Copyright © 1992-2008 Glenn D. Littrel
www.glennlittrell.org
4/16/22
4/10/20
How2 Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer.
Still looking for a way to get your hands on some sanitizer? You can actually DIY.
Poynter Senior Faculty Al Tompkins explains:
“If the hand sanitizer you are using does not contain at least a 60% concentration of alcohol, there is a decent chance it is not effective at killing the coronavirus. Some popular brands don’t include alcohol at all.
“I used this recipe to make my own hand-sanitizer after local stores ran out. It is one cup of 91% rubbing alcohol and one-third cup of aloe. You have Purell. I have my concoction, which I call ‘Pure Al.’ If it were 100% alcohol, it would evaporate too fast and dry out your skin, chemistry experts warn.
Be careful to look at percentages and use aloe in order to avoid burning.
How to make your own hand sanitizer
Copyright © 1992-2020 Glenn D. Littrell www.glennlittrell.org
Poynter Senior Faculty Al Tompkins explains:
“If the hand sanitizer you are using does not contain at least a 60% concentration of alcohol, there is a decent chance it is not effective at killing the coronavirus. Some popular brands don’t include alcohol at all.
“I used this recipe to make my own hand-sanitizer after local stores ran out. It is one cup of 91% rubbing alcohol and one-third cup of aloe. You have Purell. I have my concoction, which I call ‘Pure Al.’ If it were 100% alcohol, it would evaporate too fast and dry out your skin, chemistry experts warn.
Be careful to look at percentages and use aloe in order to avoid burning.
How to make your own hand sanitizer
Washing your hands is the best way to protect yourself, but sanitizer is second best
Copyright © 1992-2020 Glenn D. Littrell www.glennlittrell.org
3/1/20
How to make your cell phone screens more efficient.
How to make your cell phone screens more efficient for onehanded operation:
Some people like to load up as many Apps on as few screens as possible for various reasons.
Onehanded swiping skills:
One common reason is to reduce having to execute a onehanded swipe to move from screen to screen. Some people accomplish this by using folders to try and load even more apps onto one screen to eliminate multiple screens. If you’re a person who always has two-hands free then you will never have to develop one-handed phone skills, but for most of us, onehanded skills are needed.
Tapping:
Efficient Onehanded thumb tapping is dependent on two things, how close the App your reaching for is to your thumb, and the size of your hand.
For people with large hands, Apps on your hand side of the page are going to be the hardest to tap. ie., Apps on the right side of the screen for righties and the left side of the screen for weird people, you know, lefties.
If you have small hands then reaching the far side of the screen may be difficult.
The point is that the side of the screen closest to your thumb and the far side of the screen for small-handed people should not contain Apps that are going to be accessed most often.
Identify your range of motion:
Don’t try to outsmart your thumb.
Most people can easily reach three rows and three columns with their thumb.
I am assuming your screen is set to 4 columns and 5 rows including the docking row. The docking row is the bottom row that is the same on all your screens.
Hold your phone in your hand, and note where your thumb is most comfortable. Chances are, it’s near the top-middle of the phone. Now determine how many apps can you tap easily. This is your thumbs range of motion and you should use it to establish the Primary Target Area for your most commonly accessed apps on each screen. Your lesser-used apps and all folders should not be in the Primary Target Area.
For me, it’s the second, third and fourth rows, and the left and middle columns.
The Home Page/Screen
The red box represents my Primary Target Area. I can easily reach all 6 of the Apps in the top two rows of this area. The third row of this area (white box) is the swipe zone. I leave this empty so that I can swipe without accidentally opening any Apps. The App outside of the Swipe Zone on the right side is not likely to be accidentally touched when I swipe because I have problems tapping in the fourth column because of the size of my hands. You know what they say about guys with big hands, don't you… "Big hands mean big gloves."
If you have a more deft touch than me you could probably make your swipe Zone smaller… making more space in the Primary Target Area for other Apps.
The black-bordered area is outside of my target area. This area is awkward for me to reach so I stick my visual Apps (Time and temperature) folders, and seldom accessed Apps in this area.
