Copper theft in Arizona has reached epidemic levels, costing agriculture, utilities, and construction industries millions of dollars. Thieves are stealing copper wiring and pipes to sell for cash, often leaving extensive additional property damage. Increased legislation is proposed to require validation of sellers and tracking of copper from origin to sale to help stop the black market and economic incentives for theft.
This document discusses alternatives to building Hunter Dam to provide water for Springfield, Illinois. It presents information about 7,000 acres of undeveloped public land that could be an alternative water source and describes the ecological value of the land, including native trails, ravines, wildlife habitat and ancient oak trees. It also notes the historical Pensacola Tavern site. The document outlines concerns about building Hunter Dam, such as large areas of mudflats that would be exposed during drawdowns and risks of phosphorus pollution from eroding shorelines. It presents alternative water conservation strategies and sources used in other cities. The document questions whether expanding the city's reliance on coal plants and Hunter Dam is financially risky and environmentally appropriate.
When Michigan officials switched Flint's water source from Lake Huron to the highly corrosive Flint River in 2014 in an effort to save money, it introduced lead into the city's water supply. Residents complained about the water's appearance, smell, and taste, but were assured it was safe to drink. In late 2015, a Virginia Tech study found high lead levels in Flint homes, contradicting claims by the state. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha also found elevated blood lead levels in Flint children. Her findings were initially attacked but later confirmed. The water switch violated federal law by not treating the corrosive river water, which caused lead to leach from pipes into hundreds of homes.
This document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club covering various environmental issues and events in January and February 2007. It includes articles about the impacts of off-highway vehicle use, a political effort to protect the Giant Sequoia National Monument from logging, and upcoming group hikes and meetings. Group activities such as cleanups, film screenings, and potlucks are also announced.
Author of “The Future of Water” and a long-time strategic consultant and transactional advisor to the water industry, Maxwell will review current challenges and opportunities in the world water market, and will highlight four critical trends which will increasingly categorize the water business and water decision-making over the longer-term future.
Thomas Horton presents information on bimetallic conductors as an alternative to solid copper conductors. Some key points include:
Bimetallics use a thin layer of copper bonded to a core metal of steel or aluminum, providing conductivity with stronger and lighter materials. They have more stable pricing than copper and are resistant to theft. While bimetallics have been used since 1915, there remains potential to further educate engineers and expand applications in fields like automotive and renewable energy. Fushi Copperweld aims to partner with cable manufacturers to develop innovative bimetallic solutions.
Thomas Horton presents information on bimetallic conductors as an alternative to solid copper wire. Some key points include:
Bimetallics use a thin layer of copper bonded to a core metal like steel or aluminum, providing conductivity with stronger and lighter materials. They have more stable pricing than copper and are resistant to theft. While in use for decades, bimetallics could see more applications if engineers better understood their advantages over pure copper. Fushi Copperweld aims to work with cable manufacturers to develop new bimetallic solutions.
This document discusses new features in MDT 2012 Beta 2, including support for Configuration Manager 2012, infrastructure enhancements, continued support for older operating systems, new user driven installation components, full Windows RE support, MDOP functionality integration, PowerShell support in task sequences, improved cleanup and monitoring. It highlights specific Beta 2 features such as ConfigMgr 2012 app model support, deploy to VHD, cross-platform deployment, Lite Touch wizard improvements, and DaRT 7 integration.
The document is a series of repeated statements that a website called www.ziaraat.com is presenting unspecified content. No other meaningful information is provided about the topic, content, purpose or overall message of the document.
This document discusses alternatives to building Hunter Dam to provide water for Springfield, Illinois. It presents information about 7,000 acres of undeveloped public land that could be an alternative water source and describes the ecological value of the land, including native trails, ravines, wildlife habitat and ancient oak trees. It also notes the historical Pensacola Tavern site. The document outlines concerns about building Hunter Dam, such as large areas of mudflats that would be exposed during drawdowns and risks of phosphorus pollution from eroding shorelines. It presents alternative water conservation strategies and sources used in other cities. The document questions whether expanding the city's reliance on coal plants and Hunter Dam is financially risky and environmentally appropriate.
