Gluep is a type of polymer; polymers are molecules with long chains of repeating units (called monomers) - much like a chain of paper clips. A glue solution contains millions of individual chains of polymer called polyvinyl acetate, often used in latex paint. These chains are able to slip and slide freely over one another like strands of freshly cooked spaghetti. When borax solution is added to the glue, the polymer chains become linked together - just as rungs link the two sides of a ladder. This process is cross linking. After the polymer becomes cross linked, the individual polymer chains are no longer able to slip and slide; in this process the liquid glue solution becomes the semisolid Gluep. How goopy, or slimy the Gluep becomes depends on how much water is mixed with the glue. One experiment uses 1/2 glue mixed with 1/2 water. Borax solution is merely saturated.

Materials per 8-10 students:

1/2 cup glue (Elmers)
1/4 cup borax water (see directions below)
measuring cup
plastic spoons or stirring sticks
measuring spoons
small ziploc bags
food coloring (optional)

Getting ready:

1. Prepare a glue-water mixture by thoroughly mixing 1/2 of glue to 1/2 cup of water.
2. Prepare a borax solution by stirring 1/4 cup of borax into 4 cups water. It is not necessary for powder to be completely dissolved.

Procedure:

1. Pour 2 TBLS of glue-water mixture into a small ziploc bag. Add coloring, seal and shake bag to mix.
2. Pour 2 tsp of borax solution into the bag with the glue, seal the bag, and knead the bag for one minute. The mixture will become thick.
3. Once the Gluep has formed, remove it and knead it until semisolid and the borax solution is well mixed into the gluep. The gluep can be stored in the ziploc bag for several days.
4. Wash your hands when finished.

Glue and borax are considered safe chemicals. Some people may be allergic to these chemicals. If the skin becomes red or stings, wash your hands and stop handling the gluep.

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Gluep instructions provided by Don Spicer.

Yesterday, Ry climbed in to my lap and said “I love you so much.”

To which I replied, “I love you more than there are fishies in the sea…”

And he finished, “and higher than the moon.”

I’m not sure which book I got that out of.. I think it was Nicholas Sparks, Love at First Sight. It’s been a while since I read it (actually, it was on audio), but I think it was Jeremy Marsh’s mother who said that to him as a child.

We’ve had fun making our own variations on it… such as, over the summer… I love you more than there are mosquitos in the backyard (of which we have more than too many).

Regarding the Toshiba Satellite® A70, A75, M30X or M35X notebook computers.

Taken from the official looking documents I recieved in the mail November 11, 2006.

If the court approves the settlement and you qualify as a member of the settlement class, you may be entitled to the following benefits:

- A 12-month Warranty Extention of your Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty for repairs, effective November 7, 2006.
- A $25 cash payment or a $50 credit voucher for use on toshiba’s website.
- A $35 credit voucher for use on toshiba’s website.

Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don’t act.

If you have one of these toshiba notebook computers, visit http://www.A70M30Xsettlement.com for more details.

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I quit counting how many times my toshiba went in for repairs, or even how many weeks I lost during those repairs. But I can say that every time but the last, toshiba “repaired” my laptop. Now, I’m not sure if we get a credit voucher for every time they fix it, but it “breaks” again, or if it’s just how many times they do nothing to it… regardless, for a piddley $25, $35 or $50 voucher to use @ toshiba, I thinks it’s useless.

I am so burned on toshiba, they’ll not get another cent from me - or anyone else I can into buying a different brand. I understand that defective models come out, but we, the consumer shouldn’t get burnt on the deal - as in this case.

I can continue to send in my laptop for repairs… but I’m not sure it’s worth the hassle of dealing with CS, (haven’t talked to them in 6 months.. is Eray still there?), shipping it, again and again. My guess is, toshiba is counting on people “getting over it” and moving on. I lucked in to my laptop last year.. it’s not easy for most people to come up with $1500 for a new one.. but it’s on my list for this next year. And it won’t be a toshiba model.

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All of our soaps are considered Vegan Friendly, even the ones with fragrance oils. Our suppliers have assured us animals play no part in the blending of oils. Periodically, we do make a soap or two which contains honey - this soap will be well labeled. (Note: our ‘Oatmeal Milk & Honey’ fragranced soap does NOT contain real honey.)