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Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Friday, November 17, 2006 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Antifreeze..SCARY stuff!

Antifreeze poisoning is one of the most common and deadly toxicity seen in dogs and cats. The toxic ingredient in antifreeze is ethylene glycol, ingestion of less than 2 ounces is potentially fatal for a 25 pound dog. A cat only needs to lick 1/4 of an ounce.

Dogs and Cats are attracted to antifreeze spills by its sweet smell and taste. When an animal swallows antifreeze, the ethylene glycol is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream from the stomach. After absorption, the ethylene glycol is changed into several other chemicals by an enzyme in the liver.

The substances produced by the liver’s metabolism of ethylene glycol are highly toxic to the animal’s kidneys, and can result in the death of kidney cells. If a high enough dose of ethylene glycol is consumed, fatal and irreversible kidney failure results.

With the onset of winter, the risk of antifreeze poisoning rises. Recently a local politician had his cat die..he is calling for a ban on conventional antifreeze.

There is Non-Toxic antifreeze available, yet it is still difficult to find. The brand is called Sierra.


SIGNS

Signs of antifreeze poisoning are neurologic in nature resulting from the direct effects of the ethylene glycol.

Affected pets may be lethargic, uncoordinated, and vomiting. Owners often describe their pet as “acting drunk.” These signs generally resolve within 12 hours after ingestion of the antifreeze, and the animal may have appeared to “recovered.” Signs of renal failure develop 24 to 48 hours after ingestion. The pet will become very depressed, possibly even comatose. Seizures and vomiting may be seen.


TREATMENT

Treatment of antifreeze poisoning involves supporting kidney function with fluid therapy and administering medications that reduce the metabolism of ethylene glycol by the liver.

The key to successful treatment is early recognition.

Treatment must begin in the first few hours after the pet consumes the antifreeze in order to prevent the irreversible kidney failure from developing.

Unfortunately, most pets with antifreeze poisoning are not taken to a veterinarian until they have been “sick for a day or two.” At that point, treatment may be unsuccessful.

It is essential to take your dog or cat to the veterinarian if you believe there is even a chance that he may have consumed antifreeze. Don’t wait until he begins to act ill!


PREVENTION..

The bottom line with antifreeze poisoning is prevention.

When changing the coolant in your vehicle, clean up all antifreeze spills immediately.

Be sure the antifreeze container is securely closed and out of reach.

Address a leaking radiator immediately, before it causes the tragic death of a family pet.

Sierra is a relatively non-toxic antifreeze that contains propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol.

Consider using this type of antifreeze if your pets have access to the areas where vehicles are stored.

Antifreeze may also be found in snow globes (the glass balls with water, snow and scenes inside). Take extra care in making sure snow globes do not break where your pet has access to lick or consume the material found inside.


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It’s Your Pet- Heal Them At Home
You can get a copy at..http://WWW. veterinarysecret srevealed. Com
Dr Andrew Jones

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 6:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
A SPECIAL ONE TIME TAX CREDIT ON YOUR 2006 TAX RETURN

When it comes time to prepare and file your 2006 tax return, make sure you don't overlook the "federal excise tax refund credit." You claim the credit on line 71 of your form 1040. A similar line will be available if you file the short form 1040A. If you have family or friends who no longer file a tax return AND they have their own land phone in their home and have been paying a phone bill for years, make sure they know about this form 1040EZ-T.

What is this all about? Well the federal excise tax has been charged to you on your phone bill for years. It is an old tax that was assessed on your toll calls based on how far the call was being made and how much time you talked on that call. When phone companies began to offer flat fee phone service, challenges to the excise tax ended up in federal courts in several districts of the country. The challenges pointed out that flat fee/rate phone service had nothing to do with the distance and the length of the phone call. Therefore, the excise tax should/could not be assessed.


The IRS has now conceded this argument. Phone companies have been given notice to stop assessing the federal excise tax as of Aug 30, 2006. You will most likely see the tax on your September cutoff statement, but it should NOT be on your October bill.

But the challengers of the old law also demanded restitution. So the IRS has announced that a one time credit will be available when you and I file our 2006 tax return as I explained above. However, the IRS also established limits on how BIG a credit you can get.

> Here's how it works.

> If you file your return as a single person with just you as a dependent, you get to claim a $30 credit on line 71 of your 1040.

