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These units originally belonged to the Missouri Pacific. Later, they went to Grand Trunk Western, where they served until CN's "North America" rebranding in the early 90s. At this time, several were repainted in the new North America scheme, and continue to serve to this day- with various modifications and upgrades. As on the prototype, the units continue to wear their GTW reporting marks.
These units came to the IC in the early 1990s secondhand from the Burlington Northern. Modifications included removal of the dynamic brakes and the installation of ditch lights. Additionally, they were painted in IC's then current "Death Star" scheme- featuring a logo similar in look to the infamous space station.
Starting in 1983, the Milwaukee Road began painting SD40-2's in their final paint scheme- featuring an orange and black "lightning stripe" and the Hiawatha logo on the nose. Equipped with standard range dynamic brakes and the smaller 3200-gallon fuel tank, they could commonly be found in the 80s and 90s working with other Milwaukee units, and later, Soo Line power.
In the mid 1970s, the Missouri Pacific owned many examples of EMD SD40-2 locomotives- but their next order was to be a bit different. MoPac needed locomotives that would be compatible with BN, UP, & CNW units on Powder River Basin coal trains. Unlike prior units, these SD40-2's were equipped with nose mounted oscillating headlights and dynamic brakes, and were referred to as "SD40-2c"- denoting their intended service as coal haulers. Later on, they were mixed freely with other MP power as well as being used in pool service.
In 1985, the SOO repainted several of their SD40-2's into the "Hockey Stick" scheme, featuring a straight line separating the red and white colors. They remained much the same even into the 2000s.
Faced with a shortage of reliable medium horsepower units for secondary work, Union Pacific outshopped the first of a new series of rebuilt locomotives in 2011. Using SD40-2's as a starting point, the locomotives receive reconditioned components-including generators, traction motors, cabs, and prime movers. They are also equipped with PTC capability and comply with Tier 0+ emissions standards for locomotives built before 1993. Finally, and perhaps most significantly, they are equipped with the NEXSYS control system, allowing for simplified troubleshooting, enhanced wheel slip control, and automatic startup/shutdown capability. Referred to as "SD40N" by UP, the veteran units have a new lease on life and are commonly found on local and transfer runs, or as trim power in yards - often in sets of three.
The EMD SD40-2 is a 3,000-horsepower (2,200 kW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD from 1972 to 1989.
The SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD's Dash 2 series, competing against the GE U30C and the ALCO Century 630. Although higher-horsepower locomotives were available, including EMD's own SD45-2, the reliability and versatility of the 3,000-horsepower SD40-2 made it the best-selling model in EMD's history and the standard of the industry for several decades after its introduction. The SD40-2 was an improvement over the SD40, with modular electronic control systems similar to those of the experimental DDA40X.
Peak production of the SD40-2 was in the mid-1970s. Sales of the SD40-2 began to diminish after 1981 due to the oil crisis, increased competition from GE's Dash-7 series and the introduction of the EMD SD50, which was available concurrently to late SD40-2 production. The last SD40-2 delivered to a United States railroad was built in July 1984, with production continuing for railroads in Canada until 1988, Mexico until February 1986, and Brazil until October 1989.
SD40-2s are still quite usable nearly fifty years after the first SD40 was made, and many SD40s and locomotives from the pre-Dash-2 series (GP/SD 40s, 39s and 38s, and even some SD45s) have been updated to Dash-2 specifications, possibly including downgrading from 20-645E to 16-645E engines, including, certainly, Dash-2 electrical controls, although the pre-Dash-2 frames cannot accommodate the somewhat similar HTC truck in the space allocated to the Flexicoil C truck (the frame is not long enough). Most SD40-2s which remain in service have by now been rebuilt "in-kind" for another 30 to 40 years of service, although a few (under 30) have been rebuilt to incorporate a 12-cylinder EFI-equipped 710G engine.
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Cable Puller
The UT10-2S Ultra Tugger cable puller and Mobile VersiBOOM II comprise a system to help users overcome cable pulling challenges. According to the company, the UT10-2S is the only 2-speed puller on the market that can pull up to 10,000 lb and shift from high-speed/low-load pulling to low-speed/high-load pulling with just a double-tap motion on the foot pedal control switch.
Greenlee, a Textron Co.
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Luminaire Suspension Kit
The GFF and GFFW suspension kits provides instant and "tool-less" infinite height adjustment for the company's GFF or GFFW Series of fluorescent luminaires. With no chain, S-hooks, threaded rods, and strut nuts required, the kit is also suitable for suspending signage, mechanical equipment, HVAC systems — almost anything that requires suspension from beams, trusses, or joists.
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ENT fittings feature external removable and replaceable clip rings as well as a 3-click insertion depth and 4-prong locking system. Made from noncorrosive and nonmetallic PVC, the fittings feature a 45° angled stubby up to 2 in. In addition, the devices feature slab boxes with six different hub configurations, eight optional nail or screw holes, elevated hubs that allows for larger diameter rebar, and colored Ident-a-Box lids. Single and deep gang wall boxes include a rigid PE protective cover to prevent concrete infiltration.
Royal Pipe Systems
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Extension Ladder
The Compact 3-Piece aluminum extension ladder features a 6-ft compact size that allows for transporting and storing in tight spaces but provides the same reach as a standard extension ladder. In the closed position, the 3-piece design makes the Type II, 225-lb ladder 20% to 25% shorter than standard 2-piece extension ladders, according to the company. In the extended position, more overlapping rung locations provide improved working comfort.
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Corner-Mount Box
The 8161CB nonmetallic corner-mount box is designed for security camera and electrical accessory applications. According to the company, the box can hold up to 50 lb. Suitable for products with mounting holes more than 4.5 in. apart, the box includes a corner-mount bracket, is UV-rated, and can be used in interior and exterior environments in dry, damp, or wet locations.
Arlington Industries
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Mighty-Align UL-listed slip-style couplings allow EMT to be coupled in tight locations or where there is limited accessibility. Designed to join together two ends of ¾-in. or 2-in. EMT, the coupling's back-out center screw permits 241-DCSLP and 242-DCSLP to be temporarily located on one cut end while the adjacent end is slid into place. The user backs out the center screw, as necessary, to slip the coupling over the conduit, ensuring both ends of the conduit are visible in the sight hole before tightening all set screws.
Bridgeport Fittings
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Construction Software
Corecon V7 construction software includes modules for business development, estimating, contract administration, procurement, time tracking, document control, correspondence, and scheduling. The Collaboration Edition is for users that have an accounting/job cost system but need a more collaborative project management software solution. The Standard Edition is for users that need estimating and job costing software. Users can employ the company's CoreconLink utilities to integrate with accounting packages such as QuickBooks, Sage Simply Accounting, and MYOB. The Estimating Only Edition is for companies that need an estimating and bid management solution to aid with tracking and securing projects.
Corecon Technologies
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Temporary Service Adapter
The Homac temporary service adapter maintains the flow of power while preventing backfeed of power to the faulted cable. Designed to support 75A and 100A current ratings, the load-side adapter mounts between the meter and meter socket of the house being serviced, while the source-side adapter mounts between the meter and meter socket of a nearby house. Alternative source-side adapters are available for direct connection to pad-mount or overhead transformers. The product includes preassembled connections.
Thomas & Betts
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Lighting Management Packages
Quantum Select packages provide scalable options for adding select capabilities typically found in larger centralized lighting and energy management systems to smaller, more specialized applications. The Quantum Total Light Management system dims or switches all electric lighting, simultaneously controls daylight using automated shades, and integrates with building management systems. Pre-packaged for stand-alone or panel-based projects that require only select Quantum functionality, four light management packages are offered. All packages feature the QP3 Light Management Hub to control, manage, and monitor light and energy use.
Lutron Electronics
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Omnidirectional Lamp
The first product in the EnhanceLite Omnidirectional Series of lamps, the LEDH-A19-60-1-27D-IO is a 60W equivalent that offers 810-lm output at a 2,700K color temperature. According to the company, the lamp consumes only 9.4W of power, offers an efficacy of 86 lm/W, and features a CRI of 94. In addition, the product is dimmable to 5% on most dimmers, and offers a power factor greater than 0.9.
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LED Downlights
The Diamond Series of retrofit LED downlights includes 4-in. (10W), 5-in. (12W), and 6-in. (12W) models. Energy Star-rated, the downlights offer up to 50,000 hr of performance, according to the company. The luminaires can be installed in the company's (or other manufacturers') existing housings and are cULus-rated for existing IC and non-IC housings. In addition, the products can be used in housings with medium-base and GU-24 sockets, and are hardwired adaptable and dimmable to 5%. Offered in reflector or baffle models, finishes include bronze, natural aluminum, haze, copper, chrome (clear), specular black, and white.
Nora Lighting
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Wireless Lighting Control System
Designed for parking garages, the LimeLight wireless lighting control system now includes Temperature Guardrail feature. Up to 800 web-enabled and radio-controlled fixtures, each with motion- and light-sensing capability, can be managed by a single gateway, adjusting light levels throughout the entire parking garage during the daytime, and reacting to any motion in the evening hours. Energy consumption is tracked, and motion is logged in a database. With the addition of the Temperature Guardrail algorithms, LED fixtures are dimmed automatically in hot temperatures, and fluorescent fixtures are automatically increased to higher levels of light output in cold temperatures.
