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Montgomery County – Emergency responders were called to the 4900 block of Woodman Drive after receiving a report of a car that flipped over on its side.

The accident, which is near the Woodman Park Apartment, occurred sometime before 6:40 a.m. Monday.

No word on whether or not there are any injuries.

Marc Tetro is a contemporary pop artist well known for his simple and graphic art style. Born in rural Manitoba, he began his artistic career by drawing simple images of Canada on T-shirts. Hes been commissioned by organizations as diverse as The World Wildlife Fund and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research.

In addition to all of his artistic accomplishments, an animated series based on his art is broadcast in over 35 countries. Recognizing his distinctive style, The Walt Disney Company chose to represent Marc as his licensing agent; hes the first living artist to receive that honor.

Marc has the ability to create the impression of three dimensions on a flat surface with the quality of his signature black outlines combined with an exceptional sense of color.

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Dec
15

Earthen Buildings & Jon Jandai

Posted by Katy Wally under Home Renovation Guide

I have this sort of funny potential opportunity.  I has to do with a piece of land, a generous architect, and a farmers market but that is all I will say about it for now.  But this opportunity has me thinking about buildings that communities or even individuals can build for little in the way of time and physical resources.

Coincidentally, a friend posted a link on Facebook about Jon Jandai.  This is his thing:

Before I thought that stupid people like me … cannot have a house… because people who are cleverer than me and get a job need to work for 30 years to have a house. But for me, who cannot finish university, how can I have a house. Its hopeless for people who have low education like me. But when I start to do earthen buildings, its so easy! I spent two hours per day… and in 3 months I have a house. A friend

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When it comes to securing our home and workplace from burglars or security breaches, we always prefer selecting the best security systems. And, if you are looking forward to using the best and most reliable security systems, the AVN80X ip camera is exactly what you really need for the best results. Designed for multi-purpose applications such as installation in home, office, construction site, garage, etc. the camera gives you high quality results that help you keep a closer look at your prized possessions. So, what makes the AVN80X special? Well, the camera is designed with a number of features such as human detection sensor, alarm I/O interface, audio detection, adjustable lens, easy setup, white LED, and the new push video system. Each of these features makes it one of the best cameras that help you keep a closer watch on your every single prized possession.

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Did you know that about 90% of the hot and cold air inside your home actually escapes through the windows? Well, this is a proven fact. The bad news is because of this event your HVAC system actually works twice harder than normal, which causes your electricity consumption to be a lot higher than necessary. This also significantly means high electricity bills. Your HVAC system is responsible for more than half of your energy consumption. So if you are spending around $200 on your electricity bill then you have your HVAC system to blame for half of that. The best thing that you can do to stop this is to stop overworking your HVAC system. By replacing your windows with energy efficient wood windows, you can rest assure that your summers will be a lot cooler and your winter will be a lot warmer. Read more text…