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Peace Supplies

2009-10-06T11:41:00.000-07:00

Peace Supplies is an independent media project in Tuscon, AZ. They provide printing resources for progressive groups and have a huge selection of bike and bumper stickers, t-shirts, & fair trade products.

Check them out HERE >>>> http://www.peacesupplies.org

Or email them HERE >>>> orders@peacesupplies.org

They offer stickers for your bike, or other spots that are just way too cool. I really do bike, and don't drive. I rely on public transit. So the stickers they offer are going on my BIKE!!!

Coffee Processing

2009-09-20T00:26:00.000-07:00

Harvesting
Did you know it takes 2,000 coffee cherries to produce one pound of coffee? Coffee trees can take as long as five years to begin yielding harvestable fruit and special care is needed each step along the way. So you can see why it’s such a desirable commodity. After three or four years, coffee trees bear fruit in lines or clusters along the branches of the trees. Referred to as a berry or cherry, this fruit turns red when it is ready to be harvested. Coffee beans are actually the seeds of these ripened cherries. Once picked, ripe coffee cherries must be processed within 24 hours to preserve their highest quality and avoid spoilage.

Roasting
It takes a blend of coffee beans to achieve the complexity necessary for great coffee. Many blends will contain three to seven different types of beans to develop the desired flavor profile. After the right blend of quality beans are obtained, the most important phase of the production of coffee begins: blending and roasting. It’s the process of roasting that yields the majority of the sensory attributes that we associate with coffee. It is during roasting that the sugars and other carbohydrates transform to develop the flavor and aroma characteristics.

Lighter roasts typically produce a sharper, more lively taste than do darker roasts. Darker roasts, in contrast, have a fuller flavor, approaching a bittersweet tang. That’s why we offer NESCAFÉ® TASTER'S CHOICE® Original Blend, a masterful blend of the choicest beans for a milder, yet full-bodied taste, and NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE Gourmet Roast, a premium blend of beans darkly roasted for a rich and sophisticated, full-flavored taste.

NESCAFÉ TASTER’S CHOICE Instant Coffee
What happens to coffee that makes it "instant?" Many people are unaware that instant coffee is prepared the same way as roast and ground coffee, but with an added step at the end of the process. After selecting premium blends of coffee beans and roasting them to perfection, the coffee beans are ground and brewed in what is the equivalent of a huge percolator. The resulting brew is a high quality coffee which then gets freeze dried to preserve and fresh lock the rich roast flavor and aroma of NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE coffee. Anyone that's enjoyed a great tasting cup of NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE can tell you that it is as good as a cup of brewed coffee. It's just much quicker and it is made fresh in your cup every time.

How Much Coffee Is Right For You?

2009-09-19T23:53:00.000-07:00

Some people can drink coffee all day long. Others are more sensitive to caffeine and should mostly drink decaf. Finding out how much is right for you is the first step to fully enjoying your daily cup.

Who can drink coffee

Coffee is the major source of caffeine in people’s diets, with about 85 mg per cup. Most people feel more awake, alert and are in a better mood with coffee. The average coffee drinker has about 3.4 cups per day on average, according to a recent report by the National Coffee Association.

Experts at the Mayo Clinic define moderate amounts of caffeine as 200 to 300 milligrams, or about two to four cups of brewed coffee per day, which they say is not harmful to most people. However, they warn that some people with caffeine sensitivity might react more strongly than usual to caffeine. For these people, small amounts—even one cup of coffee or tea—may prompt negative effects like anxiety, restlessness and irritability.

If this sounds like you, consider cutting back. According to the National Coffee Association, many people who limit the amount of coffee they drink do so out of concern about their caffeine intake. Fortunately, you can switch to decaf and get the same antioxidants, relaxation and other great-tasting perks that come with a great cup of coffee.

You may also want to cut back on caffeine if you’re suffering from insomnia or are on certain medications and herbal supplements—check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Decaffeination

If you do decide to switch to decaf, experts recommend doing so gradually. Starting out, replace one small cup of regular coffee for decaffeinated coffee per day, and go from there.

