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  1. solarkate

    Television

    Why? Reading is proven to expand the imagination, and to enhance general knowledge and comprehension. TV doesn't require thought. :/
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    Television

    I think TV makes people idle, and distorts their sense of reality. I've heard kids saying things like "remember the one where...?" when they're talking about real-life happenings; like life is a TV show. I'm not too old, but I've noticed this, and to avoid wasting my time, money, and welfare, I...
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    Anybody Have A Whole House Fan?

    Whatsa 'whole house fan'? :P
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    Recycling rules...

    I bet somebody here knows what they are! I always hear about the "recycling rules" and how, if you don't heed them, your whole bin goes to waste. :/
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    What did you do to save $ today?

    Today, I un-plugged my TV, and read. Also, I did that toothbrush-hot water-small cup thing.
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    homemade laundry detergent/shampoo

    Hmmm... I think I'll try it! :D
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    WHAT is your favorite way to save $?

    How do you make laundry soap? :P
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    Hey, does anyone know how much a geothermal system costs?

    thanks! you have no idea how much help you've given me!
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    Hey, does anyone know how much a geothermal system costs?

    If I can afford it, I'm definately gonna do it, but if not, I'll just keep the thermostat turned down low.
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    WHAT is your favorite way to save $?

    I, personally, like hanging out my clothes to dry, which I only started doing recently because of Sufficient Self. :lol:
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    What did you do to save $ today?

    Yesterday, I experimented to see what it would be like to use absolutely NO electricity. I kept all my blinds open, cracked my windows to let in fresh air, and used bottled water instead of a faucet. I actually liked it. I will try it more often, maybe once a month. :cool:
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    Homemade wind turbines

    You can MAKE a wind turbine?!?!
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    Unschoolers

    I HATE public school. I am IN public school. I teach MYSELF more than public school does. I'm not very old, either.:(
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    The city garbage company just took our recycling bin!!!

    Wow. People like that are the ones that crap-up the planet. They just want to make more money.
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    Ah, Spring! Back to hanging out the clothes!

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! You've given me such a good idea! Your household appliances use about 10% of the bill, so hanging your clothes could save so much money! :D
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    WHO has converted to CFLs??

    I HAVE!!! They last 5x as long and use 1/5 the electricity! My bill has decreased signifigantly! :cool:
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