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Louisiana Secretary of State/Guestbook 2001
[Webmaster's Note: Thanks for the suggestions. Since there are usually several propositions to be voted upon throughout the state, we provide individual files for each proposition, by parish, so that voters can decide which to view and print, based upon their parish, rather than having to read through all of the propositions for the entire state. As for the summaries, we cannot change the "official ballot language" provided to us by the cities, towns, bonding authorities or attorneys who write the propositions. Most local newspapers have editorial coverage of amendments and propositions prior to elections, and go into detail to explain them in "layman's terms".] ... [Read More]
Louisiana Secretary of State/Museums/Old State Capitol/This Month in History-OCTOBER
1917- The Bolsheviks led by Lenin seize power in Russia. ... 1768- Louisiana was the first colony in North America to revolt against a foreign power (Spain). Nicholas LaFreniere's speech in the Superior Council gave a rationale for the revolt and expulsion of Ulloa, the Spanish governor. With the departure of Ulloa, Louisiana becomes in effect an independent nation. ... 1886 - The first dinner jacket (tuxedo) is worn to an autumn ball at Tuxedo Park, New York. ... [Read More]
Louisiana Secretary of State/Museums/Old State Capitol/This Month in History-MAY
1896 - Edward Ochsner (surgeon and academic) is born in Kimball, South Dakota. ... 1947 - The communists grab power in Hungary. ... 1789 - The first inauguration ball takes place in New York City (for George Washington). ... [Read More]
Jambalaya WFO Lake Charles Fall 2004
Another line of severe thunderstorms developed later in the evening across Southeast Texas, and moved eastward across southwest Louisiana through the early morning hours. Nickel to golf ball size hail, downed trees and power lines, and funnel clouds were all reported with this line of storms along an over 100 mile path. ... In the case of a failure in any component of a sensor, we utilize our knowledge of operations, system technical manuals, test equipment, and our personal troubleshooting abilities to return any defective system to operation. For instance, a problem in the rain gauge may result from possible defects in a power supply, or the arithmetic function of the CPU. Electronics Technicians maintain a comprehensive supply of spare parts, such as circuit boards, that always travel with us in our work vehicles. ... [Read More]
Jambalaya WFO Lake Charles Fall 2004
Another line of severe thunderstorms developed later in the evening across Southeast Texas, and moved eastward across southwest Louisiana through the early morning hours. Nickel to golf ball size hail, downed trees and power lines, and funnel clouds were all reported with this line of storms along an over 100 mile path. ... In the case of a failure in any component of a sensor, we utilize our knowledge of operations, system technical manuals, test equipment, and our personal troubleshooting abilities to return any defective system to operation. For instance, a problem in the rain gauge may result from possible defects in a power supply, or the arithmetic function of the CPU. Electronics Technicians maintain a comprehensive supply of spare parts, such as circuit boards, that always travel with us in our work vehicles. ... [Read More]
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.) | Meet My Staff
Michael O'Hara, a Legislative Fellow from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), assists the Senator on energy, commerce, and NASA related issues. Mike has more than nine years of Utility experience with Virginia Power and the New York Power Authority in corporate communications, marketing, and outreach. His position at NASA as a Business Development Program Manager is responsible for the development of strategic alliances and partnerships, and positioning the Agency as a key partner with industry, government, and educational institutions. Mike also holds a CLIO Award for advertising excellence. His academic credentials include a B.S. in Communications from James Madison University. ... [Read More]
Profiles in Renewable Energy: Case Studies of Successful Utility-Sector Projects
Several additional external factors contributed to the USW success, including the federal and state tax incentives of the early 1980s and support of the state regulatory commission with regard to the utility power purchase contracts. In addition, a need for power existed in the state, state energy policy is supportive of renewable energy development, and the power generated by the wind projects is supplied to large utilities with power systems that can easily accommodate the intermittent wind system power output. To date, transmission has not been an issue for USW projects because these projects have been located close to existing transmission facilities. ... [Read More]
Historic Shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico
Irion, Jack B., and Ball, David A., " The New York and the Josephine : Two Steamships of the Charles Morgan Line ." The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (2001) 30.1:48-56. ... The 19 th century saw many advances in ship building technology including steam power and iron hulls. Along the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico some of the first merchant steamships were introduced in the 1830s by Charles Morgan, a New York businessman. Of the 117 steamships owned by Morgan or his corporate enterprises between 1833 and 1885, the wrecks of four have been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico or contiguous waters. One of these, the ... [Read More]
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