There are many ways that germs can be spread. One of the most common ways is through touch. Yes your hands. Today we have a lot more to worry about than just the handle at the gas station pump. We have touch screens everywhere. At the local grocery store or for that matter at every check out facility.
A recent study was published. The st [...]
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Protect Yourself and Washing Your Han...
There are many ways that germs can be spread. One of the most common ways is through touch. Yes your hands. Today we have a lot more to worry about than just the handle at the gas station pump. We have touch screens everywhere. At the local grocery store or for that matter at every check out facility.
A recent study was published. The st [...]
STOP the Robocalls and scammers on my...
Everyone of us has been on an important call with a friend or relative and through call waiting our phone tells us we have another call with continuous beeping. Or we have answered our phone only to be greeted with ” Hello this is Rachael” or “Vote for Bozo – he’s the Best”. This problem is getting worse [...]
Dark Circles or Bags under your Eyes?
As we age many of us have noticed this and it’s a big concern. We are solicited with all these miracle creams that claim they will help us. Since I too had this problem I decided to try and figure it out without spending a small fortune.
We have all seen expensive creams being sold for sale prices on QVC or HSN. Everyone wonders if t [...]
New Non-stick Pans — Safety Con...
All of us by now have heard about the old Teflon pans may actually cause cancer. This was such a great concern that the maker of Teflon (Dupont) was sued. Teflon as we knew it use to contain a toxic compound PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as C8 and perfluorooctanoate) These compounds have been retired and removed from Teflon. Di [...]
This QR Code Square Can Help You Get ...
The square outlined in red contains a code recognized by your camera on both a smart phone or a tablet that has a camera and a “QR scanner” application. The “QR” stands for quick response and was first developed for parts in the automotive industry. Because the square can store a lot of information it quickly transit [...]
GMO Labeling and the Right to Know / ...
Today, March 16, 2016 the United States Senate protected your right to know about what you are buying and eating. Monsanto supporter Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) introduced this bill to amend the agricultural marketing act of 1946. The bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bi [...]
Charities Preying on the Aging Popula...
The best way to get a picture of what is going on is to set aside all solicitation mail for an entire month. Take a good look at the end of the month and if it becomes obvious that you have a pile of mail then you have become a target.
It is easy to read a sad story and get emotionally attached and want to help. However, beware that these or [...]
Brita – PUR – ZeroWater ...
Can the water you drink affect your health? Yes it can. Who drinks water? Well we all do. Unfortunately most water contains dissolved solids. These dissolved solids include heavy metals which are toxic to human biology, and radioactive isotopes that can cause radiation poisoning from the inside of your body once swallowed. These are som [...]
Protect Yourself from Hackers Online
We are all concerned about the security of our credit cards. We guard them at all costs when we use them. Today hackers are getting your credit cards not from your computer but from retailers. This is a very big problem where online stores or shopping sites store your credit card to expedite your shopping experience. If your like me, I al [...]
Repel Mosquitos Naturally
There’s nothing worse than watching the sun go down on a lovely day and then being attacked by mosquitos. In the Northeast, we live for summer. And spending as much time out in nature is probably what the founding fathers referred to as the “pursuit of happiness.”
The pesticides industry claims that DEET is relativel [...]