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		<description><![CDATA[How To Be A Gangsta (In 5 Simple Steps)
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1. You have to master the swagger of your typical homie. Watch MTV for inspiration, then imitate the ridiculous walk of your favourite rap star.If you find yourself having difficulties, visualize yourself with a massive case of hemmorhoids, and/or a pickle shoved up your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font size="4">How To Be A Gangsta (In 5 Simple Steps)</font><font size="3"><br />
by <a href="http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=746441">TW</a> from everything2.com</font></p>
<p><strong><font size="4">1.</font></strong> You have to master the swagger of your typical homie. Watch MTV for inspiration, then imitate the ridiculous walk of your favourite rap star.If you find yourself having difficulties, visualize yourself with a massive case of hemmorhoids, and/or a pickle shoved up your ass. A big pickle.</p>
<p><font size="2"><strong>Checklist:</strong></font></p>
<ul><font size="2"></p>
<li>Are your feet wider apart than your shoulders?</li>
<li>Do you have a decided backwards slant to your torso?</li>
<li>Do your knuckles hit the back of your calves?</li>
<p></font></ul>
<p><font size="2">If so, you can continue.</font></p>
<p><strong><font size="4">2.</font></strong> Language is very important. When attempting to fit in with the rap community, you must forget everything you have learned about the English language and how to speak it properly. It helps if you have some sort of speech impediment, preferably one which makes you sound like you have a mouth full of oatmeal at any given point. Remember, contractions are your new god. Practice at home, at the bus station, at school; anywhere you can.</p>
<p><font size="2"><strong>Translation guide:</strong></font></p>
<ul><font size="2"></p>
<li> <strong>yo&#8217;ma&#8217;ma</strong> = A derogatory term, used to insult your mother. (Note: this is supposed to incense you.)</li>
<li><strong>word, y&#8217;all</strong> = Something roughly equivalent to hello.</li>
<p></font><font size="2">Variations on this are many: what&#8217;up ho&#8217;mes; word to yo&#8217;ma&#8217;ma; yo y&#8217;all (pl. y&#8217;allz); what&#8217;up; what&#8217;da word from&#8217;da &#8216;hood; and others.</font></p>
<p><font size="2"></p>
<li><strong>you best be steppin&#8217;</strong> = You should leave, before the speaker decides to hurt you.</li>
<li><strong>I&#8217;m a gon&#8217;open a can of whoop&#8217;ass on y&#8217;all</strong> = I will beat you up.</li>
<li><strong>watch&#8217;or mouf, man</strong> = It would probably be a wise idea, when this is heard, to shut up.</li>
<li> <strong>mofo</strong> = Motherfucker, in the new hip short talk.</li>
<li><strong>I gots ta bounce</strong> = Roughly equivalent to goodbye.</li>
<li><strong>cruisin&#8217;</strong> = walking about aimlessly, shoving each other into old people and laughing uproariously, whilst calling each other mofos.</li>
<p></font></ul>
<p><font size="2"><strong>Checklist:</strong> </font></p>
<ul><font size="2"><font size="2"></p>
<li>Do you use four-letter words within 30 seconds of each other?</li>
<li>Can you drop a syllable off of every word without thinking about it?</li>
<li>Can you omit words such as &#8220;of&#8221; and &#8220;to&#8221; with ease?</li>
<li>Would you be unintelligible to your aunts or uncles?</li>
<p></font></font></ul>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2">If not, you&#8217;d better practice a little more. </font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="4"><strong>3.</strong></font> You&#8217;ll have to acquire a g&#8217; name. 2-Pac is a popular one, as is Biggie. (For more information, see &#8220;people&#8221; section below.) Or, there&#8217;s always shortening your name to the first letter of your first name, then adding an adjective. For example, there&#8217;s Lil&#8217; J, or Big R. You can also go with just the adjective: Slim, Shorty, etc. You&#8217;ll fit right in.</font></p>
<p><font size="2"><strong>Checklist:</strong> </font></p>
<ul><font size="2"><font size="2"></p>
<li>Does your name sound stupid?</li>
