8-16 drops of household bleach will purify a gallon of drinking water.

First let water stand until particles settle. Filter the particles if necessary with layers of cloth, coffee filters, or fine paper towels. Pour the clear water into an uncontaminated container and add Regular Clorox Bleach per the below indicated ratio. Mix well. Wait 30 min. Water should have a slight bleach odor. If not, repeat dose. Wait 15 min. Sniff again.

Iodine works, too.

In an emergency, iodine in a medicine kit will purify water. Use 2 percent U.S.P.-strength iodine (read the label). Using a medicine dropper, add 20 drops per gallon to clear water and 40 drops per gallon to cloudy water. Mix completely by stirring or shaking in a clean container. Allow the water to stand at least 30 minutes before using. Iodine is an antiseptic and is poisonous, so use and store it safely.

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It's probably over at Pull My Finger.

When will people learn not to leave their blogs unguarded?

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Blogson Peter of Shakey Pete's Shootin' Shack had a stroke and is in the hospital. Details are still sketchy, but I posted what I know about over at his place.

If you're not the praying type, you can always post some gun prOn to cheer him up:

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(Introduction)

There is nothing that means more to me than the joys of life you've helped me see. With your openness and honesty... YOU will always have me and my love.

(CAUTION: Romantics beware - comments may contain naughtiness)

[Like the Love Notes? Get the e-book]

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[AOR]

In order to boost revenue, the US Treasury started selling advertising space on currency. The first customer was a discount Japanese Internet Service Provider called "America On Rine".

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1 Boooooooo

Posted by: Chuck at August 31, 2005 09:03 AM (JXgKx)

2

Posted by: Susie at August 31, 2005 12:23 PM (nekkG)

3 *shakes head* I had so much higher hopes for you harv... *continues shaking head*

Posted by: virtue at August 31, 2005 03:54 PM (7rxW8)

4 *ROFLMAO!* And even while I was still just looking at the bill, before I read commentary, I just knew it would be rip of some sort on AOL...

Posted by: Jeff at August 31, 2005 11:24 PM (GtrXh)

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"Pouncing the kitties" is a euphemism for...?

[BeeBee of Angle of Vision doesn't really provide an answer for this. I just thought you folks would enjoy an excuse to let your minds wallow in the gutter for a while]

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Susie of Practical Penumbra has a question about Hurricane Katrina's effects:

I'd like some news on how Mississippi fared. Anyone know any Mississippi bloggers who might have the scoop on Gautier or Pascagoula?

Let her know, either in my comments or hers.

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Blogson That 1 Guy of Drunken Wisdom asks:

If some one were to offer to buy you any car, or truck, with no strings attached, and no limits as far as spending, what would you ask for?

Probably this thing that's been hanging on my wall for nearly 20 years:

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Alien planets are optional.

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After reading about how much pride blogson Johnny-Oh of Closet Extremist takes in his work, I got inspired to whip up a little something in his honor:

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1 Harvey that is Awesome! I'm puttin' it on my sidebar.

Posted by: Johnny - Oh at August 30, 2005 04:46 PM (6XYy1)

2 How Elitist!

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... is now available at Quibbles & Bits, along with links to parts 1-9.

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The reason God put spaces in between your fingers was so another person's hands could fill it up.

[Hat tip to bloggranddaughter Sissy of And What Next...]

(CAUTION: Romantics beware - comments may contain naughtiness)

[Like the Love Notes? Get the e-book]

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[(pink smiley face)]

Late at night, when no one was watching, Wal-Mart's Smiley logo liked to try on a little lipstick and eyeshadow - it made him feel SO pretty!

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Posted by: Susie at August 31, 2005 12:24 PM (nekkG)

2 I always wondered what he did when he wasn't "rolling back prices"... I had pictured him in a low-life bar chatting up hookers. But makeup? Who knew?

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I finally managed to bust out of the cage where I was being held prisoner by Nick Queen.

How did I do it?

A combination of powerful weapons:

More amateur music from Reid of The Daily Whim - Mystical Secret Agent.

And some Driving Do's & Don'ts

I know what you're thinking: "But Harv, those are actually pretty good."

True.

I just wanted to lull him into a false sense of security before springing my death-dealing trap on him.

RedGreenBlue

He was on the floor - unconscious but twitching - within 60 seconds.

Ya know, I should've been merciful and just made my escape, but I couldn't help myself:

Evilest. Earworm. Ever.

Nick won't be kidnapping anyone for a while.

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For some reason, "mp" got added to the MuNu blacklist, so any comment using a word with "mp" in any of the words (for example, "example") will get rejected.

The temporary workaround is to hyphenate any "mp" words, e.g. "exam-ple".

Should be cleared up soon.

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If you have a blog that's less than 3 months old, send a link to your best post to:

showcase.carnival-at-gmail.com

by midnight Sunday.

Or just use Ferdy's handy all-purpose Carnival Submission form, and select "Showcase Carnival".

Spread the word to all the new bloggers.

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...from blogson _Jon of We Swear:

- How did the U.S. Census get my personal cell phone number?
- What makes a the FedGov think they can run up my cell phone bill to harrass me? (And yes - calling someone 4 times in 5 minutes is harrassment.)
- Why is the U.S. Census doing a survey on health care? Aren't there private companies that do that? Isn't the Census just for counting heads for voting and such?

I'm especially curious about that first one. Are cell phone numbers listed somewhere?

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2 Filthy Lies

Precision Guided Humor Assignment reminder:

What happened to all the oil that President Bush stole from Iraq?

Is due by 9pm EDT Wednesday, August 26th. Late entries must be accompanied by a lame excuse.

Monday Linky Stuff

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The following people were kind enough to include me in their link-fests:

Best of Me Symphony at The Owner's Manual

Bonfire of the Vanities at Rightwing Nuthouse

Carnival of the Clueless at Right Wing Nut House

Carnival of the Vanities at The Big Picture

Carnival of Comedy at The Conservative UAU Guy

Carnival of the Optimists at Boxing Alcibiades

Items of Interest at Multiple Mentality

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[I GREW HEMP]

"In fact, I built my entire freaking house out of the stuff."

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1 ROFL!

Posted by: Susie at August 30, 2005 12:41 AM (nekkG)

2 Remind me to take a lighter and a bong next time I visit Mount Vernon!

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You would think after three years together I wouldn't be waiting for the phone like some luvstruck pre-teen. But alas, I do.

[from this post by bloggranddaughter Virtue of Rantings of an Indentured Servant]

(CAUTION: Romantics beware - comments may contain naughtiness)

[Like the Love Notes? Get the e-book]

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