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Friday, September 16, 2016

2016[38]A -- Ins-Net As for Sep 16, 2016: "You Got the Power!" [B-B-B]

Insomniac-Net ANSWERS -- Friday[38], Sep 16, 2016 [ B - B - B ]
Tonight's Topic: "You Got the Power!"
ANSWERS =  [ B - B - B ]
Good morning/evening, everybody! Thank you for joining us last night.

    We hope you discovered something interesting during the time we spent together on the Insomniac Net last night.
    Thanks to you all for playing along -- it was a lot of FUN for us. Hopefully, YOU had fun too!.
        -- The ever-delightful Shelley [KF7TBA] and just plain old LW [K7LWA] (email K7LWA.INS@gmail.com).
    (Please Note: The Net Controller's Answers are always CORRECT (even if they aren't every time!)
    Please check out Winsystem's Insomniac Trivia Net page.
    You can get these Questions & Answers at the Yahoo-groups' Messages Link.
=================
    Last week our Trivia topic was about the devices we have in our homes (and elsewhere) which constantly consume power, even when they are "turned off".
    These
power-consuming devices (like cable boxes, battery chargers, etc.) are often called:
"Energy vAMPires".
    According to some commercial power suppliers, these devices can account for between 10 to 20 percent of our average electric bill.
    One way to help save energy costs, however, is to consider replacing or upgrading these older devices with 
ENERGY STAR® labeled devices.
    ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program of the U.S. government designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products.
    Accordingly, we offer for your approval, 3 questions about ENERGY STAR.
    Please choose your answers from any of the 3 (reuseable) answers of "A", "B", or "C" (if applicable!) for each question.
    OK, let's power up...
BUT first, a word from our Sponsor:
Folks,
The WIN System has been hosting the Insomniac Net since 1998, many of you are talking into the WIN System to participate in the Insomniac Net.
If you’ve ever thought about supporting the WIN System, and helping us keep the lights turned on, we would surely appreciate your help now.
You can join, or make a donation, by going to our website “winsystem.org” and clicking on the membership or donation page “http://www.winsystem.org/pay/".
Thanks so much for your consideration.
++ "You Got the Power!" ++
Question #1: What year was ENERGY STAR created?
        A. 1970, or
        B. 1992, or
        C. 2000.
Question #2: ENERGY STAR is a program of which U.S. Governmental agency and/or department?
        A. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or
        B. Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), or
        C. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).
Question #3: Designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products, the original goal of ENERGY STAR was to:
        A. Reduce the high demand and cost of imported energy (like oil, natural gas, coal, etc.) during an earlier economic recession, or
        B. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or
        C. Provide jobs for U.S. workers in building new homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants.
About ENERGY STAR » Origins & Mission » History & Accomplishments
https://www.energystar.gov/about/history
History & Accomplishments
    [Q2]: ENERGY STAR is a joint voluntary program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency.
   [Q1]:  In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced ENERGY STAR as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products [Q3]: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
    Computers and monitors were the first labeled products.
    Through 1995, EPA expanded the label to additional office equipment products and residential heating and cooling equipment.
    [Q2]: In 1996, EPA partnered with the US Department of Energy for particular product categories.
    The ENERGY STAR label is now on major appliances, office equipment, lighting, home electronics, new homes and commercial and industrial buildings and plants.
    Through its partnerships with 18,000 private and public sector organizations, ENERGY STAR delivers the technical information and tools that organizations and consumers need to choose energy-efficient solutions and best management practices.
    ENERGY STAR has successfully delivered energy and cost savings across the country, saving businesses, organizations, and consumers $24 billion in 2012 alone.
    Over the past two decades, ENERGY STAR has been a driving force behind the more widespread use of such technological innovations as efficient fluorescent lighting, power management systems for office equipment, and low standby energy use.
[SOURCE: About ENERGY STAR » Origins & Mission » History & Accomplishments]
=================
++ QUOTE OF THE DAY ++  --  Freddy Kilowhat:
        
"Help us change the world, one ENERGY STAR light at a time!"
     [Source]
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BLOG LINKS:
Questions = 2016[38]Q -- Ins-Net Qs for Sep 16, 2016: "You Got the Power!"
Answers = 2016[38]A -- Ins-Net As for Sep 16, 2016: "You Got the Power!"
=================
Please include you name, Callsign, and those correct answers.
Good luck everyone!
Shelley [KF7TBA] & LW [K7LWA]
K7LWA.INS@gmail.com
=================
Next Week: Bryan [K6CBR] -- Thank you! 
In 2 weeks, Herb [N6MGW] & Tom [K6TAV] -- Thank you!
================
Thank you!
Shelley [KF7TBA] & LW [K7LWA]
================
INS2016[38]-09-16    (2016-259)
Posted 2016-09-17 01:45PT
BLOGed 2016-09-17 01:45PT
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Posted by K7LWA.INS  at  2016-09-17 01:45 PT USA


2016[38]Q -- Ins-Net Qs for Sep 16, 2016: "You Got the Power!"

