susie suffered brain damage after a massive stroke, but is recouping at an incredible pace .
So simple - this literally saved Susie's life - Some angel had previously sent this advice to Suzie's friend and she followed it exactly.
Read and Learn the 3 steps!
A stroke occurs when oxygen fails to reach some part of the brain. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim will ( - WILL! -) suffer brain damage if people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, and take action. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking the victim three simple questions:
*Ask the individual to SMILE.
*Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
*Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE coherently (e.g. "It is sunny out today").
If he or she has trouble with ANY of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness / arm weakness / and speech problems, researchers now urge the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.
A cardiologist says that if everyone who gets this email sends it to another 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved !
BE A FRIEND, AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.
It could save their lives. A stroke changes the lives of all family and friends around the victim, for years afterwards.
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Bob Maar
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posted 11-01-2005 10:21 AM
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Amazingly simple home remedies.
1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto. The blockage will be almost instantly removed.
2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.
3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.
4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.
5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.
7. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you will forget about the toothache.
Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life really are:
You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
Never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance.
And finally, be really nice to your family and friends; you never know when you might need them to empty your bedpan.
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posted 01-10-2006 06:19 AM
Rated G Faye in Kingston, Ont. CA
Did you know this about vodka?
1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with
vodka. The solvent dissolves adhesive.
2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking, let set five minutes and wash clean. The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew.
3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with a soft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in the vodka cleans the glass and kills germs.
4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka and letting your safety razor blade soak in the alcohol after shaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.
5. Spray vodka on vomit stains, scrub with a brush, and then blot dry.
6. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as an astringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.
7. Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair, and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.
8. Fill a sixteen-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray bees or wasps to kill them.
9. Pour one-half cup vodka and one-half cup water in a Ziploc freezer bag and freeze for a slushy, refreshable ice pack for aches, pain or black eyes.
10. Fill a clean, used mayonnaise jar with freshly packed lavender flowers, fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly and set in the sun for three days. Strain liquid through a coffee filter, then apply the tincture to aches and pains.
11. To relieve a fever, use a washcloth to rub vodka on your chest and back as a liniment.
12. To cure foot odor, wash your feet with vodka.
13. Vodka will disinfect and alleviate a jellyfish sting.
14. Pour vodka over an area affected with poison ivy to remove the oil from your skin.
15. Swish a shot of vodka over an aching tooth. Allow your gums to absorb some of the alcohol to numb the pain.
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posted 01-11-2006 08:34 AM
Rated G Serious Post -NOT A JOKE
HOW TO NEGOTIATE SUCCESSFULLY FOR THE SALARY YOU WANT
Introduction
The biggest problem all interviewees experience is the knotty problem of worth. Most employers want what you have to offer. The trouble is they don't want to pay for it. Don't be put off by this. They have to pay for it and they know it - they just don't want to!! Of course it seem to be an even greater problem if you are coming from a position of being unemployed.
With that as background, one needs to enter into the salary negotiations with a degree of sensitivity, backed up by a good dose of determination. Diplomacy and tact are important. You don't want to lose a great job because you appear greedy. What you are after is a fair return on your investment into their business - or a fair day's pay for a fair day's work.
The Rules of Negotiation
The starting point for all salary negotiations is unspoken. It will rest in the quality of your resume which must be put together to reflect your true worth. This is why it's so important to address your entire skill base to see what added value you can bring to the company over and above fulfilling the job description. You must also address the success you have had, which is why our questionnaire goes into so much detail over these questions. Even if you have been unemployed, you have still had successes in life. It doesn't matter that you weren't in employment at the time. These are important pointers to your worth to a potential employer and will also form the basis of the questions you'll be asked at the interview. You will therefore have plenty of opportunity to elaborate on your achievements and you should take the opportunity with both hands and exploit it. A well prepared resume can add 10% - 15% to the salary the company is prepared to offer - this based on the quality of the resume alone.
It goes without saying that the way you present yourself at the interview will have a marked effect on all negotiations, whether about salary or anything else. If you look scruffy and unwashed you'll be doomed no matter how capable you are. These points might seem obvious, but they all impact on the outcome you want. You have to play to their rules, not yours. Remember the old maxim - "You only get one chance at a first impression." Actually this is not quite true with a job interview. Here you get two chances. The first is the resume which will lead to the forming of an impression before you personally have been met. The second is the meeting, which MUST back up and reinforce the original impression, or even improve upon it.
Part of your interview preparation must be to research salary levels and salary ranges for the job you're applying for. Don't be satisfied with a simple answer. You need to check whether there are variations across different industries too. Go to your interview armed with this information so that you know the boundaries of your negotiations, that is to say, the minimum to accept and the maximum to ask for.
