Appliance industry agrees to third-party testing of energy claims, but test procedures should be updated, too
Even as the typical household appliance sold in this country has grown more energy and/or water efficient, the way the energy use of those appliances is measured and how those measurements are regulated have some flaws: • Some energy-use-test procedures, as developed by the appliances industry and implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy, are out of date.
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Appliance industry agrees to third-party testing of energy claims, but test procedures should be updated, too
Hispanic Health Workers and LIVESTRONG
Minority and medically underserved populations encounter numerous barriers when accessing the healthcare system. Cultural factors, including language, beliefs, values and traditions, can influence underlying risk factors, health behaviors, beliefs about illness and approaches to treatment. For the past several years, LIVE STRONG has focused on reducing these barriers, creating culturally appropriate educational materials and working with organizations in underserved communities.
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Hispanic Health Workers and LIVESTRONG
Mold and odor issues for some front-loading washing machines spur class actions
Some front-loaders have a mold issue. Front-loading washing machines are typically more efficient than top-loading models and most in our continuously updated ratings of these washers (available to subscribers ) do at least a very good job at washing, making these appliances more popular among U.S
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Mold and odor issues for some front-loading washing machines spur class actions
Announcing LeapFrog The Gift of Giving Recipient!
Thank you to everyone who voted for the four nominees for LeapFrog’s The Gift of Giving ! I could have never anticipated that this effort would have attracted so much attention or that 630 votes would have been cast for all of our nominees. It was a close contest with votes coming in up to the 5 pm deadline and when I tallied the votes, the winner won with 46 more votes than our second place contender
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Tip of the Day: Get prepared for winter storms before the bad weather hits
As evidenced by this news report out of Lincoln, Nebraska , and others we've seen from areas of the country getting battered by nasty wintry storms, lots of us aren't prepared to tackle snowfall until it's too late. So if you have been spared a prewinter punch thus far but are now being targeted by Mother Nature—visit Weather.com's Storm Watch for the latest news —check your snow-fighting gear and supplies now
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"Cash for caulkers" aims to boost energy efficiency of U.S. homes
Cash for caulkers targets home energy savings. During his speech yesterday about job creation and the economy, President Barack Obama announced at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., that he's “calling on Congress to consider a new program to provide incentives for consumers who retrofit their homes to become more energy efficient, which we know creates jobs, saves money for families, and reduces the pollution that threatens our environment.” The initiative, to be paid for by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 , has been dubbed “cash for caulkers.” It's another example of clunkernomics , which now includes the U.S
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Natural-gas-drilling technique sparks drinking-water concerns and debate
Hydraulic fracturing has given energy companies access to previously untapped reserves of shale gas and might lead to lower natural-gas prices for consumers. But the drilling technique, also called or fracking or hydrofracking, is also stirring up controversy , as environmentalists point to a link between hydrofracking and polluted groundwater supplies. ” Dark Side of a Natural Gas Boom ,” in today's edition of The New York Times , examines the debate.
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Garcelle, Marissa and Kids Kick Off ‘Shop For a Cause’
Pairing shopping for mom with fun activities for the kidsmade Saturday’s Shop for a Cause: Kid’s Day a hit! Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon attended with fraternal twins Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas , 2, while Marissa Jaret Winokur brought along son Zev Isaac , 16 months. The event — which took place in West Hollywood, Calif. — featured a performance by children’s group The Jumpitz, as well as a kid’s fashion show by Twirls and Twigs , which Zev walked in.
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Look For Less: Honor Warren’s Cute Boho Outfit
Credit: Ramey Honor Marie Warren is always snapped out and about in the most stylish get-ups. So when the mini fashionista stepped out with her mom Jessica Alba for breakfast last month, we couldn’t help but notice the 17-month-old’s adorable ensemble! Want the look? From her earth-toned floral dress to her navy cardigan and beautiful brown suede boots, we’ve found similar pieces—all $50 and under! Click below for our Look For Less outfit! Pink Chicken Floral Stella Dress Dress: While its colorful floral print is more bold, the tunic style Pink Chicken Floral Stella Dress (now on sale for $50) is equally as cute! Gymboree Cable Cardigan Sweater Sweater: Next, pair the floral dress with a cozy button-down sweater
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By the Numbers: U.N. Climate Change Conference focuses on global warming but will also produce a lot of CO2
40,000 tons Global warming is a hot topic in Copenhagen. Anticipated amount of carbon-dioxide equivalent that will be produced during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen , which runs December 7-18. The United Nations has confirmed that the flights, rail and bus travel, food, and energy related to the conference, also known as COP 15, will generate more than 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
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Black Mountain Jewelry 15% off until 12/15!
If you have picked up a couple things this holiday season, you have noticed that I love handbags and handmade jewelry! Black Mountain Jewelry is another fabulous company consisting of the husband-wife team of Mark and Carla Mead . Last Mother’s Day they offered one very lucky Tech Savvy Mama reader a Tree of Life Charm (left) as a giveaway and this holiday season they are offering a 1 5% discount off any order of $50 or more with the coupon code HS09. Mark and Carla’s beautiful jewelry helps customers celebrate their milestones with gifts of jewelry that honor the special people and times in your life
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Tobey Maguire’s Joke Is Jennifer’s Naming Nightmare
Anthony/Pacific Coast News There is nothing quite like the excitement of naming a newborn baby, and while some parents-to-be decide on their child’s moniker upon discovering that they are expecting, others opt to wait it out and meet the newest member of their family first. During a Friday visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show , actor Tobey Maguire revealed that he and his wife Jennifer Meyer Maguire have found themselves among the latter when it came to naming their daughter Ruby Sweetheart , 3, and their son Otis Tobias , 7 months. “We didn’t name either of our children before their births,” he shares.
