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Years ago, I suspected the new dishwasher detergent tablets and pods being heavily pushed were a ripoff. I put a tablet in a Ziploc bag and crushed it with a hammer, then measured the resultant powder: about 2 tablespoons (30 mL). That struck me as grossly excessive, in line with the "always fill all detergent cups to maximum for best results" instrux on detergent powder boxes (and then liquid/gel bottles).
So I bought a box of regular ol' normal ol' boring ol' dishwasher powder and started experimenting. 1 tablespoon (15 mL): dishes completely clean. 2 teaspoons (10 mL): dishes completely clean. Mind, I scrape off loose leavings, but almost no dishes get rinsed before they go in the dishwasher.
The math quickly showed that yup, the pods and powders are a complete scam. So for years now, we've had this what you see here under the sink, with a teaspoon measure in.
The dishes consistently get perfectly clean, but I've never liked that dishwasher-detergent smell they have after. It occurred to me the other night I'd stopped the experiment without inceeding 2 teaspoons, so I tried 1 teaspoon (5 mL — probably more like 6ish; I don't level off the teaspoon, just scoop-shake-dispense).
Result: dishes perfectly clean. They couldn't possibly be any cleaner, so all the marketing babble about the pods unlocking whole new levels of Ultra Platinum Extreme Clean are bulk wrap. And the dishes now come out smelling of…nothing.
I'm not gonna retire on the savings, but every bit helps. There's a whole lot less waste this way, in money and detergent and packaging and production. The powder comes in a recyclable-for-real paperboard box rather than a recyclable-nudge-wink-lol plastic tub.
As I've done this much schtick, I might's well make a complete job of it: Consumer Reports' latest test of dishwasher detergent doesn't include powders, they say, because most people buy pods and tablets. That's antithetical to CR's nominal mission; decades ago they'd've done my same math and experiments and recommended avoiding the scam and buying the powders they found to work well.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Release Statement Following Israeli Military Strikes – “Zionist Regime Should Anticipate a Severe Punishment”
🚨 Cloudflare faces a massive global outage due to a third-party failure, disrupting thousands of websites and key services like Workers KV, AI, and authentication tools. Google Cloud also impacted. No data lost, no cyberattack.
@nemo So, a third-party service has an outage because of a third-third-party. It's third parties all the way down, isn't it? Nobody does anything of their own anymore.
On this Friday the 13th, let us not forget the sacred lesson that Salt ‘N Peppa, the grand visionary of DevOps, taught us so many years ago: “push it! Push it real good!“
Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges by #Trump admin over her attempt to check inside an #ICE facility in New Jersey. She plans to plead not guilty.
You can't just get rid of whole groups of people you don't like or don't get along with. You have to learn to live with them. And you don't even know all of them. You can't. It's not possible. So, you don't even realize that you are one of them. There is a YOU in the group of people. And if you become a part of a people who is willing to do this kind of thing? There is nothing to prevent you from being next. Because you exit humanity through that door.
The Israeli government has effectively legalized the annexation of over 60% of the West Bank, but no one’s talking about it. Here’s what this means for Palestinians.
Was just hanging up some washing, in between writing, and my mind drifted back to last month's surreal situation - when, out-of-the-blue, that politician took away my literary award. So bizarre and illogical that I needed to remind myself that it didn't just happen in my imagination.
As an author of odd literary fiction, I love developing characters that are satirical caricatures of the most ridiculous and/or worst kinds of people. I really need to hone my imaginative skills, as I could never have created a character so ridiculous and wrong as that particular politician. Or write a scene so unbelievably bizarre. And the word salad speech that he gave in parliament was pure comedy.
How can I be upset when the situation and 'villain' are so utterly ridiculous? One day, I will add a version of him to a novel. At the very least, it's what he deserves.
He would be a character with few lines, and an odd demise. Perhaps he's crushed by the books that he's ordered the state library to burn? He takes his last breath under the weight of Palestinian poetry, Aboriginal novels, and tomes of critical whiteness theory.
Ten million fireflies lit up the world as Owl City fell asleep, therefore, byvthe rules specified, I already do not believe my eyes. (No rules to unset this flag have been given yet.)
I saw footage yesterday, or the day before, of them bombing already bombed out buildings where aid workers were trying to rescue civilians trapped under the rubble.
Following the Israeli military action against Iran on the morning of 13 June, various countries and international bodies have condemned the Israeli crimes in violating international law and Iranian territory.
"This is a simple story, one that should be all too familiar to European publics if they were educated in their own histories.
For centuries, Europeans spread outwards - driven by a supremacist zealotry and a desire for material gain – to conquer the lands of others, to steal resources, and to subordinate, expel and exterminate the natives that stood in their way.
