Arizona Power Ball
Glossary
-- Unit of power , the rate at which energy is supplied. One watt is the power which supplies 1 joule per second, 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts. A grown human climbing stairs (e.g.) supplies about 100 watt; 1 horsepower = 736 watt. Named for James Watt, inventor of the modern steam engine. ... Power obtained from nuclear fission in nuclear reactors, ultimately converted to electric power. ... is less than 1, the higher powers get smaller and smaller and the formula can be made as precise as one wishes by including enough of them (for z of small magnitude, 1-2 terms are sufficient), although the result is never exact. For magnitudes of z equal to 1 or more, the formula only holds for values of ... [Read More]
Yuma Prison State Historic Park
Despite an infamous reputation, written evidence indicates that the prison was humanely administered, and was a model institution for its time. The only punishments were the dark cells for inmates who broke prison regulations, and the ball and chain for those who tried to escape. During their free time, prisoners hand-crafted many items. Those items were sold at public bazaars held at the prison on Sundays after church services. Prisoners also had regular medical attention, and access to a good hospital. ... [Read More]
Cocaine - Arizona Drug Threat Assessment
Cocaine prices are relatively stable in Arizona. In FY2002 cocaine prices throughout the state varied depending on the area and level of distribution. DEA reported that in the fourth quarter of FY2002, powdered cocaine sold for $14,500 to $17,500 per kilogram in Phoenix, $14,000 to $18,000 per kilogram in Tucson, and $10,000 to $15,000 per kilogram in Yuma. Powdered cocaine sold for $400 to $800 per ounce in Phoenix, $500 to $650 per ounce in Tucson, and $600 to $1,000 per ounce in Yuma. An eight-ball (one-eighth ounce) of powdered cocaine sold for $120 to $150 in Phoenix and $80 to $130 in Tucson. (Eight-ball prices were unavailable for Yuma.) Crack cocaine sold for $500 to $600 per ounce in Phoenix, $500 to $700 per ounce in Tucson, and $20 per rock in Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma. ... [Read More]
Closed Circuit newsletter, Jan. 9, 2004, Western Area Power Administration
In a year when the eastern United States experienced a massive power failure, we helped restore electricity. Our EPTC training provided skills that enabled northeast dispatchers to minimize the Aug. 15 blackout and start rebuilding the Eastern power grid. ... Quickly restoring Valley City (N.D.) power when a grass fire burned a Western H-frame transmission structure. ... by Audry Ball ... [Read More]
Arizona Blue Book - Chapter 11
Farming and gardening are essential elements ofHopi culture and are acts of faith for the Hopi that serve as a religious focus as well asan economic activity. Ceremonies and dances are held throughout the year. Kachina dancesare supplications for rain; they also seek to maintain and improve the Hopi people'sharmony with nature, thereby enhancing the prospects of its members for good health and along, happy life. Kachinas (katsinas) are supernatural beings that visit Hopi villagersfor half of the year. Katsinas have the power to bring rain, help in everyday activitiesof the villagers, punish offenders of ceremonial or social laws, and generally function asmessengers between the spiritual domain and mortals. ... [Read More]
Closed Circuit newsletter, July 9, 2004, Western Area Power Administration
"Transmission lines still have to be maintained, regardless of Federal generation capacity. Federal hydropower is not the only power that flows on the lines," said Mata. ... Low water levels on the Colorado River present another type of challenge for Western. Reduced hydropower generation results in financial consequences as Western is forced to purchase power to meet its contractual commitments to our customers. ... by Audry Ball ... [Read More]
PROPOSITION 304
Healthy Arizona Coalition Statement on Continuation of Lottery Commission The Healthy Arizona suggests a "Yes" vote on Prop 304. At the same time we urge strong public scrutiny of the misuse of lottery money by the legislature and their disrespect for the public’s mandate that lottery funds be prioritized to benefit healthcare ("Healthy Arizona") and the environment ("Heritage Fund.") The Healthy Arizona Coalition represents over 40 public service and healthcare organizations, coalitions and agencies in Arizona which came together to work for the Healthy Arizona Initiative (then Prop 203), passed by 73% of voters in 1996. A key part of our initiative was the funding, from lottery monies, of six successful healthcare programs (Healthy Families, Health Start, WIC, teenage pregnancy prevention, rural health and research) created by the legislature, but later defunded or underfunded. Lottery money was to have paid first for Heritage Fund projects (previously ... [Read More]
Arizona Blue Book - Chapter 12
Kitt Peak. Two of the initial three telescopes werecompleted in 1993 and are operational. The 1.8 meter Lennon telescope, a $1.5 millionproject sponsored jointly by the University of Arizona and the Vatican, will pioneer newpaths in the design of optical/infrared telescopes. The sub-millimeter telescope, a $7million project sponsored by the University of Arizona and the Max Planck Institute, willpioneer new paths in radio astronomy. The third and most powerful of the three initialtelescopes is the Large Binocular Telescope, an $80 million project with multipleinternational partners. When completed, it will allow astronomers to see objects at muchgreater distances than now possible from any land-based facility. ... [Read More]
Arizona Blue Book - Chapter 2
cholla cactus are found. They are omnivorous, foraging for insects on the ground and in trees and shrubs and also feeding on seeds and fruits. They are active during daylight hours at any time of the year. Cactus Wren eggs and the young wrens are vulnerable to smaller predators such as Blue Jays and snakes; the adult birds are rarely preyed upon. Their nests are football-shaped, made of grass, and lined with feathers. In urban areas, the nests may contain lint, string, paper, rope, rags, and other items. The nests are perhaps the most conspicuous nests in the desert. Cactus Wrens usually build their nests in cholla cactus or thorny trees to protect themselves and their young from predators. Their nests serve as a home for year-round protection from the cold, the rain, and nighttime enemies. ... [Read More]
Space Related Applications of Forth
Integrated Housekeeping Unit (including navigation, attitude control,telemetry and telecommand tracking, payload control, power management,health & safety, and propulsion control) and Ground Support Equipment,all using the Forth-like language IPS (Interpreter for Process Structures).OSCAR 21 used the Harris RTX2000 microprocessor. ... Innovatia Laboratories NASA & USAF tropospheric research balloons Telemetry system using Innovatia MC1 microcontroller running Forth-83 Dennis L. Feucht at dfeucht@ toolcity.net ... [Read More]
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