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- What Are The Advantages Of A UV Sterilizer There are devices that are considered essential for the support of a marine aquarium, such as a protein skimmer. In addition there are necessities that are housed by man and provided by Nature. The prime example of this is the bio-filter, where bacteria have their home in, say, a canister...
- Using a UV sterilizer in a reef tank What is the sterilizer? It is a container, usually in a near tube shape, in which an ultraviolet (UV) fluorescent lamp is contained. The lamp emits light at around 254 nm. The lamp is constructed of quartz glass to prevent the UV being absorbed as it would be if ordinary glass were used. The lamp is in a container of its own to shield it from the water, and then there is an outer container. The space between the containers is very small allowing full penetration of UV light. The water is passed between the outer and inner containers by a pump or power head.
- How Do UV Sterilizers Work? There are all sorts of equipment that could be used to assist maintain the aquarium, each designed for a specific purpose. Some of this equipment is essential and there is no debate about its need, for example heaters. Other equipment could be cause for debate. A piece of equipment that...
Plasma Vs. LCD - Which Is More Energy Efficient? photo by dno1967 Is it time to buy a new television set? Because of the low prices and the DTV transition that happens in February, many people are out buying new sets. But you aren't only concerned about price, right? You are also concerned about how much energy the new...
Recycled Plastic Vs. Hybrid Corn/Plastic - Which One Makes A Better Trash Bag? I need your advice/thoughts/input on this one, guys! For the last couple of years, we have been buying trash bags made from recycled plastic by Seventh Generation, thinking it was the best option to use in our trash can. The plastic has already been used more than once before ending...
EarthTalk: LED Light Bulbs More Efficient Than CFL's? Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? Perhaps the ultimate “alternative to the alternative,” the LED (light-emitting diode) light bulb may well dethrone the compact fluorescent (CFL) as king of the green lighting choices. But it has...- Antique Lighting Antiques -> Decorative Arts -> Lamps Whether you are trying to restore an older home and would like to keep it in the period style, or you just appreciate older light fixtures, antique lighting has much to offer. There are many different styles from Victorian, to Art Deco to Modern...
How To Pick the Best Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb There's something about compact fluorescent (or CFL) bulbs and the light they put out. The light looks different from what we're used to with energy-wasting incandescent bulbs. Why is that? And is there a CFL that comes close to the light quality of incandescents? There are two ways to...- Aquarium LED Lighting - A Major Advance Or Is Metal Halide Still The Light Of Choice? I've already written about LED's (Light Emitting Diodes) of low output (see 'LED Lighting On The Marine Reef Aquarium'). Those low output LED's create excellent moonlight effects. This time the subject is still LED's but ones of high output.
How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Don't you just love animal humor, especially when it is served up to take the mickey out of us humanoids. This little beauty about dogs and light bulbs found its way into my in-box and then just as quickly made its way onto this page. These classic and well thought...
- 10 things to do before listing your home I've moved too many times to remember off hand growing up, and toured literally hundreds of houses in my lifetime. I've also bought 4 properties of my own, and sold 3. Every time I've gone house hunting, either for myself or for someone else, I've been struck by just how...
- Anemones Sometimes Go For A Walk... An anemone is a superb addition to a marine aquarium. With their tentacle gently swaying in the water currents, their unique way in catching food, their breathtaking relationship with anemone fish etc it is no surprise that a lot of aquarists consider adding one to their aquarium. However.... An anemone...
Cheddar Cheese Salad, Dip, Garnish (As a main ingredient, this makes about 4 servings. As a tasty, accenting garnish, it probably can serve at least 10 adults.) Ingredients: 5 Ounces of Mild Cheddar Cheese (either grated or finely diced). * About 10 pimento-stuffed Medium Green Olives (finely diced). * 2 Tablespoons of fresh onion (finely diced)....
- Comment on Greenspan and the Fed From the Contrarian Chronicles on MSN.com: Greenspan: The worst Fed chief ever Ouch. Past chairman William McChesney Martin once commented that the Fed's job was "to take away the punch bowl just when the party is getting going," meaning that the Fed should raise interest rates as the economy is...
- Happy New Year It seems customary, perhaps even cliché, around this time of year to look back on the year that's just past. The year 2006 will have to go down as an “interesting” one,to say the least. In spite of some unexpected events, I still managed to get to a lot of...
- Have you been left out of the global market rally? If you are an investor in the stock markets, definitely you would have been asking this question to yourself. Throughout last year world stock markets collapsed, economy was in bad shape and by and large every single person became poorer, networth got eroded and the world has become poor. We...
Meet Me At The Internet Success Seminar March 22-25, 2007 When it comes to online business, there is no way you can succeed in the natural vacuum working online places you in. You have to get out. You have to meet people in this business. You will never ever believe, truly, that you can do this unless you experience being in the presence of experts and peers who are already successful.
- Get Rich by Thinking Small? Ever wonder how much money you spend on stuff you don't need? I never did - at least not until I started this blog. Eighteen months ago, I actually hoped to get a 3000+ sq. ft. McMansion. Why would we need a place that big? It is simply because we...
- The Tiny Cabin A social worker from a big City in Massachusetts recently transferred to the Mountains of North Carolina and Georgia and was on the first tour of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. Intrigued, she went up and knocked on...
- Aquarium Maintenance - Can Laziness Set In? Over the years I have seen many aquariums - some of which are extremely well cared for and others which have become neglected. At the start of this hobby many aquarists are filled with eagerness and spend a lot of time learning as much as they can about the hobby,...
traditional Irish matchmaking interviews transcripts In April08 I was lucky enough to interview 2 traditional Irish matchmakers on the phone. Tom Fenney has been an Irish matchmaker in County Meath, Ireland for over 50 years. Both his parents were matchmakers and now his son-in-law, Gus Martyn, also is a matchmaker. He doesn't keep any records...
Garage sales I'm always amazed at the people we encounter at our garage sales. Two Saturday's ago, my neighbor and friend had a garage sale. Well, my neighbor lives above me, so that means we share the carport, yard, laundry room and etc. Well, I found out on Friday (through the...- Roundup for week of 19 August 2007: Prestige Edition Here are some posts of interest with blogs from the MBN and others in my regular feed-reading:Five Cent Nickel reveals the secret to making money in the stock market.Free Money Finance comments on how much you can borrow to build your own home.All Financial Matters describes how to meet future...
How to Invest Now Without a Dime in the Bank If you've ever had a chance to invest in a great stock but didn't have enough money put aside to take advantage of the opportunity, you know too well the agony of defeat. Most of us are under the impression that it takes money in the bank to start investing....
aging gently As I spent some time in an assisted living facility last week I thought about aging and money. Here are the two most important concepts I came away with: At the end of your life, money and things are not important. Having friends and family and a rich store...
Birthdays Are Coming Up Both of our children have birthdays coming up. The older will be eight and the younger turns one. And the dates are within two days of each other. Fun scheduling for us, right? We're trying to figure out a way to celebrate without going too crazy (or driving ourselves crazy...
