The line up of music and talent for BeachJam '99 makes the event a total Caribbean experience, according to producer, Steve Bornn.
Admission to BeachJam '99 is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, $8 for students with ID and is free to children under 12. Shuttles will be running all day from roadside parking sites providing free transportation to the beach.
Gates open at 7 a.m with entertainment beginning at 9 a.m.
Tickets outlets: Modern Music (all locations), Cuzzins Restaruant, Color of Joy, Connections in St. John, Parrot Fish Music (STT & STX)and Pier 69 in St. Croix
For line-up and more information on the event go to St. Thomas Source Arts/Entertainment – Music section.
GWEN BRADY REPORTEDLY OUT; SIMMONDS IS IN
Gwendolyn Brady, director of Banking and Insurance, "is still on staff," according to Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II, although some sources say her days are numbered because of her ties to the former administration.
James would say only that "some changes will be made, which is most natural in the political arena."
Brady was a key official in the Lieutenant Governor's Office under James' predecessor, Kenneth E. Mapp. She is married to Attorney General Julio A. Brady.
Meanwhile, the new lieutenant governor confirmed he has appointed Nathan Simmonds as his chief of staff and indicated he will retain attorney Deverita Sturdivant to assist with banking and insurance issues.
Simmonds has worked at the Legislature for "16 to 18 years," much of that time as post auditor. That position is one of the most important to the Legislature as the Post Audit Division analyzes the administration's proposed annual budget, advises senators on virtually every financial matter, prepares the Legislature's own annual budget and generally serves as the right arm of the Senate Finance Committee.
James, a former senator, said he had been impressed by Simmonds' work.
"I have found him to be competent as well as capable," he said. "I think he would be more than an asset to me."
Besides Banking and Insurance, the lieutenant governor has oversight of the Tax Assessor's Office, Corporate Office and various financial services. James indicated he will take his time assessing all the areas.
"It will be a continual and slow process as we put people in place," he said.
James would say only that "some changes will be made, which is most natural in the political arena."
Brady was a key official in the Lieutenant Governor's Office under James' predecessor, Kenneth E. Mapp. She is married to Attorney General Julio A. Brady.
Meanwhile, the new lieutenant governor confirmed he has appointed Nathan Simmonds as his chief of staff and indicated he will retain attorney Deverita Sturdivant to assist with banking and insurance issues.
Simmonds has worked at the Legislature for "16 to 18 years," much of that time as post auditor. That position is one of the most important to the Legislature as the Post Audit Division analyzes the administration's proposed annual budget, advises senators on virtually every financial matter, prepares the Legislature's own annual budget and generally serves as the right arm of the Senate Finance Committee.
James, a former senator, said he had been impressed by Simmonds' work.
"I have found him to be competent as well as capable," he said. "I think he would be more than an asset to me."
Besides Banking and Insurance, the lieutenant governor has oversight of the Tax Assessor's Office, Corporate Office and various financial services. James indicated he will take his time assessing all the areas.
"It will be a continual and slow process as we put people in place," he said.
TWO 14-YEAR-OLDS SHOT NEAR HIGH SCHOOL
Two 14-year-old students — one male, one female– were reportedly "caught in the crossfire" of a shootout Tuesday across from Charlotte Amalie High School as school was ending about 3:15 p.m.
The girl was shot twice in the abdomen and the upper left side, according to newspaper and radio reports. The boy, reportedly a student at Addelita Cancryn Junior High School, was shot once in the left side, according to Police Capt. Adelbert Molyneaux.
The shooting appears to stem from altercations between feuding youths from neighborhood "posses" from Oswald Harris Court and Hospital Ground.
A 16-year-old male was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the shooting, but no formal charges have been lodged, according to the Independent.
Jeanette Smith, principal of CAHS, told the Daily News she is "fed up with the housing feuds."
Smith said Tuesday's shooting was a continuation of a stabbing incident the day before at Cancryn.
Smith said some of the students involved in the incident had been recommended for dismissal because of their involvement in similar incidents. The recommendations, however, were not approved, she said.
Smith said the Education Department needs a plan to separate the minority of troublemakers from the larger student body to protect those who are in school to get an education.
The surge in youth violence — including the killing of two young men in St. Croix since the new year began — has many in the community concerned. The Daily News reported Tuesday that in the last three years, 30 people under the age of 25 have been killed in the Virgin Islands; 28 of the victims were males and 28 of the killings were from gunfire.
The girl was shot twice in the abdomen and the upper left side, according to newspaper and radio reports. The boy, reportedly a student at Addelita Cancryn Junior High School, was shot once in the left side, according to Police Capt. Adelbert Molyneaux.
The shooting appears to stem from altercations between feuding youths from neighborhood "posses" from Oswald Harris Court and Hospital Ground.
A 16-year-old male was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the shooting, but no formal charges have been lodged, according to the Independent.
Jeanette Smith, principal of CAHS, told the Daily News she is "fed up with the housing feuds."
Smith said Tuesday's shooting was a continuation of a stabbing incident the day before at Cancryn.
Smith said some of the students involved in the incident had been recommended for dismissal because of their involvement in similar incidents. The recommendations, however, were not approved, she said.
