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Methamphetamine (Meth) is an illegal stimulant. It is commonly referred to as crank, speed, ice, crystal, glass or, when crystal meth is smoked, snot. Crystal meth is simply a highly purified form of the drug. A street term for using meth is “tweaking.”

Technically, meth belongs to a class of chemicals called amphetamines. Members of this class include some familiar names: dexadrine (dextroamphetamine),  benzedrine (levoamphetamine), and methedrine (methamphetamine). Some of these you may recognize as the active ingredients in nasal inhalers. Less technically, meth falls into a class of drugs commonly called uppers. Meth can be smoked, injected intra-venously, snorted, or swallowed. Injection is a frequently used method for those who are addicted and require high doses. Within 5-10 seconds of injecting or smoking the drug the user experiences an intense “rush” or “flash.” When smoked, meth may exert its effects for up to 24 hours. Ingesting (swallowing) meth produces effects over about 15-20 minutes.

Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive drugs known. Addiction has been reported after a single use and it is destructive both physically and emotionally. It can be made in simple clandestine laboratories, which can be housed in a motor home, house, hotel room or even in the trunk of a car, and it is produced from commonly available materials. Because it is easy to produce, easy to sell and so addictive, it is the fastest-growing “recreational” drug on the street. Its addiction and use are often associated with other crimes such as burglary, robbery, shoplifting, forgery and theft including credit card and identity theft and, of course, prostitution. Addicts will literally do anything to pay for their habit.

Ingredients often used to make meth include cold and allergy medicine (pseudoephedrine, e.g. “sudafed”), rubbing alcohol, matches, salt, gasoline additives, drain cleaner (e.g. “Red Devil lye”), brake cleaner, anhydrous ammonia, iodine, camera batteries, kerosene, gasoline, muriatic (hydrochloric) acid, paint thinner,  and campfire fuel. Discarded containers of these materials are often found in the vicinity of meth labs. Equipment and supplies include coffee filters, funnels, aluminum foil, laboratory equiment and vessels such as retorts and stills, coffee makers and propane tanks.

Signs of Meth Use :

•  Stimulated movement and speech (hyperactive, staccato, “motor mouth”, agitated)

•  Dilated pupils

•  Feelings of intense excitement and euphoria

•  Lack of sleep, no desire to sleep

•  Increased energy

•  Mood swings, irritability, nervousness

•  Increased heart rate and blood pressure

•  Chest pain, heart palpitations, hot flashes, dry mouth, sweating

Signs of Long Term Use:

•  Mental Confusion

•  Deteriorating school grades or work performance

•  Aggressiveness, violence, emotional lability

•  Weight loss (women & young women sometimes start the drug for this)
•  Sores on face, arms (”crank bugs”)

•  Diarrhea, vomiting

•  Hallucinations, paranoia

•  Tremors or shaking, convulsions
•  Staying awake for long periods (e.g. several days)
•  Sleeping for long periods, sometimes days (after being awake for long periods)

•  Hypertension

•  Palpitations, cardiac arrhythmia

•  Dental decay

Anyone who has children old enough to chew gum has had to find out the hard way how that it sticks to hair, carpets, clothing, the inside of your dryer or some other place that you wouldn’t want gum. If you find yourself with gum stuck in your carpet there are several ways to remove this mess without ruining your carpet.

One popular way is by using a bag of ice to freeze the gum and then peel it neatly out of the carpet. This can be done by placing the ice on the gum for fifteen minutes or so to freeze it solid then the gum should peel away from the fibers. This might be a good method to start with since you’re not introducing any new liquids or products to the carpet to clean the gum from it.

A faster way to freeze the gum and remove it from your carpet is by using a can of air meant to clean your electronics. These cans are meant to be used right side up, but if you shake them or turn them upside down you will find they become cold. Turning the can upside down while spraying the gum will spray a shot of liquid onto the gum that freezes it instantly. Once the gum is frozen you can whack it with whatever is close by (hammer, umbrella handle, broom or whatever) so that it shatters into pieces and then you can vacuum it up or pick up the pieces.

Goo-Gone is a product you can purchase to remove gum and other sticky substances from your carpet and other furnishings. This is an oily product that cuts through the gum in no time. The stickiness is completely removed with a little rubbing.

