Lifehacker - Use Ketchup to Shine Copper, Fight Skunk Odor, and More - Food Hacks

Lifehacker - Use Ketchup to Shine Copper, Fight Skunk Odor, and More - Food Hacks: "# Shine your copper: The article claims that you can 'massage ketchup over the copper and watch it dissolve the tarnish away (thanks to the acid).' If you're dealing with an especially stubborn spot, try adding in a pinch of table salt.
# Get healthier hair: There are other foods that can do this—avocados, for one—but you can also use ketchup. Rub it in you hair, then let it linger for about 20 minutes before washing.
# Soothe wounds: Freeze ketchup packets—or for that matter soy or other packets—and place them over your finger and other small wounds. It's basically like a miniature version of those reusable, freezer-friendly ice packs."

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Ask yourself this; 'Are you a human being having a spiritual experience, or a spiritual being having a human experience? - Wayne Dyer, PhD

Falls Among Elderly Often Caused by Inner-Ear Imbalance - TIME

Falls Among Elderly Often Caused by Inner-Ear Imbalance - TIME: "Most likely, things start going awry simply due to advancing age, Agrawal says. Smoking, hypertension and diabetes are also associated with higher rates of inner-ear balance problems. Fortunately, the condition is easily diagnosable in the doctor's office: patients are asked to stand on a firm padded surface and close their eyes. Without the ability to use touch and vision to stay balanced, patients who suffer from an inner-ear problem promptly fall down. The addition of that simple test to annual physicals, Agrawal says, 'would likely save millions of dollars and lives.'"

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"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow."

BBC - Earth News

BBC - Earth News: "The oldest and largest trees within California's world famous Yosemite National Park are disappearing.

Climate change appears to be a major cause of the loss.

The revelation comes from an analysis of data collected over 60 years by forest ecologists."

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Segal's Law

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Earthquake fault much larger, more dangerous than thought | McClatchy

Earthquake fault much larger, more dangerous than thought | McClatchy: "Scientists believe a 9.0 quake rocked the Cascadia subduction zone, where two tectonic plates collide just off the west coast, on Jan. 26, 1700, producing a giant tsunami that hit Japan. A similar quake, which could produce a tsunami of 60 to 90 feet that would hit the northwest coast in 15 minutes or less, is considered likely, though scientists aren't sure when."

Study Detects Flu Immunity in Older People - washingtonpost.com

Study Detects Flu Immunity in Older People - washingtonpost.com: "Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. cases are in people between 5 and 24 years old. Less than 1 percent are in people older than 65, those most susceptible to typical seasonal outbreaks of influenza. Of the people ill enough to be hospitalized, 40 percent have been 19 to 49."

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Baskets reinforce lesson of kindness and humility - San Bernardino County Sun

Baskets reinforce lesson of kindness and humility - San Bernardino County Sun: "'Students have to do homework assignments that reinforce the lessons. Last month our theme was `honor.''

The baskets, filled with fresh flowers and candy, also contained a note about their 'mission to impact local neighborhoods with 2,000 acts of kindness.'

When Raeline Wray opened her door and saw the basket there, she thought it was a great gesture.

'I just thought this was so cool,' she said. 'I wonder how many people were having a bad day and found the little basket of candy on their doorstep and maybe just for a second forgot how bad the day was.'"

UPDATE: Utilities Test Google Software To Save Energy

UPDATE: Utilities Test Google Software To Save Energy: "A handful of electric utilities are rolling out software made by Internet giant Google Inc. (GOOG) as part of their 'smart- meter' programs in hopes it will help customers conserve energy.

Utilities including Sempra Energy's (SRE) San Diego Gas & Electric unit, Energy Future Holdings Corp.'s TXU Energy, and Integrys Energy Group Inc.'s ( TEG) Wisconsin Public Service Corp. are testing Google's software as part of programs to digitize their utility meters and relay usage information to the utility and to customers."

South Lincoln County News

South Lincoln County News: "The 2009 Oregon Boating Foundation’s schedule of sailing and kayak classes begins June 4.
These classes, previously taught through Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, have been a popular Newport event for many years. Sailing classes are divided into several age and ability groups and are taught by U.S. Sailing Certified Instructors."

On Charles Burke

Jim Rose forwarded this email from Frida Burke

Hi

Charles is coming along pretty well after surgery, he is walking 4 times a day but tires easily. However, his heart has a mind of it's own and the doc is having trouble regulating his heart beat and his blood pressure, which has been very low. So, he is still hooked up to all the monitors and gadgets they have available to keep an eye on him. He might get the chest tubes taken out tomorrow. No word on when he will be discharged and if he will come home or go to rehab for awhile.

Charles is in room 2311 bed #2 if you liked to give him a call, I'm sure he would be happy to hear from you.

Hospital # 541-768-5111

Frida

Thanks Ollie...

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Lifehacker - Repurpose a Squeeze Bottle for Perfect Pancakes - Kitchen

Lifehacker - Repurpose a Squeeze Bottle for Perfect Pancakes - Kitchen: "If your quest for the perfectly-shaped, drip-free pancake has lead you down the dark halls of infomercial madness, take note: all it takes is the re-purposing of a condiment squeeze bottle."