The yellow box is the docking row. Here I place my apps in the order of most likely to access going left to right.
The Middle Pages/Screens
My middle pages follow the same layout as my Home Page except for two differences:
1. The Swipe Zone is larger because, on the Home Page and the last page you are only swiping in one direction but on the middle pages, you will be swiping in both directions.
2. More importantly, the Home Page and the last page are usually where you initiate your first swipe, but if you have multiple pages you could be doing rapid repetitive swipes increasing the probability of accidentally opening any apps in the first or last column.
Also, note that I have my Messages App straddling the Primary Target Area and the non-primary target area (the red and black-bordered areas). The Messages App, the Hey Google App, and the Swipe Zone together are too big to fit in the Primary Target Area. By putting the Messages App partially in the Primary Target Area I can still swipe down and tap to access my messages without pushing the Hey Google App out of the Primary Target Area.
The Last Page/Screen
The Last page layout is identical to the Home Page except for the direction of the Swipe Zone.
By identifying your thumbs range of motion and establishing your Primary Target Area, limiting the Primary Target Area to your most accessed Apps, and establishing a Swipe Zone you ensure yourself a safer one-handed phone operation when it is needed. By using folders and placing them and your seldom-used Apps outside of the Primary Target Area you still can reduce the number of pages/screens you have on your cell phone.
About folders:
If you're going to put folders in your primary area then realize that there is a primary Area on all screens. So just create a new page and spread that folders contents over the new page's Primary Target Area.
Related Article:
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12/9/19
5 of the best keyboard shortcuts you probably aren't using | Ladders
It’s
safe to say you probably abide by the basics, but there are numerous keyboard
shortcuts you’re probably missing out on. (Seriously, there’s so much more to
the world of life-changing shortcuts than Command + F.)
Each
and every time you lift your hand off of your keyboard (or trackpad) to reach
for that mouse, you are wasting valuable time. It’s safe to say you probably
abide by the basics, but there are numerous keyboard shortcuts you’re probably
missing out on. (Seriously, there’s so much more to the world of life-changing
shortcuts than Command + F.)
Regardless
of whether you’re a Mac or a PC loyalist, we’ve got you covered. Here are five
of the best keyboard shortcuts you’re probably not using but definitely should
be.
1. Paste without carry-over formatting
Since
you’ve probably already mastered the basic copy-and-paste shortcut, this
keyboard hack is the next best thing. It helps you avoid any unwanted variance
in font size, typeface, bold treatments, you name it.
- Mac: Shift + Command + V
- PC: Control + Shift + V
2. Access the emoji keyboard
Who
doesn’t like to add an emoji or two to the end of their messages? Instead of
using the old-school smiley face (colon and closed parenthesis), use this
shortcut to access a full emoji keyboard. This way, you’ll never send a boring
message again.
- Mac: Control + Command + Space Bar
- PC: WIN + Period Mark
3. Quickly hide everything
Have
you ever experienced the panic of having your boss walk by when you have a
window up on your computer that you really don’t want anyone to see? Here’s
your quick fix so that you never have to endure that trauma again. This
keyboard shortcut will save you valuable seconds in minimizing those open
windows.
- Mac: Command + H
- PC: Alt + F4
4. Log out and change users instantly
This
keyboard hack is a helpful way to seamlessly change user profiles. Just know
that on Macs, you will always be asked to confirm your log out. If you want to
log out immediately without confirmation, simply add “option” to the shortcut.
- Mac: Shift + Command + Q
- PC: Control + Alt + Delete
5. Make an application fullscreen
Whether
you are watching a movie or just need a distraction-free screen, this keyboard
shortcut will allow you to focus solely on what’s in front of you within a fraction of a second.
- Mac: Control + Command + F
- PC: WIN + Shift + Enter
Using
keyboard shortcuts are a great way to increase productivity and make everyday
tasks significantly easier. The best part? You don’t need to be a tech wizard
to learn these computer tricks. Once you start using them, you won’t miss the
days of dealing with your mouse.