When Michigan officials switched Flint's water source from Lake Huron to the highly corrosive Flint River in 2014 in an effort to save money, it introduced lead into the city's water supply. Residents complained about the water's appearance, smell, and taste, but were assured it was safe to drink. In late 2015, a Virginia Tech study found high lead levels in Flint homes, contradicting claims by the state. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha also found elevated blood lead levels in Flint children. Her findings were initially attacked but later confirmed. The water switch violated federal law by not treating the corrosive river water, which caused lead to leach from pipes into hundreds of homes.
This document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club covering various environmental issues and events in January and February 2007. It includes articles about the impacts of off-highway vehicle use, a political effort to protect the Giant Sequoia National Monument from logging, and upcoming group hikes and meetings. Group activities such as cleanups, film screenings, and potlucks are also announced.
Author of “The Future of Water” and a long-time strategic consultant and transactional advisor to the water industry, Maxwell will review current challenges and opportunities in the world water market, and will highlight four critical trends which will increasingly categorize the water business and water decision-making over the longer-term future.
Thomas Horton presents information on bimetallic conductors as an alternative to solid copper conductors. Some key points include:
Bimetallics use a thin layer of copper bonded to a core metal of steel or aluminum, providing conductivity with stronger and lighter materials. They have more stable pricing than copper and are resistant to theft. While bimetallics have been used since 1915, there remains potential to further educate engineers and expand applications in fields like automotive and renewable energy. Fushi Copperweld aims to partner with cable manufacturers to develop innovative bimetallic solutions.
Thomas Horton presents information on bimetallic conductors as an alternative to solid copper wire. Some key points include:
Bimetallics use a thin layer of copper bonded to a core metal like steel or aluminum, providing conductivity with stronger and lighter materials. They have more stable pricing than copper and are resistant to theft. While in use for decades, bimetallics could see more applications if engineers better understood their advantages over pure copper. Fushi Copperweld aims to work with cable manufacturers to develop new bimetallic solutions.
This document discusses new features in MDT 2012 Beta 2, including support for Configuration Manager 2012, infrastructure enhancements, continued support for older operating systems, new user driven installation components, full Windows RE support, MDOP functionality integration, PowerShell support in task sequences, improved cleanup and monitoring. It highlights specific Beta 2 features such as ConfigMgr 2012 app model support, deploy to VHD, cross-platform deployment, Lite Touch wizard improvements, and DaRT 7 integration.
The document is a series of repeated statements that a website called www.ziaraat.com is presenting unspecified content. No other meaningful information is provided about the topic, content, purpose or overall message of the document.
This document summarizes the rising problem of metal theft in recent years driven by high metal prices, especially for copper, due to demand from China. It describes how thieves steal metal infrastructure like power lines and sell it to scrap yards for cash. One utility security executive describes finding thieves burning stolen wires and questioning them. The document outlines how stolen metal is sold to scrap yards or black market dealers and melted down, erasing any trace of where it came from.
The document provides a summary of the colonization of various regions in the Americas by different European powers. It discusses how Africans were brought as slaves to the Jamestown colony in Virginia. It describes the Spanish conquest of Mexico led by Hernan Cortes and the conversion of native populations to Catholicism. It also summarizes the Portuguese colonization of Brazil for sugar production using native labor, and the French settlement of Canada comprising five colonies. Brief overviews are given of Dutch and English colonies as well. Native interactions with colonists in New France and conflicts between natives and European settlers are also summarized.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
This document discusses a wireless video security system called MotionViewer. It describes how MotionViewer works using a motion sensor, night vision camera, and wireless transmission to detect and send video of intruders. The document also discusses a case study where MotionViewer helped identify 40 arrests in 4 months by capturing video of intruders at a remote fenced construction site that was experiencing ongoing theft and vandalism issues.
This document describes a blended video surveillance system that uses both wired cameras and wireless, battery-powered remote sentries. The remote sentries detect intrusions and send video clips to a central panel, which then notifies the central station and forwards the video. This blended approach provides both immediate detection/notification as well as higher resolution video documentation, at a lower total cost than traditional wired-only systems. It allows for flexible, budget-friendly solutions including using remote sentries alone until funding allows adding wired cameras later.
RSI Video Technologies is a security company with 60 employees across subsidiaries in the US and Australia. They are a leader in intruder detection with over 135,000 video verification installations worldwide. Their new third generation VIDEOFIED system provides benefits like better quality of service through reducing false alarms, lower operating costs through wireless devices and reduced maintenance, and leadership in the security market through innovative verification technology.
