The greatest person in the world is: a Dad, who takes care of his family; a Mom, who cares for her family, and the greatest place in the world is: a Home.

Recent reports have concluded that close to one-half of the over 20+ million households with HDTV don’t actually watch high-definition programs because they have not obtained the necessary hardware from their cable, phone or satellite providers. In addition, consumers need to make sure they are getting high-definition service from their cable or satellite operator, which typically costs more. After that, they need to lease a HD set-top box and make sure it’s set up right
It is said the consumers get discouraged when the picture that transfixed them at the store isn’t the same at home causing a great rate of returns to retailers.
Consumer ignorance is understandable. It used to be buyers needed only to bring a new set home, plug it into a cable or satellite hookup and slump on the couch. Now they first must choose either and HDTV set or a Standard-definition digital set that has a lower price tag and inferior picture quality. (All HDTVsets are digital, but not vice versa.)

The problem is bound to get worse as we near February 2009 digital transition deadline, when all broadcasters must transmit entirely in digital, rather than analog, signals.

- Extract from the wall Street Journal

For drying the leaves of herbs use old window screens in a dry place and for the roots place them in the oven on low. Try chopping the roots first before placing them in the oven and if you have a food hydrator that works the best for roots. Drying flowers are like drying leaves, but you must be careful about keeping them dry. You also could opt for hanging bunches of the leaves by a string or placing the flowers and leaves in paper bags and then hanging them to dry. Shaking them periodically will help them from sticking together.

Is the interior of your dishwasher looking blue or brown? Just fill the detergent dispenser with "Tang"(the powdered orange drink) and ran the dishwasher through a full cycle; at the end of the cycle it will look brand-new.