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| Shower-Washable Suit |New Wave Technology |Mental Health of Truck Drivers |

A review of the Powercost MonitorTM A couple months ago, the Handyguys heard about a device that can tell you your current home power consumption and hourly cost for electricity. The device is the Power Cost Monitor from Blue Line Innovations. We contacted the company and got some units to try out. Here is our review of these units, including the pros and cons of this interesting device.. . What is the Power Cost Monitor? The device consists of a transmitter that you connect to your electrical meter and a receiver that you place in your home. The transmitter reads the power consumption from your meter and sends the data to the receiver. The receiver displays current costs per hour for your electricity. It also shows total kilowatts of power used. How does it work? You program the receiver with your local power company s rate per Kilowatt hour (KWh). This information can be found easily on most electrical bills. You also have to enter in information about your type of meter. The receiver then presents live data (it is actually delayed 15-30 seconds) about how much money you are paying per hour to for the power being consumed in your home. The receiver gets its data from the transmitter which reads the power consumption from your electrical meter. Why would you want it? The Powercost Monitor is useful because you can determine how much money is being burned from your electrical devices at any given time. The monitor can also keep track of ongoing power consumption throughouth the month. This information is helpful in the event that your power company charges you an increased rate when your Kilowatt hours passes a certain point (in our area, the increased rate kicks in at 1000 KWhs). It is nice to have a live data feed of your power consumption because it reminds you to turn off lights make other changes to lower your power consumption. How do you install it? The instructions that come with the monitor are helpful. Attaching the transmitter to your meter is a piece of cake. However, Brian did experience some problem with interruption to the wireless transmission. Paul did not have any problems other then the fact that the display light did not work on his receiver (when he pushes the light button, the unit goes nuts with beeping as it continuously switches between 24 hr and 12 hr setting). Fortunately there is little use for the light feature anyway. How you can save money using this tool First, determine your baseline power usage. This is the power that is generated with a minimum number of lights and appliances running. Once the power consumption has leveled out, start turning on specific appliances. When you see that number increase, you should investigate what is adding to your power costs. It is a good time to identify power hungry appliances like your clothes dryer, the microwave, and the electric hot water heater. Of course you can t easily eliminate many of these items, but at least you have a sense of how much power they consume. You can also turn on lights - particular chandeliers with multiple bulbs - to get a sense of how much power they consume. You may want to switch to CFLs (more on that in a future episode) Here are some calculations discovered by Paul. These calculations can be made without a powercost monitor but the monitor at least brought the issue to Paul s attention: Dining Room Chandelier costs around $.05/hr to run according to the powercost monitor. This can be confirmed through simple math: Cost per KWh on Paul s electrical bill=$.1485 Chandelier uses 360w or about .36 KWh. To run chandelier costs about $.053/hour to operate. Microwave costs around $.24/hr to run. Paul also discovered that you can save considerable coin using CFLs instead of incandescent bulbs. More on that in a future show. Final Review Summary of the Power Cost Monitor Pros: Gives you live power consumption rate. Provides outdoor temperature. Helps you track down unknown or forgotten power consumers in the house. Batteries Included! Nice Stocking STuffer! Cons: A little too expensive. Will it hold up to foul whether? You have to do some detective work to zero in on some power consuming devices. The device can be a little finicky such as the light button not working on Paul s unit and Brian s unit sometime losing wireless connectivity. Listen to Podcast for complete details of our review.

Ever wonder what kind of technical background it takes to get hired by the Geek Squad? This parody explains some of the recent service experiences our customers have had in local Geek Squad precincts. http://www.chadvannorman.com . Author: ChadVanNorman Keywords: Geek Squad schrock innovations hired commercial parody Chad Van Norman Added: November 5, 2008

| New Solar Cell for World's Poor - iJET |Shark Blood to Slow Cancer Growth |Wheat and Rice Stem Rust Threat |

| How Relevant is Process Innovation? |Young Guns - Pedal Power |Carbon Storage Solution |Call for Fishing Ban in Coral Sea |

At the Paris Motor Show, BMW debuts a new concept BMW X model in the premium compact segment. Chris Bangle explains how BMW as the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment is expanding its range of X Models with an innovative, modern interpretation of an X vehicle in the compact class. The BMW Concept X1 appeals to younger people that want to combine their active lifestyle with their urban needs. With the new BMW 7 Series BMW sets a new banchmark. No other luxury sedan combines driving dynamics and efficiency with that much style, comfort and luxury. Chris Bangle comments on sophisticated design details and credites the engineering team with packaging the many innovations according to the design brief, enabling the designers to realize a perfectly proportioned luxury car. Commenting on design details of both the new BMW 7 Series and the BMW Concept X1, Chris Bangle concludes that BMW´s latest models show how designers and engineers have successfully managed to emotionalize the cars beyond presence into an appeal that is both efficient and dynamic.

