Friday, December 09, 2005
Homeland Security/Law Enforcement are Hiring
From: CriminalJusticeInfo <stopthief@opdaily.com>
Subject: Homeland Security/Law Enforcement are Hiring
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 19:14:45 EST
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E poi, diciamo la verita', quanti sono gli italiani, in Italia comeall'estero, che conoscono l'italiano ma non si interessano di politica e tanto meno del cosiddetto "teatrino" della stessa? Non sara' che l'ostacolo alla partecipazione non e' la lingua ma il disinteresse suscitato da un certo modo di "fare politica"? Tonio 2005-12-08 13:08 Il bonus pensioni, pro e contro Sono al bivio: arrivare ai 40 col bonus o senza? Vedo che non se ne parla sul Forum e i pareri da me raccolti si equivalgono. Propenderei per il no. Mi aiutate? Tonio 2005-12-08 13:08 Il bonus pensioni, pro e contro Ne abbiamo parlato qualche mese fa. restano validi i suggerimenti dati allora. Eccoli: La scelta � di carattere squisitamente personale. A qualcuno, ad esempio, pu� far comodo l'aumento dello stipendio netto che si ottiene grazie al bonus pensionistico (il 33% dello stipendio). A qualcun altro pu� far piacere poter contare su una pensione un po' pi� ricca e quindi continuare a lavorare con il normale accredito dei contributi. La scelta del bonus, infatti, fa sterilizzare la pensione che verr� erogata in base all'importo maturato fino a quel momento pi� gli scatti di scala mobile intervenuti successivamente e fino al momento dell'effettivo pensionamento. In linea di massima si pu� dire che, se lo stipendio annuo lordo supera i 37.000 euro, il bonus � pi� conveniente e la convenienza cresce all'aumentare del reddito. Questo per effetto dell'Ire che � una imposta progressiva e per il fatto che oltre i 37.884 euro di stipendio le aliquote di calcolo della pensione sono decrescenti. In altre parole un anno di lavoro non vale pi� il 2%, ma sempre meno al salire del reddito, fino a scendere allo 0,9%. L'effetto dell'Ire non va sottovalutato. Con una retribuzione lorda annua di 24.000 euro, il bonus porta a un aumento mensile di circa 600 euro netti, il 45% in pi� dello stipendio. A 35.000 euro l'incremento mensile � di circa 815 euro, pi� 48%. Il dirigente con una retribuzione lorda di 59.000 euro ne guadagna 1.378 in pi� al mese con un incremento del 53%. Il manager con 80.000 euro di retribuzione lorda annua vede crescere la sua busta paga di quasi 1.900 euro netti al mese, che corrispondono a un incremento di quasi il 55%. Umberto Martinengo, e-mail: umberto@coasit.com.au Non se n'abbia a male, caro Martinengo, ma le obiezioni sarebbero cos� tante che rinuncio ad affrontare tutti i punti della sua lettera. Lei mescola argomenti diversi e ne trae conclusioni curiose. Ripeto: conoscere un poco la lingua italiana sarebbe doveroso, per chi vuole la cittadinanza. Dimostrerebbe interesse per l'Italia e aiuterebbe a capire per chi/per cosa si vota. Il resto - mi perdoni - sono chiacchiere. Se vuole continuare la discussione, caro Martinengo, risponda a questa domanda: � vero o non � vero che moltissimi nel mondo chiedono il passaporto italiano solo per convenienza, e non hanno alcun interesse per l'Italia? Chieda un po' nei nostri consolati, e vedr� cosa le dicono. Lo diceva anche Massimo D'Alema, giorni fa (mi fa una certa impressione trovarmi d'accordo con lui: ma tant'�). Perch� la moglie del presidente brasiliano Lula deve avere il passaporto italiano e un "foglietto in italiano che non aveva neppure ben capito" (il certificato elettorale!)? Solo perch� la bisnonna aveva sposato un italiano? Non sarebbe meglio premiare gli uomini e le donne che, da molti anni, vivono, lavorano e pagano le tasse in Italia, e si sono sempre comportati bene? Paggetti gioved�, 08 dicembre 2005 ...chi porter� con me? In quanti, da duemila e pi� di mille e mille e mille ancora di anni fa, mi hanno portato qui? Dal paradiso terrestre, diciamo? Io non voglio portare nessuno negli anni tremila. Non trovo niente di interessante tranne la comunicazione che valga la pena non mollare. Ancora guerre. Ancora morti di fame. Ancora fuggiaschi. Ancora esuli. Ancora povert�. Ancora ricchezza. Tutti i figli che avrei voluto e non ho potuto avere non se ne pentiranno, quelli che non mi hanno voluto padre non ce l'avrebbero fatta. Went to a house today to consult on a service upgrade. Problem is, I can't determine what I am upgrading from. There was no main disconnect either at the house distribution panel or outside at the meter. There was just a meter there! I think it's safe to assume, then, that if a house was wired back when this was considered legitimate practice, that it's probably a 60amp servive. However, I'd like to be able also to determine for sure what is the size of the existing wire, to see if it has to be changed to accomodate a 100a upgrade. But the wire from the meter to the distribution panel is unlabeled cloth-covered red and black, with uninsulated stranded neutral (no grounding wire). And of couse I can't tell what is coming into the meter from the mast since the poco is none too fond of us snipping off their little locks. Any advice? IP: Logged e57 Member posted 11-29-2005 08:40 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- " meter