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This Giant Meatball in Tomato Broth recipe is from Gousto and we have actually had it before in our Gousto box. It was absolutely incredible that I thought I would try and make it again using as many similar ingredients as I can. This recipe can be made cheaper depending on the amount you buy and where you shop at.
Tin of Chopped Tomatoes 31p
Olive Oil, Pepper, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Oil
Total: £2.72 approximately
(Prices from Tesco)
*I used Bulgur Wheat instead because I failed to find the right couscous, and 150g of it ended up being too much. (However, I did turn the rest of the broth into a soup the next day). The one to use is Israeli Couscous (250g 85p) 51p which would make the total £2.88.
1. Chop the spring onion making sure to discard the roots. Mix the beef mince, breadcrumbs, spring onion, crumble in 1/2 the stock cube and add some black pepper. Once all mixed together divide into 2 balls.
2. Cut the cheddar into 4 pieces and push 2 pieces of cheese into the middle of each ball, then seal the top. Place in the fridge to chill.
3. Add the couscous to a pan of boiling water, add some salt, then cook over a high heat for 8 minutes before draining and rinsing with cold water.
4. Heat a large pan with vegetable oil over a high heat then add the meatballs. Cook for 3 minutes all over until coloured then set them aside.
5. Use the same pan and return it to the hob over a medium heat, chop the garlic and add it to the pan along with the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, 2tsp sugar, balsamic vinegar, remaining stock cube and 600ml of boiled water. Combine and bring to the boil.
6. Return the meatballs to the pan and cover with a lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked making sure to turn them halfway.
7. Chop the basil including the stalks. Once the meatballs are cooked plate them up and continue to cook the broth until it has reduced by half. Then add the couscous and half the basil and stir for about 30 seconds.
8. Serve the broth over the meatballs, then add the remaining basil to garnish.


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2 XDSL and DSLAM Access Technologies Abstract What are the differences between the different forms of xdsl technology, such as ADSL and HDSL? How are they implemented. What are the limitations? What are DSLAMS, and how are build up the protocol stacks in those topologies? Contents 1. Voice-band and Base-band XDSL Overview... 5 IDSL: ISDN Digital Subscriber Line... 5 HDSL: High-speed Digital Subscriber Line... 5 S-HDSL: Single-pair High-speed Digital Subscriber Line... 6 ADSL: Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line... 6 ADSL-Lite: Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line Lite... 7 VDSL: Very High-speed Digital Subscriber Line DSLAM topologies and their protocol stacks... 9 Overview... 9 Encapsulation protocol stacks for connectivity Bridging Routing (USB) (ATM) over Ethernet The Subscriber Management System (SMS) Other technologies Cable-modem technology Topology for cable modem fast backbone access Conclusion Glossary The first choice for the mile
3 1. Voice-band and Base-band DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) based technologies are also often referred to as base-band technologies. This opposed to voice-band technologies. Both types of modem equipment produce an analog signal for transmission over a copper connection. The difference between base-band and voice-band is related to the used frequency spectrum. In the case of voice-band technology, this spectrum is limited to the frequency band between 300Hz and 3500 Hz. This band is referred to as the voice-band, as it is the frequency band which is used by the Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS). The advantage of Voice-band modem equipment is that it can be used in conjunction with the backbone telephony network, for direct transmission of the analog signals over the backbone infrastructure. The main disadvantage of voice-band technology is that it is limited in speed (33.6 kbps for leased-line applications, 56 kbps (theoretical) for Internet dial-up connections) Exchange Exchange M o d e m M o d e m Exchange Exchange Local Loop Local Loop Voice-band Modem connection The real history of voice-band technology started in 1964, when the V.21 modulation type was voted by ITU-T (previously CCITT). It offered the possibility to transport 300 bps over a 2-wire PSTN or analog Leased Line connection. The same wire can carry today up to 33.6 kbps (V.34), whereas V.90 and V.92 can support on digital backbone networks downstream speeds up to 56 kbps (theoretical), and upstream speeds up to 33.6 kbps and 48 kbps. 3 The first choice for the mile
4 V V V.22bis 84 V V.32bis 91 T.FAST 92 V V V V History of voice-band technology xdsl or base-band technology is virtually imposing no restrictions on the used frequency spectrum. This means that the generated signal of an xdsl modem can NOT be transported over a classical telephone line. Therefore, the xdsl connection is restricted to a plain copper connection (galvanic connection). When used in carrier environments, the xdsl is used to connect an end-user to the backbone network of the carrier. It uses the twisted copper infrastructure (local loop), which is available between the end user and the carriers backbone. M o d e m backbone Exchange Exchange Local Loop M o d e m Local Loop 4 The first choice for the mile
5 2. XDSL Overview Since the frequency restrictions are omitted for the xdsl or base-band modem technology, much higher speeds can be obtained. With the actual technology, it is possible to transport up to 8 Mbps over 3 or 4 km, depending on the diameter of the copperwire. The xdsl family includes several technologies, covering several speeds and distances. 144 kbps 2W ANSI T1.601 <8 km 1.5 Mbps/ 384kbps G W 2 Mbps 4W-6W ETR152 G km Mbps 2W 3..10km 6..8 Mbps/ 640 kbps 2W ANSI T1.413 G km +20 Mbps 2W <300 m IDSL ADSL HDSL S-HDSL ADSL VDSL Lite Different xdsl technologies IDSL: ISDN Digital Subscriber Line Well standardized technology, derived from the Basic Rate ISDN NT access equipment, using 2B1Q modulation Standards: ANSI T1.601 Typical supported speeds: 64, 128, 144 kbps Number of used copper pairs: 1 Typical distance (0.5 mm): 8 km HDSL: High-speed Digital Subscriber Line Standardized technology, usig 2B1Q or CAP modulation technology and fixed line speed of 2 Mbps Standards: ETSI ETR 152, ITU-T G911.1 Typical supported speeds: 2 Mbps (Nx64 k, depending on manufacturer) Number of used copper pairs: 1,2 or 3 (depending on the model) Typical distance (0.5 mm): 3..5 km (depending on the model: 2 or 3 pairs) 5 The first choice for the mile
