Archive for January, 2009

OIL prices on the way UP

By John - Last updated: Friday, January 30, 2009

Because OPEC cuts output!  
Last week the price of a barrel of crude bottomed out at $35.
OPEC was more then a little pissed off and here’s what they did…
They decided they liked the price (when it peaked at $147) so they’re cutting production.
Less supply… price goes up.
They are reducing production [...]

Resume and Job related web site reviews

By John - Last updated: Friday, January 30, 2009

It’s tough hearing the news…
Day after day with lay off after layoff. SO I thought I’d do something about it.
After some research I found lots of sites on "creating your resume" or "connecting you" with the perfect job. Many of them looked cheezy and not worth the effort.
But I did find a handful [...]

heating oil average prices

By John - Last updated: Thursday, January 29, 2009

RESIDENTIAL HEATING OIL PRICES  1/27/09 based on area
USA AVG Heating Oil $2.40
*** New England HEATING OIL PRICES *** – CT $2.48 — ME $2.36 — MA $2.31 — NH $2.41 —
RI $2.39 — VT $2.59
*** RESIDENTIAL HEATING OIL PRICES ATLANTIC *** [...]

Propane Price Gouging in CT NY FL … maybe even in your state

By John - Last updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2009

 
You just overpaid on your propane. If you just received a bill from your propane company I’d certainly be giving it a second look.In the last few weeks I’ve been hearing from people all over the country asking about the price of propane and what seems to be some sleazy practices by some not so [...]

maine propane bomb on wheels

By John - Last updated: Sunday, January 18, 2009

Just in… The weather here in New England, especially in Maine is FRIDGED.
Direct from the portland press
Emergency act waives rules for delivery of heating fuel — Drivers will be allowed to stay on the road longer to supply Mainers with oil and propane
Bottlenecks in the East Coast’s propane delivery network have tightened supplies of the [...]

Drink Safe Go Green instead of Plastic

By John - Last updated: Thursday, January 1, 2009

Plastic containers leach out chemicals into the liquid we drink.
Some plastic containers are safer then others.
You can tell by the # on the bottom of the container. (plastic or foam containers have these identification #’s on them)
To be safe, stainless steel is the way to go. Click on the image below and have a look [...]