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LED Luminaire
The e•poc LED features solid-state electronics from Universal Lighting Technologies. Constructed from 70% recycled steel, the luminaire is mercury-free and offers a 50,000-hr life, according to the company. The product is available in two lumen output configurations to provide reduced energy consumption when higher light levels are not required. In addition, it is easily serviced with a hinged optical system and plug-and-play LED modules that can be upgraded and compatible with a variety of controls, including occupancy sensors and dimmers.
Columbia Lighting
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Hole Saw
Designed for stainless steel alloys, wood/nails, PVC, and metal applications, the Advanced Edge bi-metal hole saw features PTP advancements that provide more control of the cutting process as well as increased impact-resistance in interrupted cuts, according to the company. Features include more teeth and a deeper gullet in the cutting action for increased material removal as well as a new tooth form that maximizes penetration with a positive rake face. In addition, the saw can cut through a 2×4 in one pass.
M.K. Morse
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These 6-in-1 lineman's pliers feature a 9-in. length and are designed for reaming pipe, cutting bolts, pulling fish tape, pulling nails, cutting nails, and other standard applications. Featuring integrated No. 6 and No. 8 bolt cutters and a reaming head for deburring of metal pipe up to 1½ in., the pliers are made with forged metal. The tool also features rust protection, induction hardened jaws, and rubber grips.
Milwaukee Electric Tool
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Cable Glands
TMC2 and TMC2X cable glands are available come in trade sizes from ½ in. to
4 in. with multiple cable O.D. ranges per hub size in copper-free aluminum, nickel-plated brass, or stainless steel construction. The glands terminate interlocked/corrugated aluminum or steel armor jacketed metal clad cables (Type MC/MCHL), and continuous welded armor cables (Type CLX or TECK) to form mechanical watertight connections while providing ground continuity for cable armor. According to the company, the devices require no disassembly and feature a 2-piece design that allows users to ground the armor and seal the outer jacket in one action. Explosion-proof and dust-ignition proof, the TMC2X uses RapidEx high-speed liquid resin sealing compound that sets within minutes. In addition, the products feature an O-ring face seal for 4X and IP68-rated protection.
Appleton Electric
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Roller Platforms
Designed for use in confined spaces when a cable reel stand is too large to operate, RPR-01 roller platforms are able to disperse material from all models of the company's paralleling reels. The roller platforms feature an enamel finish and replaceable steel wheels with roller bearings to handle weight capacities up to 5,000 lb.
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Penetration Seals
Designed for use on granulated modified bitumen, PVC, EPDM, PIB, TPO single ply, asphalt, and coal tar B.U.R, the ChemCurb System replaces old-style metal pitch pans with precast curb components, pourable sealant, and structural adhesive/sealant. According to the company, the system can typically be installed in under 15 min. and eliminates the need for flashing or mechanical attachment. When installed properly, the product forms a waterproof rubber seal around penetrations of any size.
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The MRC840AL crimper tool is for use on the company's aluminum Hylug (type YA-A) and Hylink (type YS-A) terminals and splices ranging from No. 8 to 4/0 AWG. Features include heat-treated steel jaws to reduce jaw buckling and misalignment under heavy loading; plated jaws for enhanced corrosion resistance; and a rotatable, color-coded die wheel marked with conductor size.
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LED Downlight
The Maxcor 5-in. and 6-in. recessed LED downlight is suitable for both retrofit and new construction applications. According to the company, the downlight operates at less than 14W, produces 900 lm, and is dimmable to approximately 5%.
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Inspection Camera
The HDV600 high-definition borescope camera features a 5.7-in. (145-mm) color display for use in bright outdoor or poorly lit areas. Optics include 4-mm to 6-mm LED-illuminated camera probes and SD memory that stores 15,000 images/4 hr video capacity plus audio annotations. Rugged and upgradeable, the camera offers macro optics for up-close inspections while long depth of field optics are suited for viewing larger or longer concealed areas. Other features include glove-friendly controller handsets with 320° articulated probes and wireless connectivity (10 m range), as well as high-definition clarity. In addition, the products are tested waterproof to IP67 standards and are drop-proof to 2 m.
Extech Instruments
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Design & Estimating Software
DraftLogic Electrical software now seamlessly integrates with ConEst IntelliBid v7 estimating software for complete building electrical system design layouts. According to the company, the software estimates 14 times faster than with traditional building electrical system design and estimating methods. All devices, feeders, and branch circuit wiring determined during DraftLogic Electrical's design process are automatically transferred into ConEst IntelliBid's Count Sheets, allowing users to then perform the final step to go from complete electrical design to complete estimate with no counting and no measuring.
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Wire Feeder
Designed to operate in tandem with Maxis cable pullers and triggers, the Maxis Feeder can feed wires at forward and reverse variable speeds into conduit up to 30 ft per min. The feeder allows users to adjust wire tension, even during operation. Features include 2 min. setup, foam-filled tires and swivel casters, and a dual anchoring system. In addition, traction force uses a grooved serpentine roller design with increased surface area for enhanced grip.
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Truck/Van Storage Units
Weather Guard Pack Rat storage drawer units for truck and vans are made from 14-gauge steel. Available in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-drawer units with wide and narrow drawer compartments, size options include 9 in. or 12½ in. heights, and 24 in. or 48 in. lengths. Widths range from
10¼ in. to 39¾ in. Anti-skid strips on top of the drawer assembly offer traction for wet and muddy boots while full weather stripping protects against the elements.
According to the company, the units can carry up to 425 lb of equipment. In addition, the drawers are fully removable for cleaning and feature a one-touch push button latch assembly for one-handed operation.
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Construction & Collaboration Software
Spectrum V14 construction software allows users to access the program's features from anywhere using almost any Internet-connected device. According to the company, the product eliminates the need for third-party software and any additional hardware to run on the Internet. Venture collaboration software helps users assemble bid teams, share and manage documents, control versioning, automatically send alerts and create project logs, and take control of issue management.
Dexter + Chaney
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GFCI Receptacle
Designed to meet the needs of expanded National Electrical Code requirements for GFCI protection, the Isolated Ground GFCI minimizes electrical interference from a building's ground system. The offering includes 15A and 20A tamper-resistant duplex receptacles as well as hospital-grade models. All devices feature a high-impact-resistant, thermoplastic construction; an LED trip indicator light to identify a tripped condition; and the company's SafeLock protection that shuts off power to the receptacle if a ground fault occurs, if there is a miswire, or if GFCI protection is compromised.
Legrand/Pass & Seymour
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Single-Phase Power Supplies
The line of Epsitron 787 Series Pro power supplies now includes nine single-phase units. Features include the company's 2-Stage PowerBoost, which accommodates high inrush loads to eliminate oversized switch-mode power supplies, an operating efficiency of up to 92%, and an energy-saving mode that can deactivate output when not required via remote control. In addition, the products feature TopBoost, which accommodates circuit breakers for individual load circuit protection by providing 50 msec of additional output at three to six times the rated current (varies per model).
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AC Motors
Offered from 1 hp to 250 hp, this line of Super Premium Efficiency AC motors exceeds the NEMA Premium efficiency levels with at least 20% fewer losses with a 1.25 service factor, according to the company. The motors are suitable for high torque applications or high overload situations without having to specify a special-purpose motor. Featuring the design of the WEG W22 platform, the motors use the same frame sizes as standard NEMA motors to facilitate installation into existing locations. In addition, the units are built using FC-200 cast iron and feature a cooling system designed to provide improved airflow through the motor frame to keep operational temperatures low.
WEG Electric
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Lighting Control Software
Polaris 3D lighting control software is designed for use with the company's Energy Control System (ECS). The web-based application provides users with a single 360°, 3D navigation in a multi-floor view of an entire facility's lighting energy use. In addition, the software offers a color gradient "weather map" type representation of lighting system data, such as lighting status (on/off), power density or energy consumption, light levels; occupancy status; load shedding status; and comparative energy trends.
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The ScopeMeter 190 Series II of 2-channel and 4-channel portable scopes is safety-rated CAT III 1,000V/CAT IV 600V. Available in 60-MHz, 100-MHz, or 200-MHz bandwidth models with real-time sampling rates up to 2.5 GS/s and 400 ps resolution to capture noise and other disturbances, the scopes feature deep memory of up to 10,000 samples per channel and are IP-51 rated to withstand dust, drips, humidity, and wide temperature variations. In addition, the tools are hand-held and battery operated.
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These medium-voltage (5kV to 15kV) circuit breaker-type transfer switches and bypass/isolation switches are UL-tested, listed, and labeled under UL 1008A, making them suitable for use in legally required emergency power systems. The switches can be configured for open- or closed-transition transfer. All switch functions are controlled by the company's RPTCS programmable microprocessor-based control system. Although designed for unattended operation, switches include controls for manual operation. All medium-voltage circuit breaker-type switches meet or exceed IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI standards.
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Hard Hat
The Fibre-Metal Roughneck P2A hard hat is suitable for use in extreme work environments. Featuring a matte finish, the hard hat is constructed of an injection-molded fiberglass compound and meets ANSI-Z89.1-2009 impact-resistance tests at temperatures up to 370°F. The hat also features SuperEight suspension with eight load-bearing points. Additional features include an adjustable fit and smooth crown. Available headgear options include: the Fibre-Metal non-slip/non-strip ratchet, SwingStrap, or TabLok. Each of the cap's nine shades of solid-color resin provides a permanent, no-chip, no-peel finish.
