Things people figure out
Im expecting family to visit me soon, which means its time to clean up the bachelor pad to make it suitable for human inhabitation, right now it would be condemned by the board of health if they were to pass by….
So i started with cleaning the microwave
From Apartment Therapy: Los Angeles’ How to: Clean the Microwave
“How do you get the stinky sponge smell out of the microwave?”
Well, here’s one solution that will also clean the inside. First, wipe out any excess crumbs. Then fill a microwave-safe bowl with about 1-2 cups of water. Add some lemon juice, or put in half a piece of fresh cut lemon (squeezing some juice out first) into the bowl.
Microwave until the water is boiling. Then let it sit for a few minutes to let the steam penetrate the interior. Carefully remove the bowl and interior tray. Wipe down the interior with a damp cloth. Wash the tray in the sink with dish soap, dry, and then return to microwave. For the outside, spray with a kitchen cleaner and wipe with paper towels. The main idea is that the steam from the water will loosen food particles, and the lemon will add a fresh smell.
Another concept that caught my eye
The Mirror TV
Seen at the newly renovated “West Wing” at the MGM Grand. This would be MGM’s version of a “boutique” hotel. In the bathrooms they embedded a television inside the mirror. There is a company called Seura that has taken this concept one step further. When the television is on, it appears within the mirror, when it is turned off, it vanishes. An interesting concept and option for those that like watching television, just not looking at the tv itself!
From Rob Cockerham’s Things I Figured Out
School districts get money for each kid in class per day.
School districts get twice as much money for a kid that attends school 180 days than for one that only attends 90 days. The figure varies widely, but in California public schools, the price is about $40 a day. If you are a student who is considering skipping a day of class, be sure to contact your school administrator and see what kind of incentive he can offer to guarantee your attendance.
When drawing a cartoon, write the words first, then draw a speech balloon around them.
Yeah. Don’t draw the balloon first. Drawing the speech balloon first is like buying a hat without trying it on for size.
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