The document discusses integrating Frontel video surveillance software into existing security systems. It describes how Frontel can be integrated at different levels, from standalone to partial or full integration. Alarms, videos, and other data are stored in Frontel's database and can be viewed through Frontel's alarm viewer and alarm server applications. Full integration allows alarms and videos to be managed through a central security management system. GPRS integration requires opening specific ports and forwarding them to the Frontel server.
Metal Cladding References -Quinta Metalica (English)Silos Cordoba
This document provides a summary of metal cladding projects completed by Quintametalica, including materials used and square footage. It includes projects involving zinc, stainless steel, copper, corten steel, brass, titanium, and other metals. Applications included airport covers, hospital and building facades, and residential apartment buildings. Projects were completed in various regions of Spain from 2006-2010 for different private and public clients. Quintametalica has international quality certificates for its metal cladding work.
This document summarizes a case study of securing a remote, 150-acre mothballed mine site with no power or lighting. Initial attempts using guards and mobile surveillance units proved ineffective with continued losses. The installation of a blended video system using Videofied Remote Sentry wireless cameras on Monday provided coverage of access points and assets. On Wednesday, the system detected an intrusion and alerted security, allowing law enforcement to surround the site and apprehend intruders leaving with stolen property - the first capture in over 10 years. The customer now deploys the system nationwide to protect outdoor assets.
The document discusses the epidemic level of copper theft in Arizona, particularly its impact on agriculture. Copper is being stolen from irrigation pumps, electrical lines, and more, costing farmers millions to replace infrastructure and resulting in lost crops. While the stolen copper is only worth a few hundred dollars, the infrastructure damage costs thousands to repair. Tougher laws are proposed to require validation of seller identification and tracking of copper from origin to sale to help curb the problem.
The Earth is experiencing significant changes to its climate and weather patterns. Global temperatures are rising and weather is becoming more extreme and volatile. Areas like Australia and California are seeing less reliable rainfall and more severe droughts that threaten agriculture. As climate change continues to impact the environment and weather, communities will need to take steps to adapt, such as adopting more sustainable farming practices that protect ecosystems while allowing people to live sustainably. Non-profit organizations may be able to help facilitate programs that pay farmers for ecological services and support adaptation efforts.
1) The Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club is hosting a solar energy conference on September 20th to educate homeowners about solar panel options and help them solarize their homes.
2) The chapter is holding its annual fall gathering on November 5th, including a Chinese dinner, presentations on conservation efforts and the local environment, and celebrating a member's 99th birthday.
3) Commercial logging that was supposed to end by 2003 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument has been extended by the Forest Service until 2006, against the goals of the monument, and is currently removing large ancient trees. The Sierra Club is protesting this logging.
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The document discusses three recent lawsuits filed against Sientra alleging the breast implant maker failed to disclose regulatory inquiries before its secondary public offering on September 23rd. Specifically, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of the retirement plan for 2,600 retired police officers who lost money after Sientra's stock price collapsed following the offering. Similar lawsuits were also filed in late October and November. Sientra's attorneys were able to successfully move the complaints to federal court in Northern California in early December and have the cases combined. The lawsuits aim to determine if Sientra and its underwriters made false or misleading claims about its manufacturing processes leading up to the secondary offering.
This document discusses how disasters, both natural and man-made, can transform cities. It provides examples of specific disasters that led to transformations, including the 2001 Bhuj earthquake in India, the 1994 plague in Surat, India, the 1992 and 2002 riots in Gujarat, India, and the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy in India. Each of these events required reconstruction efforts and changes to infrastructure and housing. The document also discusses droughts and how they can negatively impact wildlife, agriculture, and water resources while increasing risks of wildfires. Long-term drought is expected to become more common in a warming world.
The document summarizes issues surrounding a proposed water extraction project on the Gorman Hills in Los Angeles County. The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against the project due to concerns about impacts to local water supply and wildlife. Questions have been raised about the hydrological assessment and potential effects on wetland areas and local housing development. The Sierra Club believes the project requires further legal review given air quality, traffic, and biological survey issues. The document also provides updates on other environmental news including Senate approval of North Coast wilderness legislation and pro-environment leadership appointments in the California state legislature.
This document summarizes the rising problem of metal theft in recent years driven by high metal prices, especially for copper, due to demand from China. It describes how thieves steal metal infrastructure like power lines and sell it to scrap yards for cash. One utility security executive describes finding thieves burning stolen wires and questioning them. The document outlines how stolen metal is sold to scrap yards or black market dealers and melted down, erasing any trace of where it came from.