Smith said the Education Department needs a plan to separate the minority of troublemakers from the larger student body to protect those who are in school to get an education.
The surge in youth violence — including the killing of two young men in St. Croix since the new year began — has many in the community concerned. The Daily News reported Tuesday that in the last three years, 30 people under the age of 25 have been killed in the Virgin Islands; 28 of the victims were males and 28 of the killings were from gunfire.
JONES ASKS GERS TO INVEST IN V.I. GOVERNMENT
Sen. David Jones proposed Tuesday that the Government Employees Retirement System put $10 million in a "blocked" account that would generate interest and create a $10
million note available for trading.
Jones suggested GERS place $10 million in a trading bank and then use its existence to generate funds, according to the V.I. Independent.
Jones said those funds could be used to make retroactive payments to V.I. government employees, pay vendors and make income tax refunds.
GERS board members were noncommittal about the proposal, the paper said. Alphonso Nibbs, GERS legal counsel, said this was not the kind of investment the system usually gets into.
Board Chairwoman Corine King said members would discuss Jones' proposal further with staff and administration officials before proceeding.
Jones said he based his proposal on Gov. Charles W. Turnbull's bleak assessment Monday of the territory's fiscal condition.
In his State of the Territory address, Turnbull said the territory's long-term debt tops $1 billion, and the shortfall in the General Fund this fiscal year totals $246 million.
Turnbull did not give a total owed for retroactive salary increases but said his administration inherited debts of $66 million in vendor payments, $24 million in delayed tax refunds, $69 million owed to various funds "due to questionable and unauthorized borrowing practices," and $21 million in prior years' obligations.
million note available for trading.
Jones suggested GERS place $10 million in a trading bank and then use its existence to generate funds, according to the V.I. Independent.
Jones said those funds could be used to make retroactive payments to V.I. government employees, pay vendors and make income tax refunds.
GERS board members were noncommittal about the proposal, the paper said. Alphonso Nibbs, GERS legal counsel, said this was not the kind of investment the system usually gets into.
Board Chairwoman Corine King said members would discuss Jones' proposal further with staff and administration officials before proceeding.
Jones said he based his proposal on Gov. Charles W. Turnbull's bleak assessment Monday of the territory's fiscal condition.
In his State of the Territory address, Turnbull said the territory's long-term debt tops $1 billion, and the shortfall in the General Fund this fiscal year totals $246 million.
Turnbull did not give a total owed for retroactive salary increases but said his administration inherited debts of $66 million in vendor payments, $24 million in delayed tax refunds, $69 million owed to various funds "due to questionable and unauthorized borrowing practices," and $21 million in prior years' obligations.
OFFICERS, COMMITTEES OF 23rd LEGISLATURE
Here is the complete list of officers and committee assignments approved Monday by the new 23rd Legislature.
All members of the 11-member majority bloc have committee chairmanships except Senate President Vargrave A. Richards.
OFFICERS OF THE 23rd LEGISLATURE
President — Vargrave A. Richards
Vice president — Judy M. Gomez
Legislative secretary — Roosevelt St.C. David
Majority leader — Allie-Allison Petrus
Secretary for intergovernmental and territorial affairs — David S. Jones
Liaison to the White House — George Goodwin
Liaison to the U.S. Congress — Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg Jr.
Republican charge d'affaires to Washington — Violet Anne Golden
COMMITTEES
Economic Development, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Chair — Jones
Vice chair — Lorraine L. Berry
Members — Donastorg, Golden, Norman Jn. Baptiste, David, Gregory Bennerson
Education
Chair — Jn. Baptiste
Vice chair — Gomez
Members — Jones, Adelbert "Bert" Bryan, Golden, Almando "Rocky" Liburd, Richards
Finance
Chair — Berry
Vice chair — Jones
Members — Golden, Bennerson, David, Goodwin, Alicia "Chucky" Hansen
Government Operations
Chair — Bennerson
Vice chair — David
Members — Berry, Jones, Bryan, Petrus, Donald "Ducks" Cole
Health
Chair — Petrus
Vice chair — Donastorg
Members — Berry, Golden, Liburd
Housing, Parks and Recreation
Chair — Goodwin
Vice chair — Jn. Baptiste
Members — Cole, Gomez, Hansen
Labor and Veterans Affairs
Chair — David
Vice chair — Bennerson
Members — Goodwin, Petrus, Hansen
Planning and Environmental Protection
Chair — Donastorg
Vice chair — Liburd
Members — Cole, Jn. Baptiste, Goodwin
Rules
Chair — Golden
Vice chair — Richards
Members — Donastorg, Bennerson, Gomez, Bryan, Liburd
Youth and Human Services
Chair — Gomez
Vice chair — Petrus
Members — Richards, Cole, Hansen
All members of the 11-member majority bloc have committee chairmanships except Senate President Vargrave A. Richards.
OFFICERS OF THE 23rd LEGISLATURE
President — Vargrave A. Richards
Vice president — Judy M. Gomez
Legislative secretary — Roosevelt St.C. David
Majority leader — Allie-Allison Petrus
Secretary for intergovernmental and territorial affairs — David S. Jones
Liaison to the White House — George Goodwin
Liaison to the U.S. Congress — Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg Jr.
Republican charge d'affaires to Washington — Violet Anne Golden
COMMITTEES
Economic Development, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Chair — Jones
Vice chair — Lorraine L. Berry
Members — Donastorg, Golden, Norman Jn. Baptiste, David, Gregory Bennerson
Education
Chair — Jn. Baptiste
Vice chair — Gomez
Members — Jones, Adelbert "Bert" Bryan, Golden, Almando "Rocky" Liburd, Richards
Finance
Chair — Berry
Vice chair — Jones
Members — Golden, Bennerson, David, Goodwin, Alicia "Chucky" Hansen
Government Operations
Chair — Bennerson
Vice chair — David
Members — Berry, Jones, Bryan, Petrus, Donald "Ducks" Cole
Health
Chair — Petrus
Vice chair — Donastorg
Members — Berry, Golden, Liburd
Housing, Parks and Recreation
Chair — Goodwin
Vice chair — Jn. Baptiste
Members — Cole, Gomez, Hansen
Labor and Veterans Affairs
Chair — David
Vice chair — Bennerson
Members — Goodwin, Petrus, Hansen
Planning and Environmental Protection
Chair — Donastorg
Vice chair — Liburd
Members — Cole, Jn. Baptiste, Goodwin
Rules
Chair — Golden
Vice chair — Richards
Members — Donastorg, Bennerson, Gomez, Bryan, Liburd
Youth and Human Services
Chair — Gomez
Vice chair — Petrus
Members — Richards, Cole, Hansen
STATE OF TERRITORY: 'VERY GRAVE'
"Very grave" were the words Gov. Charles W. Turnbull used to describe the financial state of the territory in his first State of the Territory address Monday night.
Turnbull's tone throughout his address was one of gravity and urgency concerning the territory's "precarious" fiscal condition.
He said he had inherited a government that had doubled its long-term debt in four years to $1 billion. He referred, in addition, to the $489.2 million legislative appropriation for fiscal year 1999 including a proposed "technical amendment" of $23.4 million, which is, in fact, he said, a supplemental budget to cover expenses already committed. And he said the shortfall for fiscal year 1999 in the general fund will be $246 million.
He reported that many departments and agencies are in danger of losing federal funds because of non-compliance or non-use of the funds.
Turnbull was quite clear that the government will have to"bite the bullet" and stop living beyond its means. He said all branches must face reality, impose discipline and make sacrifices. Even with that, he said, the government faces the specter of payless paydays.
He set forth some plans to reduce government spending by:
— Implementing "a serious and real attrition program" that will reduce the workforce by 25 percent over five years.
— Halting duplication of services. He said he will soon propose a government-reorganization plan to consolidate departments and services.
— Limiting the number of exempt employees in his administration.
— Reviewing all leases and contracts to see which can be eliminated.
He proposed a broad spectrum of initiatives to increase revenue, including streamlining the permitting process, appointing a tax review commission to study the Industrial Development Commission and Government Development Bank procedures and enforcement to ensure compliance by beneficiaries, and appointing a task force to recommend ways to revitalize the beleaguered marine industry.
He even hinted at the possibility of investing in a territorial airline that would provide consistent service with affordable prices.
In keeping with his campaign promises, he said he would give special attention to the needs of St. Croix by bolstering support for casino gambling and working toward developing St. Croix as a homeport for cruise ships.
He also committed to spending 100 percent of the hotel occupancy tax on advertising and marketing all three islands as separate and unique destinations. Turnbull, a former Education commissioner, called education the "key to conquering the next century." He said we must improve student achievement and make sure all Virgin Islands children are computer literate.
He promised to implement measures to enhance the academic integrity of the University of the Virgin Islands, but did not say how he would pay for this and other improvements in services without money in the treasury.
He declared an "unrelenting war against drugs and crime" that would assure the safety of residents and tourists alike. And he promised to focus attention on the hospitals and health care facilities in the territory and to give them autonomy.
In his relatively short speech, punctuated often by applause, Turnbull pledged to address other issues in greater depth — such as youth, agriculture and our Hispanic community — at a later time.
He also said that despite serious funding shortfalls, the government still must provide quality services. That kind of service traditionally "begins with a warm greeting and ends with a fond goodbye," he said.
Turnbull called for the return of respect to the way of life in the Virgin Islands and made a commitment, himself, to maintain that respect for all individuals and all branches of government.
"We can agree to disagree without being disagreeable," he said.
He referred to the "tri-pillars" of his "grander vision" — unity, respect and service — and said that with those goals in mind, "We can reverse our present course" and the state of the territory "can become excellent."
Editor's note: The full text of the governor's State of the Territory address can be found on the Local Government News page.
Turnbull's tone throughout his address was one of gravity and urgency concerning the territory's "precarious" fiscal condition.
He said he had inherited a government that had doubled its long-term debt in four years to $1 billion. He referred, in addition, to the $489.2 million legislative appropriation for fiscal year 1999 including a proposed "technical amendment" of $23.4 million, which is, in fact, he said, a supplemental budget to cover expenses already committed. And he said the shortfall for fiscal year 1999 in the general fund will be $246 million.
