Brant Reed


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Recycling Aluminum Can Pull-Tabs

Over the years, I have met numerous people, with good intentions, that collect pull-tabs from aluminum cans. One person explained to me, pull-tabs are made from pure aluminum, and the tab is worth more than the entire can! This article will address how aluminum is formed, and I will present some facts about pull-tabs and aluminum cans. Aluminum is one of the most cost-effective materials to recycle. Recycling aluminum... (posted by Brant 2 years 140 days ago.)
The DB Cooper Mystery

On a cold Wednesday afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving 1971, a man approached the counter of Northwest Orient Airlines and paid $18.52 for a one-way ticket to Tacoma Airport in Seattle . The passenger said his name was Dan Cooper. He wore a narrow brim hat, black sunglasses, dark suit, pressed white collared shirt, black necktie with a mother of pearl tie pin and leather street shoes. The man carried a raincoat and a brief case.... (posted by Brant 2 years 142 days ago.)
Music Ideas for Your iPod

Any music lover can instantly become the D.J. at the party, if they are packing their iPod; however, easy access to music has created very picky audiences. Crowds expect great music immediately, and they will quickly pull the plug on your player if you don't spit out jams on request. It is always a good idea to keep your iPod filled with quality music. This article will list some songs from my iPod. We'll start with some... (posted by Brant 2 years 149 days ago.)
One of My Favorite Writers Edgar Allan Poe

Like a lot of kids, one of my first, favorite writers was Edgar Allan Poe. His gothic short stories and poems about death were perfectly suited for my middle school literary tastes. The circumstances surrounding his death only add to the drama of an eventful life lived two hundred years ago. Born Edgar Poe in Boston, Massachusetts in January of 1809, his father and mother were both performers. He was the... (posted by Brant 2 years 152 days ago.)
Preparing Scallops at Home

Few foods taste better than perfectly cooked scallops, but how do we prepare them without making them taste like rubber? With scallops it is crucial to keep cooking times short. Simply put, they should be served rare. Overcooked scallops have poor taste, tough texture and they give seafood a bad name! They can be pan-fried, broiled, baked, sauted, grilled or eaten raw. In this article, we will discuss the pan-fried and... (posted by Brant 2 years 153 days ago.)