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- December 15, 2010
One of the biggest uses of energy in your home is heating and cooling, so it’s important to make sure that all of your ductwork is sealed tightly. According to the American Solar Energy, sealing ducts properly can save the average home up to $140 annually. The Daily Green, 10/7/2011
READ MOREPresident Barack Obama has announced that singer Shakira has been appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Shakira said, “I am humbled that my philanthropic experience could be helpful or that my voice can be used to amplify the message and work of the President and this commission. Latino youth are
READ MOREPopular social media outlets have made ending a relationship even harder to deal with, and more public. The days of returning a pin or varsity jacket are long gone. Manhattan psychologist Joseph Cilona says, “Sharing information about personal life, particularly details about romantic relationships, is often related to needs for external validation, approval or admiration.”
READ MOREAs major banks like Bank of America are increasing their bank fees, small, local banks are taking advantage of this to attract new customers. The pressure to raise fees is there, but small banks are offering incentives to attract people. Some banks focus on impressive advertising while others across the country are actually offering people
READ MOREA new study suggests that family and social networks play a vital role in individual health, and that individuals can make a positive difference in the health lives of not only themselves, but others around them. The multi-national study consisted of more than 15,000-people living in 12 countries. Fifty-one percent of respondents (through online and
READ MOREThree women have won the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. Africa's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has spent the last five years working to bring democratic peace to Liberia. Another Liberian peace activist, Leymah Gbowee, is the executive director of the Ghana-based NGO Women Peace and Security Network Africa. Tawakul Karman is recognized for making
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