Six Little (Christmas-related) Things that Make Me Happy

I think I've said it here before but I'm absolutely awful when it comes to replying to blog tags ... next to my lit-up Christmas tree, drinking a holiday-themed drink from Starbucks while my air-conditioner is on full blast. Holiday-themed drinks from Starbucks are nice, but I don't like them [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 03:16:00

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Whoa. Aaay!

I was just informed via a Facebook status comment that the projected low temperature for Minneapolis this evening (negative 20 degrees) ... it myself. After all, I fixed my car's air conditioner and went all Rosie-the-Riveter on my garage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:25:00

ROAD TRIP REMINISCING

The Single Sidekick, The Neighbour and I while out on Saturday night after an intensely boozy lunch were cheersing each other on a road trip well ... was in abundance and air conditioners unheard of. The three of us were booked into a 3 bed square [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 11:08:00

The Bungalow@DamaiJanuary 13, 2009

I just realised that we never shared photos of what the Bungalow@Damai looks like! ... not to have to turn on the air conditioner all the time.On the top right hand corner are two photos ... a big green area next to us to help clean the air and have a sense of sanctuary even in the middle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 07:19:59

TV Tonight: Skinny Paper

(TV Tonight, Tuesday, November 25th, 2008) ... Veneer (DIY, 5:00 pm) Deconstructed: Air Conditioner, Electric Toothbrush, Tire, and Turntable (Science ... .  We also have dueling Extremes again. All times are central. Machinery of the Past (RFD-TV, 8:00 pm [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 15:00:10

Merry Christmas!! [Darleen Click]

It’s 7:30 am here on the leftcoast. So Cal is having a rare rainy Christmas, my little part of it is 47 degrees. I am happy about that since we have so many 80 degree ones (and when the house is stuffed with people and the kitchen is stuffed with cooking, on goes the air conditioner). I’m the only one awake [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 15:33:14

Winner of Apartment Project of the Year

The Esplanade is a high quality, strata titled residential building comprising 63 apartments ranging in size from 65m2 to 800m2; ... has been fitted out with Miele stainless steel appliances, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioners, and central [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 08:41:20

Life. Unscripted.

Someone is coughing upstairs. It's the kind that's dry and unproductive. Which may me a good thing ... and natural air conditioner to her rear end. I warned her. Twice. And it must have been a nice [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:29:52

Presenting on Social Media

I gave my presentation on social media/web 2.0 to the Institute of Outdoor Drama Conference Friday. I think it went pretty well ... and ask him for the story he tells about how the air conditioner ended the “porch culture” [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 01:34:33

Rain Rain.

Last night I headed over to Kundi's for snacking, chatting, and of course, knitting. :) ... ! :) Our air conditioner is broken again. I know most of you reading this are in beyond freezing weather [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:31:00

Alternative energy nice but ultimately unreliable

Today's editorial argues that like or or not, our communities really need that Santee Cooper coal-fired generating plant: Listen to the S.C ... heat pumps and air conditioners, for instance), the coal plant would not be necessary. Most readers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 13:53:44

150 Make It Right Homes Get Omnistat2 Thermostat

The Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans is recognized as one of the areas where Hurricane Katrina inflicted the most damage ... automation device for heaters and air-conditioners. Users can set desired temperatures for different [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:46:31

Creative Challenge: Eye of the Beholder

via Will Merydith Despite the photo, this challenge really has nothing to do with Dungeons and Dragons. But I think I’m hilar anyway ... for the hum of your air conditioner, or the arrangement of the bricks outside your house. Take a photo, write [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:03:25

Piezoelectrics Promise To Create Energy from Everything

Wouldn't it be great if your cell phone or mp3 player could charge itself? What if your house could generate electricity from the noise of the cars on the road? Or if the waste heat generated by your air conditioner could help put a dent in that expensive summer electric [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 20:09:56

Annoying Customer

A customer was continually bothering the waiter in a restaurant; first, he’d asked that the air conditioning be turned up because he was too hot, ... the waiter with a smile. “We don’t even have an air conditioner.” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:45:28

Percentage of power from proposed new nuclear reactors in Georgia would go out of state

The Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday resumes a second round of hearings into whether Georgia Power should raise its rates sooner, ... resources to provide air conditioners and power tv's in Alabama and Florida. I don't think a lot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:55:00

And the winners are ...

