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Cut from the back. Cutting the top of the pumpkin is traditional, but it removes the stem, which helps keep the pumpkin fresh. It also threatens the structural integrity of the pumpkin. Cutting from the bottom is not good, either, because all the liquid inside the pumpkin will ooze out. For the best results, carefully cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin. Apply petroleum jelly. After you’ve scooped out all the“pumpkin guts”and carved your masterpiece, apply a little petroleum jelly to the cuts. This will help seal in moisture. The Farmers’ Almanac also recommends spraying your pumpkin with anti-humidity hairspray to lock in freshness.
Jack-o’-lanterns are an iconic part of the Halloween aesthetic, but they can quickly backfire. If you carve your pumpkins too early, you may end up with a moldy mess on Halloween. The first rule of jack-o’- lanterns is to wait as long as possible before you start carving. Here are some other tips to help you achieve the perfect jack-o’-lantern this year. Find the perfect pumpkin. A great jack-o’-lantern starts in the pumpkin patch —or in the grocery store if you’re short on time. Look for a fresh pumpkin with a sturdy, green stem, no bruises, and a flat bottom so it’s stable when you’re carving. Size and shape aren’t important, so long as the pumpkin sparks your creativity. Just make sure you don’t accidentally bring home a small sugar pie pumpkin, which will be harder to carve. Wash your pumpkin. Before you start carving, mix 1 tsp of chlorine bleach with 4 liters of water and wash your pumpkin to help prevent mold. Be sure to wear gloves!
don’t have to worry about any trick-or-treaters getting burned if they accidentally trip over your pumpkin.
Go electric. Using a real candle heats up the inside of the pumpkin, causing it to decompose faster. An LED tealight with a flickering effect will create that classic spooky jack-o’-lantern look and keep the pumpkin cool. Plus, you
These tips are to help your jack-o’-lantern last longer. When it comes to designs, feel free to let your imagination run wild! The best jack-o’-lantern is one you’re proud to show off on Halloween.
What You Need to Know About the Risks
There’s growing fear that vaping will become the next generation’s version of smoking. Several of these concerns are supported by a 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study that found high schoolers and middle schoolers use e-cigarettes more often than regular cigarettes. Juul is a brand of e-cigarette, an electronic nicotine delivery system, that vaporizes a liquid for inhalation. The liquid used is contained in replaceable cartridges called “pods,”which come in a variety of flavors. Juul is known for its flash-drive shape, which makes it easy to conceal and use in public places, including schools. The company has come under fire recently in the wake of three lawsuits alleging the devices have caused Juul users to become addicted to nicotine. Although Juul vaping devices are intended for adults 21 and older, they have become popular among teens. In fact, the devices are so trendy, many kids use the word as a verb, often referring to the act as “juuling.” The Juul lawsuits claim the manufacturers of the Juul deceptively marketed an extremely concentrated nicotine system to teenagers and young adults in order to get them addicted to Juul products.
Our office is currently looking for people who vape who may have experienced any of the following:
• Addiction—with or without treatment. • Diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis,
pneumonia, or eosinophilic pneumonia that required medical treatment, including hospitalization. Juul smokers can very quickly develop a significant type of pneumonia that may require ICU care, including mechanical ventilation. • COPD or advanced asthma after using Juul products.• • Heart attack (myocardial infarction) after using Juul products. We are not suggesting you have been injured by Juul. We also are not suggesting that all, nor most, people are injured or damaged by Juul products. We are simply stating that accepted medical research shows that some people have suffered damage as a result of Juul products, often severe. Also, please understand every state has statutes of limitations governing lawsuits against manufacturers of drugs and medical products. If you have a valid lawsuit and it is not filed before the statute of limitations expires, you may be forever barred from bringing legal action. If you have been injured as a result of Juul, please contact us immediately at (812) 231-5128 for a free consultation. Get the help you need today!
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