> If you file with a child or a parent as your
> dependent, you claim $40.

> If you file your return as a married couple with
> no children, you claim $40.

> If you file as married with children, you claim
> $50 if one child,
> $60 if two children.

> In all cases, the most you get to claim is $60 - UNLESS you have all your phone bills starting AFTER Feb 28, 2003 through July 31, 2006 (do not use any bills starting Aug 1, 2006.), then you can add up the ACTUAL TAX AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR BILLS AND CLAIM THAT FOR A CREDIT.

> Now if you have your actual phone bills and come up with an ACTUAL TAX AMOUNT, you cannot use line 71 on your tax return. You have to complete a special form number 8913 and attach it to your tax return.

> Individuals using the special from 1040EZ-T will have to attach this form 8913 also.

> One final point - this credit is a refundable credit. That means you get this money, no matter how your tax return works out. If you would end up owing the IRS a balance, the refund will reduce that balance you owe. If you end up getting a refund, the credit will be added and you get a bigger refund by that $30 to $60, depending on how many dependents are on your return.

Detailed link:
id=161506%2C00.html,http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=161506,00.html

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I want to thank whoever posted the tips for Bounce sheets. I have had no mice in the house since stuffing them around the kitchen pipes! Thank you thank you thank you.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Your kid's Nose!

Removing foreign objects from your kids nose!
Passing on valuable info from another board:

Have I not shared my trick that will save you a
trip to the ER?! It only works if the object is not sharp (my caveat) but if it's a bean, a bead, a
berry, that sort of thing it works like a charm.

Lay your child down on a soft surface (a lap will do, as long as it's steady). Tilt his head back just slightly. Gently use your finger to close one nostril. Place your mouth over his
mouth like you're doing mouth-to-mouth and puff
pretty hard into his mouth. The object should pop right out. Just be forewarned it may be covered in boogers or snot LOL

Seriously. This works great, and that's what they had me do at
the ER rather than use a different method to extract it. If you're not sure which nostril the object went in then try it on both sides (just make sure not to *inhale while you're mouth-to-mouth with him).

If you're not sure it was just one bead, bean (or Hershey's Kiss
wrapper...) then make sure to watch for green discharge even after you remove the offending object. Works like a charm!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, January 08, 2007 - 11:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Lets talk pillows. So what happens if your spine isn't aligned?

Neck ache, muscle pain, hip or pelvic pain, chronic lower back pain, sciatica, leg weakness, poor circulation to the extremities, premature spinal arthritis of the joints and discs, disk pressure, insomnia.

The position in which you sleep is just as important as the amount of sleep you get.

The January issue of First magazine says:

The majority of Americans use a pillow that undermines sleep quality, causing tiredness, back and neck pain, brain fog and irritability, reveals James Maas, Ph.D, a sleep researcher at Cornell University. "And over time, poor sleep disrupts the hormones that maintain healthy blood sugar and curb appetite, triggering prediabetes and weight gain." Luckily, warding off these negative effects can be as easy as changing your pillow. Here, the 3 step guide to pair you with the perfect pillow for peaceful nights and feel-great days.

1--take the 3 second pillow test. Pillows can loose their support in as little as 6 months. But over 30% of sleepers get so attached to their pillow, they fail to replace it no matter how limp it gets. Try this super-simple test on your pillow--fold it in half, squeeze the air out and let go. If it doesn't spring back open, it's past its prime.

2--Choose the best style. If a pillow doesn't suit your sleeping position, it can place your head at an unnatural angle, creating neck, back and shoulder problems that cause all-day aches and fatigue. To insure pain free days choose from these options:
(1)--I sleep on my back. A pillow that causes the head to loll back or jut forward prevents proper alignment of the spine. Your head should be at the same angle that it maintains when you're standing. Look for a pillow that's labeled "medium density". This type cradles the head firmly and keeps the spine aligned.
(2)--I sleep on my stomach. Almost 77% of stomach sleepers use a too high pillow that hyper-extends the neck and head. The fix--a thin model that keeps the head two inches above the mattress. To test a pillow, squeeze it between your palms to pack it down and check the thickness.
(3)--I sleep on my side. Side sleepers should replace a pillow that scrunches the head against the shoulders or requires a hand to be under it for support. For perfect head and neck alignment, choose a "firm density" or "extra-firm density" model. Side gussets also help by filling the gap between the head and shoulders.