The document provides a summary of the colonization of various regions in the Americas by different European powers. It discusses how Africans were brought as slaves to the Jamestown colony in Virginia. It describes the Spanish conquest of Mexico led by Hernan Cortes and the conversion of native populations to Catholicism. It also summarizes the Portuguese colonization of Brazil for sugar production using native labor, and the French settlement of Canada comprising five colonies. Brief overviews are given of Dutch and English colonies as well. Native interactions with colonists in New France and conflicts between natives and European settlers are also summarized.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
This document discusses a wireless video security system called MotionViewer. It describes how MotionViewer works using a motion sensor, night vision camera, and wireless transmission to detect and send video of intruders. The document also discusses a case study where MotionViewer helped identify 40 arrests in 4 months by capturing video of intruders at a remote fenced construction site that was experiencing ongoing theft and vandalism issues.
This document describes a blended video surveillance system that uses both wired cameras and wireless, battery-powered remote sentries. The remote sentries detect intrusions and send video clips to a central panel, which then notifies the central station and forwards the video. This blended approach provides both immediate detection/notification as well as higher resolution video documentation, at a lower total cost than traditional wired-only systems. It allows for flexible, budget-friendly solutions including using remote sentries alone until funding allows adding wired cameras later.
RSI Video Technologies is a security company with 60 employees across subsidiaries in the US and Australia. They are a leader in intruder detection with over 135,000 video verification installations worldwide. Their new third generation VIDEOFIED system provides benefits like better quality of service through reducing false alarms, lower operating costs through wireless devices and reduced maintenance, and leadership in the security market through innovative verification technology.
The document discusses integrating Frontel video surveillance software into existing security systems. It describes how Frontel can be integrated at different levels, from standalone to partial or full integration. Alarms, videos, and other data are stored in Frontel's database and can be viewed through Frontel's alarm viewer and alarm server applications. Full integration allows alarms and videos to be managed through a central security management system. GPRS integration requires opening specific ports and forwarding them to the Frontel server.
Metal Cladding References -Quinta Metalica (English)Silos Cordoba
This document provides a summary of metal cladding projects completed by Quintametalica, including materials used and square footage. It includes projects involving zinc, stainless steel, copper, corten steel, brass, titanium, and other metals. Applications included airport covers, hospital and building facades, and residential apartment buildings. Projects were completed in various regions of Spain from 2006-2010 for different private and public clients. Quintametalica has international quality certificates for its metal cladding work.
This document summarizes a case study of securing a remote, 150-acre mothballed mine site with no power or lighting. Initial attempts using guards and mobile surveillance units proved ineffective with continued losses. The installation of a blended video system using Videofied Remote Sentry wireless cameras on Monday provided coverage of access points and assets. On Wednesday, the system detected an intrusion and alerted security, allowing law enforcement to surround the site and apprehend intruders leaving with stolen property - the first capture in over 10 years. The customer now deploys the system nationwide to protect outdoor assets.
The document discusses the epidemic level of copper theft in Arizona, particularly its impact on agriculture. Copper is being stolen from irrigation pumps, electrical lines, and more, costing farmers millions to replace infrastructure and resulting in lost crops. While the stolen copper is only worth a few hundred dollars, the infrastructure damage costs thousands to repair. Tougher laws are proposed to require validation of seller identification and tracking of copper from origin to sale to help curb the problem.
The Earth is experiencing significant changes to its climate and weather patterns. Global temperatures are rising and weather is becoming more extreme and volatile. Areas like Australia and California are seeing less reliable rainfall and more severe droughts that threaten agriculture. As climate change continues to impact the environment and weather, communities will need to take steps to adapt, such as adopting more sustainable farming practices that protect ecosystems while allowing people to live sustainably. Non-profit organizations may be able to help facilitate programs that pay farmers for ecological services and support adaptation efforts.
1) The Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club is hosting a solar energy conference on September 20th to educate homeowners about solar panel options and help them solarize their homes.
2) The chapter is holding its annual fall gathering on November 5th, including a Chinese dinner, presentations on conservation efforts and the local environment, and celebrating a member's 99th birthday.
