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Before the
United States of America Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Remedying Undue Discrimination through Open Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design: Wholesale Power Market Platform White Paper
Docket No. RM01-12-000
Comment of the Staff of the Bureau of Economics and the Office of the General Counsel Federal Trade Commission(1)
I. Background and Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Wholesale Power Market Platform White Paper states that FERC must harmonize its mission of achieving "wholesale electricity markets that produce just and reasonable prices and work for customers" with the new realities of regional electricity markets. Pursuit of procompetitive regulatory reforms in U.S. wholesale electricity markets began more than a decade ago.(2) The FTC staff has supported efforts by FERC and the states to introduce increased competition in electric power markets where appropriate, because effective competition is likely to benefit customers through lower prices, improved reliability, increased customer choice of products and services, and greater innovation.(3) FERC has revised its earlier standard wholesale market design proposals to give greater weight to differing regional preferences regarding market design. FERC also has revised its earlier proposals to allow for the phased-in implementation of the standard wholesale market platform on a regional basis.
A. FTC Experience in the Electric Power Industry
The FTC is an independent administrative agency responsible for maintaining competition and safeguarding the interests of consumers. In the energy industry, the staff of the FTC often analyzes regulatory or legislative proposals that may affect competition or the efficiency of the economy, in addition to its review of proposed mergers involving electric and gas companies. In the course of this work, as well as in antitrust research, investigation, and litigation, the staff applies established principles and recent developments in economic theory and empirical analysis of competition issues.
Our involvement in the evolution of the present white paper stretches back to our initial comment of August 7, 1995, in the proceeding leading to transmission open access in Order No. 888.(4) It has continued with other comments, including our suggestions for effective structural reform in the Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) proceeding (August 16, 1999) and, more recently, our July 23, 2002, and November 15, 2002, comments on FERC's standard market design proposals.(5) In addition to filing comments with FERC and various state utility commissions, the Commission has issued two Staff Reports (July 2000 and September 2001) on electric power market restructuring issues at the wholesale and retail levels. The July 2000 FTC Staff Report established a policy framework for increased competition in wholesale and retail electric power markets.(6) The September 2001 FTC Staff Report reviewed features of state retail competition plans that have provided benefits to consumers and those that have not. It also provided an assessment of whether states had sufficient authority to implement successful retail competition programs.(7)
B. Summary of Comment
Our comment concerns four aspects of the white paper and previous elements of FERC's RTO and standard market design proposals. First, deference to regional economic differences and to regional timing constraints is likely to be accompanied by an increased risk of impeding efficient wholesale electric power trades, although there may also be benefits from deferring to some regional market design preferences. Variations in the design of markets within an electric interconnect may impose costs or create risks that will reduce incentives to execute efficient interregional wholesale transactions on the existing or future electric power transmission network. An additional potential concern is that regional variations in market design will increase the operating and marketing costs of multi-region suppliers. Unwarranted discrepancies in market design between regions may diminish economies of scale and scope for multi-region suppliers, thus preventing more efficient firms from developing or expanding. Work with computer simulation models and experimental market research may help FERC to discern which variations in market design within an interconnect pose the greatest threats to effective interregional competition and customer welfare. FERC could then appropriately screen out proposed market design variations that are likely to harm customers.
Second, the revised FERC proposals present another opportunity for FERC to encourage states to focus on policies that are likely to facilitate wholesale competition and system reliability, both regionally and nationally. Accordingly, we encourage FERC to study and publicize how state programs that increase the price sensitivity of retail electricity demand can help protect customers from market power, reduce system costs, and improve system reliability.
Third, FERC's market monitoring proposals offer several potentially useful behavioral and reporting requirements in addition to those contained in Order 2000. FERC may wish to add a requirement that market monitoring units (MMUs) use comparable data, analytical techniques, and formats in reporting to FERC and a requirement that MMUs refer likely violations of the antitrust laws to the antitrust agencies.
Finally, we continue to believe that efficient, customer-service-oriented operation of the transmission network is an important and appropriate goal for regulatory reforms. Accordingly, we reiterate our call for FERC to include operating efficiency in its set of minimum characteristics for RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs).
II. The Potential Costs of Deferring to Regional Market Design Preferences
A. Balancing the Potential Benefits and Costs of Variations in Regional Market Design Preferences
FERC has revised its standard wholesale market design proposals to allow regions to phase in implementation of various features of the standard market design and to permit differences in regional market design if the costs of implementing any feature of the proposed rule outweigh its benefits. There may be benefits from deferring to certain regional market design preferences. For example, customers in a region with a high proportion of hydroelectric generators may be harmed if market rules regarding withholding of capacity are not sensitive to temporal variations in the opportunity costs of hydrogeneration. Such insensitivity could lead to requiring that hydro resources be used now when they would be more valuable to customers later. The value could take the form of lower prices or reduced risk of blackouts.(8)
At the same time, deference to regional preferences is likely to be accompanied by an increased likelihood that variations in market designs will impose costs or risks that impede efficient interregional wholesale transactions on the existing or future electric power transmission network. An accessible and fully functioning transmission network affords efficient trading opportunities,(9) as shown by the substantial increases in wholesale trading volume as operation of the transmission network has become less restricted.(10) Open and efficient operation of the transmission network gives customers nearly instantaneous access to lower-priced electric power more of the time than would a fragmented and inefficiently operated transmission system.(11) Further, inefficient operation of the transmission network gives rise to excessive congestion, costly overbuilding of the transmission system in order to avoid such congestion, and distorted investment incentives for suppliers and customers alike. Customers are likely to experience more reliable service as well as lower prices when the transmission network is used efficiently.
B. Potential to Impede Interregional Competition
In striking a policy balance between regional preferences and national standards, FERC may wish to be particularly alert to proposed regional market designs that are likely to impede interregional competition within a transmission interconnect. Prospective examples include pancaked rates for interregional transmission, inconsistent available transmission capability (ATC) calculations, and transmission line relief policies that favor intra-regional transmission.
C. Potential Concern about Disproportionately Raising Costs of Multi-Region Suppliers
An additional potential concern is that regional variations in market design will increase the operating and marketing costs of multi-region suppliers. The widely publicized seams issues identified by market participants are examples of the type of costs and risks imposed by variations in market design rules across regions.(17) In addition, variations in market designs may create additional administrative burdens on market participants because they have to reorganize and recast submissions of similar materials to meet the requirements of different regions. For example, if regions differ in how spot market bids must be formatted, a supplier with plants selling into multiple areas will have to prepare and submit multiple sets of bids. If one set of bid requirements prevailed, preparation of multiple sets of bids could be avoided.
Unwarranted discrepancies in market design between regions may diminish economies of scale and geographic scope for multi-region suppliers while providing little benefit to customers.(18) These scale and scope economies likely would benefit customers in competitive markets absent the imposition of additional costs on multi-region suppliers that are caused by regional variations in market design. When regulatory costs disproportionately disadvantage more efficient firms, higher-cost firms continue to serve the market and customers are likely to face higher prices than would otherwise prevail. Local suppliers with market power may have particularly strong incentives to establish arbitrary variations in market rules for their respective regions that raise the costs of multi-region suppliers, potential entrants, and established rivals located in neighboring regions.(19)
D. Use of Computer Simulation Models to Screen Proposed Regional Variations in Market Design
Work with computer simulation models and experimental market research may help discern which variations in market design within an interconnect pose the greatest threats to effective interregional competition and customer welfare.(20) We continue to encourage FERC to study and publicize best practices in market design and transmission network operations as one technique to discourage arbitrary market design differences.(21) Empirical research and identification of best practices may also help FERC to avoid inadvertent acceptance of a dysfunctional market design feature in one area simply on the basis that this design feature was proposed or adopted earlier in a neighboring area. As experience with California's wholesale market rules suggests, the chronological age of a market design feature does not guarantee that it is the best practice or that it provides net benefits to customers.
III. Encourage State Policies to Advance Efficiency and System Reliability
The revised standard market design proposals present another opportunity for FERC to encourage a focus by the states on policies that are likely to facilitate wholesale competition and system reliability, both regionally and nationally. Accordingly, we encourage FERC to study and publicize how state programs that increase the price sensitivity of retail electricity demand can help protect customers from market power, reduce system costs, and improve system reliability.(22) Theoretical and empirical research sponsored or promoted by FERC on real-time pricing, advanced metering, and distributed generation, for example, could assist states in this important policy development area.(23) Progress in this area also could help to alleviate the market power concerns that motivate FERC's market monitoring efforts and those of the market monitoring units, as discussed in both Order 2000 and the white paper.(24)
IV. Promote Comparable Competition Analyses by MMUs
The revised market monitoring proposals offer several specific behavioral and reporting requirements in addition to those contained in Order 2000. These additional requirements should make monitoring efforts more effective, subject to our concerns about measuring marginal costs as part of determining whether a supplier is withholding generation capacity.(25) FERC may wish to consider two additional market monitoring elements. First, FERC's efforts to develop an accurate and timely overview of the progress of the nation's electric power sector reforms, and remaining market power problems, are likely to be more successful if the MMUs use the same or very similar methods and data to evaluate and report on market conditions. Consequently, FERC may wish to include language in the Final Rule to encourage MMUs to coordinate their market analysis and reporting activities.(26) Second, if MMUs identify participant behavior that may violate the antitrust laws, it would be appropriate for them to refer such matters to the antitrust agencies.(27) FERC may wish to include a referral provision in its Final Rule.
V. Promote Efficient, Customer-Oriented Transmission Service
We continue to believe that efficient, customer-friendly operation of the transmission network is an important and appropriate goal for regulatory reforms. Accordingly, we reiterate our call for FERC to include operating efficiency in its set of minimum characteristics for RTOs and ISOs.(28) Without performance incentives and a mechanism to displace an RTO's or an ISO's board of directors, non-profit RTOs and ISOs run the risk that "independence will devolve into indifference to the quality of services, the pace of innovation, and changes in customer preferences."(29)
VI. Conclusion
FERC's present market design proposals entail greater deference to regional market design preferences. The potential benefits of variations in market design between regions within an interconnect should be weighed against the increased risk that such variations will impede efficient use of the present and future transmission network. FERC should be particularly watchful for regional proposals that would create or preserve rate pancaking or preferential treatment in relieving transmission congestion, or would disproportionately burden multi-region suppliers. FERC's wholesale market reforms are substantially more likely to be effective if FERC actively supports state efforts to implement real-time pricing and other measures to increase the price sensitivity of retail demand. FERC's ability to compare performance across regions and to develop policies that benefit customers would likely be enhanced by requirements that market monitors use economically appropriate methods of analysis and comparable reporting
formats. Finally, we continue to urge FERC to include incentives for efficient transmission network operations as a minimum characteristic for RTOs and ISOs.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________ David T. Scheffman, Director John C. Hilke, Economist and Electricity Project Coordinator Bureau of Economics
_________________________ Susan S. DeSanti, Deputy General Counsel Michael S. Wroblewski, Assistant General Counsel Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20580
June 27, 2003
1. This comment represents the views of the staff of the Bureau of Economics and the General Counsel's Office of Policy Studies of the Federal Trade Commission. They are not necessarily the views of the Federal Trade Commission or any individual Commissioner. The Commission has, however, voted to authorize the staff to submit these comments. Inquiries regarding this comment should be directed to John C. Hilke, Economist and Electricity Project Coordinator in the Bureau of Economics (801-524-4440 or firstname.lastname@example.com), or Michael Wroblewski, Assistant General Counsel for Policy Studies (202-326-2155 or email@example.com).
2. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 was the first U.S. legislation directly related to wholesale market regulatory reforms in the electric power industry, but the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act of 1978 provided the foundation for later reforms by demonstrating that independent generators could successfully be connected to the transmission network.
3. For a discussion of the benefits of competition in the electricity industry, see Paul L. Joskow, "Regulatory Reform in the U.S. Electric Power Sector," in Deregulation of Network Industries, What's Next? 113, 119-24 (Sam Peltzman et al. eds., 2000).
4. This comment is available at <http://www.ftc.gov/be/v950008.htm>.
5. See FTC Staff Comment, FERC Docket No. RM99-2-000 (Aug. 16, 1999) (FTC Staff RTO Comment); FTC Staff Comment, FERC Docket No. RM01-12-000 (July 22, 2002) (FTC Staff SMD Working Paper Comment); FTC Staff Comment, FERC Docket No. RM01-12-000 (Nov. 15, 2002) (FTC Staff SMD Comment).
6. FTC Staff Report: Competition and Consumer Protection Perspectives on Electric Power Regulatory Reform (July 2000), available at <http://www.ftc.gov/be/v000009.htm>.
7. FTC Staff Report: Competition and Consumer Protection Perspectives on Electric Power Regulatory Reform, Focus on Retail Competition (Sept. 2001), available at <http://www.ftc.gov/reports/elec/electricityreport.pdf>.
8. This issue is discussed in the appendix to FTC Staff SMD Comment, regarding paragraphs 422 and 423 of the Standard Market Design (SMD) NOPR.
9. "From an electrical engineering perspective, each of the three interconnections in the United States operates as a single machine. . . Problems have arisen . . . in part, because we have multiple operators of each of these machines. . . But the physical reality is that, within the three interconnection grids, any action taken by one transmission provider can have major and instantaneous effects on the transmission facilities of all other transmission providers." FERC, Regional Transmission Organizations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RTO NOPR), FERC Docket No. RM99-2-000 at 39-40 (May 13, 1999).
10. With the entry of independent generators, divestiture of generation by vertically integrated utilities, and fewer impediments to open transmission access, the volume of wholesale purchases by load serving utilities has increased significantly in recent years. In 1995, before issue of FERC Order No. 888, U.S. wholesale power transactions totaled 1.26 billion MWh and were valued at $44.2 billion. By 2001, wholesale power transactions (not including sales between power marketers) totaled 2.08 billion MWh and were valued at $99.6 billion. This is a wholesale transaction volume increase of approximately 73%, compared to an increase in total U.S. electricity generation over the period of approximately 12%. If sales between power marketers are included, the volume of wholesale trades in 2001 increases to 6.47 billion MWh, an increase of over 400% compared to 1995 (when power marketers were just starting to operate). (These figures are based on data provided by the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration from filings of Form EIA-861.) "Clearly, Order 888 has resulted in wholesale power markets becoming more competitive, more transmission services being made available to more potential users than ever before, and generally lower transmission costs." RTO NOPR at 61.
11. The Department of Energy's Report to Congress: Impacts of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Proposals for Standard Market Design (Apr. 30, 2003) finds that there are likely to be cost savings available from providing additional access to the U.S. transmission network.
12. See Timothy Brennan, Karen Palmer, and Salvador Martinez, Alternating Currents: Electricity Markets and Public Policy 88-89 (2002); RTO NOPR at 56-58.
13. See RTO NOPR at 47-49, 66-77; Sally Hunt, Making Competition Work in Electricity 292-93 (2002).
14. See RTO NOPR at 80-82; Sally Hunt, supra n. 13, at 293-95.
15. See FTC Staff RTO Comment at Sec. III.C, available at <http://www.ftc.gov/be/v990011.pdf>; September 2001 FTC Staff Report, Ch. II, Sec. B. The potential anticompetitive effects of narrow geographic markets are most readily discernible when transmission congestion creates load pockets. Demand from customers within the load pocket that exceeds transmission capacity into the load pocket must be satisfied by generators within the load pocket. This may result in dispatch of higher-cost generators within the load pocket and provide added ability and incentives for generators within the load pocket to exercise market power unilaterally or through coordinated interaction. The result of either is to raise prices in the load pocket above those in surrounding areas.
16. "We believe that many of the characteristics and functions for an RTO . . . suggest that the regional configuration of a proposed RTO should be large in scope. For example: Making accurate and reliable ATC determinations . . . resolving loop flow issues . . . managing transmission congestion . . . offering transmission service at non-pancaked rates . . . better allocate scarcity as regional transmission demand is assessed...promote simplicity and one-stop shopping . . . lower costs by reducing the number of OASIS sites . . . necessary transmission expansion would be more efficient when planned and coordinated over a larger region." RTO NOPR at 130-31.
17. Seams issues are a widespread concern that several regions of the continent are trying to address by coordinating market rules and approaches. See, e.g., "IMO of Ontario, ISO-NE and NYISO Complete Planning and Market Development Agreement" (news release dated July 17, 2002); "The Market Interface Committee of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council Organizational Guidelines" (approved by the Board of Trustees in December 2001); Christopher Eaton, "Infrastructure Issues in the Midwest: A 'Seams' Analysis," paper presented at the conference on Illinois Energy Policy for the 21st Century, Springfield, Ill. (May 23, 2002). For a general treatment of seams issues, see William W. Hogan, "Interregional Coordination of Electricity Markets," presented at the FERC Technical Conference on Interregional Coordination, Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2001).
18. This is one of the areas for improvement identified in the proposals for a combined day-ahead market in the Northeast. William W. Hogan, supra n. 17, at 10.
19. An extensive literature on both the theory of economic regulation and raising rivals' costs prompts our policy concern about the effects of disparities in market rules on entrants and firms that serve customers in more than one jurisdiction. The aspect of the theory of economic regulation most relevant here focuses on the incentives and ability of special interest groups to seek to bias regulations in their own favor. See George J. Stigler, "The Theory of Economic Regulation," 2 Bell J. Econ. 3 (1971); Sam Peltzman, "Toward a More General Theory of Regulation," 19 J. L. & Econ. 211 (1976). For a discussion of raising rivals' costs and its relationship to market definition, see Salop, Scheffman, and Schwartz, "A Bidding Analysis of Special Interest Regulation: Raising Rivals' Costs in a Rent Seeking Society," in B. Yandle and R. Rogowsky (eds.), The Political Economy of Regulation: Private Interests in the Regulatory Process (FTC 1984). The September 2001 FTC Staff Report (Ch. V) found a similar concern regarding variations among states in market rules for retail open access.
20. For a general treatment of the economics of electric power markets and the design of these markets, see Steven Stoft, Power System Economics: Designing Markets for Electricity at 95-106 (2002) (Chapter 1-9, "Designing and Testing Market Rules"). Use of simulation models for testing market design alternatives is discussed in William W. Hogan, supra n. 17, at 13-17. Examples of the extensive literature on market design in experimental markets include: Mark A. Olson, Stephen J. Rassenti, Vernon L. Smith, and Mary Rigdon, "Market Design and Motivated Human Trading Behavior in Electricity Markets," and Vernon Smith, Stephen Rassenti, and Bart Wilson, "California: Energy Crisis or Market Design Crisis?," papers presented at the University of New South Wales conference on Insights from Experimental Economics for the Design of Australian Electricity, Gas, and Environmental Markets (Mar. 2003). The Power Systems Engineering Research Center, in whose research program 11 universities participate, is conducting a wide array of experimental market research on electric power market design.
21. The FTC Staff RTO Comment and the FTC Staff SMD Comment both recognize that "economic theory and experience support using locational marginal pricing (LMP) as the basis of transmission congestion pricing."
22. Examples of the extensive literature on price-responsive demand include, for example, the September 2001 FTC Staff Report, Chapter III; Ahmad Faruqui and Stephen S. George, "Economic Analysis of Time-of-Use Pricing for Residential Customers," Charles River Associates (Dec. 21, 2001); Severin Borenstein, Michael Jaske, and Arthur Rosenfeld, "Dynamic Pricing, Advanced Metering and Demand Response in Electricity Markets," University of California Energy Institute Working Paper 105 (Oct. 2002).
23. This effort may be particularly important if national legislation is enacted to require each state to study and make decisions about real-time pricing and related policy options in the electric power industry.
24. "We encourage FERC and the states to emphasize direct approaches to creating structurally competitive markets, including policies that reduce concentration where it is a source of market power, ease entry impediments, and facilitate price-responsive demand." FTC Staff SMD Comment, Sec. II.D.
25. These caveats are discussed with respect to paragraphs 418 to 423 of the SMD NOPR in the appendix to the FTC Staff SMD Comment.
26. This issue was discussed with respect to paragraphs 406 to 412 of the SMD NOPR in the appendix to the FTC Staff SMD Comment.
27. Appendix A of the white paper proposes that MMUs be required to report to "the Commission [FERC], the regional state committee, and other appropriate state regulatory authorities." The reporting requirement could, for example, be modified by adding "and national and state antitrust authorities where competition issues arise that are under their jurisdiction."
28. FTC Staff RTO Comment, Sec. IV; FTC Staff SMD Working Paper Comment, Sec. III.
29. FTC Staff RTO Comment, Sec. IV.


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Chris Ward, professionally known as Tropics, is a British electronic producer. His debut album, released by Planet Mu, was celebrated by critics worldwide and he has toured with and remixed some of the world's hottest electronic artists (such as Little Dragon, Falty DL, Rustie, Ed Banger Records etc). A Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP and a Novation Nocturn keyboard already played an integral part of his set up and he recently upgraded to an Impulse, which he now takes on the road for his live shows.
Here's what he had to say about it:
"Im using the Novation Impulse and run a series of plugins through it in Ableton Live. The Automap feature is great; it sets itself up for me and I've never had a problem with it on stage. Using the rotaries and faders assigned to the plugins is also made very simple with Automap. The keys are just right for me too (not too weighty) and overall its an awesome looking keyboard. Another nice touch is the onboard arpeggiator which works well to decorate a build-up, or a nice outro in our live sets."
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What do Pepsi, Kraft, DuPont, Xerox, and Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals have in common?
Two things: all would be on any list of archetypal American industrial conglomerates – the sort caricatured as being run by fat men with top hats and cigars – and all are, in fact, now being run by women Chairmen.
Note that they all use the title "Chairman", not "Chair" or "Chairperson" or "Chairwoman". That is in itself significant. Public sector types get very worked up about women not being in positions of authority, and see "inclusive" nomenclature, tokenistic quotas, and legislative nonsense like Britain's Equality Act (have we mentioned that we dislike it?) as the best way to promote women.
The private sector adopts a different approach – it simply rewards success, irrespective of gender.
The irony is that the relaxed private sector actually has a better record of putting women at the very top of the pyramid than the obsessed public sector. You do not see many women Presidents, Prime Ministers, Governors, or Mayors of major cities, but you are seeing a lot of women CEOs and EVPs – future CEOs.
A system based solely on merit actually favours talented women more than public sector tokenism.
More than that, every woman who heads a company in the private sector – from a part-time small business to a major multinational – knows she is there because she deserves it. Unlike their public sector sisters, they did not need special treatment. Every one of them earned her place. The markets would not allow it any other way.
Note also that women are more likely to reach the very top in business in the meritocratic United States than in Europe, where there is more tokenistic legislation.
Some still complain that there are fewer women in higher management in private business than men. There probably always will be. Women are more likely to desire career breaks, for obvious reasons. That is their choice, and choices have consequences. That is the nature of choice.
What is now beyond dispute is that no position in private business in the West is inaccessible to a woman with the ability and the ambition to seek it.
In this, as in so much else, the public sector, instead of telling us what to do, should be trying to copy our example.
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Woodburn-Hall, 17, a half-back who played for the Broncos' Under-18s last year, was a late addition to coach Tony Rea's squad when it flew out of London today.
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1985 Case 446 Tractor - Rebuilt w/Lots'o'Goodies!
We moved to a larger farm and I need a bigger tractor. I have to sell my beloved 1985 Case 446. This tractor has been stripped down to the frame and cleaned, re-wired, engine rebuilt (18HP Onan), new carb, new Harley coil, new (very comfy) seat and misc. worn parts replaced. It comes with a steel 48" mower deck with new blades (no rips or chunks missing) and 38" single-stage snowblower. Hydracutter in picture not included.
