If youre like me, youre joining our government and the rest of the driving public in challenging the automotive industry to meet new standards in fuel efficiency. The response has been well so far, with manufacturers like Nissan and Chevrolet delving into the electric/lithium-ion battery power segment and many others implementing hybrid technology into their new vehicles. Still, its hard to compete with the company that started it all, and many...more
For many folks their outdoor spaces are just as important as their indoor spaces and water features are often the focal points of their gardens. If used properly, landscape lighting can turn that water feature into a wonderful centerpiece of the night time experience for your guests. Landscape lighting can be used to make a fountain glow or a illuminate a pond from within. You'll want to consider a few items before starting your next water...more
From the old time basic sauces of the past to thousands of new creations with so many different ingredients that you cannot imagine them all, the evolution of barbecue sauce has become a huge industry. Personal preferences will always lend to whatever tickles your fancy, and if you are looking for something new, there is always something brand spanking new on the market every day. From fruity sauces to those that burn your mouth with peppers, spice variations that are intriguing to insane, and broad spectrum sauces to specialty ones, there is something for everyone in the modern world of grilling sauces. Some people want the traditional sauces. Hickory smoke or mesquite barbecue sauces are still very popular, as are most of the basic Kansas City varieties of the tomato sauce model. Brown sugar or honey type sauces are also very traditional sauces along with a simple hotter variety usually created with Cayenne pepper. You know when you purchase these sauces that they will not surprise you, and, that consistency is what some grill masters are looking for. They will find the brand or type of sauce they like and get good results with, and never buy anything else. ...more
Indian car major Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a new car 'Eco'. Maruti Suzuki Eco, a C segment vehicle will be on display in the Auto Expo 2010, in Delhi next month and is expected to be launched in 2010. It is to be said that 'Eeco' is the replacement for the Versa. Maruti Eco is an affordable family car in the range of 4 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs,...more
There's plenty of international film festivals in the world, but if done properly it can help generate huge publicity for the host.A good example is the Venice Film Festival, which has been running for over sixty years, and helps boost visitor numbers for the Italian city at the end of August and early September.Hotels are at full occupancy just as...more
There was a time when cell phones belonged to the privileged few but technology has been evolving so fast that today almost every 1 in 5 people have cell phones / mobile phones. One of the ultimate results of technological evolvement is the iPhone by Apple. iPhone is not just your regular cell phone / mobile phone; it combines three different devices into a single handheld device. It is a state-of-the-art mobile phone, a widescreen and high pixel ratio IPod, and an excellent internet browser.With an iphone, you can browse the internet just about anywhere! Whether you are traveling by subway after office hours or caught in a traffic jam, you can listen to some soothing music or the latest Rock albums. You will be able to watch movies on a wider screen (3.5 inch display), listen to your favorite music, and watch the reality TV shows and much more. You can even download music and videos from the iTunes store through wireless connection. Impressed? There is much more!Another advanced feature that separates the iPhone from the rest of the touch phones is that you will never lose your phone. If by mistake, your phone gets misplaced then you can use Apples MobileMe service to find it....more
Let's take a look at our physical space. Do you sometimes wonder how you lost real estate in your office? The paper mongrels have eaten it up the desk is somewhere? Where did these piles of paper come from? I thought we were supposed to be green?...more
You can find many ideas on how to cut back energy consumption and reduce heating and cooling costs for homes, but most of these cost cutting ideas or suggestions require that permanent items be installed within the home. For renters, those home...more
Finding the perfect Christmas and New Year's gift for your loved ones is becoming increasingly difficult and consumers are more likely than not to see grumpy faces from their loved ones when they give them the gift that they did NOT want. The...more
Split testing is critical to almost any business. If you're not doing it - you really should be - and if you are doing it, the chances are that you should be doing it even more.Without split testing, you are leaving massive amounts of money on the...more
There are many energy consumers who are overpaying their energy provider. These people should try to shift to an energy provider that charges them a lower tariff. Searching for an energy provider is easy, as you can compare the prices charged by...more
Residential property owners who wish to run greener buildings are often frustrated by their lack of alternatives. They often have little control over tenant use of utilities, limiting their options for conservation initiatives. Many are addressing...more