3) Commercial logging that was supposed to end by 2003 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument has been extended by the Forest Service until 2006, against the goals of the monument, and is currently removing large ancient trees. The Sierra Club is protesting this logging.
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Central Valley Drought
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The document discusses three recent lawsuits filed against Sientra alleging the breast implant maker failed to disclose regulatory inquiries before its secondary public offering on September 23rd. Specifically, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of the retirement plan for 2,600 retired police officers who lost money after Sientra's stock price collapsed following the offering. Similar lawsuits were also filed in late October and November. Sientra's attorneys were able to successfully move the complaints to federal court in Northern California in early December and have the cases combined. The lawsuits aim to determine if Sientra and its underwriters made false or misleading claims about its manufacturing processes leading up to the secondary offering.
This document discusses how disasters, both natural and man-made, can transform cities. It provides examples of specific disasters that led to transformations, including the 2001 Bhuj earthquake in India, the 1994 plague in Surat, India, the 1992 and 2002 riots in Gujarat, India, and the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy in India. Each of these events required reconstruction efforts and changes to infrastructure and housing. The document also discusses droughts and how they can negatively impact wildlife, agriculture, and water resources while increasing risks of wildfires. Long-term drought is expected to become more common in a warming world.
The document summarizes issues surrounding a proposed water extraction project on the Gorman Hills in Los Angeles County. The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against the project due to concerns about impacts to local water supply and wildlife. Questions have been raised about the hydrological assessment and potential effects on wetland areas and local housing development. The Sierra Club believes the project requires further legal review given air quality, traffic, and biological survey issues. The document also provides updates on other environmental news including Senate approval of North Coast wilderness legislation and pro-environment leadership appointments in the California state legislature.
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The Outdoor Siren/Strobe Model SE250/SE650/SE750 is a battery-operated, wireless security device that provides both an audible siren and visible strobe light alarm. It uses encrypted wireless technology to communicate with a security system control panel. The siren produces 105dB of sound for up to three minutes while the strobe flashes four times per second. It is powered by four alkaline batteries that can last up to four years and includes tamper detection if the unit is removed from its mounting surface.
The document describes several door contact models that are battery-operated, wireless door contacts for use in security systems. The door contacts detect the opening and closing of doors and windows. They use spread spectrum technology for encrypted wireless communication and have features such as dual tamper detection, external input, and lithium batteries that can last up to 4 years. The door contacts are available in white or brown and can be used for residential or commercial applications to monitor doors, windows, and other openings.
The Outdoor Badge Reader Model BR250/BR650/BR750 is a battery-operated, wireless badge reader used for arming and disarming security systems. It uses S2View encrypted wireless technology and has a weatherproof housing that operates between -20°C and +60°C. The badge reader identifies arm/disarm status with LED flashes and beeps, and has a dual tamper detection system to detect if the cover or wall is compromised. It is powered by lithium batteries that can last up to four years and transmits status checks every eight minutes including its ID, tamper status, and battery life.
The Keyfob Model RC200/RC600/RC700 is a wireless remote control for basic operation of security systems. It consists of four buttons to arm, disarm, and trigger panic alarms using encrypted and secure wireless technology. The keyfob can operate the system within or just outside the premises without entering an access code. It uses a lithium battery that lasts up to 10 years and transmits the battery status with each use.
The Outdoor Siren/Strobe Model SE250/SE650/SE750 is a battery-operated, wireless security device that provides both an audible siren and visible strobe light alarm. It uses encrypted wireless technology to communicate with a security system control panel. The siren produces 105dB of sound for up to three minutes while the strobe flashes four times per second. It is powered by four alkaline batteries that can last up to four years and includes tamper detection if the unit is removed from its mounting surface.
The Outdoor Siren/Strobe Model SE250/SE650/SE750 is a battery-operated, wireless security device that provides both an audible siren and visible strobe light alarm. It uses encrypted wireless technology to communicate with a security system control panel. The siren produces 105dB of sound for up to three minutes while the strobe flashes four times per second. It is powered by four alkaline batteries that can last up to four years and includes tamper detection if the unit is removed from its mounting surface.
The Indoor Siren Model SE200/SE600/SE700 is a battery-operated, wireless siren designed for use in security systems. It uses S2View spread spectrum technology and AES encryption to communicate securely with the control panel. The siren produces a 110dB alarm at 1 meter for 1.5 to 3 minutes. It has a dual tamper detection system and can operate for up to 4 years on alkaline batteries. The siren is used to annunciate alarm sounds in security systems and is installed in areas where sound can resonate.