Another source of important advice is the recruitment or employment agency you have used (if you have used one that is!). There are three reasons for this.
1. They should know the going rate for the job.
2. The employer will have indicated to them what they are prepared to pay.
3. Agencies are often paid a percentage of the first years salary, so it's in their best interests to get you as much money as possible!
Now that you are armed with the ammunition for your negotiations, you need to sell yourself. Selling yourself is no different from selling widgets. And the same buying truisms prevail. People buy from people they like, and this will often over-ride price. Go to the interview prepared in every aspect. Be prepared to talk about your work, your family, your political attitudes, everything. But above all make them like you, and make them believe that you will add value to the company. In other words, you will be worth more to them than the amount they pay you. It is very important to understand that. Think about what you will generate and be ready to show them if the opportunity arises. Help them to understand that if they pay you X you will help increase turnover to Y - or whatever is an appropriate measure for the effect you will have on the business.
There is always more than one way to achieve your aim. Be flexible and you'll get what you want. You don't want to lose the job because of greed any more than the employer wants to lose the right employee through meanness. If you don't appear to be getting what you want, talk about starting salary and a review in three months with a view to an increase. Consider bonus payments too. Go to the interview armed with a number of solutions. Above all, don't put yourself in the position of having to think on your feet on the day. You will always come off the worse in those situations. Should that unfortunate situation arise, ask for time to think and say you'll get back to them within twenty four hours.
Salary and Benefits
Remember that you can be paid in both cash and kind and taken together, that is your total remuneration package. Consider the following negotiating points alongside a basic salary.
1. Company car
2. Health Insurance
3. Pension Scheme
4. Vacation package (though it's best not to talk about days off at your interview!!)
5. Bonus schemes
All the above can be used to increase the benefit to you, without it necessarily costing the employer much. Assuming that the tax disadvantages do not outweigh the financial advantages, a company car is normally of far greater worth to you than what it will physically cost the company to provide it.
Have you been made Redundant?
Have you been out of work for some time?
Please don't feel you have to accept a lower salary than the norm just because you may be coming from a position of redundancy or unemployment. Your worth is your worth, and your worth is a combination of you personally and the added value you bring to the business. Redundancy or unemployment should not impact on that at all. If you allow a lowered self-esteem which may have sprouted from this situation to lull you into accepting less than is fair, it will breed resentment and that will reduce your ability to give your best to your new employer.
The Salary Negotiations
At some point in your interview you will be faced with one or two inevitable questions. The right approach to both is essential if you are to succeed in your expectations.
* "How much did you earn in your last job?"
* "What salary would you be looking for were you to be offered
this position?"
Let's take each question in turn.
How much did you earn in your last job?
The utmost caution is required at this point. Most people move jobs to progress in their careers and to get more money. Your own reason may be one or both of these, but perhaps you are coming from a position of unemployment. In any event, you don't want to disadvantage yourself by being strapped to what you used to earn, unless you are only looking for a small increase in earnings. Your employer may well try to give you a salary linked to your last one rather than pay the rate for the job. If you were unemployed he might try to pay you the bare minimum he can get away with. Don't let this happen.
If you were unemployed or if there is a big difference between what you were earning previously and what you want now - 15% or more, then take evasive action! Put the answer on hold, and be bold about it. Negotiations are two way affairs. Not only are they interviewing you for a job, but you are interviewing them to see if you want to work for them also. Never forget that. You should say that you would prefer not to answer that question at the moment until you have a fuller understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of the job you are applying for. Say that you don't believe you would be comparing like with like and therefore what you were earning before is not relevant at this juncture. Whatever happens don't just give them your basic salary. Add everything you can to it, every possible benefit and give them the grossed up amount - but not until it suits you to do so.
Of course if you have not been earning you cannot answer the question. It may be obvious from you resume that you have been unemployed - but in any event that has no bearing on what you should be paid now. You should expect the market rate for the job. Because you've done your research before going for the interview, you will know what that is. Don't accept a penny less. Know what you're worth and hang out for it. If they want you, they'll pay for it. Of course you will have to start at the lower end of the salary scale, but never at less than that.
What salary would you be looking for were you to be offered this position?
You should have done your research on the salary ranges offered and therefore be in a position to give an informed answer. Unless you really are a top-notch prospect, don't pitch in at the top of the scale, but somewhere in the middle of the range. Speak to the recruiting or employment agent and ask their advice. You don't have to accept it, but they might have been given an indication by the employer of what they are willing to pay the right candidate. If you have been unable to determine the salary range beforehand, now is the time to ask the interviewer that question.
