manual
Damage control
Take away the pains of stains
You just stained your hot new outfit. If it's a protein stain, such as mud, blood, semen or vomit, soak the item in cold water before washing. Hot water makes the stain more difficult to remove.
Wash tannin stains, such as alcohol, coffee and soda, in hot water.Dye stains such as grass, mustard or Kool-Aid, are very difficult to remove. Try pretreating the
stain with a heavy-duty liquid detergent, then rinse thoroughly. Soak the stained item in a dilute solution of all-fabric powdered bleach. The most important rule is to treat the stain while it's still fresh.
Source: Ohio State University Information Extension
— Misty Huber
minute fix
When your flip-flop flops
You're in between classes—inevitably your long day of the week—and one of your flip-flops snaps and breaks. Don't just drag it along. Think like MacGyver. Look through your backpack. What supplies do you have? Tape, staples and rubber bands should be your first choices. Chewed gum could be a last resort. You're going to have to walk gingerly, but a medley of these repair options should do the trick. And if they don't, just take the sandals off and hold your head high.
(There's no real definitive source on this...I talked to several people about solutions they've used. Let me know if this isn't enough.)
Stephanie Lovett
Hill's Pet Nutrition proudly presents b.b. king
Back by popular demand and bringing his gal Lucille with him, B.B. King graces the TPAC stage on:
September 22 8:00 PM
With special guest Big Woody featuring Eugene Smiley
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Tickets available at the TPAC Box Office M-F, 10:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m & two hours before shows Ticketmaster outlets, 234-4545 or ticketmaster.com
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