Birds like different types of birdhouses according to their breed. The birdhouses need different shapes, size of openings and different mounting height. When you build a birdhouse it is necessary to decide what kind of birds you are planning to attract so the right type of birdhouse may be built. Wren’s prefer birdhouses that have … Read more
Wineglass Marathon: The Glass Medallion
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After searching for the Top Marathons in the United States, we settled on one of Runner’s World Top Choices. The category was Speediest. After running through the 5 Boroughs for the last couple of years, a change of pace (should say faster pace) and venue at the Wineglass Marathon was a welcome idea. While the … Read more
Understanding Morse Code as Telegraphic Communication
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When I was a Boy Scout, one of the things that we would work on in the winter was understanding Morse Code. Morse Code is a method of transmitting telegraphic messages. It was created in the early 1840’s by Samuel Morse. It was used for the electric telegraph to send messages over the wire. Beginning … Read more
Hank Aaron: Little Known Facts About One of Baseball’s Greatest
While many people know that Hank Aaron is currently the leader in all time American baseball home runs, there are other facts, both well known, and lesser known about this baseball great. Aaron, along with his brother Tommie, holds the record for the most home runs by a team of brothers in baseball. Aaron’s career … Read more
Count Duckula Season One DVD is Proof that Nickelodeon Used to Show Good Cartoons
Who would ever have thought that a vegetarian vampire duck would be the stuff of great comedy? The makers of Count Duckula, that’s who! Once upon a time, Nickelodeon used to feature cartoons for adults as well as children. Then, characters like Arnold and Zim were given the bum’s rush to make room for such … Read more
English Vs Western Horseback Riding
English horseback riding has a formal look to it; English riders are often dressed as if for the hunt, while Western riders may appear less formal because their traditional dress reflects the working environment of the cowboy. This style of riding requires skill, not least because it deprives the rider of certain safeguards, such as … Read more
