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Vornado AVH4 vs. Vornado AVH2
We did our homework and confirmed that Vornado heaters are a good investment for homes trying to save some money on their heating bills. From the Vornado website, the marketing pitch for their heaters is:
Vornado Energy Efficient Heaters are technically different from traditional space heaters. Vornado small heaters are more energy-efficient thanks to unique vortex action which circulates heat evenly throughout the room. More efficient air movement saves energy and allows Vornado energy-efficient electric heaters to warm an entire room faster than other space heaters! And with a Vornado, there are no “blind spots” in the circulation of warm air, because the air is constantly being heated and re-circulated. Unlike conventional air heaters Vornado makes sure that every bit of heat energy it generates is used well.
In order to save even more money on this purchase we decided to try to buy the Vornado heater from Bed, Bath and Beyond using one of the famous 20% coupons. Look familiar?
However, try as we might, we could not find the Vornado AVH2 for sale either online or at the retail Bed, Bath and Beyond store. We ended up buying the Vornado AVH4 which comes with the same standard 5 year warranty, has the cool touch case, the automatic safety shut off system, the automatic tip-over protection and the thermostat as well.
I was still curious what the main difference was between the AVH2 and the AVH4, so I ended up calling Vornado at (800) 234-0604 and discovered that aside from the AVH4 being exclusive to Bed, Bath and Beyond, the other primary difference is that the AVH4 is manufactured in China. If you’re looking for a good Vornado heater that is manufactured in the United States, then the AVH2 is the heater to get.
Bottom Dollar Food Lansdowne
Coming soon to Lansdowne is a new shopping center called the Lansdowne Market. One of the prime retail stores in this market will be a new Bottom Dollar Food store, currently scheduled to open on August 19th, 2011.
From the Bottom Dollar Food website, “Although Bottom Dollar Food may sound like a typical discount store, we refuse to act like one! Yes, we do have food prices that kick bottom. In fact, we have the lowest prices in town. Guaranteed! To prove it, we promise to beat any competitive like item – just see the store manager for details. But Bottom Dollar Food is much more than a pretty price.”
It looks like Bottom Dollar is run by the Delhaize Group - a food retailer headquartered in Belgium and now operating in eight countries and on three continents.
Lansdowne Memorial Day 5K
The Lansdowne Memorial Day 5K is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 30, 2011. New this year is live entertainment including a performance by Scintillations. Register by May 16 to guarantee a T-shirt and take advantage of special early rates!
The race starts at 8:30 am and runs through the central business district and historic areas of Lansdowne. The start and finish will be at 30 N. Lansdowne Ave., across from Lansdowne Theater. For more information or to register online visit the online registration page.