[Energy Efficiency]
Energy-efficient washing machines
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Look to Energy Star for energy savings
As one of your hardest working appliances, washing machines remove unsightly clothing stains and help keep your family’s apparel in tip-top condition. But that’s not all. New Energy Star-certified models can also save you money, energy, and time as well. Here are the key benefits of purc...
[Energy Efficiency]
Energy efficient lighting
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
New trends light up winter days
“At this time of year, with gray winter days, we all see how much we really need good lighting in our homes,” says Darlene Crabb of the Design Lighting Center in Mason City. “Also, when we’re spending more time inside, we really see first-hand where we need more lighting.&rdq...
[Recreation]
Knitting: a new "old" hobby
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Get in the loop and pick up knitting needles
As young women—and men—learn how to knit and purl with the best of them, knitting is no longer just for Grandma.
A lonely loom sits in the corner, near the window, in The Rose Tree Fiber Shop in Ames. The owner, Rosemary Heideman, says one thing is responsible for her loom&rsquo...
[Just for Fun]
The ABCs of c-h-o-c-o-l-a-t-e
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Learn more about our favorite confection
Valentine’s Day and chocolate go hand in hand like, well, hearts and flowers. It’s a fun time to celebrate sweetness and light and, as Patrick Skene Catling wrote, “Other things are just food, but chocolate’s chocolate.”
This lovely and mysterious treat has bee...
[Seasonal Topics]
American Heart Month
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Keep your heart in tip-top shape
From heart-shape cards to classic conversation heart candy, February is filled with the symbol of love. But this month—American Heart Month—you can make a heart-felt effort to celebrate the most important heart of all—your own.
The heart-healthy holiday was first recognized in 1...
[Holidays]
Valentine’s Day gifts
Monday, January 29, 2007
A new spin on showing your feelings
Chocolates and flowers are so last year. Show your love how much you cherish him or her this Valentine’s Day with one of these non-traditional ideas.
Go star gazing. Know an astronomy aficionado? Adopt a piece of the cosmos, and name it after your special someone. Star packages usuall...
[Holidays]
Little-known February holidays
Monday, January 29, 2007
Christmas is over, but it’s not too late to celebrate the new year
As the following dates demonstrate, February is a great month for learning about something new, whether it be Chinese culture, female athletes, or finding out who invented the zipper.
February 1: National Freedom Day
Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery, on Feb...
[Technology]
How do they do that? Digital marker in NFL games
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The 1st and Ten line, the famous yellow line that shows television viewers how far the team with the ball must go to make a first down, has become part of the culture of watching professional or college football on TV.
How Do They Do That? The Digital First Down Marker in NFL Football Games
The 1st and Ten™ line, the famous yellow line that shows television viewers how far the team with the ball must go to make a first down, has become part of the culture of watching professional or college football on T...
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