One of the first things you notice when you drive by a home is the fence, or lack thereof. Fences provide privacy, a definite boundary, and a frame for your home. Fences also provide a convenient way to keep small children and pets in a specific area. In most suburb areas, fences are not attractive. They are usually faded and falling apart. This is the opposite of how it should be. A fence should add the extra touch that makes your home stand...more
Do Pedestrians REALLY Have the Right of Way? Injury-causing accidents involving pedestrians are a constant issue across the United States, especially in urban areas where motor vehicle traffic continues to increase. Whether the fault of the vehicle operator or the walker, distractions on the road, the prevalence of hand-held electronic devices (increasingly used by both pedestrians and drivers), poorly marked crosswalks and other causes...more
There comes a time in life when you have to jump in at the deep end and hope for the best. In fact there are many times in life when we are presented with such a choice. As a toddler you have to learn to overcome anxiety at being separated from mom, and then that first day at school can pose some similar challenges upon an even grander scale. Time and again throughout life we face challenges which we either learn to overcome or cause us to feel as if we are sinking. Unless you want to tread water for the rest of your life, you do, at some point, have to overcome your fears and learn to swim. I was watching a documentary the other day about Google; how they started and the philosophy behind their success. It is undeniable that Google is one of the most successful businesses ever, if not the most successful of all time. One of their key employees was asked what she felt made her able to achieve her part in this dynamic business. Her answer was that she always willing to do things which she was not comfortable with; she was willing to push past internal barriers and dive in at the deep end. By taking that enormous plunge, you bypass much of the decision making process which...more
Compression socks, also called support socks, are a therapeutic garment made to apply graduated pressure to the legs and ankles. Although some people must wear compression hose that reach the top of the thigh, compression socks more commonly reach to just under the knee. The leggings are made using high-strength elastic material such as spandex,...more
Legendary Cowboy�s Don Meredith Handed Away Legendary Dallas Cowboy Don Meredith who was 72 many years previous died on Sunday evening. Don Meredith was a nicely acknowledged SMU quarterback and legendary icon for Monday Night football. Don Meredith Battled EmphysemaDon Meredith died of battling emphysema at the Christus St. Vincent...more
Limousines are seen as the ultimate fancy mode of ground transportation. They are the vehicle for celebrities, prom, royalty, and the rich. Limousines are considered to be cars that stand out from average cars because of their length, frame, wheel chassis and other physical features. They are very luxurious and are considered to be attractive cars.Throughout the years the variety of limousines available for rent has extended past the traditional classic design. The traditional classic limousines were the first kind of limousine to be created. They were first designed in 1900 and they were based on the horse riding vehicles or horse carts. The classic limousine has large body seats and jump seats, with the rear seat having the ability to fold up when they are not in use. Modern Limousines are very similar to the classic traditional limousines. The difference is that they are equipped with TVs, audio, and video players along with other accessories.Recently the Hummer Limousines have been developed and have become very popular. The Hummer Limousines are very big with a more square design.Hummer Limousines have more seats to accommodate more passengers. Generally about twenty four...more
I never knew anything about power jumping stilts until fairly recently. While I was looking, I came upon a website accidentally, and it had people with strange devices strapped to their feet, jumping up and down very very high. After saving up my...more
Ahh, another Friday night in Santa Monica rehearsing an adaptation of a Play from the 1890's La Rounde called The Blue Room. I am writing this blog because of an actress in our ensemble named Nicole who is in America from her homelands of Holland &...more
Where do I begin, oh yeah how about the gas rationing days of the 70's when odd and even tag numbers meant you could only get gas on your days!!! People shooting each other in line, stealing license plates so they could get fuel on a day they weren't...more
http://www.puritandownloads.com/swrb/INTERNATIONAL COVENANTED REFORMATION OR SCHISM? A REPLY TO DOUG WILSONBy Reg BarrowThe following letter to the editor was sent to Doug Wilson in response to his charge of schism against Still Waters Revival Books...more
For a full check-up service on your vehicle it is important that a wheel alignment check is done. However, many car owners do not realize the importance of wheel alignments.As a result they skip over the wheel alignment check. There are many reasons...more
It was reported in the British press in March 2010 that British Soldiers in Afghanistan "would be alive" if they had the right equipment.Gordon Brown had failed to increase their funding in real terms.The relatives of the first female soldier Cpl...more