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Recentlyamessage showed up in my inbox that made my heart sink. I couldn't help imag- ine what it would be like to lend my car to someone, only to have him or her return it in worse condition. And what if that condition is not re- versible?! Thankfully, I have good news for the desperate reader. DEARMARY I have a prob- lem that I can't solve and was wondering if you would be able to help. Someone borrowed my car recently and trans- ported a small generator in it. Somehow, the gaso- line spilled inside my Ex- plorer and left a very in- tense gasoline smell. I have tried everything I can think of and nothing has removed the smell. I steamed cleaned it with carpet shampoo, sprin- kled it with baking soda and vacuumed it up, and I saturated it with Nok-Out at least three times to no avail. Any ideas? — Lisa DEAR LISA My first re- sponse to your dilemma was to wonder if this "per- son" was at one time on your list of friends (rela- tives?) but I won't go there. Instead, I do have a solu- tion for you and one that does not involve push- ing that SUV off a cliff. It's long, so bear with me. This is a job for Nok- Out — an odor-eliminat- ing product that is non- toxic, fragrance-free and absolutely works wonders when used correctly for each situation. Gasoline presents a par- ticular challenge for Nok- Out because while Nok- Out requires direct con- tact with the odor source, gasoline and water don't mix and barely come into direct contact. There- fore it is a bit difficult to achieve the direct contact that is required for Nok- Out to do its job. However, there is something in Nok- Out called a surfactant (you could think of it as a kind of soap) that allows direct contact between water and oil (gasoline is petroleum oil) to occur so Nok-Out can work against this powerful odor. I would suggest to first air out the car thor- oughly. Then get into the back where the genera- tor did its deed. Get your nose down into the area and try to pinpoint exactly where the odor is coming from. Mark those areas with chalk (or smoother way to note specific loca- tion). Next, spray Nok-Out heavily into those ar- eas and also over the sur- rounding areas as well; spray heavily enough so that it penetrates deeply into the floor material. Wear rubber gloves and massage Nok-Out all the way down. Allow to air dry naturally with the windows open. Do not be deterred if more than one application is required to get it all. (I'm sure you are fully aware by now how tough this issue is.) Keep in mind that Nok- Out needs to come into di- rect contact with ALL the smelly stuff — all it takes is one missed spot to al- low the odor to remain. There may be spots one wouldn't think of that got a douse of that gasoline. Wait for it to dry fully be- fore giving it the smell test. Open all of the win- dows and let fresh air fill the car. Repeat as needed. Be sure to check pull back the floor cover (car- pet or rubber) that was under the generator. It may be that there is a space under this floor that got doused as well. Maybe there is a spare tire hiding a bit of raw gas. Think of this process as getting rid of a little bit more every time you do it. Each application will scrape away another thin layer and, with persis- tence, you will eventually get all of it. Keep in mind that gas- oline is highly volatile and some of the loose mole- cules that evaporated into the air may have been re- absorbed by other mate- rials in the car as well — think headliner and seat cushions. It may also be a good idea to use a house- hold vaporizer to get to these out-of-the-contam- inated-zone areas: Pour 4 to 6 ounces of Nok-Out into the reservoir of the vaporizer and turn it on. Allow the car to remain closed overnight with the vaporizer running, then open the windows and allow it to air out thor- oughly in the morning. Eliminating gasoline odors is a tough assign- ment, even for Nok-Out. But don't give up. I'm con- fident that if you are per- sistent you will eventu- ally get it all. And don't forget to use code DPL for 10 percent off your order when ordering Nok-Out at either NokOut.com or by calling Nok-Out HQ at 1-866-551-1927. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Howtoeliminate gasoline odor inside family vehicle Mary Hunt If you've ever wanted to learn how to produce com- pelling outdoor and travel images, from capture to process, team up with commercial travel photog- rapher, author and widely published 25-year profes- sional Sean Arbabi for a day of ideas, inspiration and in- struction. By the end of Arbabi's workshop, Creating Epic Outdoor and Travel im- ages Start to Finish, par- ticipants will have gained more knowledge of build- ing a method to find, cap- ture and process amazing scenes. Sponsored by the Te- hama County Photo Club, the workshop is open to all photographers and will be held 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat- urday, Aug. 20. The fee for the workshop is $75. Space is limited to 30. The workshop will begin with an outdoor photo ses- sion in Red Bluff and move to the Tehama Country Vis- itor Center, 250 Antelope Blvd. in Red Bluff, for pre- sentations. Sean will offer a variety of content in combination with his knowledge and ex- amples of work, as well as critiquing a few of your fa- vorite photographs. Topics covered will in- clude 25 ways to improve your outdoor and travel photography through the sense of a place, compo- sition, lighting, exposure, camera settings, and sub- ject matter; 10 main steps toward processing your RAW images with qual- ity using Adobe Lightroom organizing your images in the Library module, pro- cessing through the De- velop module, then import- ing the prepped image into Photoshop; 10 fun process- ing techniques using Photo- shop plugins including the DxO, Topaz and the Nik col- lections; 10 ways to sell your images, building a business base to make money from your photography and a cri- tique and Q&A session. Bring three images on a flash drive, or use images captured that morning to receive feedback from Arb- abi. As a full-time commer- cial photographer since 1991, Arbabi captures ev- erything from adventure to wildlife, landscapes to peo- ple, travel to studio work. He brings enthusiasm, 30 years of experience, power- ful presentations