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Pet of the Day:  from Cynthia Macgregor's great newsletter:  Canine FreeStyle.  Forget "Dancing with the Stars"; you have to see this one to believe it!

For gluten intolerant diners, there's finally a mainline cereal with neither wheat nor barley, and guaranteed gluten free.  General Mills Rice Chex.  Just make sure it's a new box that states "Gluten Free" on the front.  See press release.

Found in Recipe du Jour's great newsletter ("Where bacon is bacon and pigs are nervous..."):  Click on the Ball and see what happens.

"Why when I was young...."   Take a look at how things really used to be, say, on the day you were born or a parent's birthdate.  It won't make you feel better about the price of gasoline, however. Just enter a birth date for our personal time capsule.

Did you ever get paper money with 'where's George" stamped or printed on it?  This is a mild way to have fun.  Visit Where's George and register; you'll need to activate your account.  Enter a bill number and size, plus your zip code, to see where the bill has been.  Or discreetly print "wheresgeorge.com" on the margin of the bill, register it and send it on it's way.  You can check back on progress, or elect to have email notifications.

For a scrumptious treat, try Watkin's Coconut Cream Cheese Brownies.

Found in Computer Tips great newsletter.  Share a song with a friend or just listen to a favorite at TinySongs.com.  Great for whenever you have an "earworm" and just can't remember how the whole song goes or who sang it.  (Note:  when you click to play the song, you'll be asked if you wish to allow access to your clipboard.  This is NOT recommended nor a requirement - tell it 'no'!)

Do you like kaleidoscopes?  Fiddle with this one.  Drag shapes onto the circle above them, and see the resulting kaleidoscope to the right.

Blueberries are a major source of unique nutrients that can help eyesight, fight illness including heart disease, help one avoid  cancer, and according to research done at the University of Reading in Pennsylvania, can even help reverse age related memory loss.  According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), blueberries have the highest antioxidant activity of 40 common fruits and veggies.  P.S.: They taste great too.

Here's some facts and some recipes.

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An easy main dish that's economical, too.  Watkin's Alfredo Pasta.

Sent in by Fuller Brush Director John Vandervelde:  Quiz on What You Remember.  Put on your thinking cap, folks.

If they're going to eat cake, add some extra nutrition.  Great for entertaining, too.  Tropical Fruit Shortcake.

Food prices going up (and gas!!!) and money getting tight?  It's not so bad yet - let's revisit Poverty & Sharing Food.

Take a look at this fantastic 4th of July display.  If you're an American, this is guaranteed to stir your soul.  Bet you've never seen a display like this one!

Plain old pancakes are high in carbs and usually low in nutrition.  Try these colorful and tasty Veggie Pancakes.

For backyard picnics or barbeques, or hot summer evenings, try this cooling Watermelon Ice Cream Cake.  And check out this great buy on the Wonderlier set.  You'll 'wonder' how you got along without them!

Are you fat?  Or just have big bones?  Let's get real.  What is your BMI?  Your Body Mass Index?

Want to let me read your mind?  Get a pencil and a piece of scrap paper and click here!

How would you like a Whipped Topping that tastes good, adds nutrition to the diet, is cheap, and much healthier?  It keeps for a week or so in the fridge, and can even be frozen.

If you have to take antibiotics, you want it to kill all those nasty bugs, especially the resistant ones.  What common beverage can greatly increase the effectiveness of these drugs?  Click here for a surprise.

*Take a salad to your picnic - be sure and keep it cool!  Crunchy, savory, sweet or carbs - there's lots to pick from.  Two of my favorites are Kidney Bean Salad made with meaty dark kidney beans, Salad Olivier, a whole meal in itself, or Creamy Potato Salad Plus,

Browse Fuller Brush catalogs and inventory clearances.

The water use of an average American household might serve an entire small village in the desert.  Over-use of water is environmentally unfriendly, and also can put a big dent in your budget.  Here's some ideas to save $$$: Water Woes.

Barbeque, tail-gate parties and grilling.  The tasty meat dishes can be marred by worries about calories, carcinogens and food poisoning.  But you can take a lot of the worry out, while cutting the wait. See Safer Healthier Barbeque.

*Shelly has shared a recipe for Mango-Pineapple Salsa with Tupperware's Chipolte Seasoning; she also offers her way of getting rid of stains on Tupperware.

*Paper towels can be both wasteful and expensive, plus add to landfill.  There's a better, cheaper, more sanitary solution that cleans better, and washes and dries quickly.  Micro-Fiber Pads are pretty too!

Who says that snacks are unhealthy?  Not me!  Check out this healthy Salsa Fresca.  Great for low-fat tortilla chips, on burgers or burritos, or as a sauce with meat.  Try a big spoonful on scrambled eggs, tucked into a tortilla.

Here's some rules that will help you lose weight and improve your diet and your life.  Ten Commandments for Controlling your Food Intake.

Like fast food? You risk not only weight gain and higher cholesterol, but liver damage as well.

*Meaty red kidney beans make this dish a meal.  Puerto Ricans and others make a similar recipe.  Try Cajun Style Red Beans with Rice.

It's FREE, if you live in South Florida or will be visiting.  Our Fuller Brush and Watkins customer, Bella Smith, has asked us to spread the word about this great free concert June 28th at St Philips Episcopal Church, 1142 Coral Way in beautiful Coral Gables. Don't miss it!  See details.

Witch Hazel has an interesting history, and has long been used to treat a wide variety of ailments.  Here's some facts and more.  See  how Fuller Brush used this remedy!

Is it magic or a trick? You decide.  Fuller Brush director John Vandervelde  gives us "Guess Your Number...".

*Veggies Fight Back (and then give it up for you...)

"Let's Picnic";. Bill Eades issues an invitation to all Robert E. Lee Jr. High alumni.

Pet(s) of the week:  Cats' Bad Day, contributed by daughter Cathy.

An easy main dish that's economical, too.  Watkin's Alfredo Pasta

Want to know more about taking pictures?  Visit the American Museum of Photography - now celebrating 100 years of color photos.

Update!  Fuller products are now marked on the website with a symbol to tell you if they are made in the USA.  They almost surely will be so marked in the new catalog, due out about May 2008.  Fuller Brush Product Index

*This tasty rice recipe from Mahatma is a great addition to simple pork or chicken dishes.  Pineapple Jasmine Rice Pilaf

*In addition to high nutrition and great taste, papayas have an interesting history.  Read it here - All About Papayas.

*Found in Cynthia MacGregor's great newsletter.  For inspiration, see the video Great Quotes from Great Leaders movie. 

*This savory classic will impress your guests, or just warm your bones and soul during winter chill.  French Onion Soup from Watkins.

Don't even think of remodeling your cedar closet!   Cedar provides a natural insect repellant that is safe and effective, but when the aroma fades, it no longer works.  Instead of re-facing the cedar or remodeling, remove clothing and spray cedar with Fuller's Full Fresh Cedar Spray.  Works for shoe horns, trunks, cedar blocks and other unfinished wood items, too.  Take a look.  Save money - and your clothing!

With the population living longer lives, cancer is more often the painful end.  But there's a simple way to cut your risks: non-starchy veggies.  For info and a list, see AICR's article on Maximum Protection.

*Delicious and brimming with nutrition, this Garlicky Omelet will make a nourishing breakfast or great luncheon dish.

Bring out the artist in you!  Found in Cynthia MacGregor's great newsletter; Jackson Pollack.  Click and drag your mouse to change colors and shapes, then print out on sturdy paper and hang.

For a hearty snack or a light luncheon, try Tupperware's Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Crostini.

When my siblings were small, Mother relied more heavily on pureed veggies rather than expensive Jr. baby food.  Some come frozen or are easy to prepare, like squash, potatoes, yams, some fruits... others are delicious but overlooked, like Puree of...

Niece Amy sent this note in sympathy with the story, A Powerful Time of Year.  Childhood companions, even the stuffed kind, have an unbelievable influence over many of us, sort of like Linus' blanket in the Charlie Brown comic strip.  Read about Amy's Monkey.