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Apartment Recycling Tips

According to a 2007 news story by the CBC, Ottawa’s apartment tenants throw out an astonishing 81 per cent of all materials that could be recycled!

While the routine behind garbage and recycling collection can certainly be different when you’re living in an apartment (compared to living in single-family house), just because you’re in a high-rise doesn’t mean you’re above recycling.

What You Can Recycle

Although the bins might be different sizes and different colours than the ones in single-family homes, the same types of materials can still be recycled when you’re living in an apartment building:

·        Plastic containers with a recycling triangle on the bottom, including all bottles, pails, tubs and jugs

·        Aluminum drink cans

·        Tin food cans

·        Milk and juice cartons

·        Juice boxes

·        Glass jars and bottles (clear and coloured)

·        Newspapers and inserts, flyers and junk mail

·        Magazines, phone books, household paper, shredded paper and envelopes

·        Cardboard egg cartons and paper tubes

·        Flattened cardboard (e.g., cereal, cracker, tissue, laundry, shoe and packing boxes)

All apartment buildings should have onsite recycling containers (and some even have dedicated recycling rooms on each floor, for maximum tenant convenience). If you’re not sure where the recycling bins in your building are located, check with your building manager.

For proper disposal of special waste such as paint, construction materials, appliances, tires, or old mattresses and furniture, talk to the building manager or superintendent of your building – don’t just mindlessly throw it away!

Avoid Recycling Bin Contamination

With so many things capable of being recycled, why then is so much of it thrown away? A leading factor in the amount of recyclables that are tossed out with the trash is the contamination of apartment recycling bins – and it’s an issue that apartment tenants can prevent with just a little bit of effort.

When materials are placed in the wrong recycling bin, nothing can be recycled! The bin is either left behind or the contents must be collected as garbage, as it is too costly and time-consuming to sort through. To avoid this:

·        Don’t put your recyclables in plastic bags. These bags cannot be recycled, and as a result, anything placed inside plastic bags cannot be recycled either. As well, don’t tie your materials together, as processing facilities cannot remove string or wires.

·        Remember, glass, metal and plastic go into one bin. Paper and cardboard go into the other. Don’t put your material into the first recycling bin you see, and don’t toss any sort of garbage into the recycling bin!

·        Not everything is recyclable. Items such as hard plastics (cups and dishes), styrofoam packaging, motor oil bottles, aerosol cans, chip bags and candy wrappers, etc. should not be put in the recycling bins.

Get Paid to Recycle

If, for whatever reason, you need a bigger incentive to recycle than helping the environment, how’s this – recycling can save you money, too! Instead of placing them in your apartment building’s bins, you can always return your empty wine, beer, and spirit container to The Beer Store for a full deposit refund. This includes glass bottles, bag-in-box, Tetra Pak containers, plastic bottles, and aluminum and steel containers on which deposits have been charged.

It’s clear that as apartment tenants, we need to work extra hard to make sure we recycle everything we can. To this end, the City of Ottawa has made a Recycling and Disposal Guide available to all Ottawa residents living in apartment buildings. It can be downloaded at: http://www.ottawa.ca/city_services/recycling_garbage/apartment/index_en.html.

About the Author

Looking for an apartment for rent in Ottawa? Paramount Properties is Ottawa’s second largest residential property management company. With more than 4,500 Ottawa apartment rentals available in some of the city’s finest locations, we’re your #1 choice for an Ottawa apartment.

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Grandma Hystad Recipes©, Bar Mixes, Food Information

CONTENTS

ASTA RECIPES

CRUSTY CHICKEN BITES

STRAUBERRY, RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

LIGHTSIDE

FIESTA BURGERS

VEGAN MIXED BERRY MUFFINS

FOOD INFORMATION

FOOD THERMOMETERS

CHINA WARNING

E-COLI OUTBREAK IN ONTARION

CRIME WEBSITE

BEVERAGES, BAR MIXES

   PASTA RECIPE

4 cups (1 L) cherry tomatoes, halved 

12 cloves garlic, halved 

1/4 cup (50 ML) extra-virgin olive oil 

1 tsp (5 ML) dried basil 

1/2 tsp (2 ML) salt 

1/4 tsp (1 ML) each hot pepper flakes and pepper 

1 lb (500 g) bucatini 

1/4 cup (50 ML) chopped fresh parsley 

1/2 cup (125 ML) shaved Parmesan cheese

In 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) metal cake pan, toss together tomatoes, garlic, oil, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes and pepper; roast in 400°F (200°C) oven until tomatoes are shrivelled and garlic is tender, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add tomato mixture and parsley, tossing to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

CITRUSY CHICKEN BITES

1 tsp (5 ML) grated lime rind 

2 tbsp (25 ML) grated orange rind 

1 tbsp (15 ML) orange juice 

2 tsp (10 ML) packed brown sugar 

1 tsp (5 ML) each paprika and chilli powder 

Pinch salt 

1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts

In bowl, whisk together lime rind and juice, orange rind and juice, sugar, paprika, chilli powder and salt.