and high quality work to educate, entertain and inspire. Besides a wealth of pho- tographic knowledge and experience, Arbabi has a passion for turning what he sees in front of him into a powerful photograph that connects with viewers. His first book, The Better- Photo Guide to Exposure, gives readers an idea for the technical skills needed to take your creativity to the next level. His second book, The Complete Guide to Nature Photography, is a testament of Sean's passion for the outdoors. Arbabi brings his unique perspective on each topic with a touch of real world scenarios, as well as a phil- osophical angle to tap into his thought process and your unique view of the natural world. In more than 16 years of teaching photography in the field and online, Arb- abi has the knack for help- ing students rise to another level with their work. You will come away inspired with extra tools to improve your skills and stretch your photographic imagina- tions. Arbabi is the juror for the Photo Club's 2016 Im- ages from a Glass Eye In- ternational Photography Show, and will be attend- ing the opening reception Friday, Aug. 19 at the Te- hama Country Visitor Cen- ter Gallery. The public is in- vited to attend. For more workshop infor- mation and to sign up, visit http://www.meetup.com/ Tehama-County-Photo- Club/events/232896288/ or call 529-1348. PHOTOGRAPHY Pr of es si on al p ho to gr ap he r to offer day-long workshop Here's what parents should know about playing Pokemon Go. Keep an eye on your data. The app requires GPS access, which can result in a hefty amount of data usage. Unless you have an unlim- ited data plan, talk to your wireless carrier about ways you can track your data to avoid any surprises at the end of the month. Also know that playing is com- pletely free, but users can also make in-app purchases to advance in the game. What can the app ac- cess? To play the game, the app must access your cam- era and maps application. It also prompts you to sign in with a Google account, and may have full access to your data if you're using an iOS device. However, Nian- tic, Inc. said this was done in error, and that only basic profile information is being accessed and collected. Respect the privacy of others. In addition to tak- ing safety precautions for themselves, users should respect the privacy and property of others. Play- ers shouldn't cross private property lines, and should be sure to obey all traffic laws. In order to avoid mal- ware, be sure to download the game in official app stores. FAMILY A parent's guide to Pokemon Go Shasta College is hosting an Automation Open House 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the 2500 building to showcase the new advanced manufacturing programs available at Shasta College. The programs will com- plement the industrial elec- tronics curriculum and pro- vide training in mechanical power transmission, rig- ging, hydraulics, machine alignment, machining and similar skills. The programmable au- tomation courses will pre- pare individuals to advance their career in industrial in- stallation and maintenance. Technicians who have these skills earn a wage between $16 and $26 per hour and are in demand in area in- dustries. Eighteen individ- uals completed the first se- quence this May. The college schedules the courses in the evening to allow employed individu- als to participate. Individ- uals working for businesses that produce agricultural or manufactured products, lumber and aggregate sup- pliers, utilities or other busi- nesses that rely on auto- mated systems will benefit from this training. "Sierra Pacific Indus- tries is committed to in- novation in our indus- try," said Joe Kneer of Si- erra Pacific Industries. "Shasta College's curricu- lum, aligned with our in- dustry's needs, is resulting in highly-skilled graduates equipped with a solid foun- dation in PLC troubleshoot- ing and programming. We value Shasta College's com- mitment to understanding our industry's needs and preparing students to meet those needs in the work- force. Through our part- nership with Shasta Col- lege, we have insured that tomorrow's innovators are prepared today." With advisement from industry, investments have been made in new equip- ment that will be used to train skilled technicians to go to work for area busi- nesses. "SmartBusinessResource Center has been working with local business to iden- tify skills gaps in manu- facturing and industrial technology, including CNC machinist," said Debbie De- Coito, executive director of the center. "We are excited to be involved in assisting those businesses and job seekers in the North State." ShastaCollegewasthere- cipient of a $5.2 million Ca- reer Pathways Trust grant to build stronger academic pathways from high school to college in order to better serve the employment inter- ests of Northern California. In addition to helping up- grade curriculum in many high schools, the grant has assisted Shasta College in developing these new in- dustrial programs. The next cycle of training begins in August during the fall semester. Individuals who are in- terested in industrial, elec- trical or maintenance me- chanic training may call Rick Osbrink at 242-7560. SHASTA COLLEGE Open house for new industrial programs AcollageofphotostakenbySeanArbabi Endsnoring Anestimated80million people in North America snore. Taking into account the snorer's spouse and children, as many as 160 million people are negatively affected by snoring. Snoring not only interrupts your sleep cycle, it can also be a symptom of a condition called sleep apnea. Fortunately, there are cost-effective oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea that dentists can prescribe to their patients. Traditional mandibular advancement appliances, such as SilentNightSlide-Link,TAP,EMA, help reduce or eliminate snoring by moving the lower jaw forward, opening the airway to allow air to flow more freely. CALL DR. RANDAL ELLOWAY IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM SNORING OR SLEEP APNEA. HE WILL BE GLAD TO DISCUSS YOUR SYMPTOMS. PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPTIMUM APPLIANCE TO HELP YOU SLEEP PEACEFULLY AND WITH SECURITY. CALL (530) 527-6777 OFFICE HOURS MON-THURS 8-5 • FRI 8-12. 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