The PIR Model ITRA110/ITRA600 is a wireless, indoor motion detector designed for security systems. It has a range of 12 meters and 90 degree detection angle, uses one lithium battery that lasts 4 years, and transmits sensor status every 8 minutes including its ID code, tamper status, and battery life. It is made of ABS plastic, measures 3x2x2 inches and weighs 3 ounces, operates between 32-104 degrees Fahrenheit, and mounts at a height of 6.9 feet.
The PIR Model ITR is a wireless indoor motion detector designed for use in security systems. It detects motion within a range of 12 meters and 90 degree angle. It is powered by a lithium battery that can last up to 4 years and transmits system status checks every 8 minutes including its ID code, sensor state, tamper condition and battery level. It has a dual tamper detection system and approvals for CE and FCC standards.
The Outdoor MotionViewer Camera DCV is a battery-operated, wireless outdoor motion-activated camera that uses S2View spread spectrum technology. It features a CMOS sensor, 85 degree lens, motion and tamper detection, two-year battery life, and transmits video to the control panel upon detecting motion within 12 meters. The camera is fully waterproof and can withstand temperatures from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius.
The MotionViewer DCVA camera is a battery-operated, wireless, indoor, motion-activated video camera designed for security systems. It features a CMOS sensor, 85 degree lens, infrared night vision up to 14 feet, motion detection up to 40 feet, and encrypted wireless transmission. When motion is detected, it captures and transmits a 10 second video to the monitoring station. It has a battery life of up to 4 years and dual tamper detection.
The MotionViewer DCV is a wireless, battery-operated indoor security camera that detects motion using a passive infrared sensor. It uses S2View encrypted wireless technology to communicate with a control panel and transmit video. When motion is detected, the camera records a 10-second video clip and sends an alert. The camera has an 85-degree wide-angle lens, 4.5m night illumination, and lithium batteries that last up to 4 years. It provides security through dual tamper detection, supervised check-ins every 8 minutes, and AES encryption.
The Keypad Model CMA is a wireless keypad that allows users to program and operate security systems from anywhere on a site. It has a backlit LCD display, alphanumeric buttons, and uses encrypted wireless technology for secure communication. The keypad is powered by lithium batteries that can last up to four years and includes features like a panic button, sounder, and tamper detection.
The XV GPRS control panel is a wireless, battery-operated security system that works with Videofied's devices. It has programmable inputs and outputs, supports 25 wireless devices, stores event logs and videos, and communicates using GPRS. It provides video verification from motion detectors and can trigger videos upon events. The control panel supervises connected devices and has tamper detection, multiple power options, and programming via keypad.
The XT GPRS control panel is a wireless alarm system that uses patented S2View spread spectrum technology. It has a built-in GPRS transmitter to communicate with a central monitoring station and supports up to 25 wireless devices including indoor/outdoor motion detectors, door contacts, keyfobs and more. The panel can operate as a standalone alarm or integrate with an existing system to add video verification capabilities. It has programmable inputs/outputs, 4-year battery life, and stores event logs and video files on an internal flash memory.
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The Control Panel VIDEOFIED® XL GPRS is a wireless, battery-operated security system control panel designed for residential and small commercial applications requiring video verification. It utilizes patented S2View® technology providing reliable wireless communication between devices. The control panel stores up to 4,000 event logs and supports up to 19 devices including motion detectors, door contacts, and keyfobs across 4 protection areas. It communicates alarms via the Frontel protocol or voice calls.
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The VISIO control panel is a wireless, battery-operated security system with the following key specifications:
- It uses patented S2View spread spectrum technology and AES encryption for secure wireless communication between devices.
- The control panel is powered by 4 lithium batteries that can last up to 4 years and includes a 110dB siren.
- It supports up to 25 devices and 19 access codes with 3 security levels and 4 arming modes across 4 programmable areas.
- The control panel supervises connected devices every 8 minutes and includes wall and cover tamper detection.
1. Julie’s Fresh Air » Copper Theft At Epidemic Levels
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January 31st, Maricopa County Farm Bureau President Steven Bales, Jr. said,
“Copper theft is not a new issue for agriculture, but I must tell you it has rapidly
escalated into an epidemic.”
