Avoca Museum

 

     vwnlogo-1

 

 

 



backlink Go to calendar
Calendar: KD Country
Title: Save More on Heating Oil this Winter
When: 10/09/2012
Description: Experts are predicting a

harsh winter. The heating oil

industry's Energy

Communications Council has

recommendations to save

energy and lower heating

costs:

1. Fill gaps around windows

and doors with caulking.

2. Cover old windows with

weather-resistant plastic

sheathing.

3. Insulate your attic.

4. Wrap exposed pipes with

proper insulation.

5. Replace manual

thermostats with a

programmable model and

lower temperatures while at

work or sleeping.

6. Open shades and drapes

whent he sun is out to help

warm your home, and close

them when the sun goes

down to reduce heat loss.

7. Eliminate gaps between

your door and threshhold by

adding a seal to the bottom of

the door.

8. Close your kitchen vents,

fireplace damper, and closet

doors, and remove or cover air

conditioners when not in use.

9. Move furniture away from

heating elements; it can block

heat from circulating.

10. Remember that hot water

uses fuel too. Try to reduce

consumption.

For more information, visit

http://heatingnews.com
Copy: Copy to my calendar
  • Jodi Arias Jury Cannot Decide on Death Penalty, Mistrial Declared

    ABC News(PHOENIX) -- Jodi Arias will not be put to death -- at least not yet.

    A judge declared a mistrial in the sentencing phase of her murder trial Thursday, after the jury could not agree on whether to sentence Arias to death or to life in prison for murdering her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in 2008.

    Under state law, in a capital case, if the jury can't reach a unanimous decision, the Maricopa County, Ariz., District Attorney's Office must weigh whether to spend time and resources to find a new jury, schedule new...

  • Boy Scouts Vote to End Ban on Gay Scouts

    Win McNamee/Getty Images(DALLAS) -- The Boy Scouts of America Thursday voted to lift its longtime ban on admitting gay Scouts but will continue to exclude openly gay adults from leadership roles.

    The vote by its 1,400 national membership came as no surprise to gay rights advocates, who hailed it as a first step to ending discriminatory practices in the 103-year-old organization.

    The ruling by secret ballot at a national convention in Dallas means that mothers like Jennifer Tyrrell, who is a lesbian, will still be excluded from the Boy Scouts.

    Tyrrell was...

  • New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Accused of Blackmail in Taxi Boss Battle

    Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- This is the case of the F-bomb that's landed New York City's mayor in federal court.

    One of the leaders of the Big Apple's taxi industry filed suit against Michael Bloomberg this week, claiming a violation of his constitutional right against retaliation in the wake of news reports that a fuming, swearing Bloomberg threatened to destroy the yellow-cab industry once he's out of office next year.

    Taxi Club Management CEO Gene Freidman claimed Bloomberg has been trying to "blackmail" and bully city hacks because of their unified opposition...

  • Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Reveals Which BeyoncĂ© Song She'll Rock in the Delivery Room

    Capitol NashvilleIt goes without saying that the members of Lady Antebellum are huge music fans, and they're sharing some of their favorite songs and albums in the new issue of People.

    Group member Hillary Scott is expecting her first baby in July, and music will play a huge role in that child's life. Hillary even plans to rock out to Beyoncé's "If I Were a Boy" in the delivery room.  She explains with a laugh, "I wouldn't be going through this if I were a boy."

    As for their other picks, Hillary's band mate Dave Haywood says...

  • Miranda Lambert Has High Hopes for Her Dearly Departed Horse

    Sony Music NashvilleMiranda Lambert clearly loves her husband, Blake Shelton, but her affection for her animals comes in a close second. Miranda had to put down one of her horses Thursday. The loss hit her hard.

    She tweeted, "Animal love is so strong & it can really break your heart. Hope he is the one Jesus comes back on."

    Miranda is an outspoken advocate for animals, especially dogs.  Find out more about Miranda's work at MuttNationFoundation.com.

    Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio

  • Trace Adkins Serving as Grand Marshall in Memorial Day Parade, Playing "Tonight Show" June 12

    Show Dog/UniversalTrace Adkins won All-Star Celebrity Apprentice and released his new album, Love Will…, all last week, but he's not slowing down anytime soon.  Trace is set to serve as the honorary Grand Marshall in the 2013 National Memorial Day Parade Monday in Washington, D.C.  He's also gracing the cover of Country Weekly's new issue, on stands Friday.  As if that weren't enough, Trace has lined up a performance slot on NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno on June 12.

    Love Will… features Trace's collaboration with Grammy winner Colbie Caillat on "Watch the...