3--Pick the Best Material. The congestion, snoring, microawakenings and sweatings than disrupt sleep and sap next day energy may be triggered by pillow materials that harbor mold spores, dust mites and other allergens or that trap heat and moisture. Here's how to ensure a.m. Bliss.

I wake up stuffy--even synthetic materials labeled "hypoallergenic" can hide fungal spores. So
Maas suggests that congestion sufferers try washable down pillows. It's a myth that down causes allergies--reaction s occur when pillows collect a hefty dust load" asserts Maas. "And with down that's washable, you can eliminate dust and spores in a way you can't with other
pillow types". Once a month, wash down pillows on gentle adding an extra rinse-and-spin cycle. Then tumble dry low and fluff.

I wake up sweaty--materials like foam & acrylic can trap heat and trigger sleep-sapping sweat.
But wool pillows regulate temperature and wick away moisture, allowing for more hours of uninterrupted sleep than synthetic pillows, according to Welsh and Australian studies. Bonus--air circulates easily through wool, discouraging the moisture that dust mites and mold thrive on. Look for wool pillow brands like Cuddle Ewe and Nature.

About one third of people change sleep positions more than 10 times during the night, making it even harder to find the pillow that ensures health-bringing sleep. If you tend to toss and turn consider the ergonomic Isotonic Ultra Comfort Pillow. It features a 3 position design for side, back and stomach sleeping.

Are you pregnant? There's a pillow just for you. Doctors recommend the semi-fetal position as the best sleeping position.

pregnancy

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Friday, January 12, 2007 - 4:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
SAVE FUEL WITH THESE CAR CARE TIPS

The most significant way to save gas is: you. Don't mash the gas when you start up. Take the long view of the road and brake easy. This tip alone can save you unbelievable amounts of gas. Lower speeds saves gas! Try it, you'll see. Use your cruise control.* Avoid excessive idling, such as waiting for a train. Turn off the engine if you are going to sit for more than a minute.

  • Fuel up in the cool of the day or in the shade. You will get more for your money, since fuel expands in the heat.
  • Park your car in the shade of a building or tree whenever possible, and buy a good windshield shade. A windshield shade blocks sunlight and helps to keep heat out of the inside of your car.
  • Make room for your car in your garage. Parking in your garage will help your car stay warm in winter and cool in summer.

  • Fill up with a lower-octane gasoline. Buy the lowest grade or octane of gasoline that is appropriate for your car. Unless your car requires premium gasoline, filling up your car with high-octane fuel is a waste of money. That pricey premium fuel won't boost your car's fuel economy or performance in the least, so skip it.
  • If you're not sure what grade of fuel works best for your car, open up your owner's manual and take a look. As long as your engine doesn't knock or ping when you fuel up with regular unleaded, you're good to drive on this much cheaper gas. Passing on pricey premium gasoline could save you hundreds of dollars a year.
  • Don't top off. Any additional gas is just going to slop around or seep out. Stop pumping at the first indication that your tank is full when the automatic nozzle clicks off.
  • Tighten up that gas cap. Gas will evaporate from your car's gas tank if it has an escape. Loose, missing or damaged gas caps cause 147 million gallons of gas to evaporate each year, according to the Car Care Council. Don't lose it either!

  • Pump up your tires. Underinflated tires wear down more quickly and they also lower your car's gas mileage. Your car's gas mileage may plummet by as much as 15 percent. Driving on underinflated tires may also reduce the life of your tires by 15 percent or more.
  • Check your tire pressure once a month. Buy a digital gauge and keep it in your glove box. Compare the pressure in your tires with the recommended pressure listed in your owner's manual and on the placard in your car door. Then inflate your tires as needed. Be sure to check tire pressure when your tires are cold. A good time is early in the morning after your car's been idle overnight.

Don't skimp on maintenance. Be serious about auto care. Your car's performance depends on it.
  • Keep your engine in tune. Fixing a car that is out of tune or has failed an emissions test can boost gas mileage by about 4 percent. So be sure to give your car regular tune-ups. You'll also want to watch out for worn spark plugs. A misfiring spark plug can reduce a car's fuel efficiency by as much as 30 percent.

