MAKE A NOTE!! -- September 1st, 2004
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Keyless Remote Problems
If you have a car with a keyless remote, or are considering the purchase of the same, then you might want to take this info into consideration. In many parts of the USA, there have been sporadic problems with keyless remotes (and garage door openers for that matter). Keyless remotes use a very weak "radio" signal to send the message to the car, but many remotes operate on frequencies that are used worldwide for military communications. If a strong military signal is being sent out at the time you are trying to use the remote, then it can overwhelm the remote signal and the remote will not work. With some vehicles, you can simply use a regular key; but in some cars the remote is needed to turn off alarms or start engines. This problem could affect just about any make or model car. When these problems occur, the dealers are swamped with calls from customers wanting to know what is going on. So if you are considering purchasing a vehicle with a remote connected to alarms or engines, then ask them if they have had problems in the area with this type of thing. Problems have been reported in Waldorf MD, Las Vegas NV, Bremerton WA, and Eglin AFB FL, among other places. It may be more of a problem where a military base is nearby.
POST IT...under car dealers (if you might buy one in the future), or in your glove compartment if you have a vehicle with a keyless remote already.
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Hamster/Gerbil "Condo"
Tired of cleaning of bedding from your hamster or gerbil cage? Try using an aquarium to cut down on the "fall out." They make lids to fit aquariums that are being used for hamsters/gerbils. If you really want to go the extra mile (and keep those gerbils from chewing a hole through the new lid), go to the gerbil/hamster "condo." This is a cage that is the size of an average aquarium, but it fits on top of the aquarium and has ramps and platforms for the critters to climb and rest on. It has a cage lid on top. This will practically double their "play space" and make the critters more fun to watch than TV. :-) Check with your local pet stores.
POST IT...on your shopping list, or under "pet supplies" in the yellow pages.
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Scar Helps
The Make a Note was recently sent some samples of the new scar reducing products and here are the results of our unscientific trials. We found that the scar reducers that look like band-aids and were supposed to stay on for 3-4 days, didn't even stay on for the night. The scar reducer that you apply as a gel & leaves a coating worked pretty well. But what seemed to work even better was just using aloe gel. The aloe seemed to work as well as the gel, but faster, and is a lot cheaper. The scar reducers say that they are only designed for raised, darker scars, not light colored flat scars. The aloe seemed to even help the flatter light colored scars. Our tester also found that the aloe seemed to lessen acne breakouts, and may have even lightened some spider veins. Check out the products for yourself and go with what works best for you. And always check with your doctor before trying any medical products or procedures.
POST IT...with your band aids or on your shopping list.
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Windshield Wiper Helps
Fall is coming and in many parts of the world that means more rain. Are your windshield wipers a little weak after all the summer heat? Try gently rubbing the wipers with some light sandpaper to get rid of any buildup or residue. Make sure that all SANDPAPER RESIDUE has been wiped off before using. You can also try wiping the wipers with straight vinegar on a cloth. Vinegar will also help to cut road oils and grease. One of the biggest problems with wipers today is that many people use the automatic car washes. These car washes often apply a "wax" coating that also coats the wipers and can cause less than a clear performance. So try the vinegar and/or sandpaper before rushing out to buy a new set.
POST IT...in your glove compartment, or with your car wash coupons.
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Recipe: Shoe Peg Casserole
| Brown 1 lb ground beef, drain, rinse with hot water, drain again. | ||||||||||||
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| Heat in 350F oven until bubbling. |
| Mix together 1/2C melted butter and one 8-12 oz box of Cheez-It (or similar brand) crackers crushed. |
| Spread over the meat mixture. |
| Place under broiler until brown. |
POST IT...in your recipe box & shopping list.
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Back Issue Treasure: August 15th, 2000
We did feature this back issue not too long ago, but the article on "Back to School/Helping Teachers Help Your Kids" is well worth a return. If you want to make a difference in your child's and their teachers' lives, then read this article before school starts. If your kids are bored with the last days of summer, print out the list of activities the link in this back issue will take you to. Or maybe you want a final little camping trip, so stay for free at Wal-Mart. You can also read up on Stroke Symptoms and how to help be ready to do the right thing for your family if they are exhibiting symptoms.
To retrieve this back issue click HERE.
POST IT...by your computer.
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Missing Adult: Jason Jolkowski
Jason Jolkowski was last seen bringing in garbage cans at his residence after
pickup. He was leaving to go meet a co-worker at the high school only 8 blocks
away to get a ride to work but never arrived. He has not accessed his bank
account and has not cashed checks from his employer. Jason has no previous
lapses of contact with family and has no disabilities. He disappeared on June
13, 2001. His DOB is June 24, 1981 and he is missing from Omaha, NE. His profile
can be found at this website
http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200301135W
POST IT...in your businesses or in your car, esp. if you are in & around Omaha.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Some of you have tried to access files of children featured in past issues without success. This usually means the children were found and the files were removed.
Final Words
JOKE (But very true)
"The worst thing that can happen to a youngster starting school," said the lawyer, "is to be caught cheating." "Not at all," said the clergyman, "the worst thing at the start of a person's life is to cheat and NOT get caught."
--Anonymous
QUOTE
"You know how it is in an election year. They pick a President and then for four years they pick on him."
--Adlai E. Stevenson, politician
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