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How Do I? – Questions 76 To 100

Frank Parker — Tue, 18 May 2010 01:51:53 +0000

The following are from Author Unknown – Edited By Frank Parker:

NOTE – The following suggestions have not been tried by myself so use at your own discretion!

Go To Questions 1 To 25

Go To Questions 26 To 50

QUESTIONS 76 TO 100:

Q76. How do I make my appliances really shine?

A. Give them a good clean with rubbing alcohol.

Q77. How do I remove stains from my tea/coffee cups?

A. Mix salt and vinegar into a paste, rub them inside and out and rinse.

Q78. How do I make my own furniture polish?

A. Make a mix of 2 parts olive oil to 1 part vinegar. Make sure it is warm when you use it.

Q79. How do I give my silver a good clean?

A. Clean them with toothpaste or baking soda.

Q80. How do I give my copper a good clean?

A. A salt and vinegar paste will work well here!

Q81. How do I give my diamond rings a good clean?

A. Clean them with an old toothbrush and toothpaste.

Q82. How do I clean my tarnished gold and silver?

A. Mix some water with some baking soda into a paste. Rub them with it, rinse, then dry them.

Q83. How do I reset a stone in my jewellery?

A. Put clear nail polish in the base wear the stone needs to go, reset the stone and let it dry.

Q84. How do I prevent costume jewellery tarnishing?

A. Put a thin coat of transparent nail polish over it.

Q85. How do I make my dishwasher get really clean?

A. Add some vinegar to it and let it dry.

Q86. How do I get rid of scratches on my furniture?

A. Dip a cotton bud in some machine oil or coloured shoe polish and dab it on the scratches.

Q87. How do I make my wooden pegs last longer?

A. Boil them in a salt solution.

Q88. How do I make an emergency clothes brush?

A. Wrap some sticky tape around your hand with the sticky side facing up (not too tight now!).

Q89.

A. Seal them in a plastic bag, wrap them in tin foil then put them in your fridge for a few days.

Q90. How do I stop my clothes catching on my wooden hangers?

A. Put a coat of clear nail polish on any splinters or rough edges.

Q91. How do I make a pincushion that sharpens my needles?

A. Make a pincushion with steel wool as the filling.

Q92. How do I make a good wool preserver?

A. Wrap some wool around a moth ball for storage.

Q93. How do I sew slippery material easily?

A. Put a bit of waxed paper onto the seam, sew then pull the paper away when you have finished.

Q94. How do I make my knitting run smoothly?

A. Cut off a leg from an old pair of old nylon tights and put your ball of wool into it. Your wool will flow out now free from any tangles.

Q95. How do I get rid of shiny bits on my trousers?

A. Mix a solution of 1 part vinegar to 4 parts of water into a bowl. Soak a cloth in it, wring it out and place over the shiny part of the trousers. Now press lightly.

Q96. How do I make heavy duty thread?

A. Use dental floss.

Q97. How do I prevent my nylons from yellowing?

A. Add some baking soda to your wash .

Q98. How do I get my velvet to look like new?

A. Brush it well and then hang in a steamy bathroom.

Q99. How do I get rid of knots on my jumpers?

A. Rub a piece of sandpaper lightly over the jumper’s knot.

Q100. How do I remove lint from my wool?

A. Get a damp sponge and touch the wool lightly.

How Do I? – Questions 51 To 75

Frank Parker — Tue, 18 May 2010 01:41:52 +0000

The following are from Author Unknown – Edited By Frank Parker:

NOTE – The following suggestions have not been tried by myself so use at your own discretion!

Go To Questions 1 To 25

Go To Questions 26 To 50

Go To Questions 76 To 100

QUESTIONS 51 TO 75:

Q51. How do I stop my burn from blistering?

A. Apply ice cubes to the burn immediately.

Q52. How do I remove ink stains from my carpet?

A. Mix some milk and cornstarch to a paste and apply it to the stain. Let it stand for a few hours then brush it off.

Q53. How do I dry shampoo my pet?

A. Rub some baking soda into its fur and brush out. It will smell great!

Q54. How do I put a shine on my windows?

A. Rub them with a nylon tights then use a blackboard rubber to shine them.

Q55. How do I thread my needle easily?

A. Dip the tip of the needle in some clear nail varnish and let it dry.

Q56. How do I easily clean my nail file?

A. Press a piece of sellotape onto it and rip it off, dirt and all!

Q57. How do I get rid of scorch marks?

A. Wet the scorched area and cover it with some cornstarch. When it is dry brush it off.

Q58. How do I rid of the smell of fish on my hands?