Honeywell Safety Products
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Edge Luminaires
These LED edge luminaires include an ultra-thin "light guide" with built-in LED technology. Available as ceiling troffers and suspended luminaires, the products feature transparent or opaque light panels coupled with Rambus MicroLens technology. Mercury-, lead-, and glass-free, the units offer features such as a CRI of 80 or higher, a 35,000-hr life, instant start, and dimming capabilities from 0V to 10V.
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Cord/Cable Protector
The Ultra-Sidewinder is designed to protect cables run across a floor. The product's design articulates left and right, allowing the system to turn corners and adapt to the layout of the room while maintaining protection for cables and trip protection for pedestrians. Cables can be left in the system and coiled around a
3-ft diameter for portability or left in place indefinitely.
UltraTech International
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Arc Flash Protection System
The TVOC-2 is the next generation of the company's Arc Guard System. The product detects faults in low- and medium-voltage switchgear, disconnecting the power provided to the arc within 30 msec to 50 msec. When installed with the company's Emax circuit breakers, the UL-listed product carries a functional safety rating of SIL-2.
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Receptacle/Wall Box
This receptacle/wall box combines the company's pre-wired DSN Series switch rated receptacle with local circuit protection. Available in fuseholder- or circuit breaker-equipped models, the device provides an easy installation option for the DSN Series switch rated receptacle/plugs. The local circuit protection is rated for branch circuits at 20A, 30A, and 60A, and motor line-of-sight disconnects at
5 hp, 10 hp, and 20 hp. The switch-rated DSN receptacle features a dead-front safety shutter, is pre-mounted to the box, and is wired to the circuit protection.
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Push Button Box
The SPB Series push button box features pre-cut holes in the cover. Constructed from 13-gauge steel with an ANSI 61 gray powder-coat finish, the cover includes an oil-resistant, die-cut gasket for protection against dust, water, and oil. Cover screws thread into sealed nuts for increased sealing protection. In addition, the product is UL-listed, meets NEMA 12 and 13 specifications, and comes in four sizes to accommodate 22.5-mm or 30.5-mm push buttons.
Bud Industries
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Safety Controller
The PSR-TRISAFE/M modular safety controller connects up to 10 safe digital I/O modules via a T-bus system. The controller's base station features 20 safety input signals and four safety category outputs. The product also provides outputs for a test pulse, alarm (aux), and ground switching. The safe digital I/O module can be configured as 12 safe digital inputs or eight safe digital inputs and four safe digital outputs. Each point on the safe expansion module can be controlled individually.
Phoenix Contact
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LED Lamps
These LED lamps are designed to meet Energy Star standards. Dimmable and UL-approved, the series includes 45 products, including MR16 GU5.3, MR16 GU10, PAR20, PAR30 short neck, PAR30 long neck, and PAR38 versions. Most of the lamps in the series are available in 2,700K, 3,000K, and 4,000K temperature ratings and 8°, 25°, and 35° beam angles.
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High-Bay Luminaire
The BayLight instant restrike LED high-bay luminaire is designed to meet the requirements of a conventional 400W HID fixture. With an optional integrated occupancy sensor that enhances energy savings, the luminaire features an L70 rated life of more than 60,000 hr at 40°C and more than 100,000 hr at 25°C. With an IP66 rating for the LED panel, the product is certified for damp location use. In addition, it contains no mercury or lead.
Lighting Science Group
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Smart Meters
E-Mon D-Mon smart meters feature built-in communications, providing 38 metering parameters of energy information, expanded protocol options for integration into building automation systems, enhanced on-board memory storage, and various indoor and outdoor enclosure options. In addition to UL/CUL listings, the meters are certified to ANSI C12.20 national accuracy standards of ±0.2% from 1% to 100% of rated load.
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LED Luminaire
Compliant to FAA and ICAO standards for straight and curved runways, touchdown zones, and taxiways, the Pro V LED Series of luminaires features up to 100 times longer life and reduced energy consumption cost by up to 85% when compared to traditional 65W lamps. The luminaire also features increased pilot visibility, lower operating temperatures that extend lens and photometric performance, and direct replacement of existing incandescent fixtures. In addition, the product uses a common power supply, regardless of color or application.
Cooper Crouse-Hinds
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 1998
NEWS FROM: Carson City Department of Motor Vehicles 98-125
The Nevada Health Division has finished its investigation into a reported case of tuberculosis at the Carson City DMV office. The results show that an employee who was diagnosed with TB actually had a similar but non-contagious infection. No DMV employees or members of the public were exposed to tuberculosis or any other organism from that individual.
The Health Division and DMV&PS Safety Officer Rich Gilbert followed standard procedure by arranging testing and a full "contact investigation" when the infected employee's physician made a diagnosis of active tuberculosis earlier this month.
The physician based his diagnosis on preliminary lab results and the patient's clinical condition. Further laboratory testing showed the employee was not infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis but rather had Mycobacterium avlum. This is a bacteria which is found in soil, milk and water. It is not transmitted from individual to individual even when there is a cough present in an individual with an active case.
No further testing of DMV employees is being considered at this time.
For further information, contact:
Rich Gilbert, DMV&PS Safety Officer 687-8286
Dr. Randall Todd, State Health Division 687-4800


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When seconds count, you need a shoe that can get you through the transition quickly while offering maximum performance out on the road. Designed for elite-level competition, the Specialized Men's S-Works Trivent Triathlon Shoe is the most highly engineered triathlon shoe in the world. It features the revolutionary Tri-Specific Drawbridge closure system, which leaves the heel of the shoe 'popped' open and ready for entry in the transition, while the Launch Clip puts the shoe in the level position for the best flying start possible. Couple this with temperature-regulating construction, a stiff and efficient sole, and Body Geometry ergonomics for great fit and performance, and you're one step closer to your best time ever.


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Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultrarunning, triathlon, and other life adventures. I enjoy the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of outdoor events and the chance to meet cool people. This blog contains interviews, research, original fiction, new product ideas, and all things trail running.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Interview with Nikki Kimball (Rutland Herald)
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Great article on Nikki, she is a serious BA. Horrible pic of her though, hope she doesn't see that! Of course, maybe that is what she really looked like after the extreme heat, ha ha.ReplyDelete
I couldn't find any good (free) photos of Nikki on the Internet. I'll swap out for this one from the Boston Marathon and hope nobody comes to get me. ;-)ReplyDelete
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Mulholland is a rich neighbourhood in Los Santos, San Andreas, named after Steven Mulholland, a Los Santos artist for the game. Mulholland is located in the northwestern area of the city. Richman is located west of the district, Mulholland Intersection and part of Red County from the east, Red County and Dillimore from the north and Vinewood from the south. The district is situated high on the hills, most roads are uphills, downhills and hairpins, large villas and mansions are present in the district. However, it is unknown whether the residents are wealthy and rich or not since the cars moving in the district are poor cars.
Richman is actually considered more up-scale than Mulholland. This is evident by the types of houses that contrast with eachother: Richman having more traditional mansions, and Mulholland having more stilt houses that aren't very appealing. Also, the roads in Mulholland are more narrow and ridden with cracks, in contrast to Richman's more refined, wider roads.
Events of GTA San Andreas
One of the earliest game's missions, Madd Dogg's Rhymes, was given by OG Loc, you were supposed to go to Madd Dogg's Crib in Mulholland, and steal his rhyme book, to bring it to OG Loc. Later in the game, after saving Madd Dogg's life, Dogg tells Carl about his mansion, which was taken by a Los Santos Vagos member called Big Poppa. CJ and the San Fierro Triads get the mansion back, leading to CJ becoming Madd Dogg's manager.
Stationary vehicles
- One Police Bribe Pickups
- Two Body Armor Pickups
- One Oyster Collectible at Madd Dogg's Pool
Neighbouring Areas
|Hilltop Farm
|Fisher's Lagoon
|Mulholland Intersection
|Downtown Los Santos
- Mullholland is based off the real-life area in LA called Mulholland Drive, located in the LA Hills. It too also features wealthy residents and mansions.
- During the Los Santos Riots, Mulholland is the only area not affected by the riots and there will be no civil disobedience there, making it the safest area of Los Santos during the riots.


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Now You Can Get the Lean Body You Have Always Desired... Without Avoiding Carbs or Starving Yourself to Death.
How to Lose Weight Feasting on Delicious Carbs.
We have been tricked...
...into believing that carbs are the reason so many people are struggling with excess body fat.
We are told to reduce carbs and increase fats if we want to lose weight.
Here's the irony:
Your body RARELY stores carbs as body fat to any significant degree.
Almost all of the fat you see on your body comes from the fats you eat.
Your body doesn't even change or convert the fat you eat before it gets stored as body fat.
Eat a lot of saturated fat?
Saturated fat is what will get stored on your body.
Use a bunch of vegetable oil?
Your body fat will contain that same type of fat.
For the most part...
Your stored body fat is simply the reserve tank for the excess dietary FAT that you EAT.
Where does the body store carbs?
Excess carbs get stored in your muscles as glycogen.
The only time your body attempts to convert carbs into fat is when your muscles are 100% full of glycogen.
Your muscles rarely reach this point.
The average person can store up to 1,500-2,000 calories of glycogen. It takes sustained extreme overfeeding of carbs before your body begins the process of converting carbs to fat.
If our body fat is made up almost entirely of the fats we eat, why don't we just drastically REDUCE FATS in our diet?
Low carb high fat advocates like to point out that carbs raise insulin.
This does cause the excess fat you eat to get stored as fat.
But remember...
It is the fat you eat that gets stored as body fat, NOT the carbs.
Somewhere along the way, we forgot this simple fact.
We have been tricked...
...and I'm as guilty as anyone.
This is a good time for a quick introduction.
My name is Rusty Moore.
My background includes being a fitness advisor to runway models... men and women who need to add definition while staying slim enough to fit into stylish clothing.
Bulky fashion models get sent home.
I've also been a full-time fitness writer for the past 10 years and teach the "definition without excess size" training methods in my Visual Impact Fitness courses.
All of my programs in the past have been workout routines, with just a few dietary guidelines.
I never wanted to create a pure diet course.
This past spring I was FORCED to change my mind.
Here's how it all happened...
The story begins in beautiful Reykjavik, Iceland.
Rewind the clock back about 8 years.
I am running a wildly popular fitness blog and an Olympic Strength & Conditioning Coach who lives in Iceland begins providing great tips in the comment section.
His name is Mark Kislich.
Not only is Mark an incredible trainer, he transformed his own body shortly before I met him.
Before I met Mark he had lost close to 100 pounds.
He isn't genetically gifted.
Although he has helped numerous Olympic and professional athletes reach peak condition...
Staying lean was a struggle most of his life.
We quickly became friends...
...but after a couple of years, we lost touch.
He went back to training athletes who compete at the highest level and spent less time online.
He went off the grid for a few years.
Then this past spring, Mark posted this picture on his Facebook timeline.
Mark is in his mid-40's.
I was BLOWN away!
I'm slightly older, but it's rare to see anyone over 40 close to this level of conditioning.
My response?
"Dude! Are you getting ready for a contest or something? You look like you are at about 5% body fat. WHAT have you been doing?"
He told me the key was a special high carb diet he was following.
...and from lowering dietary fat to 8-10% of daily calories.
He has been this lean for the past 5 years by following this approach.
After hearing this, I wanted to kick myself.
We know that carbs rarely get converted and stored as body fat.
...and that your body fat is mainly made up of the fat that you eat.
Knowing this...
LIMITING FATS seems like the most logical straightforward approach to not getting fat.
10 years ago I KNEW this was an extremely effective way to get and stay lean.
I got sidetracked.
I started my fitness writing career right at the birth of the Paleo movement.
In 2007, there weren't many Paleo blogs.
By 2008, they were popping up like crazy.
I became friends with some of the very first Paleo bloggers.
I didn't fully adopt a Paleo approach but was definitely influenced by a lot of the stuff they taught.
Around 2010 some of these Paleo bloggers specialized and focused on the ketogenic diet.
Paleo got popular...
...but the keto diet became a huge movement.
It took about 5 years for the ketogenic diet to reach critical mass.
These past 2 years the keto approach has EXPLODED.
"Keto Diet" is now a household term.
The ketogenic diet is to the point where relatives who aren't even into fitness will ask you about it.
"Rusty, have you heard of the keto diet? Supposedly you can get lean eating bacon and butter. Also... Kelly Ripa says that rice is now bad for you."
If you are into fitness you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.
You tell your relatives something about fitness...
Then a talk show host talks about the exact same thing 10 years later and all of a sudden it enters their reality.
Both Mark and I know the keto low carb diet very well.
We have a DEEP understanding of how low carb diets work.
None of this is new to us.
My dieting philosophy was affected by the low carb movement.
Mark headed in the opposite direction.
Instead of increasing fats?
He drastically limited fat and decided to eat a carb-heavy STARCH based diet.
The results have been almost unreal.
We are about the same age.
I'm older, but we are close enough in age to have attended high school at the same time.
After seeing Mark's pictures...
I grilled him for 3-4 months about his methods.
Within 3 weeks of starting Mark's diet, I was completely sold.
My face got lean and more angular shortly after beginning this diet... and my skin looked more radiant and full of color.
I'm now on month #3.
I'm leaner than I've been in 10 years (getting leaner every week).
My energy levels are through the roof.
I've been so impressed with how easy and effective Mark's diet has worked... I felt COMPELLED to turn this into a full-blown online course.
Here are just a few highlights from the course:
- Why the low fat dieting method of the 1980's was ALMOST correct… but there was one flaw. If we would have fixed this flaw it would have made it the main fat loss method we use today.
- A lot of diets work well for fat loss, but crush your metabolism in the process. Why a high carb low fat diet gets you lean while increasing your energy output.
- The story about an MD who has helped hundreds of patients lose 100+ pounds, while eating a diet of refined carbs and sugar (we still recommend whole foods however).
- Mark doesn't even track protein and believes "protein guilt" is the #1 reason people have a tough time getting lean. The amount of protein it takes to maintain muscle while dropping body fat. Hint: it's less than you think.
- Examination of studies where people ate 5,000+ calorie days and 2,000+ calorie meals and STILL had a tough time getting the body to store carbs as fat.
- Why the western diet of eating around 35% calories as fat is a major contributor to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The 2 zones you will want to stay in to ensure a long and healthy life.
- A doctor who successfully treats diabetic patients with a specific high carb diet. After switching to this special diet, many of his patients no longer find the need for insulin or oral medication.
- One potential issue with ketogenic diets is that beer or alcohol can pull you out of a ketogenic state. Why this diet is "beer friendly" and works well even with moderate drinking.
- How carbs ramp up calorie burn and energy expenditure, and why fats do NOT. A study comparing carbs vs fat when it comes to increasing the metabolism.
- A secret "hack" to quickly scan an ingredient label and tell if a food has an optimal amount of fat.
- Why many people mistakenly give up right when their body is primed to get rid of stubborn body fat and get lean. The counterintuitive way to tell if you are losing body fat.
- Health advice from a doctor who trained cardiac surgeons until the age of 95. He's 103 years old now and still drives.
- What happens when you combine too many fats with carbs. The reason this can cause insulin resistance and diabetes... and how switching to a high carb low fat diet can quickly correct this problem.
- The precise strategy to make yo-yo dieting a thing of the past. How to steadily lose weight without ever backtracking and regaining that body fat.
- For those wanting to drop fat rapidly? A simple, yet extremely effective meal plan to follow Monday through Thursday. This leaves flexibility to eat more and socialize on the weekends while making progress each and every week.
- How to successfully follow this diet whether you are a vegan or a meat eater. Mark is vegan and Rusty is not.
- Mark's whole food vegan diet template for getting lean without hunger. How he is able to stay lean eating a surprisingly large amount of calories.
- Rusty's diet template of mixing in more processed food along with meat. How to get lean shopping in the "regular part" of the grocery store.
- ...and MUCH more.
We realize that the low carb approach is wildly popular.
Low carb diets CAN work.
We are 100% convinced that our High Carb Fat Loss Blueprint will be a more effective approach for you.
In fact...
I believe that our high carb approach to dieting will eventually become as widespread as the ketogenic diet is now.
I realize this is a BOLD claim.
When you follow our diet and limit fats?
Your insulin sensitivity will DRAMATICALLY improve.
This will give you the energy levels of a teenager while accelerating the rate at which you lose body fat.
It's a fantastic feeling.
This online course is fully mobile optimized so it reads like a dream on your phone.
We decided to price this as a one-time investment of
$67 only $37.
We poured our heart and soul into this...
...but wanted to make this affordable to the masses.
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Mark's HOURLY consultation and training fees are multiple times the price of this course.
He spends his days training world-class athletes.
His athletes all buy into the high carb philosophy.
I no longer take on personal clients.
There is a lot of rehashed and recycled info on the Internet.
This isn't another "cookie cutter" program.
If you want to lose weight and the current way you are eating isn't doing the trick?
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Think BIG in Washington – as soon as you arrive in DC, you'll be knocked over by the scale of the place. America's capital wants you to know where you are, and the city goes all out to impress in terms of grandeur and size. Drama and scandal bubble under the surface, while the streets are abuzz with hip and happening events, museums, restaurants and clubs around every corner. The principles of Equality, Justice, Life and Liberty are still upheld, but DC is, above all, a trendy and international town.
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Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Washington is a city of contrasts. While it might be best recognized in its political role, DC wants the world to know that it has much more to offer than governmental gossip and diplomatic deals. Divided into districts, each neighbourhood represents another distinct feature that adds to the diverse characteristics breathing life into the city.
While isolated Georgetown is bustling with new, trendy boutiques and restaurants, Shaw, once the site of racial tension and riot, is undergoing a revitalization program to make it a hot destination for African-American heritage tours. Downtown might offer theaters, galleries and the best Chinese food in the Chinatown restaurants while the New U district, where Duke Ellington once played, is the in vogue neighborhood for hearing live music. And amid all this, let's not forget the political and military monuments and memorials along the National Mall. It is in this area that you'll also find the wonderful Smithsonian complex of museums.