6 Amplitude khz 2B1Q HDSL (2 pair) Frequency Amplitude 0 4 khz 10 khz 263 khz CAP HDSL (2 pair) Frequency Frequency spectrum of HDSL technology S-HDSL: Single-pair High-speed Digital Subscriber Line Technology still under standardization at ETSI, using TC-PAM (Trellis Coded Pulse Amplitude Modulation) modulation technology and adaptive line speeds up to 2 Mbps. The Modulation is derived from HDSL-2, an American standard for 1.5 Mbps transmission over 1 pair, using TC-PAM. Typical supported speeds: Nx64 kbps Number of used copper pairs: 1 Typical distance (0.5 mm): km (depending on the speed) ADSL: Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line Technology using DMT (Discrete Multi Tone) modulation technology and adaptive downstream speeds up to 6 or 8 Mbps. The uplink speed is limited for most implementations to 640 kbps. The modulation is mainly used for residential internet access, where it can be combined with POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) on the same copper pair. In order to support this, the use of POTS splitters (active or passive filters) is necessary. Standards: ANSI T1.413, ITU-T G922.1 Typical supported speeds: Downstream up to 6 or 8 Mbps, Upstream up to 640 kbps Number of used copper pairs: 1 6 The first choice for the mile
7 Typical distance (0.5 mm): 2..8 km (depending on the speed) Amplitude 0 4 khz 25 khz 138 khz 200 khz Category 1 ADSL 1.1 Mhz Frequency Amplitude 0 4 khz 25 khz 138 khz 200 khz Category 2 ADSL 1.1 Mhz Frequency Frequency spectrum of ADSL technology ADSL-Lite: Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line Lite Technology using DMT (Discrete Multi Tone) modulation technology and adaptive downstream speeds up to 1.5 Mbps. The uplink speed is limited for most implementations to 384 kbps. As for full ADSL, the modulation is mainly used for residential internet access, where it can be combined with POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) on the same copper pair. In order to support this, the use of POTS splitters (active or passive filters) is necessary only at the CO (Central Office). For the CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) side, no POTS-splitter is required. ADSL Lite is a strip down version of full ADSL, and is mainly targeting the low-cost residential PCmarket. Standards: ITU-T G922.2 Typical supported speeds: Downstream up to 1.5 Mbps, Upstream up to 384 kbps Number of used copper pairs: 1 Typical distance (0.5 mm): 3..8 km (depending on the speed) VDSL: Very High-speed Digital Subscriber Line Technology in research phase, offering adaptive downstream speeds up to 52 Mbps over very limited distance (300 m). This technology will mainly be used in 7 The first choice for the mile
8 asymmetrical configurations (lower upstream speed), and in combination with fibre to the curb (FTTC). Main application domains will be in VoD (Video on Demand) and other multimedia applications. Standards: not yet available Typical supported speeds: Up to 52 Mbps (in asymmetrical mode), up to 26 Mbps (in symmetrical mode) Number of used copper pairs: 1 Typical distance (maximum speed, 0.5 mm): 300m 8 The first choice for the mile
9 3. DSLAM topologies and their protocol stacks Overview DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) is a multiplexing technology that is used for multiplexing several users onto a higher speed link. The technology allows reducing the number of physical connections between the Central Office modem equipment and the backbone. The multiplexing can be based on a TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) scheme, or can be based on switch based schemes like Frame-Relay, or ATM. The switch-based schemes have the advantage that they allow limiting the speed of the uplink to the backbone to a value lower than the sum of the access speeds of all the end-users. This ratio is called the contention ratio and is a measure for the quality of the service. DSLAM implementations based on switch based technologies are mainly used for Internet access services, while DSLAM implementations based on TDM are more common for leased line services and interfacing to legacy backbone infrastructures. This first picture shows a DSLAM with ADSL modems and POTS splitters for Internet Access. Internet Access POTS Telephony Backbone ATU-R Internet Transport Infrastructure ATM, Fr-R,,.. DSLAM ATU-C ATU-C ATU-C ATU-R CO ATU-R DSLAM: Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer CO: Central Office (Incumbent Operator) ATU: ADSL Termination Unit POTS: Plain Old Telephone Service DSLAM technology used with ADSL for Internet ACcess 9 The first choice for the mile
10 Encapsulation protocol stacks for connectivity The way the data are encapsulated, is relevant for the offered functionality (router, VPN support, etc.), and for the efficiency with which the data are transported between the end user and the backbone (protocol overhead, filtering) Although in most implementations the encapsulation today is based on ATM, also Frame-Relay or pure encapsulation is possible. The examples in the next paragraphs describe the ATM based access protocol stacks. Bridging The most basic form of delivering connectivity is based on the direct encapsulation of Ethernet frames into ATM. ISP PVC TU-C DSLAM TU-R RFC 1483 STM-1 RFC1483 ADSL 10Base-T Subscriber 1483 Bridged At the end-users side, the Ethernet frames are directly encapsulated into an ATM PVC. For doing this, one uses RFC 1483 (Multiprotocol encapsulation over ATM adaption layer 5). This system allows setting up a single ATM PVC, to one destination (most commonly the Internet). Integrated in the TU-R (Termination Unit Remote), integrated bridging (filtering on MAC layer) limits the used bandwidth on the DSL link. Advantages are its simplicity and compatibility with the large installed base of Ethernet equipment. Routing Instead of bridging, it is also possible to encapsulate directly the layer in ATM, adding routing of the data as well. This allows for a better bandwidth usage, and the set-up of multiple ATM PVC s to different destinations. This encapsulation is described in RFC 2225 (previously RFC 1577), Classical and ARP over ATM. 10 The first choice for the mile
11 Coporate ISP PVC1 PVC2 TU-C DSLAM TU-R RFC 2225 STM-1 RFC 2225 DSL 10Base-T Subscriber RFC 2225 Routed Advantage is the compatibility with the installed base of Ethernet equipment. Disadvantage is many PVC s which may to have set-up for all the different users going to different services (in the example Internet and corporate office connectivity), and the rather complex configuration which is needed in the ADSL TU (Termination Unit) is the protocol, which is used today for most dial-up internet connections. By using also in fixed xdsl connections, it is possible for both the service provider and the end-user to maintain practically the same network configuration. In the end user equipment, can be carried over USB, Ethernet or ATM. Below, those possibilities are described. (USB) ISP PVC TU-C DSLAM TU-R RFC 2364 STM-1. RFC 2364 ADSL USB Simple USB based connection RFC 2364 describes the transport of over ATM. As with dial-up connections, features such as dynamic assignment of addresses, default routers and DNS servers help simplify remote management. 11 The first choice for the mile
12 (ATM) When the end-user PC is equipped with an ATM NIC (Network Interface Card), one can carry the over ATM up to the end-user equipment ATM NIC ISP PVC TU-C DSLAM TU-R RFC 2364 STM-1. RFC 2364 DSL. RFC 2364 ATM25 The big advantage from this system is that end-to-end ATM traffic management becomes possible (requires Winsock2) over Ethernet ATM based connection In the two previous topologies, the connections are terminated on a single PC platform at the end-user. Since most PC s today are equipped with Ethernet connection, it makes sense to terminate the as a over Ethernet connection. This allows multiple PC s sharing the same DSL connection. Ethernet ISP PVC TU-C DSLAM TU-R RFC 2516 RFC 1483 STM-1 RFC 2516 RFC 1483 DSL RFC Base-T oe oe ( over Ethernet) was standardised as RFC The first choice for the mile
13 4. The Subscriber Management System (SMS) The main tasks of a SMS (also called BAS: Broadband Access Server), are the following: QOS management Authentication Creating tunnels to different services Aggregation of large number of subscribers in those tunnels When using, a point-to-point connection is set-up. In order to accommodate efficiently multiple connections to a variety of services (in the example ISP and corporate network), a tunneling mechanisme, based on L2TP can be used. The SMS will set-up a tunnel to each of the supported services. This tunnel will accommodate the multiple connections coming from all the connected users. The advantage is that for each tunnel, only one ATM PVC is necessary. The SMS can select the right tunnel, upon the setup of the connection of the end-user. The selection can be based on the user login-name. Coporate SMS TU-C DSLAM TU-R ISP L2TP RFC 2225 STM-1 RFC 2516 RFC 1483 STM-1 RFC 2516 RFC 1483 DSL RFC Base-T L2TP oe The example above is based on the over Ethernet connectivity. The same is valid for other based topologies ( overt ATM, over USB) 13 The first choice for the mile
14 5. Other technologies Other New fast access technologies today include: Wireless Access Cable Modems Cable-modem technology Cable-modem technology uses the coax which is used for TV distribution. It allows downstream speeds up to 30 Mbps. Upstream speeds generally (depending on the used technology) are much lower. Head-end Coax Amplifier Fiber Cable Modem HFC: Hybrid Fiber Coax Topology for cable modem fast backbone access As seen on the picture, cable modem technology is based on an HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coax) network. Compared to ADSL for Internet Access, it may have following advantages and disadvantages: Advantages: Possible Access speed up to 30 Mbps Possible good price/speed ratio Disadvantages Shared medium (no guaranteed bandwidth) May require adaptations to the cable network for making it bidrectional 14 The first choice for the mile
15 6. Conclusion The high speed access methods for the near future are listed below. The table also reflects their main application domains. Max Speed Applications ADSL 640 kbps 8 Mbps Internet access POTS Cable Modem 30 Mbps (shared) Internet access Telephony (S)HDSL 2.3 Mbps Internet (professional) POTS (Cap based only) Frame-Relay access Leased Line access Campus networks Private networks (railways..) ADSL and Cable-Modems can offer asymmetrical internet access Cable Modems are most appropriate for residential use ADSL can address residential users and SME s (S)HDSL is more oriented towards medium size and bigger users (symmetrical high-speed), and can also be used for Frame-Relay and Leased Line services 15 The first choice for the mile
16 7. Glossary 2B1Q ADSL ATM ATU BAS CAP CO DSL DSLAM FITL FTTC HDSL HDSL2 IAD IDSL ISDN L2TP NIC POTS oe PSTN SDSL SHDSL SMS TCPAM TDM TU TU-C TU-R VDSL VoD VPN Modulation technology used for IDSL and certain types of HDSL equipment Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line Asynchronous Transfer Mode ADSL Termination Unit Broadband Access Server (see also SMS) Carrierless Amplitude Phase modulation, modulation technology used for certain types of HDSL equipment Central Office Digital Subscriber Line Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer Fibre In The Loop Fibre To The Curb High Speed Digital Subscriber Line American counterpart of the European SHDSL technology. Also uses the TCPAM modulation Integrated Access Device ISDN Digital Subscriber Line Internet Protocol Integrated Services Digital Network Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Network Interface Card Plain Old Telephony Service Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet Public Switched Telephony Network Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line Single pair High-speed Digital Subscriber Line Subscriber Management System (see also BAS) Trellis Coded Pulse Amplitude Modulation. New modulation technology used for G.SHDSL and HDSL2 Time Division Multiplexing Termination Unit Termination Unit Central Termination Unit - Remote Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line Video On Demand Virtual Private Network Patrick De Boeck was born in Brussels and is an engineer in electronics with a post-academic degree in telecommunications. He started his career in 1990 for the R&D department of Telindus, where he was active in the development and implementation of new modem technologies. Since 1995, he s active as a product manager for the Telindus high-speed xdsl and fibre-optic product range 16 The first choice for the mile
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Gulf Swimming is proud to present the 2017 Gold Medal Clinic featuring Elizabeth Beisel, three-time Olympian and Captain of the 2016 USA Women's Olympic Swim Team in Rio!
Register for Gold Medal Clinic and SwimPosium
When and Where
Saturday, Sept 30, 2017
10 & Under Session: 9:00 AM – Noon
11 & Over Session: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
University of Houston
4500 University Dr, Houston , TX 77204
The natatorium is located on the University of Houston campus in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center.
Driving directions to UH campus
Map to the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center
What You Need to Know
All athletes attending this year's Gold Medal Clinic will be required to bring one parent/guardian who will participate in the USA Swimming SwimPosium.
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Privacy is awesome, and not just when you're taking a shower.