He reported that many departments and agencies are in danger of losing federal funds because of non-compliance or non-use of the funds.
Turnbull was quite clear that the government will have to"bite the bullet" and stop living beyond its means. He said all branches must face reality, impose discipline and make sacrifices. Even with that, he said, the government faces the specter of payless paydays.
He set forth some plans to reduce government spending by:
— Implementing "a serious and real attrition program" that will reduce the workforce by 25 percent over five years.
— Halting duplication of services. He said he will soon propose a government-reorganization plan to consolidate departments and services.
— Limiting the number of exempt employees in his administration.
— Reviewing all leases and contracts to see which can be eliminated.
He proposed a broad spectrum of initiatives to increase revenue, including streamlining the permitting process, appointing a tax review commission to study the Industrial Development Commission and Government Development Bank procedures and enforcement to ensure compliance by beneficiaries, and appointing a task force to recommend ways to revitalize the beleaguered marine industry.
He even hinted at the possibility of investing in a territorial airline that would provide consistent service with affordable prices.
In keeping with his campaign promises, he said he would give special attention to the needs of St. Croix by bolstering support for casino gambling and working toward developing St. Croix as a homeport for cruise ships.
He also committed to spending 100 percent of the hotel occupancy tax on advertising and marketing all three islands as separate and unique destinations. Turnbull, a former Education commissioner, called education the "key to conquering the next century." He said we must improve student achievement and make sure all Virgin Islands children are computer literate.
He promised to implement measures to enhance the academic integrity of the University of the Virgin Islands, but did not say how he would pay for this and other improvements in services without money in the treasury.
He declared an "unrelenting war against drugs and crime" that would assure the safety of residents and tourists alike. And he promised to focus attention on the hospitals and health care facilities in the territory and to give them autonomy.
In his relatively short speech, punctuated often by applause, Turnbull pledged to address other issues in greater depth — such as youth, agriculture and our Hispanic community — at a later time.
He also said that despite serious funding shortfalls, the government still must provide quality services. That kind of service traditionally "begins with a warm greeting and ends with a fond goodbye," he said.
Turnbull called for the return of respect to the way of life in the Virgin Islands and made a commitment, himself, to maintain that respect for all individuals and all branches of government.
"We can agree to disagree without being disagreeable," he said.
He referred to the "tri-pillars" of his "grander vision" — unity, respect and service — and said that with those goals in mind, "We can reverse our present course" and the state of the territory "can become excellent."
Editor's note: The full text of the governor's State of the Territory address can be found on the Local Government News page.
AVOID RAPHUNE HILL AT NIGHT; IT'S BEING PAVED
Public Works is repaving Raphune Hill from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. this week, so motorists would be wise to take alternative routes.
Crews have been working all night since Monday to remove and replace old decayed asphalt on that well-traveled road, according to Tyrone Martin, special ssistant to the DPW commissioner.
Accommodations will be made for buses and residents of the area, but Martin asked all others to avoid the Route 38 area until work is completed.
"If you have to use the road, please adhere to all traffic signs and flag persons," Martin added.
The area is illuminated while crews are working.
"It is a minor inconvenience for a major accomplishment," Martin said.
Work on New Tutu, Route 382, from Splash 'n Dash car wash to the road going into the valley, has been delayed due to all the rain, according to Martin.
Other roads slated for work are: Route 33, Crown Mountain Road, from the old Tri-Mart intersection to the top of the hill; Route 30, the concrete road into Fortuna; and Route 39, Donoe Road, where Public Works is installing proper drainage and sidewalks.
Crews have been working all night since Monday to remove and replace old decayed asphalt on that well-traveled road, according to Tyrone Martin, special ssistant to the DPW commissioner.
Accommodations will be made for buses and residents of the area, but Martin asked all others to avoid the Route 38 area until work is completed.
"If you have to use the road, please adhere to all traffic signs and flag persons," Martin added.
The area is illuminated while crews are working.
"It is a minor inconvenience for a major accomplishment," Martin said.
Work on New Tutu, Route 382, from Splash 'n Dash car wash to the road going into the valley, has been delayed due to all the rain, according to Martin.
Other roads slated for work are: Route 33, Crown Mountain Road, from the old Tri-Mart intersection to the top of the hill; Route 30, the concrete road into Fortuna; and Route 39, Donoe Road, where Public Works is installing proper drainage and sidewalks.
60 GOOD WAYS TO USE BAKING SODA
Bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, has many different uses in the household.
Although more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not better.
Baking Soda:
1. To make your own baking powder, stir and sift together 2 parts of Cream of Tartar to 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.
2. Be sure to keep an extra box of baking soda by your stove in case of grease or electrical fire. Scatter the powder by the handful to safely put it out.
3. Keep a container of baking soda in your garage as well as in your car to put out a fire. It won't damage anything it touches.