It’s also helpful to know that not all coffee is created equal. The International Coffee Association reports that arabica beans, like the ones found in Taster’s Choice, naturally have almost half the caffeine as robusta beans, which are used in many other kinds of coffee.

Be sure you’re aware of all the ways you get caffeine in a day. You may be getting more than you think from other foods, beverages and medications. Read all labels carefully to find out if you’re getting more caffeine than you thought.

Coffee and sleep

You can enjoy coffee and sleep without problems. According to the International Coffee Organization, studies show that the dream phase of sleep is unaffected by coffee.

They report that up to seven cups during a day is not associated with enjoying any less sleep. Results showed that other factors, like age and family issues, were more likely to cause loss of sleep, and there was no difference in caffeine consumption between good and poor sleepers.

Caffeine is completely safe, but let your personal situation be your guide on what to drink. Whether you drink regular or decaf, coffee is a safe and healthy way to relax and enjoy.

Sources

International Coffee Organization. “Caffeine Contents,” http://www.ico.org/caffeine.asp

International Food Information Council. “Questions and Answers About Caffeine and Health,” January 2003. http://www.ific.org/publications/qa/caffqa.cfm

Mayo Clinic. “Caffeine: How much is too much?” www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/NU00600

National Coffee Association. “National Coffee Drinking Trends 2006.”

New Developments

2009-06-24T04:35:00.000-07:00

If you have noticed I haven't been blogging as often as I was. The reason is that I have started yet another project. This one is like the culmination of everything I had hoped for up until this point. I have wanted to do something like this for awhile and didn't have the guts to do it myself. So a friend of mine asked me if I would help her with a project she had in mind and it just so happened that our hearts were in the same spot.

So join us over on http://saveabuck.forumotion.net

We have freebies galore, and coupons and contests. Everything I wanted for this blog, but just didn't have the time or energy to do it all by myself. It is just getting off the ground and it has been real exciting so far. We have contests planned for our own members and even some gifts we are giving away for number of referrals.

Feel Your Boobies Magnet

2009-05-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

This is a car magnet meant to remind women to give themselves a breast exam regularly.

LINK HERE

Stetson Cologne

2009-05-17T23:06:00.000-07:00

Inspired by the heritage and character of Stetson Original, and embodying an invigoratingly bold, youthfulness, ALL AMERICAN Stetson reflects the spirit of today’s man.
Adventurous. Rugged. Masculine.

Ready to take on any challenge - and win.

CLICK HERE At the top of the page.

Beauty Balance

2009-05-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

BeautyBalance is the most accurate virtual system for typing skin. It uses CuDerm's patented skin testers to provide instant online analysis. Four times a year we will mail you a new skin tester kit, along with other assorted goodies from our sponsors, to track your skin changes and needs. To get your free starter test kit, simply fill out the form below and click “Submit.”.

Get Your Free Skin Care Assessment

John Frieda Shampoo

2009-05-10T18:01:00.000-07:00

To receive samples of Brilliant Brunette® Liquid Shine Illuminating Shampoo (.28 oz.) and Brilliant Brunette® Liquid Shine Illuminating Conditioner (.28 oz.), please submit the request form below.
CLICK HERE

Recycle

2009-05-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

Do you want to recycle? Do you live in California? Well, if you answered yes to both of those questions the next freebie is for you... CLICK HERE.

Dove Deodorant

2009-05-09T18:24:00.000-07:00

I love Dove deodorant samples. They are the perfect size for spending the weekend at a friend's house or for a small vacation. And you get to try out new scents without needing to buy a full size bottle of it. CLICK HERE for a form that has been translated.

NesCafe Taster's Choice

2009-05-09T18:18:00.000-07:00

YeeHaw! Nestle's must have a generous budget just lately for samples and goodies because they sure are sending quite a few out. So hurry up and grab up a quick sample from them RIGHT HERE.

TRUE LEMON

2009-05-04T12:08:00.000-07:00

This stuff is great. I use it in my water, on my salads, in recipes. They have ideas for its use too, on their website. They are real good about sending samples, I think because they are a new company and they are really trying to get their product out there.
Click Here

WalMart Comes Through Again

2009-05-03T20:09:00.000-07:00

WalMart has Aveeno Shampoo samples for anyone who wants to sign up for them.
Click Here.