If you don’t have any of these products and ice isn’t working for you, there is always peanut butter or shortening. These work on hair and on carpets. Putting a little oil in the gum and rubbing it in will help to break up the elasticity in the gum and it removes it. If you use this method you have to clean the area well immediately after getting the gum out of the carpet. Baby oil, vegetable oil, butter and any other oily substance works just as well. On the downside, this can also stain the carpet with the oils involved, so be very careful and make sure to test this in an inconspicuous area before you begin. Trading gum for an oil stain isn’t very helpful.

Some people have good results with steam. Using a high pressure steam cleaner can remove the gum and any stain that it might leave. If you are using a rented steam cleaner you may have to go over the area many times and in the end bend down and use your fingers to pick up the gum once it is loosened.

Scrubbing with multipurpose cleaners or a spray foam carpet cleaner can also work. Be careful when scrubbing, you don’t want to damage the carpet’s fibers when you are removing the gum.

Before trying any of these methods, make sure that the products you have chosen to use won’t damage the carpet. Test them on an inconspicuous area to find out if they will stain or damage the carpet fibre before going straight for the gum. Every carpet is different and will react differently to certain products. Take your time and be patient when trying to get the gum out, rushing will only make the mess bigger.
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There is nothing wrong with leaving spills, dirt, and stains on your computer case. After all isn’t that what the case is for, to protect the electronic components inside from spills and dirt? This is true, but there are still parts of the case that need to be cleaned and checked if you want your computer to live a long and prosperous life.

Unless you like looking at dirt everytime you look at your computer, you should go ahead and clean those spills, stains, and dust off of the case. You can do this with just about any cloth and cleaner. Do not use highly abrasive cleaners that might ruin or mar the surface and do not use solvents on plastic. A wet sponge will even work. Just make sure that the cleaner or any liquid does not seep into the inside through cracks and vents. If there is any possibility that you are going to get that messy, turn off and unplug the computer first and wait to turn it back on until any liquid has had a chance to fully dry.

After you have wiped off the outside, it is time for a little inspection. Look at the blades of the fan in the back of the computer. Also look at any vents. Is there dust there? Is there a lot of dust and grime caked on to it? If so, that is an indicator that the inside also needs to be cleaned (I will tell you how to do that in next week’s article - How to Clean your Motherboard).

Some clean environments never have to have the inside cleaned. Some need it cleaned monthly. When I lived in Russia, even though I didn’t notice it, the air was not clean. The fan on the computer would cake up with dirt and grime after about a month of use. And so I would have to clean the fan, vents, and inside monthly. If I had let it go for several months without cleaning, the fan would have stopped working and the computer would have overheated. Where I now live in the US, the air is clean and I have gone years without having to clean it. Again, the indicator of this is the blades of the fan and the vents. If they are dirty, they need to be cleaned.

You can do some of the cleaning from the outside. First, turn off the computer. Then get out the vacuum sweeper and using the hose, vacuum out the vents and the fan(s). If you have compressed air (you can purchase compressed air from your computer store), you may want to blow air in through the vents (or intake fan if you have one) to loosen the dust and suck it out using the vacuum. If there is still dust or dirt in the vents or on the blades of the fan, you can use a Q-tip to clean them.

If you do not have a vaccum, you can use compressed air alone. Always use short bursts to avoid moisture buildup. Start with the computer off and blow into every hole and vent. Then turn the computer on and blow everything except for the exhaust fan once again.

With the case clean, your computer will look nicer and with the fan and vents cleaned out it will breathe easier and run cooler.
Ray Geide
Author of Ray’s Computer Tips and many top computer software
Super Win Software, Inc.
http://www.superwin.com

During the summer months, many families and friends spend time relaxing and having fun in their new intex pool. There are several factors which should be taken into consideration regarding cleaning and general maintenance of your new pool.

Chlorine is one of the most popular ways of cleaning the water in a pool before use. This can be achieved either with chlorine crystals which are put in a container, in to the water before use or to use a chlorine generator which is similar to a pump but does the same job more efficiently.

It can be wonderful to have a large pool of clear warm water in the back garden with the sun shining down, but without proper car viruses and bacteria can have as much fun as you, causing people to become ill. Clear water can look great, the sound of it lapping against the sides and the thrill of kids having fun, but without adding proper sanitary chemicals, that clean water isn’t as clean as you may think.

There are many accessories you can buy for Intex pools and similar items for other makes of pool. One of the most basic, but by far the least important is a pool cover. This stops leaves, insects and all sorts of nasties getting into the water when the pool is not in use. People have reported before, that they have seen birds sitting on the edge having a drink. This is quiet cute, but the lining to a pool is strong but still viable to be torn by claws from animals. Some pool covers come in the solar panel variety, which help heat the pool when not in use, and keep the heat in overnight.