The city is a melting pot of cultures and communities, which have a fantastic influence on restaurants in particular. Whatever your culinary preferences, DC can cater to them, be it French, American or Ethiopian. Spread out across the city, all the choices are on offer. Additionally, one of the key aspects of Washington, DC is that, despite being crammed with different tastes, smells, sights and sounds, it is not claustrophobic. DC's neighborhoods are spread out over an expanse that is broken up by generous oases of green space, giving the city that sense of liberation and harmony which it strives to promote.
Washington D.C is the capital of patriotic monuments and symbols of political power. Home to influential institutions including Congress and the White House, the city also boasts some of the best museums and art galleries in the world.
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National Gallery of Art
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National Museum of American History
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Arlington National Cemetery
Library of Congress
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
United States Botanic Garden
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington National Cathedral
Supreme Court
Jefferson Memorial
Washington Monument
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The U.S. National Archives
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National Zoological Park
Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool
Regarded as one of the culinary capitals of the world, Washington offers a fantastic variety of cuisines and dining experiences. Washington's eclectic mix of nationalities demands an array of tastes to suit all backgrounds.
Neighborhoods and districts boast their own signature fare. Head to Georgetown for trendy hot spots, Adams-Morgan to sample East African 'wat' (simmered veg or meat in sauce), or Downtown for great seafood (soft-shell crab is a specialty).
Dinner service stretches from 6pm-11pm and tips of at least 15 percent are expected. It's advisable to book ahead for popular places, especially on weekends.
Pizzeria Paradiso
Bistrot Lepic
Blue Duck Tavern
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
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For a quick hot dog or something more substantial, Washington's deluge of cafés will more than cater to the requirements of its visitors. The city's student population promotes a café culture ensuring there is something for everyone.
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Cascade Café
Café Milano
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Student life and an established city Happy Hour make DC's bar scene a happening affair. Cocktails flow freely, particularly in the two main drinking areas, Georgetown and Adams-Morgan. Washington lights up after dark. Rave until the early hours or sip exciting cocktails in cozy surroundings.
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The Loft at 600 F
U Street Music Hall
McClellan's Retreat
Kabin Lounge
Clyde's of Georgetown
Simple Bar & Grill
Union Pub
All Souls Bar
9:30 Club
For a serious shopping spree, Georgetown is probably the most famous area for a bit of retail therapy but many DC neighborhoods have enough boutiques, markets and designer stores to make the city a shopper's paradise. Malls are generally located in more suburban areas, but their popularity ensures they are easily accessible.
Downtown and Chinatown
Friendship Heights
The New U District
Eastern Market
The Fashion Center at Pentagon City
Potomac Mills Mall
Union Station
White House Gifts
Captain White's Seafood
Mazza Gallerie
Chevy Chase Pavilion
Union Market
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Tiny Jewel Box
Eastern Market Pottery
Miss Pixie's
Georgetown Flea Market
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National Airport is accessible by Metro (Yellow/Blue Line). The Washington, DC Metrorail system has an important Metrorail station connected to Terminals B and C at Reagan National Airport. The Metrorail system offers easy and affordable access to different locations throughout Washington, Virginia and Maryland. You can buy your ticket from the machines located at all entrances to the Airport Metrorail station.
SuperShuttle offers door-to-door service and based on demand. For information or to schedule service, call 1-800-BLUEVAN or go to supershuttle.com.
To get in touch with shared ride services, go to the outside curb or contact a SuperShuttle representative. After hours, call 1-800-258-3826 and press 1 for dispatch or 2 for reservations.
Another way is to rent a car. Rental car counters are located on the first floor in Terminal Garage A.
You will find the taxi stands outside the terminals. A taxi to National Airport from the National Mall takes approximately 15 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport is an international airport in Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia, 26 miles (42 km) west of downtown Washington, D.C.
Travelling to Dulles is easy with Silver Line Express bus service, connecting Dulles International to downtown Washington, D.C. and beyond. You can buy your tickets for the Dulles International Airport Silver Line Express at the ticket counter located inside the vestibule of Door 4 on the Arrivals Level of the Main Terminal.
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Bus operates to and from L'Enfant Plaza, Rosslyn, Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride and Dulles Airport Ground Transportation Curb location 2E.
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You can also choose shared van service to and from points all around the metropolitan region. No reservations required. Go to the Dulles Airport Ground Transportation Centers down the ramps from Arrivals Door no 2 or no 7 or call 1-800-258-3826 (SuperShuttle) / 1-800-590-0000 (Supreme Airport Shuttle).
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There is also Taxi service from the airport. No reservations required. Visit the Washington Flyer Taxi counter at the Dulles Airport Ground Transportation Centers down the ramps from Arrivals Door no. 2 or no 7 or call 703-572-TAXI.
Address: Washington Dulles International Airport
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Baltimore/Washington International is a major airport serving the Baltimore–Washington Metropolitan Area in the United States. Situated next to the CDP Linthicum in northern unincorporated Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the airport is about 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Washington, D.C.
Here are some options how to travel to and from the airport:
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Metro now offers BWI Express Metro bus service between BWI and the Greenbelt metro station. The service offers a direct connection between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro Station. The BWI Express/B30 service runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week to the Greenbelt Metro Station, which is situated on the Green Line of the Washington Metro System.
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You can also take Amtrak Train to BWI from Washington's Union Station. You can contact Amtrak Passenger Services at Union Station by calling 202-906-3260 or go to their website www.amtrak.com.
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Take MARC Trains at Washington's Union Station situated at 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE. Here you will find hours and information. The BWI Marshall Rail Station is on MARC's Penn Line.
To contact the Union Station ticket office, please call 202-906-3104. MARC Train service operates seven days a week.
The taxi stand is placed just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Marshall terminal. BWI Marshall taxicabs are forbidden from charging flat rates. For more information, call 410-859-1100 or visit www.bwiairporttaxi.com.
Address: Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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Public transport in Washington consists of the super-efficient Metrorail and bus services. Computerized fare cards are available from self-service machines at the stations. One-day passes and weekly ones are available.
The bus service in DC provides services throughout the city and to outlying suburbs. Stops are marked by red, white and blue signposts. Kids travel free. Be sure to have exact change ready for the automatic fare machines.
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Taxis are everywhere in the city, just hail one down. DC is based around eight geographical zones, and a cab fare is determined by how many of these you cross during your ride, as well as the time of day you travel and the number of passengers. Three major taxi companies are:
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Skeleton Found Near Buckingham Palace Turns Out to Be Guy Obsessed With Queen
One thing you can say about Robert James Moore, whose skeleton was discovered this week on a small island in St. James Park near Buckingham Palace: He died doing what he loved. Stalking Queen Elizabeth II.
Moore's remains had apparently lay hidden on an uninhabited island for some three years, only to be discovered, "next to some vodka bottles and a decayed yellow cushion," by a tree surgeon. Why post up on a tiny island in the middle of a lake? "[T]here would not be a better place to remain undiscovered with view of the Queen's primary residence than the West Island," says police spokesman Mike West. And why would Moore want to "remain undiscovered with view of the Queen's primary residence"? Well:
Mr Moore, who was in his late sixties when he died, was said to have said hundreds of "strange and offensive" packages to the Queen over a period of 15 years, including obscene photographs. Some of the "peculiar" letters ran to 600 pages, and he had also posted a copy of his passport and boxes falsely warning that they contained dangerous substances.
Police don't know why he died, and haven't been able to find family or next-of-kin to contact in the U.S.


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CRESTVIEW � The North Okaloosa Fire District, with Auburn Water Systems' help, seeks to add five fire hydrants within its coverage area.
CRESTVIEW � The North Okaloosa Fire District, with Auburn Water Systems' help, seeks to add five fire hydrants within its coverage area.
"Our board (of commissioners) sets aside about $10,000 to put hydrants in older areas or areas that don't have hydrants," as needed, fire Chief Ed Cutler said.
The working relationship between NOFD and Auburn Water has been beneficial, he said.
"They are giving us a really good price, because they are subsidizing the cost themselves ... and providing the labor," Cutler said.
"With the difference between the fire district's contribution and the actual cost for five hydrants and accessories, plus our labor costs to install the hydrants, our part will exceed ($)10,000," Doug Sims, Auburn Water Systems' general manager, said in an email.
Cutler said his department is working with Auburn Water to determine the hydrants' best location.
He is expected to announce the locations at a future commission meeting, but the Auburn area and Lake Silver Road are among potential sites.
Regardless of the selections, homeowners always have the option of paying for their own hydrants, which can assist firefighters during emergencies.
Although the cost of the hydrant and the necessary parts would cost between $2,500 and $3000, its presence would lower homeowner's insurance premiums.
"We've heard (of) people saving as much as a thousand a year," Cutler said.
A homeowner's association or group of neighbors could self-fund the hydrant if one household alone can't afford the cost.
A higher number of hydrants in an area correlates with an improved Insurance Service Office rating. Property insurance companies use ISO ratings, based on several factors, to set premiums.
"Fifty percent is based on the fire department, meaning the number of firefighters, fire stations and equipment," Cutler said.
ISO ratings also factor in the water system and its dispatch.
