20/05/2012
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Independent, international investigation into war crimes in Sri Lanka - e-petitions
We, the undersigned, call upon the British Government to support the establishment of an independent, international inquiry into the credible allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sri Lanka during the final months of the armed conflict in 2009, as recommended in the 'Rep...
17/05/2012
Never thought that CUCUMBER can do so much!
The Amazing Cucumber
This information was in The New York Times
several weeks ago as part of their
"Spotlight on the Home"
series that highlighted creative and fanciful
ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon,
put down the caffeinated soda/cuppa and pick up a cucumber.
Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins
and Carbohydrates that can provide that
quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up
after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice
along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog
and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds?
Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long.
The chemicals in the cucumber react with
the aluminium to give off a scent undetectable
to humans but drive garden pests crazy
and make them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove
cellulite before going out or to the pool?
Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along
your problem area for a few minutes,
the photochemical in the cucumber cause
the collagen in your skin to tighten,
firming up the outer layer and reducing the
visibility of cellulite.
Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache?
Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed
and wake up refreshed and headache free.
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening
snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used
for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explorers for quick meals
to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview
and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge?
Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the
problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing,
relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce
stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you
don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the photochemical will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake?
Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly
use it to erase the pen writing, also works great
on crayons and markers that the kids have
used to decorate the walls!!
Pass this along to everybody you know
who is looking for better and safer ways
to solve life's everyday problems.
