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Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Space heater checklist: Safe locations and hazards to avoid: 8 of 16
Space heaters are convenient appliances that provide extra heat where needed. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and heat just a small space or a large room. The most common type of space heater is electric and plugs into nearly any available wall outlet. Properly used, a space heater will provide comfort in a chilly ro... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Lightning conductors and thunderclouds: 4 of 8
Lightning is an electrical discharge between two clouds, or between a cloud and the earth. Clouds that produce lightning are thunderclouds. Droplets of water or particles of ice in clouds rub together, causing electrons to be stripped from the water molecules and producing particles with an electrical charge. Positively char... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Security software endpoint comparison and review: Symantec's Endpoint Protection Solution, CA's Total Defense Solution, and McAfee's Total Protection for Endpoint Solution: 2 of 4
Developing, deploying and enforcing your company's security strategy is a top priority. Given the proliferation of malware along with external and internal attacks on corporate networks, the architecture and software solution you choose will determine the success of your security strategy. Select the product that best implem... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Understanding auto warranties and service: 2 of 4
Understanding the warranties on a new or used car can make the difference between paying for an expensive repair or having the work done for free or at a reduced cost. A friend of mine bought a brand new car and eight months later a rear tire blew out. At the dealers service desk, she was told the tire was not covered under ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding high school football rules: 2 of 4
High school football rules are similar to those used in college and professional football. The National Federation of State High Schools (NHFS) sets the rules for most high school sports, including football. Differences between high school, college and professional football rules take into account the age of the athletes inv... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers How to find a reputable web hosting site for reasonable money: 1 of 2
It's time to move your simple web site to a real host. A quick Google search reveals there are thousands of companies who will host your web site for a fee. They offer a plethora of features including software, templates, domains, email accounts, bandwidth and storage, among other things. Prices seem to be close to the same,... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Gun control and hunting: 1 of 2
Gun control is a topic widely discussed in Washington DC and in various large cities across America. The second amendment to our constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. Yet a number of politicians and activist groups manage to convince a segment of society that this right should be revoked, or that the secon... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Tips for cooking crayfish out in camp: 1 of 2
Nothing beats poor man's lobster for a deliciously messy and fun to eat dish. Eating them right in your camp just minutes after catching them is even better. Of course, the first thing you're going to need is a good mess of crayfish. Keep them alive in cold water until you're ready to cook them. A five-gallon bucket works we... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting What is snipe hunting?: 1 of 2
The joke was first played at boy scout camp. A few older guys came around with pillow cases and paper bags and tried to convince the younger guys to go snipe hunting. "It's a great night for it with no moon and..." Sure. Uh huh. I laughed and told them to go ahead because I knew better. I suppose I spoiled their fun that nig... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) A guide to buying carports: 1 of 2
Carports shelter cars, boats, play areas, trucks and tractors from the outdoors. These are the different types of carports and a guide to how carports are used. * Carport Tents are portable, freestanding, canvas canopies that assemble quickly, sheltering cars, boats, trucks, or tractors in the outdoors. A simple, overhead po... More..