A. Rub some butter on your hands or wherever the smell needs to be removed.

Q59. How do I rid of the smell of onions on my hands?

A. Dampen your hands and rub them with bicarbonate of soda all over.

Q60. How do I keep and use overripe bananas?

A. Mash and freeze them. You can use them for making cakes etc.

Q61. How do I boil a cracked egg?

A. Add a bit of vinegar to the water.

Q62. How do I keep my fridge clean?

A. Pour a bit of bicarbonate soda on a damp sponge.

Q63. How do I keep my car windscreen frost free?

A. Mix 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water and pour over the windscreen.

Q64. How do I make my dry batteries last longer?

A. Seal them in a plastic bag, wrap them in tin foil then put them in your fridge for a few days.

Q65. How do I remove wax from my candle holders?

A. Put them in your freezer and soon the wax will just peel off.

Q66. How do I get scratches off a plastic watch face?

A. Dip a cotton bud into some clear nail polish remover, rub it over the watch face and the scratch will disappear.

Q67. How do I clean my glassware?

A. Clean them with some stale tea. If they spot, soak them in buttermilk, let them dry then wipe them off.

Q68. How do I clean carved furniture?

A. Clean them with an old toothbrush dipped in some furniture polish.

Q69. How do I remove ink from varnished furniture?

A. Rub them with a cloth dipped in a mix of equal amounts of vinegar and linseed oil.

Q70. How do I remove the mildew smell from my luggage?

A. Put a bar of soap in before you store them.

Q71. How do I remove smoke and grease from my woodwork?

A. Paint the wood with a solution of starch and water then rub them until dry.

Q72. How do I get rid of rust on my chrome?

A. Rub it with some tin foil.

Q73. How do I get my enamel really clean?

A. Mix up a paste of salt and vinegar, wipe on and then wipe off.

Q74. How do I get rid of shoe polish on my clothes?

A. Wipe the stain with some carbon tetrachloride or rubbing alcohol then wash.

Q75. How do I get rid of cigarette stains from my china?

A. Dip a cork into some salt and then rub the china.

How Do I? – Questions 26 To 50

Frank Parker — Sun, 16 May 2010 01:33:40 +0000

The following are from Author Unknown – Edited By Frank Parker:

NOTE – The following suggestions have not been tried by myself so use at your own discretion!

Go To Questions 1 To 25

Go To Questions 51 To 75

Go To Questions 76 To 100

QUESTIONS 26 TO 50:

Q26. How do I make an ideal pin cushion?

A. Use a bar of soap. This will make sewing easier as your needle will just slide through the cloth.

Q27. How do I make my own metal polish?

A. Take some blackboard chalk and rub it into a piece of old cloth. Now rub it onto the metal.

Q28. How do I make a good cat/dog repellent?

A. Place some moth balls in areas where your cat or dog leave odours. They will avoid it as they hate the smell of moth balls.

Q29. How do I get my pet its appetite back?

A. Try a saucer of beer, it is quite well known!

Q30. How do I get rid of pet fleas easily?

A. Put a foam rubber pad in your pets bedding. Fleas can’t stand it!

Q31. How do I press ties quickly?

A. Hang them by your bath when you shower, the steam does the rest.

Q32. How do I get rid of staples?

A. Use an old nail clipper, this will work fine.

Q33. How do I get rid of bad odours in my waste disposal?

A. Throw a lemon in and let it be ground up.

Q34. How do I keep my salt free from moisture?

A. Put some pieces of ink blotter in your salt shaker (or try uncooked rice). This will soak it all up.

Q35. How do I make a simple cleaner for my spectacles?

A. Dilute some vinegar in water.

Q36. How do I easily clean my glass doors and mirrors?

A. Just rub them with a damp newspaper to make them shine.

Q37. How do I get rid of the smell in my ash trays easily?

A. Keep a small amount of baking soda in your ash trays at all times.

Q38. How do I get rid of lumps of paint in my paint tin?

A. Carefully cut out a piece of screen to fit inside the tin. This will float to the bottom taking the lumps with it.

Q39. How do I keep insects out of my paint tin?

A. Pour a little insect repellent in the paint, it works!

Q40. How do I prevent my vase of flowers colours from fading?

A. Use a few drops of chlorine bleach (watch you don’t spill any!) in the water.

Q41. How do I help my vase of flowers last longer?

A. Add an aspirin to give them longer life.

Q42. How do I save time cleaning up my paint tray?

A. Cover up the tray with aluminium foil, leave it for a while then throw the foil away.

Q43. How do I keep my piano keys looking new?

