Aug 10, 2008 -
Here is a great idea....if you are running a fan try setting
a bowl of ice cubes in front of it. The melting ice will cool
the breeze, turning an ordinary fan into an actual air
conditioner.
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Oct 16, 2009 -
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – James and Maria Ivory's dreams of a relaxing retirement on Florida's Gulf Coast were put on hold when they discovered their new home had been built with Chinese drywall that emits sulfuric fumes and corrodes pipes. It got worse when they asked their insurer for help — and not only was their claim denied, but they've been told their entire policy won't be renewed.
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Aug 27, 2009 -
"Anyone who has a lot of information, thinks a lot, and by thinking increases his understanding of a situation will have not less but more trouble coming to a clear decision. To the ignorant, the world looks simple. ...Once we gather a little information, however, we run into trouble.
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May 19, 2009 -
DETROIT – Some soccer moms will have to give up hulking SUVs. Carpenters will still haul materials around in pickup trucks, but they will cost more. Nearly everybody else will drive smaller cars, and more of them will run on electricity.
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Apr 04, 2009 -
am not sure about you, but every week seems to be cleaning week at my house. I try to do the bedding, the spot behind the toilet, the oven and the outside deck; but things happen, life intervenes and the cleaning jobs get pushed and pushed to the following week.
I am not sure who it was that decided the end of March, first of April was designated as spring cleaning, but ladies..
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Nov 19, 2008 -
During the winter, the weather here in Chicago is cold and windy. The air is very dry. Wearing a hat can make your hair extremely dry and even wearing one; the weather conditions can wrack havoc.
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Feb 26, 2008 -
Yesterday I woke up, showered, did my hair and got dressed. Not really very exciting. Then as I was doing my finishing touches - a belt here, legwarmers there - I saw that my hair had dried..and it looked OILY.
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Feb 16, 2009 -
Save money by reflecting sun away from windows
"When you are faced with unwanted heat coming through
windows, yes, you can buy lots of different things on
the market to keep the heat out. But if you go to the
camping section at your discount store, for approxi-
mately $1.98 you can buy a solar camping blanket, all
folded up. One blanket will do three typical windows
and reduces heat by 40 percent or more, making the
house dramatically cooler.
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May 12, 2008 -
Eight Ways to Cut Summer Energy Bills
by Stephanie AuWerter
Friday, May 9, 2008
http://www.smartmoney.com
With summer finally kicking into gear across the country, you can almost hear the gentle hum of air conditioners ratcheting up. And with it, climbs home energy bills.
These days, the average household spends $1,900 annually on energy (based on electricity and gas usage), according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Aug 03, 2008 -
(From Cosmopolitan.com)
"1. Powder Your Roots
If your hairline starts to look greasy, dig up a big, fluffy makeup brush, and dip into a pot of loose powder. Tap it once on the back of your hand to remove excess, then dust it over your roots.
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