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Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary is an excellent piece of work. A handful of other telecom dictionaries and encyclopedias are currently in print, by far the most popular of which is Newton's Telecom Dictionary. Because Newton's dominates the market and has done so for many years, any telecom dictionary or encyclopedia is inevitably compared to that work. Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary is no exception, particularly because Ray Horak was the contributing editor to Newton's from the 12th through the 22nd editions.Although Webster's defines only 4,600 terms in comparison to Newton's highly dubious claim of some 24,500 terms, Webster's definitions are much better researched, much more precise, and much more efficiently worded (that is, there is much less "fluff"). Even if Webster's almost certainly will gain in bulk as future editions expand the coverage of the telecom domain, it contains all of the essential telecom and IT terms, and defines them clearly and concisely. Webster's includes many humorous definitions but, unlike Newton's, they are all relevant and meaningful. Newton's, on the other hand, is so full of personal observations and anecdotes, irrelevant humor (?), and inaccurate definitions as to make you wonder why bother to make the comparison at all.
Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary is an excellent piece of work. Ray Horak and his technical editor, Bill Flanagan, have collaborated to create a well-written, authoritative work that clearly sets a new standard for telecom dictionaries. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about telecom. (John R. Vacca, The Internet Protocol Journal (Cisco Systems), December 2008, pp. 36-38)
Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary by Ray Horak includes more than 4,600 terms essential to a clear and complete understanding of voice, data, video and multimedia communications system and network technologies, applications and regulations. Although the book is an excellent technical dictionary, Horak's plain-English, commonsense style yields definitions that are as thoroughly understandable to the business professional or student as they are to the electrical engineer. It is thoroughly researched, highly objective, absolutely accurate and includes just about every essential term, phrase, abbreviation, acronym, backronym, contraction, initialism and portmanteau you might encounter in the telecom and datacom domains. Many entries are encyclopedic in nature, discussing applications and issues, as well as technical specifics. The book clearly is the most authoritative contemporary telecom dictionary. (NATD World, October 27, 2008)
Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary by Ray Horak is comprehensive with more than 4,600 terms essential to a clear and comprehensive understanding of voice, data, video and multimedia communications system and network technologies, applications and regulations. Although the book is a technical dictionary, Horak's plain-English, commonsense style yields definitions that are as thoroughly researched, objective, accurate, and includes just about every essential term, abbreviation, acronym, contraction, initialism and portmanteau you might encounter in the telecom and datacom domains.
The book is the perfect companion to his Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook, published by Wiley-Interscience in October 2007. Taken together, these two are all you need to get your arms around the essentials of telecom. (Reviewed by Mark Simon, Founder/CEO of EvinceMedia, Telecom Reseller, May/June 2008 Edition)
Many folks who entered the telecom trade during the 1980s and the go-go years of the 1990s came to rely on Newton's Telecom Dictionary, from long-time BCR columnist Harry Newton, as their guide to the wild and wooly world of telecom.
Unfortunately, those of us in the trade didn't think very highly of Harry's contribution. While it did not lack for wit, Newton's Dictionary was woefully short on quality information. In fact, one of the ways the veterans identified the rookies was by the latter's dependence on what we looked at as a rather lame source.
For those who are entering the field today (and even for those who have been around for a while) there is a new dictionary that is worth the investment. Ray Horak, President of The Context Corporation, has written the Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary, and it's a gem. It's 559 pages of well-written, insightful information on everything from "A" (for Ampere) to "Zero-Water Peak Fiber", not to mention symbols like Octothorpe (i.e. the "#" sign) and all those terms we have that begin with numbers starting like "0B + D".
Mr. Horak's book is thoroughly researched, and contains an unfathomable wealth of detail. I have taught data networking for over 25-years and pride myself on precision- this book is precise. Where you might think you know the definition of that term, here you'll find that definition expressed with absolute precision and find three other definitions you weren't even aware of.
Ours is a challenging field, and good sources of information are few and far between. The Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary is a source you can count on. If they have a Jeopardy category on "Telecom Trivia", my money's on Ray Horak.—Reviewed by Michael Finneran, dBrn Associates (NoJitter.com, May 29, 2008)
What's remarkable about this work is it defines over 4,600 telecom terms and, scanning through it, it appears there are more TLAs (three-letter acronyms) involved than the mind can comfortably encompass. I've found the dictionary incredibly useful when researching, and every now and then I find an interesting snippet of trivia (did you know Bob Metcalfe's middle name is "Melancton"?) (Reviewed by Mark Gibbs, Network World, 4/30/08)
Books about telecom subjects generally fall into one of two categories: Very Basic or Incomprehensible. For the vast majority of us that fall between these two extremes, there is a new dictionary of telecom terms that is neither too technical, nor condescending.