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Clipped from: https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/5-of-the-best-keyboard-shortcuts-you-probably-arent-using
8/11/19
Tasty Water: Hydrate
I've always had trouble drinking water. I could never stand the taste... except when I was extremely heated from the weather or working out and even then it 
was not good, just necessary. Thus I've always had a problem with dehydration.
Over the last year, I have drunk nothing but bottled water (following the minimum regime listed in the "Hydrate" post below) but even bottled water was not a remedy.
While looking for a probiotic to replace yogurt (settled on Kombucha) I started re-examining my attempts at increasing my water intake after I stumbled on an article about PH water that said water with a higher than 7 ph taste better. I tried Glaceau Smart Water (ph7.6) and sure enough, it was easier to drink. Over the last week, that's all I've drunk and it is still easy to down it. Going to try other brands with even higher PH levels (up to 10)
was not good, just necessary. Thus I've always had a problem with dehydration.Over the last year, I have drunk nothing but bottled water (following the minimum regime listed in the "Hydrate" post below) but even bottled water was not a remedy.
While looking for a probiotic to replace yogurt (settled on Kombucha) I started re-examining my attempts at increasing my water intake after I stumbled on an article about PH water that said water with a higher than 7 ph taste better. I tried Glaceau Smart Water (ph7.6) and sure enough, it was easier to drink. Over the last week, that's all I've drunk and it is still easy to down it. Going to try other brands with even higher PH levels (up to 10)
- Alkalife TEN= 10
- Essentia 9.4
- Evamor 8.8
- Icelandic 8.4
- Eternal 8.1
- Real Water 8.0
- Evian 7.9*
- Penta 7.8
- Dear Park 7.8
- Glaceau Smart Water 7.6
- Voss 7.6
- Volvic 7.5
- Fiji 7.3
- Nestle Pure Life 7.3
- Poland Spring 7.2
I composed this list because most waters don't put their PH level on their bottles.
Some will say their PH balanced, but it is unclear if that means they strive for a certain PH level or strive for an above 'neutral' PH level. So I don't think you can trust the 'balanced' label.
Most waters appear to be neutral or below. Below neutral is considered 'acidic' and above is considered 'alkaline'. Neutral is PH 7.0, so look for PH above that, the higher the better.
There are other advantages to above PH 7 waters besides improved taste. GOOGLE it.
Some will say their PH balanced, but it is unclear if that means they strive for a certain PH level or strive for an above 'neutral' PH level. So I don't think you can trust the 'balanced' label.
Most waters appear to be neutral or below. Below neutral is considered 'acidic' and above is considered 'alkaline'. Neutral is PH 7.0, so look for PH above that, the higher the better.
There are other advantages to above PH 7 waters besides improved taste. GOOGLE it.
*note: Always check the label. Looked at an Evian bottle and the ones that showed a PH level showed a level below that show in the above chart. Its not uncommon for a brand to have a mixture of waters in their line.
Copyright © 1992-2019 Glenn D. Littrell www.glennlittrell.com
11/20/18
4/11/18
20-80 Rule
You don’t have to charge your phone all the way to 100%, heat is the enemy of your phone so don’t charge it beyond 100%.
In other words DON’T CHARGE IT OVERNIGHT.
Try to charge it before it goes below 20% and don’t bother to charge it if it has an 80% plus charge, or at least stop charging it once it reaches 100%
For a faster charge turn the phone of, or blacken the screen (sleep), or close as many apps as you can.
11/4/17
How often you actually need to shower, according to science
How often you actually need to shower, according to science
Hilary Brueck/Nov 4, 2017
- Daily showering can strip the skin's outer layers of moisture.
- Experts say three minutes is all you need to get clean.
- Soap up targeted areas, not every spot on the body.
When was the last time you showered?
If you're like most people, the answer is probably less than 24 hours ago.
There's no official protocol for how often to shower, but folks around the world — in countries like India, the US, Spain, and Mexico — all bathe about once a day (either with soap or without) , according to Euromonitor International.
