By the Numbers: Idaho Power adds surcharge to monthly utility bills to help customers save money. Yes, save money

4.75 percent The surcharge pays for savings to customers. Amount residential and commercial customers of Idaho Power pay as an “energy efficiency rider” on their monthly bills. The Boise, Idaho-based utility uses the revenue from the surcharge to finance programs aimed at reducing energy consumption during peak-demand periods.

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By the Numbers: Idaho Power adds surcharge to monthly utility bills to help customers save money. Yes, save money

 Parentella Founder Aparna Shares Resource for Bridging Gaps Between Home & School

Today’s Tech Savvy guest is Aparna Vashisht, a woman who wears multiple hats as a mom to Josh and Julian, an accomplished professional, and the founder of Parentella . Aparna conceived of Parentella to serve as a resource to bridge the gap between parents, their children, and the people who nurture their children outside the home from her experiences with her own children

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Parentella Founder Aparna Shares Resource for Bridging Gaps Between Home & School

 Kristen Stewart Endures Bad Haircut for Sake of Movie

Sure, Charlize Theron gained thirty pounds and had bad skin when she played a serial killer. And Robert DeNiro is known for altering his physical persona so as to disappear into a movie role

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Kristen Stewart Endures Bad Haircut for Sake of Movie

 Video Style Steal: Get Rihanna’s Military-Inspired Sexy Look From “Hard”

As much as I love the fact that Rihanna is back and admire the strength it took for her to forge ahead through the trials and tribulations of her past year, I’m not sure I needed a whole song reminding me over and over again exactly how tough her skin is.

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Video Style Steal: Get Rihanna’s Military-Inspired Sexy Look From “Hard”

 My Latest Obsession: ShopSheBoutique.com 

The “She” in ShopSheBoutique.com stands for “She Has Everything.” The shop is tops for sophistication, glamour, and everything that is fashion forward in Chicago. The blend of styles is eclectic with influences from Europe to the California coast. Casual knitwear and gorgeous dresses are She Boutique’s specialties

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My Latest Obsession: ShopSheBoutique.com 

 Ask LIVESTRONG: Forget the Politics

After yesterday’s State of the Union address by President Obama LIVE STRONG posted a message in support of comprehensive health care reform, calling for a reexamination of the plan on the table but opening the door for other options. This morning we sent an email to our constituents asking them to remind their elected officials to stay on target and not forget health care reform

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 What’s new in washing machines? Check out our latest report and ratings

There's a load of good news in our latest report on washing machines and dryers . The price of many washers has fallen over the past year, and you can save even more by taking advantage of the federal $300 million cash for clunkers for appliances rebate program .

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What’s new in washing machines? Check out our latest report and ratings

 Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Bissell CleanAlong Canister 48K2 is no mean machine

The Bissell CleanAlong Canister 48K2, $160. Bissell's slogan is “We mean clean,” and the manufacturer's OxyPro Carpet & Stain Remover and ProHeat 2X9200 carpet-cleaning machine did a pretty good job in our upcoming report on carpet cleaners, which will be on ConsumerReports.org and newsstands early next week.

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Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Bissell CleanAlong Canister 48K2 is no mean machine

 I Love to Create: Craft Corps Meets Craft SuperShow!

I’m back from the CHA Craft SuperShow in Anaheim, where got to spend loads of time spreading the Craft Corps gospel. With a website housing more than 300 profiles of crafters like you, and less than 5 months until my book celebrating both professional and hobbiest hand-makers alike hits shelves, I can’t tell you how excited I am to see the enthusiasm out there for the Craft Corps movement.

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I Love to Create: Craft Corps Meets Craft SuperShow!

 Hunger Challenge Week Day 3

In my house we like Asian flavors. Pad thai, swimming rama, coconut curry, and teriyaki are frequent visitors on my plate. In the spirit of Hunger Week, I’ll share my curry recipe that only costs $1.30 per serving, including brown rice.

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Hunger Challenge Week Day 3

 Housing crisis and energy factor in President Obama’s State of the Union

Photo: Chuck Kennedy President Barack Obama covered a wide range of topics during his State of the Union address last night . The housing crisis and energy use and efficiency were two frequent Home & Garden blog topics the president touched upon.

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 THN.com Blog: Loser point has run its course

It doesn’t end games quicker, it doesn’t help playoff races and it doesn’t alter the standings very much, so why does the NHL still have a loser point?

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THN.com Blog: Loser point has run its course

 Oprah and Alicia Silverstone Talk Vegan

What do you get when two of our all-time favorite people— Oprah Winfrey and Alicia Silverstone —tackle the topic of America’s addiction to cheaply raised, unhealthy animal products? An episode of Oprah that’s both a chilling reality check and a charming hunger-inducer

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 Forget the Politics and Remember Us

Last night, President Obama stood before the nation and delivered his State of the Union address. We were delighted to see him deliver a clear message to Congress saying, “I will not walk away from these Americans and neither should the people in this chamber…Let’s get it done.” Despite those strong words, the reality is that we are in serious danger of losing a once-in-a-generation chance to achieve real health care reform. The situation couldn’t be more urgent, and we need your help to send a strong message to Congress: Do not give up on health care reform

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 Ramen Gets Old Fast – Resources for Cheap Recipes

How much can you handle? We at Foodista have spent the week considering what it would be like to subsist on $7 a day.  A week of $7 eating is difficult, but sadly many have to do it every day of their lives.  To have to think of a new meal to cook every evening is difficult anyway – to think of one within a rigid budget is even more challenging.  Fortunately, others have already done it.  Here are a few places to find great recipes for cheap, cheap meals.

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 How to teach physics to your dog

There have been rough guides, books for dummies, even howtos for idiots, but Chad Orzel is probably the first to take explain an important corner of human endeavour solely to his dog in How to teach physics to your dog . Ironically, the subject on which he focuses, physics, is a realm usually the preserve of probabilistically ill-fated cats. Nevertheless, Orzel uses humour and clarity to explain the ins and outs of black holes and quantum entanglement to his dog and along the way teaches us some of the fundamentals the vexed the greats, among them Bohr and Einstein

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 Teach Me Thursday – Tutorials & DIY

It’s my favorite day of the week, Teach Me Thursday! Today I’m getting back to Tip Junkie roots by featuring several different tutorials in a couple different categories.

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 How-To Hair: Diane Kruger’s SAG Awards Hair

Photo from fOTOGLIF Photo from fOTOGLIF Nominee Diane Kruger’s glamorous asymmetrical Jason Wu gown was the inspiration for the soft, romantic side-chignon that celebrity stylist Mark Townsend created for the SAG awards. How to get Diane Kruger’s look: “I started by taking a small amount of Moroccanoil® Treatment and finger combed it through Diane’s dry hair” explained Townsend

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 Too Much Prettiness in One Relationship: Brad and Angelina Split 

According to “sources” and a former FBI agent who is an expert at body language, are calling the whole thing off. Then again, according to other “sources” they’re so in love it’s sickening. Evidence for the break-up include Examiner.com’s analysis of the couple’s body language on the red carpet recently, reports that Brad has bought his own place complete with man-cave to get away from Angelina, reports of fights over custody of the couple’s 35 children, a rumored affair between Jolie and her dialogue coach on the movie Salt, and hints at Brad’s excessive drinking.

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 Check out Foodista’s New Widgets

Pomegranate If you haven’t been to Foodista for awhile, well, you are in for a treat. We have some pretty awesome new widgets that our engineers and designers have been tinkering with and they were thinking of your blog when they designed them! I’m not kidding, just like before, each page on Foodista has its own widget, but now you can customize them specifically for your blog

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Check out Foodista’s New Widgets