The standard text, and one of the most widely read books in telecom, has been Newton's Telecom Dictionary, now in its 23rd edition. But, the man who edited Newton's for much of its history, has now published his own version of a telecom dictionary. Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary (Wiley, 2008, ISBN 978-0-471-77457-0) is written by Ray Horak.
A dictionary is one of the most difficult books to write. Just coming up with a comprehensive list of terms is onerous enough in itself. But, to define each of these terms in a way that is understandable by the unwashed masses, is mind boggling.
Horak has done an admirable job, and created a work that can be used where Newton's can cause problems. For example, in the expert witness work I sometimes perform, Newton's funny or flippant definitions can be used to impugn the credibility of the source itself. You will not have this problem with Webster's; it is a work that will never cause you a red face if you use it in a hostile environment.
In all, I will continue to keep both on my bookshelf, and value them both, cognizant of the differences. (Reviewed by Gene Retske, The Prepaid Press, April 2008)
I found a lot to like about Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary. First, it is indeed very easy to read, and contains a lot of detail, as well as good cross referencing in the entries where needed. Second, it provides good illustrations and diagrams that get the point across. Finally, while touted as a dictionary, it feels more like an encyclopedia in that it does not have that dry dictionary form—but rather a more inviting feel that makes you want to come explore. Whether you are a telecom or IT professional, do yourself a favor and get Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary as it is highly recommended. (T. Michael Testi, BC Books, October 31, 2007)


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The hottest sex scandal in Washington, so hot that bigwigs of both parties are trying to keep the lid on, has nothing to do with Bill Clinton.
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Hume, the son of Fox News chief and former ABC White House correspondent Brit Hume, broke the story of Paxon's revolt against Speaker Newt Gingrich last summer in The Hill, a daily congressional newspaper.
As a result, Paxon stepped down as minority whip, but retained his seat, and Sandy Hume was nominated for a Pulitzer prize.
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Two days later, Rep. Paxon, often mentioned as a future House Speaker, shocked Washington by resigning his seat, saying that he would "never run for office again" and that he had "no immediate prospects for a job."
We want to emphasize the bona fides of our source, a Baltimore Sun reporter who made a special effort to get this story to RF, because she was Sandy Hume's closest friend.
Though not a personal acquaintance of ours, she checked out with a mutual friend, a People magazine writer.
While this shocking development would certainly explain recent Republican reluctance to take on Bill Clinton in the Lewinsky affair, it raises even larger concerns about collusion between our government and big media to keep information of a scandalous nature from the public.
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And Ms. Reza reserves a little trick for the rubes -- the white painting wins in the end!!
"The money's coming back in -- but not as fast as you report, Charlie," a rosy-cheeked Carolyn Alexander admonished us at her Matthew Benedict opening.
Unfortunately, Benedict's illustration-house take on firemen and soldiers is arch camp at best -- we winked at painter Thomas Woodruff, a talented alchemist, who concurred that the stuff was shit.
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In this year of the portrait, Neel's wry twists on male office dress are the equal, in their own eccentric way, to Chuck Close and Y.Z. Kami. If she were a dead man, her market would be stratospheric.
Particularly notable is Neel's famous David Bourdon and Gregory Battock, showing the ex-Life magazine critic in his undies coyly inching towards the late flamboyant critic/roué.
Staring back: Cheim and Read's anonymous and lucrative crowd of lawyers and investment advisors, wearing suits far more dear than Alice's quirky threads.
For real kitsch, even surpassing Matthew Benedict, however, one continued to Marlborough Gallery, of course, for Marisol's new prefab boxed homages to Rene Magritte, Clark Gable, and others too generically rendered to mention.
Yet, these too sell in the current "up" environment, as bronzed couples proudly showed off their Marisol purchases to their suburban buddies.
It seems to have eluded Ms. David that the Internet, such a supposedly big feature of Documenta X, could have spared her the chore of dragging her bag of post-structuralist French bones across the globe, trying to revive Stalinism.
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Staff from Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Ellis County Rural Fire Department, concerned with illegal burning within the county, met Wednesday morning to discuss state burning guidelines.
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Staff from Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Ellis County Rural Fire Department, concerned with illegal burning within the county, met Wednesday morning to discuss state burning guidelines.
Any open burning is subject to Ellis County and KDHE approval, said Dan Wells, district environmental administrator for KDHE. County approval is required for burning tree branches, grass, vegetation, stubble, hay, bonfires and cooking pits.
Unauthorized burning of items such as appliances, furniture, mattresses, household items, old lumber, metal, bicycle, fuel filters, air filters and oil filters has been discovered within Ellis County. Unapproved burning is subject to a fine of up to $10,000 a day.
"Recently, there's been some instances where the individual received approval from the county to burn but did not have KDHE approval," Wells said. "Upon our investigation, they were burning materials illegally."
Rural Fire Chief Dick Klaus said KDHE approval is necessary before a resident burns a structure or uses a burn pit.
Approval can be sought at the Hays KDHE office, 2301 E. 13th, or call (785) 625-5663.
The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
After receiving a KDHE burn permit number, the resident also must call for county approval.
"We're going to make sure they have a way of putting out the fire, also," Klaus said. "And that the wind speed is under 15 miles per hour.
"As far as for tree and brush piles, individual's gardens and any kind of agricultural CRP, pasture, bales whatever ... dispatch can give the OK on that."
Items not approved by KDHE for burning must be disposed of at a permitted landfill, Wells said. The burning of unauthorized materials can compromise air quality.
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Coordinating Supportive Services through the FSS Program to Obtain Self-Sufficiency
Ms. H. Mack enrolled in the City of Las Vegas Housing Authority/FSS program on April 1, 2000. Ms. Mack is the grandmother/guardian of two children and works full time as a certified Nursing Assistant. She completed her FSS goals and graduated as a homeowner in January 2002. She purchased a 3-bedroom home on the East Side of Las Vegas for $89,000 with down payment assistance from EOB Homeownership Funds and her own personal savings of $1,000. Ms. Mack used LIHEA for help with her utility payments, FIT for financial aide with her education, Nevada Check-Up for medical coverage for her grandchildren, and EOB Homeownership to purchase her home. Ms. Mack demonstrates how strategic coordination of FSS resources can lead to self-sufficiency.
Only a small number of Welfare to Work (WtW) voucher holders are participating in Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) programs. Over the past two years, many WtW programs have concentrated primarily on leasing and are now trying to introduce FSS services to WtW participants. However, while many of the WtW sites run FSS, they don't have the resources or the commitment of senior public housing authority management to expand their programs to accommodate WtW families. The primary challenge is therefore for WtW programs to recognize the importance of linking FSS and WtW by making FSS services accessible to voucher holders when possible and to sell the FSS program to WtW families as a means of reaching and maintaining the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.
The Las Vegas Housing Authority's (LVHA) FSS program is designed to help Section 8 families, including WtW voucher holders, become self-supporting so they will no longer need public assistance. In the FSS program, the head of the household enters into a five-year contract with LVHA and then develops an action plan with staff assistance. The action plan identifies the employment goal of the participant and outlines the activities and services necessary to achieve this goal. A FSS Coordinator is then assigned to the family to help it obtain the services listed in the plan and support the family over five years.
LVHA offers the following services in order to help participants reach their goals:
Savings Account This service helps FSS program participants save money. When rent goes up due to an increase in earnings, the amount of the increase is also placed in a savings account. The FSS participant receives all the money plus interest when they have completed the program. (LVHA currently has over $190,000 in escrow.)
Youth Sports Build Program This service assists families whose children would like to participate in a community sport activity. LVHA will pay registration fees and uniform costs for children who reside in a WtW or Section 8 unit. The children must range between the ages of 5-14 and parents must provide a copy of the child's report card or most current progress report.
Economic Opportunity Board (EOB) Homeownership Program This service allows Section 8 participants that are currently receiving assistance from LVHA to use their Section 8 subsidy towards the purchase of a home. Participants must have at least one year of good standing in the Section 8 or WtW program, be employed full-time for one year, graduate from the FSS program, and provide cash down payment of 3 percent to the lender, and 1 percent of the purchase price of their personal resources.
Nevada Check Up This service provides low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage to uninsured children 0-18 years of age in the State of Nevada.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEA) LIHEA assists eligible households with home heating and cooling costs in Nevada.
Transportation - Buddy System This service provides voucher recipients with a mode of transportation to view potential housing units.
Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT) Services FIT is a public, non-profit corporation that helps people move from welfare and public assistance to well-paying jobs by offering the following services in partnership with LVHA:
Skill-Building Workshops LVHA also offers skill-building workshops on subjects such as resume preparation, stress management, household budgeting, credit repair, and first-time homeownership.
