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Ron lives in a Geodesic Dome that he and his wife built with lots of help from family, friends and a few contractors in the early 1980's. Their O'Fallon, Illinois home is almost in the country, although the subdivisions have certainly gotten close to the back

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: How to reduce your impact on the road: 1 of 16
Chevy Volt Jump-Starts GM Toward Green CarsGeneral Motor's Chevy Volt represents more than an environmentally friendly, responsible, sustainable, practical plug-in hybrid car. Chevy's green entry into the scramble to replace our family transports is a big step towards weening America from foreign oil. With GM's international ... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Wrought iron patio furniture: Buying guide: 1 of 7
Wrought Iron Patio Furniture - Seasonal ReductionsWrought Iron Patio Furniture - the classic solution. For your home: A 6-chair garden dining set? A bistro set - small table and two chairs more like it? Bar height stools or relaxing chaise-lounges? Black, white, colors? A vintage look with a large umbrella? Think style and sp... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Improve your digital photos by understanding your camera's ISO settings: 1 of 6
Take Better Pictures with Digital Camera ISO Pro Tips. Think of the ISO as the "speed" setting on your digital SLR. 1600 is a fast ISO, 100 is normal on many cameras. Unlike shutter speeds or lens settings, ISO changes will affect the texture or graininess of you photos. Higher ISO's allow sharp photographs of moving objects ... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Wicker patio furniture: Buying guide: 2 of 7
Wicker Furniture Sets - Seasonal ReductionsWoven construction of this furniture makes it wicker, not the material! Consider your wicker patio furniture needs. A 6-chair garden dining set? A bistro set - small table and two chairs more like it? Bar height stools or relaxing chaise-lounges? White, natural, colors? A vintage loo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) New fad: Lawn chair balloon rides: 8 of 26
On July 2, 1982, Larry Walters answered a question the balloon lady at Disneyland inspired in him as a child. "How many balloons would it take to lift me?" Larry is one of three little boys who dreamed of flight - without wings. Their separate stories tell us about the very extreme sport of floating like a cloud.Forty-two hel... More..
Autos > Hybrids Hybrid cars: 6 of 16
Hybrid cars are NOT the answer to America's energy problems. Today's cars, including hybrids, are TOO EXPENSIVE for drivers, for America, and for earth! Most of the machines we love so much have an internal combustion engine, known in environmental circles as ICE. No matter how clean technology makes them, and even though the... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products How to make the most of a box of baking soda: 12 of 27
Boffo Baking Soda brings big benefits for green conscious consumers! Auntie brushed her teeth with it and adding a little vinegar and food color fuels a volcano for budding science students. Baking soda rockets have been around even since I was a lad!My favorite use for the cheap white stuff is to soften the water for those a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The effects of media on American society: 11 of 21
"I swear, I'm gonna get on top of your building with an AK-47 and just start picking people off," ranted a local radio talk show bad boy after his power failed during the Super Bowl. He was threatening the power company! This was the first of two bizarre incidents Saint Louis residents experienced in the same week. While the ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Alternatives to spanking: 12 of 22
Was "NO", your child's first word? Ever wonder why? For years I resisted having children. When I finally decided I wanted to be a parent, I made some goals. One of them is that I would not give my children the "NO" command. I had heard enough toddlers tell their parents "NO" whatever the question was. I never wanted to hear s... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Patio furniture set: Buying guide: 10 of 15
Patio Furniture Sets - Seasonal ReductionsConsider your patio furniture set needs. A 6-chair garden dining set? A bistro set - small table and two chairs more like it? Bar height stools or relaxing chaise-lounges? Black or white, retro? Modern? A vintage look with a large umbrella? Think style and space, but 10 factors will h... More..