Brummet's Conscious Blog

If used correctly social networking sites can be a phenomenal way of building name recognition and maintaining contact with potential readers, customers or clients across the planet… if used incorrectly it can be a huge waste of time. The first thing to understand is that there are probably 100 or more social networking sites out there and each will have a specific type of user, a unique genre or topic, and each will use different formats that members can explore. As such, being on several sites can be a very savvy endeavor.  Wherever you decide to become a member of, it is important to avoid using the sites to talk about yourself, and how great you or your business or book is. Only about 10% of your posts should be marketing posts, 10-20% can be announcements such as your upcoming media appearance, but the rest should be geared to developing ongoing networking relationships with your contacts. Try posting tips or quotes and resources that your targeted ...

-- Energy saving tips --   *Source: Fortis BC Power-sense Newsleltter Set your air conditioner to 25˚ C – and only cool the rooms you are currently using. Close the doors to other rooms that have low traffic use and keep the air moving with fans. Turn fans and air conditioners off when leaving the home for more than 10 min. And don’t run the conditioners at night unless you absolutely have to. Try opening windows and running fans at night instead – besides, it is quieter! Keep blinds and curtains closed on windows that have direct sunlight, and open them only when the sun is hitting another side of the house instead. Clean the air conditioner filter or replace it every 2-6 months depending on how much you use it. Don’t heat your pool at night, let the solar blanket warm it when you can. Use a clothes-line instead of the dryer in the heat of the summer.  Get a free laundry line if you live in BC by visiting fortisbc.com/laundry . Other energy...