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7 tips to winterize your home and save money in the cold weather

WASHINGTON — A few easy steps can help you save money on energy bills and make your home more comfortable this winter.

“The most important thing to do is seal those leaks and make sure you’ve got the appropriate amount of insulation,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.

“Little leaks can add up.”

Callahan said that in a typical house that hasn’t been properly sealed and insulated, all the little leaks can be equivalent to leaving open a 3-foot-by-3-foot window.

Click through the gallery for advice on how to save on your bills.

RZA came up with a new ice cream truck jingle because the old one was used in minstrel shows

The ice cream truck jingle of your childhood is about to get an upgrade — and RZA is behind it. The hip-hop icon of Wu-Tang fame has teamed up with the ice cream brand Good Humor to re-imagine the signature "Turkey in the Straw" jingle played by ice cream trucks all over the country. Because, as it turns out, the tune has a problematic past.
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