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WEEKLY Volume 23, Number 30 - July 30, 20


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In This Issue


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Choosing The Best Water Heater For Your Lifestyle

(ARA) - When ranking household appliances that con-sume the most energy, no one is surprised to see heatingand air conditioning units at the top of the list. On the otherhand, many people are surprised to learn that their waterheater ranks at No. 2.

Monthly energy costs have become an important factorn the decision-making process for homeowners lookingfor a new water heater, says Ed Begley, Jr., actor andenvironmentalist. Thats why manufacturers are introduc-ng new technologies that increase the energy efciency

of their products. In order to nd the right water heater for

your lifestyle, Begley points out that you need to considerboth the performance of the machine and the monthly en-ergy costs associated with it.

Your rst option is a conventional water heater. These

models typically include a glass-lined tank that holds any-where from 30 to 120 gallons of hot water at a time. A40-gallon tank is generally ideal for two or three people,while a larger family may need a 50- to 80-gallon tank.

A tank-type water heater can run on electricity, natural gasor propane. A natural gas model is generally the least ex-pensive in terms of monthly energy costs, with an electricmodel costing up to three times as much to heat the sameamount of water. Most homeowners simply select the typeof water heater that matches their current fuel source.

A conventional tank-type water heater can operate at any-where from 75 to 80 percent efciency, depending on the

brand. In other words, 75 cents of your heating dollar goesnto heating the water, and the other 25 cents is lost.

Within the past 10 years, manufacturers have begun pro-moting another option - the tankless water heater. Thesemodels typically deliver about 82 percent energy efcien-cy. Compared to a conventional water heater, your sav-ngs will typically range from $30 to $75 per year.

A tankless water heater uses a very large burner to heatthe water as it passes through a copper pipe on its way toyour sink, washing machine or shower. These models aremeasured in gallons per minute.

f you dont use a lot of hot water, it can run almost in-denitely without running out. However, if you exceed the

capacity of the machine, you will notice a drop in either

temperature or water pressure.

A drawback to a tankless model is the initial cost. The typically has a price tag between $800 to $2,000, plusother $1,000 to $2,500 for installation. Compare that conventional water heater, which usually runs about $to $500 for the unit and another $300 to $500 for instation. That all adds up to a $1,200 to $3,500 difference

The third option is a hybrid unit. As the name implies,hybrid combines the technologies of a conventional tankless water heater. The result is a product that forms better than both technologies with energy efcie

at 90 percent or above.

A hybrid allows you to have back-to-back showers omultaneous showers because of the stored hot wate

the hybrid design. The installation of a hybrid water heis the same as a conventional model, however, the itself can cost $1,200 to $1,800.

For the absolute greenest option available today, hoowners should consider a solar thermal water heating tem, Begley says. These units include a solar thercollector that goes on the roof of the home in order to sply up to 70 percent of the total energy needed to rununit. A solar thermal system is typically more expensbut right now they are eligible for a federal tax credit o

percent of the total installed cost in addition to other sand local utility rebates.

Homeowners looking for a conventional electric mo

have a new hybrid option to consider. These water hers include a heat pump that literally pulls heat out ofsurrounding air, like an air conditioner in reverse, Besays. As a result, they are more than twice as energycient as a traditional electric model. This efciency

translate to savings over $360 each year. These hyelectric models qualify for the federal tax credit and th

are also additional state and local utility rebate prograto encourage the adoption of these products.

If your current model is more than eight years old, you meven consider proactively replacing the older, less efc

model for one of the newer, more energy-efcient mo

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Virtual Schools Clicking For Many Students This School Ye

(ARA) - A record number of students are heading backto school this year - without ever stepping foot inside aclassroom. A growing number of virtual schools (alsoknown as cyber schools or e-schools), combined withbooming parent (andstudent) demand forhigh-quality virtual

education, have morestudents than everogging on, instead ofboarding a school bus,this back-to-schoolseason.

More than 2 millionchildren in kindergar-ten through 12th gradeare learning online,

and their ranks aregrowing by almost 20percent each year, ac-cording to research byAmbient Insight. Cur-rently, 45 states havesignicant supplemen-tal online learning pro-grams, or full-time programs, in which students takemost or all of their courses online.

