Electric Blankets to warm up cold nights

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Cold nights have returned and blankets are back in our beds. I use some special warming sheets but I’m quite afraid of an electric blanket. I know they are completely safe but sleeping under something connected to electricity really scares me.

I’ve done a little research about electric blankets and one thing is for sure, they are really safe and there is no risk in using one. Electric heating blankets can help us go through cold winter nights and for sure they will be a great help for elderly people that usually suffer more with the cold.

Most electric heating blankets and mattresses pads nowadays use low voltage that besides increasing security also allow us to save some money in electricity. Most of them are machine washable and dry.

What about you? Do you use electric heating blankets?



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Gardening Tips: Gardening to save energy

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Did you know that there is a connection between plants and energy saving? Well, believe me, there is a connection. Here are some news I found that seem really interesting.

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Zootoo.com – Pet Social Network

Posted: October 2008 in Items,Pets,Useful Services - Tags: , , , ,
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Due to my kids asthma problems I never had pets at home but three years ago, I decided that it was time for the kids to have pets at home.

I chose Turtles since they are very easy to take care of. They are not a beautiful (although I find them really interesting) or flurry animal but the two reptiles we have make no noise, don’t damage the furniture and they don’t pee on the floor.

From time to time I search for more information about my turtles and I can say that Zootoo.com is an excellent place to look for pet information and advice. Sign up is very easy to do, you can insert your pet’s name and photo in the profile and this way you are able to meet other people with similar pets.

Exchanging information about our pets is very useful, we can even avoid a visit to the vet if we search first this Pet Social Network. At Zootoo.com we can meet other pet lovers, exchange advices and talk about our love for pets. This site has a lot of information regarding pet services, pet news, pet groups, pet products among other information. Pet products are reviewed by pet owners therefore we always have a selection of the best products to keep our pets happy and healthy.

Through this Pet Social Network food can be donated to animal shelters.

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Top 5 Acne Treatments

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Do you have acne problems? Usually there is a huge amount of anti-acne products you can choose from but now the choice has been narrowed down to 5. Check the Top 5 at acnecuresrevealed.net and see which are the 5 best of the best acne treatments products.

The election of the Top 5 Products demands the verification of the following criteria:

  • 1) Safety
  • 2) Ingredient Quality
  • 3) Side Effects
  • 4) Acne Fighting Power
  • 5) Customer Feedback
  • 6) Overall Value

With all these points taken into consideration you can be sure that the TOP5 is trustful and you can treat your acne problems.

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Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Nintendo DS Lite

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Edited to Add:

Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Nintendo DS Lite
The Limited Edition Pink Ribbon DS Lite is a one-time creation and it could soon be very hard to find. Shop now to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure and show your support for breast cancer awareness and research.

Nintendo will donate $5.00 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for each Limited Edition Pink Ribbon DS Lite handheld gaming console sold, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $100,000.00. Nintendo supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. For more information, please call 1-877-GO-KOMEN or visit www.komen.org.

Nintendo has launched a Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Nintendo DS Lite. This famous video game system has decided to support the cause of the pink ribbon (breast cancer research and awareness).

This console has a wireless mode which is very useful to share games, play in multilayer mode online with friends or complete strangers sharing the same taste for video games.

This Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Nintendo DS Lite has a lot of features like:

  • Dual Screens
  • Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
  • Touch Screen Technology
  • Microphone Port
  • Wireless Network
  • Rich Stereo Sound
  • Backward Compatibility (allows you to play Game Boy Advance games)

Here are the Technical Specifications:

  • Size (closed): 133 millimeters (5.2 inches) wide, 73.9 millimeters (2.9 inches) long, 21.5 millimeters (0.85 inches) tall.
  • Top Screen: A backlit, 3-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD with 256 x 192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch, capable of displaying 260,000 colors.
  • Touch Screen: Same specs as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen.
  • Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo’s proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card.
  • Controls: Touch screen, embedded microphone for voice recognition, A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad, L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select buttons. The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 2 millimeters thicker than the stylus of the original Nintendo DS.
  • Input/Output: Ports for both Nintendo DS game cards and Game Boy Advance game paks, terminals for stereo headphones and microphone. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance game pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
  • Other Features: Embedded PictoChat software that allows up to 16 users within local range of one another to chat at once; embedded real-time clock; date, time and alarm; touch-screen calibration.
  • CPUs: One ARM9 and one ARM7.
  • Sound: Stereo speakers providing virtual surround sound, depending on the software.
  • Battery: Lithium ion battery delivering five to 19 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter.
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian.

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