<p></font></font></ul>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2">       Well, since this is the only evident requirement, on we go.</font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="4"><strong>4.</strong></font>You&#8217;ll need to be hip to the rap gurus of the moment. A commonly idolized rapper, 2-Pac, was shot some time ago. In the &#8220;softcore&#8221; rap crowd, Ma$e and Puff Daddy are really cool. Busta Rhymes, Lil&#8217; Kim, Biggie Smalls (also dead), Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are also cult favourites. Feel free to mix &#8216;n&#8217; match at will. With the celebrities, come the &#8220;sides&#8221;. There&#8217;s Westside and Eastside. They have nothing to do with where you are on a map. To demonstrate your undying allegiance to the Westside, cross the two middle fingers on one hand, and wave that hand about profusely, whilst shouting &#8220;Wess&#8217;ide, man..Wess&#8217;ide!&#8221; This will go over big. The Eastside sign is formed by turning the previously-made W upside down, in the shape of an M. One will shout &#8220;Yo&#8217;mofos! Eass&#8217;ide rules!&#8221; or something of that ilk. Make sure, before you attempt the hand signs, that you&#8217;re with a group of the same patriotism, or else you&#8217;ll get a can of whoop&#8217;ass opened on you. Y&#8217;all, rather.</font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Checklist:</strong> </font></font></p>
<ul><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"></p>
<li>Can you name the past five rap stars to have gotten shot?</li>
<li>Can you wave your hands about with sufficient fury to give yourself carpal tunnel syndrome?</li>
<li>Are you scared of your own idiocy?</li>
<p></font></font></font></ul>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">Let&#8217;s hope so. These are crucial before moving on to the last section.</font></font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font><strong>5.</strong></font> G&#8217; clothing is rather simple. For pants, all you need to do is cruise the local mall until you find a really fat person. Check out the waist size on his jeans, then head to the nearest store playing rap music to buy a matching pair. They must also be long. You&#8217;ll know you&#8217;ve made a good buy when you have three yards of fabric bunched about your ankles. You must wear them low-slung as well. The prerequisite, an assumed few pairs of cool boxer shorts, should be mostly hanging out. But to complete your lower half, you must own a stylin&#8217; belt. The purpose of this belt is not altogether clear, save for it holds your pants firmly against your upper thighs and restricts movement, making the rap strut easier. Trust me. As for what kind of pants to wear, army pants (in any, and all, colours), jeans, tearaways and cargo pants will all do nicely.</font></font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">On your top half, you should wear shirts which would fit the fat man at the mall. At the same store where you bought your pants, you will find the bright colours that are a necessity to successful gangsta dress. Oranges, yellows, and greens are especially good. T-shirts are acceptable, provided they have sleeves that reach halfway down your forearm, and that they come at least halfway down your thigh. Sweatshirts should be almost as long, and have either Nike or Fubu emblazoned across the front. Never, EVER get caught dead in a sweater. Jackets are easy. All you need is something that&#8217;s shiny, bright, and looks like it would fit a 300-pound Eskimo, as well as be suitable for said Eskimo&#8217;s environmental surroundings.</font></font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2">For shoes, again, Nikes and Fubus are the best. Reeboks and Adidases are fine for the beginning g&#8217;. They have to have cost at least $150, and be shiny and bright. You might as well forget how to tie knots, because the gangsta who ties his shoes up, gets beat up. You can accessorize with one of those key chain straps (the ones that circle your neck) that seem to be all the rage. It must say Fubu on it, of course. A hat is good, as long as it&#8217;s got one of the previously-mentioned trade names on it. Turn the hat sideways for extra respect. That&#8217;s spelled R-E-S-P-E-C-T. You can always go with a handkerchief as well, with the hat or alone. Snoop Doggy Dogg wears one, if you need celebrity reinforcement.</font></font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><strong>Checklist:</strong> </font></font></font></p>
<ul><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"></p>
<li>Could you put on 200+ pounds and not have it be noticed while dressed?</li>
<li>Could you fit your entire family into one single pantleg?</li>
<li>When you walk, are you perpetually close to tripping/falling over?</li>
<li>Is your shirt long enough to cover someone seven feet tall?</li>
<p></font></font></font></font></ul>
<p><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"> It appears, with the above questions answered affirmatively, that you&#8217;ve completed the tutorial and are now a fledgeling gangsta, prepared for the wide world of rap. Happy g&#8217;ing! </font></font></font></font></p>
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		<title>How to create a ghetto fabulous custom made wedding gown</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We know custom made usually goes with expensive and what better time to want to show off and impress than your wedding. In order to keep this impressive, you must never tell anyone that in fact you made it yourself.
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&#8220;custom&#8221; made =  oohh, girl, the bride looks ravishing!
&#8220;home&#8221; made = that scandalous ho must [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We know custom made usually goes with expensive and what better time to want to show off and impress than your wedding. In order to keep this impressive, you must never tell anyone that in fact you made it yourself.</p>
<p><strong>Remember</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;custom&#8221; made =  oohh, girl, the bride looks ravishing!</p>
<p>&#8220;home&#8221; made = that scandalous ho must be kidding.</p>
<p>Now there are a few dilemas here, making a fabulous, yet multpurpose wedding gown that can take you from walking down the aisle 1 minute and ready to be put into stirrups or even a c-section the next,  without missing a musical beat and without any fuss of undressing.  Plus, we want to keep the maternity wedding gown fairly simple and easy to sew.</p>
<p>I would also like to mention that this project can be done in under 3 hours and 20 bucks leaving you plenty of time and money to shop for accessories.</p>
<p>materials:</p>
<p>3 yards of the shiniest white satin you can find (rednecks can substitute flannel here, but it doesn&#8217;t drape as nicely)</p>
<p>elastic, enough to go around your chest 1 time and your belly twice.</p>
<p>trim or ribbon, shinier that the satin, silver is nice, gold is better and rhinestones are De Bomb. (rednecks may substitute printed ribbon with the confederate flag, a ford truck, a moose head or anything they wish for the rhinestones.)</p>
<p>Now, standing up, hold the top of the material to your chest, and measure how much needs to be cut off from the bottom. Remember to leave an extra foot at the bottom for mistakes and seams. Before you chop the shiny fabric off, make sure you are satisfied with the length. For an added dash of maternity sexiness, you can cut it a bit shorter to show more leg.</p>
<p>Fold over the top 2 inches of fabric across the entire topside of material to create a flap that is wide enough to fit your elastic. put your elastic in the flap and sew the flap down making sure to not sew over the elastic since it should move. Basically, this is just like making a curtain with a flap for the curtain rod.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://corroboratory.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/curtain.jpg" title="curtain.jpg"><img src="http://corroboratory.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/curtain.jpg" alt="curtain.jpg" align="right" hspace="5" vspace="5" /></a>** Timesaving tip** If you have a white, shiney curtain, just go ahead and use that the top is already sewn for you!</p>
<p>Now for the bottom. Cut the fabric straight up from the bottom to give you a fabulous slit to show off your legs, also, it helps with walking. Be sure to cut high enough to tease your future father-in-laws imagination, but not too high as to alienate the wife and your future Mum. You may wanna practice on a Barbie here before you hack it for real.</p>
<p>You are now ready to sew up the back. Sew the 2 sides together straight up the back to get a snug fit in the rear.</p>
<p>*** style tip*** your booty is as big as ever</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://corroboratory.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/ghetto_prom_dress.jpg" title="ghetto_prom_dress.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://corroboratory.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/ghetto_prom_dress.jpg" title="ghetto_prom_dress.jpg"><img src="http://corroboratory.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/ghetto_prom_dress.jpg" alt="ghetto_prom_dress.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>show it off by making the dress a bit tighter in the hips.</p>
<p>Now the tricky part, again, you may need to practice on the Barbie a few times before attempting.</p>
<p>Put on the dress, now you must mark where the cut out goes, make the midriff cutoff as small or as large as you like, remember, the larger the cutout, the more belly skin will be shown and the easier medical access will be to your belly, just in case you do go into labor during the ceremony and a c-section is needed. also, mark the dress top if you would like to take it in a bit at this point.</p>
<p>Cut the middle section out of the dress, but DO NOT dispose of the fabric. fold the oval piece of fabric in 1/2 and cut in the middle to make 2 1/2 ovals. Those will make some stunning cuffs. Sew a flap, just like the cleavage part of the dress around the entire midriff cutout, insert elastic and tighten for some fab ruffles to accentuate your waistline.</p>
<p>To finish off the dress, sew the trim onto all the cut edges for that &#8220;polished&#8221; look. Remember, this is custom made so you can not have any frayed edges, make sure the trim covers them all. Use 2 rows if you must, the shinier, the better.</p>
<p>To finish your cuffs, use the same method of inserting ribbon into a sewn flap as you did with the elastic. String in the ribbon and tie in a bow around wrist.</p>
<p>No worries, this fabulously stylish design works for just about any size woman and accommodates a few extra inches in the waistline perfectly.</p>
<p>Below is slightly sexier version of the ghetto fab wedding gown</p>
<p style="text-align: center">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://corroboratory.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/ghetto-fabulous3.jpg" title="ghetto-fabulous3.jpg"><img src="http://corroboratory.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/ghetto-fabulous3.jpg" alt="ghetto-fabulous3.jpg" /></a></p>
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		<title>How to spot a meth user</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;tweaking.&#8221;
Technically, meth belongs to a class of chemicals called amphetamines. Members of this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 &#8220;tweaking.&#8221;</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Ingredients often used to make meth include cold and allergy medicine (pseudoephedrine, e.g. &#8220;sudafed&#8221;), rubbing alcohol, matches, salt, gasoline additives, drain cleaner (e.g. &#8220;Red Devil lye&#8221;), 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.</p>
<p>Signs of Meth Use :</p>
<p>•  Stimulated movement and speech (hyperactive, staccato, &#8220;motor mouth&#8221;, agitated)</p>
<p>•  Dilated pupils</p>
<p>•  Feelings of intense excitement and euphoria</p>
<p>•  Lack of sleep, no desire to sleep</p>
<p>•  Increased energy</p>
<p>•  Mood swings, irritability, nervousness</p>
<p>•  Increased heart rate and blood pressure</p>
<p>•  Chest pain, heart palpitations, hot flashes, dry mouth, sweating</p>
<p>Signs of Long Term Use:</p>
<p>•  Mental Confusion</p>
<p>•  Deteriorating school grades or work performance</p>
<p>•  Aggressiveness, violence, emotional lability</p>
<p>•  Weight loss (women &#038; young women sometimes start the drug for this)<br />
•  Sores on face, arms (&#8221;crank bugs&#8221;)</p>
<p>•  Diarrhea, vomiting</p>
<p>•  Hallucinations, paranoia</p>
<p>•  Tremors or shaking, convulsions<br />
•  Staying awake for long periods (e.g. several days)<br />
•  Sleeping for long periods, sometimes days (after being awake for long periods)</p>
<p>•  Hypertension</p>
<p>•  Palpitations, cardiac arrhythmia</p>
<p>•  Dental decay</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;t want gum. If you find yourself with gum stuck in your carpet there are several ways to remove [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;re not introducing any new liquids or products to the carpet to clean the gum from it.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have any of these products and ice isn&#8217;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&#8217;t very helpful.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Scrubbing with multipurpose cleaners or a spray foam carpet cleaner can also work. Be careful when scrubbing, you don&#8217;t want to damage the carpet&#8217;s fibers when you are removing the gum.</p>
<p>Before trying any of these methods, make sure that the products you have chosen to use won&#8217;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.<br />
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		<title>How to clean a computer case</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing wrong with leaving spills, dirt, and stains on your computer case. After all isn&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is nothing wrong with leaving spills, dirt, and stains on your computer case. After all isn&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;s article - How to Clean your Motherboard).</p>
<p>Some clean environments never have to have the inside cleaned. Some need it cleaned monthly. When I lived in Russia, even though I didn&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>With the case clean, your computer will look nicer and with the fan and vents cleaned out it will breathe easier and run cooler.<br />
Ray Geide<br />
Author of Ray&#8217;s Computer Tips and many top computer software<br />
Super Win Software, Inc.<br />
http://www.superwin.com</p>
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		<title>How to clean an Intex pool</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;t as clean as you may think.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;s the last thing you want in the summer when you are supposed to be having fun.</p>
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		<title>How to cure bad air</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s purity and cleanliness.
But what about air? Some people think if we sell air it would be the end of the world.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;s purity and cleanliness.</p>
<p>But what about air? Some people think if we sell air it would be the end of the world.</p>
<p>The air is polluted, so why not purify the air and sell it in cans? Well, it has been done.</p>
<p>Looking through a catalog recently I found an advertisement for canned air! I always thought the name of that music group from the 60&#8217;s had a weird name - Canned Heat! Maybe they were ahead of their time.</p>
<p>You have to ask yourself - why would anyone want or need canned air?</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>To show how impressive they thought their product was you could even get a free sample of the air if you wish.</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;t expect to be able to purify air and be successful in bottling it and selling it yourself.</p>
<p>Using something more along the line of a good air filtering system with HEPA air cleaners makes much more sense.</p>
<p>I guess Pink Floyd was ahead of their time also - in the lyrics they say &#8220;Breathe, breathe in the air, Don&#8217;t be afraid to care.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>How to not screw up when cleaning black mold</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;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. &#8221;
A word of caution:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;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. &#8221;</p>
<p>A word of caution:</p>
<p>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..</p>
<p>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 &#8220;Green&#8221; products are being formulated to solve these problems with out needing to evacuate your home while cleaning it.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.<br />
Discover a natural cleaning products for black mold that kills and prevents future breakouts of black mold by changing the DNA make up of the mold.<br />
Educate yourself on black mold so you are safe from the spores creeping up on you.</p>
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		<title>How to remove sour milk stains</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t waste time crying over spilled milk!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Any milk remaining in the material will spoil and you&#8217;ll be stuck with a foul odor for months so it&#8217;s important to act as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that milk, milk shakes and ice cream are organic and do not react favorably to cleansing agents with chemicals that may &#8220;cook&#8221; the milk right into the material you are trying to remove it from.</p>
<p>After you&#8217;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.</p>
<p>Tips For Removing Milk Stains From Furniture</p>
<p>If the stained area is on a sofa or couch, it&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>If the milk has spilled onto a scatter or throw rug, there&#8217;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.</p>
<p>Removing Ice Cream And Milkshake Stains</p>
<p>If the spill is from a milkshake or melted ice cream, it&#8217;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&#8217;s chocolate, it&#8217;s even worse.</p>
<p>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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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</p>
<p>Speaking of deodorizer, another method that works well in some cases is using baking soda.</p>
<p>1. Blot excess milk with a sponge or paper towel.</p>
<p>2. Sprinkle baking powder on the stained area.</p>
<p>3. Using a small spray bottle of water, lightly mist the baking powder making sure it absorbs the water.</p>
<p>4. Allow the wet baking powder to dry overnight.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>6. Vacuum the whole area.</p>
<p>7. If the stain remains, treat with lemon juice.</p>
<p>8. Allow the lemon juice to remain for about 15 minutes.</p>
<p>9. Then spray with water and blot with a paper towel</p>
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		<title>How to remove wax from carpet</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;t expect your carpet to remain looking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;t expect your carpet to remain looking nice and new.</p>
<p>You can use two techniques to remove wax from carpets: the icing technique and the scraping technique.</p>
<p>The Icing Technique</p>
<p>It can be a fun activity although I wouldn&#8217;t advice you take this on as hobby. For the icing technique, you&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>The Hot Iron Technique</p>
<p>You&#8217;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.</p>
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