White's Dog Food Sample

2009-05-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

Request a FREE Sample of Whites Premium Dog Food
Easy Form
Click Here

FREE SAMPLE DOVE ULTIMATE

2009-04-28T04:11:00.000-07:00

Dove Ultimate go fresh Cool Essentials
Stay fresh with the crisp, soothing scent of cucumber and green tea. Dove Ultimate go fresh Cool Essentials keeps the deodorant right where it’s supposed to be- on your skin, not on clothes. It also provides effective 24hr odor and wetness protection.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11474959&search=free%20sample&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=

Are You Tom's Friend?

2009-04-28T03:56:00.000-07:00

In anticipation of the upcoming film, Tom's Friend, we are pleased to offer to the public a free "Tom's Friend" 11 oz. coffee mug.

http://www.tomsfriend.com/giveaway.php

Mighty Dog Nation

2009-04-27T18:23:00.000-07:00

Mighty Dog is sending out "citizenship kits" for all the MIGHT DOGS out there. Kit includes: A Mighty Dog Nation Dog Tag, Founding Documents, Citizenship Papers, Top Secret Documents for Citizen's Eyes Only.....and more.
Whatever it is it sure sounds like fun.
http://www.mightydog.com/MightyNation/join.aspx

St Joseph's Lakota school

2009-04-22T22:31:00.000-07:00

On the 19th of this month I gave the link for the St Joseph's Lakota school. These are people who will send out nice little goodies such as note pads or key chains. I had signed up for one of their freebies they were offering then (on the 19th if April) and TODAY I received from them some address labels, two nice greeting cards, and a notepad. Very nice and not real over bearing with the asking for money part. I like to send a different organization a few dollars each month, but that is just my own personal thing.

Organic Laundry Soap

2009-04-22T22:24:00.000-07:00

Bergie's Organics is offering free samples of their all natural laundry soap...check it out here....

http://www.burgiesorganics.com/RequestSample.aspx

Free Tire Poster

2009-04-21T00:26:00.001-07:00

Free poster offer open to legal residents of U.S. and Canada only. You must provide a valid mailing address to receive your free poster. Limit one poster per household. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. While supplies last. Continental Tire North America, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue this promotion at any time.
http://66.83.176.73/continental/GTPosterOffer.php

2009-04-20T23:54:00.000-07:00

Free Cell Phone AND Minutes

2009-04-20T22:22:00.001-07:00

Do you live in one of the following states:
Delaware,
Florida,
Georgia,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
New York,
North Carolina,
Tennessee,
Virginia,
Pennsylvania.
Are you on any sort of public assistance?
Well, you may be entitled to a cell phone with a pre-paid amount of minutes allowed each month. Each state is different in the amount of minutes they allow, and the qualifications ore different from state to state. Check out this link for details... https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx
There are more and more states being added to the list. So if you aren't in one of those states right now, come back every so often and check eligibility.

Flix Floss Samples

2009-04-20T22:11:00.000-07:00

Here's one I found today. I am not sure how valid it is. It is best to have a separate email address for signing up for freebies because many times the only reason they advertise a freebie is in order to get your email addy.
My experience has been that the more freebies I sign up for the more freebies I get....that doesn't take a rocket scientist. Not all of them come. Many of them are old and outdated and no one bothered to take down the page. And many of them are for phishing. But on an average day I sign up for anywhere from 4-14 freebies. And every single day my mail box has between 2 and 6 freebies sent to me. So do the math.
Anyway, here is the link to the Flix Stix ... http://www.flixsticks.com/sandwich

FREEBIES THAT ARE SEEKING DONATIONS

2009-04-19T06:07:00.001-07:00

There is one source of freebies that is real common, and if you don't mind the emails some of them can be quite nice. Certain agencies give out little freebies then ask for a donation. You don't have to give the donation in order to receive the freebie, but that is the sole intent of the freebie campaign. This one, from the St. Joseph's Indian School send out nice little trinkets like dream catcher key chains, or note cards, or address labels. And the "secret" is, if you DO give them, even a couple dollars then they keep sending you more and more cute little gifts, maybe once every three months or more. Always a nice little surprise if you aren't expecting them. And at no time is a donation demanded, only requested. It looks like a real good cause, too.
http://www.aktalakota.org/custom/forms/index.cfm?action=newsletter

WalMart

2009-04-19T06:01:00.000-07:00

WalMart is always a source of free samples. Right now they have Always samples they are giving out. Their samples do have a tendency to not last very long, so you get them while you can. But check back often because they always have something new. I don't think I have ever seen them with no samples to give. Here's the link for the Always...
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid70230.aspx

Tide Sample

2009-04-17T02:16:00.000-07:00

Just click on the link that says "Free Tide Total Care Sample", super easy form. Takes 6-8 weeks to get to ya...
http://www.tide.com/en-US/offers.jspx

2009-04-11T14:55:00.001-07:00

https://store.mattel.com/transition.aspx?TransitionID=153

Bumper Sticker

2009-04-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

Are you in a Union? Wear it proud. Super easy form.

http://unionwear.com/bumpersticker.asp

Free Flash Drive

2009-04-08T10:52:00.000-07:00

Free USB Flash Drive
Want to download without any limitations? Request your free USB flash drive with FlyingShare Downloader software!

No purchase necessary. Offer is limited to one per household. No shipping & handling fee. Limited Time Offer. Offer valid only in U.S.

http://flyingshare.com/freedrive.php

Check out these free samples.....

2009-04-08T04:19:00.000-07:00

Sign up for the FREE MenopauseRx Survival Kit to receive free educational materials, full size samples and coupons for products to relieve menopause symptoms and address pertinent health concerns.
http://www.menopauserx.com/

REVIDA Extreme Body Fuel
http://www.healingamerica.com/themes/main_pages/main_page56.asp

Angels for hope
These gals are hand crocheting angels to be given to people who are in need of hope.

http://www.angelsforhope.org/request.html

Flexitol sample

Your choice between Heel Balm or Medicated foot cream

http://www.flexitol.com/index.asp?idc=3

Free samples

2009-04-05T17:33:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone...now that I am all moved into my new apartment and my life is OH SO MUCH simpler, I have decided to take on a little more responsibility in this whole blogging thing.

If you notice to the right of the screen there is now a list of FREE SAMPLES....this list will be updated daily. I invite everyone to take advantage of these great finds. I will be posting about the ones I actually receive in the mail, too, just to keep you informed.

So bookmark this page and come back often to find even more great freebies!!!

MySobrietySpace

2008-09-26T22:09:00.001-07:00

Visit MySobrietySpace.com

2008-09-25T20:37:00.001-07:00

Free Samples

2008-09-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

bzzagent

2008-09-25T16:34:00.001-07:00

Word of Mouth Advertising

2008-09-10T17:16:00.000-07:00

Hi, my name is Dian. I have been scanning the Internet for cool and interesting things to buy or try. In recent months I have been really getting excited about all the things you can get online for free, just for the asking. The idea is that companies want your business and they realize that much of the time we as consumers don't buy products if we aren't sure that we will like them once we get them home. So they hand out samples and hope that you DO like them. Well, that is the simplest form. But there are many companies that are getting in on what they call Word Of Mouth Advertising, or WOMA.
I have really gotten into searching for more and more companies that are willing to try this route of advertising. One of the best ways to ensure that I keep getting the goods is to make sure that WOMA works. And that means that when I DO find a product I like, I TELL EVERYONE. That way, in the long run, if the companies actually can feel the benefits of WOMA, they will continue on with it. So everyone will eventually benefit.
My goal is to keep a running commentary of the products I am sent to try out. I will post them here and also I will let you know what I think of the product itself and whether or not I think it is a good value. And of course I will let you know how you too can get in on the various product I get to try out. I plan on updating this blog once a week, more oftern if something truly remarkable comes my way. So stay tuned. I hope this works out to everyone's benefit.