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Trivia Mintue Mentions: The Day Niagara Falls Stood Still

April 24, 2013 by magiesmentions

Can you imagine, Niagara Falls standing still? On March 29th thru March 31th, 1848 this beautiful phenomenon of nature did just that. An ice formation blocked the Niagara River at the entrance blocking the flow of water with with hundreds of thousands of tons of ice for about 40 hours. The residents around the falls woke on March 30th to not the roar of the falls but a silence, which they were not accustomed to.

All the factories and mills were shut down because of the still water, and about 5,000 people came out to see what happened to the falls. They were now able to walk, ride horses and explore the banks and Niagara River bed to discover artifacts of the War of 1812, tomahawks, guns, bayonets, muskets.

This also opened up an opportunity to use explosives to blast rocks below the falls that were a navigation hazard to the still in service today the Maid of the Mist tour boat. The Maid in the Mist started this service in 1846.

On the night of March 31st 1848, the wind shifted and the ice started to melt. Once again the water started flowing and has been ever since.

Family Favorite Chocolate Pudding Layered Dessert Recipe

March 6, 2013 by magiesmentions

Chocolate Oreo Delight

1 1/2 cup Flour
½ cup Butter (1 Stick Softened)
½ cup Pecans (finely chopped)
2-8oz pkg Cream Cheese Softened
½ cup Powdered Sugar
1 Large Tub Cool Whip or your favorite Whip Topping
2 large boxes Chocolate Pudding mix ( Instant)
5 cups Milk or follow directions on box
10 Oreo Cookies (crushed)

Directions for Layers:

In a Mixing bowl add the flour, butter and pecans and combine well. Pat the mixture into a 9×13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.

While the crust is cooling mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer. Spread over the cooled crust with a spatula, using a light touch. If some of the crust breaks up, just put back together with the cream cheese spread. Sprinkle a good handfull of cookie crumbs over top.

Prepare the pudding according to box directions. Spread over the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle cookie crumbs over that too.

Spread the Whip Topping over the pudding and top with the rest of the crushed Oreo Chocolate cookies.
Cover and place in refrigerator at least 3-4 hours. Better made the night before.

*Hint: The cookies can be crushed in a food processor or plastic bag.

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Easy Energy Reviving Bath Salts Homemade

March 6, 2013 by magiesmentions

Need a pick me up? Suffering from sore muscles?

Mix these two ingredients – 1 tsp loose peppermint tea with 1/2 cup of Epsom salts and add to bath water.
The magnesium in the salts mixed with the beautiful aroma of peppermint help relax the sore muscles and give you a boost of keep going energy.

Hot Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe For SuperBowl

February 3, 2013 by magiesmentions

Getting ready for the big Superbowl game today and Hot Wings are definitely on the menu!.

Thank you Recipes I Can’t Resist for this recipe…

5 pounds chicken wings
Salt
4 cups vegetable oil
2 Sticks butter
1/2 Cup Your Favorite Hot Sauce (add more if you want more heat)
1 Garlic Clove chopped fine

Chop off the tip of each chicken wing, and save in freezer for another recipe for broth or soup. Chop the wing in half (cutting at the joint) to make 2 pieces and sprinkle with salt.

Heat oil over medium high heat in a deep skillet, Dutch oven, or deep fryer until it starts to pop and sizzle (350 degrees ).
Cook half the batch of chicken wings 10-12 minutes or until they’re golden and crisp, stirring occasionally.
Drain on paper towels and cook the remaining wings.

Melt butter with garlic over medium heat in a heavy saucepan, add hot sauce.
Stir well. At this point you could add a Tablespoon of Honey for added great flavor.

Put the chicken wings in a mixing bowl and pour the butter hot sauce mixture over them. Toss them well to coat each one.
Place the chicken on a warm serving platter,, add celery sticks and a dipping bowl with Blue Cheese Dressing, Ranch Dressing or both.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Buffalo Chicken Wings are traditionally served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Here is a quick blue cheese dressing recipe – Click Here

Dip Serving Dishes

Easier Way To Live – How To Dry Out Your Wet Cell Phone

January 31, 2013 by magiesmentions

Ever drop your cellphone in a sink full of water or worse the toilet? That soggy cellphone can be revived with this tip..

Grab some rice. Take the battery out of the cellphone if you can, if not this will still work.. Set the phone in a bowl with a cup of rice and let stay there for a day or two. The rice will soak up the water and your phone should be up and running.

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Avoid The Flu Epidemic – What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

January 11, 2013 by magiesmentions

Turn on the news and you will hear how the flu is spreading rapidly. The New Year opened with this horrible flu now spreading into 47 states and killing at least 18 children. As of today 2,257 people have gone to the hospital and Boston, Mass has declared a public health emergency

Here is some advice and information for you to take care of yourself and your family from the flu.

According to Dr.Sanjay Gupta who appeared on Anderson Cooper 360 a few days ago, says the flu has gotten worse then before. Dr. Sanjay Gupta encourages the flu shot and also adds that many people believe they get the flu from the flu shot and this is not true, he went on to say that the flu shot takes up to two weeks to get into to your system give your an immunity to the flu. See a video of that interview here.

Symptoms include, sore throat, headache, body aches and for more information on symptoms please go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Looking to get a flu shot – check out Flu Shot Health Map and find out where in your area the flu vaccine is , how bad the out break in your area may be and more. You can even register for this free site with your facebook account.

A few things you can do in your everyday life to prevent getting the flu:

Try to stay away from anyone with the flu. I could take a few weeks before you will feel the symptoms from having contact with someone with the flu.

Wash your hands often and keep them away from your face. Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and use when ever you come into contact with anyone, in a restaurant, grocery store, at work, etc.

Shopping - Use the handy-wipes near the carts of any store if available or carry a pack on you to wipe down the cart handle before shopping. Always use hand sanitizer after using the check out credit card machine.

Cell Phone – Disinfect your cell phone at least once a week to keep the germs down and more often when we are in flu season like now. Cell phones are warm and a breeding ground for bacteria. Use on of your handy wipes to disinfect. Do not spray anything directly onto your phone or you could risk damaging your phone.

At Work - Wipe down your phone, desk, chair, keyboard, mouse and anything else that you use even if you are the only one.

Drink plenty of water. Not everyone is a fan of water, but it is so good for dehydration. Coffee, tea and soda’s contribute to dehydration.

Stay home from work or school if you are sick, to prevent getting others sick too.