Chatter July 27, 2011

More than 50% of thepeople in the world havenever made or receiveda telephone call.

Rats and horses can'tvomit.

The "sixth sick sheik'ssixth sheep's sick" issaid to be the toughesttongue twister in theEnglish language.

If you sneeze too hard,

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Yakitori"Traditional yakitori is made with beef, but is great with pork or chicken too. You will need to adjust the cooking time depending uponthe meat or poultry you use for the skewers"

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INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 tablespoons white sugar2 green onions, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 pound sirloin steak, cubed

DIRECTIONS:In a glass or plastic bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice,sesame seeds, sugar, green onions, garlic, and ginger.

Thread the meat onto skewers. (If you are using wooden skewers, soakthem 30 minutes first.) Place the skewers in a plastic or glass containerjust large enough to hold them, and pour the marinade over the meat,turning to coat well. Cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.

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you can fracture a rib.

If you try to suppress asneeze, you can rupturea blood vessel in yourhead or neck and die.

If you keep your eyes

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Rats multiply so quicklythat in 18 months, tworats could have over amillion descendants.

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Did You Know?Lactose intolerance occurs when an individual is unableto fully digest the milk sugar, or lactose, in dairy prod-ucts. Also known as lactase deficiency, lactose intoler-ance is not typically dangerous but it can be veryuncomfortable. Many people, in fact, have low levels oflactase, but most would not know, as there are nonoticeable symptoms or signs. Those who do feelstrange after consuming dairy and feel they might belactose intolerant should know that symptoms such asdiarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps, bloating, and gasare some of the signs of lactose intolerance. These signsand symptoms typically appear within 30 minutes totwo hours after consuming dairy. When a person is lac-tose intolerant, that's because the cells lining the smallintestine are not producing lactase, which attaches tomolecules in the food a person eats and breaks theminto two simple sugars -- glucose and galactose -- whichare then absorbed into the bloodstream. However, withinsufficient lactase, food moves into the colonunprocessed, where it then interacts with normal intes-tinal bacteria, an interaction that often results in theaforementioned uncomfortable symptoms.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Reserve judgement foranother time, Aries. Whensomeone needs your advice,simply offer it instead of lec-turing on what should havebeen done.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21There's not much you can sayor do to change someone'smind. Instead of gettingworked up about it, simplymove on to someone who ismore receptive.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, few things rile youup more than dishonesty. Butdon't allow this person to getthe better of you. Take thehigh road instead.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, it's alright to tellsomeone the truth.However, sometimes youhave to soften your words.Not every person is recep-tive to brutal honesty at alltimes.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, when you introduce anew idea, expect it to be metwith some opposition.However, later in the weekothers will start to see themerits of the idea.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22The saying goes, "If youcan't beat them, join them."For you, Virgo, these arewords to live by this week.Don't be the odd personout; join with the group.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, check your figuresagain because somethingsimply isn't adding up inyour finances. You may needto ask a friend to go overthings with you again.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, although you haveattacked a problem frommany angles, you can't seemto come to a resolution.Someone will offer the "ahha" moment this week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, boredom mightreign early in the week, butthere are plenty of memo-rable activities on the hori-zon. Surround yourself withfriends.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, it is OK to remi-nisce about old times, buttrying to relive your youth isnot advantageous. Thisweek, make a few new mem-ories that you can be proudof.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, even though othersaround you don't always actas you would hope theywould, you have to look atthe merits behind theiractions. Don't be critical.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20A problem proves a toughnut to crack, Pisces. You'llfind a way to get to the cen-ter of the issue and resolvethings by the weekend.

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There are a few reasons people may pass up on owning a black dog.

* Dog breeds, such as dobermans and rottweilers, are dark in color.People may assume that all black dogs tend to be aggressive orprotective. In fact, it is often the way a dog is raised that dictatesits disposition, regardless of the dog's color or breed.

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* Because they do not show up well in film and in photos,Hollywood often chooses lighter dogs over black dogs. This canmake people believe that black dogs are unpopular.

* Black dogs have often been condemned in folklore. People mayhave visions of lurking, hulking black dogs preying on livestock orhaunting shadowy corners. Like black cats, black dogs can seemominous.

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Hi Reena, I was asking a clerk in our local store, about cola for cook-ing, and he had never heard of it. Where can I find it? Secondly, what I have found most excellent for mosquitobites is to put a teeny dab of toothpaste on the bite, andyou can forget all about it. It works like a charm, believeme. And, for burns, to hands, or fingers, or whatever,when we are working around the kitchen, I always put myfinger(s) under cold water for a minute, then dab thatwith a towel, to get most of the water off, and then I puton some lavender oil (available in all health stores). Yearsago, two men were working in some kind of lab, and oneof them burnt his hand, and automatically pulled hishand away, and inadvertently put it into a bowl of laven-der oil. It healed right away, with no scarring, or anything.I am loving your book!Sincerely, Gordon

Hi Gordon,Thank-you for the great solutions! With regards to cola,this refers to; No Name, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Diet Cola etc.The combination of carbonic, citric and phosphoric acidscan be used for making; chili, BBQ sauce, brownies, andcooking/marinating meat.