Additional services through LVHA include job training, childcare, educational programs, and counseling.
In order for LVHA's FSS program to run efficiently and effectively, many strides have been made to market the benefits of the FSS program to WtW voucher holders. At each WtW voucher briefing, LVHA staff members distribute a briefing packet that includes a FSS brochure and a FSS program sign-up sheet. The brochure gives basic information about the program, mentioning the services listed above. The sign-up sheet gives new WtW voucher holders an opportunity to find out more about the FSS program after they lease a unit.
LVHA also has a newsletter called "The FSS Gazette" which markets the FSS program further and provides helpful information to participants on a monthly basis. The newsletter contains information on the success of the FSS program, upcoming workshop dates, positive feature stories, and specific service information.
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program Guide/Resource Book, sponsored by Clark County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of North Las Vegas, and LVHA, is another helpful resource for program participants. It contains contact information for organizations offering supportive services in the community such as childcare, job training, and educational services.
LVHA's FSS program would not be able to function without the help from four full-time staff members. LVHA has 3 FSS Coordinators and one secretary/clerk. The Coordinators have around 75-100 cases at any one time and also administer the Section 8 Homeownership program. Coordinator duties include monitoring goals and developing additional resources.
Probably the most important aspect of LVHA's FSS program is the interaction with the community. The Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) is a committee of community agencies and the Housing Authority. The agencies work together and provide services to FSS participants by securing commitments of public and private resources for the operation of the FSS program. FSS staff is also in constant communication with local businesses, banks, public figures, and the media -- networking is a key part of running LVHA's program and constant communication is used to announce positive strides to stakeholders.
LVHA's FSS program has 221 slots, 39 percent of which are used by WtW voucher holders. There are currently 75 people on the FSS waiting list and therefore LVHA will be expanding the FSS program to 300 slots in the next few months. LVHA has had 7 FSS graduates in the last 2 years.
An article on LVHA's leasing success was in the March 18, 2002 issue of HDR Current Developments entitled, "Las Vegas Housing Authority Partners with Welfare Agency to Achieve Quick Voucher Lease-Up." Please contact 1-800-723-8077 for a copy of the article.
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Comments about Doc Ackerman's Epilepsy & Seizure Formula:
I had really high expectations for this product and just wish it had lived up to them . My Chihuahua is a rescue and we got her when she was about 2, a year ago . Since we had her she started having fits which lasted around 15 mminutes with quick recovery. As she was only having them once every 2 to 3 months we thought we would try this before trying normal meds as I had read all the really positive reviews about this one and all the potential side effects with mainstream meds . A couple of months ago she had 3 seizures in a month and a cluster seizure which lasted around 80 minutes so we started using this around 11 weeks ago . After first administrating it , she had two seizures that we weren't present for . She was then 9 weeks seizure free so it started looking really promising then unfortunately she suffered from another cluster seizure which lasted around 80 minutes until I got her to the vet where they gave her diazepam. I am quite upset that unfortunately this medication could not help her with the dangerous clusters and that we are now left with no option but to put her on mainstream meds. Other aspects of the product : it was really easy to administer : I put it on her food religiously everyday , twice a day and she always ate it without any problems . I didn't notice any major side effects although I have noticed she does wee a lot more and she has a bit more energy. I hope this review is useful to others and I am definitely pleased I gave this medication a go before putting her straight onto mainstream medication . It was worth a shot .
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The veternarions want so much money for continuous seizure treatment. This alternative med Works and is so much more affordable!
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Review is aimed towards those already familiar with seizure symptoms and have done some research to know what its about. Our 4yr/23lb mini-schnauzer started his seizures early in Jan'14. Initially, his were the classic cluster episodes but eventually progressed into more frequent and severe seizing ending in tong biting, etc., etc., after 9-mon's.Our veterinarian of 15yrs who specializes in small breeds claimed some success with Doc Ackerman's ESF formula. The harsher prescription drug phenobarbital, although, historically rather effective in stopping seizures will do eventual damage to the kidneys-liver so enzyme monitoring is recommended 2-3 times per year--pet costs go up?Initially, I started him on 2 (two) teaspoons of ESF per day. One tsp. in the AM feeding and the other in the PM feeding. Our doctor told us the results would not be immediate because it would require 6-8wks to buildup in his system before noticing any change. Within 3-wks we noticed the seizures were much less intense and his recovery was shorter. However, we still averaged one seizure per wk. I emailed the manufacturer of ESF who responded immediately with a recommendation to increase the dosage to 3 teaspoons per day. Over the course of 7-wks seizure frequence went down to one seizure every 2-wks with quick recovery and no noticable side-effects. We continued dosing with a second jar of ESF but never seen any improvment beyond that. Emailing the manufacturer again we concluded our dog might be better off going the phenobarbital route--which we did.I will say the company that makes this ESF product was most helpful and responsive in helping me to diagnosis incremental progress of our pet using the formula. They totally stand behind what they sell. I believe its a good product but may not work in severer seizure cases. -Thanks Doc Ackerman
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By JH
from Ga
My 4 yr old Lab mix, Rufus had his first seizure in April 2014. It was a short one and having had dogs all my life, I thought probably just a one time thing. In June he had another one, just a little longer. In August he had another one and unlike the others, it lasted almost an hour. I was all by myself and had no way at that time to get him to the vet and I thought he was going to die. He came out of it and immediately returned to his usual self. I got on line to read about dog seizures, and found this product and read the reviews. So many people suggested trying it before using the Vet's medicine, so I ordered it and I'm so glad I did. I started the med on August 16 and on August 23, he did have another seizure but it was only about 3 or 4 minutes long. It is the end of Oct now and he has not had any more seizures. He had one aura this month but it did not progress into a seizure. Not only has it helped his seizures, but he seems more alert and playful. He is a huge 115 pounds. I think he has a little Great Dane mixed in. I give him 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the powdered med every night mixed in with 1/2 a can of dog food. He loves it. Licks the bowl clean. It is like a treat since he only gets dry food the rest of the time. I'm so glad it works, not only for him but for me and my daughter too because his seizures are the type that start, by him running until he hits a wall and then collapses into a seizure. 115 pounds of dog running blindly through the house is not safe for any of us. I wish you all the best with your pet.
This stuff really works!
By Dee
from Louisiana
I have been using this product for 2 years as an alternative to phenobarbital. It works for my little 14 year old yorkie. I only use half the recommended dose but when signs of mild seizure activity appear I give the full amount. I am on my 4th jar. I am so grateful for this product and this website!
great product!!!!
By Vickie
from Rockford, IL
This product is absolutely amazing!! My 4 yr. old dachshund started having seizures at the age of 2. He only had one every 3 months or so & they were mild. About 3 months ago the severity & time in between them increased dramatically. He also started having cluster seizures. I didn't want to put him on the meds from the vet. I started searching the internet & came across this product. I'm so glad I found this!! Tomorrow will be 10 weeks since I started giving him this supplement. He hasn't had even one seizure since!! Not even a mild one!! I wil NEVER be without this product!! It's very easy to use.....I sprinkle half a teaspoon on his dry food morning & night. He doesn't mind it at all.
I would buy this product again
By Junebug
from Oklahoma
My yorkie had seizures daily we've used this product for a week now and no seizures the only thing is he is very picky eater so I push the powder in to a pill pocket treat and he eats them with ease now
Use caution if mixing with phenobarbital
By Shelly
from Los Angeles
I looked up the ingredients and they are great on their own. If your pet is on phenobarbital I discovered 2 of the ingredients can alter the effectiveness of the meds. My vet confirmed. My mini schnauzer is having cluster seizures on a weekly basis and they suddenly started two weeks ago. I wanted to try this first before going the other route. I'm crossing my fingers and praying that it works.
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Works better than other stuff !
By Marie
from Attica NY
I don't have anything negative to say about theproduct. It's a life saver. I tried some kind ofdrops for a year and pom was still getting aseizure every 7-14 days! She's ten. When i firstgave her Doc Ackermans she went almost a month free the first time. Then she went 3 whole months,and now it is another 3 whole months 88 days now to be exact. I find it very easy to give her, andyes she is picky. I mix it with a tiny bit ofmilk or more especially half & half and then putin a tiny bit, 1/8 spoon ful of malted milkpowder to sweeten it up. Most times she laps itup, but being so picky if she won't then i justpour it into a baby spoon, put her head up a bit,pull back her lips and very slowly dribble it into her mouth being careful she doesn't choke.Must go slow. That's the best way I'm supposed togive her 2 ts but only give 1 ts and it's keepingthe seizures away for 3 months at a time. She started having them when i put flea drops on her.The next day she had a seizure. I use naturalnow. No more poisons. I like to order 2 jars ofDoc Ackermans at a time so i never run out.


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