A. Always keep your piano lid open as the ivory will turn dark if it is exposed to darkness!

Q44. How do I remove grease from my carpet?

A. Pour an ample amount of baking soda onto the grease then brush it in. Let it stand for a day then vacuum it off.

Q45. How do I make an excellent insomnia formula?

A. Mix 1 tablespoon of powdered milk, 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of brewers yeast. Stir into a cup of warm milk and take just before you go to bed.

Q46. How do I make a famous diet formula plan?

A. Mix 1 tablespoon of safflower oil with 2 tablespoons of grapefruit juice. Take this just before meals.

Q47. How do I make my own beauty facial?

A. Spread some milk of magnesia over your face, let it dry then cover again. Once again let it dry then remove with a damp cloth then apply some warm olive oil, then apply some ice cold witch hazel.

Q48. How do I improve my IQ?

A. Hydrocotyle asiatica teas are a noted brain food.

Q49. How do I remove blood stains from my carpet?

A. Sponge the spot immediately with cold water, then use a bit of soap, rinse then dry.

Q50. How do I make my guitar really shine?

A. Rub some toothpaste on it, let it dry then buff it with a smooth cloth.

How Do I? – Questions 1 To 25

Frank Parker — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:56:58 +0000

The following are from Author Unknown – Edited By Frank Parker:

NOTE – The following suggestions have not been tried by myself so use at your own discretion!

Go To Questions 26 To 50

Go To Questions 51 To 75

Go To Questions 76 To 100

QUESTIONS 1 TO 25:

Q1. How do I remove a broken key from my lock?

A. Put some super glue onto the broken off part. Insert (watch your fingers!) and hold for a few seconds and this will pull out the rest of the key.

Q2. How do I remove a broken light bulb?

A. Stick a bar of soap into the jagged edges (watch your fingers!) and use the soap as an handle.

Q3. How do I remove a stubborn screw?

A. Heat it with a soldering iron for a few seconds first then pull with a pair of pliers.

Q4. How do I protect children from electrical sockets?

A. Keep a piece of electrical tape over them when not in use.

Q5. How do I keep glass doors safe from walking into?

A. Put a BIG decal on those glass and patio doors.

Q6. How do I stop nails from splitting the wood?

A. Blunt the sharp end of the nail before you use it by hitting it with an hammer.

Q7. How do I repair small holes in a screen?

A. Plug the hole/s with a clear nail polish, let it dry, then repeat until it is filled.

Q8. How do I straighten my retro collection of warped records?

A. Place a record between two sheets of glass and set it in the sun for a while.

Q9. How do I clean my retro collection of records properly?

A. Dip a record in a solution of detergent and water then rinse and wipe dry.

Q10. How do I make my own fireplace logs?

A. Roll up newspapers tightly in the shape of log and tie with string. Papers are wood, you know!

Q11. How do I remove car oil off my driveway?

A. Cover the oil with sand, let it stand for a few days, then sweep it off.

Q12. How do I keep my fish hooks from rusting?

A. Stick them in a cork and submerge them in some baking soda.

Q13. How do I make my sandpaper last longer?

A. Put masking tape on the back of the sandpaper.

Q14. How do I revive my old razor blades?

A. Put on some work gloves then rub them back and forth on the inside of a drinking glass.

Q15. How do I remove labels from bottles and jars?

A. Fill them with hot water and then submerge in hot water. The label will just fall off.

Q16. How do I cut glass without a glass cutter?

A. Put on some work gloves. Use tin snips and cut under water then smooth the rough edges with sandpaper.

Q17. How do I get the stamps off envelopes?

A. Put the envelope in the freezer for a few hours then flip it off carefully with a knife edge.

Q18. How do I get water out of my watch?

A. Strap your watch to a light bulb and turn on for a few minutes. The water drops will form a crystal. Take it off the bulb (it’s HOT so be careful!) and open up your watch and wipe it clean but be careful not to bend the hands.

Q19. How do I prevent snow from sticking to my shovel?

A. Coat your shovel with some car wax.

Q20. How do I tighten my loose hammer handle?

A. Soak it in used engine oil for a day.

Q21. How do I open up my zip when it is stuck?

A. Spray it with some shaving foam.

Q22. How do I give my car batteries a new lease of life?

A. Dissolve 1 Oz Epsom salts in warm water and add to each battery cell.

Q23. How do I easily untie a knot in my chain?

A. Cover the knot with a large helping of cold cream.

Q24. How do I make my new shoes more loose?

A. Cram some damp newspapers into the shoes and leave them for a few days.

Q25. How do I make my shoes slip – proof?