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‘Impatient’ Amy Adams Wants to Know Sex of Baby
Lucas Jackson/Landov “Careful ladies, it’s in the water!” That’s Amy Adams ‘ take on the baby boom occurring in her group of friends — and the actress has found herself the latest addition to the pool. Due this spring with her first child with fiancé Darren Le Gallo , the Leap Year star tells Entertainment Tonight in an interview airing Monday evening that she’s too “impatient” to wait for a surprise in the delivery room. “We’ll probably find out
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Avoid Colds & Flu this Season: Find Out How
Cold weather, indoor activities, school kids, lack of exercise and the stresses of everyday life = increased susceptibility to colds and flu. If I stay ahead of colds and flu I find that I only get sick when foreign germs are forced on me – like in an airplane or by my thoroughly wonderful, germy nephews. When you are constantly fighting something and you have to ‘chase’ good health, it is important to realize that you can’t win unless you strengthen your immune system. Create and follow a plan to bolster your immunity and you may just sail through cold and flu season sniffle-free. Those with disabilities or chronic illnesses have an even tougher time avoiding colds and flu, but they are often times better prepared to prevent colds and flu because they know the dangers. Going into the holiday season with a chink in your immunity armour is really asking for trouble. Here are some ideas and products to help you prevent colds and flu this season by strengthening your ability to fight germs: Reduce your Stress Stress Eraser - We’ve all heard that stress kills and we’ve seen plenty of evidence to support it. Perhaps this amazing stress relieving tool could save your life. It is a portable biofeedback device that helps you learn how to activate your body’s natural relaxation response. FDA regulated, non-invasive and drug-free. Featured on The Rachael Ray Show and The View
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Nicole Sullivan’s Holiday Wish? No Tantrums!
Jesse Grant/WireImage As a mother of a toddler, Nicole Sullivan knows all too well that each day is full of unexpected surprises — often including a tantrum or two along the way — but this holiday season she is praying for a miracle! Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life, Nicole, her husband Jason Packham , and their sons Dashel Pierce , 2 ½, and Beckett Edward , 3 months, will spend their first New Year’s as a family of four away from the city. “We are going to go up to Santa Barbara…and sort of nestle up in a cozy cabin,” she tells OK! at The Hollywood Reporters Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast
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By the Numbers: States offer different rebates for cash for clunkers for appliances
$300, $500 Amount Alaskans who qualify for a rebate can get back on the purchase of a new Energy Star-qualified refrigerator or freezer , according to Alaska's approved plan in the U.S. Department of Energy's $300 million State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program . By comparison, residents of Delaware will receive $100 on a refrigerator and $50 on a freezer
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Jenny McCarthy Hoping to Make Grandma ‘Sound Pretty Good’
Yuri Gripas/Reuters/Landov Almost four years into a relationship with Jenny McCarthy , it is no secret that actor Jim Carrey has developed an unbreakable bond with the actress’ 7 ½-year-old son Evan Joseph . However, in a new interview with Access Hollywood , Jenny reveals that she has nurtured an equally strong relationship of her own with Jim’s daughter, Jane ! “I’d consider her my daughter,” she says. “I love her to pieces.” And with Jane and her husband Alex Santana expecting their first child — a baby boy ! — on March 3rd, Jenny, who calls herself “an absolute mother-in-law,” is more than ready for the next step! “I’m soon to be a grandma!” she raves
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Susan Sarandon ‘Never Tried to Force’ Politics on Three Children
Jim Spellman/WireImage There’s a running joke around the dinner table each Thanksgiving at the home shared by actors Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins — how many minutes into the meal before politics are discussed! What’s more, the couple’s two sons Miles Guthrie , 17, and Jack Henry , 20, and Susan’s daughter Eva Amurri , 24, are usually manning the clock, Susan says in the January issue of Psychologies . “Well, there are other people there, so sometimes it’s pretty quick! But we talk about lots of stuff
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Jennie Garth: Peter’s ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’
John Scuilli for use on CBB Actors Jennie Garth and her husband Peter Facinelli can attest that absence does, indeed, make the heart grow fonder! During a call-in interview on The Billy Bush Show , the 90210 star reveals that Peter has been clocking long hours on location filming the latest installment of the Twilight series and, as a result, has been spending less time at home with his family, including the couple’s three daughters Luca Bella , 12, Lola Ray , 7, and Fiona Eve , 3.
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Fab Sample Sale: Trumpette Baby and Ed Hardy Kids at Gilt Groupe
Trumpette Baby/Ed Hardy Kids/Gilt Groupe They’re doing it again! Gilt Groupe ’s hosting not one, but two children’s sales this week. Starting at 12pm EST, you can shop cool, stylish clothing and accessories from Ed Hardy Kids (a street couture line of graphic print tees, hoodies, etc.) and Trumpette Baby (a collection of cute, comfy socks, booties, sweaters and more). You’ll find hip, tattoo inspired double sleeve tees (now $28, originally $44–above left) from Ed Hardy Kids and drool-worthy chick printed booties (now $7, originally $15–above right) by Trumpette Baby
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