The native people were always dehumanised. They were always barbarians, "human animals", even as we – the members of a supposedly superior civilisation – butchered them, starved them, levelled their homes, destroyed their crops.
Our mission of conquest and extermination was always divinely blessed. Our success in eradicating native peoples, our efficiency in killing them, was always proof of our moral superiority.
We were always the victims, even while we humiliated, tortured and raped. We were always on the side of righteousness.
Israel has simply carried this tradition into the modern era. It has held a mirror up to us and shown that, despite all our grandstanding about human rights, nothing has really changed.
There are a few, like Greta Thunberg and the crew of the Madleen, ready to show by example that we can break with the past. We can refuse to dehumanise. We can refuse to collude in industrial savagery. We can refuse to give our consent through silence and inaction.
But first we must stop listening to the siren calls of our political leaders and the billionaire-owned media. Only then might we learn what it means to be human."
Israel is completing its genocide. Keir Starmer says the aid blockade is 'intolerable'. And yet day after day he tolerates Israel’s bombs, gunfire and mass starvation campaign
"Always Remember Us This Way" by Lady Gaga is a heartfelt ballad that captures the essence of love and nostalgia. Featured in the film "A Star Is Born", the official music video showcases Gaga's powerful vocals and emotional delivery, making it a standout moment in both the movie and her discography.
Lyrics: That Arizona sky Burning in your eyes You look at me and babe, I wanna catch on fire It's buried in my soul Like California gold You found the light in me that I couldn't find
So when I'm all choked up, but I can't find the words Every time we say goodbye, baby, it hurts When the sun goes down And the band won't play I'll always remember us this way
Lovers in the night Poets trying to write We don't know how to rhyme, but damn we try But all I really know You're where I wanna go The part of me that's you will never die
So when I'm all choked up, but I can't find the words Every time we say goodbye, baby, it hurts When the sun goes down And the band won't play I'll always remember us this way
Oh, yeah I don't wanna be just a memory, baby, yeah Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hoo Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hoo Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
So when I'm all choked up, but I can't find the words Every time we say goodbye, baby, it hurts When the sun goes down And the band won't play I'll always remember us this way, way, yeah
When you look at me And the whole world fades I'll always remember us this way
Ooh-ooh, hmm Oh, no, hm-hm
Album Artist: Lady Gaga Album(s): A StarIs Born Soundtrack Written by: Lori Mckenna, Hillary Lee Lindsey, Natalie Nicole Hemby, Stefani J. Germanotta Music genre(s): Pop Released: #2018 Decade for first release: #2010sMusic
I was talking to a fellow member of the #resistance who was talking to friends from Canada as well as overseas & learned that many were viewing us Americans as “one,” as either supporting that man occupying the White House or perhaps being silently complicit, which prompted this post.
This man, this regime which camouflages its xenophobic atrocities under the banner of gross exaggeration of criminal activity among illegal immigrants, is NOT my president. Boost if you agree.
According to the Balfour Declaration, Israel was allowed to exist provided they did nothing to harm the people who were already there, in the British Protectorate of Palestine.
Since they have ignored that for decades, there must be a strong case for discontinuing the experiment, and removing them from Palestine. America has always supported them, and has plenty of room.
They could probably fit Israel in Kansas several times over. And, as Mormons believe that Native Americans are the “Lost Tribe of Israel”, there’s a *kind* of justification…
"Why is the media ignoring growing resistance to Trump?" is a good question, here theguardian.com/commentisfree/… asked by the former media columnist for The Washington Post and public editor of The New York Times, Margaret Sullivan.
"Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. is an iconic track that explores themes of unrequited love and existential doubt. The official HD music video enhances the song's emotional depth, featuring striking visuals that complement the haunting melody and introspective lyrics, solidifying its status as a classic.
Album Artist: R.E.M. Album(s): Out Of Time Written by: Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills Music genre(s): Alternative Rock Released: #1991 Decade for first release: #1990sMusic
De Sumar ya no espero nada (nunca lo he hecho). ¿Pero qué pasa con IU? ¿Entre lo la corrupción, el rearme, y sobre todo el hecho de seguir comprándole armas a Israel, a qué esperan para salirse del Gobierno? La Ministra de IU Sira Rego, de PADRE PALESTINO, ¿no tiene siquiera nada que decir?
Anyone saying that prices are up overall is full of it . Thank God for Trump! My chicken wing cost per case is exactly half of what it was under the installed retard Biden. Eggs down too. Plus I no longer havebyo go all over hills half acre looking for chicken especially the Muslim butcher shop ..where is was never really welcomed in the first place . Half the price...im gonna start to actually make dare I say money. Which I s goid we gotta pay for a stair lift and a couple more things for mom
The Russians, or some Russians whom we will discuss in this brief note, got good Public Relations value for their money by inviting a delegation of high visibility foreigners to participate in what was called the Forum 2050 in Moscow.
"Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter is a vibrant and energetic track that captures the essence of self-empowerment and confidence. The official video enhances the song's lively spirit, showcasing Sabrina's dynamic performance and artistic flair, making it a standout release in her discography.
Lyrics: Now he’s thinkin’ bout me Every night, oh Is it that sweet? I guess so Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso Move it up down Left right, oh Switch it up like Nintendo Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso
I can’t relate To desperation My ‘give a fucks’ are on vacation And I got this one boy And he won’t stop calling When they act this way I know I got em’
Too bad your ex don’t do it for ya Walked in and dream came trued it for ya Soft skin and I perfumed it for ya I know I Mountain Dew it for ya That morning coffee brewed it for ya One touch and I brand newed it for ya
Now he’s thinkin’ bout me Every night, oh Is it that sweet? I guess so Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso Move it up down Left right, oh Switch it up like Nintendo Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso
(Holy shit) Is it that sweet? I guess so
I’m working late Cause I’m a singer Oh he looks so cute Wrapped around my finger My twisted humor Make him laugh so often My honey bee Come and get this pollen
Too bad your ex don’t do it for ya Walked in and dream came trued it for ya Soft skin and I perfumed it for ya I know I Mountain Dew it for ya That morning coffee brewed it for ya One touch and I brand newed it for ya
Now he’s thinkin’ bout me Every night, oh Is it that sweet? I guess so Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso Move it up down Left right, oh Switch it up like Nintendo Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso
He’s thinkin’ bout me Every night, oh Is it that sweet? I guess so Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso Move it up down Left right, oh Switch it up like Nintendo Say you can’t sleep Baby I know That’s that me Espresso
Is it that sweet? I guess so That’s that me Espresso
Music video by Sabrina Carpenter performing Espresso.
Album Artist: Sabrina Carpenter Album(s): Espresso Written by: Julian C. Bunetta, Amy Allen, Stephenie Nicole Jones, Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter Music genre(s): Pop Released: #2024 Decade for first release: #2020sMusic
Granizo en La Rioja, EN PLENO JUNIO. Pero nada, nada. La crisis climática es un "invento de los comunistas, que si la Agenda 2030 woke, que si guau, guau, guau..."
Para La Marea es una prioridad informar sobre el genocidio de la población palestina. Por eso, hemos creado una sección fija con este nombre en nuestra portada, con información de actualidad y de hemeroteca
Palestine Deep Dive’s Ahmed Alnaouq talks to UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese about the legality of Israel’s interception of the flotilla bound for Gaza.
The documentary shows the damage that fishing does to our planet. So why does the industry still hold governments to ransom? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Mısır, İsrail'e boyun eğdi: Gazze konvoyuna geçit yok
Mısır hükümeti, Gazze'deki ablukayı delmek için Tunus'tan yola çıkan ve komşu Libya'da coşku ile karşılanan kara konvoyuna izin verilmeyeceğini duyurdu. Konvoya Mısır topraklarında katılmak üzere havayolu ile Kahire'ye gelen en az 200 eylemci gözaltında.
What if #IsraelTerroristState attacked #iran nuclear compound precisely because their SPY told them that there's no nuclear threat? I mean they are selling the opposite idea but never trust #IsraelCriminalState
Israel bombed a whole apartment building in Tehran to kill ONE theoretical physicist specializing in laser and plasma technology. It has some applications in nuclear enrichment, and also integrated circuit development
PETER THIEL - SILICON VALLEY MONARCH NO ONE TALKS ABOUT! - ...
A superb investigation into a shadowy figure of the elite that no one talks about, yet he's one of the very top, leading everyone else into the abyss and orchestrating the entire current US government. The documentary also shows what kind of beings we're dealing with! - ...
Why Peter Thiel is the most dangerous man in the world. Video is in english language.
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"Higher" by Taio Cruz featuring Kylie Minogue is an upbeat dance-pop track that exudes energy and positivity. The official UK version showcases infectious melodies and catchy hooks, making it a perfect anthem for celebrations and parties, while highlighting the collaboration between two pop powerhouses.
Lyrics: Now I know how to get down on the floor (Floor) Experience in moves you can't ignore ('nore) But something bout this beat just got me hooked (Hooked) Come over here and take a closer look (Look)
'Cause I can't get enough, I can't get enough I can't stay on the ground (Whoa) I can't get enough, I can't get enough This is taking me now
It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground
I do this just for kicks, just for the thrill (Thrill) I got this high without taking a pill (Pill) This groove has got me way over the sun (Sun) I'm dancing like I am the only one (One)
'Cause I can't get enough, I can't get enough I can't stay on the ground (Whoa) I can't get enough I can't get enough This is taking me now
It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground
The music's got me going higher I feel like I can touch the sky
It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground
It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground It's taking me higher, higher Higher off the ground
❗️Le Conseil national de sécurité israélien a conseillé aux citoyens israéliens voyageant à l'étranger d'éviter de révéler leur nationalité, selon un reportage de Channel 12.