A. Take some sharp scissors (mind your fingers!) and scratch criss – cross shapes onto the soles.

3 Things You Must Include in Your Next E – book or Report – By Ian Del Carmen

Frank Parker — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:28:12 +0000

This article is initially intended for American readers so any prices stated below will be in Dollars! Some advice/links may be different for the UK e.g. tax laws etc. so you may have to search in your favourite search engine for more relevant local information!

3 Things You Must Include in Your Next E – book or Report – By Ian Del Carmen.

Many people are now using e – books and reports to promote their business. Sometimes those reports are aimed at turning the reader into a subscriber; sometimes to turn the reader into a customer; and sometimes to turn the reader into a purchaser of an affiliate product.

But whatever the reason you are writing an e – book or report, there are three things you should include every time:

1. A resources section:

Let’s say your e – book is about dog-training, and aimed at convincing the reader to join your membership site on dog training tips. Well, as well as writing about your site, you could also include other useful resources:

* Other sites that they might find useful
* Other reports or e – books that they might find useful
* Details of some of the best newsletters on dog training
* Links to Amazon for books or DVDs on dog training

And so on. And of course, any of these could be your products, affiliate products, or just normal links to normal sites.

If your e – book or report is rebrandable, you might even want to include details of the rebranding software that you’re using, with your affiliate link on it.

2. A “freebies” section:

As well as reading the report or e – book, let the reader know about other freebies they can get from you. These could be in return for joining your mailing list (if they have not already joined when they downloaded the report), or just a way of saying “thanks” to new subscribers.

Again, these freebies might include affiliate links or links to your own products. They might also be viral tools you use to promote your site, such as rebrandable e – books.

Or maybe you have a free “dog training hints” newsletter which offers small snippets of information based on your membership site. And you then use the newsletter to convert free subscribers into paying customers.

3. A “work in progress” section:

Do you have other sites that are perhaps not related to dog-training? Share those as well, in case some of your readers are interested.

Do you have forthcoming products that you want to promote (perhaps a dog-training DVD set to complement your membership site)? Write a little bit about those, and point readers to a lead-capture page for that product.

Maybe you’re interested in surveying readers of the report – let them know about the survey so that you can get some more feedback.

There you go, three things you can include in your report or e – book to help further promote you, your business, and your products.

Ian Del Carmen is an online business professional running his main site at http://www.ianDelCarmen.com

Make Your Ad Copy More Effective By Ian Del Carmen

Frank Parker — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:06:52 +0000

Make Your Ad Copy More Effective By Ian Del Carmen.

Telling a story or sharing product and service information is fine in an ad, But the bottom line is that you want to close a sale. The difference in an ad copy doesn’t have to be earth shattering. It can be very slight in fact. Here are ways to make your ad a little more effective come closing time.

1. TESTS: Make public knowledge the results of your product and service testing. Share how your items stand up against the competition; how durable they are, how safe. Discuss the quality and unique features. Let people know “why” they should choose your items. And present the material in a professional way with statistics, graphs, before and after photos or other graphic images and a well-written report or case study documented.

2. YOU: While you’re at it, let them know why they should choose you! Don’t hide behind a P.O. Box and Yahoo email address. Add your background information, a nice executive resume, testimonials from clients, work samples, community involvement projects, industry awards, educational courses you continue to take for self improvement, workshops and seminars you attend, etc. let people know who you are. Add a nice, professional photograph of yourself, too, if you like.

3. CHARITY: Tie in a percentage of your sales with one of your favourite charities. And make mention of this in your ad copy. This is a win-win strategy because your company gives back to society plus your clients read about it; it improves your image in their eyes and shares your concerns. And they give, too. Everyone helps each other.

4. GUARANTEE: Include a good, solid guarantee in your offer. For examples, look at the last thing you purchased and check out the guarantee. In a nutshell, make it a lifetime offer and / or give them back MORE than they gave you.

5. PS: Since most people look for this feature, add it! Say something in your P.S. – like give them a Bonus offer if they reply by a certain deadline. Or focus on your best reason why the reader should buy – and NOW.

6. CONTACT: Do include complete contact information – that works! Test any email addresses and telephone numbers before going to press

So next time you need to ace your ad copy, go back over what you wrote and tweak it here and there for improvements. Better yet, have a contest and invite your readers to do it for you! How’s that for a win-win solution?!

Ian Del Carmen is an online business professional running his main site at http://www.ianDelCarmen.com

England Forever Video’s – What They Have Done!

