Express Telegraph Archives – Page 41

Falcons rout Cougars, 35-14, in Mountain West Conference opener

September 12, 2010 Express Telegraph

U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan Air Force’s defense held BYU to just 126 yards of total offense in the final three quarters during the Falcons’ 35-17 win in the teams’ Mountain West Conference opener in front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 47,000 here Sept. 11. The rout breaks a six-game losing streak to BYU, who last lost to Air Force, 24-10, in 2003. “Our defense was absolutely special

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

Exclusive: Mullis: ‘We will not shy away from doing what is right’

July 7, 2010 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state senator plans to push legislation next session to “strengthen enforcement measures particularly in the area of identifying and prosecuting illegal aliens who have committed additional violations while in Georgia.”

Should that driver in the next lane be on the road?

June 12, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Here’s something to think about you’re out on the road: an estimated 38 million Americans would fail a driver’s test if they took it today.

Easy, cost-effective fixes for your home’s concrete

June 2, 2010 ARA Content

Concrete is so durable and dependable it’s easy to take it for granted. But like any other surface around a home, concrete needs maintenance – and sometimes repair.

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)

New hope for old malls

April 27, 2010 ARA Content

There is new promise for the nation’s malls.

Bookmark your favorite road

January 7, 2010 ARA Content

Planes and trains may have their place in our society, but for the dedicated traveler there’s still nothing like getting in your car and taking a trip along America’s highways.

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

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