As the owner of this website, I make every effort to protect the privacy of my visitors. This page explains the obligations & requirements of the user (that's you), the website (https://jenniwiltz.com), and the website owner (that's me) so we can keep as much of our sanity as possible.
This page also explains the way my website processes, stores, and protects user data and information. For the purposes of the GDPR, I am the Data Controller for this website. I am not crazy about this job title, so if you need to contact me about this policy, I would love it if you'd call me something like "Data Wrangler" or "Data Rodeo Queen."
On with the show.
Information Collected through This Site
Let's start with the basics, shall we? I only collect personal data when you choose to interact with my website. As of this writing, that includes:
- Signing up for my mailing list. I only require your email address for this, not a first or last name. (NOTE: I closed my mailing list in fall of 2019.)
- Leaving a comment on a blog post. Any personal information submitted with your comment is voluntary. If you like, you can leave a name, email address, and website URL with your comment. If you don't want to be identified, you can submit made-up information.
- Using the contact form to send me an email. Any personal information submitted through this form is voluntary. The form requires an email address and a name, but if you don't want a reply from me, you could enter a false name and email address and I'd still get your message. Every effort has been made to ensure the contact form is safe and secure, but please be aware that any use of that form is at your own risk. You know what else is done at your own risk? Telling me you had eclairs but ate them all and left none for me.If the contact form freaks you out, you can also just email me directly at jenni [at] jenniwiltz [dot] com. I will only use any information you give me to help answer any questions you may have submitted. Your details will never be shared with anyone or passed on to any third parties. That's not how I roll. Unless you submit next week's winning lotto numbers, in which case I will promptly buy a ticket with those numbers. Just saying. If you have winning numbers, you should use them for yourself.
I also collect anonymous, non-personal data when you visit my website. This happens through the use of cookies, which apparently no one discusses in their privacy policy anymore. I don't know why we all have to force you to click to an entirely separate page to read about cookies, but apparently the GDPR requires this, so there you have it. Sorry for the inconvenience. If I think about it, I'll try and find a cookie recipe to share there to make it less of a wasted click.
What Do You Do with This Information?
I'm so glad you asked. Nothing.
Just kidding.
I only use your personal data when and how the law allows me to. Specifically, I use it to respond to comments and questions delivered through my contact form, or if you signed up for my mailing list, I will email you with updates and book news. I also glance at Google Analytics from time to time to help me make decisions about improving the site.
I do not share this information. I do not use the Facebook pixel or Google AdWords or any advertising at all because REASONS. No such third-party agency has access to any information you provide to me through this site.
Security & Retention
This sounds like the name of a buddy cop show, but it's not.
I have implemented security measures to safeguard any personal data I collect. I converted this site to HTTPS so any information you provide via the contact form is now transmitted securely to me. I maintain electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable laws, including the GDPR, to protect your data from accidental loss as well as unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. That being said, no one can 100% ensure or warrant the security of any information transmitted online. I will take all reasonable steps to prevent this, but please be aware there are always risks.
For example, the contact form on my site DOES NOT store the information entered into my database. As soon as you submit that form, the entered information is only contained in the body of that email.
I only store your personal data as long a necessary to use it for the stated purposes.
- If you subscribed to my mailing list, you remain on the list until you unsubscribe…or you insult my name, which someone actually did. I promptly deleted them from my list. I dislike my name intensely, but me insulting my name and a reader insulting my name are very different things.
- I set Google Analytics to anonymize all data (this is explained in more detail on the Cookie Policy). I keep this non-personally-identifying data for 24 months.
If you live in the European Union and choose to provide any personal info, it will be processed outside the European Economic Area (such as in the United States, where I live), and this may not provide the same level of data protection as in your jurisdiction.
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You have legal rights under applicable law regarding your personal data. You may do any of the following at any time by emailing me at jenni [at] jenniwiltz [dot] com:
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- withdraw any consent you have given me regarding the processing of your personal data.
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NOTE: I closed my mailing list in fall of 2019, but I'm keeping this info on my page for people who signed up previously and happen to consult this page.
I have an email newsletter that I use to tell subscribers about new releases, additions to this website, and sometimes old jokes that I remember from middle school. If you want to subscribe, there are subscription links in various places on the site, including the sidebar of any blog post. All that's required to sign up is an email address. I will use that email address to send you VERY infrequent emails about new books and special offers. As of May 2018, the last subscriber email I sent out was over a year ago. All email subscriptions are processed through MailChimp. As of May 2018, they are fully compliant with the latest GDPR requirements. If you want to be on my mailing list but don't want to use the automated form, you can email me and give me your permission to add you to my list. I will save that email as a record of your permission.
All subscriptions and communications regarding subscription details comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Every email will have an unsubscribe link at the bottom. No personal details are shared or passed on to third parties. Period. My subscription service provider is MailChimp. Click here to read their privacy policy and terms of use.
Thanks to the lovely folks at MailChimp, the email newsletters I send you may track certain activities, including whether you opened the email and which links (if any) you clicked. This activity is stored in a MailChimp database, so I can view stats on whether I suck at mailing lists. (News flash: I do.) This information is only used to refine future email sends so I can provide you with more relevant content based on your activity. You have the right to unsubscribe or request full deletion of your information at any time. You can unsubscribe via the link in the bottom of any email I send you. You can also email me at jenni [at] jenniwiltz [dot] com to request full deletion of your subscriber information. I will then delete you from my MailChimp subscriber list.
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Sometimes I link to other websites to show you where I found interesting stuff. Although I try my best to include only safe and relevant external links, I can't control these sites' privacy policies or content. It's possible that a website I identified as safe and relevant when I created the link no longer meets that criteria. This website and its owners (that'd be me) cannot be held liable for any damages or implications caused by visiting any external links mentioned.
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This website may contain referral and/or affiliate links. The purpose of a referral/affiliate link is to reward the person who posted the link (usually monetarily) if the link clicker purchases a product at the destination URL. A common affiliate program is Amazon.com, which pays website owners like me a small commission for any items you purchase on Amazon when you click through from my site. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
If I post a referral/affiliate link, I will always specify this is the case, usually (a) immediately after the link via a parenthetical citation, and (b) at the bottom of the post containing the link, along with my other citations. Click these links at your discretion. I have no employment history or affiliation with Amazon or other affiliate program provider. I do not receive any identifying information about you. Honestly, I've never made a dime from affiliate programs, so I don't know what happens when they work. Amazon's program documentation tells me that I will only see a report of items purchased by people who clicked through from my site, and a total amount I will be paid as commission. I won't know who purchased the item or have any identifying information about them. If you click an affiliate link, the price of any items you purchase at the destination site does not change. The destination site will simply reward me with a small percentage of their profit based on your total purchase amount.
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I include social media sharing buttons on this website to help users (that's you) share my content directly from this site to selected social media platforms. My sharing buttons are NOT third-party plugin buttons, which is one more step I've made to keep your data out of the hands of unnecessary third parties. Although I would looooove for you to share my work, please use these social sharing buttons at your own risk. Be aware that the social network may track and save your request to share a web page through your account with that that social media platform. Use social media wisely and abide by all terms and conditions of use posted by the networks you wish to participate in.
EDIT: I deleted my Facebook tracking pixel as of 5/10/2018. Why? Because I never ran a campaign that used it. I do not currently run any Facebook ads at all, so I'd rather not inflict this pixel on you if I'm not going to use it. In this case, less is definitely more.
I'm leaving up the part of the policy below that dealt with the pixel in case you visited my site prior to 5/10/2018.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY, AS PIXEL IS NO LONGER USED: My site also uses Facebook's tracking pixel, which can be used to show you my ads within Facebook or Instagram. NOTE: I have never run a pixel-based ad campaign, but I might someday, so I want you to know that pixel is in place. The idea behind the pixel is that it helps me show ads to people who have visited my site and might therefore be interested in my books. I am not able to see individual information about you. I have no affiliation with Facebook. I am merely a cog in the wheel, a regular old site user and advertising customer. If you want to opt out, you can adjust your Facebook settings to tell Facebook not to use information based on your browsing activity outside of Facebook. Click here to see their help post on the topic.
I make every effort to protect the privacy of visitors to my site. However, in the vulgar vernacular, shit happens. In all your interactions with my site, and elsewhere on the web, please be aware that transmitting any sensitive or confidential information should be done with full knowledge that no electronic communications are entirely secure from interception.
Have a question or comment about this privacy policy? I'm kind of surprised you're still reading, actually. Mad props for guarding your online privacy so scrupulously!
You can send any questions or comments about this policy to me via email. Pardon the odd spacing; it's an attempt to keep bots from spamming me.
Jenni Wiltz
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I have been writing for the Best Western travel blog for four years now and we have covered an array of topics, destinations and trends. I have reported on the business and leisure categories in Canada and quoted some industry experts along the way. Today, however, I thought I 'd change it up, it may be the fact I am at home on the couch suffering through day two of a flu bug that the minus twenty five degree weather has so graciously brought us this week, but here it goes! I thought we could learn and share our quick travel recommendations and stories and then pass them on. Can this go viral! Help us out!
What is your favourite "sleeper" destination? Something off the radar that you would highly recommend.
One of my favourite destinations is Kelowna, British Columbia. It doesn't get the attention that Vancouver, Calgary, Whistler and Banff get out west but it is a true four-season gem in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Fabulous wine, skiing, golf and a great climate make it my pick for top off the radar destination. If you go check out one of my favourite hotels, the Best Western PLUS Kelowna Hotel & Suites the most environmentally friendly hotel I have ever been to, cork floors, low flush toilets, solar heating panels, it's impressive!
Give us your best airport or airline story?
In 1993, I was on a flight from Toronto to Halifax to attend my Uncle's funeral. I was alone for the flight meeting my parents who were flying there from Ottawa and shortly after take off my seat was called and I had won a trip anywhere Air Canada flies. This was obviously before 9-11 and I was ushered up to the cockpit to receive the certificate from the pilots. Seems unbelievable today I know. The pilots heard the reason for trip and asked if I wanted to stay with them for the remainder of the trip and landing, which I did. It was such a great experience during a difficult time.
Tell us your most memorable Best Western story. Where and why?
We took the kids for a quick weekend getaway to London, Ontario that is about ninety minutes south west of us and stayed at the http://www.lamplighterinn.ca
My kids still ask all the time when we are going back. The indoor pool and waterslide is so impressive and fun, we were able to bring our dog and was a perfect weekend getaway. Check out the Best Western Twitter page @BestWestern – the current header is that very property.
Share your best road trip adventure?
On a family trip as a child, my Dad, who always loves to find a bargain rented a wood paneled station wagon from a company called "Rent-a-wreck". We were in Nova Scotia and staying at his friend's cottage. It had a security alarm that we would set off every time we left the place. I can vividly recall two cop cars racing by us towards the cottage as we headed away. It honestly happened at least a half dozen times in two weeks.
Where is the one place you MUST see, your one bucket-list destination?
I still have Hawaii on my list and have yet to go. A good friend just got back and like everyone else I know who has been, he raved about it. Paradise is a word I hear a lot about Hawaii. I need to make that happen soon.
Thanks for playing along. I love hearing about people's travel related memories and I assume you do to if you are reading this blog. Take a moment, share your thoughts and pass it along. Safe travels!


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Consumers Bancorp wants to expand south with the addition of the Peoples National Bank of Mt. Pleasant. The merger would give Consumers three branches in the Jefferson, Harrison and Belmont county region.
MINERVA Consumers Bancorp wants to expand south with the addition of Peoples National Bank of Mount Pleasant.
The two banks signed a definitive agreement to Consumers to acquire the Jefferson County bank in a cash and stock deal valued at about $10.3 million, according to a press release issued late Friday.
Peoples National Bank of Mount Pleasant is based in the village of Mount Pleasant, with additional offices in Adena and Dillonvale. The bank has about $79 million in assets, loans of about $53 million and deposits of $70 million.
The planned merge still needs approval of shareholders, and faces review by government agencies.
The two banks hope to see the merger completed in the last three months of this year.
Peoples National shareholders can receive cash, shares of Consumers Bancorp stock or a combination of both in exchange for their shares. According to a news release announcing the deal, all of Peoples National's directors have agreed to vote their shares in favor of the deal. Directors own about 20 percent of Peoples National's stock.
Consumers is based in Minerva and has 15 branches in Stark, Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Summit and Wayne counties. Adding Peoples National complements that market, while broadening Consumers' presence in Jefferson County and extending it into Harrison and Belmont counties, said Ralph J. Lober, president and chief executive officer.
Peoples National opened in 1903 and through the years had built a reputation for providing outstanding customer service, Lober said. "We acknowledge that history as we look forward to continuing that tradition and to providing its customers with an expanded array of consumer and commercial loan, deposit, and wealth management products and services," he said
Robert C. Hargrave, Peoples' Chairman and CEO, said the bank is excited to combine with Consumers.
"It makes sense in the evolution of our company to partner with a financial organization that is like-minded in its philosophy of offering highly personalized customer-oriented banking services with financial capabilities to support further expansion throughout our market area," Hargrave said.
By joining Consumers, Peoples National customers will gain access to more products and services, as well as Consumers' larger lending limit. "We clearly see benefits for our customers, shareholders and employees and we look forward to joining the Consumers family," Hargrave said.
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Suzy DeYoung is the founder of La Soupe. La Soupe is a non-profit that rescues otherwise wasted produce to create delicious and highly-nutritious meals for customers, non-profits, and food-insecure families. They create soups, cassoulets, gumbos, stews and anything else that can be shared in a pot. On the weekend they create large batches of soup and deliver them to local partners who feed the hungry.
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2016 Kubota M5-111 Review
A deluxe utility tractor loaded with creature comforts
For 2016, there are two all-new M5 tractors, the 92.5 gross/76 power take-off (PTO) horsepower M5-091, and the 105.6 gross/89 PTO horsepower M5-111 subject of this review. Power for both models is by a K-CDS (Kubota-Clean Diesel Solution) V3800CR-TIEF4 four-cylinder engine displacing 230 cubic inches that is turbocharged, intercooled, has common rail injection, and uses selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology which combined with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) achieves EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4) emissions compliance. The SCR system sprays the hot exhaust stream with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which transforms the exhaust into environmentally-friendly water vapor and nitrogen. For open station tractors, rated power is at 2400 rpm, but for cab tractors that power comes at 2600 rpm. Though these technologies come with added cost and complexity, the upshot is better fuel efficiency and less noise. Kubota has also figured out how to get the DPF and SCR system located under hood for better visibility.
COMPARISON: Read our review of the 2016 New Holland T4.90
Standard transmission is an 8F / 8R with an electro-hydraulic shuttle. This drive choice comes with four synchronized speeds and a hi/low lever. Next up is a 12F / 12R transmission with six synchronized speeds, also with a hi/low lever. Top of the line is a 24F / 24R transmission with six synchronized speeds, clutchless dual speed control within those speeds, and a hi/low lever. Twelve and 24-speed transmissions can be optioned with overdrive which keeps engine rpm around 2000 for better fuel efficiency. The electro-hydraulic shuttle also has an inching feature; especially useful for aiding in attaching implements and has a feel similar to that of a half clutch.
The hydraulic system used has a capacity of 15.9 gpm for open station tractors and 17 gpm for those with cabs. This gives the Cat II three-point hitch (3PH) a lift capacity of 4630 lbs at the industry standard of 24. For more lifting ability, there is an option that increases capacity to 6063 lbs. Lower link ends telescope for ease of attachment and the outboard stabilizers telescope for quick cinching up of slack. For 3PH control, position, draft and mixed control comes standard. Using position, an operator can select the height an implement returns to with repeatable accuracy. By switching to draft, the system senses implement load and makes depth adjustments by that load. In conditions where draft control can be oversensitive, mixed, a sort of hybrid of both control systems, can dial out some of that oversensitivity. A single rear remote comes standard and the hydraulic system can support up to three (two optional).
A hydraulic independent 540 rpm PTO is standard with an option for 540E or 1000 rpm PTO. For 8 x 8 transmissions, the switch from 540 to 540E (or 1000 if so optioned) is accomplished by a lever located inside the cab. For 12 x 12 and 24 x 24 transmissions, a switchable 540/540E PTO comes standard and while running in economy mode produces 540 PTO rpm at an engine speed as low as 1519 rpm with a max engine speed of 1772 rpm. Constant speed rpm management is standard with all transmission choices. When switched on, the system uses an electronic governor to maintain constant engine rpm and prevent drops in PTO speed.
Up front, a bevel gear front axle provides increased durability and a tightened turning radius (13.8 without the use of brakes). The front differential also has limited slip for better traction and control in slippery conditions.
COMPARISON: Read our review of the 2016 Massey Ferguson 4710
Climb up into what Kubota calls its Ultra Grand Cab II (there are steps on both sides and wide opening doors) and youll find a spacious cockpit with plenty of glassed area and near unobstructed 360-degree views. The floor is flat and the steering column adjusts for operator comfort as well as to move up and out of the way for easy egress. There is a glass sunroof, which if it slid open as with many automobiles, we would call it a moonroof. The sunroof gives great visibility of the loader bucket, even in the highest lift position, and comes with a sliding screen to shade from the suns glare and heat. A high back bucket seat with head and armrests comes standard (air ride optional) and is adjustable for operator weight. All control levers and switches are found on the right side with the exception of the 4WD lever (24 / 24 transmissions get switch control) and everything falls an arms length away. There is even enough room for an instructor seat (optional). And speaking of seats, Kubota has put the HVAC system under the seat for better headroom and improved cabin circulation.
With many M5 tractors sized perfectly for loader work, the Kubota LA1854 loader is the perfect complement. Using a four-bar linkage to increase curl and dump angles, the quick-mount attach/detach loader can lift 3990 lbs to a max height of 145.7 with a dump clearance of 110.6 in the height position. In the power position, the loader can lift 4144 lbs to a max height of 131.9 with a dump clearance of 94.7. Bucket choices are between a 72 wide (19.4 cubic foot) or 84 (22.6 cubic foot) with skid-steer compatible coupling with a Euro-style quick coupler optional. Cycle times are 4.2 seconds to full raise, 2.9 seconds to full lower, 2.4 seconds full curl, and 2.2 seconds full dump. As many have come to appreciate, the loader can cycle in two directions (think curl and lift or dump and lower) at the same time.