On reddit’s ‘AskAnAmerican’ channel, top commenters in the US say they shower even more than that — up to twice a day, depending on how often they exercise. And in Brazil, where temperatures in some areas routinely exceed 100 degrees in the summer, some rinse more than 11 times every week, Euromonitor says.
But are frequent suds really necessary?
No official guidance…
10/7/17
“ Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite": Advice on How to Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs
by GlennDL
I tend to stay in cheaper, economy hotels, so my fear of transporting bed bugs is heightened. Anyone who tends to rent an apartment as opposed to living in a house has probably been reminded of the seriousness of mold and bedbugs whenever they sign a new lease with pages of addendums which put all the potential blame and liability on them if either mold or bedbugs appear.
It has always been my practice to never put my luggage, CLOTHING OR SHOES on anything except hard services such as countertops luggage racks or in some cases in the bathtub. Bugs tend to not like such services because of the temperature and their exposure to visibility. Of course it's not a foolproof method but so far it's worked for me. So I keep it all off of the bed, floors and chairs.
Another practice of mine is to never sleep under the covers. I always bring my own bedding usually a sleeping bag and sleep on top of the covers. Bed bugs tend to seek out where people sleep and most people sleep under the covers.
The article points out the importance of dirty laundry and even though I have always kept mine in a mesh bag, usually in the bath tub or hanging in the closet, shower or on a closet door. I will now start using plastic bags in place of the mesh laundry bag”
There's Now Science-Backed Advice on How to Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs
"...This result emphases the importance of making sure luggage and other belongings are made as inaccessible to bed bugs as possible when staying in increased risk places, for example by making sure bags are fully closed and secured and kept away from the bed.” Hentley agreed with this advice.
So there you have it. When traveling to possibly bed bug-contaminated locations—like, say, that sketchy-seeming hotel—keep your luggage on metal racks (bed bugs don’t like crawling on metal, said Hentley) or put your whole suitcase in a plastic bag to avoid picking up the horrors that are bed bugs." read full article
8/23/17
How2 Dry Out Electronics [cell phones, mp3s, cameras,
Update to original post:
Most phones are starting to be completely encased now, without removable sim cards, SD cards,or batteries which complicates your options. The 'rice' option seems to have fallen out of favor with some 'techies'. I recently got my Galaxy Note 5 completely wet while doing th 2017 St. Clair River Float Down. It was 8 hours before I could get to a bag of rice. Even if the bag of rice was available sooner my understanding from the linked articles is that the rice would have been of little use on a 'sealed' phone. Additionally, rice became lodged in the stylus and USB ports where it was very difficult to get out. Needless to say my phone was useless when all was said and done. The success of using rice in the past may have just been a case off dumb luck. Please take the original post with a grain of salt and cross reference it to the links provided:
- https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Electronics_Water_Damage
- https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Don%27t_Put_Your_Device_in_Rice._Here%27s_Why...
- for Galaxy Note 5: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Electronics_Water_Damage
Original post (8-8-2008)
Fast action is imperative in this situation. Get the phone out quickly. This is no time to be squeamish. The longer it is there, the more likely that water will penetrate. Corrosion moves fast. So first thing (after fishing it out of the toilet, which I won't get into), remove the battery. Pat it dry and set it aside. Pat the phone dry, too. Also, remove the sim card, if your phone has one. Sim cards are found on T-Mobile and AT&T (Cingular) phones. Other major carriers do not have them. Immerse in a container of uncooked rice overnight. You could also use an airtight bag with silica packs. Those are the things that protect goods from moisture. Silica sucks up moisture. You probably could find silica packs at camera stores. Third idea: Use a hair dryer. Or set it on the computer or TV set top box. Low heat shouldn't hurt the phone. But do not heat the battery. Depending on the nature of the water involved (toilet, salt, river, lake), it's might have stuff in it that could settle on fine circuitry. Tolerances on circuit boards are tiny; contaminants can cause huge problems. You might displace the contaminants with distilled water or alcohol. I'd prefer the latter, since it evaporates quickly and cleanly. And it displaces water. Hardware stores have denatured alcohol, which is used to clean electronic parts. Be sure it is denatured with methanol. If you buy rubbing alcohol, be sure it is 91 percent. The lower the percentage, the more water is used as filler. ...My guy used his phone after drying it overnight. But I'd go longer—maybe three days. You want to be sure. source
4/18/17
Why do your shoelaces come untied?
Using a slow-motion camera and a series of experiments, the study shows that shoelace knot failure happens in a matter of seconds, triggered by a complex interaction of forces. The study is more than an example of science answering a seemingly obvious question. A better understanding of knot mechanics is needed for sharper insight into how knotted structures fail under a variety of forces.
3/25/17
How to See Exactly Where a Photo Was Taken:
(and Keep Your Location Private)
Modern smartphone embed GPS coordinates in each photo they take. Yes, those photos you’re taking have location data embedded in them — at least by default. Many modern digital cameras also do this.
You can often play Internet detective, peeking at hidden details in photos you see online to find out where they were taken. You may want to hide this information when sharing sensitive photos online.
Find the GPS Coordinates
This information is stored as “metadata” embedded in the photo files themselves. All you have to do is view the file’s properties and look for it. It’s a bit like the potentially incriminating information that can be stored along with Microsoft Office documents or PDF files.
Sure, you may be able to see this information with an “EXIF viewer” application, but most operating systems have this feature built in.
This information isn’t embedded in every single photo. The person who took the photo may have disabled this feature on their phone or manually removed the EXIF details afterwards. Many image-sharing services online — but not all of them — will automatically strip the geolocation details for privacy reasons. If you don’t see these details, they’ve been stripped from (or never included in) the image file.
Match the Coordinates to a Location on a Map
These are standard GPS coordinates, so you just need to match them to a location on a map to find where the photo was actually taken. Many mapping services offer this feature — you can plug the coordinates straight into Google Maps, for example. Google offers instructions for properly formatting the coordinates for Google Maps. Plug the coordinates into such a service and you’ll see exactly where the photo was taken on a real map.
Bear in mind that this is just metadata and could be faked, but it’s pretty rare that someone would bother to fake metadata instead of stripping it entirely. It’s also possible for the GPS location to be off a bit. A phone or digital camera may just have been using its last known location if it couldn’t get an up-to-date GPS signal while taking the photo.
How to Stop Embedding GPS Coordinates in Your Photos
If you want to disable this entirely, you can go into your phone’s Camera app and disable the location setting. You can also remove the embedded EXIF data before sharing potentially sensitive photos. Tools are built directly into Windows, Mac OS X, and other operating systems for this — follow our guide for more details.
Bear in mind that these coordinates are used to help you, too. For example, with a service like Google+ Photos, Yahoo!’s Flickr, or Apple’s iCloud Photo Library, you can organize your photos and view them by where they were taken. You can always strip out the location information on your own if you want to share a photo — that’s why so many services will automatically remove the geolocation details when you share the photo with someone else.
On Android, this process varies from phone to phone. Different manufacturers include their own custom Camera apps, and even Android 4.4’s Camera app works differently from Android 5.0’s. Dig around your camera app’s quick settings toggles or settings screen and look for an option that disables this feature — or just perform a quick web search to find out how to disable it on your phone and its camera app.
The EXIF metadata stored along with photos also includes some other details. For example, you can see exactly which model of camera (or smartphone) the person used to take the photo. You can also examine exposure settings and other details.
Most of these details aren’t considered anywhere near as sensitive as GPS location details — although professional photographers may want to keep their tricks and settings secret.
For Mac and IPhone methods (Why would you have a Mac or IPhone?) view the complete article.
1/24/17
Six Simple Solutions to Remove Tape Residue:
If adhesive tape residue has you stuck in a mess, get unstuck with these six tips.
Here’s the thing: The reason we love to use adhesive tape – because it sticks – is the same reason we loathe it when it won’t come off. And that sticky, gooey residue left behind? What a mess!
Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Our Corporate site did a great job explaining why residue occurs, but what you really want to know is… what can you do about it, right?! Well, friends, as tape experts, we have answers!