Cut chicken into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; add to bowl and toss to coat. Place on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

Preparation time: 30-35 minutes, cooking time 5 minutes

STRAUBERRY, RASPBERRY, SMOOTHIE

1 cup (250 ML) raspberries 

1/2 cup (125 ML) cranberries 

1/2 cup (125 ML) strawberries 

1 cup (250 ML) orange juice 

1 cup (250 ML) yogurt 

1 tsp (5 ML) honey 

ice cubes

Wash the fruit. Place all the ingredients in a blender. Mix well for a runny puree. Serve chilled in a tall glass.

SQUASH APPLE CASSEROLE

This dish is high in vitamin A, a good source of vitamin C, cholesterol free, and almost sodium-free.

2 1/2 cups fresh winter squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 cups cooking apples, pared and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 tea spoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Alternate layers of squash and apples in an 8"x 8" pan, ending with apples on top layer. Sprinkle spices over top layer. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree F oven for approximately 45-60 minutes until squash is tender. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes to remove any excess liquid that might have accumulated. Cool slightly before serving.

Serves 4.

Vegetable Fried Rice

1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup carrots, chopped
1/4 cup corn, broccoli, peppers or mushrooms, chopped (optional)
2 cups boiled rice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Dash of pepper

Heat oil. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add peas and carrots, and any optional ingredients. Stir-fry again, turning pieces all the time until they are tender, about 4 minutes. Add rice, Worcestershire or soy sauce and pepper. Stir-fry about 2 minutes.

LIGHTSIDE

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She asked the service man to let her know what the problem was so she could let her husband know.  He replied “An ID ten T error”. So I wouldn’t forget I wrote it down. ID10T.

Fiesta Burgers

1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons salsa
2 teaspoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes

Preparation Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds before handling the meat.

In a bowl, mix ground beef with onion, red pepper, picante sauce or salsa, mustard, horseradish (if desired), salt and pepper.

Form into four burgers, about ¾ inch thick.

Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds after handling the meat.

Using utensils, place burgers on grill that has reached medium-high heat.

Check each burger with a food thermometer after approximately 10-15 minutes. Turn burgers as needed. A hamburger is done when it reaches 160 °F.

Clean the thermometer between uses with hot, soapy water.

Place burgers on buns and top with condiments and garnishes of choice.

After checking the final temperature, remember to clean the food thermometer with hot, soapy water.

SERVES 4

VEGAN MIXED BERRY MUFFINS

Flour, white, 1.75 cup
Raw sugar, 4 tsp
Baking Powder, 2 tsp
So Good 'Trim’ Soymilk, 1.25 cup
Egg Replacer, 1 serving
Applesauce, unsweetened, 25 grams
Strawberries, frozen, unsweetened, 0.125 cup,
Blueberries, frozen (unsweetened), 0.125 cup,
Blackberries, frozen (unsweetened), 0.125 cup,
Raspberries, 0.125 cup

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-fat cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
In a smaller bowl- combine applesauce and soymilk.

Chop the frozen berries into a manageable size.  Add wet ingredients to the dry, and stir to combine, adding berries as you mix. Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop into prepared muffin tin (they should be about 2/3 full), bake for 20-25 minutes (when a toothpick inserted comes out clean). Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then turn out to cooling rack.
serve warm.

Number of Servings: 12

FOOD INFORMATION

Many people assume that if a hamburger is brown in the middle, it is done. However, looking at the color and texture of food is not enough—you have to use a food thermometer to be sure! According to USDA research, 1 out of every 4 hamburgers turns brown before it reaches a safe internal temperature. The only safe way to know if meat, poultry, and egg dishes are "done" is to use a food thermometer. When a hamburger is cooked to 160 °F, it is both safe and delicious!

MADE, PRODUCED IN CHINA GET WARNING

Public confidence in the Made in China label has been rocked in recent years by a series of product safety scandals.

