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Constitution
We the People ... the opening words of the Constitution of the United States. The full text of this document, including signers and Amendments, is provided in the article.
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Blue Angels
What
do you think it's like to ride for an hour in the backseat of an F/A-18
Hornet with one of the most skilled pilots in the world? It's surreal
and exhausting. If you're not in excellent physical condition, the ride
sucks your energy like the afterburners slurp fuel. But all in all, I
stayed awake long enough to permanently record how amazing it was.
Thanks JB, you really took me for a heck of a ride! Please don't email
me asking how to get a ride. I explain in the column that you'll never get one.
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LED Lights
Here is one man's story of using some led lights, an old, broken cordless carpet sweeper and a storm damaged tree. His project? A birthday card for his wife. Read how he recycled old parts and some led lighting to create a unique handcrafted gift. read more... -
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Woodpecker Damage
A woodpecker can damage your redwood trim looking for carpenter bees. Woodpeckers will drill into the wood trim searching for food. Perhaps a sacrificial wood structure can save your house trim. read more... -
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Disaster Recovery
Natural disasters happen on a routine basis. A disaster could affect you or your home with little warning. Disaster recovery efforts may require you to do most of the heavy lifting. Disasters that affect tens of thousands of people stretch the resources of emergency workers to the breaking point. Disaster preparedness needs to be done primarily by you, not the government. read more... -
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Hurricane Katrina Pictures
Hurricane Katrina pictures only tell part of the story. Look at these Hurricane Katrina photos, and go see the damage firsthand. read more... -
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Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina ravaged the coast of Mississippi and flooded New Orleans in late August, 2005. Hurricane Katrina pictures do not tell the entire story. You can look at Hurricane Katrina photos, but until you actually see the damage with your own eyes, you will not realize the size and power of this fierce storm. read more... -
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New Hampshire Real Estate
New Hampshire real estate listings offer tremendous variety. If you want to buy larger land plots or a small lot with a modest home, you can find it in New Hampshire. I know, as I just purchased 90 acres in this magical state. read more... -
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Golf Training Aid
What does a golf-training aid have to do with home improvement? The casual observer might think that the two topics are as far apart as the North and South Poles, but truth be told, there is a distinct connection, and I am confident I can prove it to you. read more...
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Diamonds
Diamonds and home improvement go together like a ring on a finger. My guess is a family member or a friend may have had a scare when a diamond or diamond ring has gone missing in a home accident. The diamond may have fallen from a ring setting, the ring may have disappeared into a floor crack or even dropped into a plumbing drain pipe. Discover all sorts of great tips about diamonds and how to find them by clicking here. read more...
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Lowes Home Improvement
Lowe's Home Improvement pops into my head when my regular
corner hardware store is closed. It is amazing the different levels of service
you get at the two different stores. Pricing is also a surprise. Don't think for
a moment that a Lowe's home improvement store near you always has the best
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Medical Billing Services
Medical billing services allow medical professionals to be more productive. Companies that specialize in medical billing allow a medical professional to get his money quickly which helps cash flow. read more...
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Extreme Makeover Home Edition Sunrise Kentucky
Extreme makeover has come to town. An extreme home makeover happened in Sunrise, Kentucky to a needy family. Extreme makeovers such as this are a popular television show idea and people wonder how in the world can the work happen so quickly. Is it possible to build these homes without workers tripping over one another? read more...
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Dust Control in Homes
Dust control in the average home can be hard. There are many sources of dust. Paper, carpet, clothes, cardboard, flour, wood, etc. all can be sources of dust. Exterior wind-blown dust also enters through cracks and windows. read more... -
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Simple Home Repairs
Home repairs should be a top priority. Not only can you save money, but you can also increase the value of your home if you fix small repairs before they grow into big problems. read more... -
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New Orleans Flood and Hurricane
The New Orleans Flood and Hurricane will go down in history as one of the worst USA natural disasters. Rebuilding New Orleans and other Gulf cities will take years for a number of reasons. read more...
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Lighthouse Restoration
Lighthouses must withstand very harsh conditions. The walls inside a lighthouse as well as the keeper's dwelling must resist humidity and water. Lime is a great product to use as it hardens like rock. read more... -
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Home Improvement Television
Home improvement television shows can be very glamorous, but they tend to leave out all of the important details. Many mistakes and headaches are left in the editing suite and never make it to the finished cut you see on your television set. Add to this the fact that many of the talents on the shows have little or no real construction background and you can see why the shows are not realistic. The source of the problem is simply money. read more... -
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Alpena Bed And Breakfast Inns
Bed and breakfast inns are really popular. I have stayed in quite a few very nice ones with my family. There are many bed and breakfast inns in Michigan. read more...
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Aircraft Carrier Adventure Cruise
Aircraft carriers are quite possibly the ultimate military weapon. I had the enormous good fortune to stay overnight on a US Navy aircraft carrier - the
USS George Washington - while it was on duty at sea. While onboard, I was able to take well over 100 aircraft carrier photos, some of which are published my story. Landing on an aircraft carrier is hard to describe. Being shot from the catapult is an even harder task. I survived both and am glad we have patriots who serve each day aboard these fine ships to protect our freedom read more...
