You were so right about the republican presidents being the ones to raise the budget. I watched the Rachel Madow show last night and she was showing how the republican presidents were the ones who spent more on their watch. than the previous demcocrat.

Reagan spent an astounding 189% more than Carter did. As a matter of fact every republican spent more than the democrat. I don’t understand why they allow the republicans to continue to say they are the fiscal responsible ones.

Tom

Lydia Wilen
Joan Wilen

Baking soda (the commercial name for sodium bicarbonate) is versatile and inexpensive. Unlike many products used around the house, it’s not a harsh chemical. Easy and effective ways to use it…
Odor absorber. You probably know that baking soda absorbs smells. You may even have an open box in your refrigerator. But did you know that humidity in the fridge causes a crusty layer to form on the surface, preventing the bicarb from doing its job?

Every few weeks, stir the box’s contents, and replace the box after two months. Don’t bother buying the newer peel-down “fridge” box — the original box works just as well and is cheaper. Pour the old baking soda down the sink drain with hot water to help break up grease that causes clogs.

Don’t limit the smell-neutralizing talents of baking soda to the fridge. Sprinkle it in smelly sneakers, on the bottom of garbage cans and in litter boxes. You can even sprinkle it on your dog — then brush or comb it out.

Underarm deodorant. When you have dried off after a shower, pour about a half teaspoon of baking soda in your left hand and distribute it on your right armpit. Do the same with your right hand and left armpit.

Bean degasser. Here’s how to make beans more tolerable — or make you more tolerable when you eat beans. Put dried beans in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Add one tablespoon of baking soda for every eight ounces of dried beans. Let the beans soak overnight on the counter. Next day, drain off the water, add fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender.

Roach and silverfish killer. Mix equal parts of baking soda and sugar, then fill jar lids and bottle caps with the mixture and place them around the problem areas. Next day, vacuum up the dead insects. Caution: Do not use this roach eradicator if you have children or pets who can get at it.

Microwave cleaner. In a one-quart microwavable bowl, mix two tablespoons of baking soda with one cup of water. Zap it in the microwave for three minutes. Using a paper towel, wipe off the condensed steam on the microwave’s inside walls and door. Finish by wiping it again with a damp cloth.

Car washer. Prepare a solution of one-quarter cup baking soda in one quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs and tar from car lights, chrome, windows, tires, etc.

Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Lydia Wilen and Joan Wilen, sisters who are folk-remedy experts based in New York City. The sisters are coauthors of many books, including Bottom Line’s Household Magic (Bottom Line Books, 800-678-5835, http://www.BottomLineSecrets.com/store).

That being said, I also think it’s another stroke of genius what the media is doing with the Toyota story, hmmm, suspect…seems to me that shitstorm i brought to you by the US govt to undermine loyalty and noteworthy support of Toyota by Americans (#1 car in US) and get us buying some US made (ha!) vehicles again, or am I paranoid? I hear Buicks are popular in Shanghai, good bc they’re not here, hahaha….

Ok, back to the bills, what a procrastinator : ) ZL

And now for you, Anonz, wow sweet pea, you sure know how to give rant when it’s necessary, where do I even begin? I got caught up in this first: ‘Israel’s Dubai assignment’ was that just loose wording or was that a US ‘assignment’ and was it possibly done purposefully to determine just how sophisticated Dubai’s systems were/are or what was the purpose of Israel’s ‘assignment’ if not what I just asked…hope that q makes sense…

Also, between the 2 rants it seems like we (that being the world and its citizens) are screwed bc all that you mentioned sounds like it stacks up to a war of armageddon proportions, is that what you see coming and is there really anything the economic non-elites can do bc if top repugs are that willing to sell out anyone/anything even their own country for more more more, what can the fleeced peons do to change any of it? Anything at all? No wonder true repugs loved Ronnie so much, that rat bastard started a whole mindset against the West, and he let Ollie take the fall as a decoy, you have to admit that was an outstanding stroke of genius by his handlers. How, with slick repug manuevers, are we supposed to keep Obama in office for that crucial second term??

Thanks for all the info, some of it I have guessed/surmised over the years and some of it is just plain mind-boggling.

Ok, I think my bill-paying on-line session has timed out better get back at so the lights stay on : ) hee hee

Luv, Zen Lill