Kudos for Creekside
The Lakewood Housing Authority recently won accolades from the National Community Development Association for the Residences at Creekside, a new “green” senior housing community located at 1700 Pierce St. The 118-unit development includes a solar power installation, a 25,000- watt rooftop photovoltaic system, low-E glass, Energy Star-rated appliances and compact fluorescent bulbs throughout. These sustainable building elements are designed to translate into lower utility costs for residents, most of whom are on fixed incomes. Learn more about Creekside at 303-974-2500 or .
Farewell to analog TV
The countdown has begun to February 2009, when every television in America must be outfitted with digital equipment or an analog converter box to receive the country’s forthcoming all-digital TV transmissions. Satellite and digital-cable television subscribers need not worry about new equipment. But anyone hoping to salvage an old analog TV should take a look at this: The Insignia Digital-Analog Converter, coming soon to Best Buy locations. The box will cost about $50, is Energy Star-compliant and includes a variety of bells and whistles like parental control.
Soap opera style
On Friday, longtime daytime TV star Linda Dano will turn up on QVC (Comcast channel 77) to unveil the new Linda Dano Home Collection. These low-cost accessories and furnishings created just for QVC are “designed to help shoppers bring a sense of pride back to their homes and reduce clutter throughout.” Details at . or call 800-345-1515.
