For this reason, most houses still use conventional electric circuit breakers. One type that can be found built directly into outlets, particularly near bathroom sinks, is the ground fault circuit interrupter or GFCI. These sophisticated breakers are designed to protect people from electrical shock, ...
To report a downed power line there are two things you must do: (1) contact the electric utility company to let them know the address where the downed overhead cable is located; and (2) call 9-1-1. When possible, describe any buildings or objects that the downed wire has made physica...
Worldwide, hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. The world's hydropower plants output a combined total of 675,000 megawatts, the energy equivalent of 3.6 billion barrels of oil, according to the National Renewable...
When confronted by an angry mob, pack or gang you are not dealing with the behavior and judgment of an individual. You are dealing with a de-centralised nervous system with no decision making ability, just response to stimulus. If you are the victim in this dynamic, the stimulus is to hu...
Worldwide, hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. The world's hydropower plants output a combined total of 675,000 megawatts, the energy equivalent of 3.6 billion barrels of oil, according to the National Renewable...
HOW TO IDENTIFY VERBAL ABUSE Victims of verbal abuse often do not "hear" their partner's words as abusive. We tend to think, "That's just how they talk" or we think nothing of it at all because verbal abuse wormed its way into our mind and heart early in life. However, not ...
Soon after a auto incident with electric power strains, deal with utility wires as live and electrified The #1 most crucial matter you will have to do to stay safe and sound following a automobile incident with energy strains is address any downed electrical wire that you come across – whethe...
A teenage girl behind me vomited all over the floor and a lifeguard leisurely came to deal with it like it was a regular occurrence, this was of no comfort to me as I jumped back in and swam towards the barge for another go. After another five rounds my daughter’s inability to stay...
As our community continues to deal with flooding, please keep in mind these important tips to stay safe: Follow evacuation orders and do not attempt to return until officials say it is safe to do so. Head for higher ground and stay there. ...
With a friend to call my own I’ll never be alone And you my fiend will see You’ve got a friend in me (You’ve got a friend in me) “Ready? One two three four.” [We’re Here To Entertain You] When we were little boys ...