BEWARE
Just last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public parking area. As we drove away I noticed a sticker on the rear window of the car. When I took it off after I got home, it was a receipt for gas. Luckily my friend had told me not to stop as it could be someone waiting for me to get out of the car. Then we received this email yesterday:
'**WARNING FROM POLICE*****BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE-- NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)'***
Heads up everyone! Please,keep this circulating... You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into Reverse.
When you look into there rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of he rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.
And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!
**BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.***
If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later. And be thankful that you read this blog. I hope you will. tell this to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want this to fall in to the wrong hands.
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| Here are a few pepper raising tips gleaned from veterans: When transplanting peppers, place about three paper matchsticks around the plant's rootball. The sulpher will help the plant. After transplanting peppers, mix a mild Epsom Salt solution and spray it on the leaves. It results in larger, crispier fruits. Except in very hot climates, cover the soil surrounding chili pepper plants with black plastic to increase the soil temperature. Chilis thrive on hot soil temperatures |
| Lights out. Over a period of time, leaving lights on when they are not needed can add up to a considerable waste of energy. Good habits are just as easy to form as bad habits and turning off lights is a habit. Yes, it takes a little effort and discipline, but it can be done. Sometimes problem areas, such as closets, are more difficult to control by habit. This problem can be overcome by installing time delay light switches in closets. They can be set for automatic turn-off after being on for a specified period of time. Also, timers can be placed on lamps that are often neglected. Window leaks. During periods of cold weather, run your hands around the edges of your windows to see if you can feel cold air coming through. If so, there are a number of steps to be taken to minimize the problem. First make sure there is an airtight seal between the window trim, the wall, and the window. If there is not, caulk all cracks shut and paint over them. Also examine the exterior for the same problem. If cracks exist there, caulking is the solution once again. If older windows leak between the sashes and the frame, consider storm windows or window replacement. Make sure double hung windows are not only closed, but locked as well. Window locks not only provide security, they also keep the window closed tightly. |
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| 3 sticks of softened butter 3 cups of sugar 5 eggs 3 cups of all purpose flour 1 teaspoon Lemon extract 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Three-quarters cup of 7-Up Cream butter. Add sugar, then one egg at a time. Add flour gradually, then add extracts. Add 7-Up on low speed. Pour into greased tube pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for one hour. When cool, sprinkle with 10x powdered sugar. This cake can be frozen even with powdered sugar on it. Wrap in foil, freeze and thaw when company's coming. |
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| Few plants are more difficult among the more popular garden plants than roses. They can be as problematic as they are beautiful. However, following a few good guidelines can make rose cultivation a little easier and rewarding. Starting with the right species of rose is important. Having a friend give you one of their own root roses can often lead to inferior quality. It is usually better to get a rose that is budded or grafted from your local independent nursery or garden center. Also, the rosarian at your local nursery or garden center can often be the best source of information about the right species choice for your part of the country. Roses usually prefer direct sunlight for a good portion of the day. Make sure you select an open spot, or at least one that gets morning sun. The hot afternoon sun should be avoided if possible, especially on hotter climates. Roses, like most plants, will prosper in better soils. It should be well-drained, but also be able to hold enough moisture to supply the rose plant. A good amount of organic material in the soil is critical to the plant's success. If you are building your rose soil, be sure to go at least twelve inches deep. The soil's pH should be between 5.5 and 6.5. if outside that range, make the appropriate adjustment. Don't overplant roses. They should not be planted deeper than the crown. The crown must be above ground. Make sure the plant has strong, healthy stems and remove weak stems before planting. Make the planting hole twice as wide as the plant ball and backfill around the rose with 50% original soil and 50% organic material or potting soil. Compact by hand, lightly watering as you go. Talk to the experts at your local garden center for the best rose fertilizer. Also, make sure you mulch your rose plants and protect them from freezing temperatures in the winter by mulching well above the crown. In very cold areas, the plants should be covered during the worst months of winter. |
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