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Creston News Advertiser Monday, April 21, 2014
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A fitting container Dear Readers: Here is this week’s SOUND OFF, regarding medication packaging: “Why don’t drug manufacturers put their products into containers that fit them? The bottles for many medications are huge, only half-full and hard to handle for people with arthritis. It also seems that the price of medications would be lower if the containers were smaller.” — F.A., Lebanon, Pa. Good question! Most likely it’s because they buy the bottles in bulk, and in this case one size fits all! — Heloise FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Other uses for cloth wine carriers (the six-pack kind): • Store hair dryers, curling irons, etc., in them. • Keep yarn or other craft supplies separated. • Store ornaments in them for protection. • Put glasses in one when moving. • Use when grocery shopping for other bottled items. — Heloise STAINED TUB Dear Heloise: I’m a real estate agent, and I have a client who has brownish stains
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Hints from Heloise in a fiberglass tub. Any suggestions? — Cathie B., Twin Falls, Idaho To clean a fiberglass tub, just use baking soda and water. Wash the tub with the mixture, let sit for an hour or so and then rinse. If you have stubborn stains, you can make a baking-soda paste and scrub the stains with a brush or sponge. Make sure not to use anything rough or abrasive, because it can scratch the tub and make things worse. But please note that if the stains are brownish, it’s most likely from the water, either from a well or from rust in the plumbing. Baking soda can be used for so many things around the house. Want to know what else I use it for? Order my pamphlet. To get it, send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Have a smelly mop? Use a few tablespoons of baking soda to about a
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quart of water, soak the mop for a few hours, rinse and let dry. No more stinky mop! — Heloise TRAPPED BIRD Dear Heloise: My father is a loyal reader and asked me to pass this on. One evening, he found a small finch flying around his bedroom and called me for counsel. We decided that his best bet to free the bird was to darken all the indoor lights, turn on the patio light and open the sliding glass door. He shined a flashlight on the ceiling. After a time, the bird became attracted to the light. The bird flitted and followed it, until he edged his way to the open doorway, then dipped and flew away. — Tina F., via email BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker BOBBIN CRAZY Dear Heloise: I sew and always have several bobbins from one project to another, but what a mess it makes in the drawer in my sewing machine! I took a short plastic bag, put all of the used bobbins in it, closed it and put it in the drawer. How nice and neat, and I don’t have thread strung all over. — A.B., via email (c)2014 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young
Horoscope Tuesday, April 22, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) In discussions with partners and close friends, be careful that you don’t promise more than you can deliver, which you might be tempted to do. Think carefully before you commit to anything. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s easy to rally the forces of others to join you at work today. Your enthusiasm will attract people. Make sure you know how to handle and guide their energy. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a playful, fun-loving day! Enjoy sporting events, the arts, movies, the theater, musical performances, vacations, socially entertaining moments plus playful times with children. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There has been lots of chaos and activity going on at home; however, today it could be over the top. Don’t begin something you cannot finish. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a strong day for those of you who write, sell, market, teach, act or need to promote anything, because communication is strong and upbeat. People want to hear what you have to say. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good day for business and commerce; however, if something looks too good to be true, this could be the case. Do not be tempted to go financially overboard. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re highly energetic today, and your sphere of influence is powerful. People are attracted to your enthusiasm; however, don’t act recklessly! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might be surprised by how much influence you have today, even though you are working behind the scenes. You could begin a whisper campaign or say something that is spread by word of mouth. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You will be successful at dealing with groups today, because people will follow your lead. Your enthusiasm and confidence will convince them that you know what you’re doing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your ambition is ignited today. You’re keen to do something or go after what
you want. Fortunately, all systems are go, and you will succeed because of your drive and energy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You will enjoy travel or any chance to do something that expands your horizons today. You feel eager for life and keen to explore something new. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) In dividing something today, make sure you are prudent. Don’t give away the farm. Don’t make rash gestures without thinking first.
YOU BORN TODAY You like to create something and then establish a system to run it. You can be flashy, but you are a quiet and private person, even though you have an imposing physical personality. You are financially astute and have lots of down-to-earth common sense. Clear away debt this year to strengthen your position. Expect a social year ahead in which all of your relationships will improve (c) 2014 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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