Insomniac-Net Questions -- Friday[38], Sep 16, 2016
Tonight's Topic: "You Got the Power!"
    Good morning/evening, everybody! Thank you for joining us tonight.
    We hope you'll discover something interesting during the time we spend together on the Insomniac Net for the next 90+ minutes.
        -- The ever-delightful Shelley [KF7TBA] and just plain old LW [K7LWA] (email K7LWA.INS@gmail.com).
    (Please Note: The Net Controller's Answers are always CORRECT (even if they aren't every time!)
    Please check out Winsystem's Insomniac Trivia Net page.
    You can get these Questions & Answers at the Yahoo-groups' Messages Link.
=================
    Last week our Trivia topic was about the devices we have in our homes (and elsewhere) which constantly consume power, even when they are "turned off".
    These
power-consuming devices (like cable boxes, battery chargers, etc.) are often called:
"Energy vAMPires".
    According to some commercial power suppliers, these devices can account for between 10 to 20 percent of our average electric bill.
    One way to help save energy costs, however, is to consider replacing or upgrading these older devices with 
ENERGY STAR® labeled devices.    ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program of the U.S. government designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products.
    Accordingly, we offer for your approval, 3 questions about ENERGY STAR.
    Please choose your answers from any of the 3 (reuseable) answers of "A", "B", or "C" (if applicable!) for each question.
    OK, let's power up...
BUT first, a word from our Sponsor:
Folks,
The WIN System has been hosting the Insomniac Net since 1998, many of you are talking into the WIN System to participate in the Insomniac Net.
If you’ve ever thought about supporting the WIN System, and helping us keep the lights turned on, we would surely appreciate your help now.
You can join, or make a donation, by going to our website “winsystem.org” and clicking on the membership or donation page “http://www.winsystem.org/pay/".
Thanks so much for your consideration.
++ "You Got the Power!" ++
Question #1: What year was ENERGY STAR created?
        A. 1970, or
        B. 1992, or
        C. 2000.
Question #2: ENERGY STAR is a program of which U.S. Governmental agency and/or department?
        A. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or
        B. Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), or
        C. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).
Question #3: Designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products, the original goal of ENERGY STAR was to:
        A. Reduce the high demand and cost of imported energy (like oil, natural gas, coal, etc.) during an earlier economic recession, or
        B. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or
        C. Provide jobs for U.S. workers in building new homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants.
[SOURCE: TBA]
=================
++ QUOTE OF THE DAY ++  --  Freddy Kilowhat:
        
"Help us change the world, one ENERGY STAR light at a time!"
     [Source]
=================
BLOG LINKS:
Questions = 2016[38]Q -- Ins-Net Qs for Sep 16, 2016: "You Got the Power!"
Answers = 2016[38]A -- Ins-Net As for Sep 16, 2016: "You Got the Power!"
=================
Please include you name, Callsign, and those correct answers.
Good luck everyone!
Shelley [KF7TBA] & LW [K7LWA]
K7LWA.INS@gmail.com
=================
Next Week: Bryan [K6CBR]
================
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Posted 2016-09-16 22:00PT
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Posted by K7LWA.INS  at  2016-09-16 22:00 PT USA


Friday, September 9, 2016

2016[37]A -- Ins-Net As for Sep 09, 2016: "Survey Says: I Got Energy vAMPires!" [ALL CORRECT]