First of all, its important to know your surface, and then choose the correct tape. Duct tape on drywall? Not a good idea. A little research will go a long way in preventing any sticky issues.
Always, always clean and dry your surface before applying tape. Dirt, grease, lint, old paint, wet paint, plaster… it all increases the probability of extra adhesion.
Consider updating your tape. Removing the old tape, cleaning the surface and applying fresh tape reduces the adhesion build-up. This is especially true of masking tape.
That said, if adhesive tape stains have you stuck in a mess, get unstuck with these six tips:
- Be Careful. Please test your residue remover in an unnoticeable area first to make sure there will be no damage to the surface. This is especially true for wood!
- Make it quick! Think of tape like a band-aid. Removing it slowly allows flow and separation, creating more stickiness (and pain!), while ripping it off in one motion makes for a clean, less painful removal.
- For household surfaces such as acrylic, plaster, asphalt, copper, enamel, glass, linoleum, marble, pewter, plexiglass and all things vinyl, all you need is warm, sudsy water. The warm water will soften the tape so it can be removed with a sponge or cloth.
- Use a hairdryer. Much like warm water softens tape, warm air will loosen adhesiveness as well. Just one minute is all you need, and then you can use soapy water to finish the job.
- Stone surfaces such as bluestone, brick, concrete, granite, limestone, terrazzo and masonry tile require a different technique. Do not use soap. It will leave a hard-to-removes scum. Instead Mix together a solution of laundry detergent or baking soda with a little water to form a paste. With a soft brush (a toothbrush is good for small areas) gently spread the solution over the gummy portion until it is removed, and then rinse with clear warm water
- Still more residue?? Consider using a little rubbing alcohol, which is a non-solvent for pressure-sensitive adhesives. When you apply rubbing alcohol, the adhesive residue will lose its adhesion and will precipitate. Wipe your surface with a dry cloth, which should leave the surface clean, although excess residue can even be picked off using another piece of tape.
from: https://www.echotape.com/2014/04/17/six-simple-solutions-to-remove-tape-residue/
1/10/17
Dishwasher
You may find them useful, but as for me, the behemoth that takes forever, consumes my hot water and requires prepping that doesn’t save me any time is being converted to an “under the counter dish rack” in my kitchen. Clearing my countertop of the old dish rack.before
12/16/16
How to prevent your Facebook profile from being “hacked”
August 3, 2015
“Today we are going to address a different topic than we normally do, and that is the issue of what some people call, “Facebook hacking.” It isn’t truly “hacking” but it can appear as if someone has hacked into your Facebook profile and it is becoming increasingly common in Facebook. Crooks are using this cloning method frequently to prey on unsuspecting victims to obtain information or even money from them. While this topic isn’t specifically financial related, it CAN have financial consequences, which I will explain later.
Hacking vs. Cloning
Most Facebook users have had the experience of logging into their account to find a friend request from someone whom they thought they were already friends with on Facebook. Some people will check their friends list to see if that person is already listed there and recognize that this new request is a fake and ignore the request. However, some people proceed with accepting the friend request without thinking about it. After all, they see the person’s profile picture, city and state where they live, name of employer, etc. and it all matches the person that they know.
Some people think it is the case of their friend’s account actually being “hacked”- someone else obtaining access to their user name and profile and hacking into their account. In reality, what has likely happened is the “hacker” has used the information from a person’s public profile to set up a new fake profile that exactly matches (clones) the legitimate profile. They are probably not friends with that person on Facebook but rather have obtained the information that is viewable by the public. They establish a fake email account through free email services such as Gmail or Yahoo, and then create a fake cloned profile using the exact same information as the real profile- everything from profile picture, hometown, employment, pages they have liked, groups they are in, etc. Then they send the friend request from the fake profile to the real user’s friends (also public information). Once those friends accept the request, the hackers will either send spam messages to these new “friends” or in worse situations, they will try to con them into giving them money, pretending to be that person’s legitimate friend in some kind of dire situation requiring funds be wired.