Another cheap but good accessory is the pool skimmer, which is basically like a fishing net which allows you to remove any leaves, dirty which maybe floating in the water, without having to lean to far or actually be in the pool whilst cleaning. One great gadget is the pool vacuum which walks around the bottom of the pool, sucking up leaves and dirt a pool skimmer cannot remove.

The most expensive item, which does come with many pools, is the pool filter. This takes the water and removes any impurities and jets it back into the pool. Replacement filters can be fitted as a filter soon builds up dirt inside, just like a hover bag or car engine filter does the same.

All in all, maintenance is a very important factor to take into consideration when looking at intex pools for your back garden. With the accessories available, there is no reason to look over the fact that germs can cause illness and that’s the last thing you want in the summer when you are supposed to be having fun.

It seems that more and more things are being packaged and sold. Bottled water, for example, can sell for multiple dollars per small bottle, and people are willing to pay due to it’s purity and cleanliness.

But what about air? Some people think if we sell air it would be the end of the world.

The air is polluted, so why not purify the air and sell it in cans? Well, it has been done.

Looking through a catalog recently I found an advertisement for canned air! I always thought the name of that music group from the 60’s had a weird name - Canned Heat! Maybe they were ahead of their time.

You have to ask yourself - why would anyone want or need canned air?

A company is selling canned air, marketing to people who live in polluted areas. After a long involved dialog or polluting the earth, cigarette smoking and major cities cornering the market on toxic chemicals floating in the air, the company offered their solution. Pure - canned air!

To show how impressive they thought their product was you could even get a free sample of the air if you wish.

I thought seriously about ordering a sample. Imagine for only the novelty of having my own personalized can of air sitting on a shelf - and no less gathering dust!

The whole concept of a product like packaged air created some lively discussions among friends. One in fact did help pique my curiosity. Canned or portable air has been around for a while.

The original purpose for this canned air was for climbers allowing them to carry air rich in oxygen with them. back then it was not packaged as cans but in cylinders. They use it to fight altitude sickness.

In addition to this, canned air has been found for a long time in Japan, where they have oxygen bars. The air is pure oxygen, with a variety of flavors. Give me some Strawberry banana chocolate air please.

Canned air seems a bit extreme at this point (the air is polluted, but probably not that much. Instead, it may be a good idea to research air purifiers. Just don’t expect to be able to purify air and be successful in bottling it and selling it yourself.

Using something more along the line of a good air filtering system with HEPA air cleaners makes much more sense.

I guess Pink Floyd was ahead of their time also - in the lyrics they say “Breathe, breathe in the air, Don’t be afraid to care.”

“There have been numerous times where as a black mold specialist, people tell me I used bleach to clean this black mold and it now comes back. So many of us seem to never be able to get rid of soap scum and black mold. ”

A word of caution:

Bleach is not the answer for cleaning black mold. While some misinterpret natural cleaning products and use bleach, they are simply in for some trouble. The truth is bleach will remove the black mold. Although, it will only remove this mold temporarily because of the DNA of the black mold is not been destroyed and that is just the beginning..

Besides cleaning the black mold you really must focus on preventing the mold from coming back. Mold and mildew are pretty toxic, thus natural cleaning products or “Green” products are being formulated to solve these problems with out needing to evacuate your home while cleaning it.

Believe it or not, most natural cleaning products are not really that strong. This is the challenge of natural cleaning products. But before I jump into details let me explain what happens when you do get the right solution that can remove mold and prevent in one single solution.

As you probably know Green cleaning products are an excellent alternative to a safe environment. What happens with powerful natural cleaning products is applying a liquid solution that can settle on the surface of the problematic area and at the same time destroy the DNA makeup of the mold. Then you can apply that same solution over the area again to use the solution as a safe shield to cover the surface and prevent future amplification. Since the solution is a natural cleaning solution you have the luxury of using it as a maintenance product in the home, not harming you, your children, or your pets.

Bottom line is you need to understand natural cleaning products and be sure to use what professionals are using to clean black mold and mildew. Most contractors may be using the wrong solution or too harsh of a chemical thus that is why you pay them the dollars needed to get the job done correctly.

At the moment you can research some natural cleaning products to help you in your battle with black mold and janitorial cleaning. Better yet you can try a product with a full guarantee. If the problem is black mold then be sure to attack the source, break up the DNA, and use a prevention method. This is truly the only way to rid your self of black mold. Always try to use green cleaning products when in your home so you do not pose a risk with your health and if the mold problem is large do look into a professional to consult with.
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Don’t waste time crying over spilled milk!

Get to work quickly to blot up the excess and try to prevent it from being absorbed into the fabric and resulting in a stain.

If milk, milkshakes or ice cream is spilled on the carpet or furniture, grab some paper towels or very absorbent soft cotton rag. Blot up any that is still on the surface, and then press the paper towels or rags against it several times to bring out as much moisture as possible.

Any milk remaining in the material will spoil and you’ll be stuck with a foul odor for months so it’s important to act as soon as possible.

Keep in mind that milk, milk shakes and ice cream are organic and do not react favorably to cleansing agents with chemicals that may “cook” the milk right into the material you are trying to remove it from.

After you’ve blotted up as much as possible, grab a household sponge and wet it with clean, cold water. Apply the wet sponge over and over to the still wet stain, alternating with a clean paper towel.

Tips For Removing Milk Stains From Furniture

If the stained area is on a sofa or couch, it’s pretty difficult to get to the bottom of it. You can try using a wet-dry shop vacuum to remove as much moisture as possible from the padding. If this sounds like it might work (we don’t know what your situation is), flood the spot with clean cold water and allow it to penetrate for a few seconds - you be the judge. Then use the shop vacuum and suck up as much of the moisture as possible. Some steam cleaners also have wands or tools for upholstery. It’s worth a try to fill the reservoir with a cleaning solution or just plain cold water and go over the entire surface of the sofa, chair or carpet.

If the milk has spilled onto a scatter or throw rug, there’s not much of a problem unless the rug is too big to go into your washer or not made of washable material. However, in this case, we will assume you can throw the rug into the clothes washer. Fill the tub with cold water, soak for five or ten minutes, add detergent and allow it to go through a cycle. When the cycle is complete, take the rug out and examine it for staining. If it looks clean, go ahead and dry it as you normally would do.

Removing Ice Cream And Milkshake Stains

If the spill is from a milkshake or melted ice cream, it’s even more important to get at it right away with cold water. The sugar in the drink and ice cream makes a nasty, sticky mess and if it’s chocolate, it’s even worse.

Remember, milk is an organic product. Organic stains respond well to organic cleaners and brighteners. I often take garments out of the washer and don’t put them into the dryer at all. I hang them outdoors where the sun can draw the stain out and dry the material at the same time.

If the stain is stubborn, you may also sprinkle a little lemon juice on the stain while the fabric is still wet. Then go ahead and lay it where the sun can reach it. The lemon juice and sun together will lighten and brighten most organic stains unless they are old or have already been treated with a chemical that has cooked it into the fabric.

Another nice thing about using lemon juice is the fact that it acts as a nice deodorizer at the same time. Removing and Treating Sour Milk Odors

Speaking of deodorizer, another method that works well in some cases is using baking soda.

1. Blot excess milk with a sponge or paper towel.

2. Sprinkle baking powder on the stained area.

3. Using a small spray bottle of water, lightly mist the baking powder making sure it absorbs the water.

4. Allow the wet baking powder to dry overnight.

5. When it has completely dried, scrape off the excess; using a small brush, give it a light brushing to loosen the rest of the baking soda.

6. Vacuum the whole area.

7. If the stain remains, treat with lemon juice.

8. Allow the lemon juice to remain for about 15 minutes.

9. Then spray with water and blot with a paper towel

Wax can easily get into your carpet. Those times when you light up candles for birthdays, romantic dinners, anniversaries, special get-togethers and a host of other occasions are times when your carpets become victim to wax. Unless you know how to remove candle wax from carpet each time, don’t expect your carpet to remain looking nice and new.

You can use two techniques to remove wax from carpets: the icing technique and the scraping technique.

The Icing Technique

It can be a fun activity although I wouldn’t advice you take this on as hobby. For the icing technique, you’ll have to completed freeze the wax. As soon as you see wax on your carpet, take some ice cubes, put them in a plastic bag and place them over the wax. The ice cubes will make the wax harden and become even more solid.

After a few minutes, you can pick open the hardened wax with a blunt object. Do this to loosen up the wax. Next, vacuum over the carpet, making sure that waxy debris is removed from the carpet. If the vacuum doesn’t completely take off the wax, you can scrape the remaining wax with a blunt object. Do not use scissors, knives or sharp objects as they can damage the carpet fiber.

The Hot Iron Technique

You’ll need the following: alcohol, clean rags, rolls of paper, irons, sponges and putty knife. First, begin scraping off the bigger chunks of wax on your carpet. Next, place a sheet of paper over the remaining wax on the carpet. Gently sweep a hot iron across the paper. The wax should melt and attach itself onto the paper. Gently lift the paper. If you see a stain on the carpet, dab some alcohol on the spot and the stain should be gone.

You probably don’t need a dozen reasons to get yourself to purchase a motorcycle jacket . Just one look at the irresistible line of biker jackets which are available in the stores, you’ll easily fall in love with one.

But just so you know that a motorcycle jacket is not just for image’s sake, here are the top reasons why buying one is good buying:

A motorcycle jacket offers protection. This is the foremost important reason why any rider should purchase a motorcycle jacket. Jackets with its combination of armor and foam padding as well as patches on the shoulders, elbows and other high-impact areas, are able to give protection from cold, wind, heat and water. More importantly, it is the only thing that comes between a rider and the ground when crashes happen and thus protect the rider from abrasion and injuries.

A lot of people die every year in motorcycle related accidents, many seriously injured which could have been prevented or reduced only if the rider had worn protective gear such as helmet and motorcycle jacket. Studies point out how jackets can greatly minimize the gravity of injury, thus making jackets a necessary protective gear that all riders must have.

It provides comfort. This is true in the sense that riding would be a lot more comfortable if you’re not cold because of the weather or dripping wet after passing through a couple of water puddles on the way. With a motorcycle jacket, your body will also be protected from rain, road debris and many others making your ride a smooth one. The foam and padding in the jacket gives the rider a comfortable snug and cozy feeling as he rides the fast lane.

It is stylish. You can’t deny the motorcycle jackets are trendy and fashionable. Riders wouldn’t want to be caught wearing something outlandish that’s why this is an important reason to buy motorcycle jackets.

It makes you feel like a real motorcycle rider. If you’re a real motorcyclist at heart and your passion is to ride and hit the fast lane and become one with your motorcycle, then you’d know that riding will not be complete without your motorcycle jacket.

It’s a good wear even when you’re not riding. A motorcycle jacket can be a practical part of your wardrobe and you can don it anytime you want.
Motorcycle jackets are both stylish and practical. When a crash comes knocking at your doorstep, they can spell a difference between a serious injury and a minor one that you can just walk off

As with every major brand in this world, Coach has a problem. The counterfeits. These hurt the profit of the company and through their lower quality they also hurt the brand image. But the Coach designer handbag knockoffs not only hurt the company itself they can also cause major inconveniences to you. What’s so wrong with these knockoffs? Well, the real problem is that you are being cheated.

So how can you spot these Coach designer handbag knockoffs? The single and easiest way to deal with these is to look at the leather. The genuine Coach handbags really stand out at this point. Needless to say, if you see some “Coach” handbags made of fake leather, then you are dealing with a counterfeit.

But there are some cases where real leather is used. How should you go ahead in this case? How can you spot the knockoffs made this way? Well, you will simply have to look a bit deeper. You should start with the stitches. Why stitches you may ask. It is quite simple really. The guys from Coach are quality obsessed and all the stitches made by them are double and very durable. The outside of real Coach handbags may be remarkably alike to those Coach designer handbag knockoffs, but the interior will tell you the truth. So always take the time to actually open the handbag and see the craftsmanship within.

Of course, you may also choose to buy one of these knockoffs as the price can be consistently lower compared to a genuine. I strongly advise against that. You would only be cheating yourself. As someone used to say, we are too poor to afford cheap products. The handbag knockoffs are not only visibly less elegant, they are also considerably less durable.

A genuine Coach handbag will last you a lifetime, they are actually a wise investment. The Coach designer handbag knockoffs on the other hand are only a waste of money. They will break down fast, defects will show up very quickly and in the end you will only manage to make yourself look like a fool.

The Coach handbags have those prices for a reason. The quality of the craftsmanship, the quality of the materials used and the fantastic durability are the facts that matter in the end. So the bottom line is, never buy a knockoff unless that’s all you can afford. You deserve the genuine item and you shouldn’t settle for anything less.

If you’re after a genuine Coach handbag or purse for a bargain price, eBay can be a great place to look. You’ll get genuine Coach at prices as low as 70% off! Now you know how to spot Coach designer handbag knockoffs.
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