7/20/10

With fewer traditional chauffeur-driven, gas-guzzling touring sedans being made, new options are becoming available. The next time you book a car, for a wedding or a ride to the airport, inquire if hybrid cars are available. Many car service companies are adding fuel-efficient hybrids into the mix; the more consumers who ask for it, the more they'll add.

7/19/10

If you use your computer throughout the day, putting it in sleep mode can help cut down on energy use and still let you automatically get back onto your PC in seconds. But when you're not using it while you sleep, make sure it's actually turned off and not in sleep mode.

7/18/10

Foods that have natural mold origins are safe to eat if there is small bacterial growth. Cheese with mold -- hard cheese, cheese made with mold (like a blue cheese) as well as cured meats and salami -- is safe to eat if you cut out at least one inch from the moldy spot. Cooked foods, leftovers, soft cheese and produce with mold should not only be thrown away, but should not be smelled for safety; breathing in mold can cause respiratory problems.