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When in Doubt, Throw Those Leftovers Out

Though momma always said to clear your plate before dessert, sometimes saving dinner could make for a cheaper lunch tomorrow.This thrifty reheated meal might sound appetizing, but certain precautions should be taken when re-preparing last night's dinner.Shaye Smith, a senior in political science, said she cooks most of her meals and makes enough to have leftovers the next day."If it's meat, I'll keep it in there for up to three days, but if it's anything else like a veggie I'll keep it in there for a week," Smith said.

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Student Research Determines Best Flip-Flops for Feet

Though convenience and trendiness most often replace healthy, new types of flip-flops may provide the comfort that the body actually supports.Justin Shroyer, graduate student in kinesiology, along with a research team in the biomechanics laboratory conducted a study on the effects flip-flops might have on the body.Shroyer said SOLE and Chacos support more of the foot and arch.

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Kindle Takes Books Digital

Dog-earing pages may soon be superfluous as books and newspapers turn digital and pages are turned with the push of a button.Amazon's Kindle, a portable digital reading device, allows readers to switch from books to newspapers to magazines as quickly as a reader could turn the page of a hard copy.Kinley Campbell, a representative from Amazon, explained how users can purchase publications with Kindle."Each book is purchased directly from Amazon through the device or through the Web site," Campbell said.

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Joe Random: Ricky Carmack

Q: Is the Hokey Pokey really what it is all about?A: Yes it is.Q: What is your perfect pizza?A: Supreme.Q: What is your favorite YouTube video?A: "Redneck Ninja."Q: Which shoe do you put on first, left or right?A: I alternate.Q: What song best describes you?A: "Big Pimpin'."Q: Rainbows or Chacos?A: Rainbows.Q: "Star Trek" or "Star Wars?"A: None of the above.Q: What is your least favorite time of day?A: Morning.Q: What was the last movie you saw in theater?A: "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."Q: What do you do when vending machines steal your money?A: Shake it till something falls down.Q: If you could interview anyone, dead or alive, who would you interview?A: Babe Ruth.Q: What do you want to know about the future?A: When will cars start to fly?Q: What is the next trip you are going to take?A: The beach, Gulf Shores.Q: Would you rather have a British accent or an Australian accent?A: Australian.

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Jane Random:LEESA MARIE KOESTLER, Senior, Biomedical Sciences

ABOUT JANE:Age: 21Hometown: Greenville, Miss.Availability: SingleHobbies: She enjoys biking, playing tennis, writing letters, painting and loves to ballroom dance.Random fact: She likes peacocks and Aubie, her signature color is blue and she likes to wear clothes inside out.*French fries or chips and salsa?*Chips and salsa, with salt and a hint of lime, and chunky salsa, mango to be preferred.*Would you rather Superman rescue you orBatman?*I feel like I would choose Superman so Catwoman doesn't get jealous and come after me.*What did you eat for breakfast last?*Pimento cheese and crackers, Honeydew and achocolate chip muffin.*What is your recipe for a good night's sleep?*Well, I drink a cup of hot tea, I journal, I wear an eye mask called "Lamb Eyes," I sleep in a shirt named "Tie-Dyed" with a pillow called "Desi," I sleep on two feather mattresses, a fitted sheet, two comforters and one ear plug.*What is the most played song in your car right now?*Track 21 of my "Trans-Siberian Orchestra" CD.*What is your quirkiest quirk?*Clocks I can manually change are set 2 hours and 21 minutes fast.

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