4. Baking soda will also put out fires in clothing, fuel, wood, upholstery and rugs.
5. Clean vegetables and fruit with baking soda. Sprinkle in water, soak and rise the produce.
6. Wash garbage cans with baking soda.
7. Soak and wash diapers with baking soda.
8. Oil and grease – stained clothing washes out better with soda added to the washing water.
9. Clean your fridge and freezer with dry soda sprinkled on a damp cloth. rinse with clear water.
10. Deodorize your fridge and freezer by putting in an open container of baking soda to absorb odors. Stir and turn over the soda from time to time. Replace every 2 months.
11. Soda absorbs kitty litter odors. Cover the bottom of the kitty box with 1 part soda; then add a layer of 3 parts kitty litter on top.
12. Always add 1/2 cup soda to your washing machine load.
13. Clean combs and brushes in a soda solution.
14. Wash food and drink containers with soda and water.
15. Wash marble-topped furniture with a solution of 3 tablespoons of soda in 1 quart of warm water. Let stand awhile, then rinse.
16. Clean Formica counter tops with baking soda on a damp sponge.
17. Wash out thermos bottles and cooling containers with soda and water to get rid of stale smells.
18. To remove stubborn stains from marble, Formica or plastic surfaces, scour with a paste of soda and water.
19. Wash glass or stainless steel coffee pots (but not aluminum) in a soda solution ( 3 tbsp. soda to 1 quart water).
20. Run you coffee maker through its cycle with a soda solution. Rinse.
21. Give baby bottles a good cleaning with soda and hot water.
22. Sprinkle soda on barbecue grills, let soak, then rinse off.
23. Sprinkle soda on greasy garage floor. Let stand, scrub and rinse.
24. Polish silverware with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rub, rinse and dry.
25. For silver pieces without raised patterns or cemented-on handles: place the silver on aluminum foil in an enamel pot. Add boiling water and 4 tbsp. baking soda. Let stand, rinse and dry.
26. Reduce odor build-up in your dishwasher by sprinkling some soda on the bottom.
27. Run your dishwasher through its cycle with soda in it instead of soap to give it a good cleaning.
28. To remove burned-on food from a pan: let the pan soak in soda and water for 10 minutes before washing. Or scrub the pot with dry soda and a moist scouring pad.
29. For a badly-burned pan with a thick layer of burned-on food: pour a thick layer of soda directly onto the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle on just enough water so as to moisten the soda. Leave the pot overnight, then scrub it clean next day.
30. Rub stainless steel and chrome with a moist cloth and dry baking soda to shine it up. Rinse and dry. On stainless steel, scrub in the direction of the grain.
31. Clean plastic, porcelain and glass with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.
32. Remove that bad smell from ashtrays with soda and water.
33. Sprinkle a bit of dry soda in your ashtrays to prevent smoldering and reduce odor.
34. Clean your bathroom with dry soda on a moist sponge – sink, tub, tiles, shower stall, etc.
35. Keep your drains clean and free-flowing by putting 4 tablespoons of soda in them each week. Flush the soda down with hot water.
36. Soak your shower curtains in water and soda to clean them.
37. To remove strong odors from your hands, wet your hands and rub them hard with soda, then rinse.
38. Sprinkle baking soda on your wet toothbrush and brush your teeth and dentures with it.
39. Sprinkle soda in tennis shoes, socks, boots and slippers to eliminate odor.
40. Add 1/2 cups or more of baking soda to your bath water to soften your skin.
41. Putting 2 tbsp. of baking soda in your baby's bath water will help relieve diaper rash irritations.
42. Apply soda directly to insect bites, rashes and poison ivy to relieve discomfort. Make a paste with water.
43. Take a soda bath to relieve general skin irritations such as measles and chicken pox.
44. Take 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 glass of water to relieve acid indigestion or heartburn.
45. Gargle with 1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1/2 glass of water. Freshens and cleans your mouth.
46. Used as a mouthwash, baking soda will also relieve canker sore pain.
47. To relieve sunburn: use a paste of baking soda and water.
48. Bug bites: use a poultice of baking soda and vinegar.
49. Bee sting: use a poultice of baking soda and water.
50. Windburns: moisten some baking soda and apply directly.
51. Making Play Clay with baking soda: combine 1 1/4 cups water, 2 cups soda, 1 cup cornstarch.
52. Use soda as an underarm deodorant.
53. If your baby spits up on his shirt after feeding, moisten a cloth, dip it in baking soda and dab at the dribbled shirt. The odor will go away.
54. When scalding a chicken, add 1 tsp. of soda to the boiling water. The feathers will come off easier and flesh will be clean and white.
55. Repel rain from windshield. Put gobs of baking soda on a dampened cloth and wipe windows inside and out.
56. Add to water to soak dried beans to make them more digestible.
57. Add to water to remove the "gamey" taste from wild game.
58. Use to sweeten sour dishcloths.
59. Use dry with a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.
60. Use to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from toaster. Dampen cloth and make a mild abrasive with baking soda.
Although more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not better.
Baking Soda:
1. To make your own baking powder, stir and sift together 2 parts of Cream of Tartar to 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.
2. Be sure to keep an extra box of baking soda by your stove in case of grease or electrical fire. Scatter the powder by the handful to safely put it out.
3. Keep a container of baking soda in your garage as well as in your car to put out a fire. It won't damage anything it touches.
4. Baking soda will also put out fires in clothing, fuel, wood, upholstery and rugs.
5. Clean vegetables and fruit with baking soda. Sprinkle in water, soak and rise the produce.
6. Wash garbage cans with baking soda.
7. Soak and wash diapers with baking soda.
8. Oil and grease – stained clothing washes out better with soda added to the washing water.
9. Clean your fridge and freezer with dry soda sprinkled on a damp cloth. rinse with clear water.
10. Deodorize your fridge and freezer by putting in an open container of baking soda to absorb odors. Stir and turn over the soda from time to time. Replace every 2 months.
11. Soda absorbs kitty litter odors. Cover the bottom of the kitty box with 1 part soda; then add a layer of 3 parts kitty litter on top.
12. Always add 1/2 cup soda to your washing machine load.
13. Clean combs and brushes in a soda solution.
14. Wash food and drink containers with soda and water.
15. Wash marble-topped furniture with a solution of 3 tablespoons of soda in 1 quart of warm water. Let stand awhile, then rinse.
16. Clean Formica counter tops with baking soda on a damp sponge.
17. Wash out thermos bottles and cooling containers with soda and water to get rid of stale smells.
18. To remove stubborn stains from marble, Formica or plastic surfaces, scour with a paste of soda and water.
19. Wash glass or stainless steel coffee pots (but not aluminum) in a soda solution ( 3 tbsp. soda to 1 quart water).
20. Run you coffee maker through its cycle with a soda solution. Rinse.
21. Give baby bottles a good cleaning with soda and hot water.
22. Sprinkle soda on barbecue grills, let soak, then rinse off.
23. Sprinkle soda on greasy garage floor. Let stand, scrub and rinse.
24. Polish silverware with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rub, rinse and dry.
25. For silver pieces without raised patterns or cemented-on handles: place the silver on aluminum foil in an enamel pot. Add boiling water and 4 tbsp. baking soda. Let stand, rinse and dry.
26. Reduce odor build-up in your dishwasher by sprinkling some soda on the bottom.
27. Run your dishwasher through its cycle with soda in it instead of soap to give it a good cleaning.
28. To remove burned-on food from a pan: let the pan soak in soda and water for 10 minutes before washing. Or scrub the pot with dry soda and a moist scouring pad.
29. For a badly-burned pan with a thick layer of burned-on food: pour a thick layer of soda directly onto the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle on just enough water so as to moisten the soda. Leave the pot overnight, then scrub it clean next day.
30. Rub stainless steel and chrome with a moist cloth and dry baking soda to shine it up. Rinse and dry. On stainless steel, scrub in the direction of the grain.
31. Clean plastic, porcelain and glass with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.
32. Remove that bad smell from ashtrays with soda and water.
33. Sprinkle a bit of dry soda in your ashtrays to prevent smoldering and reduce odor.
34. Clean your bathroom with dry soda on a moist sponge – sink, tub, tiles, shower stall, etc.
35. Keep your drains clean and free-flowing by putting 4 tablespoons of soda in them each week. Flush the soda down with hot water.
36. Soak your shower curtains in water and soda to clean them.
37. To remove strong odors from your hands, wet your hands and rub them hard with soda, then rinse.
38. Sprinkle baking soda on your wet toothbrush and brush your teeth and dentures with it.
39. Sprinkle soda in tennis shoes, socks, boots and slippers to eliminate odor.
40. Add 1/2 cups or more of baking soda to your bath water to soften your skin.
41. Putting 2 tbsp. of baking soda in your baby's bath water will help relieve diaper rash irritations.
42. Apply soda directly to insect bites, rashes and poison ivy to relieve discomfort. Make a paste with water.
43. Take a soda bath to relieve general skin irritations such as measles and chicken pox.
44. Take 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 glass of water to relieve acid indigestion or heartburn.
45. Gargle with 1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1/2 glass of water. Freshens and cleans your mouth.
46. Used as a mouthwash, baking soda will also relieve canker sore pain.
47. To relieve sunburn: use a paste of baking soda and water.
48. Bug bites: use a poultice of baking soda and vinegar.
49. Bee sting: use a poultice of baking soda and water.
50. Windburns: moisten some baking soda and apply directly.
51. Making Play Clay with baking soda: combine 1 1/4 cups water, 2 cups soda, 1 cup cornstarch.
52. Use soda as an underarm deodorant.
53. If your baby spits up on his shirt after feeding, moisten a cloth, dip it in baking soda and dab at the dribbled shirt. The odor will go away.
54. When scalding a chicken, add 1 tsp. of soda to the boiling water. The feathers will come off easier and flesh will be clean and white.
55. Repel rain from windshield. Put gobs of baking soda on a dampened cloth and wipe windows inside and out.
56. Add to water to soak dried beans to make them more digestible.
57. Add to water to remove the "gamey" taste from wild game.
58. Use to sweeten sour dishcloths.
59. Use dry with a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.
60. Use to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from toaster. Dampen cloth and make a mild abrasive with baking soda.
HOW TO REMEMBER….ALMOST ANYTHING
Here's a series of tips to help you remember….almost anything.
HOW TO REMEMBER NAMES
You just called the TV repair shop and the voice on the other end of the line tells you "this is Don Smith."
About five minutes later you tell your wife that "this guy" will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can't think of his name although you know he mentioned it on the phone.
This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant the name in our memory right at the time we hear it.
To do this you first must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your "memory banks" each time you hear someone's name, and, within a short time the "repeating" process can be discontinued.
When you meet someone in person, use the same procedure and, in addition, visualize something different, unusual or "ridiculous" about their appearance, position or actions that "ties in" with their name.
You may have to put the descriptive information on one side of a card or piece of paper and the name on the other side for a while until it is imbedded in your memory permanently.
Look at it repeatedly, see the "picture" in your mind's eye as you look at the name, or when you see the name visualize the "picture" you have assigned to the name.
Getting this system to work will require certain changes in your thinking and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient. After all, you have developed a "bad habit" over many years and it is difficult to turn it around overnight.
This method also works with anything else work remembering, not just names.
When you have occasion to remember something, jot it down and incorporate it into your list . . . No complicated formula . . . Just a system that works with a little concentration.
HOW TO REMEMBER ANYTHING!
As mentioned above people may train their memory by associating names with specific illustrations. This works just as well with written information.
There are several key words or a key thought in each paragraph of printed matter that can be associated with an illogical or ridiculous illustration. It is much easier to remember and recall ridiculous associations than it is to recall normal and uneventful relationships.
As you proceed through any text, choose one or several key words or key thoughts from each subject and relate the same to a ridiculous cartoon or illustration. Actually "see" it in your mind's eye as it relates to the key word or key thought.
When you have occasion to remember a particular matter, the "picture" should automatically appear to you and the entire thought should be recalled. Be sure to SEE the ridiculous picture associated with the printed matter you wish to recall.
As you proceed through a book, practice seeing a picture and relate it to the key words or the main thought of the written material.
This method of learning should improve your ability to retain what you read. With sufficient "practice" using this method, many individuals will be able to develop a "photo-Type" memory.
The key to this memory system is to "see" the "picture" in your "mind's eye." After you have practiced and mastered the system and are able to get instant flashback recall, you should be able to read most any text material and visualize ridiculous pictures to associate with the thoughts expressed in the printed materials.
We suggest you prove this system to yourself. As you read the first several pages of information, "see" a picture related to the words or thought. It may be rather difficult to "see" at first but by constant effort and concentration, amazing progress can be made.
When you have seen the picture, just go on reading the following subject matter and repeat the process. Don't be concerned that you will forget the prior subjects! They should remain imprinted on your mind and recalled later, instantaneously and clearly.
After you have read several pages, recall the first few "mind-pictures." If you originally "saw" the picture as related to the key thought of the printed material, you should remember the basic information.
Try it! It's interesting!
After you have mastered this learning system, it should be easy to file various programs away in your memory and recall them as needed to progress in your search for success.
MEMORY AND PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS!
The same system mentioned on the previous page may be used to memorize a speech by linking a series of thoughts to a series of ridiculous pictures in sequence.
Proper preparation of your speech is half the battle. Know your subject thoroughly, then make an outline for the introduction, main body and conclusion.
Start your speech with something to startle your audience into complete attention such as a weird statement or funny happening.
In presenting the main body of your speech, get the confidence of your audience by letting them know you know your subject very well. Get your points across without argument.
In making your conclusion you can briefly sum up what you have just stated, then end with a big bang; recommending action your audience should take or suggesting they change their viewpoint on the subject, etc. Finalize with a joke that fits the circumstances, or powerful word pictures they will remember after they leave the meeting.
Make your outline in large print with plenty of space between lines so you will be able to look up without losing your place on the sheets. Rely on your memory for the most important points, including the opening and closing lines.
Practice your speech with a tape recorder and in front of a mirror before the meeting. Work out any apparent speaking problems or things that don't sound just right.
Know what you are going to do with your hands and determine the better body movements to go with your personality. Continually make eye contact back and forth across the room.
Take time to think before answering questions. If you don't have the answer, ask another question, refer it to someone else better qualified to answer, answer in general terms or change the subject (like politicians do), complimenting the person asking the "impossible" question or by telling a "clean" joke.
HOW TO REMEMBER NAMES
You just called the TV repair shop and the voice on the other end of the line tells you "this is Don Smith."
About five minutes later you tell your wife that "this guy" will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can't think of his name although you know he mentioned it on the phone.
This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant the name in our memory right at the time we hear it.
To do this you first must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your "memory banks" each time you hear someone's name, and, within a short time the "repeating" process can be discontinued.
When you meet someone in person, use the same procedure and, in addition, visualize something different, unusual or "ridiculous" about their appearance, position or actions that "ties in" with their name.
You may have to put the descriptive information on one side of a card or piece of paper and the name on the other side for a while until it is imbedded in your memory permanently.
Look at it repeatedly, see the "picture" in your mind's eye as you look at the name, or when you see the name visualize the "picture" you have assigned to the name.
Getting this system to work will require certain changes in your thinking and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient. After all, you have developed a "bad habit" over many years and it is difficult to turn it around overnight.
This method also works with anything else work remembering, not just names.
When you have occasion to remember something, jot it down and incorporate it into your list . . . No complicated formula . . . Just a system that works with a little concentration.
HOW TO REMEMBER ANYTHING!
As mentioned above people may train their memory by associating names with specific illustrations. This works just as well with written information.
There are several key words or a key thought in each paragraph of printed matter that can be associated with an illogical or ridiculous illustration. It is much easier to remember and recall ridiculous associations than it is to recall normal and uneventful relationships.
As you proceed through any text, choose one or several key words or key thoughts from each subject and relate the same to a ridiculous cartoon or illustration. Actually "see" it in your mind's eye as it relates to the key word or key thought.
When you have occasion to remember a particular matter, the "picture" should automatically appear to you and the entire thought should be recalled. Be sure to SEE the ridiculous picture associated with the printed matter you wish to recall.
As you proceed through a book, practice seeing a picture and relate it to the key words or the main thought of the written material.
This method of learning should improve your ability to retain what you read. With sufficient "practice" using this method, many individuals will be able to develop a "photo-Type" memory.
The key to this memory system is to "see" the "picture" in your "mind's eye." After you have practiced and mastered the system and are able to get instant flashback recall, you should be able to read most any text material and visualize ridiculous pictures to associate with the thoughts expressed in the printed materials.
We suggest you prove this system to yourself. As you read the first several pages of information, "see" a picture related to the words or thought. It may be rather difficult to "see" at first but by constant effort and concentration, amazing progress can be made.
When you have seen the picture, just go on reading the following subject matter and repeat the process. Don't be concerned that you will forget the prior subjects! They should remain imprinted on your mind and recalled later, instantaneously and clearly.
After you have read several pages, recall the first few "mind-pictures." If you originally "saw" the picture as related to the key thought of the printed material, you should remember the basic information.
Try it! It's interesting!
After you have mastered this learning system, it should be easy to file various programs away in your memory and recall them as needed to progress in your search for success.
MEMORY AND PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS!
The same system mentioned on the previous page may be used to memorize a speech by linking a series of thoughts to a series of ridiculous pictures in sequence.
Proper preparation of your speech is half the battle. Know your subject thoroughly, then make an outline for the introduction, main body and conclusion.
Start your speech with something to startle your audience into complete attention such as a weird statement or funny happening.
In presenting the main body of your speech, get the confidence of your audience by letting them know you know your subject very well. Get your points across without argument.
In making your conclusion you can briefly sum up what you have just stated, then end with a big bang; recommending action your audience should take or suggesting they change their viewpoint on the subject, etc. Finalize with a joke that fits the circumstances, or powerful word pictures they will remember after they leave the meeting.
Make your outline in large print with plenty of space between lines so you will be able to look up without losing your place on the sheets. Rely on your memory for the most important points, including the opening and closing lines.
Practice your speech with a tape recorder and in front of a mirror before the meeting. Work out any apparent speaking problems or things that don't sound just right.
Know what you are going to do with your hands and determine the better body movements to go with your personality. Continually make eye contact back and forth across the room.
Take time to think before answering questions. If you don't have the answer, ask another question, refer it to someone else better qualified to answer, answer in general terms or change the subject (like politicians do), complimenting the person asking the "impossible" question or by telling a "clean" joke.
WHERE'S THE TEXT?
One week ago, at the end of the inaugural ceremony at Emancipation Garden, Dr. Gwen-Marie Moolenaar announced that a full report on the swearing-in, including the text of Gov. Charles W. Turnbull's inaugural address, could be found following the
ceremony on the Turnbull-James website at www.turnbull-james.com.
With all due respect, where is it?
As the week has gone by, some things have appeared on the site, including photos of the inaugural balls, but so far no text of the governor's or lieutenant governor's inaugural addresses.
There is, however, a place set aside on the site for the speeches, complete with flashing messages saying, "Do It – Click
Here Now!"
Several calls to Government House have also not resulted in obtaining a copy of the addresses.
What is the problem? A simple explanation would probably suffice but that has not been forthcoming either.
We hope this is not a portent of the future with the new administration, which — to its credit — has promised complete and ready access for the people to all public information.
Addendum: The governor's public information team did fax copies of Turnbull's State of the Territory address to the media an hour or so after he finished giving it — a big improvement. As of late Monday night, the speech was not on the Turnbull-James website. Maybe Tuesday….
ceremony on the Turnbull-James website at www.turnbull-james.com.
With all due respect, where is it?
As the week has gone by, some things have appeared on the site, including photos of the inaugural balls, but so far no text of the governor's or lieutenant governor's inaugural addresses.
There is, however, a place set aside on the site for the speeches, complete with flashing messages saying, "Do It – Click
Here Now!"
Several calls to Government House have also not resulted in obtaining a copy of the addresses.
What is the problem? A simple explanation would probably suffice but that has not been forthcoming either.
We hope this is not a portent of the future with the new administration, which — to its credit — has promised complete and ready access for the people to all public information.
Addendum: The governor's public information team did fax copies of Turnbull's State of the Territory address to the media an hour or so after he finished giving it — a big improvement. As of late Monday night, the speech was not on the Turnbull-James website. Maybe Tuesday….