As a full-time farmer on the west side from Liberty, Arizona, and director of a
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local bank and Farm Board member, Bales emphasized to the committee he was
speaking as a farmer.
Highlighting Arizona’s agriculture infrastructure, “Irrigation is our life blood,”
he said, “and our pumps and wells are being stripped of copper.”
With no way to capture replacement costs not counting lost opportunity costs,
dollar losses are hard to come by. In the agriculture industry alone, 2006 copper
theft estimates and replacement costs are running in to the millions of dollars. Categories
Said Bales during testimony; “It is not simply the theft of copper that creates
problems for farmers. Other and more extensive property damage is created as a
result of the theft. Fences are cut for the thieves to obtain access. Sturdy chain
link fences are cut or backed over. Motors must be rewound, panels are stripped,
bearings and transformers pulled down and stripped, oil drip lines cut and
removed. Debris is scattered.
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“Secondly, the stripping causes much ancillary damage. In mid-January a
neighbor had $12,000 damage caused to a single well, motor and pump, while
the thieves made off with a couple of hundred dollars worth of copper wire.”
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Utilities identify with the same point that while the copper theft itself may only
be in the hundreds of dollars, infrastructure replacement costs run into the
thousands of dollars. For this industry, the average theft runs $1,000 to $2,000
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but the average replacement cost runs $50,000.
George Diaz, Jr. with APS said during testimony at the same hearing as Bales,
“The copper thefts go beyond costs to destabilizing our [utilities] systems.” Diaz q Roots
comments later prompted one committee member to signal concern over the
security risks this could place on Arizona.
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Bales testimony also addressed the ongoing loss that no one estimates. “The q Lifestyle Tips
actual damage and costs of replacement are only the beginning of the costs. In
agriculture, down wells mean delays in irrigation and crop losses. I appreciate
that other sectors also experience costly repairs and delays. Depending upon the
industry sector some of these delays can be made up and some not. But in
agriculture, crop losses cannot be recovered. So while the actual theft is small,
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the resulting costs to agriculture are enormous.”
To noticeably understand this point, go no further than DeWayne Justice, a
Waddell, Arizona citrus grower and cattle rancher and also Arizona Farm Bureau q God’s Globe
board member. During the recent winter freeze a few months ago, Justice
planned to protect his citrus tress from freezing by irrigating his trees; called
“frost” watering to elevate the temperature in the orchard. When he went to turn
on the water, thieves had stripped the copper wiring from his pump. Normal
evaporation from the water would have kept temperatures higher thereby
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preventing freeze. As a result, Justice lost two years worth of production from
his citrus since the freeze killed this year’s citrus and also killed new growth that
produces the citrus in the following year.
Justice’s pump replacements costs will run $15,000. His crop losses will run in
the tens of thousands of dollars. “All of this for maybe a couple $100 worth of
copper taken by the thief,” says Justice.
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The stories of copper theft in just the agriculture industry go on and on.
As of one month ago, Roosevelt Irrigation District reported 25 wells down out of
50 west of the Agua Fria. Buckeye Irrigation District has had 131 wells
vandalized in the past 12 months – 79 since mid-year. They have 35 wells
currently down and have incurred costs of almost $250,000 in a year’s time.
With copper theft occurring around the clock by police estimates, these numbers
don’t take into account copper thefts occurring as this publication goes to press. q December 2007
To help combat the copper thefts, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has made
catching copper thieves a priority, setting up a hotline (602.876.1000) in January
and creating a reward fund for information leading to arrests and convictions. q November 2007
(When Arizona Agriculture checked this number, it appears to be the main
switchboard number and the weekend operator kept asking to “please repeat your
request.”)
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q October 2007
“Since the tip hotline was implemented, our telecommunications operators have
received several calls that have provided investigative leads and information
about copper thefts,” says Arpaio. “However, we need more callers and tips.”
q September 2007
Arpaio belives that the thefts can be pushed back adding, “My sheriff’s deputies
are making arrests and bringing some of our cases to successful conclusions.”
q August 2007
The Phoenix police department actually has four metal-theft detectives on staff.
