Old Tom Curse Sparks Morning Household Whine
A narrator recalls waking with his dog Tom whining at the door and a playful, escalating clash. After a failed driving out with a newspaper strike, Tom curses the narrator as the family jokes about future punishments and old age. The piece blends humor with a domestic scene and fateful humor.
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Ombre T-Shirt Tricks Gain London Fashion Buzz
London observers report on ombre T-shirts spreading in 1975 fashion. How to create the effect is described: dip a dry shirt part into dye and let it run into the rest. Wetting the shirt first yields deeper ombre by dipping less of it into the dye.
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Bypass Hose Saves Day In Comical Car Troubles
In a humorous flashback, a driver deals with radiator steam and a failing radiator hose far from help. At the gas station a patient mechanic identifies the bypass hose as the culprit and the bill ends up just under five dollars. The narrator laments finances and jokes about dinner plans, ending with a lighter note on the faux drama.
Cut fuel cost conserve energy at home heating check
Summer is the best time to inspect for heat wasters and cut fuel costs. Replace weathered windows, seal doors, insulate walls and roof, and fix dampers. Consider zoning and fuel choices, install filters, and request HUD guidance for energy conservation tips.
Oregon woman chosen to work with Chicanos
The Oregon National Guard appointed Maria Hutchins former Northwest Coalition for Minority Women director as equal opportunity specialist. She will coordinate programs for Spanish speaking Americans and work with the Chicano community to improve access to education and resources, aiming to strengthen the Guard s affirmative action efforts. Dr John Karlson of Napa State Hospital notes a claim that myopic children score higher on IQ tests, suggesting higher intelligence among myopic youths.
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