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In this podcast, we talk to our helpline advisers to find out more information about the Social Fund. Play 'Benefits - Social Fund' podcastContact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.ukWebsite: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube

People who make a claim for certain benefits must attend a compulsory interview to talk about employment, training and education opportunities.In this podcast, we speak to one of our helpline advisers about attending work focused interviews. Play 'Benefits - Work Focused Interviews' podcast Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.ukWebsite: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube

In this podcast, we speak to our helpline advisers on the subject of Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance.Play 'Benefits - Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance' podcastContact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.ukWebsite: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube

VINCENT: ... But you know what the funniest thing about Europe is? JULES: What? VINCENT: It's the little differences. A lotta the same shit we got here, they got there, but there they're a little different. JULE: Examples? Check out... High-Heel Shoes: The Japanese Answer+ The Hello Kitty Boy (Only in Japan-16) http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=a4hIBh5OHmo Fake G-Strings Exposed! (Only in Japan-14) http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=JxOxv2SeQX0 Racist Japanese Vending Machine! (Only in Japan-16) http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=vRK5WaunwjI Author: Gimmeabreakman Keywords: japanese innovations inventions gadgets toilets urinals Added: October 6, 2008

| A Swing For All - Liberty Swing |Oscars of Australian Science -Eureka Prizes 2008 |

| Mobile Fluorescent Light Disposal Unit - Tube Terminator |Fibrosis Drug Holds Great Hope |Young Guns - The Discount King |Dairy Company Fights For Success |

Featuring Dean Donaldson of Eyeblaster

Russia and Kazakhstan are seeking to boost cooperation in hi-tech industries at a joint forum in the Kazakh city of Aktobe. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Kazakh leader Nursultan Nazarbayev have taken part in a forum to enhance ties in terms of innovations. Author: RussiaToday Keywords: Russia Kazakhstan cooperation hi-tech industries forum innovations Added: September 22, 2008

One of the things families with disabled children often most want to hear are parent stories from other families just like them. This podcast is an honest account of a mother's experience of raising an autistic child. Listen to Parent Stories - A Mother's Experience... Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555 Textphone: 0808 808 3556 Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube

| Dignified Incontinence Management - SimPAD |Olympic Architecture Parellels Local Culture & Philosophies |Cancer Vaccine Begins Trials On Men |

Contact a Family has produced a new podcast on the subject of Carer's Allowance. The podcast explains the main criteria for claiming Carer's Allowance, how to claim it and where to get further support in claiming this benefit.Download the Contact a Family: Benefits - Carer's Allowance Podcast Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555 Textphone: 0808 808 3556 Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube

Featuring Dean Donaldson from Eyeblaster

Featuring Dean Donaldson from Eyeblaster

Finances can be a major concern for families with disabled children. It costs almost £7,000 a year more to raise a disabled child due to direct costs such as special aids and adaptations, transport, heating and childcare. With rising living costs affecting all families, Contact a Family wants to find out the effects of families caring for children with disabilities, serious health conditions or rare conditions. In this podcast, Louise Derbyshire (Family Linking Officer for Contact a Family) speaks with a number of parents who are raising disabled children to get an insight into how these additional costs impact on their families. Download counting_the_cost.mp3 Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555 Textphone: 0808 808 3556 Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTubeCounting the Costs Survey As part of our research on the matter, Contact a Family are conduting a short survey where you can have your say in how the additional costs are affecting your family. You can take part by visiting www.cafamily.org.uk/quiz.html or if you would prefer a hard copy of the survey, call our helpline on 0808 808 3555 and we can have one sent out to you. Your participation and comments will help influence future campaigning work. Thank you for taking part.

As part of a series to look at the benefits which families with disabled children can claim, Contact a Family speak to our own helpline advisors to look at the main features of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Download the Podcast: 'Benefits - Disability Living Allowance (DLA)' Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555 Textphone: 0808 808 3556 Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube