Month: September 2010

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Longer school years

One thing that president Obama has been talking about recently was the fact that American students have been falling behind the rest of the world in math and science. He has recommended that we as a nation lengthen our school years to match those of other countries. He believes this will help our children better their grades.

Teachers are also a big issue in the news. The president wants to get rid of teachers who are performing badly. He wants better training and an awards system for teachers as an incentive. I think our children are well worth investing in and I believe the president is correct on this issue.

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The garage

The one place that I can really relax in is my garage. There is nothing I like more than to tinker around with a project or two in my garage. I spend hours thinking up things to make and making them. I have built a few birdhouses and other projects for the kids. The one thing that I am really proud of is my tools. I like to have whatever tool I need right at my fingertips.

The last big project I started was to make a chair. My wife had seen a picture of one she liked and I wanted to make her one for her birthday. When I started the project, I made a list of the Tools and Hardware that I would need. While I was sure that I had most of the Hand Tools I needed, I realized that I would need some new Power Drills. I knew I would have to purchase the tools I needed before I started.

It took a while for me to get everything I needed together. But I knew it would save time when I actually started working. The chair was a challenge, but I found it easy once I got started. I finished the chair and my wife loves it. She said it was the best birthday present she ever had. I owe it all to a little planning and the best tools.

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Good news for the environment

The British government has stepped up to the plate and is working to help the world’s environment. They recently completed the largest offshore wind farm and it is operational. The site is in the North Sea about seven miles off the Southeast coast of England. The wind farm was constructed by a Swedish energy company.

The new site contains about one hundred turbines. They can produce about 5 gigawatts of electricity a year. That’s the equivalent of more than 200,000 homes. The savings to the environment are immeasurable. I think this is a great step for the British government and I hope they continue down this path.

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Education is the key

One thing that is for sure about life is that it’s hard to get ahead. The good news is that by building a solid foundation of Education, you can ensure that you will have a leg up on everybody else. I have always felt that it’s important to ensure that all the members of my family receive the best education they can get. That’s why I was helping my cousin Joe find the answer to his education problem.

Joe never did all that well in school when he was young. He is much older now and wants to improve his job outlook. Since it’s never too late for school, I did some research on the subject. I found a pretty good site called The Chronicle. It had a lot of useful information that helped me with my search. It led me to want to find out more about Joe’s school options.

I considered everything I know about Joe and where he was at in his life. I thought that I would mention to him a place called Walden University. I believed that it could be the answer to his problems. I think Joe is serious about extending his knowledge and this school is just what he needs. I’ll be glad to know I could help Joe when he needed it.

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Battery safety

One thing that is for sure about these times is that new technologies are always coming out. That can bring new problems that were as of yet unknown. One problem is button batteries. They have been used in a number of items including cell phones and toys. It has become a safety issue.

Doctors are noticing an increased amount of cases where children have swallowed the batteries. The batteries can lodge in the throat and leach out a caustic acid that can kill. As the batteries are used in more and more products, the problem is getting bigger. Anyone that suspects that someone has swallowed a battery should report to the hospital mat once!

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By the numbers

School is a major part of everybody’s life. In many respects, it is one of the most important. The things you learn at school will help you for the rest of your life. Having a good foundation in math will serve you well throughout your career. That’s why I wanted to help when my daughter said she was having some trouble answering Math Questions. I knew I had to find a way to help.

The internet has a lot of information on math subjects. The problem was finding exactly what you needed. I was glad when I saw a site called tutornext.com. They provide answers and help to people when they need it for a small fee. The service is online so it is easy to use and convenient. They have professionals who help with subjects such as Prime numbers or Linear Equations. I was impressed with the site.

My daughter is now a lot happier. She can take advantage of the tutoring anytime she wants. She is much more confident at school and her grades are rising fast. She even told some of her friends at school and they are using it too. I’m glad for her and thankful for the knowledge that she will have a good foundation to build her life around.

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Tax Cuts

One thing that has been in the news lately is tax cuts. With the election upcoming very soon, both republicans and democrats are trying to find ways to score votes with the voters. The tax cuts that were put in by former president Bush will expire next year. The republicans want to extend that time period.

The only problem I see is that the country owes a lot of money. By giving out tax breaks, will we be able to pay our debts? I would sure like to pay less, but I think the deficit is far too large and needs to be addressed. I hope the two sides can find an answer!

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My Car

There are many things that are important in life. One thing that really stands out is the ability to get around. Being able to drive where I want gives me a lot of freedom. I like to be able to drive to the supermarket any time I want. That’s why my car is so valuable to me. There are many things I do to keep my car in good condition.

I like taking care of my car. I am always sure to change the oil every 5,000 miles. I also take the car in for regular inspections when they are due. I feel better knowing that my car is in tip-top mechanical shape. As the car itself, I always like to keep it as clean as possible. I try to wash it whenever it is needed and I can be found giving it a good vacuuming on Saturday.

Another important aspect of keeping my car in good shape is the gas I use. I always use premium gas when I fill up. I feel that helps keep the engine clean and gives me some extra horsepower when it is needed. One other important thing is having good car insurance. I like knowing that I am protected in case of an accident. Well, that’s the story on my car; I hope you all do the same for yours!

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Eat Your Vegetables!!

A study that was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Americans are not eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables. They also found that Americans are actually eating less and less fruits each year. This is cause for concern to some.

A healthy diet is important to everyone. Keeping your body healthy not only makes you feel better, it also saves you money. Staying fit not only includes your diet; you also need to exercise as well. I think that everyone needs to reconsider their diets and do a better job of keeping it balanced.

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Nearing the end

The summer is nearly at its end and I was thinking of someway to celebrate it before the winter set in. The more I thought about it, the more I wondered if taking a vacation would be a good thing to do. Now that I had thought of the idea, I started wondering where I could go. I went online and started looking around when I came across a site called http://avistaresort.com. I was impressed with what I read and thought it over all the next day.

Once you read over the site, you’ll find that it’s all about the beach. I have always loved going to the beach and I figured this would be a good time to get my feet wet. The only problem is that there are so many resorts in Myrtle Beach; it’s hard to know which one to choose. Reading the webpage led me to believe that I had found something good and I wanted to go.

The good thing about Myrtle Beach is that there are many golf courses around in that area. I love playing a few rounds of golf when I can and it seems like the perfect place to do it. I can’t wait to be out in the sun and getting a little exercise. I think I’ll end this summer up at a Myrtle Beach hotel.