Author: Judy FayIdol is one of the highest rated reality shows, which starts its latest 2010 season this evening, January 12th 2010. Over 18 mill americans catch the show two times a week, averaging 3 hours of watching the show online. Idol focuses its attention to all age ranges and is one of the most loved shows of in the reality tv world. To become a contestant on American Idol you need to be a United States Citizen (obviously this is American...more
Author: Rex CamposagradoGlobal leaders have recently had a meeting in Copenhagen to discuss one of the most recent topics in the world, climate change. Granted, it didn't exactly go off without a hitch but putting that kind of political firepower in one place means it's a big deal. Now, whether you scrapped your car and bike to work everyday or continue to pump diesel into your SUV, is beside the point.Smart cars, renewable energy, carbon...more
Author: Rex CamposagradoFeaturing top-performing Energy equity mutual funds, which primarily invest in equity securities of energy and/or natural resources companies.Investors can find such energy funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Energy Equity Funds3 Energizing PicksAim Energy Inv (FSTEX) seeks capital growth. It was incepted in January 1984.The energy fund invests primarily in energy companies, which include international oil companies, oil and gas exploration/production, oil service companies, pipeline companies, refiners, coal companies, and alternative energy providers. The energy fund's portfolio focuses on reasonably priced companies with above-average production volume growth, as well as earnings, cash flow, and asset value growth potential independent of commodity pricing.This energy fund has an expense ratio of 1.16%. As of September 2009, it has a portfolio turnover of 122%.Andrew Lees has been lead manager of the fund since May 2008. Before joining Invesco AIM in 2005, Lees was director of investment banking for Trinity Capital Services, LLC.Munder Energy A (MPFAX) was incepted in March 2001. This energy fund seeks long-term capital...more
Author: Ben CarsoThe news of Sol Campbell's return to Arsenal is possibly more worrying for the rest of the Premiership rather than those who have supported the team since the 1-0 to the Arsenal songs stopped at Highbury all those years ago. A player of this stature could make a real difference to a team that lacks just that little bit of...more
Author: carolynNow we have all had chance to break our New Year Resolutions, maybe it is time to make one we know it will be possible to keep. Our resolutions usually are about us - losing weight, getting fit, getting on better with the mother-in-law etc. They are all about making changes, so why not make changes around us instead of to us? ...more
Author: Matt SmithSolar water heating is most certainly a very cost effective means of heating your water. Typically, residential solar water heating will help you avoid having to use conventional water heating solutions by as much as two-thirds which of course means minimizing the expenses of electricity and in addition means also less harmful impact on the environment.Solar Collector and Storage TankA solar water heating system for a residential building consists of two major parts: a solar collector and a storage tank. Furthermore, in regard to the solar collector the most common type used in solar water heating systems is the one called the flat-plate collector. A solar water heating system utilizes the energy from the sun to heat water or to heat a heat transfer fluid which is already present in the collector.This heated water is then kept in a storage tank for use as and when required. It is important that the water tank be well insulated and it should also be sufficiently large to store the required amount of water necessary for your needs. Solar water heating can either be active or passive - with the former type being the most common type.Active Solar Water HeatersActive...more
Author: JekayIn the 1880s, light bulbs revolutionized the world. Though we call them "lights," traditional incandescent bulbs are actually small heaters that produce a little light — but waste a lot of energy making heat. Today, we can do better....more
Todays automotive climate is changing rapidly in order to combat the changing climate of the world. With government organizations, consumers and businesses pushing green living, the spotlight has turned on the automotive industry and its reputation...more
Author: Rick LockwoodHow to get free drinks in New York City New York Car Rental Tuesdays at the Lazy Catfish Guzzzle unlimited PBR from 8:30pm to 10pm at Williamsburg’s Southern-fried dive. There’s comfort food (catfish poppers!), too, but you...more
True to form, this years Frankfurt Auto Show was an outstanding amalgam of the weird, the high performing, the conceptual and the efficient. But beyond the stylish vehicles that used to steal the show, a lot of manufacturers revealed their attempts...more
Author: Rick LockwoodEat For Free in New York City JFK Car Rental Mondays at Vero Wine Bar Stop by either location of this blond-wooded sipperie and get one of its free, melty pressed panini (try the prosciutto and mozzarella drizzled in basil aioli)...more
Author: Rick LockwoodNew York City Free Concerts SummerStage, River to River, RiverRocks Free music is everywhere this season—but you already knew that, since you read TONY’s Summer Concerts issue cover to cover. Among the mainstream options,...more