... continued from Cover winters. Telkes captured sunlight with a double layer of glass and a black sheet of metal, then warm air was piped into the walls. She was given a grant from the Ford Foundation to create solar houses for people living in all latitudes. Today, we see many solar-paneled houses and businesses, and they continue to expand across the nation.
husband, she created a camera powered by a motor that looked through the peepholes in her front door. The alarm was paired with a monitor in her bedroom and an alarm button. This simple, effective design has since been transformed into full home security products, like Ring cameras!
Monopoly The game we all know and love was created by Elizabeth Magie in 1904. She is an inventor and stenographer who created this game to educate people about monopolies, unchecked capitalism, and the negative effects of having vast sums of wealth. Monopoly was ranked as one of the best-selling games in 2020 and 2021, and to this day, Monopoly is still educating people.
The Dishwasher Josephine Cochrane invented the first automatic dishwasher that involved a motor turning the wheel inside a copper boiler. How did she come up with this ingenious invention? She wanted a machine that would relieve housewives of the duty of washing dishes after every meal. Cochrane’s invention has evolved into the dishwashers that most of us have in our homes today.
All of these inventions are items that most of us use every day in our daily lives. There are so many strong and powerful women in this world. On March 8, be sure to thank the women in your life for
Home Security Systems Marie Van Brittan Brown was a nurse who was often home alone at night. During the 1960s, there was a rise in the crime rate and a decrease in police responses, and she began to feel unsafe in her own home. With help from her
everything they have done and continue to do for you.
WHEN TO USE EACH CARD Credit or Debit?
When it comes to purchasing items, you have a choice about whether you should use your debit or credit card. Although these rectangular pieces of plastic look the same, they are very different. With credit cards, you’re borrowing money, whereas a debit card takes money directly from your account. That being said, is there a better time to use credit than debit? Here are a few instances to help you determine when to use which card.
businesses have a surcharge when you use your credit card, but debit cards are excluded from these fees.
• If you make an international purchase , you may want to use your debit card if your credit card company charges foreign transaction fees.
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• Your credit card is preferred for safer online shopping to prevent your debit card information from being on the internet. However, check your browser and shopping apps to make sure your credit card is the preferred payment method. • If you have any subscription services or bills, your credit card works great for recurring payments . Your fees will be paid automatically, and these regular on-time payments will help raise your credit score.
• If you need to access cash quickly, it’s best to use your debit card. If you use an in-network ATM, you can withdraw cash without a transaction fee. But if you use an out-of-network ATM, your bank and the ATM provider will charge a fee. Although you can use your credit card to withdraw money, the fees are usually even higher.
• Debit cards can help you avoid merchant fees from businesses. Some online retailers, restaurants, and small
• If an emergency occurs , put it on your credit card. This will give you some time to pay off the expense if you need it.
Which card you use is a personal preference. Use whichever method you’re comfortable with and makes sense for you. Always check your balances and fees to ensure everything is in order and cost-effective. If you see suspicious activity on your account, contact your bank for assistance.
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