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I am the owner and head instructor of the Okinawan School of Karate and have been in Karate for over 17 years. I was also an automotive technician for Chrysler and an Ag Mechanic for IH.

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Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts What happens at your first martial arts class: 5 of 11
Your first martial arts class should be relatively easy and a confidence builder. If it isn't both of those then you need to go somewhere else. The instructor should be friendly and teach a very exciting introductory class which usually lasts anywhere from 30 - 45 minutes.You will begin to learn some of the basic techniques o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do you favor the 50 percent income tax increase proposed by Gov. Pat Quinn?: 10 of 21
This is the same battle cry that we hear from the White House on down, we need to raise taxes to fix our deficit! Illinois residents have to work harder to fix their own deficit, the government just wants to increase taxes so they can spend their way into more debt. The governer wants to pass legislation as fast as possible t... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Product reviews: Little Giant ladder systems: 2 of 4
Safety, strength, and versatility! The Little Giant Ladder puts it all in one package with no compromises. Made of heavy-wall aircraft grade aluminum the lightweight Little Giant is 24 ladders in one. It would be difficult to find another ladder that could stand up to the job like the Little Giant.With multiple configurations... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Nintendo DS: The latest target for child molesters: 1 of 2
The Nintendo DS is a possible tool for child molesters but has very remote possiblities. The biggest scare for the DS system is the PictoChat program that comes with every Nintendo DS system. The PictoChat program allows one DS player to communicate with up to 15 other players within approximately 65 feet, according to Ninten... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles How to be a good citizen in your community: 1 of 1
Volunteer for something you are passionate about.Many times people volunteer because they are asked to and even made to feel a little guilty about it if they don't. My son and I were great at building fast pinewood derby cars; he won 3 years in a row. When the Cubmaster retired, I decided to take the position because I really... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control An introduction to the Pinewood Derby: 1 of 1
The Pinewood Derby is a staple event of Cub Scouting and one of the most exciting activities in Cub Scouts that teaches creativity, physics and pride. Cub Scouts are boys who are in 1st grade through 5th grade. The pinewood derby was designed for the younger boys since they weren't allowed to be in the soap box derbies when s... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) How to tell what kind of steering system your car has: 1 of 1
One of the easiest ways to tell what kind of steering system you have on your car is by it's drive train. Most, if not all, front wheel drive vehicles have a rack and pinion steering system. Rear wheel drive vehicles are equipped with the steering gear set up. The rack and pinion system is more compact and will fit nicely wit... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Tips for installing new electrical outlet: 5 of 9
When installing a new electrical outlet into a new spot in the wall or simply replacing a broken one, take the proper precautions and follow the steps below. Installing a complete box with wires running to it can be a little more complicated, but can save you a little money if you are able to fix it yourself. 1) locate the ci... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs What's inside an electrical service panel?: 4 of 7
Looking inside an electrical service panel that has been properly installed you will most notably find a row or two rows of circuit breakers. There should be a large breaker marked "Main" and then several other various breakers possibly of different sizes. You may have double or single pole breakers depending on the amperage ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Guide to common sense rules for dads: 7 of 10
The no nonsense common sense rules for dads:1) Be there as much as possible. Nothing means more to your kids than being there for them even in the simplest things. My mom or dad rarely showed up for any of my sporting events. Even though I didn't care at the time I now wished I could have shared those moments with them.2) Tel... More..