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Saving energy with your computer – Energy Star recommendations

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Earlier we discussed if turning off your computer every night is necessary and whether or not your hard drive will wear out by turning your computer on and off. To conclude, we’ll now cover some recommendations from Energy Star about turning off your computer. Energy Star recommendations You may have seen the logo for Energy Star when you turn your computer or if you have purchased a refrigerator or washer and dryer in recent years. Energy Star is a program that labels products according to their energy consumption and is maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Below, … Continue reading →

Researching Major Purchases

It’s that time of year when you start thinking about all the big projects that need to be done around the house. When I first bought my house I woke up one rainy day to a drip in the attic. I went up there and found the roof was leaking. When the rain stopped I did some research online and patched the roof but I needed a new roof. I know nothing about the roof of my house, I’ve never actually given it much thought but suddenly it was all I could think about. I needed to find someone to … Continue reading →

Benefits of Exercise When Pregnant

With three teenagers, having a baby is the last thing on my mind. But with so many women I know around me carrying a child, I was thinking about how differently I might have felt nearly 18, 15 and 13 years ago when I was pregnant if I had been more active. Exercise may be the last thing on earth you feel like doing when you are pregnant. You may be dealing with nausea and a lack of energy. You may feel big as a house. But many of the aches and pains that come along with pregnancy could be … Continue reading →

MPT Green Home Raffle

Would you like to win BIG? No, I mean really BIG! You may enter this contest if you enjoy living in luxury and saving money at the same time. Maryland Public Television is raffling off a magnificent $1.88 million dollar energy saving home that is located in Clarksville, Maryland. This “green” home was built by James H. Selfridge Builders, Increasing. The proceeds from the raffle will be put into keeping Maryland Public Television alive. The Maryland Public Television benefits its community members, both the young and the old. This dream house, located at 12309 Daniel Circle Lane, has 4 bedrooms … Continue reading →

Coming off Beyonce’s Maple Syrup Diet, Day #3

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Beyonce’s Maple Syrup Diet Coming off Beyonce’s Maple Syrup Diet, Day #1 Coming off Beyonce’s Maple Syrup Diet, Day #2 Support Forum for Beyonce’s Maple Syrup Diet This is the third day of your three-day transition from the Master Cleanse (also known as Beyonce’s Maple Syrup Diet or the Lemonade Diet). Your system has been totally cleansed and you are slowly easing your body into getting used to processing food again. You should be feeling pretty fantastic! You should start day three with a light breakfast of orange juice. For lunch, you can have more of day two’s vegetable soup. … Continue reading →

The Fitness Week in Review October 21-27

Welcome to our last Fitness Week in Review for October. It’s been a busy week and month here at the Fitness blog. Don’t forget that we turn back our clocks an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, October 29. So we all get an extra hour tomorrow and that’s always something to cheer about! So without further ado, here is our Fitness Week in Review: Saturday, October 21 When Is My Child Old Enough to Go Skiing? sought to answer a question that many parents have especially now that winter is approaching and many areas are starting to see snow. … Continue reading →

Will a Special Diet Help Your Child?

Parents of children with special needs often get recommendations from other parents about putting their kid on a specialized diet. “I took my son off all artificial colors and additives and his hyperactivity went away,” or, “When my daughter stopped eating processed foods, her ADHD improved,” or “No more sugar for my son. It makes him lose focus,” etc. Some people swear that hyperactivity is caused by food allergies. It can be confusing for parents of newly-diagnosed children to know whether or not to pursue some of these dietary suggestions, and if so, which ones. The Brain Thrives on Good … Continue reading →

Should I turn my computer off overnight?

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Earlier today we talked about how turning on and off your computer daily will not ruin your hard disk drive. For those more concerned about saving energy than about hard drive failure, I’ll address the question of turning off your computer each night versus leaving it on all of the time. Should I turn my computer off each night or can I leave it on? The simple answer is that it’s really up to you. Businesses often leave their computers running all of the time and never turn them off unless something goes wrong. This line of thought is usually … Continue reading →