  • Replace air filters. When the engine air filter clogs with dirt, dust and bugs, it causes your engine to work harder and your car becomes less fuel-efficient. Replacing a clogged air filter could improve your gas mileage by as much as 10 percent and save you 15 cents a gallon. It's a good idea to have your engine air filter checked at each oil change.

  • Use the right oil. You can improve your car's gas mileage by 1 percent to 2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. Opt for motor oil with the words "energy conserving" on the API performance label. This oil contains friction-reducing additives.

One thing that's important to note: if you are in a mountainous area you should turn off cruise. It will try to keep you up to the speed you've set and will use a lot of extra gas downshifting to lower gears to accomplish this. Also, as mentioned before in this thread, never use cruise control on wet or icy pavements to prevent hydroplaning.


Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 7:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
When was the last time you took a driver's test? Let's see how you would do. Take this Driving Test

My own score was 90%, so guess it's a good thing I brushed up by taking the test!

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Surprisingly, I got a 95.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
LOL This is the first time I've taken a driver's test and didn't get 100%. Must be all this Texas driving tends to wear off on you after a while.car2

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 12:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
LOL, I haven't driven in over ten years and I got a 90%.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 12:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Way to go Dipo! Must be you still have good faculties. I tend to have CRS on occassion, but this wasn't the case when I took the test this morning.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Do you want to stretch your dollar? dollars January is the best time for consumers to buy these items:

* After-Christmas sales
* Art Supplies
* Appliances (clothes dryer, water heater, cookware)
* Baby carriages
* Books books
* Carpets and rugs
* China and glassware
* Christmas cards, wrap, ornaments
* Computers and other electronics
* Costume jewelry
* Curtains
* Fall merchandise
* Furniture
* Furs
* Grocery items such as turkey, ham, and baking goods
* Indoor plants
* Lingerie
* Men's shirts and overcoats
* Pocketbooks
* Preinventory sales
* Shoes
* Sports Equipment/Bicycles bicycle
* Toys
* White goods (linens,sheets, towels, etc,)


Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
A trash tip: get rid of that huge trash can! You know the one that sits next to the counter by the wall. Yes, you put a nice plastic liner in it to hold down the grime, but what about the outside of the can and the walls next to it that get splattered daily? Well, a smaller can, well hidden inside a cabinet, storage area, or pantry gets filled quicker, but it also gets removed more often. It takes the germs and odors out the door quicker. If it is on a slide out system it is easier to access when put inside the cabinet, too. People tend to put things INSIDE the trash can instead of throwing stuff at it.
pulloutshelftrash


Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Friday, January 19, 2007 - 12:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Yeah, but you miss that satisfying cruching when you hit the masher button.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Which means you've already gotten rid of that huge trash can that sat on the floor next to the counter, right Chili?

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Yeah! I bought a masher about 12 years ago at a garage sale for $50 and I love it. I need a new one now though. I love the crunching. Does that make me evil?

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 9:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Maybe just a little!

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Cool! Maybe I can be a cereal masher. LOLOLOL

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Monday, January 22, 2007 - 12:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
http://tinyurl.com/2ez2jp
a short video explaining how to get free international calls from cell phone and getting the cheapest price on a specific item.

eta: haven't tried it yet. i think i heard someone say the phone number given for international calls was busy.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, January 22, 2007 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the tip Abby!

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
We got these at work and I thought they were pretty good!

Bed Sheets
After drying my sheets, put both sheets and one pillowcase in the other pillow case. Fold neatly in a square. Next time you change sheets, you just take the one pillow case and all the sheets and pillow case are inside. No need to look for matches.

Reheat Pizza

Heat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.

Easy Deviled Eggs

Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up.

Expanding Frosting

When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar/calories per serving.

Reheating refrigerated bread

To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.

Newspaper Weeds-Away

Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers, put layers around the plants overlapping as you go, cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic, they will not get through wet newspapers.

Broken Glass

Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken pieces of glass - the fibers catch ones you can't see!

No More Mosquitoes

Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.

Squirrel Away

To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.

Easier thank you's

When you throw a bridal/baby shower, buy a pack of thank you cards for the guest of honor. During the party, pass out the envelopes and have everyone put their address on one. When the bride/new mother sends the thank you's, they're all addressed!

After Purchasing New Bike

If you purchase a new bike for your child, place their picture inside the handle bar before placing the grips on. If the bike is stolen and later recovered, remove the grip and there is your proof who owns the bike.

Flexible vacuum

To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum hose wand. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.

