Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.The First Amendment to the US Constitution“If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences that can invite the consideration of…

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When people have a breakdown or issue with their air conditioning or heating system they may be told that their system is unrepairable and must be replaced, or will be given a repair estimate that is so high that they are convinced that their only option is to replace their system. Some companies use these high pressure tactics to convince you to make a purchase decision on the spot without shopping around. While it is sometimes true that the system needs replacement, especially with older…

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Fall is coming – Here are 5 “To-Do” items to take care of!Check your sump pump for proper operation. Make sure the discharge pipe is clear and free of debris. Check your smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors. Replace the batteries if necessary, or replace the entire detector if it is the sealed type and past its expiration date. There should be a smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector on every floor of your house, but especially outside bedrooms. If you have small children or elderly or…

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Human beings existed without air conditioning for thousands of years before its invention in 1902. But now, when the mercury climbs, surviving without it seems inconceivable. The human body can only tolerate so much heat before going haywire. Exposure to high temperatures causes heat illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke requires emergency medical attention and, if left untreated, can result in death.Here are five ways you can keep cool without air…

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Today I lost my best friend of eleven years – Spirit, a large Boxer/Pit mix. He was a rescue, adopted from a local organization, AFEW. When I went to adopt a dog, I asked if they had a Chihuahua or maybe a Dachshund. They said “we’ve got the perfect dog for you,” and brought out a 95# mutt with a head like an alligator. Although I had a small dog in mind, they were right. He was a gentleman. He sat, stayed, heeled, was gentle and sweet, a really lovely dog. For eleven years he was a faithful…

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