Why Nerds Succeed  

This month's good read:  

THE INNOVATORS.  

The true story of how a group of Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks created the Digital Revolution and changed the world forever. 

It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and an indispensable guide to how innovation really happens. 

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How's Your Political Trivia  

She was the first female resident of Torrington to serve in the Connecticut Legislature in 1957 and 1958. She also ran unsuccessfully for Secretary of State in 1958. Her campaign pin can be seen in this photo.

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November is election month and Connecticut once again goes to the polls. Don't forget to vote Tuesday November 4th.

Aiello Home Services is proud to continue our tradition of giving back to others in our community that need a helping hand. We are happy to say we will once again be donating Turkeys to local area food banks.

Tips from the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund  

The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund always promotes ways to save energy. We thought we'd share their ideas this fall and winter. Here are 14 easy ways to save that can really help to reduce your energy bills. 

1. For holiday lighting, consider using Light Emitting Diode (LED) solutions. Not only will LED lights reduce electric use by more than 90 percent, they can last up to 50,000 hours.

    

2. Install dimmers and motion sensors where possible. Dimmer switches can increase bulb life up to 20 times longer if dimmed to half the brightness. Motion sensors give you light when you need it.

    

3. Clean bulbs and fixtures regularly for brighter illumination.

    

4. In the heating season, water vapors from bathing and cooking are beneficial because they help humidify the home. Dry air takes longer to heat. So use kitchen and bath exhaust fans sparingly in the winter to keep as much heat as possible inside your house.

    

5. Repair leaky faucets promptly. A steady drip of hot water can waste many gallons of water per month, plus the energy needed to heat the water.
    

    

6. When installing a new hot water heater, locate it in a warm place rather than an unheated garage or basement, if possible.

7. Keep your heating equipment well tuned with periodic maintenance by a service professional. If you do buy a new heating unit, select the most energy-efficient system within your budget. The initial cost may be high, but in the long run, your operating costs will be lower.

    

8. When buying a new dishwasher look for the air power drying or overnight drying settings - they save energy.

    

9. Many hot water heaters are factory-set for 140° F. That's a lot higher than you need. Reset it to 120° F

    

10. Unplug any battery chargers or power adapters when not in use (like your cell phone charger).

     

11. Put a lid on a pot to boil water. It boils faster and uses less energy.

     

12. Pre-heat the oven - only when necessary.

     

13. Replace incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star compact fluorescent bulbs. They use ¼ the energy of regular light bulbs.

     

14. Clean or replace furnace filters often. Have your furnace burner checked and cleaned annually.

     

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Facts About Connecticut's Governors

 - Joseph Talcott, 1724-1741, was the first governor born in Connecticut. He was born in Hartford in 1669.

 -  Wilbur A. Cross, 1931-1939, became famous for his Thanksgiving Day Address to the people of Connecticut.

- Raymond Baldwin, 1939-1941, was the first governor to reside in the current governors mansion in Hartford.

 - John Lodge, 1951-1955,  was an actor in Europe before being elected governor.

 - Wilbert Snow, 1946-1947, had a job as a reindeer agent in Alaska before being elected.

Source: http://www.ctstatelibrary.org 

Quiz:

Which governor is in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

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We found it on the web - so you don't have to.

From the New Yorker - Slow down cabbie! A new speed limit of 25 miles per hour will go into affect after Halloween on all roads in the five boroughs except where stated otherwise. 

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Tricks To Appear Smarter In Meetings - Like everyone, appearing smart during meetings can sometimes be difficult if you start daydreaming about your next vacation, your next nap, or bacon. When this happens, it's good to have some tricks to fall back on. Here are ten tricks for quickly appearing smart during meetings.

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20 AMAZING HOTELS YOU NEED TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE -

The most amazing hotels in the world. Not everyone can afford holiday in one of these locations, however most of us would love to spend quality time with family or friends in these places. You might want to stay in the room underwater or perhaps enjoy your breakfast from the cave facing the sea.

http://myscienceacademy.org/2014/02/11/21-amazing-hotels-you-need-to-visit-before-you-die/