One reason families are turning to full-time virtualschools is that parents are seeking a more personal-

ized education for their children, where students sties are tailored to their abilities and interests, and tcan work at their own pace, says Dr. Steven Guttentexecutive vice president and chief education ofcer

Connections Acemy, a leading virtschool provider t

offers both public aprivate virtual schprograms. Of coumost importantly, twork. Students achieving at high els and matriculainto some of our tions best univeties.

Many parents drawn to the quity curriculum a virtschool can offer thstudent - and pgrams they might have access to at local brick-and-m

tar school. The current economic climate has formany neighborhood schools to eliminate progralike foreign language instruction, Advanced Placem

(AP) courses and more. At the same time some virtschools are adding courses like Mandarin Chinese aAP Chemistry.

In most full-time virtual school programs that kids attefrom home, families get tremendous exibility in wh

and where school takes place, exibility that helps th

meet work and family needs. So children reap the bets of a high-quality education and still spend imp

tant time with parents and other family members. Tcan be particularly helpful for parents who are sch

uled for atypical work hours or have to work evening

The virtual school boom is good news for parents loing for the best possible school for their children. since not all virtual schools are created equal, andfer different programs, curricula and resources, pareneed to take care to pick a high-quality school thats best t for their child and family. Education experts r

ommend that parents look for the following benchmaof a high-quality virtual school:


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Accreditation - The school should be accredited byeputable school accreditation organizations, such as

AdvancED or the National Council of Education Provid-ers.

Certied and highly qualied teachers - Look for certi-ed teachers who work together in a professional teach-ng environment and who are experts in virtual instruc-

ion. Teachers should be in regular contact with studentsand parents, by phone and e-mail.

Rigorous curriculum - Curriculum should combine thebest, late-edition textbooks from leading publishers withengaging online lessons and other high-quality resourc-es.

Wide range of courses - Individualized grade place-ment for each child, plus college prep and career op-ions, honors and AP courses, plus a wide range of elec-

ives, including foreign languages, music, art, journalismand more.

State-of-the-art technology resources - Must-havesnclude: an online system providing daily lesson plan-

ner, grade book, message boards and more, all in system; training for students and parents; toll-free tsupport hotline; quality computer hardware and accsories like microphone and headset; and a safe, sece-mail system that provides communications contand eliminates spam.

* Community activities - Field trips and other group ings offered throughout the year, plus a wide rang

extracurricular clubs and activities.

* School track record - Look for a school with a track

cord of delivering student academic achievement, hlevels of parent and student satisfaction or aflia

with a credible, established virtual education provilike Connections Academy.

In most states, parents can still enroll their childreboth public and private full-time virtual school prografor the coming school year. Parents seeking more in

mation about virtual public and private schools canConnections Academy at (800) 382-6010.



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Smart Moves: Five Tips That Will Make Moving To College A Sna

ARA) - As summer winds down, college freshmen - andsophomores, juniors and seniors - are gearing up tomove onto campus. Whether youre moving to collegeor the rst time or the third, youll nd there are ways

o make your move smarter and, believe it or not, moreenjoyable.

You can nd many resources designed to lessen theheadaches of moving, and its worth it to use them. Oneof the most practical things you can do for a college

move is to rent a moving truck. Since college movesten mean traveling long distances, it can be hard toa lot of people to help with the move. Rather than sing gear into multiple vehicles, a truck is a good simping solution.

Rather than relying on guesswork, take some tips f

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. Condense. Its quite likely that your space at college isgoing to be smaller than what youve been accustomedo living in at home. Stufng every last thing you own into

your moving boxes is a bad idea - youll only end up witha cluttered mess in your new home. Start paring thingsdown by considering what you need most and what youuse most now. For instance, if you have some clotheshat you like for special occa-sions but wear rarely, its best

not to bring them. Take theclothes, shoes and personaltems that you go to time andime again. As for what youllneed, see if your college hasa checklist of essential itemso act as a guide.

2. Tackle packing bit by bit. Bystarting early, youll avoid thestress that comes with rush-ng. Because you want to takea minimum of items, it can bedifcult to actually get packed

ahead of time, but its wortht to keep an open box to puttems in as you think of them.n addition, keep a running list of items that you want tobring, but which youre still using leading up to the move.When the time nally comes, make sure you have stur-dy boxes in a variety of sizes, along with foam peanutsand bubble wrap to protect your fragile items, a goodsupply of packing tape and bold markers for labelingboxes. Moving blankets and hand trucks will make the

experience easier - be sure youve got them on han

3. Mark and group. Label the outside of your boxes

you pack. Try making a generalized list of whats inbox. Its also a good idea to put your rst name or s

bol thatll help you recognize whats yours on the bparticularly if you have roommates or are moving

a dorm. In the hectic whirlwof thousands of students m

ing in at once, its importancut down on confusion.

