On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let’s pause and take a look at mankind’s home. Worth protecting, I’d say.
Tag Archive for space
Natural Wonders
So many of us don’t give a thought to avoiding the use of and/or recycling of paper. Which was once part of a tree. Here’s why I care:
According to the Univ. of Indiana, each ton (2000 pounds) of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water. This represents a 64% energy savings, a 58% water savings, and 60 pounds less of air pollution!
A High-Flying Job–Seeking Applicants
Here’s a job for an adventurous soul: astronaut. NASA is seeking people to “person” the next generation of space ships. If this sounds like a job for you–even though it pays far less than what you’d get as a CEO of a corporation–check out the benefits and requirements at http://www.scribd.com/doc/72816419/Astronaut-Job.
Applications are supposedly available right now, but when I tried to get the link for you none of them worked. I’m sure if you simply called the Lyndon B.Johnson Space Center and asked for an application for job #JS12A0001 they’d be more than happy to send you one….
Be Cozy and Warm and Safe
Baby, it’s cold outside. Yes, it’s starting to be cozy-up weather, a time when thoughts turn to….space heaters. They’re convenient and effective, and you don’t have to warm up rooms you aren’t spending time in.
BUT, be safe. A third of all house fires are cause by space heaters that overheat, melt, tip over, or are used improperly. You’ve probably had that one stashed in the closet for years. Time to replace it. Newer ones have better safety features, like anti-tips, automatic turn-off at overheating, and protections against fabric that leans against it, catching fire. Look on the box for the features of various brands. (You can also see what Consumer Reports, Comparaboo, or another research company has to say about those brands.) Buy the one that does the best job and, above all, is safest.
When you get it home, remember to plug it into it’s own dedicated socket (no rats nests of plugs piggy-backed into that poor socket) and keep it three feet away from flammable items.
One more thing–if you have friends or relatives (especially older or disabled ones), pass on this info to them. Maybe even buy them a new heater for Christmas.
Once again, dear readers, please keep safe. I need you!
Warm and Cozy and Safe
Baby, it’s cold outside. Yes, it’s starting to be cozy-up weather, a time when thoughts turn to….space heaters. They’re convenient and effective, and you don’t have to warm up rooms you aren’t spending time in.
BUT, be safe. A third of all house fires are cause by space heaters that overheat, melt, tip over, or are used improperly. You’ve probably had that one stashed in the closet for years. Time to replace it. Newer ones have better safety features, like anti-tips, automatic turn-off at overheating, and protections against fabric that leans against it, catching fire. Look on the box for the features of various brands. (You can also see what Consumer Reports, Comparaboo, or another research company has to say about those brands.) Buy the one that does the best job and, above all, is safest.
When you get it home, remember to plug it into it’s own dedicated socket (no rats nests of plugs piggy-backed into that poor socket) and keep it three feet away from flammable items.
One more thing–if you have friends or relatives (especially older or disabled ones), pass on this info to them. Maybe even buy them a new heater for Christmas.
Once again, dear readers, please keep safe. I need you!