Frank Parker — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:25:43 +0000

The phenomenal Fred Head offers you a montage of clippings showing the decline of England under the influence of the Scottish invaders at Westminster.

9 Tips for Beating Loneliness During the Holidays!

Frank Parker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:26:53 +0000

If you’re going to be alone during the holidays and you have clinical depression, you’re looking at a double whammy that could do a number on you before the end of the year. By Christmas Eve, your depression voice might be telling you that you’re a sad loser – unless you come up with some countermeasures. Keep these suggestions in mind:

(1) If you’re alone because someone close to you has died, or because your marriage or relationship has ended, realize that it’s normal to feel sadness and grief. It’s OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can’t force yourself to be happy just because it’s the holiday season.

(2) Ask yourself – are you actually okay with being alone during the holidays, but feel that you should be spending it with other people? We’re all bombarded with images of happy families spending time together during the holidays. Remember that as wonderful as it can be to be with family, it’s also very stressful.

(3) Sometimes it’s better to be on your own than the alternative. I remember one horrible Thanksgiving that I spent with my boyfriend and his mother (who I was meeting for the first time.) For some reason that I never figured out, she loathed me on sight. As I was eating the less than sublime food, I’d look up and see her glaring at me. After about an hour, I felt that spending Thanksgiving home alone with Swanson’s frozen turkey dinner was the plan I should have gone with.

(4) Don’t tell yourself that it’s not worth decorating or cooking when it’s just you. Trust me, the lack of any festivity will make you feel more depressed. What’s wrong with……

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The Informant – 7 Myths Of Bipolar Disorder!

Frank Parker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:26:33 +0000

Even as I cracked up through most of “The Informant!” starring Matt Damon, I came away from the movie a tad irked at the way manic depressives are portrayed. Geeze, I thought, hearing all the snickers in the theatre when Mark Whitacre (Damon’s character) was asked if manic-depression ran in his family, I wonder how many people associate bipolar disorder with criminal activity and pathological lies … as if being diagnosed with manic depression zaps a person of his conscience and good judgment.

The stigma is already so thick. Do we really need to poke fun at a condition that is so brutal to manage?

With that in mind, I thought I’d list some common misconceptions of manic depression from John Grohol’s “9 Myths of Bipolar Disorder”… you know, in case anyone out there really thinks we act like Mark Whitacre.

You can get to his original post by clicking here. Here are seven of his myths:

Bipolar disorder has been the focus of attention in recent years, as a new slew of psychiatric medications have been developed to help treat it. Such medications drive pharmaceutical marketing and increased educational efforts surrounding bipolar disorder (for better or worse).
But many myths surround bipolar disorder — what it is, what it means, and how it’s treated. Here’s to busting a few of the most common ones.

1. Bipolar disorder means I’m really “crazy”:

While bipolar disorder is a serious mental disorder, it is no more serious than most other mental disorders. Having a mental disorder doesn’t mean you’re “crazy,” it just means you have a concern that is negatively impacting how you live your life. Left unaddressed, this concern can cause a person significant distress and problems in their relationships and life.

2. Manic depression is different than bipolar disorder:

Manic depression is simply the old name for bipolar disorder. The name was changed to more accurately describe the type of mood disorder it is — someone who experiences swings between two poles of mood (or emotion). Those two poles are mania and depression.

3. I’m feeling better since taking my medications, which means I probably don’t need them any more, right?:

Wrong. Once a person starts feeling better because of the medication, they often discontinue taking the medication, leading to an eventual relapse. This is a common problem in the treatment of bipolar disorder and is something professionals like to call “treatment compliance.” This is just a fancy way of saying……

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Petitions – Stop Gender/Age Discrimination In The Borders, Immigration & Citizenship Bill!

Frank Parker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:26:13 +0000

The Borders, Immigration & Citizenship Bill requires all those born abroad to a UK mother prior to 1983 to register with the UKBA and pay an exorbitant fee (presently in excess of £500) before they can apply for a UK passport. Anyone born in the same circumstances after 1983 or at anytime to a UK father can simply complete a passport application without the need to register. The registration/fee is required regardless of country of residence so that even someone who has lived in the UK for most of their lives, is a taxpayer, a home owner and has known no other country, still has to register and pay the fee.

Click here to sign this petition NOW!

I was asked by a friend on Twitter if I could sign the mentioned petition and I gladly obliged as this is just so wrong! This is what he said to me, “I have to register & pay £540 to claim my British citizenship by descent. If my Father was British I could claim without paying the registration fee! ”

Doesn’t seem right at all does it?! Click here to see his Mom’s blog, pop by, say hi!