Reducing Static Cling

Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- voila --static is gone.

Measuring Cups

Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry the cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out. (another idea is to spray it with some "no-stick" product, such as PAM or one of the other brands)

Foggy Windshield

Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!

Reopening envelope

If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily. (Of course, you could steam the envelope open, too, with your kettle)

Conditioner

Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair...

Good-bye Fruit Flies

To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it 1/2" with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!

Get Rid of Ants

Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it "home," & can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, ESP. If it rains, but it works & you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!

Take baby powder to the beach

Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your beach bag. When you're ready to leave the beach sprinkle yourself and kids with the powder and the sand will slide right off your skin.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Thanks Dipo! Those are great!

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Broken Glass

Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken pieces of glass - the fibers catch ones you can't see!


I heard that one many years ago. A beagle will eat most anything. A glass milk bottle had fallen off a table, hit the cement patio, and shattered. (It was outside waiting for the milkman.) Our beagle licked up some of the glass. Called the vet. First, try feeding him some salt as that will cause him to vomit. (That did work.) If that didn't, put small tuffs of cotton balls into his food to pad the bits of glass as it passes through his system.

I've also known of two beagles that ate rocks (a/k/a engagement rings). Dogs got x-rayed. Then the owners watched and waited.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 8:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
short version:
alcohol will remove ink from clothing
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
the rest is just abby's blah, blah, blah:

i finally found something that removes ink from clothing. i can't find my post asking about removing blue ink from dh's fav cotton t-shirt. (i think it was a few months ago).

anyway, i tried every tip that i read here and googled. not to mention, i've bought every type of stain remover in the past. i figured the cost of the cleaners (and no guarantee of removal) would be the same as getting another one sent from the surf shop in New Zealand (dh's friend owns it).

the other day, i heard about alcohol for removal of ink. so, i took a cotton ball and dabbed the spot w/alcohol. after the first dab, i checked the cotton and there was blue ink on it. so, i kept dabbing it (w/a clean cotton ball) and the spot was almost gone. then, i just placed a clean cotton ball saturated w/alcohol on the spot, and left it for a few hours (i placed something between the t-shirt so the ink didn't bleed on the back side). the spot is completely gone. another thing, there isn't even a "faded spot" from the alcohol.

before the internet, i have thrown away so many of dh's nice shirts, t-shirts, shorts. (dh used to be famous for getting ink on clothes).

this t-shirt did not go through the dryer first, though.
so, alcohol works. however, i still think i just got lucky w/no fading spot (maybe because it's cotton?) wouldn't try it on an expensive item though.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 4:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Garage Door Opener


The other day I was watching a news show and they were giving tips about safety in the home. One of the experts said, "You should never leave your garage door opener in the car/vehicle." I thought, where do you keep it?

Did you see the news about the thief or thieves in Hurst(near Ft. Worth)? They broke into a car at the mall while the victims were shopping. Then they took the garage door opener, and insurance card from in the glove box. With the insurance card they had the address and went to the victims house and stole all the electrical things and jewelry.

Most of us have our insurance card in the glove box or attached to the visor in case of an accident. Hurst, a Fort Wort policeman, said people should black out their address on the insurance card and keep their garage door opener in their purse/with them.


More: ATTORNEY'S ADVICE-----NO CHARGE
A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.

1. The next time you order checks have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them. If someone takes your checkbook, they will not know if you sign your checks with just your initials or your first name, but your bank will know how you sign your checks.

2. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED."

3. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check-processing channels will not have access to it.

4. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box, use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks.

5. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. Also carry a photocopy of your Passport when traveling either here or abroad. We have all heard horror stories about fraud that is committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.

6. When you check out of a hotel that uses cards for keys (and they all seem to do that now), do not turn the "keys" in. Take them with you and destroy them. Those little cards have on them all of the information you gave the hotel, including address and credit card numbers and expiration dates. Someone with a card reader, or employee of the hotel, can access all that information with no problem whatsoever.

Unfortunately, as an attorney, I have first hand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieve(S) ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer and received a PIN number From DMV to change my driving record information online.


Here is some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:

1. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. The key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.

2. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc. Were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one). However, here is what is perhaps most important of all (I never even thought to do this.)

3. Call the three national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and Social Security number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.

Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet and contents being stolen:

1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
3.) TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289
4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271