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Archives for December 2009

De-Cluttering - Fax Machine
Hi everybody, hope you all had a good christmas.... I am going through the house, and getting rid of everything not used etc, and I have come across an old fax machine, that is in my loft, has I don't want to throw it away, I thought I may give it to charity, but searching on the net, it only brings up PC's..... does…
using an OWL Electricity Measuring thingy
Hi Ive been given an OWL electricity measuring thingy for Xmas but when I try to attach the piece to my electricity meter, I dont have a red live wire like it says I should! My house is 2 years old, and the only wires are blue and brown. The part I need to attach is to the live wire (it is supposed to just clip around it)…
Energy saving bulbs using more than rated output
As title,I have replace all my bulbs with 11 watt philips bulbs but they seem to be using more than the rated power. My DIL bought me an Owl Cm119 enegy monitor so I have been going round the house turning things on and off to see what uses what. I have found that it will display in steps of 0, 32,48,and 64 watts even if…
Ascension (allidi) and People Tree sales now online
Well, if you like ethical clothes then buying in the sale saves money is my thinking!!
Stop supermarkets from wasting food on our behalf
In the West, 10 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions come from producing food that is never eaten. In the UK, 752,290 tonnes of CO2 is used to produce our waste food, and 87,767 hectares of our land. Personal profligacy is obviously a factor, and it clearly never hurts to keep an eye on how we all purchase, store and…
Enviro wash balls.. any good?
Hi all, I keep seeing these green wash valls for sale, and am wondering whether to give them a go. Has anyone tried these and do they actually get your washin clean? My partner works in the building trade and really needs a deep clean. I spend a small fortune on Powder. He has excema so this is an added problem, very…
I wonder if I can do this for one month
I live near two small shops one is the local Co-op, the other a Mr.Ts which is part of a garage, both in walking distance from my home, both of these stores at the right time of day are virtually giving food away. As I hate waste of any description, I was thinking that for the next month I am going to try to live pretty…
Need to empty cesspit ? Any one know ?
I have looked in the cesspit and it seems quite full and thankfully appears to be just water. I have put some eco-friendly stuff in it some weeks ago that eats up the unmentionable. Only the outside toilet waste goes to this cesspit and this toilet is hardly ever used. The water from the bath, shower and wash hand basins…
Russians confirm Global Warming is a Fraud!
Climategate just got much, much bigger. And all thanks to the Russians who, with perfect timing, dropped this bombshell just as the world’s leaders are gathering in Copenhagen to discuss ways of carbon-taxing us all back to the dark ages.…
can anyone help?
hi, im moving house next week, the problem is i'm now broke cos of an extortionate deposit, so i was wondering if anyone knew any places to get some house type freebies, low spend is cool too thanks! :p
John Lennon On the Myth of Over-population
35 years ago, the big media scare was over population - we were all doomed. Then it was the coming ice age that was going to kill everyone. Now we're all going to die of global warming. Kind of typical that Lennon didn't follow the mainstream thought. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yRh5NNiFG0
I wish to be returned to earth as a killer virus to lower human population...
Enviroment, Eugenics quotes * “Isn’t the only hope for the planet that the industrialized civilizations collapse? Isn’t it our responsibility to bring that about?” – Maurice Strong, founder of the UN Environment Programme * “A massive campaign must be launched to de-develop the United States. De-development means bringing…
Cost Effective Heating
Hi, Does anyone have any useful info on the most energy efficient way to heat a new build house if you have gas central heating?? Is it cheaper to keep the heating on low the whole time on the thermostat or only use the timer and set it for when you are in?? :confused: we've been having this conversation since we bought…
CLIMATEGATE SCANDAL REAL SCIENTIST Vs. PAID OFF SCIENTIST TRUTH WINS!!!
Paid off scientist admits even though there was more Co2 In the air in certain periods in the past then now, It didnt cause warming back then. BUT Magically the Co2 is now causing the earth's atmosphere to warm up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faNYx4q5nQM
BREAKING NEWS! Global warming conference goes wild - Riots
Crazy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJhwjdOVDOk
candles
i get candles and t-lights come in at work now and again, a woman used to come and get them to melt them down and make other candles, but havent seen her for a long while, so i have a few now...lol.. ..as they are just sitting there in a box, doing nothing, and rather than waste them i would start using them on a regular…
Solar Panels where do you start
We are very interested in installing solar panels to create and hopefully sell back electricity generated (not as a money making scheme - mainly to save on ever increasing bills). We have a huge south facing roof, which I am sure will take a lot of solar panels. As I said where do we start finding associated costs etc.,…
Buying Green Shares
Hi all I want to buy some green shares e.g. solar panel companies etc. but have never bought shares before so wondered if anyone knew the cheapest/easiest way to do it online? This is a long term punt so am only really interested in buying say £40-£50 worth a month and maybe leaving them to my kids or something. Ta

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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