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January 2014 Vol 9 Iss 1
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 Germaphobes 101: Expert Tips to Stay Healthy
 Famous State of the Union Addresses
 What’s Cool About January Besides the Weather?
 The Tournament of Roses Parade
 Who Wants to Win?
Germaphobes 101: Expert Tips to Stay Healthy
(BPT) - The chilly weather is here along with the dreaded cold and flu season. While even the
most avid germaphobes can't stop every germ from reaching their family, you can take extra
precautions to keep a healthy home. Follow these expert tips to get rid of germs altogether.
Clean Kitchens: According to the National Sanitation Foundation, more than 20 percent of
foodborne illnesses come from mistakes in the kitchen. The bacteria that could be in the raw
chicken you're cutting up for tonight's casserole can instantly spread once you wipe your hands
on the dish towel. So here's how to stay vigilant:
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Stop sponges from spreading bacteria. Replace them regularly and wash them thoroughly
with soap after using. You can also kill harmful bacteria by tossing a damp sponge in the
dishwasher or by zapping it in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds.
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Wipe down countertops, faucets, refrigerator and oven handles, cabinet knobs, light
switches and phones regularly with soapy water or disinfectant wipes.
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Often overlooked, the ice dispenser is a proven area of concern for yeast and mold, which
are a problem for those with allergies. To properly clean, turn the icemaker off, empty the
ice and wash the bin with mild dish soap and warm water.
Bacteria-Free Bathroom: Hot, humid areas are breeding grounds for bacteria. Even small
surfaces like the bathroom faucet handle can be home to 6,267 bacteria per square inch,
according to WebMD. Keep the bathroom cleaner by:
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Attack shower gunk by cleaning tiles, shower curtains and doors with an all-natural
cleanser; not bleach which can eat away at grout. For extra cleaning power, heat diluted
vinegar in a bowl and pour into a spray bottle. To prevent mildew and mold build-up in
the shower, leave the shower doors open when not in use.
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Keep surfaces clean and disinfected-to reduce the spread of stain and odor-causing
bacteria. Did you know on an unprotected surface, bacteria can double in number every
20 minutes?
Healthy Home: It's also important to tackle the rest of the house. These tips that will keep
harmful germs and allergens from spreading:
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Clean your vacuum cleaner’s upholstery tool and brush roll. Rather than sucking up
allergens, these attachments could be spreading them.
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The washing machine is swarming with bacteria that can find their way onto your clothes
- and you. Kitchen towels and undergarments are the biggest culprits and can harbor
bacteria which detergent doesn't kill. To prevent harmful germs from spreading, combine
these items together and wash with hot water and non-chlorine bleach. Take extra
precaution by cleaning the washer out with a disinfecting wipe after washing a load in hot
water.
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A dusty ceiling fan can send dust mites scattering. Ceiling-fan dusters are a quick and
easy way to get this job done. This should be done every other month if you use the fan
year-round.
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JANUARY
Cool Blogs, Sites &
Online Resources to
Check Out!
http://dp.la/
The DPLA draws on materials from public libraries
to feature rich virtual exhibits of a fascinating range
of subjects. Everything is presented succinctly with
the ability to drill down for more detail. There are
almost 2.4 million artifacts available via search,
timeline, and map views.
http://pixlr.com/
Meet Pixlr. It may not be as powerful as
Photoshop®, but considering that it’s free and that it
works entirely within your web browser, it gives you
a surprising number of important image editing
tools. Pixlr Editor gives you standard editing
features. Pixlr Express allows quick application of
borders, collage creation, etc. Pixlr O’Matic give you
cool vintage photo effects. Release your inner
photog. Give it a try.
Pharmacist Tip
of the Month!
HOW TO FLUSH AWAY SINUS ILLS
A technique called saline irrigation can help
people with chronic nasal and sinus conditions.
Researchers tested saline sprays (which squirt
saline solution into the nostrils) against saline
irrigation, a more rigorous nasal cleaning process.
Patients using saline irrigation were much less
stuffy and congested than those treated with
saline spray.
Saline irrigation probably works by thinning
mucus, decreasing swelling in the nasal passages
and removing debris, bacteria, allergens and
inflammatory substances from your nose.
Famous State of the Union Addresses: The Four
Freedoms Speech, by FDR
"In the future days, which we seek to make secure,
we look forward to a world founded upon four
essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of
speech and expression -- everywhere in the world.
The second is freedom of every person to worship
God in his own way -- everywhere in the world. The
third is freedom from want -- which, translated into
world terms, means economic understandings, which
will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life
for its inhabitants -- everywhere in the world. The
fourth is freedom from fear -- which, translated into
world terms, means a worldwide reduction of
armaments to such a point and in such a thorough
fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit
an act of physical aggression against any neighbor -anywhere in the world.
That is no vision of a distant millennium. It is a definite basis for a kind of world attainable
in our own time and generation. That kind of world is the very antithesis of the so-called new
order of tyranny which the dictators seek to create with the crash of a bomb." -- Delivered
January 6, 1941
Stamp Collecting
Jack Frost is No Problem
If you think that a frost is coming and you need
to protect your plants, just spray them with a light
coat of cold water in the evening. The water will
generate enough heat while it is evaporating to
prevent damage from the frost.
It is one of the world's most popular hobbies with estimates of up to 20 million collectors in
the US alone. Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical
aspects, and for the many different subjects that have been depicted on them, ranging from
objects and animals to historical figures and events. Whatever your interest, there are almost
always stamps that will complement that interest.
Stamp collectors are an important source of income for some countries who create limited
runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by collectors. The stamps produced
by these countries may exceed the postal needs of the countries, but may also feature
attractive tropical designs that many collectors would like to have in their stamp albums.
Postage stamp collecting began at the same time that stamps were first issued by their
country, and by 1860 thousands of collectors and stamp dealers were appearing around the
world as this new study and hobby spread across Europe, European colonies in the US and
other parts of the world. The first postage stamp--the Penny Black-- was issued by Britain in
1840 and pictured a young Queen Victoria. It was produced without perforations and
consequently had to be cut from the sheet with scissors in order to be used. While unused
examples of the Penny Black are quite scarce, used examples are common, and may be
purchase for $20 to $200, depending upon condition.
For more information on stamp collecting for beginners, visit Stamps.org/Starting-aCollection.
One of the first two Mauritius Post Office
stamps, this stamp was sold for approximately
$1.2 million in 1993.
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If you want the snow to slide off your snow shovel
with ease, all you have to do is save your empty
butter wrappers and wipe the shovel off before using
it.
What’s Cool About January
Besides the Weather?
January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian
calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days. It is,
on average, the coolest month of the year within most of the Northern
Hemisphere and the warmest month of the year within most of the
Southern Hemisphere. January is named for Janus (Ianuarius), the
god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman
mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua), January is
the door to the year. Traditionally, the original Roman calendar
consisted of 10 months, totaling 304 days, winter being considered a
monthless period. Around 713 BC, the semi-mythical successor of
Romulus, King Numa Pompilius, is supposed to have added the
months of January and February, allowing the calendar to equal a
standard lunar year (355 days). Although March was originally the
first month in the old Roman Calendar, January assumed that
position beginning in 153 BCE.
May Have a
Negative Effect
If you run out of salt or sand
to de-ice your walkway, try
using kitty litter. Keep the
cats in the house!
Thank You!
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customers and friends who graciously referred us to their friends and
neighbors last month!
Our business runs on the positive comments and referrals from people
just like you! We couldn’t do it without you!
A special thanks to all these fine folks who referred us…
Johanna Moore
Jan 1, 1934: Alcatraz Island Becomes a
United States Federal Prison
Alcatraz Island was first documented in 1775 by a Spanish naval
officer named Juan Manuel de Ayala. He and his ship the San Carlos
were the first Europeans known to have entered San Francisco Bay.
They named the island "La Isla de los Alcatraces", which translates
into "The Island of the Pelicans." In old Spanish, alcatraz meant
"pelican" rather than the modern Spanish translation of "gannet" (a
type of sea bird).
Alcatraz Island is home to the oldest operating lighthouse on
the west coast of the United States. Before becoming a federal prison
in 1934, it was home to early military fortifications. During the Civil
War, Fortress Alcatraz was home to a garrison of US Army troops and
had 85 cannons surrounding the fort. They were never fired
offensively during the war, though the island was used as an arsenal to
store firearms, and to hold captive Confederate sympathizers. After the
Civil War, plans to flatten the island and rebuild it with extensive
underground magazines and tunnels were scrapped, and instead, focus
for the island shifted to long-term detention for military prisoners. The
island was thought to be ideal for the purpose of a prison due to its
isolation from the outside world by the cold, strong and hazardous
currents of the waters of San Francisco Bay.
Alcatraz Island was acquired by the Department of Justice in
1933, and officially became a federal prison in August of 1934. During
its 29 years of service as a prison, the island housed many notorious
criminals, as well as provided housing for the prison staff and their
families.
The inmate who spent the longest amount of time
imprisoned on Alcatraz was Alvin "Creepy" Karpis, who spent 26
years on the island. He was a member of the notorious Barker Gang,
and was the last official "Public Enemy" to be captured. He also has
the distinction of being convicted of worse crimes than any other
inmate in the facilities' history.
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January 2014 Vol 9 Iss 1
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then hoping it will kill your enemies.”
― Nelson Mandela
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The Tournament of Roses Parade
The Tournament of Roses Parade is a classic American New Year's
celebration, consisting of a festival of flower-covered floats, marching
bands, equestrians and prestigious college football game. The annual
parade was first held January 1, 1890 in Pasadena, California.
Today, the Rose Parade is watched in person by hundreds of thousands
of spectators on the parade route itself, with millions more worldwide
watching on multiple television networks. The Rose Bowl college
football games was added to the day's festivities in 1902 to help fund
the staging of the parade.
The Rose Parade has followed the same route for many decades. The
2010 parade saluted the men and women serving America throughout
the world, with a four F-18 jet flyover at the beginning of the parade,
performed by pilots of the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter
Squadron 22. The 2012 Rose Parade will have 43 floats, 21 bands and
18 equestrian units (comprised of approximately 400 horses). It is
estimated that each float in the parade takes 60 volunteers working 10
hours a day for 10 days to completely decorate.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Who Wants To Win?
The winners of last month’s
Trivia Contest are…
Take our Trivia Challenge
and you could win too!
Nicky, Waipahu
Tom, Honolulu
Vickie, Waipahu
These winners were the first to correctly answer
our December Trivia Challenge:
When was the heirloom fruitcake baked that Jay Leno sampled
on a 2003 Tonight Show telecast?
C) 1878
This is one of our favorite parts of the newsletter! Each month
we’ll give you a new trivia question. The first three people who call
or e-mail us with the correct answer will win two FREE movie
tickets. Enjoy a night out on us with someone special in your life!
Take your best guess, then call or e-mail us at:
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This month’s Mega Trivia Question:
What year was Alcatraz Island first documented?
A) 1775 B) 1894 C) 1934 D) 1960
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