They report 12,000 transactions per month of copper and non-ferrous metals
being sold in Phoenix alone. Because of current law, there’s no way of telling
whether a metals transaction is legitimate or not.
q July 2007
But when looked at statewide, the problem appears insurmountable. Throughout
the state you hear about thieves sawing down power poles, rolling over fences,
and much more. “We can’t keep up,” says Bales. “It’s beginning to look like we
cannot meet irrigation schedules when the season begins in earnest.
q June 2007
Wells are spread out over wide geographical areas and become cost prohibitive
for police to monitor especially when their top priorities involve tracking down
violent criminals. Even surveillance cameras set up to capture thieves in the act
q May 2007
have been stolen.
Additionally, thefts are occurring in daylight hours.
q April 2007
According to county sheriffs offices, the typical thief is a drug addict. Those that
have been caught are soon released.
q March 2007
And because of this, Sheriff Arpaio and others suggest that attacking the problem
goes beyond law enforcement. “My belief is that effort on everyone’s part is
required in order to stem the problem. My deputies will do their part in
combating copper thefts, and to help them, I will support legislation that will
help resolve the problem of copper thefts,” says Arpaio. q February 2007
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Jim Bechtel, Pinal County farmer and chair of the newly formed Copper Theft
Committee says, “I don’t know any farmer or irrigation district that has wells and
pumps that have not been hit.” q January 2007
Bechtel’s estimate of infrastructure loss in Pinal County is $10 million. “Pinal
County’s agriculture infrastructure has been devastated,” he adds.
q December 2006
No Easy Answer, No Easy Solution q November 2006
“We’ll continue to do what we can at the point of the theft,” says Bales, “but I
am afraid it’s a losing proposition. Increasing law enforcement resources would
certainly help, but again due to the wide geographic spread I have my doubts.”
q October 2006
Bales, Bechtel and other agriculturalists support increased legislation requiring
validation of seller identification at scrap metal and recycling facilities where
most of the stolen copper is sold. Additionally, they’d like to see legislation that
required information as to manifest and seller’s right to have possession of the
materials being sold, and payments to sellers by check, which would heave to be
mailed to actual addresses.
Bales, along with others, even suggests that a time period between delivery and
payment of the copper be established to allow appropriate checking and tracking
by law enforcement. “This is more effective than trying to chase the thieves after
the fact.”
Bechtel’s Copper Theft Committee formed for this very reason to develop
strategies that go beyond enforcement to a legitimate tracking system to stop the
thieves at the point of sale. “By creating tougher laws regarding the transport and
sale of copper we take away the economic incentive to steal this commodity,”
says Bechtel.
Many suggest legislation be designed that mimics an already-existing tracking
system used by the livestock commission, where an inspection certificate has to
be mandated for the sale and trade of any copper or precious metal commodity,
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beginning at its site of origin. Such a certificate then follows the item throughout
every point of sale, no matter where in the state the sale takes place.
If a tracking-based system was sent through the Arizona legislature, it would
prohibit the purchase of copper without a certificate attached, which in turn,
helps local law enforcement and courts track and build cases for prosecution
more effectively. Blogroll
Concludes Bales, “Farmers manage many risks and yet we remain optimists,
always believing next year to be better. Right now, I know this next year will not
be better. The situation is an epidemic, and we need legislative intervention.” National Corn
q
Growers
This article first appeared in the March 2007 issue of Arizona Agriculture Association
Solutions Under Review to Stop Copper Theft in Arizona
q Require adequate time between delivery of the copper (and other
metals) and payment for law enforcement to examine, at least on a
spot check basis, the transaction. Once the copper or metal is gone q Best Food Nation
the chain of evidence is lost.
q Require all payments to be made by check to a physical address for
tracking purposes.
q Smartchristian.com
q Create better and more targeted and narrowed photo identification
of the seller and the delivery vehicle.
q Require a proper manifest to accompany the copper, when delivered JulieMurphree.com
q
so there is a possible trace, with the copper tagged at the yard until
sold. Currently, law enforcement is on shaky ground if they stop a
pick-up truck with a load of shiny new-stripped wire.
q Turn the manifest into a license with a fee attached so additional law D2 Web Design
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enforcement can be funded. This solution is similar to the current
cactus or livestock license and fee.
q Increase the penalties for these crimes to include damage caused (e.g.
$150 worth of copper stolen created $15,000 worth of damages, and National Cotton
q
then subsequent crop loss of an additional $25,000). Council
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q Provide additional resources for law enforcement. We can pass all the
laws in the world, but if there is no money for oversight, the problem
is not addressed.
q Cotton Counts
q Agriculture in the
Classroom
q Posted in : General q Author : freshair
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