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Here are some interesting facts about Carmel, IN: According to the American City Business Journal, Carmel is the 10th best city to live in the world Out of the 116 cities in Indiana, Carmel’s property taxes are the 5th lowest By the end of 2007, there will be 43 roundabouts in Carmel Until the late 1800s, the settlement where present day Carmel now sits was called Bethlehem The Carmel Monon Center, a new water park located on the Monon, features 2 water slides, a drop slide, a diving board, and a lazy river Just north of 116th Street between Gray Road and Hazel Dell Parkway is Flowing Well Park, which contains a natural artesian well that provides high quality drinking water. The Monon Trail, a bicycle trail that is part of the Rails-to-Trails movement, crosses into Carmel at 96th Street and ends at 146th Street. In the future, it is planned to run all the way to Sheridan. Carmel has begun construction of its Carmel City Center project near Carmel's Arts and Design District. It wil...

Population (2006) Marion County --865,504 Indianapolis Metropolitan Statistical Ar ea--1,666,032 Growth since 1990 --28.7% Elevation Minimum --645 feet above sea level Maximum --910 feet above sea level Climate Average Number of: Clear Days--88 Partly Cloudy Days--99 Cloudy Days--179 Days with precipitation over .01 inches--126 Annual snowfall--27.0 inches Distance to Major Metro Areas Chicago, IL--179 miles Cincinnati, OH--109 miles Columbus, OH--178 miles Louisville, KY--122 miles St. Louis, MO--257 miles Metro Area Employment (2006) Labor force, Indianapolis Metro Stats Area --894,912 Unemployment rate --4.5% Income Average Annual Compensation (2005) Indianapolis Metro Stats Area--$49,096 Indiana--$44,095 United States--$49,775

With the winter heating season approaching, here are a few tips to save you some energy and some money this winter: 1). Learn more about energy efficiency solutions. Homeowners have new options when it comes to fueling their home-comfort systems, such as Hybrid Heat by Carrier. 2). Keep equipment maintained. Get an annual service inspection by a certified technician. 3). Change the air filter regularly. Change your filter monthly or as recommended by the manufacturer. 4). Make smart home improvements. Check for air leaks in your duct system and around doors and windows. 5). Remove clutter . Extra clutter near the furnace can obstruct airflow. 6). Add a humidifier. Moist air feels warmer than dry air, so a humidifier might allow you to set your thermostat lower without feeling uncomfortable. 7). Install a programmable thermostat. 8). Consider the bigger finanacial picture. Beyond reducing energy bills, qualifying equipment purchases also offer tax credits.