Most recently, tainted milk claimed the lives of four children in China and sickened tens of thousands, and triggered import bans of Chinese-made dairy products across the globe.

The United Nations released a report Wednesday urging China to set up a single regulatory agency to monitor the safety of food products from the farm to the table.

The report says China's oversight of food products is split between numerous agencies and their tasks complicated by numerous laws and regulations.  

WHO food Safety Chief Jorgen Schlundt says the cumbersome system resulted in a slow response when the tainted milk scandal emerged in September.

Chinese milk producers added the industrial chemical melamine in their products to make them appear richer in protein. Melamine can cause kidney stones, and even life-threatening kidney failure in some cases.

On October 20, 2008, Confirmed cases of E.coli were linked to a Harvey’s Restaurant in North Bay Ontario. 

More confirmed cases rose to 35-health officials claim. Health officials also said they know of a total of confirmed case of E coli 0157:H7 in the outbreak, involving eight health units in Ontario.

The out break was likely caused by human error rather then undercooked hamburger meat, a professor of food sciences, University of Manitoba, who has worked for Agriculture Canada.

NEW WEBSITE FIGHTING CRIME

The B.C. Crime Prevention Association has just launch a new website. Originally set up to support law enforcement, now available to everyone.

 Information on cyber bulling, resource guides, blogs,     printed materials including copyright law, staking, fraud awareness, I.D.theft, senior safety, and crime-proofing property.  Check out:  www.bccpa.org/library

RESPONSIBLE DRINKING

If you have teenagers, or in fact any adult, impress on them the risks of driving while intoxicated. Statistics demonstrate drunk drivers cause many fatal road accidents.

It should be known that like any other drug, addiction is a potential hazard.  Excess of alcohol will affect organs such as the brain, heart, and liver.

BEVERAGES, BAR MIXES

EGGNOG

4 eggs, 4 cups milk, 4 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup cream. 

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup sugar.

Beat eggs until thick and lemon colour

Add sugar, nutmeg, and lemon juice

Add ice-cold milk and cream

Beat with rotary beater until frothy

Makes: 6 large glasses.

GRAPE JUICE

10 pounds grapes

2 cups water

3 pounds sugar

Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

Bring juice to boiling point

Pour in bottles and seal

Makes: 4 quarts of juice.

BAR MIXES

Monte Carlo

1 jigger rye

½ jigger Benedictine

2 dashes bitters

Shake with cracked ice and strain.

Rum and Coca-Cola

1 ½ jiggers Puerto Rican White Label Rum

Juice of one small lime

Cola drink

In tall glass, 3 ice cubes and fill with cola. Stir.

About the Author

Article Source: Bruce Chambers sold his printing, publishing, mail order business and retired in 1980. He came on the Internet in 2003. He researched for 1 year, and then started a free monthly Internet marketing report, plus free monthly recipes, bar mixes, tips newsletters. At present he resells from his website.

You can subscribe to either or both free newsletters by going to his web site. Please visit: http://www.cbestbuys.com

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If you think that protecting a network of computers is challenging enough, you should try to protect a network of computers with are linked through WIFI. Going wireless is convenient, because it gets rid of all the cables running through your house, office or school. However, because it runs by communicating with signals, it is equally vulnerable to external forces which are also covered by your WIFI's range. In other words, running a WIFI network without the protection of a vulnerability scanning device which has WEP cracking features is tantamount to technological suicide.

Why you need vulnerability scanning

The obvious purpose of vulnerability scanning is for diagnosis. Without this, you're basically bubble wrapping your network blindly. This simply won't do if you're trying to protect your network more closely. Remember, the risk of going online isn't limited by viral infections and worms alone. These could easily be blocked by normal antivirus systems. However, if you're trying to protect yourself from hackers, you should employ a vulnerability scanning device that lists down all the elements, including computers, who are trying to penetrate and manipulate your system.

To do this, you also have to make sure that your vulnerability scanning device is equipped with WEP cracking features. WEP cracking is the technique used by most hackers to bypass password blocks of even the most powerful firewalls in the market. If you're trying to protect yourself from the dangers of WEP cracking, then you might as well purchase a penetration scanner and blocking software that understands how this technology works.

Viruses, identity thieves, and worms aren't the only reason for you to want to protect your network from outside forces. One of the obvious reasons why you need to employ pen testing techniques is to conserve your network bandwidth. If you're not careful, it's very easy for other computers to make use of the bandwidth which should be limited to your network. Bandwidth thieves are shameless, and a lot of people would be more than willing too milk off of your network's bandwidth just to experience free internet access.

Pairing off with URL filters

Your network protection is simply not enough unless you make sure that you're also controlling the activities of each of your computers. This is because it's very easy for the ones operating your other computers to accidentally or intentionally wander off the safe sites. Websites which have malicious content that can harm your network include music downloading sites, movie downloading pages, porn sites, and more.

Whether you're in the office, at home, or in school, someone who uses one of your network's computers could easily be tempted to visit and download content from there websites. Because you can't possibly watch over the shoulder of everyone who uses your network, you need the aid of URL filters, or web content filters. This device allows you to disallow access to harmful websites using your network. You can also conserve bandwidth for your network by installing this protective device.  Parents also find this useful when they allow their kids to use the computer.

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Love diet coke? You need not stop drinking this drink during pregnancy period. This is because there is no strong evidence that suggests that it poses harm to either the mother or baby during pregnancy. But yes, but you need to drink it in moderation; there is no doubt about that!

What Does Diet Coke Contain?

It contains aspartame, better known as “NutraSweet”, which is a sweetener without calories. It is used in various diet sodas and foods. This substance has two amino acids. Till now, there has been no proof that suggests that diet coke and pregnancy do not go together. However, makes sure to have ONLY ONE per day.

The best pregnancy diet would not suggest taking more than one can per day as they are devoid of any nutrition. It is better to indulge in fruit juices, milk, and water instead of it. But, for those pregnant women who cannot live without gulping a can of diet coke a day, a little indulgence does not pose any harm.

Diabetic Women, Beware!

Although there is no concrete evidence of any harmful effects, it’s advisable for diabetic women to stay away from such beverages. It has been found that aspartame disturbs the blood sugar level. Hence, it may pose a threat to diabetics. The right pregnancy diabetic diet would never recommend the intake of such drink.

Consuming large amounts of aspartame leads to memory loss in diabetics, as phenylalanine and aspartic acid become neurotoxic in the absence of other amino acids present in protein. They break the blood brain barrier and impair the neurons in brain, leading to brain damage, depression, seizures, panic attacks, manic depression, violent behavior, and rage.

The Deadly Saccharin

Although moderate amount of pregnancy diet coke containing aspartame is not harmful in healthy women, soft drinks containing saccharin are best to be avoided. Studies have shown teratogenic effects in rodents who had been given saccharin. Teratogenic effect means that they were the cause of birth defects and abnormal development of fetus.

Saccharin has also been found to be carcinogenic in rats. So, if you are fond of picking those pink sachets that are commonly found lying on coffee shop tables, you need to change this habit fast. They are saccharin packets!

If you are pregnant, it’s best to cut down on diet coke. However, if you are crazy about cokes, you need not stop it altogether for the full nine months.

About the Author:

Though pregnancy diet coke do not go together there is no scientific proof that diet coke can harm you or the baby during pregnancy. However the best pregnancy diet will not include this beverage. Then you might want to know if there is anything like pregnancy diet coke? Not really; but you can have some if you like without worrying about your unborn baby’s health. Again if you are on a pregnancy diabetic diet then a diet coke is a complete no-no.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - During Pregnancy, is Diet Coke Harmful or Not?

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When I am in front of the mirror all I really desire to see is wonderful bright teeth blinking back at me. Apparently problems like chocolate, beer and cigarettes affect those white teeth. Obviously If you face the identical position so you will gain something from this Denta White Tooth Pen review. You will find out about a product that is aiding the busy man preserve their teeth white in just a few mins.

From the Denta White Teeth Pens review what we determine that this is the identical company that creates the hot household tooth whitening product. Thus trays and the whitening gel in the at home kit, you should be applying a pen with liquid that you will use directly to your teeth. You then brushing and dental floss and so just use the gel to the tooth surface. You will determine outcomes within four hours.thus If you get huge spots from chocolate, beer cigarettes, or any other annoying chemical you will be stunned at the solutions. Many people are taking these stains defeated in 5 days which is simply impressive. The best part about the product is that numerous tooth doctor are advertising it because it is perfectly safe and good to use. Therefore it will serve your wallet also because you will not paying $399 to have the laser tooth whitening that every dentist  offer.

I believe the greatest part of Denta White Teeth Pens review was watching each picture and seeing the recommendations from someone who have applied the product themselves. In only a couple of hours you can be along your room to a whiter and lighter smile. You can even have an available sample so you can try out how good it does work for you for free.

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Now that you have decided to buy a swing set, how do you get the best deal possible? Now more then ever, swing sets are being purchased online. Traditionally, swing set manufactures were either local or established franchises that would showcase, sell and assembly in a specific area.

Because of the internet, many manufactures have begun building "Ready-To-Assemble" swing sets. Basically these require know cutting. All that is required is assembly. With more and more of these types of playsets becoming available, an increasing amount of specialtyswing set retail websites have appeared online. These websites offer a tremendous amount of information that was not available five to ten years ago.

The first step to buying a swing set for less is determining which swing set you would like to purchase. I recommend doing your research online. There are hundreds of websites that provide reviews and suggestions. I always start with what features you are looking for and go from there. Once you have the actual playset narrowed down, it is relative easy to find the best deal.

Step 1: Start with a general search engine inquiry with the sku name. The results will give you several results that you can quickly go though and get an idea of where the pricing is at.

Step 2: Go to some shopping feeds such as shopping.com, Froogle.com, Bizrate.com or PriceGrabber.com. There are many more to choose from but theses will get you going. They will spit out five to six retailers that carry the product you are looking for and you should now have a basis of what the going rate of your desired playset is selling for online.

Step 3: Go to each of the retailers sites that you found in steps 1 and 2. Look at what promotions then have such as Free Shipping or Free Gifts etc. Look for links to social network sites such as Twitter or Facebook. More often then not, retailers post specials to their fans that lookers can not see. Become a fan. Write on their wall. Ask if the are planning any specials or if there are discount codes.

Step 4: Once you sort through all of the above, make one last ditch effort to contact each of the retailers that you deem to be the top tier retailers. Let them know that you are price shopping and more often then not they we come back with a better price.

Remember, you are not buying an inexpensive item. There are plenty of great specialty retailers that are well know that reputable shops. Take your time, do your resource and let the bargain shopping begin.

About the Author:

Jennifer is freelance copywriter. For more information on a saving on your Swing Set or Gorilla Playsets, visit BuySwingSets.com

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Love diet coke? You need not stop drinking this drink during pregnancy period. This is because there is no strong evidence that suggests that it poses harm to either the mother or baby during pregnancy. But yes, but you need to drink it in moderation; there is no doubt about that!

What Does Diet Coke Contain?

It contains aspartame, better known as “NutraSweet”, which is a sweetener without calories. It is used in various diet sodas and foods. This substance has two amino acids. Till now, there has been no proof that suggests that diet coke and pregnancy do not go together. However, makes sure to have ONLY ONE per day.

The best pregnancy diet would not suggest taking more than one can per day as they are devoid of any nutrition. It is better to indulge in fruit juices, milk, and water instead of it. But, for those pregnant women who cannot live without gulping a can of diet coke a day, a little indulgence does not pose any harm.

Diabetic Women, Beware!

Although there is no concrete evidence of any harmful effects, it’s advisable for diabetic women to stay away from such beverages. It has been found that aspartame disturbs the blood sugar level. Hence, it may pose a threat to diabetics. The right pregnancy diabetic diet would never recommend the intake of such drink.

Consuming large amounts of aspartame leads to memory loss in diabetics, as phenylalanine and aspartic acid become neurotoxic in the absence of other amino acids present in protein. They break the blood brain barrier and impair the neurons in brain, leading to brain damage, depression, seizures, panic attacks, manic depression, violent behavior, and rage.

The Deadly Saccharin

Although moderate amount of pregnancy diet coke containing aspartame is not harmful in healthy women, soft drinks containing saccharin are best to be avoided. Studies have shown teratogenic effects in rodents who had been given saccharin. Teratogenic effect means that they were the cause of birth defects and abnormal development of fetus.

Saccharin has also been found to be carcinogenic in rats. So, if you are fond of picking those pink sachets that are commonly found lying on coffee shop tables, you need to change this habit fast. They are saccharin packets!

If you are pregnant, it’s best to cut down on diet coke. However, if you are crazy about cokes, you need not stop it altogether for the full nine months.

About the Author:

Though pregnancy diet coke do not go together there is no scientific proof that diet coke can harm you or the baby during pregnancy. However the best pregnancy diet will not include this beverage. Then you might want to know if there is anything like pregnancy diet coke? Not really; but you can have some if you like without worrying about your unborn baby’s health. Again if you are on a pregnancy diabetic diet then a diet coke is a complete no-no.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - During Pregnancy, is Diet Coke Harmful or Not?