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> On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:58:08 -0700, sf > wrote:
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>>On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:10:25 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
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>>> On 8/10/2013 4:21 PM, Yellow wrote:
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>>> >
>>> > An electric kettle is the single most efficient way to boil water on
>>> > the
>>> > simple condition that you only boil what you need. And that is true
>>> > even
>>> > if you only need a cup or two.
>>> >
>>>
>>> How much more efficient than a microwave?
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>>Are microwaves as big a deal in Europe as they are here?
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> My aunt and uncle are in their mid-90's and have a microwave,
> dishwasher, clothes washer, dryer, kettle, and upstairs by the bed, a
> Teas Maid. There is little difference between homes in NA or Europe!

Indeed!

> Oh and they also have (and have had for about ten years) a stair lift.

Not yet for me, but one day maybe ...

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