The Kubota M5-111 measures 101.2 high by 79.1 wide and 155.9 long and rides on an 88.6 wheelbase. Ground clearance for the 7033-pound tractor (4WD) is 19.7. A 4WD M5-111 with 24-speed transmission and cab carries a MSRP of $67,910. Optioned as our test tractor (air ride plus instructor seat, dual speed PTO, rear wiper/washer, electronic rear defogger, LA1854 loader with 72 bucket, high capacity alternator, rearview mirror and mid mount lights), the MSRP creeps up to $77,043.
For an agribusiness in the market for a nimble and capable 105-horsepower tractor with deluxe creature comforts, the Kubota M5-111 would be well worth consideration.


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Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
From DNA folds offering ways to predict diabetes, to new funding for harnessing the power of quantum science, here is some quick-read news from across the College.
DNA folding offers diabetes insights
The way your DNA folds and loops inside your cells could be used to predict your risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
The findings come from research published in Nature Genetics, in which Imperial researchers analysed DNA from insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas, looking at how their DNA is folded.
Previous research uncovered a number of single 'letter' changes to DNA, called 'SNPs', are implicated in T2D.
But the Imperial team, led by Prof. Jorge Ferrer, found that that many SNPs are located in regions of DNA that form loops, placing them closer to specific genes, which they can then influence the activity of, affecting diabetes risk.
Dr Ines Cebola, from the Department of Medicine, said the findings bring us "closer to precision medicine in type 2 diabetes".
Read more at Imperial NIHR BRC website.
Brazilian health focus
Brazil's unified healthcare system turned 30 last year, but much has changed since it's inception.
In a review of the changing social, political and economic landscape influencing the Brazilian model, an international team explains that while it has improved health and wellbeing in Brazil and reduced health disparities, these gains are fragile.
Looking ahead, they highlight a number of key recommendations to keep the system on track.
Dr Thomas Hone, from Imperial's School of Public Health, one of the authors, says: "The SUS system has had a huge impact on public health in Brazil and has been a model for Latin America. But the government needs to nurture and protect its healthcare system to sustain these improvements and make sure people aren't being left behind."
Read the full review in The Lancet.
Speaking out
Imperial is the first university to pledge its support for LGBT STEM day. The day, held by Pride in STEM last Friday, aims to raise awareness and increase support for LGBTQ+ people in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) who continue to struggle to openly be themselves.
Researchers from Imperial and Digital Science put on an evening to celebrate the day and raise further awareness. The sold out evening in Balham featured a range of talks from scientists who identify as LGBTQ+ and a 'pub queerz'. They raised £190 for LGBTQ+ charities and attracted an audience comprising about twenty percent allies.
Dr Kirk Taylor who co-ran the event said: "This was particularly important as speaking to people outside of the community helps break down the stigma around lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues".
The event was supported by Imperial 600, Digital Science, and the National Heart and Lung Institute.
Disability Confident Leader
Imperial has been granted Disability Confident Leader status. The College has been a Disability Confident Employer since 2016. The leader status means the College has been externally assessed by the Business Disability Forum and will act upon recommendations to further disability inclusivity.
Imperial's new commitments include reviewing the information on support offered to disabled applicants, rolling out a new reasonable adjustment process, and building a stronger more active Able@Imperial network to help enhance the engagement around disability.
Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. The scheme has taken over from the previous Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme.
Tackling global challenges
Imperial has joined the U7 Alliance, a group of more than 50 international universities, to discuss ways to address the most pressing global challenges.
The first global summit at Sciences Po in Paris brought university leaders – including Imperial's President Gast – together to pledge commitments around five major themes; the key role of universities in a global world; climate change, biodiversity and cleaner energy; inequality and polarised societies; technological transformations; and community engagement and impact.
The commitments will be presented to French President Emmanuel Macron – who hosted the university leaders – among the broader G7 discussions later in the year.
Quantum imaging
Imperial is part of a £28m grant awarded to the UK Quantum Technology Hub in Quantum Imaging, QuantIC. Led by the University of Glasgow, QuantIC focuses on harnessing the power of quantum science for applications in imaging by creating multidimensional cameras operating across a range of wavelengths, time scales and length scales.
Central to Imperial's contribution is the 'Digistain' technology pioneered by Professor Chris Phillips and his team in the Department of Physics. Digistain uses invisible mid-infrared light to photograph tissue slices to improve cancer diagnosis, and the new grant will help develop this technology further.
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Renowned for his architectural flair for designing contemporary art galleries and museums, Kulapat Yantrasast worked closely with legendary architect Tadao Ando (CPP ARC's 2012 Neutra Award medalist) on international projects such as the Armani/Teatro in Milan and the Fondation Francois Pinault pour l'Art Contemporain in Paris before founding his practice wHY in 2003. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and the Artists' Committee of the Americans for the Arts.
Named one of the 100 Most Powerful People in the Art World by Art+Auction Magazine in its 2012 Power 100 edition, Yantrasast has publicly described himself as a "matchmaker between art and people" (Deezen, 12/04/18). His recent projects include overseeing the major renovation of galleries The Met in New York, the revitalization of Kentucky's historic Portland Warehouse District near Louisville, and the reinvisioning of the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple in Los Angeles. Among his notable projects are:
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Stronger firearm rules will help protect us all
Terrorism is once again on the rise in Europe, with soft targets at the greatest risk; new firearm regulations will help prevent guns reaching terrorists, writes Julian King.
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We are living in dangerous times. Terrorism is once again on the rise, reaching levels not seen in Europe for decades. Those who seek to harm us are executing ever more cowardly attacks on soft targets including airports, Christmas markets and summer festivals; anywhere that innocent families gather for pleasure and relaxation.
Many good people are working around the clock to thwart terrorist attacks - I know this because I meet many of them and we are all safer as a result of their dedication and professionalism.