Now be bold. Refer them to your resume and experience and begin to tell then what you believe you're worth. Say, "You will see from my resume that I am very experienced in this field (or whatever) and I know I will add value to your business. I judge myself to be well worth X and I would be looking at least for this amount." The way you approach this could add thousands to your package so be bold and confident, but not cocky.
A word of warning - do not answer this question until you feel satisfied that they have the measure of your worth and that you have a complete understanding of the job on offer. If the question is asked too early in the interview, use the same delaying tactic as referred to earlier and say you would rather postpone answering until you have a better feel for the full responsibilities and expectation attaching to the position.
There is of course one further problem area and that is for a newly created post. What do you do then? Well in many ways it is just the same. Do your research on salary ranges across industries. Discover what others are being paid so that you have a basis for negotiation. It may well be that the employer is not too sure what the salary should be either. Perhaps the role will develop, and the job description change with experience. One solution is to agree an initial package and then agree to review it upward say in three or six months. Whatever is agreed, make sure it is in writing and incorporated into your contract of employment.
Summary
In summary, you must enter the interview phase as an equal party to the negotiations. Both sides need to see whether they like the other and can work together. Salary negotiations are also a two-sided affair. The employer wants your labour, skills and experience. In return you want some of his money. Turn the whole thing on it's head and ask yourself this question: If the employer were to say, "I'll pay you X, what are you prepared to give me for that?", you begin to see there are two sides to the negotiation. If you are offered a miserable amount of money, be prepared to say you'll accept it, but you'll only work three days a week! That should make the point that you are no fool and know what you're worth!! Seriously - there are clearly two sides and each must honor the other fairly. Don't allow all the balls to be in the employer's court where they so often seem to be left.
Be well prepared, clean, tidy, polite, diplomatic, forthcoming, focussed and determined. Enjoy the interview and may each side feel they have won.
And finally you might like to read this:
The 10 Commandments Of Salary Negotiations
By WALTER S. KELLER (Source = http://www.salaryexpert.com The Salary Expert)
While exploring new career options, I asked two neighbors who had made recent job changes what percentage pay increase they received. I was surprised when one told me 39%. When the second said his new salary was 46% higher, I realized that increases in job changing weren't limited to the 5% to 10% usually given for internal promotions and cost-of-living raises.
My neighbors did me a great favor. They opened my eyes to the truth in this statement: You can negotiate anything. Here are my 10 commandments for negotiating a new salary.
1. Research your profession's salary range. Check with recruiters in your field (even if you don't pursue their leads), competitors, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Internet, your local chamber of commerce and trade publications.
2. Select a target salary or total pay. You may not get the amount you want, but having a specific objective can help you get close.
3. Don't initiate salary discussions. Wait for the interviewer to bring the subject up, even if it's postponed to a second interview.
4. When asked for your salary requirements, say that they're "negotiable." Do the same on applications by writing "negotiable" in any box asking about salary details. If the form asks you to provide current salary, write, "to be covered during interview." This isn't being evasive, because without knowing details about benefits, how could you select a salary figure?
5. When asked for your salary requirements, reply by asking the interviewer to share the position's salary range. If your request isn't granted, excuse yourself politely and leave. (Would you want to work for a firm that won't respond to this legitimate request?)
6. Discuss benefits separately from salary. Your list of benefits can include insurance, tuition reimbursement, relocation payments, stock options, bonuses and outplacement upon termination.
7. Analyze all benefit packages with a family member or friend, or with an insurance, investment or bank professional. They'll provide you with an invaluable second opinion and may look at the offer more objectively.
8. Consider the cost of living if you're moving to a new area, and if it's higher, suggest that you be paid a differential.
9. In discussing why you deserve a substantial increase, use examples of your accomplishments that prove your value, not merely your experience. Comparisons to your current salary are irrelevant and should be avoided; you're talking about the benefits you'll bring, not your past salary, which you may have had no control over.
10. Always assume a firm's first offer is negotiable and never accept an offer at the interview. Express your strong interest, but state you always discuss decisions of this magnitude with advisers whose judgment you have relied upon for years. Tell your interviewer when you'll contact him or her with your decision.
By following these commandments, you'll increase your chances of receiving a pay increase well into the double-digits.
Mr. Keller is a consultant with CareerPro, a career consulting firm based in Willow Grove, Pa
The Resume Workshop
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posted 01-21-2006 11:38 AM
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WATER
1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
4.! One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzz short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
And now for the properties of COKE:
1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days
3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China.
4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.
9. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
For Your Info:
1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid.
Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about
4days.
Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.
2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup(the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials.
3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about20 years!
Now the question is, would you like a coke or a glass of water?
Have A Great Day and Share It With Others
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