to the distribution panel is unlabeled cloth-covered red and black, with uninsulated stranded neutral (no grounding wire). " I think it is completely safe to assume you will be starting from scratch.... reguardless of wire size. IP: Logged LK Moderator posted 11-29-2005 08:54 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't understand why you are concerned with wire sizes, of what is being torn out. IP: Logged cavo148 Member posted 11-30-2005 07:31 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Determining wire size, insulation and ampacity used to be one of the test problems in the practical section of the NYC Electrician's exam. You have to measure the diameter of one strand with a micrometer, calculate the cross-sectional area and multiply it by the total number of strands in order to get the overall cross-sectional area of the conductor. You then have to determine the type of insulation. The old NYC code book is a bit different from our current NEC code book but you'll find the information in Chapter 9, Table 4 for wire size, then go to the ampacity tables.;) BTW, this information is just for your reference, I'd rip the old stuff out too. The guy at the scrap yard only cares how much it weighs. Andy IP: Logged lamplighter Member posted 11-30-2005 11:30 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wouldn't concern myself with what is existing. As long as you are upgrading the service, replace the SE cable with a four wire cable,(Two hots, a neutral and a ground) bond the water, the water meter, put in a new electrode, replace the meter can, add a main disconnect and charge the customer for all of it. Sounds like the existing dates back to mid 1950's or earlier and I'm sure it's not up to today's code anyway. In michigan, they still allow a 3 wire SE cable but, I know some states no longer do. IP: Logged Tripp Member posted 11-30-2005 07:59 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for your responses. LK - I was concerned with wire sizes because we have not yet determined what would be torn out. Also, I will want to determine if the service entrance wires (from mast head to meter) are sized for 100a. Sometimes, even where the service was 60a, the wire installed was capable of carrying 100a. Andy - thanks. I was wondering if there was some sort of caliper for measuring wire, and since you mention a micrometer I guess that answers my question. But i never heard of a micrometer. Where would I find one? Do people still even use these? Thanks again, folks. IP: Logged earlydean Member posted 11-30-2005 08:28 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- micrometers are used by machinists to determine exact measurements of the thicknesses of metals. Check out this: http://www.mytoolstore.com/starrett/microndx.html for some pics. (the micrometers are the ones on the right.) Dan McGillis - #6 - Defense - 6'2" - 230lbs News: Dan McGillis was a healthy scratch against the Red Wings last night. Impact: It was the second straight game the Devils' defenseman was forced to sit in the press box. With Sean Brown playing so well, coach Larry Robinson has been forced to rotate his blueliners in and out of the lineup. Expect this practice to continue. (Thu. Dec 8, 2005) Scott Clemmensen - #40 - Goaltender - 6'3" - 205lbs News: Scott Clemmensen will likely start in goal for the Devils this evening against the Red Wings. Impact: The New Jersey backup hasn't played in a month and we are not sure that a date with Detroit is the best spot for him to return to action. We would advise you not to activate Clemmensen for this evening's contest. (Wed. Dec 7, 2005) Viktor Kozlov - #22 - Center - 6'5" - 233lbs News: Viktor Kozov scored the shootout winning goal as New Jersey downed Minnesota 3-2 this afternoon. Impact: Kozlov also had the tying goal for New Jersey, with Jay Pandolfo adding the other Devils' marker. Brian Rolston and Andrei Zyuzin replied for Minnesota. Kozlov's goal gives him 7 points in his last 5 games, so he should be in your active lineup while he continues to play well. (Sun. Dec 4, 2005) Schedule - December 2005 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 MIN W3-2 4 5 6 @ DET L5-2 7 CAL L4-1 8 9 COL 7:30 10 11 @ CLS 5:00 12 13 EDM 7:30 14 15 ATL 7:30 16 17 @ CAR 7:00 18 19 20 @ NYR 7:00 21 @ NYI 7:30 22 23 ATL 7:30 24 25 26 @ TOR 7:30 27 28 WAS 7:30 29 @ PIT 7:30 30 31 TOR 7:00 Home All Times ET Complete Schedule | Check Local Listings on FSN Atlantic Division Standings Team W L OTL Pts Pct N.Y. Rangers 19 8 4 42 .677 Philadelphia 16 7 4 36 .667 N.Y. Islanders 14 12 2 30 .536 New Jersey 13 12 2 28 .519 Pittsburgh 7 15 6 20 .357 Complete Standings TEAM LEADERS Points Brian Gionta 29 Goals Brian Gionta 16 Assists Scott Gomez 14 +/- Viktor Kozlov +2 PIM Jamie Langenbrunner 34 Wins Martin Brodeur 11 GAA Martin Brodeur 3.11 SV% Martin Brodeur .892 League Ranks NJ Conf Rank NHL Rank Goals 82 11 19 Goals Allowed 89 6 17 Shots per game 29.6 10 16 Shots allowed per game 29.5 7 17 Power play % 18.0 9 14 Penalty kill % 83.1 11 21 Complete Team Stats Depth Chart Position First Team C Viktor Kozlov LW Jay Pandolfo RW Brian Gionta D Colin White D Brian Rafalski G Martin Brodeur Full Depth Chart Transactions 12/1 Barry Tallackson (RW) Sent to minors Albany-AHL 11/25 Brad Ference (D) Sent to minors Albany-AHL 11/25 Brad Ference (D) Traded for P. Rheaume, R. Schultz, & S. Spencer 11/17 Tuomas Pihlman (LW) Called up from minors from Albany-AHL 11/12 Cam Janssen (RW) Sent to minors Albany - AHL Hello all, I am by no means an electrician, but I do have a question. I am in the process of looking to buy a house, and my realitor had said that once we find a house I like, to get a 15 Point Safety Inspection. I called the electrical company that she suggested, but they really didn't explain what all was done. My question is this. 1. What would ALL be tested in this inspection (as much detail as possible please, remember I am not an electrician)For all of you electrical contractors, if I were to have called about this, what would your list include? 2. Is this really needed in buying a newer home, meaning, is this just a marketing thing with the realitor and electrical company? 3. If I do decide to have this inspection, what would be a reasonable price to pay (Seattle Washington area) I could see if I was buying an older home, but don't want to be taken advantage of. Thank you to all that take the time to reply Jason [This message has been edited by Jason_H (edited 12-06-2005).] IP: Logged JoeTestingEngr Member posted 12-06-2005 06:37 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason, You said that you talked to your realitor. Have you asked your proposed lending institution or insurer for recommendations? You would be penny wise and dollar foolish to not have one done. Joe IP: Logged LK Moderator posted 12-06-2005 06:58 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are Home Inspection Services that check all the conditions of a home, if they find a problem in any area of construction, they will recommend you contact someone in that field to investigate the problem. Here is a site that may help you locate a Home Inspector, http://www.findaninspector.us/ 15 Point Safety Inspection, sounds like something for your car, not your electrical system. Call the electrician in if a problem is uncovered in the Home Inspection. [This message has been edited by LK (edited 12-06-2005).] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We'd like to get a thread going with some pictures of Holiday Lighting that we run across. I know we all see some real nice displays this time of year. Text with how they were done, or any special "twists" would also be welcome. How about it? What better place than ECN for a collection like this? Please email any to me at electure@sbcglobal.net and I'll put them up, or you can send them to webmaster@electrical-contractor.net -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just to add maybe a little to lamplighters comments, I am changing a service tommorrow on a house that was suppose to have had a homeowner's inspection 5 years ago, but whoever did the inspection, failed to note to the buyer, that the service riser wires were frayed and in bad shape (outside insulation pratically gone). Now they're having the whole service changed, Outside meter etc. and subpanel on inside. Something like this I think should have been noted to the homeowner. The possibility of loosing the neutral on the riser could cause major damage to their appliances etc. within the house. I've had at least 2 calls in probably the last year, where the homeowner has lost appliances because of this. Hope this helps and adds to the other suggestions already given....Steve [This message has been edited by sparkync (edited 12-07-2005).] IP: Logged LK Moderator posted 12-07-2005 11:12 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- sparkync, We do a large amount of inspection repairs, and when you find a problem, and they say they had an inspection 5 years ago, ask for their inspection report, most of the time, they either had no inspection done, or they had the inspection, and decided to let the problem wait, they act supprised, and say the home inspector never found that. gfretwell Member posted 12-08-2005 12:05 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The job of a home inspector is to point out issues that may be important to the buyer. Whether they were legal or not when the house was built isn't important. The seller always has the option of saying the house is sold as is and let the buyer decide if they want to buy another one. A great example would be a house that only has a 60a service. it is very possible that this is the way houses were built in the 40s or 50s but that is not reasonable today. e-mail address or wireless phone number password submit Forgot your password? Equipment and System Components What are PV cells, modules, and arrays? Cell: The basic unit of a PV system is the cell. First a silicon crystal is grown into a bar shape called an ingot. This is then cut into thin slices and electrodes are attached to create the cells. Module: A module is a package in which a set of cells are arranged in rows and covered with sturdy glass so that they can be mounted on a roof. Array: An array consists of multiple modules (panels) arranged either in series or in parallel and mounted on a frame. What is conversion efficiency? 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