However, the people charged with defending us need to be equipped with the tools that are most relevant and effective to the challenges we face.
- Tomasz W. Stępień: Was the revision of the EU firearms directive worth the effort?
- Vicky Ford: Parliament has made significant improvements to EU firearms directive
- Stephen A. Petroni: EU Parliament should reject firearms directive
- Robert Iswaszkiewicz: Firearms proposals will penalise law-abiding citizens
We can, and must, do more in response to the terrorist murders of more than 130 people across Europe last year. We must also be certain that we have learned lessons from each of the attacks in which they died. The same vulnerabilities that placed the victims in harm's way must not be used again by terrorists, or indeed by anybody intent on causing harm.
At the end of last year, based on hard experience and the bitter lessons learned from recent attacks, we revised our firearms directive. We agreed new measures designed to squeeze the space in which the terrorists operate.
These included new, stricter rules on legally held firearms, ensuring that the most lethal weapons that terrorists may want to use are taken out of civilian hands.
Deactivated, acoustic and alarm weapons, which were used in the Paris attacks in January 2015, will now fall under the scope of the new measures and therefore will be regulated in future.
Clearer rules have also been agreed on marking and registering fi rearms to improve their traceability. This will provide assurances for legal gun owners that their weapons cannot be used with impunity should they be stolen.
Our objective is to raise the level of security for all citizens. I know that there are citizens that pursue hobbies involving firearms, who have no intention of allowing them to fall into the wrong hands.
The Commission's aim is not to deprive hunters, sport shooters or collectors from enjoying their pastimes. However, we must take the appropriate measures to address all risks to public security.
To give just one example of the level of threat, Spanish police in collaboration with Europol recently successfully concluded a major operation where 10,000 firearms were seized and five arrests made.
The crime gang they busted had acquired a significant amount of these firearms in auctions and from other legal entities. Many of the weapons had been deactivated but were retooled in the gang's own workshop.
Reinforcing the rules around the acquisition and possession of legal firearms goes hand in hand with putting an end to illegal fi rearms trafficking.
In this context, the EU recently agreed with the Western Balkan countries to jointly reinforce the fight against illegal firearms trafficking.
This comprehensive approach, covering both legal and illegal firearms is vital; terrorists want to harm all of us.
Nobody has anything to fear from tighter regulation of firearms except those who would seek to use them for criminal or terrorist purposes.
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A Zebra poses a new challenge for Blenheim's grass roots riders
The Fidelity Blenheim International Horse Trials (6-9 September 2012) has unveiled a new fence which will feature in this year's arena-based 'Eventer Challenge' competitions for grass roots riders. The jump has been designed by nine year old schoolgirl and eventing fan, Ellen Coles.
Ellen came up with the idea for a brand new Zebra-themed show jump, as her entry in the 'Design a Show Jump' competition held at last year's horse trials. The competition challenged local school children to create a new fence to be used as part of the 'Eventer Challenge' competitions including the popular Tri-Zone arena-based event for BE 100 competitors, for which entries open on 1st May. It was part of an initiative to involve children in sport and resulted in over 200 local schoolchildren coming to the event in 2011.
Ellen, from Garsington Primary School, near Blenheim, is a major fan of the sport and already has an enviable collection of autographs and pictures of herself with some famous event riders. During the unveiling of her fence, she was able to add international Event Rider, Michael Jackson, to her list when he made a return trip to Blenheim Palace to 'test drive' the fence on Carole Mortimer's Jagganath.
Michael and Jagganath came 6th in the 8 and 9 year old horse CIC*** at Blenheim in 2011 and are aiming to be back in 2012 to contest the CCI***. "Blenheim is a great event and I am looking forward to seeing the new cross country fences and layout that I know they have planned for this year," said Michael.
This year the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials will be held on 6th – 9th of September with a packed programme which not only includes the CCI*** and 8 and 9 year old CIC*** international eventing classes but also the Eventer Challenge Classes for Pony Clubs, Riding Clubs and BE 100 competitors plus a full schedule of demonstrations and displays, a wide range of shopping opportunities and children's attractions, craft marquee and a food and drink hall.
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Global Warming Facts
If you regularly watch television, surf the internet, or listen to the radio, there is a good chance that you have heard about global warming.
Press and media outlets have elevated the issue in the public consciousness through their increased coverage. Being concerned about the issue is something that many of us are, thanks in part to the continuing debate and disagreements over the issue. After all, so much is at stake for our future family members.
Fighting against global warming does not have to take a lot of effort or money out of your pocket. There is entirely too much emphasis placed on vehicles and appliances that are energy efficient. Every little bit helps, and if you do not have the budget for the big items, there are less expensive ways to become proactive.
Your home is the key to helping you combat global warming.
If you are not using an electrical appliance, such as your computer, shut it off. As an added bonus, your electricity bill will decrease, saving you money as you help out future generations.
Reducing electrical usage by turning off all the lights and appliances is simple. This is not only a free way to help out, but you can also save money at the same time!
Another way you can help is by making sure your thermostat is not turned up too high so enjoy the comfort of wearing a sweater instead. The amount of reduction in toxicity your home produces can be substantial with a change in just a few degrees.
Many people do not understand the benefits to using energy efficient light bulbs, or how that differs from traditional ones. Another benefit that many users of these energy efficient light bulbs discover is an increased amount of savings on their electric bills.
A typical energy efficient bulb can operate for a year or two, making them last much longer than traditional light bulbs. Depending on where you shop, you may be able to buy these lights for around five dollars per multi-pack.
The contributions to combating global warming are not constricted to homeowners, as renters can help to. If you feel cold air sneaking into your house when it shouldn't, speak to your landlord about making window repairs.
Though many people hesitate to bring items such as the hot water heater or insulating blanket up to their landlord, these tips can result in saving him or her money in the long run.
Not everyone can afford to buy an energy efficient vehicle such as a hybrid, and those people can still help out by examining their day to day transportation habits. First, examine how often you drive and if those drives are really necessary.
Could you walk, join a carpool, or take public transportation instead?
If you want to help fight global warming, you can easily do so by choosing to simply not drive three times you normally would during the week.
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