So, it's taken me FOREVER to decide just whose present was the WORST (or best, although "OMG, WTF, what the hell were they thinking" outweighed "OMG! ... an air conditioner -- then being told they couldn't afford to install it!). And then some were "I love [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 21:04:54

The First Of Many!

I am writing this at 9:55am on Sunday morning to post tomorrow (Monday). Typically, the McFamily would be in church ... if the air conditioner goes out, what model number the vacuum filters are, account numbers to various [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:13:37

Ottawa’s Cool Plan to Use White Snow For Green Energy

Officials in Ottawa are considering a cool plan to use the ‘cold energy’ stored in snow as a source of renewable energy in public buildings across ... hungry, air conditioners. Read more of this story » [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 16:58:23

London Election Coverage 1 am

The hard thing about time differences is that over here it is already tomorrow and yet the time on the East Coast is 8pm ... to turn on the air conditioners correctly. Most of the guests sip white wine and try to network amongst [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 01:43:03

Just Listed - Downtown St. Charles

1205 Edwards, St. Charles         Look at all the updates: hardwood floors on entire first floor, updated kitchen cabinets. Kitchen island with breakfast bar. Brand new roof. Furnace, central air conditioner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:47:23

Guides, Materials, and Green Links

There are a lot of sites and companies that are promoting green products and technologies ... drywall. Buildings Without Air Conditioners: The Latest in Energy Efficiency Food for thought [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:16:33

Whole Unit For Rent (Condo/HDB/Apt) All Location Near MRT

Whole Unit For Rent Studio, 2, 3 & 4-Bedroom Units (Condominium, Apartment & HDB) ... Condo at River Valley Close, 3+1 $3,800, 1250 sqf, fully furnished with new air conditioner, pool view ... from Orchard Road and yet is also close to Clarke Quay, Mohamed Sultan entertainment belt and the Central [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:17:59

On Demand Energy Savings

I was wondering about a program offered through my local electric company ... when everyone’s air conditioner is running continually. But the capacity that’s needed for peak demand isn’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 23:06:06

Saving Energy and Money on Heating Water for Your Home

Nearly everyone I know is looking to save their hard earned money in these rough economic times ... appliances, and air conditioner units, they have been changing over to Tankless Water Heaters as well. How [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:23:04

Thanh Nien Daily: A local architect famous for his bamboo designs wants to popularize buildings made of all-natural materials.

Award-winning architect Vo Trong Nghia says the best building designs use nature to their advantage. Nghia’s Wind and Water Cafe, which is built almost entirely of bamboo and uses a central pond as a natural air conditioner, was selected as one of 2008’s Best Global Designs at the International [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:31:21

As promised, a weight post...

Well, it looks like I picked a bad week to start my weight control efforts.. ... the system before Summer (it is also the Air conditioner) but for now, just a little added stress.I didn't [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:53:00

Rumors of solar-powered Toyota Prius seem fishy

There have been rumors circulating recently that Toyota is working on an electric car (a redesigned Prius, presumably) ... panels on the roof to help run, say, the radio or air conditioner or electric windows, and increase [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 20:05:53

Dreams, Reality, and Life – A Pigeon’s Autobiography!

The story of the dove that raised her two chicks alone…of the three-legged monkey…of the one-legged pigeon…these stories make me wonder if we should ... a window air-conditioner at the seventh floor of a high-rise building. My mom had laid two beautiful [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:59:01

SolFocus' New Module Promises to Break Records

Solfocus, whose technology focuses 500x the normal strength of sunlight onto tiny bits of ultra-efficient (ultra-expensive) ... exactly when it's needed...when air conditioners are running full blast. So the race to make solar [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 05:53:34

10 Green Options for Black Friday

Black Friday –- the day after Thanksgiving, and one of the busiest shopping days of the year — might be a bit darker this year ... they are. You’ll be able to see if you need a new Energy Star air conditioner or fridge…next [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 05:00:28

10 Green Options for Black Friday

Black Friday –- the day after Thanksgiving, and one of the busiest shopping days of the year — might be a bit darker this year ... they are. You’ll be able to see if you need a new Energy Star air conditioner or fridge…next [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 05:00:57