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Ok everyone this is my first time i hope someone can help me THIS is the problem when i go to fox. com to look at tv programs like house i can only see it in the little screen when i try to look in full screen mode the sound is ther but the video is in slid screen mode now when i look at my proceesing its at like 87% memory in running how do i fix this and why is so much memory taken up with 64% processing appire 5100 acer 64x2
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I recently installed Windows Service Pack 2, actually three times after reinstating my computer software to the original state by erasing and reinstalling the full software install CD on my computer's hard drive for Window XP Home. I have no problems playing games with my new FX 5200 Ultra video card by BFG, but I am at random times getting the annoying green screen that blanks out my videos I am streaming or playing(happens when I am streaming more often). Then after that happens usually, the computer reboots or shuts off. I never had this happen before. My computer's memory tests ok so why can I play games with this never happening but when I am streaming or watching video through Windows Media Player, etc do I get the "green screen blankout" and then often the shutdown of my computer? I have 512 MB of system memory and 128 MB of video memory! I use System Mechanic and it shows I have at least half of my memory even during playback so what is the problem here? I can attach my system computer file of my information if you like in an e-mail if it will help. AND YES I HAVE THE DIVX CODECS. I thought about that to and uninstalled and reinstalled them with the same random problems. PLEASE HELP ME. This is really annoying.
Well, it seems u dont have a hardware problem. this problem occurs only when u r watching videos. so i guess its the media player. take my suggestion, stop using it. Download this pack: KLite Codec Pack. I think the latest version is 3.2. Its got all the codecs u need to play compressed videos, and dvds. Its also got an advanced media player which can play any video u open it with like wmv, dat, mpg, rm, mov, avi, divx..... of course, the codecs for these formats r included in the pack.
I have a Dell SC600 tower computer, several years old. It has a P4 with 2.66 GB speed. I have 2 GB ram, 7200 rpm hard drives and an Internet Connection that varies between 2 and 5 MB. I'm guaranteed 2 MB...but most of the time if I check it, it's a lot faster.
This particular problem has started since I installed Windows 7...I never had it in XP. When I installed Windows 7, I didn't have the problem, it seem to have started recently. It could have started when I replaced RC with the Release version.
When I try to play a Video...regardless of the source, it plays for a few seconds, then stops, then plays for a few seconds, then stops, and never just plays. The Video buffer never fills up...it just stays at the current location. \
I don't mind waiting till the buffer reaches 100% and then start playing the video...but no matter how long I wait, the buffer indicator doesn't move.
Any ideas?
OS: Windows XP
Video: Intel on-board
Ram: 1gb
I've got a PC having video problems streaming but only with these sites that stream live football games and sports events. It runs fine with youtube etc. No problems with movies or anything like that. All the basic stuff checked like updated video drivers, disk space, flash etc. Also tried disabling hardware accelerator. The sound works fine but the video runs in slow motion. My thinking is the on-board card or lack of memory but the fact it runs other site such as youtube I'm doubting this. BB speed is excellent so this is not the problem. Any ideas?
Look to the web pages FAQ's and see what the minimum requirements are. You may need a video card with separate video memory to play this site. Also when streaming, stop the video from automatically starting, and let it buffer for a few minutes (there may be a grey progress bar ahead of the actual playing progress bar)
Be sure to update Java and Shockwave.
I am trying to stream video from music.yahoo.com and other sites with embedded video. Media Player just locks up or says "Buffering" or "Connecting" forever. It works fine on any other computer in my house just not mine. I am using media player 10, I also tried installing 9 and had the exact same problem. I don't know if it is a Codec problem or what. I can't figure it out. It has nothing to do with my firewall since the other computers that work fine are on the same firewall. Even reformatting does nothing! Is there a substitute for Media Player that I can use? If I download the file first then play it, then it works fine, I just can't stream direct.Read other answers
The problem i am facing is ,when i play a video the streaming stops and the whole system will hang and it needs restart,But the same video streams well when I use earphones or audio jack.I am fed up with this problem,can u please provide me a solution how to resolve this problem.
Hi @AKKIP, Welcome to the HP Forums! I read your post and wanted to reach out to help you! In your post, you had said that currently your HP Pavilion 14-b003tx Ultrabook is having sound issues. You could try: 1. Right click the Speaker icon in the bottom right corner by your time.2. Click Playback Devices.3. Click Speakers.4. Click properties.5. Click the advanced tab on the Properties window.6. Change the Default Format drop-down to the highest quality.7. Apply the properties.8. Click OK to close the properties window. Restart the Notebook and test the sound. Here is a link to help troubleshoot the sound. Please let me know how this goes. To simply say thanks, click the Thumbs up below! Thanks.Read other 1 answers
I just set up a brand new computer that is having problems across all browsers streaming video from sites like YouTube or Facebook. The video appears to be in slow motion/stuttering.
The PC is a Dell Precision 3620, intel (quad core 3.2 GHz, 3.6 Ghz Turbo, 6MB, w/ HD Graphics 530); 16 GB RAM; integrated graphics card. Windows 7 Professional.
Here is what I've already tried:
*I disabled Hardware Graphic Accelerator on all browsers.
*I made sure Adobe flash is up to date.
*I cleared internet history.
*I made sure windows is totally up to date.
*A different computer at the same location (network drop) did not have trouble streaming videos. Other computers on the same network are not having trouble streaming video.
*I checked memory usage and performance when the videos are stuttering and nothing appears to be taking up an exorbitant amount of resources.
* I checked to see if there was an update for the graphics driver (there wasn't)
I rebooted the computer and for a little while, videos streamed ok, but after a few hours, the user reported that videos were once again stuttering/ appear to be playing in slow motion.
Hi there :)
I'm running into an odd problem. It started a couple days ago for reasons unknown. If I try to play an embedded video, such as this, the video will begin to play in media player as normal, but a download progress window will also open. This didn't use to happen, but here's the really weird part- if I cancel the download progress window, everything is fine; if I let it go the video will either restart, or stop playing all together along with an error message stating that the file cannot be found.
I tried clearing my TIFs, relocating my TIF folder, checked and rechecked every setting I can see, and everything looks fine. It's kind of baffling =[
Any ideas?
I'm running Win XP Home with SP2, fully up-to-date, with WMP 10. I had no prior problems with streaming videos. However, I recently installed Nero, after which I find that streaming to WMP 10 no longer works. Instead, the files have to be downloaded first. I've checked the file associations in WMP 10 and Win XP, and ensured that .wmv and .wma files are to be opened with WMP, but that doesn't help.
Shall I try re-installing WMP 10? Or is there some setting in WMP that was overwritten by Nero?
Thx for any advice.
some people have rolled back to an earlier version
also uninstall and reinstall nero
ok, so far i've only noticed this to happen with .asf files, and i have no idea why it's happening. when i open the .asf files, windows media player pops up and then starts buffering, which is normal. but then after it buffers some, it will start to play the files but i can only hear it. there is no video whatsoever; just a black screen. i've tried downloading codec packages, opening it with other players, upgrading my windows media player, and some other stuff. i think my player just can't recognize that file format for some reason because i have streamed other VoD files before that had the extension .asx i think it was. if anyone has had this happen and knows wtf is going on, or if anyone just has any ideas that might help, plz help.
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It happens for the speedy joe video player on drama video website. & daily motion and wat videos are not loading. Youtube works fine, so anyone knows what is the issue for this?Edit: Moved topic from XP to the more appropriate forum. ~ Animal
Sppedy Joe is the nickname for what is called the JW Player and is offered by Longtail Video. The link is below. You might want to check out their help forum as your problem may be one of compatibility.
I've been having the same problem for a while now. When I try to watch a video online, I can only load a small portion of it at a time. The progress bar will only move part of the way (usually only a minute or two out of a 30 minute video) and then completely stop. I've tried waiting for several hours to see if it's just slow, but it just stops.
It's not a matter of a slow connection--mine is very fast.
This happens both in IE and Firefox. I have cleared my cache and reinstalled Flash Player, but that didn't help either.
Any ideas???
I'm having a problem playing any kind of imbedded streaming video. I first tried to watch a streaming broadcast, and the site told me I needed to download Media Player, which I already had. However, I thought I might need an update, so I downloaded the newest version (9) and it still didn't help. As you know, this version cannot be uninstalled, so now I'm stuck with it. I think there may be a conflict between Media Player and Real Player, but I'm not sure. Can anyone please help with this???
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I am having issues with streaming video from my PC to my TV by means of an HDMI cord. It used to be very simple: I would plug in the HDMI cord to both the PC and TV, change the settings on the T.V. to "HDMI", and on the PC press the "windows key + P" to change the settings to "duplicate" or "extend". I tried clearing everything up with my Norton services, but I can't find any issues.
Now the streaming won't work and I am not sure why. If I create another account on the computer it sometimes works but after enough times of streaming video, that stops working as well. The last time I tried the visual part worked, however I couldn't transfer the sound to the T.V. even when I tried adjusting all the settings. Anyone have any ideas?