How to protect yourself
1. Keep your profile private. The easiest way to protect yourself from becoming a victim is simply to limit what information the public can view so they don’t have enough information to create a cloned profile. Your profile picture and cover photo will always be public. Facebook does not allow you to make that private. However, all other information, including your friends list, can be kept completely private or made viewable only to friends. This will need to be done in two separate steps:
– First, make all of the information in your profile private or viewable by friends only by changing all of your settings in Privacy Settings and Tools. First, go into the settings menu by clicking the drop-down arrow on the far right of the blue bar at the top of the screen, then click on Privacy from the menu on the left. Under “Who Can See My Stuff”, you will see “Who can see your future posts?” Click on EDIT and change from Public to Friends. Here is what it looks like:
– You will also need to click on your friends list and make that private as well. That way, even if your profile were to be cloned using just your name and profile photo, they will have no way of getting to your friends list. Go back to your profile page and click on Friends. Then click on the pencil icon and select “edit privacy”. Again, change from “public” to “friends”.
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2. Check your own friends list for duplicate friends. If you notice you have a duplicate of any of your Facebook friend profiles, check with your friend outside of Facebook and find out which one is legitimate. Immediately remove the fake profile and report it to Facebook.
3. Never accept a friend request from someone who is already on your friends list unless you receive confirmation directly from them outside of Facebook that it is a legitimate profile.
4. Never ever send money by wire services such as Western Union and MoneyGram to anyone who is requesting it from you by email, Facebook, or any other method that could easily be hacked by someone else, even if you think the request is coming from a friend. Always verify with them directly over the phone or in person.”
Happy Facebooking!
5/3/16
The wasp are already out! DIY Wasp Trap
Remember this during pool season - Fill container with vinegar, sugar and salt to trap wasps... Place these around the yard this year! Share this! You're friends will thank you !
Combine 2 cups of apple cider vinegar, 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water in a large bowl. Stir to dessolve the sugar...
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of liquid dish soap to the mixture, and stir the mixture gently, preventing bubbles.
- Pour most of the mixture into a clean, 2-liter, plastic, soda bottle. Put the remaining mixture in a clean, 16-ounce spray bottle, and add 2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap plus 1/2 cup of water to fill that spray bottle.
- Place the 2-liter, plastic, soda bottle, which is a wasp trap, on the ground in an area easily accessible to the wasps. Ensure the area will not be disturbed easily and is away from house entrances. Alternatively, tie a heavy string around the bottle's neck, and use the string to hang the bottle from a tree branch, fence post or railing. The soda bottle's cap must be off so wasps will be attracted to the mixture in the bottle.
- Keep the spray bottle containing the mixture with you while you work in the yard, and spray wasps with the mixture as needed. You also can use the spray to kill wasps that come into your house. Additionally, spray small nests that appear on and near the house or a shed, deck or roof. Saturate the wasps and nests thoroughly with the mixture until the wasps stop moving.
- Spilling the mixture on garden plants may kill them due to the vinegar's acidity.
- The wasp trap will attract and kill other creatures, including beneficial insects.
4/23/16
Hummingbird Feeder: Home Made Mix
One cup of sugar to 4 cups of water.
Migration Map (2016): http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html
4/9/16
Facebook’s Hidden message Folder:
For years I’ve asked if anyone new what happens when you message someone who’s not on your 'Friends List'. Maybe its someone you want to send a message to, but not add to your friends list. Like an ex-girlfriend, ex-bully, or ex-boss.
Or a Republican 
If you go to their Facebook page of someone not on your friends list you usually have two options ‘Friend’ them or ‘Message’ them, but when you message them do they see it?
I’ve sent messages to people not on my Friends list many times but have never received a message back. It use to be you could ‘poke’ them, but what the hell was that all about?
Well thanks to USA Today we’ve discovered another little known Facebook tidbit. Why do we have to dig for these nuggets of information. Hay Facebook how about a How To website for the rest of us! (Yeah you to Twitter, Microsoft, YouTube, and Android).
I did this and discovered 21 messages that I was unaware of dating back to 2009! I’m going to respond to those messages but the curious thing is: Do any of them know how to open their “Filtered” hidden folder?
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