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energy conservation rebates
Why do energy companies promote energy conservation and efficiency?
My gas company gave me a free energy audit of my home, and offers generous rebates to install insulation and other energy saving products. I don’t understand why they do this. If I use less gas, they make less money. Why are they doing these things?
By the way, I won’t believe any answers that say “it’s the right thing to do”, or “they want to be green”. I don’t buy that. Profit drives almost all business decisions, and this doesn’t seem profitable to me.
They have a set price they can sell their product for. They have to go through a long process to raise their prices. By keeping the volume of gas for sale down, they don’t need to expand infrastructure which costs lots of money and would necessitate a price hike.
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The Elements of a Green Home $24.99 The Elements is a powerful audio/visual flash presentation assembled by our researchers at GBRI. The presentation is based on the classical “elements” of our world: Earth, Water, Fire and Air. With one important addition – a fifth element – which we call the Built Environment. The Earth’s classical elements all have a direct affect upon and contribution to our built world. They are intricately wov… |
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Do rebates work? they may have only a tiny impact on renewable consumption.(CONSERVATION): An article from: Energy $5.95 This digital document is an article from Energy, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2006. The length of the article is 4378 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Do rebates work? they… |
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Making tax incentives work for you: pumping energy back into economy; energy rebates 101.: An article from: Hardware Retailing $9.95 This digital document is an article from Hardware Retailing, published by National Retail Hardware Association on October 1, 2009. The length of the article is 1577 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Making tax incenti… |
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Analysis of minimum efficiency standards and rebate incentive programs for domestic refrigerators in the Pacific Northwest … |
hobby easy home
Can anyone tell me of some simple items that can be sold on the internet to generate extra money?
I sell Hot Wheels and McFarlane Figures on Ebay as a hobby, but they don’t always sell during dead times like after Christmas or when pay checks are spent. I was wondering if anyone knew of simple items to make or buy that do sell well, but don’t involve alot of overhead expenses. My ideas are quickly shot down and I am having a hard time coming up with new ones. I am not looking to get rich quick, just actually make money for the work I do. I am willing to work 10 hours a day at my job, and then come home just to box up Hot Wheels for a couple of hours and then go to the post office to mail them, if anything even sold. Days are long for me now, but I want an easier life for my wife and I later on. Help me out if you can! –Kris B.
Kris,
You sound like a smart guy. Don’t allow people to shoot down your your ideas; they are just a bunch of ‘johnny rainclouds; if you believe in it and you see it working on an auction site then do it. Stay positive, stay active and the universe will say yes.
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The Shiitake Mushroom Kit – Indoor Mushroom Growing Kit – Grow Edible Mushrooms & Fungi. Easy & Fun Mush Room Garden Patch Grow Kits $26.00 Grow your own edible Organic Shiitake Mushrooms. Great mushrooms for all your Chinese and Japanese dishes. Shiitake mushrooms are touted for both their delicious taste and health benefits. These mushrooms can be dried or pickled. Your Shiitake mushrooms can be harvested at 2 week intervals for up to 16 weeks. A 50 to 80 F environment is best for cultivation. Certified Organic! The Shiitake Mush… |
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Cuddly Pom Kit KOALA BEAR Fun & Easy Craft Project Kit (Westrim) $8.99 … |
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Pattern Fitting Seminar ~ Home Sewing Made Easy (Make Perfect Patterns/Pattern Designing/Sewing Techniques/Pefect Fitting Slacks) $24.95 170 minute VHS video tape showing many difficult tasks made clear and easy for the home sewer…. |
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Barn Style Dog House Woodworking Plan $10.99 Give your pet shelter from the dog days of summer by building him or her this barn style dog house. The walls, floor and roof parts cut easily from two sheets of 1/2-inch plywood. Pressure treated 2-by-4′s are used for the base to keep the house away from dampness. Instructions are given on the plan for installing insulation to keep the interior comfortable. Applying the roof shingles is easy and … |
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Dog House Insulated with Deck Woodworking Plan $10.99 Protect your pet from the extremes of summer and winter weather in this insulated dog house with attached deck. The outer entrance is actually a passage to the inner compartment’s doorway. This forms a vestibule that keeps wind and rain from entering the sleeping area. Side walls are designed for rigid insulation and the roof lifts off for easy cleaning. Treated lumber is recommended for the base … |
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Easy Business Card Magic $25.00 EASY BUSINESS CARD MAGIC – DVD Movie… |
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Princess Mirror – DYO $4.25 With the Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Princess Mirror Kit, the little princess in your life can create a mirror that is fit for royalty! This adorable craft kit includes a plain wooden mirror. Glitter glue, craft glue, sparkling gems, and stickers are included to make this mirror one-of-a-kind! The Decorate-Your-Own-Kit makes a perfect party or rainy day activity!… |
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Princess Tiara – DYO $4.99 Create a crown fit for your little princess with the Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Princess Tiara Kit! Featuring an adjustable foam tiara and tons of sparkly letters, crown jewels,in white glue, and glitter glue, your little one will have a blast creating a crown thats one-of-a-kind! This fun craft kit makes a perfect party or rainy day activity!… |
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Melissa & Doug Jewelry Box – DYO $8.25 Make a jewelry box that is all your own with the Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Jewelry Box Kit! This fun craft kit includes craft glue, glitter glue, sparkling gems, and glitter stickers to personalize and decorate to your hearts content! This pink and purple latching jewelry box features a velvet lined base and a safety mirror inside the lid. Its perfect for storing jewelry and person… |
preservation homes wisconsin
Want a vacation from travel-related health troubles?
Try these tips:
Travel Health Tip #1:
Take regular breaks Stroll the airplane aisle or highway rest stop periodically to prevent the blood in your legs from pooling. Another good reason to get moving: Sitting in a car or plane all day can make you constipated, says Rick Kellerman, M.D., president of the American Academy of Family Physicians and chairman of family medicine at the University of Kansas at Wichita, but you can prevent that with exercise. Even moving around for just a few minutes helps.
Travel Health Tip #2:
Pack produce… and other high-fiber foods, says Dr. Kellerman. You are more likely to prevent stomachaches and other gastrointestinal problems by having family members eat the way they do at home. When you get hungry and pull off the road, head to the local grocery instead of a fast food joint.
Travel Health Tip #3:
Get your ZZZs. To head off jet lag, schedule your flight as follows: When heading east, fly early; when heading west, fly late. This long-practiced flying strategy ensures the least disruption to the bodys normal sleep-wake cycle, preserving your travel health.
Travel Health Tip #4:
Wet your whistle. On a flight, you family is in a very arid environment that dehydrates the body and dries out the tender skin and mucous membranes in the nose and throat. A good rule of thumb is to drink at least 16 ounces of water before leaving and 8 ounces of water every hour while flying, suggests G. Richard Olds, M.D., a travel disease specialist and chairman of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Fruit juice is also a good choice; cola, tea and coffee are not (the caffeine they contain may have a diuretic effect). Are you visiting a hot climate? A sports beverage can replenish sodium and potassium that are lost in sweat.
Travel Health Tip #5:
Go the distance with germ warfare. You do not need to vacation in Mexico to experience Montezumas revenge. The farther you travel from home, even within the U.S., the more likely you are to be introduced to unfamiliar germs, says Dr. Olds, that will increasesyour chances of respiratory illness, loose stools and other germ-caused infections. So take precautions: If you are traveling across several states, pack some over-the-counter cough syrup, sore throat lozenges and an antidiarrhea medication, Dr. Olds says.
Travel Health Tip #6:
Shun the Sun Spending time outdoors at the beach, mountains or woods? Protect your families skin with a sunscreen that has a high SPF (30 and up). Apply it to exposed skin areas about half an hour before heading outside to allow the sunscreen to swing into action. And use at least two tablespoons per application. Reapply sunscreen every two hours throughout the day and immediately after you have gotten wet or have been sweating.
Follow all these tips and you will go a long way in assuring your and your families travel health, and guess what? your vacation will be made in the shade.
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Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Travel Health | 6 Great Tips to Protect Your Travel Health
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Spoilage in home canned foods–causes and prevention (University of Wisconsin–Extension, Cooperative Extension Programs) … |
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Safe home canning of vegetables (University of Wisconsin–Extension, Cooperative Extension) … |
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Safe home canning of fruits (University of Wisconsin–Extension, Cooperative Extension Programs) … |
library furniture children
What was the name of that show again?
There was a children’s television program that was on a considerable amount in the 90′s. I think it was on ABC and it featured three small mice (they were puppets) that lived in a library and told you stories (at least that’s how I remember it). There was also a clock and other talking furniture. Can anyone help?
Ok update: I’ve discovered the name of the show I previously asked about. It was called Return to the Magic Library… or Bookmice. Just watching the intro got me excited. Who’d have thought there’s forums for these kind of things. One thing this forum didn’t tell me was the name of another show I’ve lost the name of. So, rather than post another question, I thought I’d just add to this one. Sneaky, huh?
Ok, the show in question (to the best of my memory) began (and ended) with a 3D sequence of the world, flat on the back of a turtle that swam through the universe. I think it was a kid’s show that aired on ABC in the 90′s. Any ideas?
That sounds a little like Bagpuss, but not sure if it is
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Library Modular Front Desk System – CD Display Height: 32, Color/Trim: Light Oak/Light Oak $665.00 80.8332.501.000 Height: 32″, Color/Trim: Light Oak/Light Oak If you are looking for top quality library furniture, look no further. Fine craftsmanship in furniture for the classroom has been the hallmark of Fleetwood since 1955. This tradition of quality is carried on with the Library Collection–distinctive furniture for the modern library. Each piece in the Library Collection is designed and cra… |
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Library Foyer Book Return Unit with Doors Color/Trim: Oiled Cherry/Black $1,040.00 83.0442.523.000 Color/Trim: Oiled Cherry/Black If you are looking for top quality library furniture, look no further. Fine craftsmanship in furniture for the classroom has been the hallmark of Fleetwood since 1955. This tradition of quality is carried on with the Library Collection–distinctive furniture for the modern library. Each piece in the Library Collection is designed and crafted with acut… |
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Library Modular Front Desk System – CD Display Height: 32, Color/Trim: Mahogany/Mahogany $665.00 80.8332.553.000 Height: 32″, Color/Trim: Mahogany/Mahogany If you are looking for top quality library furniture, look no further. Fine craftsmanship in furniture for the classroom has been the hallmark of Fleetwood since 1955. This tradition of quality is carried on with the Library Collection–distinctive furniture for the modern library. Each piece in the Library Collection is designed and craft… |
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Guidecraft School Library Cart $250.00 The School Library Cart from Guidecraft is ideal for classroom or library use. This childrens book cart features Baltic birch construction, heavy duty casters and hand-hold cutouts. Guidecraft also offers angled top shelves, a center divider and a flat bottom shelf. Sturdy and efficient, the Guidecraft Library Cart provides excellent mobile book storage…. |
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Square Hardwood Table Leg Height: 18, Size: 24 Square $74.25 ELR-069 Leg Height: 18″, Size: 24″ Square This is a solid hardwood table with a natural oak finish. It’s the perfect setting for crafts, snack, or story time. The top is 0.75” thick with rounded edges and the legs are a sturdy 1.75” square. Features: -Assembly required -Solid hardwood with a natural oak finish -Available in 18” or 22” leg height -Dimensions: 24” W x 24” D and 30” W x 30” D… |
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Amos Camps Out: A Couch Adventure in the Woods $14.95 When a suburban dog gets lost in the woods on a camping trip with no streets or sidewalks to help him get home, he calls on his canine instincts and his couch to get back to the campsite…. |
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The Amazing Amos and the Greatest Couch on Earth $13.95 When Amos, the dog who travels by motorized couch, makes friends with a group of circus performers, he finds himself unexpectedly in the limelight…. |