David Frantz
Long history in housing construction and woodworking, but I enjoy learning and doing a large variety of activities.
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Photographer for www.BoulderPics.com
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Music Education, construction and woodworking, photography, writing.Interests
Anything new and cutting edge. Writing, photography, computers, video editing, music, woodworking.Motto
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Paul - Movie ReviewReview of the movie Paul. A quick review of the storyline and recommendation.
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Lunar Eclipse - December 21, 2010A short video of the lunar eclipse December 20-21, 2010. Shot with a JVC mini-DV and Nikon D-50. -
Healthier Homemade MayonnaiseForget the three cups of oil that goes into most homemade mayonnaise. Here's a better alternative that rivals store bought brands for health and flavor.
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How to Make Salsa that Your Kids Will LoveSalsa can be a healthy alternative to commercial sauces and ketchup. In fifteen minutes you can give your kids all the flavor they desire.
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Smith's Ten Second Knife and Scissors Sharpener - ReviewSmith's hand held knife and scissors sharpener is a great little product for the money. It's small size and ergonomic design make it a valuable asset to any kitchen knife drawer. -
Storm Door Repair and MaintenanceSimple maintenance habits can save homeowners hundreds of dollars in storm door replacement costs. -
Common Sense Relationships - a Book ReviewA brief overview of the new book by David Frantz, Common Sense Relationships. -
Best Onion and Garlic Bread RecipeThis onion and garlic bread recipe is easy to do and will make your house smell wonderful as it bakes. The taste is incredible and will compliment any main course. It's also great to use as a base for bread pizza.
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Looking UpA series of unique photos with the common theme of looking skyward. -
Owl Antics: What's on an Owl's Mind? Let's Listen InJust an owl in the neighborhood. Shot with JVC GR-D850U Mini DV camera. Tripod mount, full automatic mode. Partial sound editing done with Audacity-2. Final composite edited with ULead DVD Movie Factory 4.0 -
Wind Generators in KansasAt the Ellsworth, KS exit and I-70, steel and carbon fiber sentinels tower over the rolling pastures and wheat fields. -
Renewable Energy in ColoradoA quick tour of two community projects using photovoltaic technology, and two sites used by the National Renewable Energy Laboratories for energy technology studies. -
Clutter Can Ruin Your LifeAccumulating clutter and junk is often more than just a bad habit. Sometimes it's a symptom of avoidance or even a need for attention. -
The Twelve Worst Reasons to Have ChildrenEvery year countless couples become pregnant, not because they necessarily want to, but because they somehow feel obligated to for one reason or another. Be sure that your decision to raise a child is truly your own. -
More Boulder County, ColoradoHere are a few more selections from my site, www.BoulderPics.com -
How to Avoid the Common Cold and Flu This SeasonSimple techniques for avoiding cold and flu germs can easily become a daily habit. Be aware of where you are and who you have come in contact with.
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Moon Video Shot with JVC GR-D850U Digital CamcorderVideo sequence of the full moon shot with a JVC GR-D850U digital video camera 12-10-2008. Manual mode, exposure at -5, focus fixed at maximum, tripod mounted. Video edited and produced with Ulead Movie Factory 4. Barking dog, compliments of my neighborhood.
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The Quest for New Energy TechnologiesWith global communications moving at an ever increasing pace, entrepreneurial information exchanges will advance the science of energy technology in ways that even the most learned scientist would not expect.
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Book Review: The Edison Gene (ADHD)A review of Thom Hartman's insight and new way of looking at children with ADHD. A must read for anyone with an ADD/ADHD child who is looking for a complete understanding of why ADHD seems to be so prominent in our society today.
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Northern New Mexico and Southern ColoradoA few pictures from a recent trip (April, 2008) from north-central New Mexico to south-central Colorado. -
Boulder County, ColoradoThese photographs are some of my favorites from around Boulder County, Colorado. I enjoy getting off the beaten path to get the pictures that I want. Although most of these have been published on my BoulderPics.com site, I decided to share them here also. -
Antibiotics and Their After EffectsWhile antibiotics certainly have their place ridding us of unwanted infections, they do have their short and long-term side effects like most medications. Most affected in the digestive tract.
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Stupid Things Parents Say to Their ChildrenIt has been proven that verbal abuse can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. How damaged are your children? -
Beyond Publishing - How to Put More Profit in Your PocketThere are many things that a writer can do to promote his own material. Do not leave it up to your publisher, ever.
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Writing and Self Publishing - How Hands on Are You?If traditional publishing methods are not for you, then how much of the self-publishing process do you want to own?
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Writing and Working Directly with PublishersIf you choose to bypass an agent to represent your work, be prepared to enter the business end of the writing world.
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Publishing Your Writing Through an AgentDo you need help getting to the right people in the publishing industry? An agent may be your key to open some otherwise locked doors.
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Getting Past Writing and Publishing NegativesYou've spent all this time writing and editing. Put on your armor because the difficult times may just be starting.
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Editing Your Writing ProjectAfter multiple edits on your own, you must be edited or reviewed by other people. Will you choose trusted friends or paid professionals?
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Writing with Your Own Style and VoiceYou may choose a style of writing that suites you, but how you present that style is the framework for defining your individualized writing voice.
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Writing for Your Target AudienceIs your intended audience technical and specialized, or casual and laid back? Are they philosophical and highly educated, or do they just want a general overview of the subject matter? You must know the answer before beginning your writing project.
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Writing & Research - Do Your Homework Before Putting Pen to PaperProper research is critical in any non fiction piece. It is equally important to your fictional character development, and your credibility as a writer. Never skimp on it.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part TenDon't ever assume that your readers can picture what you see as you write your story. You would be wrong.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part NineA little background and family history can make your characters memorable.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part EightTension and anticipation are essential to key turning points in your plot. Use them to enhance what is to come.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part SevenGoing out on a limb for a story line or premise is not without risk. Minimize the risk by tossing out the anchor once in a while.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part SixAnyone can make up a story and write it down. Allowing your readers to visualize it is another trick.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part FiveOnce you get over the initial hurdles of writing, what inspires you to keep going? How to you maintain the momentum?
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part FourWriter's Block. A couple of simple suggestions on how to get unstuck.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills - Part ThreeEspecially when starting out as a new writer, you must know your subject matter. You must also know yourself.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills: Part TwoWhen are you at your creative best as a writer? Can you get your ideas to paper then? It's critical to know what time of day works best for you.
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How to Develop Your Writing Skills: Part OneWe can be our own worst enemy when it comes to starting a new writing project, but there are some simple ways to get around the stumbling blocks.
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Killacycle Wins Race with Electric PowerElectrical powered vehicles are no longer a dream of the future. Killacycle, a drag racing motorcycle, is using current technology to shatter records at racing venues across the country.
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Three Basic Steps to Losing WeightYou can spend lots of money on weight loss and exercise programs, or do it yourself and have money leftover for a new outfit. Keep it simple with three basic steps.
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Monosodium Glutamate and My GrandsonThere is more and more evidence the MSG can cause a multitude of physical and behavioral problems, especially in young children. Could the ADHD in your child be cured by removing the MSG in his diet?
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How to View the International Space StationFinding information on the International Space Station and the NASA Space Shuttle program is easier than you might think, and very easy to view as they pass overhead in the night sky. -
Evaporative Cooler Seasonal SetupSetting up your evaporative cooler (swamp cooler) for the long hot summer is a great idea. By paying attention to a few extra details, you can improve your cooling comfort and efficiency.
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Grilled Cheese in a FlashHere's a new variation on an old kitchen favorite. With modern appliances and a little multi-tasking, you can make that hot sandwich and be on your way to your next appointment in four minutes or less.
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Managing Your Heating and Cooling Needs on a Tight BudgetWhen the budget is tight, you can still do plenty to cut your heating and cooling costs. Small actions can add up to big savings.
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Benchtop Belt Sander : The One Shop Tool that I Couldn't Live WithoutOf all the portable tools in my shop, my benchtop belt sander incorporates more versatility and the best return on investment than any other power tool that I've purchased in the past ten years.
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Nikon D50 (D40) Digital SLR CameraThe feature packed Nikon Digital SLR cameras are off to a good start. The 6.1 megapixel D50 (now the D40)is a super deal for quality, manual override options, and dollar value. -
The Drums - It's Not Just Loud NoisePercussion no longer means boring. See what Indoor Winter Drumline Competition has done over the past two decades. Quality performance, theme, musicianship, and teamwork are bringing this artform to new heights. -
Gasoline Pricing is a Corporate GameGasoline price increases follow a pattern. World-wide events create opportunites for the oil companies to test price resistance levels. Market manipulation is the result. Profit margin is the motive.
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Tips on Balancing Your Home Heating SystemEvery home has that one cold room. The one that never gets enough heat in the winter. Often, it's a very simple fix. Balancing your furnace output is the key.
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It's All About ChoicesWe make decisions every moment of every day. We choose to go left or right, join or resign, be happy or sad. The results of our choices can have far-reaching consequences. Can we own up to what we have created?
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Money, Money, Money. Keep Your Nickels and DimesLooking at your small purchases in a different light can lead to dramatic differences on what you have left at the end of the month.
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Public Schools and the Financial IncentiveWhat comes first, money or loyalty? Maybe throwing more money in the right direction is the answer to many of the problems with our public school system.
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Introspection. Fuel for the Journey AheadWhen moving ahead on our lives, we often drag internal anchors that slow us in our relationships, our jobs, and what we were put on this earth to do. An internal look at our motivations and desires can propel us forward.
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ApologiesAn apology is a gift, a humble offering of repentance with the hope of acceptence. But once given, it belongs to the recipient to do with as they please.
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The Real Estate Trap - Will You Get Caught?Some of the major popular reasons for buying a home are derived to give real estate agents and bankers the most bang for their buck, not yours.
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The Scariest Thing I Saw on HalloweenOf all the frightening sights on Halloween, one is also the sadest.
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Hang Up and DriveDespite new laws being passed every month, we still see people driving while talking on cell phones. It's dangerous. Lives are lost each year and untold millions in insurance claims are the result.
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Religious Right Politics - It's Just WrongThe religious zealots of the world have always imposed their narrow views on the rest of society. Will we as a nation follow their example and thrust our political ethos on humanity, or walk hand in hand in harmony?
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Bush and His Search for BelongingWhat really drives George W. Bush? How much influence does his religious background play with his decision making process? Is he merely a mouthpiece for other? It's all speculation. Will we ever know?
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Big Music All Summer - Drum and Bugle CorpsDrum and Bugle Corps . . in brief, what it is and isn't. What to expect at shows, where to find show and ticket information. Related performance genres - Winter Drumline and Color Guard. -
Eight Job Hunting and Interview EssentialsAttitude and confidence are key elements when looking for work. Likewise, market awareness, education, and good mental/physical health carry equal weight. Here is a brief strategy for keeping things in balance when looking for employment.
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Easy Woodwork Touch-Ups for Selling Your HomeGive your home that extra sparkle when selling. Does your wood trim stand out as an asset, or look dulled and damaged? There's an easy fix for most of you. For less than $10 you can bring your home's wood trim back to life. Scratch repair made easy.
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Baseboard & Door Trim Tips for the DIY HomeownerQuick tips from a professional handyman for adding baseboard and door trim to your home. Keep the frustration, cost, material waste, and time to a minimum by following a few simple tips.