4. Plan ahead. If youre rena moving truck, its esseto reserve at least two wein advance. Because itbusy moving season, delacould leave you stuck withtransportation. Most movnd the 12- or 16-foot tr

perfect for moving a few laitems or the contents osmall apartment. For guidawith truck selection, visit wPenskeTruckRental.com.

5. Safety and security. Trucks are taller, wider, heaand require more stopping distance than the vehicle are used to driving. Take extra precautions, especwhen the truck is loaded. Watch out for low-hanging branches and building overhangs and use extra ction when cornering. To protect your belongings, pin well-lit areas and padlock the rear door. This can

particularly important when moto college, as thieves have a opportunity to take advantagethe hectic moving days leadingto the start of the academic yea

To make sure youve got everythyou need on moving day, crea travel bag for keeping imporpaperwork (like your registrationformation and dorm conrmatio

credit cards, identication, cha

of clothes, drinks and snacks cat hand. For a complete list of ming tips, visit www.PenskeTrRental.com.



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Fall Grilling Spices Up Family MealtimARA) - The end of summer doesnt mean you needo head indoors to cook your meals. The ease of op-

erating gas grills ensures that grilling is a great way toprepare a meal any time of year, and seasonal foodcan inspire grillers to try new recipes.

Each grilling season offers new ingredients to incor-porate in dishes, says award-winning chef, restau-ateur, and My New Orleans: The Cookbook authorohn Besh, adding that outdoor meal preparation is

one way to keep busy families connected even asschool and activities ll the family calendar.

Get the whole family involved

Memories are made in the kitchen, whether its in-doors or outdoors, says Besh, a father of four. Meal-

me is family time, and I love cooking with my wifeand sons. Its something we do together year-round.

nvolving younger family members in menu planningand grocery shopping gives parents the opportunityo spend time with their children, while teaching them

proper food preparation. Kids who usually avoid do-mestic chores may even nd that chopping vegeta-bles, mixing marinades and assembling toppings ismore fun when the kitchen is outdoors.

Put safety rst

Besh proudly passes down family recipes while teaing his sons the importance of safety in the kitcheand in the backyard. Cooking with my sons enabme to demonstrate proper food preparation and safety, he says.

Parents who involve children in outdoor meal preption can become role models themselves by brushup on the steps to safe grilling. Tips from the PropEducation & Research Council (PERC) on using grills include the following:

* Read all the grill manufacturers instructions befturning on and lighting the grill.* Keep the top of the grill open until you are sure grill is lit, even if you have an electronic ignition.* Make sure the area around the grill is free of lea

or anything else that could ignite and keep the grleast 10 feet away from your house or any structu

Experiment with seasonal ingredients

One of Beshs favorite ways to entertain family friends is preparing homemade pizzas on the grill. a delicious way to experiment with seasonal ingrents, and grilling allows even novice cooks to achithe crisp crust and smoky avor of gourmet pizz

home, he says.

To celebrate the fall harvBesh offers his signagrilled pizza recipe: acsquash, pear and bacon wfontina cheese. Home co

can start with ready-mpizza dough or visit wusepropane.com for Beeasy homemade dough r

pe. Besh also invites pareto substitute the familysvorite ingredients or locaseason varieties.

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John Beshs Grilled Fall Harvest Pizza

Serves four to six

ngredients:2 ounces pizza dough/2 acorn squash, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-hick slices/4 pound grated fontina cheese

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 sprig rosemary, chopped1 ripe pear, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked until crisp1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper akes

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:While waiting for the pizza dough to rise, rub the acorn squ

slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill medium heat for ve minutes on each sid

until the squash has softened. Season salt and pepper and let cool. Spread doover oiled sheet tray or pizza pan. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with rmary and crushed red pepper akes. Crum

bacon over dough, then add grilled squfontina cheese and sliced pears. Place ogrill rack, close lid and cook for a few minuthen reduce heat to low ame and cook

another three to ve minutes until cheese

melted and crust is crisp and golden.



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