Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Has anyone heard of this "guerite" mineral? geology

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Guerite is mined from an area of the Mojave Desert in the United States, which is the only known location and source on Earth of this unique mineral compound. The amazing attributes of the mineral were discovered in the early 1970's, when a small quantity of Guerite found its way into a refrigerator and significant changes were observed.



Submitted July 01, 2015 at 08:17PM by GlitterRiot http://ift.tt/1C9zHxY geology

Refrigerators are the life support system for food. Showerthoughts

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Submitted July 01, 2015 at 07:23PM by colaspree http://ift.tt/1dxnPK9 Showerthoughts

tips on reducing salmonella in eggs circlejerk

Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious and economical foods. Learn how to reduce the risks of a Salmonella infection from eggs. A type of bacterium, Salmonella, can be on both the outside and inside of eggs that appear to be normal, and if the eggs are eaten raw or lightly cooked, the bacterium can cause illness.

Photos: Hands holding eggs.Eggs, poultry, meat, milk, and other foods are safe when handled properly. Shell eggs are safest when stored in the refrigerator, individually and thoroughly cooked, and promptly consumed after cooking. The larger the number of Salmonella bacteria present in the egg, the more likely the egg is to cause illness. Keeping eggs adequately refrigerated prevents any Salmonella present in the eggs from growing to higher numbers, so eggs should be refrigerated until they are needed.

Cooking reduces the number of bacteria present in an egg; however, a lightly cooked egg with a runny egg white or yolk still poses a greater risk than a thoroughly cooked egg. Lightly cooked egg whites and yolks have both caused outbreaks of SE infections. Cooked eggs should be consumed promptly and not be held in the temperature range of 40 to 140°F for more than 2 hours.

What are the specific actions I can take to reduce my risk of a Salmonella infection from eggs? Like other foods, keep eggs refrigerated at ≤40° F (≤4° C) at all times. Buy eggs only from stores or other suppliers that keep them refrigerated. Discard cracked or dirty eggs. Wash hands and all food contact surface areas (counter tops, utensils, dishes, and cutting boards) with soap and water after contact with raw eggs. Then disinfect the food contact surfaces using a sanitizing agent, such as bleach, following label instructions. Eggs should be thoroughly cooked until both the yolk and white are firm. Recipes containing eggs mixed with other foods should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Eat eggs promptly after cooking. Do not keep eggs warm or at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Refrigerate unused or leftover egg-containing foods promptly. Avoid restaurant dishes made with raw or lightly cooked, unpasteurized eggs. Restaurants should use pasteurized eggs in any recipe (such as Hollandaise sauce or Caesar salad dressing) that would result in consumption of raw or lightly cooked eggs. Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs should be avoided, especially by young children, elderly persons, and persons with weakened immune systems or debilitating illness. Consumers can consider buying and using pasteurized shell eggs, which are available for purchase from certain stores and suppliers. Photo: A carton of eggs.How do I know if I have a Salmonella infection? A person infected with Salmonella usually has a fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea beginning 12 to 72 hours after consuming a contaminated food or beverage. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without antibiotic treatment. However, the diarrhea can be severe, and the person may be ill enough to require hospitalization.

Who is most at risk for getting a Salmonella infection? The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems may have a more severe illness. In these patients, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.



Submitted July 01, 2015 at 05:42PM by thick_knees http://ift.tt/1IsKkgf circlejerk

New refrigerator installed by contractor back in December, now water & ice won't work. Have PC Richard warranty on it. Do I call contractor or store to fix it? HomeImprovement

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Submitted July 01, 2015 at 05:49PM by crimson117 http://ift.tt/1IsKkg4 HomeImprovement

[Serious] Midway through SBI (MasterCard SecureCode) Helpline, I get transferred to SAMSUNG Service Center!! india

I had some problems with a SBI Debit Card(MasterCard). I called up the Helpline number 1800112211 given here.

I entered the 16-digit ATM Card No. and to further verify my identity, I entered my ATM PIN number.

For Account related services, I hit 1. My call was transferred to a Support Executive. In 10-15 seconds of talking to her, my phone goes silent...no sound at all. The display shows call is not dropped yet, so I move to another room....just in case....

The sound comes back. Its an IVRS record, going "Welcome to Samsung Customer Support"...I don't remember the exact words.

Anyway the menu options here was 1- Mobiles/Smartphones 2-Refrigerators,....

I pressed 1, to get anyone to try and make me understand how in the blazes was my call transferred to Samsung while I was talking to SBI.

A guy picked up and I said," I don't know how, but believe me 10-15 seconds ago I was in a call with SBI... State Bank of India ---"

That's it. The call ends.

I don't know what I'll do next. If I go to my home branch, the CRO(Customer Support Officer) will probably laugh at me. But believe me guys, this happened and I'm scared. I sent my ATM card and PIN over what seems to be a completely insecure connection.

How did this happen? Who is responsible?

Isn't there a secure version for bank phone calls, like there's https for websites?

I'm probably gonna stay away from SBI phone banking and actually there have been a lot of problems with SBI too... Thinking about changing to another bank. Any ideas?



Submitted July 01, 2015 at 01:23PM by Ativerc http://ift.tt/1GYsGP3 india

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Over pressurized bottles (need advice) Kombucha

Ok so I just opened a bottle after my second ferment and before I transfer them into the refrigerator. The thing exploded upon opening and just ejected the entire bottle 3 feet into the air. My question is, will putting the bottles in the fridge relieve the pressure at all? I know it will stop the fermentation from carbonating any further. But am I going to have all of these bottles explode on me?

Any experience here?

Also, if they all will be extremely pressurized, should I just open into a huge container and catch all of it and then re-bottle?

Thanks!



Submitted July 01, 2015 at 08:55AM by calpickle http://ift.tt/1Hwhcpn Kombucha

I just moved into a brand new, fully furnished condo, but the water in my new refrigerator turns off every time I open the door to search for food firstworldproblems

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Submitted July 01, 2015 at 08:18AM by chuckbeez http://ift.tt/1eZqga2 firstworldproblems