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At home, owning a rifle is either for sport or fanaticism. Having an M4 Carbine, however, is illegal. Only government agencies can own and use the Colt M4 Carbine, most notably— the U.S. Military. And for a soldier, that rifle means life or death, so it’s the number one concern for soldiers serving in Iraq or Afghanistan today. For a soldier...
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In this video, we learn how to add texture to a model house in 3D Studio Max. After you have created the model, press 7 on your keyboard. This will activate a new menu telling you how many polygons are in your model. Then, edit the edges and remove them so you have less polygons. After this, save the model under a name you want, then select ever...
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Lighting is one of the key elements that helps make your house a home. The proper lighting enables you to perform tasks easily, makes you feel safer and more comfortable, and allows you to enjoy your home at its full potential. Each room, however, has specific and unique General and Accent lighting needs. We’ve laid out some tips and ideas to co...
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If you've already decided to design as much of your home as you can without the help of an architect, this planning scenario takes you through the beginning steps required to gather the information, resources and examples necessary to enable you to design your own home. You will begin to see some of the required knowledge that goes into the plan...
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Storm water runoff, precipitation that does not soak into the ground where it falls, is one of the greatest threats to water quality in much of the industrialized world. When water runs off yards, streets, and parking lots into storm sewers or directly into waterways, it carries with it sediments that clog streams and reduce oxygen in the water,...
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The console is a powerful tool with which you can manipulate the game world to your liking. However, with great power comes great responsibility. Yours is to learn how to use the console before you screw something up badly. But don't be intimidated - it really isn't that hard to learn if you only do a few at a time. Understand that if you can't ...
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Knowing what to do during a fire in your home is vital to the survival of you and your family . The first priority is safety and as such, it is always important to have planned for any eventuality in advance. After you've read this article, consider using it as a motivational tool to enthuse the family into a fire planning evening -- draw up a p...
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About 10 million of the people who watch the Super Bowl are tuning in just for the commercials and even many of those who watch the game skimp on bathroom breaks so that they don't miss the ads! If you and people you know find yourselves glued to the tube during commercials, why not make an event of it? Send invitations however you’d like. And, ...
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Debris and moisture tracked in from outdoors can damage floors, and it can mean having to sweep, vacuum, and mop much more frequently than you might otherwise need to. The lowly doormat, though often overlooked, is your first line of defense against dirt, grit and debris being tracked in, and far less costly than replacing damaged floors. It's a...
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Are you going to a concert this weekend ? Have you seen the pits and have always been curious, but are concerned that you may come out with a broken face? With a little know-how and a lot of courage, you can make your way through a mosh pit and who knows? You might jump right back in. Know the protocol and unwritten rules. While it may seem othe...
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The first requirement in constructing a building project is to understand architectural drawings (blueprints, or in this article, referred to as plans). Here is a basic overview of reading these plans. Cover sheet. This will contain the project name, the architect's name, address, and contact information, the project location, and the date. This...
