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I have a degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Michigan. My jobs have been as a clerk and all-round computer guy.

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Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Today's premium, luxury home: 2 of 19
The perfect modern premium luxury home is built with the best home construction techniques using strong, fireproof maintenance free materials. It will include ideas from the strictest building codes to make it a safe home, even if the local building codes do not require those ideas yet.Frames can be built from steel or tradit... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Who's stepping into Circuit City's shoes?: 1 of 7
On March 8, Circuit City (Was CC on the New York Stock Exchange, now CCTYQ in the Over-The-Counter market) closed its 567 remaining U.S. stores. Part of Circuit City's problem was low consumer spending due to the bad economy. But with these stores closed, there are still many customers looking for a new place to shop for ele... More..
Computers & Technology > Radio & Audio Devices Computer speakers: Enhance your computer audio: 1 of 3
What are the best computer speakers for you? It depends on what you are looking for. There are several common configurations for computer speakers. Desktop computers usually have either 2 small speakers, or two small speakers and a subwoofer. These are now often called 2.0 and 2.1 systems to compare them to the surround sound... More..
Personal Finance > Bonds Bonds: A sound investment?: 3 of 8
What are bonds? Bonds are securities issued by governments and large corporations, and sold to investors. Bonds are a way for the issuer to raise cash, and the buyer to earn interest by loaning out money. The most familiar type of bond is the savings bond, but not all bonds are savings bonds. US Savings Bonds are sold to indi... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Product reviews: Frozen entrees: 6 of 14
Frozen entrees are a quick way to prepare a meal if you are in a hurry or can't cook. There are many brands of frozen entrees, from Michelina's to Swanson's Hungry Man line. But are they really good, or just an overpriced convenience? Each brand has some meals which are unique. Healthy Choice's spaghetti includes vegetables, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Make it an earth-friendly holiday season: 16 of 33
Start the holiday season by shopping in an earth-friendly way. If your family makes lists, check with each other about what you are getting so you don't get duplicates. Divide up your trips to the "Black Friday" sales, send one family member to each store to save gas. Shop with cloth bags if you have them, but keep your recei... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News St. Louis: After the floodwaters go down: 12 of 24
When the flood waters recede, the next step is deciding how and where to rebuild. This will be decided at several levels. By the Army Corp of Engineers and the federal government, by small towns, and by individuals.The first step should be deciding what changes, if any, need to be made in the Mississippi River to insure good ... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Product reviews: Teakettles: 9 of 14
Teakettles are used to boil water for tea and other purposes like making hot chocolate and oatmeal. A traditional teakettle is heated on the stove. They have a reputation for taking a long time to boil, maybe you have heard the saying "A watched pot never boils". They should whistle loudly when done in case you got impatient ... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Saving with certificate of deposit accounts: 6 of 9
What is a Certificate of Deposit?Certificates of Deposit are investments which let you invest money safely and get a reasonable interest rate. They are deposits at a bank which have a fixed length of time and earn a fixed interest rate. The term is usually between 3 months and 5 years, but can be as short as 1 month or as lon... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes As retail sales improve, is this a good time to invest in retail?: 6 of 9
I'm sure you've heard the saying "buy low", and retail stocks are quite low right now. But you will lose your money if the company you buy stock in goes bankrupt. The companies that lost most over the Holiday season are now declaring bankruptcy. So before investing in retail stocks, do your research. The National Retail Feder... More..