Hi Reena,We moved into a new home. I would like to clean thebasement floor. It is untreated, that is there is no sealanton it. What cleaning solution should I use on it?Darlene

Dear Darlene,Assuming that your basement floor is concrete; mix onehalf cup bleach, one quarter cup baking soda, 2 tbsp.borax and 8 cups warm water. Let sit for 10 mins. Scrubwith club soda. If you are opposed to bleach, you cansubstitute the same amount of 3% hydrogen peroxide.When the floor is clean, seal.

Hi Reena,Heard you on the radio today but I could not get throughbefore the show ended. Root weevil (strawberry I think)have gotten worse inside our house over the years, I kill

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Dear David,Strawberry root weevils look like large wood ticks. A sin-gle female can lay up to 400 eggs, and this challengeneeds immediate attention as they sometimes wanderinto houses by mistake as accidental invaders. Householdaerosol insecticides are not very effective for controllingweevils, your best bet is to vacuum them up as soon asyou see them. Secure a plastic bag over the vacuum noz-zle when not in use so that weevils do not escape. If prob-lem persists, contact an exterminator.

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Apples, not caffeine, aremore efficient at wakingyou up in the morning.

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All US Presidents haveworn glasses. Some justdidn't like being seenwearing them in public.

Pearls melt in vinegar.

The three most valuablebrand names on earthMarlboro, Coca Cola,and Budweiser, in thatorder.

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A crocodile can't stickit's tongue out.

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Most people are busy balancing family life and careers. This canmake mealtime challenging. Sometimes it seems easier to gothrough the drive-through lane of the nearest fast-food restaurantthan to spend time in the kitchen. But making dinner doesn't haveto be time-consuming or difficult.

Arriving home from work at 6:30 p.m. andthen thinking about making dinner leavesmany people feeling stressed out. It is possi-ble to create healthy meals the entire familywill enjoy with planning and smart time man-agement in the kitchen.

Here are some tips that can make for easiermeals in a snap.

* Mark the calendar. Sure it may seem like apage right out of the school cafeteria opera-tions, but planning at least two weeks ofmeals in advance can alleviate the toughestpart of meal creation -- deciding on themenu. This enables a person to shop for allof the ingredients and stock up the pantryand the refrigerator. Come mealtime, it'ssimply grab and cook.

* Prep in advance. Some people like to spendSunday afternoon pre-cooking items thatwill be used during the week. For example, one can bake chickencutlets that can be used for a variety of meals later on. Or slice anddice items so that the preparatory work is done. Package into indi-vidual baggies or bowls for later use. Sometimes the longest timespent on meals is the prep work.

* Take some shortcuts. Not every meal that is cooked needs to beentirely from scratch. Mix fresh-made elements with store-boughtoptions. For example, serve barbecued flank steak with preparedsalad greens from your grocer's refrigerated section and cornbreadfrom their bakery.

* Consider breakfast foods. Breakfast foods tend to cook faster and

with less prep work than others. One night a week serve pancakes,French toast, omelettes, or Belgian waffles. It's easy and tasty.

* Invest in a slow cooker. Slow cookers cook food on very low heatfor several hours. Many now feature programmable displays so aperson can punch in the cook time and the slow cooker will auto-

matically shut off when done. Individualscan come home after a long day of workand school with an entire meal fully cookedand ready to eat.

* Stir-fry satisfies. Meats and poultry cutinto smaller strips and pieces will cookmuch faster than an entire steak. Pair thiswith favorite flavors, such as ginger andteriyaki and seasonal vegetables (fresh orfrozen) and serve over rice or noodles.There are dozens of stir-fry recipes a personcan create with a little experimentation.

* Have leftover night. One night of the weekcan be set aside for leftovers to clean outthe refrigerator. Simply reheat and serve,letting each member of the family concocta buffet-style meal, featuring a little of thisand a little of that.

* Make-your-own. Foods that involve partic-ipation are enjoyable and often fast. Tacos, fajitas, personal pizzas,nuggets and dipping sauces -- all of these options are quick to makeand eat. Plus, they get the kids involved in meal preparation.

* Pastas a plus. A pot of pasta can be boiled in 7 to 10 minutes. Inroughly the same amount of time, it is possible to put together asauce to top the pasta, whether oil and garlic, tomato or somethingcream-based. Pasta should be the go-to dish when a person is shorton time and needs a hearty meal.

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