I guess no one has encountered this before?
hi, need help..
i'm experiencing a major problem with video streaming or watching videos from sites such as yahoo, nba for morethan a week already; but has no problem watching videos from youtube, metacafe, & the likes or flash videos.
everytime i click a link to a video it doesn't load, and it will stay 1 or 0% all the time. clicking play does nothing. it's just stuck at 0 or 1%, play state is always stuck at "ready". whatever browser i use the result is still the same.
from what i know, nba & yahoo (like featured videos, news) either use Quicktime or Windows Media Player to load & play videos. my prob is it suddenly stopped playing videos for no reason. my media player is upto date, quicktime, realplayer & other codecs are upto date. just wondering why i can't view a video from those sites? does anybody know a solution? anything i need to do?
my OS is XP pro, connection speed is ranging from 700+ to 900+ kbps (dsl connection).
i use IE 6 & Firefox 1.5
There could be a number of issues at hand over here. First of all you have an older version of Firefox. The latest one is 2.0.1 which you can here. Can you post an example of a video you can't see.Read other 1 answers
This is probably something very trivial but whenever i am streaming video on a website such as youtube on ma laptop it works perfectly however when i attempt to change the video to full screen mode the screen goes black,and if i hit escape it returns to normal and the video is still playing,any suggestions would be much appreciated.
can any1 help with this wont play mpeg files it just plays the sound within media player divx and power dvd.
they did play and now they dont ,plays avi no problem
help sort this
Thanx Andy
I recently did an upgrade on my laptop, just so I can have a clean version of Windows 7 ad start from scratch as the system was feeling a bit clunky. I m planning on doing a clean install and formatting soon (maybe tomorrow), but for now I currently have a problem.
So before the upgrade, I had no problem playing YouTube videos, or any other videos on streaming sites using both Mozilla and Chrome. I could watch videos on wither piece of software at 720p without any problems with lag and stuttering. After this upgrade, nothing seems to work. When I try to watch YouTube videos, even on 360p I will get major slowdown on the video itself and when using the laptop. Thos only occurs when the videos is playing, and when stopped it goes away. I have looked at task manager to see the CPU usage and when playing videos the usage of it is in the high 80s and lower 90s percentages.
The current actions I have taken are these:
I have disabled hardware acceleration in both Adobe Flash Player and Mozilla.
Removed enhancements on audio in case it was audiodg tampering with it (had this problem before)
I have disabled all of the add-ons I have present in the browser, including Adobe Flash Player
When I did this, the Mozilla's own container was still giving me high CPU usage
I have tried booting with just Microsoft applications and drivers running and still get the high usage
I am currently doing the following:
Running a MalwareBytes scan
Running a MSE scan
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Have you installed/updated ALL of the system and hardware drivers? You should be using the drivers from the manufacturers website, not the default drivers installed by Windows.
Running Win7 Pro SP1, Chrome ver 63.0.3239.132
When I go to CBSnews.com the page loads just fine. At the top of the page there is a black bar with a choice entitled CBSN which is their streaming video site. Most of the time clicking on that works. Every once in a while I get a screen that says:
"This page isn't working. www.cbsnews.com redirected you too many times. Try clearing your cookies."
I clear my cookies and it doesn't help. I can't get the page to work. I've tried rebooting and that doesn't help. I keep fiddling around and finally it will work.
Does any one have any ideas as t what is happening and how to correct the problem when it happens? I hope I'm making my self clear.
Thanks, Henry
I just went to the website you mentioned and I don't get any errors at all. I am using the same features as you have. I think that it may be your internet causing this problems.
I have had a problem for some time now with WMP9 and streaming video. the problem is with all formats EXCEPT .asf and .wmv. those two work fine, all others crash WMP9 with an "unknown error". After this had happened a few times I decided to send an error report on it to see if it might find a fix. It came up witth an article that said I needed to update my copy of MPEG Encoder. I do not have that application(yes it was refering to an application, had a link for me to dl it)
I did at one time attempt to install Adobe Premiere but it did not install correctly and I uninstalled it. it included a version of MPEG Encoder in it, so gave that app a shot, it did not fix the problem.
I can play all media formats if they are on my machine. I can also stream these files using Quicktime or RealOne(but I don't like those apps)
The problem also seems to occur in K++(Kazaa) If I try to preview any video types other than wmv or asf, I get the same error as when streaming.
As I said, this has been going on for a while now, I've looked around, asked around and searched old threads here. I can come up with nothing and no one seems to want to help me other than suggesting a format. I do not subscribe to the theory that a format is a fix for anything, so that is not an option. I need to fix this, it has gone from being a slight annoyance, to being a huge headache.
Adobe Premiere is known not to uninstall the codecs it has installed and I personally have had problems with this. IIRC all i had to do was to delete the offending files from windows system folder.. I'm sure you can find the exact instructions how to do this if you search the web (that's how i got them).
Hello everyone,
I've got a problem with trying to watch streaming videos, they run for a couple of seconds and then stop as they try to buffer.
The thing is, everything was running fine up until a couple of days ago and then this buffering problem happened. I recently did a fresh install of everything, running XP with service pack 3 and the newest version of Firefox. I'm pretty sure my flash player is also up to date. Is anybody else having this problem? Thanks in advance for your help.
Is this just on Youtube? Try a different viral video site like Daily Motion.
I can't play streaming videos on my MSN homepage, just shows loading but no video or audio. I'm using IE and Windows Media Player but no success. I've disabled my firewall and checked it against my laptop which plays the streaming videos just fine and has the same OS and software versions as my desktop. WMP on my desktop can play back all the various media files that I have on my HD, just not streaming videos from MSN (also from www.stupidvideos.com which is where some of the media content comes from on MSN).
My setups on both computers:
Win XP Pro, SP2
All the options on the working laptop fore IE and WMP seem to be the same, no apparent differences.
I've received two responses from MS and followed their suggestions but it didn't solve the problem.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have searched many forums, including Microsoft's, and have read various reports of problems streaming video after SP2 has been installed, but have found no solutions. HELP! This is driving me nuts. It doesn't seem to be a universal problem, but in the cases I found, we all have the same symptom: After installing SP2, streaming video with WMP10 no longer works (it just stalls out while trying to connect). If given the option to choose RealPlayer, streaming video will work. So, it appears it's a conflict between WMP10 and SP2. I tried rolling back to WMP9, as it worked for some, but it did not work for me.
Hi , for the last month or so i have been un-able to view youtube and a few other sites videos without awful buffering times and stopping , starting constantly.It seems only videos using adobe flash player have this problem , liveleak.com works fine and buffers with lightning speed.I have a 2meg connection which i know is slow these days but have been told i should be able to view streaming videos with no problems.I have tested my connection speed which looks fine , done antivirus and antispy/malware checks and also used a registry fix program but still to no avail , as far as i know my sytem is clean. I am using mozilla firefox as my browser.Any help on this would be very much appreciated.Thanks in advance.
I have the same problem you are describing. I've done the same things you have with no luck. Hopefully, someone on here will be able to help us.
Every time I get on NBA.com I try to access the streaming video, but all it shows me is a gray screen. I have upgraded to IE 11, I have Windows XP, 2 GB of RAM. Intel Pentium M processor 2.00GHZ. Other sites such as ESPN.com works, but the NBA.com and MLB.com websites are having problems. ANy suggestions as to how to fix this? Thanks.
Do you have the Adobe Flash Player installed? What about the latest version of Java Runtime Environment 6 update 14?
Long story short: Whenever I try to view streaming WMV video in my Windows Media Player 10, all I get is the audio. The picture is just black. All local files work though, and my roommate (on college network) CAN view the files that I cannot, so I don't think it's a network thing.
Two videos I cannot see:
Any idea what my problem might be?
Are you on a laptop by chance?
This is a Windows 7 machine, Pentium 4, 2.667 GHz. I have 2 GB Ram. I got hooked on You-Tube and the old Star Trek series
It worked great for a couple of episodes, then suddenly it would only play for a couple seconds, then a few seconds of loading, then play a few seconds, etc.
It's doing it in nearly every video application.
I have a 5 mb internet connection. When I had the 1 mb connection it worked fine.
I've tried running in full performance mode with none of the Win 7 graphics enhancements, that doesn't help. I'm not sure what else to change.
I am unable to view streaming media [ live & on demand ] from a particular site, on some of the PCs on my small LAN. The site requires Adobe Flash 10, which has been installed; more accurately upgraded from AFP 9. I allowed the browser to notify me of the required update and obtain the update automatically, instead of uninstalling AFT 9.
On my Vista Ultimate SP0, I am successful.
On my Vista Ultimate SP1, I am unsuccessful.
These computers have identical hardware & same browsers; IE 7 & FF 3.0.3
I have obtained all critical and important updates on the SP1 computer, but the problem persists. .
Problem occurs with IE 7 & FF 3.0.3
SP1 PC runs AVG Internet Security 8. Uninstalling AVG IS 8 does not result in success.
No improvement by running IE 7 without add ons, because it needs the Adobe Flash Player add on.
No improvement by disabling all services except Microsoft services and disabling everything on the startup tab in the system config utility [ msconfig ].
No improvement by running in safe mode with networking because Adobe Flash Player will not run in Safe Mode.
On my XP PRO SP3 computer, I am successful. IE 7, FF 184.108.40.206; Windows Media Player 9. AVG 8, [ free ]; Windows XP Firewall
On my XP Pro SP2 computer, I am unsuccessful. IE 7, FF 184.108.40.206; WMP 9. No AntiVirus, as a trouble shooting step. Windows XP firewall.
These computers do NOT have identical hardware.
