Archive for August, 2006



Real Simple Magazine’s Kris Connell Offers Pointers

Published on August 30, 2006

Real Simple Magazine’s Kris Connell Offers PointersCBS News - Replace a top-loading washing machine with a front-loader, which generally uses 50 percent less energy and a third less water. With savings of as much as 40 cents a load, it will pay for itself in six years and should last for ten. Consider replacing […]


Canine nurse Connie to the rescue

Published on August 29, 2006

Canine nurse Connie to the rescueSeaford Today, UK - Aug 21, 2006… has finished eating.’. Connie’s other amazing tricks include loading and unloading the washing machine. The perfect pooch’s skills …
New spin on dirty laundryStaunton News Leader, VA - Aug 13, 2006… just bought the mate to my beloved bone-colored, jet-powered, front-loading washer … To tell you the […]


A soap opera worth avoiding

Published on August 28, 2006

A soap opera worth avoidingCincinnati Post, OH - Aug 16, 2006… The problem, he said, was the cheap detergent pellets we were buying at a warehouse store. … “That’s not for dishwashers, that’s for washing dishes in the sink. …
At least 2 cheers for a city clerk and 1 for the doggie deodorantDaily Breeze, CA - Jul 31, […]


Karen Tislow: Simplifying hair care

Published on August 27, 2006

Karen Tislow: Simplifying hair careJournal and Courier, IN - Aug 26, 2006… Back in the flip days, no such appliance existed for home use. My hair care routine was a once a week washing, followed by rolling my hair on two-inch wide …
Best Buy Studies Acquisitions in China to Catch Gome (Correct)Bloomberg - Aug 4, 2006… products […]


BUSINESS: American Eagle Has a New Niche on Its Mind

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BUSINESS: American Eagle Has a New Niche on Its MindHuntingtonNews.Net - If an American Eagle Outfitters store is a teen with fun friends and preppy clothes, the company’s new chain sounds like a well-traveled adult more interested in new ideas and experiences than taking suits to the dry cleaner. The persona the
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Recycling efforts at car washes assist in conservation 

Published on August 26, 2006

Recycling efforts at car washes assist in conservation That crunch under your shoes may not be June Bugs. It too often is what formerly was supple, green grass, which has slowly faded because of prolonged drought conditions and restrictions on outdoor watering.
Trouble in Carlyle’s Paradise  The private equity firm’s investment in Hawaiian Telecom is proving […]


Publishers Oppose Google Plan To Post Books Online 

Published on August 25, 2006

Publishers Oppose Google Plan To Post Books Online If it is really true that Google is going to digitize the roughly 9 million books in the libraries of Stanford University, then you can be sure that the folks who brought you the world’s most ambitious search engine will come, in due time, for call number E169 […]


Matsushita profit rises 7 percent

Published on August 24, 2006

Matsushita profit rises 7 percentHouston Chronicle, United States - Jul 26, 2006… Strong sales of washing machines and refrigerators, meanwhile, helped offset sluggish sales of air conditioners and lifted home appliance sales by 2 percent. …
Offense needs to push forwardFort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Aug 20, 2006… to washing machines (4-5-1). In FC Dallas’ most recent match, […]


Strange household cleaning tips

Published on August 22, 2006

Strange household cleaning tipsphillyBurbs.com, PA - Jul 27, 2006… It’s just the detergent being washed off the roof, and it’s generally harmless to the … Here’s a tip for washing windows: if you’re washing both the inside and …
Camp provides Many Blessings for inner city kidsBedford Bulletin, VA - Jul 27, 2006… The children painted them with a […]


Call Centers on Alert for Pandemics

Published on August 21, 2006

Call Centers on Alert for PandemicsLos Angeles Times - Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent hand washing whenever there is potential for the spread India’s largest information technology company, Tata Consultancy Services, said it has contingency plans to shift work from
iRobot Fights for FreedomMotley Fool - In the longer […]


Topic: Husbands and housework

Published on August 20, 2006

Topic: Husbands and housework Raising Kids - Hubby takes DD to nursery on his way to work which gives me about half an hour to do bits and pieces in the house like ironing, tidying, loading washing machine and washing up before I go to work. He then gets home about 4.30 and prepares dinner […]


Guimaras oil spill could get worse 

Published on August 19, 2006

Guimaras oil spill could get worse The massive oil spill in Guimaras could get much worse without urgent help to lift a sunken tanker, still loaded with fuel, off the ocean floor, officials said Thursday.
Fight versus oil spill to cost gov’t P700-M It is still not clear if the budget will be taken from the national coffers […]


Washer/dryer 

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Washer/dryer Combining two machines in one with the latest trend in laundry fashion - the front loading washing machine - Equator Appliances has come out with an all-in-one washer and dryer. The appliance has 2 cubic feet of capacity, can wash and dry your clothes in less than 4 hours and because of its design, requires […]


Action 9: Name Brands Aren t Always Best

Published on August 18, 2006

Action 9: Name Brands Aren t Always BestWSOCtv.com, NC - Jul 18, 2006Laura Fisher had come to hate washing clothes at home because of her new $600 Maytag washing machine. … Before you buy any new home appliance, do your homework. …
Washer/dryerSunHerald.com, MS - Jul 21, 2006… latest trend in laundry fashion - the front loading washing machine […]


Who Needs Harvard? 

Published on August 17, 2006

Who Needs Harvard? 
Four Afghan students ‘missing’ in Kerala : The Kerala police were on alert following reports that four Afghan nationals studying in the state were missing.


Find courage to act

Published on August 16, 2006

Find courage to actOrlando Sentinel - I can list several problems having to do with environmental mistakes that we have the technology to address right now. The big from old mines and other properties that have been contaminated to keep the stuff from seeping into the aquifer, or washing
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Luxury Appliances For Less

Published on August 15, 2006

Luxury Appliances For LessWJACtv.com, PA - Jul 20, 2006… that testers looked at was the washing machine. The Institute’s favorite was from GE. “It uses less energy and saves water over top loading machines,” says …
Spin cycleDenver Post, CO - Aug 6, 2006… “Everything is laundered to perfection,” she says, loading a giant … laundry style is vintage […]


Clean up on your energy bill with cold-water laundry 

Published on August 14, 2006

Clean up on your energy bill with cold-water laundry I t is hot, hot, hot outside. Air conditioning bills are going sky-high. It just makes sense to save energy every way we can. We use energy every time we do the laundry. Kids get extra dirty during the summer, so we have lots of extra wash […]


Move against cheating traders

Published on August 13, 2006

Move against cheating tradersNation Multimedia, Thailand - Jul 30, 2006… Products that were found to have been adjusted in such a manner included soap, shampoo, detergent, dish-washing liquid and snacks. …
Finding a small mower to replace old faithfulNewsday, NY - Jul 25, 2006… You might try washing away the stickiness with a 50-50 solution (equal amounts) of white […]


ENERGY: Villagers air protests at wind turbine plans 

Published on August 12, 2006

ENERGY: Villagers air protests at wind turbine plans FURIOUS residents have launched a campaign to stop seven 100m tall wind turbines being built near their village.
MAKING A SPLASH WITH PANACHE With showerheads like these, youll want to rinse and repeat. And repeat. More homeowners are replacing their wishy-washy nozzles with rain-simulating flatheads, spalike body sprays and multifunctional […]