2010 Prius Offers 50mpg

Even when gas prices have come down to saner levels, ... "at low speeds for about a mile, if conditions permit." In addition, the 2010 Prius boasts the first air conditioner in the world that operates on battery power alone - neat! Permalink: 2010 Prius [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:01:22

The success story of Richard Branson

Growing Up Branson dropped out of school in 1967 at the age of 16 and started a magazine called Student ... companies encompassing everything from filmmaking to air conditioner cleaning. Though he was making [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:11:53

The American Consumer Need To Learn How To Save

The world is changing. The American consumer has been the backbone of the global economy for the last quarter of a century ... dream: to buy an air conditioner to give her family relief from the dusty heat that each summer [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 13:49:20

New 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Unveiled in Detroit

Toyota unveils the third-generation  Prius hybrid at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show ... consumption, made viable by a refined air conditioner. Optional LED headlights also use fewer ... the ventilation approach. When parked, it will use solar sway to run fress air through the vents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:32:24

Fixing an Ice-Frozen Heat Pump / Air Conditioner

About a week ago, we awoke to a horrible grinding sound coming from our outside compressor unit for our heating system ... , the fan chilled the air just enough that the rain froze to the unit and then built up overnight [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:00:12

Oh Oh.......

You know when its time to address your inner nerd when you are sitting in front of the air-conditioner opposite your daughter, both nursing lap tops and you are commenting on each others blogs, while [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:30:00

Edexcel is determined to Phail Us.

I'm positive of it. EDEXCEL IS EVIL. So much for *Last Paper should be the Easiest to Predict*The papers are SO unpredictable ... to help you. In fact, the lecturers have made sure that the Air Conditioners properly Cryogenise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:51:00

A Small Metal Square Amid the Ashes

Jonathan Reyes is 7 and lives in Sylmar in Southern California—-his family lost their house in the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County ... and pieces of their home crackled underneath their footsteps. Pieces of an air conditioner [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 22:03:55

Youth Vote? What Youth Vote?

—Jack M. This is going to be a personal observation of my voting experiences from Friday ... . I saw Whites. I was in line behind a blue collar democrat (a guy who fixes air conditioners [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 17:37:22

The liturgical year

I walked into the church for vigil Mass this weekend to see the Advent wreath at the front of the sanctuary ... day of the year. Thanks to air conditioners and heaters, winters and summers no longer impact life [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 14:32:56

Cold Weather

I love the fact that during nights we don't need the electric fan or air conditioner anymore because its cold enough already.However, I feel its just too cold at times. Its pretty windy too..although [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:41:43

Don’t tempt burglar by leaving your tech ‘toys’ out in vehicle (The Conroe Courier)

I remember when I was growing up the most popular accessories on a vehicle were an automatic transmission and an air conditioner. Times have changed. In our digital technology age, items like GPS [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:58:30

Five Ways to Cut Energy Usage & Save Money Around the House

by katie George It takes unimaginable amounts of energy to power the United States, and the needs is constantly growing ... the air conditioner on with the windows open, heating or cooling a house with poor insulation is both [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 18:11:24

Five Ways to Cut Energy Usage & Save Money Around the House

by katie George It takes unimaginable amounts of energy to power the United States, and the needs is constantly growing ... the air conditioner on with the windows open, heating or cooling a house with poor insulation is both [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 22:34:16

Five Ways to Cut Energy Usage & Save Money Around the House

by katie George It takes unimaginable amounts of energy to power the United States, and the needs is constantly growing ... the air conditioner on with the windows open, heating or cooling a house with poor insulation is both [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 22:37:33

'Considerate' neighbour distributes flyer about his air con cleaning

"STOMPer Chan received this flyer on his gate grille, informing him that his neighbour on the fifteenth floor was planning to clean his air conditioner and wondered if the town council allowed such washing to be done." [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 08:11:00

Chew On This, Kudlowite

Boy, I’d really hate being net long right now. I really, really would feel uncomfortable—no joke ... contract maker of electronics. Hisense Group, a state- owned air conditioner and refrigerator maker [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 07:04:17

It's hot in heeerrrrrrr

Ask my family, I'm SUCH a baby when it comes to being cold ... so, decided to take my air conditioner out of my window. It has been there since summer '07 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:03:00

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