Whether it’s running the heat during the winter or cooling off with air conditioning over the summer, energy is one of the most important expenses when it comes to homeownership. Heating alone uses more energy and costs more money than any other system — typically making up roughly 42% of your entire utility bill. According to […]
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A little while back, Dutch media personality Emile Ratelbrand started making waves on the internet about his age. He’s 69 years old. In the United States, that counts as a senior, old enough to reside in one of the 19,000+ senior living centers peppered across the country. We’re not really sure what point he was trying to […]
Continue ReadingAs the month and year draw to a close, people everywhere are going to be receiving their utility bills again, and a good percentage of those people are going to be shocked by the number they see. Utility bills can quickly add up to be incredibly expensive, especially during the winter where it’s easy to […]
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Virtual reality has started making headlines as the next big home entertainment system and digital marketing trend, but its first practical use so far is in the widely-dreaded offices of dentists and doctors. Although the exact reasons why are not yet clear, research has shown that virtual reality can help in reducing pain and anxiety. […]
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Foreign steelmakers still have a significant share of the steel market despite U.S. steel tariffs. According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. is still largely dependent on foreign-made steel despite the 25% tariffs placed on foreign steel since March 2018. Domestic steel producers have raised steel prices rather than isolating imported steel as the […]
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This past summer, the Shasta County area was ripped apart by the colossal Carr Fire. But the local community surrounding the city of Redding refuse to let the damage dampen their holiday spirits. A recent data analysis revealed that the Carr Fire, which roared through the region in late July and resulted in eight fatalities, […]
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