Ants are said to never cross a chalk line. So get out your chalk and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself. When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter then pull it off.
Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
Blend on high for a minute or two. Rinse well and allow to air dry. Cleaning your cassette recorder once a week will keep it running longer. Buy a cleaning kit from an electronics store and dab gently using a cotton swab. Denatured alcohol will clean the rubber parts.