Monthly Archives: October 2011

20,000 Indiana Homes Weatherized by State with Federal Stimulus Funding

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

We were having a conversation the other day about how environmental issues have rapidly entered and affected our collective consciousnesses. While we still want our minivans and SUVs, we also realize the importance of owning a vehicle that gets 30 … Continue reading →

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Purdue University Team Takes 2nd Place at 2011 Solar Decathlon

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

A few weeks ago, we wrote about Purdue University’s participation in the 2011 Solar Decathlon that was taking place in Washington D.C. Now that the competition is over, we want to congratulate the Purdue team for their 2nd place finish … Continue reading →

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Weather Forecasters Predict a Cold and Wet Indianapolis Winter

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Warning: From the National Weather Service … FROST ADVISORY in effect until Saturday, Oct 22, 9:00 AM more > The “science” of meteorology and the “art” of weather forecasting have both come a long way since farmers used “woolly worms” … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis’ First “Green” Public Housing Apartments Available to Rent

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Regular readers of this blog probably know how proud we are of Mayor Ballard and city officials for their efforts to keep Indianapolis at the forefront of the “Green” movement. Another fine example of this was the unveiling and release … Continue reading →

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It’s Easy for Hoosiers to be Colts Fans in the Good Times…

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

… but what about when things aren’t looking so good? Okay, so the Indianapolis Colts have had a couple of bad breaks lately, but that’s all the more reason to support the home team. With a starting record this season … Continue reading →

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Westfield, Indiana: A Leader in Community Emergency Preparedness

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Earlier this year, we wrote a series of articles about Ready America, the federal government’s program designed to help individuals (including young children) and businesses prepare and be ready for a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or tornado, or … Continue reading →

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Rheem Whole-House Humidifiers Keep Indianapolis-Area Homes Comfortable All Winter

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

One of the keys to maintain a comfortable environment in your home is to control the air humidity level. During the winter, your heating system removes moisture as it heats the air. Too much moisture removed can make make the … Continue reading →

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