Insomniac-Net ANSWERS -- Friday[37], Sep 09, 2016 [ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!]
Tonight's Topic: "Survey Says: I Got Energy vAMPires!"
ANSWERS = [ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!]
Good morning/evening, everybody! Thank you for joining us last night.
    We hope you discovered something interesting during the time we spent together on the Insomniac Net last night.
    Thanks to you all for playing along -- it was a lot of FUN for us. Hopefully, YOU had fun too!.  
        -- The ever-delightful Shelley [KF7TBA] and just plain old LW [K7LWA] (email K7LWA.INS@gmail.com).
    (Please Note: The Net Controller's Answers are always CORRECT (even if they aren't every time!)
    Please check out Winsystem's Insomniac Trivia Net page.
    You can get these Questions & Answers at the Yahoo-groups' Messages Link.
=================
    After tripping over yet another electrical extension cord powering a power-block full of wall-warts, I fell upon tonight's Trivia topic: Energy vAMPires.
    Energy vampires are devices that use electricity even when they are turned off -- e.g., mobile device chargers, TVs, computers, DVRs, cable modems, printers, etc.
    According to some commercial power suppliers, they can account for between 10 to 20 percent of your electric bill.
    So, do YOU know how many of these power-sucking devices co-exist with you in your home.
    Accordingly, for tonight's questions, we are doing a "Survey Says" episode which lets you tell us what the correct answers are -- for you!
    Of course, for those who do not want to share your personal answers -- for whatever reason -- you can just use the answer "F".
    Accordingly, please choose your answers from any of the 6 (reuseable) answers of "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", or "F" (if applicable!) for each question.
    Again, ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT!
    So, what do YOU SAY?

BUT first, a word from our Sponsor:
Folks,
The WIN System has been hosting the Insomniac Net since 1998, many of you are talking into the WIN System to participate in the Insomniac Net.
If you’ve ever thought about supporting the WIN System, and helping us keep the lights turned on, we would surely appreciate your help now.
You can join, or make a donation, by going to our website “winsystem.org” and clicking on the membership or donation page “http://www.winsystem.org/pay/".
Thanks so much for your consideration.
++ "Survey Says: I Got Energy vAMPires!" ++
Question #1: How many energy vampires (that use electricity even when they are turned off) do you have?
        A. None, or
        B. Between 1 and 5, or
        C. Between 6 and 10, or
        D. Between 10 and 20, or
        E. Greater than 20, or
        F. Don't know.
Question #2: How many power-blocks do you have for plugging in power cords and/or other devices requiring power -- like small wall-warts (AC/DC power converters), etc,?
        A. None, or
        B. Between 1 and 5, or
        C. Between 6 and 10, or
        D. Between 10 and 20, or
        E. Greater than 20, or
        F. Don't know
Question #3How many wall-warts (i.e., AC/DC power converters -- like battery chargers, mobile and wireless devices, shavers, electric toothbrushes, etc.) do you regularly use?
        A. None, or
        B. Between 1 and 5, or
        C. Between 6 and 10, or
        D. Between 10 and 20, or
        E. Greater than 20, or
        F. Don't know.
[SOURCE: YOU!]
=================
Wall WartEnergy vampires are devices that use electricity even when they are turned off. Together they can account for up to 20 percent of your electric bill. You can improve your home’s energy savings by identifying and unplugging your energy vampires.
Here are some examples of energy vampires:
Wall Warts: Devices – such as cell phone chargers – have a large plug. They consume energy, even when the device to be charged is not attached.
Bricks: Cords used with laptop computers, televisions and some cable TV equipment are often joined in the middle by large black boxes. These “bricks” use energy continuously as long as they remain plugged in.
Other examples are:
    Brick
  • Cable/satellite boxes
  • Digital TV converters
  • DVR, VCR, DVD players
  • Mobile/cellular devices
  • MP3 players
  • Video game consoles
  • Standby coffee makers
  • Devices that turn on instantly via remote control
  • Devices with standby light or clock
Unplug Energy-Consuming Vampires
It sounds too simple to be true, but unplugging devices when not in use can save you money.
Eliminate Vampires to Make A Difference
By controlling your energy vampires, you can improve your energy savings.
  • Use energy-saving features commonly built into personal computers.
  • Plug wall warts and bricks into power strips, and turn them off when not needed. Using “smart” power strips makes it even easier. These power strips automatically cut off power when devices are not in use.
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++ QUOTE OF THE DAY ++   --  Dolly Parton:
        "I'm an energy vampire. I just draw off everybody's energy. But I give it back."
     [Source]
=================
BLOG LINKS:
Questions = 2016[37]Q -- Ins-Net Qs for Sep 09, 2016: "Survey Says: I Got Energy vAMPires!"
Answers = 2016[37]A -- Ins-Net As for Sep 09, 2016: "Survey Says: I Got Energy vAMPires!"
=================
Please include you name, Callsign, and those correct answers.
Good luck everyone!
Shelley [KF7TBA] & LW [K7LWA]
K7LWA.INS@gmail.com
=================
Next Week: ?????????
================
Thank you!
Shelley [KF7TBA] & LW [K7LWA]
================
INS2016[36]-09-09    (2016-252)
Posted 2016-09-10 02:00PT
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Posted by K7LWA.INS  at  2016-09-10 02:00 PT USA