For as long as I can remember my family has had an eccentric streak of scanner hobbyists. I have vivid recollections of both my father and my grandfather huddled over a huge tabletop radio scanner listening in to police reports and other snatches of conversations, and comparing notes. They were even part of a radio [...]

A major concern of our society today is our environment.  Going green or being environmentally friendly is at the forefront of the news and governmental issues both at the local, state,  and national levels.  Consumers are being given lots of information on how to have an environmentally friendly home using natural and organic products. 
 
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With all of the conveniences of the modern age it is sometimes easy to overlook the advancements made to the automotive industry. While some people are focused on the technological aspects of adding an MP3 player or a GPS navigation system into their car the often unseen simplicity of the remote key fob is an [...]

With all of the conveniences of the modern age it is sometimes easy to overlook the advancements made to the automotive industry. While some people are focused on the technological aspects of adding an MP3 player or a GPS navigation system into their car the often unseen simplicity of the remote key fob is an [...]

Recently my son had to do a report on an American Symbol.  He could pick to do a report on the Statue of Liberty or the White House or the American Flag.  He had several choices, but he decided that he wanted to do it on the American Flag.  He is young and has always [...]

The flag of the United States of America is the ultimate symbol of a living country: as such, it is itself considered a “living” thing and should be treated with the utmost respect. It supersedes all other U.S government flags and the rules of etiquette regarding its use and handling are very clear. Here are [...]

Can we ever be too safe these days?  This is a question I have been asking myself a lot these days.  I fear that the world is growing to be out of control with crime.  Many people will do anything for money and don’t care who they hurt in the process.  Recently, my sister had [...]

If you live in or around the Brooklyn area, you know that dealing with dirt and grime is just a natural part of living in a big city. But when that griminess comes indoors (and it always does), it can really affect the life span of your area rugs. Everyone knows you should get your [...]

It really is a classic case of “what is old is new again:” thanks to these tough economic times and concerns about global warming and high energy costs, homeowners across the country are turning to clotheslines again instead of using energy-hog electric or gas dryers. A clothesline, however, is not just a nostalgic piece of [...]

The process of setting up an IT department for your business can be a daunting one.  There are so many systems that your business will depend on.  For most small and start up businesses, I highly recommend outsourcing all that you can.  Unless you have a specific reason for having your own servers or phone [...]