❗️Israel’s National Security Council has advised Israeli citizens traveling abroad to avoid revealing their nationality, according to a report by Channel 12.
Les plus détestés du monde, et c'est de leur faute!
Well sorry for the spoiler but THEY DON'T NEED TO REVEAL ANYTHIG they normally acted like they own the place. My experience with every single ziopath was like that.
Raffi Berg, now at the center of a media scandal over the BBC’s Israel coverage, once worked for a known CIA front and collaborated with Mossad officials.
"Zombie" by The Cranberries is a powerful protest song that addresses the impact of conflict and violence. The official music video amplifies the song's emotional intensity, showcasing the band's distinctive sound and Dolores O'Riordan's haunting vocals, making it a timeless anthem for peace.
Lyrics: Another head hangs lowly Child is slowly taken And the violence caused such silence Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me, it's not my family In your head, in your head they are fighting With their tanks, and their bombs, and their bombs, and their guns In your head, in your head they are crying
In your head, in your head Zombie, zombie, zombie What's in your head? In your head? Zombie, zombie, zombie, oh
Do, do, do-do, do Do, do, do-do, do Do, do, do-do, do Do, do, do-do, do
Another mother's breaking Heart is taking over When the violence causes silence We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme, since 1916 In your head, in your head they're still fighting With their tanks, and their bombs, and their bombs, and their guns In your head, in your head they are dying
In your head, in your head Zombie, zombie, zombie What's in your head? In your head? Zombie, zombie, zombie
Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, eh-ah, ya-ya-ow
Official Music video for Zombie by The Cranberries.
Israel Hayom meldet, dass der Staat #Israel die #WestBank vollständig abriegelt - komplett versiegelt, alle Checkpoints stillgelegt, Ausgangsperren in allen Städten.
Allein das wird zahlreichen Menschen das Leben kosten, und das Leben der Palästinenser dort vereinmöglichen
כיתות הכוננות הונחו להעלות את הדריכות ונוהל "אביר לילה ב'" הוכרז ברחבי האזור • הצעד מבטא הערכות בצה"ל לגבי תגובה איראנית אפשרית דרך גורמים מקומיים • מועצות השונות פתחו את חמ"לי החירום כדי לנהל את האירועים כנדרש
El ataque #sionista sobre #Teherán ocurrió horas después de que #Irán filtrara documentos secretos del #Mossad en los que expone que "#Israel" controla y tiene bajo sueldo al jefe del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (#OIEA), Rafael Grossi.
El #sionismo es el mayor peligro para el mundo, como en su día fue el #nazismo...
An astonishing editorial in #Israel's liberal #Haaretz paper calling for full western sanctions against Israel and not the feeble entry restrictions on two cabinet ministers announced this week by the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway.
You can't imagine anything like this being published in the western press.
Extracts:
It is hard to know whether these countries are being naïve or cowardly. Are they just paying lip service, or do they really believe this punishment will have some sort of effect on Israel's moves?...
Perhaps this tiny, ridiculous step is meant only to be a wake-up call to a world that has been dozing peacefully amid the slaughter of Gaza, and in its wake will come the deluge. Yet from another perspective, one can't help but scoff. We deserve a lot more...
The five countries that have taken the baby steps have joined the United States of the previous administration, which imposed personal sanctions on two and a half violent settlers. That was the American contribution that preceded the war on apartheid. But apartheid looked straight into the whites of those sanctions' eyes – and has grown even stronger, along with settler violence...
What Israel is doing in the Gaza Strip is not happening because of [Itamar] Ben-Gvir and [Bezalel] Smotrich. They aren't even the main culprits. Blaming them and only them is self-righteousness and hypocrisy...
The sanctions must be directed at the entire government, from #Netanyahu, who is wanted by the #ICC, to the least senior government minister. Sanctions should also target the military officers and the bureaucrats who are carrying out the slaughter in #Gaza.
A majority of Israelis, as public opinion polls indicate, support the slaughter and are even waiting for the population transfer [ethnic cleansing] that is to come in its wake. Therefore, the pressure and the punishment must be directed at Israel in its entirety...
Diplomats and decision-makers, do you get this? In Israel, all of us are now #BenGvir and #Smotrich. All of us.
I saw a piece the other day saying that there were two Italian journalists that had been hacked? I'll see if I can track it down. Ah, yes - it was Cancellato from the same website as Pellegrino, who are both mentioned in the article. I saw the "un-named prominent European" and thought it might be a third journo.
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