Open casting call

The producers of ABC’s new medical drama "Off the Map" are holding open casting calls this weekend for the Hawaii-based series. ABC is looking for actors and extras of all ages – especially those who can speak Spanish or Portuguese and boys who play soccer. The first open call will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the 100th Infantry Battalion Memorial Building, 520 Kamoku St. (Parking is across the street at ‘Iolani.) The second is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Turtle Bay Resort.

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Tape promises to block paint

FrogTape promises to solve the problem of paint bleeding under the edges of your painter’s tape.

The tape is treated with PaintBlock Technology, a superabsorbent polymer. When the paint comes into contact with the polymer, a gel forms instantly. The gel creates a barrier that prevents paint from oozing underneath the tape, keeping paint lines crisp, the company says.

The tape is available in a variety of widths and comes in a reusable plastic canister designed to protect the tape edges from damage.

FrogTape has a suggested retail price of $6 to $12, depending on the size. It’s sold at Lowe’s and Sherwin-Williams stores as well as other paint and hardware stores.

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New use for toothpaste

» Jewelry polish: Out of the actual thing? Brighten tarnished baubles and precious metals by smearing them with a glob of nongel toothpaste. Gently buff with a soft cloth until they shine.