Automatic bill pay may be doing more than offering homeowners convenience, new research suggests: It could also be sticking them with higher electric bills. That’s because when people don’t have to look at their bills and make the appropriate payments, they’re more likely to consume excess energy, according to Steven Sexton, an assistant professor of…
Day: May 13, 2015
UNICEF Needs Help Giving Children in Nepal Clean Water
In the United States, hard, contaminated water can include sulfur or hydrogen sulfide — a chemical capable of corroding plumbing — but in third world countries like Nepal, contaminated water can prove to be far more dangerous. For this reason, UNICEF is appealing to people all over the world for donations, which will be used…
First Lady and Wife of VP Celebrate Mother’s Day and Helping Military Families at White House Tea Party
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, welcomed military members and their families to the annual Mother’s Day tea on May 8, 2015. The event was held at the White House and included service members, their spouses and children, along with wounded warrior caregivers and veterans, as…
Pennsylvania County Offers Free Air Conditioning Systems to the Disabled and Elderly
If your air conditioner isn’t working correctly, it is important that you fix it as soon as you can. While you might think you should put off repairs until you actually need the system, AC cooling services will likely have a longer waiting period if you do so. You’ll also end up paying a lot…