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I have watched many streaming vids from youtube or movie dvds. at the bottom of each screen is a sliding thing that enables me to advance or rewind to a certain point.
i just subscribed to a streaming video site and their sliding thing will slide all the way to the "end" or right and then i cannot move it at all to either advance or rewind. the movie continues to play but i have to sit through a lot of junk most of the time.
i have emailed my problem to the site and they just asked me for my RAM size and computer speed. i gave them that info but am a bit skeptical simply because their vids are the only ones that have this problem.
first, is there a name for that sliding thing? second, any clues on what i might do to bypass this problem?
Im running fire fox and when i look at streaming videos (in web pages the problem doesnt seem to present a problem with windows media player or win amp) such as you tube it will occasionally freeze with out warning. All connectivity will die immediately my browser will freeze, i cant log onto online game, i cant re open my browser i cant open windows media player i cant open win amp, any thing. but my programs that were up when it happened stay open and connected. Now when i do try to open them after this happens they show up in my task manager but they do not open in explorer. They wont appear as applications either in task manager only as processes.
When watching netflix or some other streaming service on my g710, the monitor goes blank for a few seconds if i should move the pointer with the touchpad, like if i need to pause the video. Could this be a wireless thing or a video thing ? the laptop has a 4th gen i5 and 16gb ram running windows 10. I tried installing the latest video driver from intel but lenovo blocks it for some reason.Read other answers
I'm trying to watch an online stream on http://www.theyoungturks.com/ (the one on the homepage). However, I always get a problem where it just doesn't load. WMP tries to open it but stops after about 10 seconds. Sometime the stream works perfectly though, which perhaps means its not WMPs fault, but theres something wrong with the computer. I've tried searching for a solution, but nothing is working. Any tips?
I'm using XP media centre.
Hey, just got SpeedBit to help stream YouTube videos faster, and I have a problem getting the right browser to show up. My default browser is Firefox, but whenever I search a video and click on it, it opens in IE. I would like it to open in a new tab in Firefox. I checked the settings and there isn't anything to help fix it...
Please Help;
i have an Nvidia GeForce Fx 5200 video card operation on windows xp Pro, and when i try to play/ stream videos, the video quality is bad, and everything seems red-ish, but is still visible. Everywhere else the images are normal, while playing video games for example, and are not red-ish.
Thank You Very Much for Your input.
Same thing here
I got a 6800, but i'm havin the same problem. My games n stuff still work, but all my movies have like a redish coating to it, and it all seems brighter. I tried multiple different file types, n if it's video, it's screwed up. I tried updatin the drivers, didnt work either. I'm at a loss, and it sux cause i got A LOT of movies... that's almost the only thing i use this beast for... movies n games. If anybody can help out here it'd be appreciated.
Hi, i got this new computer about 3 weeks ago. When i watch streaming (twitch.tv mostly), sometimes it will freeze my browser for 5sec-10sec (but the sound is still going) and come back after. When i try to watch it in 720p or HD, it will lag but only the video 1/2 of the time, while the sounds is just fine.
I updated all my drivers and reinstalled my firefox/chrome.
Over 720p will work for 15mins then starts lagging like crazy. A
Also, when i open anything (i think with ''Flash'') my browser will freeze for 5sec. The chat from twitch.tv beside the video will take for ever to load and make my browser lag.
Thank you.
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I seem to have a very unusual problem with video streaming on my computer. Whereas all the other computers on my network stream videos fine, my laptop 'stops' continually whilst watching flash or quicktime videos. I have a very fast and reliable internet connection, and my laptop is high spec. I've tried everything from firewalls, antivirus, settings, I even have the same problem in safe mode.
Can anyone help? Thanks.
Welcome to TSF....
Could we have some system specs on this laptop please include make and model and service pack installed?
What programs are you using for the video streaming process?
I cannot see videos or listen to audios anymore. I keep getting the message of "can not create direct show player" in a small box when I want to listen to any radio programs. Does anyone know what this is about? I don't see any references to this here or elsewhere.
There is a npdsplay at the top of the box.
Can you direct me to where to look?
the only thing i can think of is to check internet options - advanced
There is a website(newtvworld) which allows to watch live tv channels over internet. But I have a problem that i can just stream few of them. The error which i receive is "Cannot load m3u8: Cross domain access denied". Someone suggested me to enable the "access data source across domains" in Miscellaneous option of security tab of Internet explorer. After doing that now I am receiving another error which mentions "405 method is not allowed" while having streaming. So what is the proper solution or by
which way i can do my work?
I have been experiencing distorted color while trying to watch certain videos online. For example if I want to watch a video on ESPN.com the thumb nail and video advertisements are in color, but the video content from this and other sites plays in black and white or only in very dull colors. Even more confusing is the fact that this only occurs while my laptop is connected to the AC adapter. If the computer is unplugged the color returns to normal then goes back to black and white when the charger is reconnected.
I have tried updating all my drivers but it hasn't had any effect.
What specific laptop model?How long have you had the laptop before the issue started?Is the AC adapter plugged directly into the wall outlet?Is that the original AC adapter that shipped with the laptop?Read other 1 answers
Hi guys,
I get emails from Real all the time telling me new trailers and stuff to watch, so I clicked them and they start loading in Real Player (no. 10 btw) and when it's finished loading the audio streams perfectly, but the video is VERY slow frame rate and choppy...it doesn't stream. It only picks up like every 50th frame or something and shows that.
I have a 150kbps ISDN broaband connection (and that's what was automatically detected by realplayer as my connection) I have also tried playing around with the bandwidth settings but none of it makes a difference.
Hope someone can help. I have a 2ghz speed, pentium 4 248MB ram and the broadband connection. it should stream fine...but it seems to have trouble with the video. I have all the updated drivers.
my videosonic colorific monitor controls tell me that my video card has too high a Gamma setting, the card is nividia ge2force. how can i correct the card, or what else might be giving me the too dark picture? audio and motion of play are finetimes new roman4black
Just right click on desktop, choose properties, settings tab, advanced, click on the geforce tab.. Then select color correction.
If it's not there, you may need to update your drivers.
I cannot view streaming audio and video files from webpages. i have the problem on both my firefox and internet explorer. On internet explorer it just shows a small red "X" on the side. On firefox it just shows a blank space where the media player was supposed to be embedded. My Media player works fine for playing all my offline media but it wont play any online media from other webpages. Can anybody help me with this.
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my ability to view vdeo requiring lincense verification
has been screwed up somehow...
when i click on the link at the source website to view the video...win media player 10
automatically comes up and then the license aquisition window appears, but
before it can complete to keep the process moving along....a script error screen
appears and kills the process.
i have done a registry repair, a virus scan, and a spyware scan...and the problem still
exists...the odd thing is... a couple times a video played...but 48 out of 50 times this
same problem occured....i just don't get it.
i'm on win xp service pack 1 and ie 6.
i have attached a pic of this script error screen for reference and a logfile
of a scan.
please help me.. this is driving me nuts !!!!!
Go to this folder: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM
- Open Explorer to C:\Documents And Settings
- Click on Tools | Folder Options
- Click on the View TAB, and select "Show Hidden Files And Folders"
- Click Ok
- Click the "All Users" folder
- Rename the DRM folder to DRMOld
If the DRM folder still can't be found:
a. Click on Tools | Folder Options
b. Click on the View TAB, and Uncheck "Hide Protected operating system files (Recommended)"
c. Rename the DRM folder to DRMOld
Note: you can undo the View Options changes outlined in Step (b) if you want.
Then try again.
After I installed NERO7 i can't play anymore window media player (Video streaming) over the internet.
When i uninstall NERO7 i can play the window player without any problem.
Anybody knows how to configure so that i can play WMP as my default for video streaming? Maybe NERO change my default video streaming.
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Hi! Somehow, last week while I was sleeping, I lost the ability to view Netflix instant movies, TV Shows from sites like ABC.com and TNTtv.com, news video from Yahoo and CNN and also cannot hear the broadcast from my local radio station's web site (it's too fuzzy on my stereo). I use IE 6.
I first contacted Netflix support - 3 times - because that's where I initially encountered the problem. When trying to view films I got a Digital Rights Management error. The support people ran through all of their options with me. I also spent the week searching the Internet for solutions. I uninstalled (rolled back) Windows Media Player then installed WMP 11, reset Digital Rights Management, attempted to update my sound driver and maybe more.
It seems my OS is not recognizing the DRM reset. We tried renaming the file to "hide" it, but that hasn't worked.
Because I am unable to view TV episodes on several sites, Yahoo and CNN news videos, and cannot listen to the radio site (though I can hear general sounds on the PC ) the Netflix support people admitted they'd run out of ideas and advised me to contact OS support.
I welcome any ideas or suggestions. Thanks!
Just after I purchased this inspiron 13-5378 (intel core i7) immediately after setting everything up and running smoothly, I tested it by watching a few videos on youtube. I noticed that videos just stop loading and the whole chrome browser just hangs for a couple 10seconds if i "jump" along the playbar too quickly/repeatedly. Then the video would just show a green screen and I have to reload the page to continue watching. Was a bit shocked since it was a new PC, and that other than that it is much faster than my previous laptops (which were admittedly quite old, 5 years or more old haha)
This still occurs occasionally for about a month now. It's really irritating so i decided to post here. Is there anything i can do to fix it? Is it a problem with this model's weak graphics card? Do i have to upgrade to a new one to resolve this?
Sorry, I'm not really a tech enthusiast so i'm quite unknowledgeable about this things. Any advice is very much appreciated. Thanks a lot! (: