-- Quote of the Day --
“…My activism, politics
and writing kind of merged. I worked for newspapers for a number of years and
was always interested in the human-interest stories – the good things they’ve
done. I became a freelancer for a while, worked for a few magazines. …These
stories need to be captured and kept and archived so that they can be there for
the next generation – they can kind of stand on the shoulders of those who have
gone before them and continue the work for peace and justice. …The nice thing
about a book – it is a permanent document to share people’s stories. One of our
goals is to get people to share their stories because that can break down barriers
and create a better community.”
~ Burt Berlowe
Today’s quote originates
from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode titled: Compassionate Heroes
(*Click on the title to access the full
discussion)
- 10 Tips to Save On Your Heating Bill This Winter -
* Today's article was sent our way via: SEO Strategist Brian Madden of Speedy Fuels: http://SpeedyFuels.co.uk
1 – We’ve all
experienced that moment you sit down in a warm room with a couple of tea in
front on TV, until you feel a cold breeze. Instead of turning the heating up,
buy a draft excluder – this stops the cold air from coming into the room and
the warm air leaving. You can buy all kinds of designs to match your décor.
2 – A recent
report revealed that 33% of a home’s heating is lost through the walls. Take
the time to ensure your home is well insulated before the start of winter. This
will keep the heat in for longer.
3 – A lot of
people don’t realise that the cold air from outside comes down your chimney,
causing a huge draft. Buy a chimney balloon to prevent the cold air from
entering your home.
4 – One of the
worst things that can happen in winter is a boiler breakdown. Have your boiler
serviced annually to detect and potential problems early. This will save you
money by preventing you from using other means to keep warm.
5 – There’s
nothing quite like being curled up on the sofa next to the radiator on a cold
night. However, putting your sofa or any other furniture in front of the
radiator will stop the heat from circulating around the room.
6 - Shop around
and check out other heating oil suppliers. It may be worth changing supplier. Speedy
Fuels are a supplier of carbon clean kerosene, a heating oil
that improves your boiler efficiency and will save you money in the long run.
7 – It appears
that tin foil has yet another use. Put a piece behind your radiator – this
reflects the heat back into the room instead of being lost through the wall.
Any of other piece of foil will also work.
8 – Windows are
one of the worst areas in the home for drafts. Buy some curtains with an extra
thick lining – this can prevent heat loss by as much as 25%. Some stores are
now selling thermal curtains.
9 - Set the
timer on your thermostat to decrease the room temperature by 10 degrees while
you're at work and when you're in bed. This can save you 14% on your heating bill.
10 - Some people
often forget that it's your central heating that makes your water hot. Purchase
a water-efficient shower head. These can use up to 50% less water, which will
be a huge saving on your heating bill. Ecocamel is just one of many water-efficient
shower heads available.
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