By the Numbers: National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s DEVap could slash air-conditioning energy use

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 24-06-2010

50-90 percent

Amount by which a new process invented by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory can cut air-conditioning energy use compared with today's most efficient air conditioners. Known as a "Desiccant-Enhanced eVaporative," or DEVap, air conditioner, the unit uses membranes, evaporative cooling, and liquid desiccants (to remove humidity from cooled air). Read more details about DEVap from the NREL, part of the U.S. Department of Energy. The illustration at the end of this post depicts how the DEVap cooling core uses water and
liquid desiccant to draw in outside air and exhaust some it while
returning cool, dry air to the space being cooled.

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7 crib manufacturers offer immobilation kits, other repairs

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 24-06-2010

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced seven manufacturers are offering free repair kits and other solutions to repair another 2 million cribs after at least 16 reports of babies getting trapped, in one case requiring hospitalization.

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The Weight Loss Rollercoaster

Filed Under (Uncategorized) by Admin on 24-06-2010

With the beginning of the new year we’re all looking for ways to start our new dieting programs and cut back a few extra pounds for that beach body in the summer. The thing we must remember though is that if we are looking to lose weight fast and keep it off effectively, then we need to change the way we operate our daily lives. Let me explain what I mean a little bit further.

Many people who start off looking to lose weight fast often give up or quit in there programs rather early because of the lack of results. What happens then is that they come across some new program that sounds so much promising and they give that a shot. That program fails as well. They go about their lives for two or three more months until another weight loss program comes around. They purchase this program and the same thing happens, they give up after they see minimal results. This my friends, is what we call the weight loss roller coaster ride.

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In patent-infringement suit over blender containers, Blendtec wins $11 million award from Vita-Mix

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 23-06-2010

Blendtec Vitamix Blenders Patent

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Best product loyalty programs: Consumer Websites of the Week

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 23-06-2010

One of the secrets of saving money with coupons is to abandon product loyalty. You buy the variety of shampoo that’s on sale when you have a coupon for it, bringing the price way, way down.

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Acid Alkaline Diet Review - Understanding The Ph Balanced Diet

Filed Under (Uncategorized) by Admin on 23-06-2010

This Acid Alkaline Diet review starts with the basics. It was pioneered by Dr. Robert Young, and was devised after studying the eating habits of… our ancestors!

Yes history tends to repeat itself;)

The idea was to see what was the difference in their diet from ours, that may be causing a recent epidemic of obesity. The results found that we eat too many foods that are acidic and not near enough food that are alkaline. They conclude that our bodies are being thrown OFF BALANCE by the acid waste accumulation, causing our organs to malfunction.

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EPA delays enforcement of certification aspect of Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 22-06-2010

EPA Lead Renovation Repair Painting Rule

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REI to open new outdoors store in Columbia

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 22-06-2010

Outdoor store REI said it is opening a new store in Columbia this fall.

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Julia Miller, Health News and Acai Berry - The Mysterious Connection

Filed Under (Uncategorized) by Admin on 22-06-2010

In the last few weeks we have received numerous emails about Julia Miller - a health news reporter - who investigated the weight loss benefits of the Acai Berry. We have heard so much about the Acai Berry and claims that it could help you lose weight, that we were excited to learn that a health news reported had some testing on the supplement. Unforunately, as we investigated further we learned that Julia Miller was not who she claimed to be.

Some Background on the Acai Berry

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Understanding Nutrition Labels - Important Information

Filed Under (Uncategorized) by Admin on 22-06-2010

If you see me shopping, you may be puzzled by one thing I do on a regular basis…read nutrition labels prior to purchase. I’ve been known to spend ten minutes choosing exactly which product will do what I want in the healthiest fashion. That means I read the labels, compare the options and sometimes decide it’s safer to make it myself from scratch.

I do this for two reasons. One is to make sure it’s going to fit into our dietary needs. If the calorie count is too high and there isn’t a good reason for that, I often put it back on the shelf. The other is to be sure it’s going to fit our medical needs. Is it something we’re allergic to? How about fat content? If the answer doesn’t fit these needs, I don’t buy it.

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