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To: Poet who wrote (2540)	10/10/2002 3:19:57 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7689

Another theory here is that Bush is playing poker with Saddam. He intends ultimately to settle for inspections- -with no strings attached. But Saddam is guilty as charged and given any reasonable alternative, will misdirect, delay, and obfuscate as he has in the past; the last thing he wants are honest inspections. The only way he will allow that is if the alternative is worse- -a US invasion and quite possibly his capture and trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In order to force Saddam to allow honest inspections, Bush needs the authority to use force against him at any time.

To: Poet who wrote (2540)	10/10/2002 10:18:58 PM
From: E	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7689

Okay, we have to relax. And this came in my email from Annie-Care2 Spa, which I somehow got on the mailing list of, and for some reason I opened it this time.... Did your mother use Epsom Salts? They were a feature of my childhood, I think for sprains, or maybe it was bruises, but it's never occurred to me to get epsom salts myself. But look at this! -- maybe I'll go get some. Who wants toxins? or sore muscles. It seems like a miracle substance, for heaven's sake. 13 Wonderful Ways to Use Epsom Salts More Body Care Solutions by Annie Berthold-Bond, Care2.com Producer, Green Living Channels I always knew that soaking in a tub full of hot water with a few cups of Epsom Salts was good for relaxing muscles and drawing toxins from the body, but I could never find out why. And it wasn't until I spent some time at the Epsom Salt Industry Council website that I learned that Epsom Salts -- made of the mineral magnesium sulfate--are also a sedative for the nervous system. Simple Solution: When magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, is a natural emollient, exfoliator, and much more. EPSOM SALT TIPS Adapted from the Epsom Salt Industry Council Epsom Salt Council Note: Check with a doctor before using if you have any health concerns. * Relaxing and Sedative Bath: Soak in warm water and 2 cups of Epsom Salt. * Face Cleaner: To clean your face at night, mix a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water. * Homemade Skin Mask: Apply the mask to damp skin. For normal to oily skin, mix 1 tablespoon of cognac, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of nonfat dry milk, the juice of 1 lemon, and a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt. For normal to dry skin mix 1/4 cup of grated carrot, 1 1/2 teaspoons of mayonnaise and a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt. * Foot Soak: Soothe aches, remove odors, and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom Salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry. * Skin Exfoliator: Massage handfuls of Epsom Salt over your wet skin, starting with your feet and continuing up towards the face. Have a bath to rinse. * Remove Excess Oil from Hair: Epsom Salt soaks up excess oil from hair. Add 9 tablespoons of Epsom Salt to 1/2 cup of oily hair shampoo. Apply one tablespoon of the liquid to your hair when it is dry; rinse with cold water. Pour lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar through the hair, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse. * Hairspray: Combine 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of lemon juice, and 1 cup Epsom Salt. Combine, cover, and let set for 24 hours. The next day, pour the mixture into your dry hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then shampoo as normal. * Hair Volumizer: Combine equal parts of deep conditioner and Epsom Salt. Warm in a pan. Work the warm mixture through your hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse. * Soak Sprains and Bruises: Epsom Salt will reduce the swelling of sprains and bruises. Add 2 cups Epsom Salt to a warm bath, and soak. * Splinter Remover: Soak in Epsom Salt, it will draw out the splinter.