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A simpler solution to building a garden wall

September 10, 2010 North American Precis Syndicate
(NAPSI)-Homeowners looking to introduce color, texture and unique design elements to a house’s exterior may consider building an accent or garden wall. Fortunately, if the thought of a block-and-mortar wall seems a little daunting, there’s an easier solution. Using dry-stacked concrete blocks and a surface-bonding cement, it can be easier than many homeowners realize to build a low-maintenance, affordable accent wall. The one-coat application of Quikrete Quikwall Surface Bonding Cement provides structural strength and a
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Making old concrete look new

April 30, 2010 North American Precis Syndicate
(NAPSI)-While replacing a concrete driveway, sidewalk or patio can be a costly prospect, resurfacing damaged concrete is a cost-effective repair that won’t break the bank. When revitalizing old, worn or spalled concrete, the use of certain patching or repair products, such as Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer, can provide a durable, wear-resistant surface that will last the life of the concrete surface. Here’s How First, the concrete must be rigorously cleaned of contaminants (dirt, oil, chipped concrete)
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News

Provision would let Amtrak passengers carry guns in checked baggage

December 15, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
Railfanning.org News Wire Passengers could soon bring firearms in their packed luggage on Amtrak trains under a provision included in the Senate’s massive year-end spending bill. “This is an important victory for sportsmen and gun owners across the country, and it affirms congressional support of the Second Amendment,” U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said in a news release. “Airline passengers in our country are allowed to transport firearms in secure, checked baggage when declared during
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General

Government: We’re Idiots

April 28, 2009 Legacy Content
NEW YORK — The government acknowledged it made a mistake after “an airliner and supersonic fighter jet zoomed past the lower Manhattan skyline,” as The Associated Press reported. The boneheaded decision sparked worries of a 9-11 repeat. “Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision,” said Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office. “While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities