Law of Averages
Law of Averages
Dear Friend:
Power Crew hires only the best technicians in the area and we all push each other to improve. We take great pride in providing excellent service to our customers.
Though there is nothing average about Power Crew’s service, this month we found some interesting averages. Maybe these tidbits will come in handy at your next trivia night.
- Think your teenager sleeps a lot? Cats average 16 hours of sleep a day, more than any other mammal.
- The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
- The average American spends 120 hours a month watching TV, the equivalent of five complete days.
- The average American will eat 35,000 cookies in a lifetime.
- The vocabulary of the average person consists of 5,000 to 6,000 words. On average, women say 7,000 words per day, while men typically manage just 2,000.
- The average person drinks about 16,000 gallons of water in a lifetime.
- An average busy beaver can cut down 200 treesa year.
- On average, right-handed people live nine years longer than their left-handed counterparts.
- If the average man never trimmed his beard, it would grow to nearly 30 feet long in his lifetime.
- The average cup of coffee contains more than 1,000 different chemical components.
When it comes to our work, there is no “average” customer at Power Crew. Without you, we would be nothing. To show our appreciation, we’re offering 10% off any Power Crew residential service performed this September to every customer who mentions this ad.
From our family to yours,
Power Crew, The Electrician’s Who Protect You
www.mypowercrew.com
402-333-2222
Is Your Family at Risk?
In the U.S., an average of seven children per day (mostly boys under age three) are treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to contact with electrical outlets. Typically, these injuries occur at home and are caused by inserting common objects such as hairpins, keys and paper clips. Most victims experience 1st-degree or 2nd-degree burns-but more serious injuries also occur.
Fortunately, protecting children from these injuries is simple. Tamper-resistant receptacles (also known as child-safety outlets) look like standard receptacles-but they include automatic shutters, which admit plugs but block other objects. These receptacles have demonstrated their effectiveness in hospital pediatric care areas, where they’ve been required for years.
Tamper-resistant receptacles are safer than plastic outlet caps (which young kids can easily remove) or sliding-shutter wall plates (which may cause potentially dangerous heat build-up). These receptacles have demonstrated their effectiveness in hospital pediatric care areas, where they’ve been required for years.
Power Crew is providing this service to local daycare centers. Please contact us for more information on Tamper-resistant receptacles and how we can help keep your family safe!
Power Crew, the Electricians Who Protect You!
402-333-2222
Simplify Your Life!
Many of us think we “have it all.” But what most of us don’t have is enough time to truly appreciate and enjoy our lives. Did you know that “National Simplify Your Life Week” comes around every August? Here are some ideas from Power Crew for simplifying your life to allow you to get the most out of your precious time. Enjoy!
Write a list of goals, and focus on what’s important. * Don’t be afraid to say no. * Turn off your cell phone and pager. * Delegate! * Cancel subscriptions to magazines you don’t read. * Send fewer holiday cards, and spend your extra time calling loved ones. * Move to a smaller home. * Drop cable TV. * If you haven’t worn something for a year, give it away. * Get rid of junk in your office or basement. * Set up automatic bill paying. * Take a vacation without leaving town – or even your house. * Accept that your neighbors’ grass is greener and their cars are fancier. * Make plans to have fun. * Stop calling friends who are a downer. * Downsize your wallet or purse. * Go for a walk. * Meditate during a hot shower. * Consolidate debt. * Pack a lunch. * Don’t sweat the small stuff. * Remember most everything is small stuff. * Work less. * Escape to the beach or mountains. * Read a book. * Live close to where you work. * Hire a service to clean the house while you go to a movie. * Be yourself, and tell the truth – it beats keeping track of a web of lies, no matter how “white” they are. * Experience reality in the world, not on TV. * Eliminate activities both from your schedule and your children’s schedules. * Sit, and veg out. * Listen to music. * Ride a bike. * Pay off your mortgage. * Catch a ballgame on the radio. * Plan your commute to avoid rush hour traffic. * Pay in cash. * Keep a bowl of fruit on your kitchen counter. * Make a list of errands, and do them all at once. * Buy in bulk. * Get rid of one of your cars. * Who needs high heels? * Give away extra holiday decorations you don’t use. * Push to improve, but accept your limitations. * Resign from organizations. * Teach your dog to clean up after himself (we can dream!). * Wake up early — the world’s a better place at dawn. * Cancel most of your credit cards. * Do what you love, and love what you do. * Remember there’s no law that you have to spend another holiday at Cousin Billy’s. * Toss unsolicited mail without reading it (except mine!). * Throw away these rules, and make your own.
As a reward to those who have read this far — and as a way to encourage my electrical service customers to enjoy more leisure time — I’ll send $20 in movie gift certificates to the first three people who write me a note reading, “Power Crew, help simplify my life!” Don’t write any more than that, or you’ll be in violation of my rules of simplicity. And I’ll have no choice but to disqualify you!
Yours in simplicity,
Power Crew
402-333-2222
mypowercrew.com
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Omaha Fire Department Encourages Respect for Electricity
Electricity has become one of our basic needs and Omaha Fire Department is encouraging you to get grounded in the basics of electrical safety.
According to the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical distribution and lighting equipment were involved in an estimated 20,900 reported home structure fires in 2005. These fires resulted in 500 civilian deaths and 1,100 civilian injuries, with $862 million in direct property damage.
“The best way to keep the home safe from electrical hazards is to take good care of appliances and to use all electrical equipment properly,” said Jason Amato, President “Respect for electricity and the power it provides must occur every day throughout the year.”
By reviewing the electrical safety tips below and taking action, Omaha residents can help reduce electrical fires in our community.
- If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker trips often, find out why and correct the problem. Replace fuses with the correct amp rating for the circuit they protect; never replace a fuse with a higher rated fuse. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
- Only plug one heat-producing appliance (such as a coffee maker, toaster, space heater, etc.) into a receptacle outlet at a time.
- Buy only appliances that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
- Replace cracked and damaged electrical cords.
- Avoid pinching cords against walls or furniture or running them under carpets or across doorways. This can cause a fire.
- Use extension cords for temporary wiring only.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for plugging an appliance into a receptacle outlet.
- Avoid overloading outlets. Plug only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time.
- Consider having additional circuits or receptacles added by a qualified electrician.
- If an appliance is malfunctioning, unplug it if it is safe to do so. If necessary, cut off power by unscrewing a fuse or turning off the circuit breaker.
- Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are a new kind of circuit breaker that shut off electricity when a dangerous condition occurs. Consider having them installed in your home. Use a qualified electrician.
- Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to reduce the risk of shock. GFCIs shut off an electrical circuit when it becomes a shock hazard.
- Test AFCIs and GFCIs once a month to make sure they are working properly.
- Keep ladders away from overhead power lines including the electrical service into your home. Never touch a power line. Stay at a safe distance – you could be electrocuted.
- Report downed power lines to authorities.
- Some power lines are underground. Call your local authority regarding digging.
- Additionally, Omaha Fire Department & the Power Crew will hand out information and coupons towards discounted electrical services in Omaha, NE to get the word out about preventing electrical fires.