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it breaks, fix it BIGGER!
Does the Hydrocutter, you are using with it have its own lifting mechanism then?
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The Hydracutter has been sold as it requires the rear PTO port. It is also a tow-behind with it's own adjustable lifting setup. If I had the rear PTO, I would probably would have kept it just to brush hog with.
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JR made it sound like Bernard didn't deserve the money because he didn't do as much work as Jackson. Once deal was made, Bernard was entitled to have it honored. He got angry- by saying, if you're going to screw me, you're not going to get the deal. That is not extortion. He never did anything to hurt that project.
10:20AM Judge calls for a 20 minute break.
10:49AM Judge Edmunds enters and jury files back in.
Judge says slight revision in the schedule. Had hoped to get all closing arguments in today, Shea will finish closing then lunch break, then Gerald Evelyn this afternoon. Government rebuttal tomorrow.
"You're not a windbag obviously," says the judge to US Attorney Mark Chutkow about the length of his rebuttal.
So no juror illness. Just scheduling issues.
Shea talking about Rosendall double-cross.
I want to talk about $5,000 payment that Rosendall made after working for the government. Think back to recorded meeting of December 4th 2007. Meeting with Olumba, Rosendall and Bernard.
After conversation with Pam Racey, what does Rosendall do? He calls Bernard and lies again. Guy just can't change his spots. Says that the home office is going to call Jackson and tell him to remember who put him there. Not true, but Bernard is gratified to hear it. working on the paperwork for Christmas.
Email on December 24th to Pam Racey about invoice. Clear he hadn't talked to anyone about it.
Rosendall goes out of town and returns Bernard's call. Substance of conversation is that I need an invoice. I've already spoken with Olumba and told her to prepare and invoice which she does. The Black Onyx invoice for $5,000.
Rosendall says he will get it to Pam Racey and it will be processed before Christmas. More lies.
Bernard and Olumba don't know that.
Rosendall says to prepare invoice and they'll get paid but of course it doesn't happen.
Government tried to make an issue of invoice reading "political consultant." But that's what Bernard did. And it was on Black Onyx because Synagro did not want to be linked to Bernard.
There's a meeting at Southern Fires in January 2008. Rosendall tries to slip him $2,500 in cash. Bernard says what are you doing I want a check. Rosendall explains that it's from him. Bernard says that's a problem too.
On March 5th, money still hasn't been paid.
Rosendall comes back with cash and at this point Bernard takes it. How long are you going to wait? He takes the cash in April as well which pays off the invoice.
I asked Rosendall if this was the same $5,000 that was invoiced. And he said yes.
I asked if he paid off the invoice in 2008. And he said yes.
This is a good point to remind you that Bernard is only charges on one substantive count. Attempted extortion. That relates to Rosendall. That is not attempted extortion.
Rosendall instructed them to send the invoice. It's not extortion.
What about conspiracy? Is there anything about the Synagro project that smacks of conspiracy. There is no extortion and there is no conspiracy either.
Yes Bernard may have been suggested as a consultant back in 2003 but there is little of Kwame in this.
I don't see any evidence of conspiracy but even more, Bernard is in a dispute with Rayford Jackson and Rosendall from late 2007 and into 2008. Does he call his son and tell him to mess those guys permits? Does he call his administration?


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Jennifer Nelson is your link to a better diet. As specialty editor of the nutrition and healthy eating guide, she plays a vital role in bringing you healthy recipes and meal planning."Nutrition is one way people have direct control over the quality of their lives," she says. "I hope to translate the science of nutrition into ways that people can select and prepare great-tasting foods that help maintain health and treat disease."
A St. Paul, Minn., native, she has been with Mayo Clinic since 1978, and is director of clinical dietetics and an associate professor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
She leads clinical nutrition efforts for a staff of more than 60 clinical dietitians and nine dietetic technicians and oversees nutrition services, staffing, strategic and financial planning, and quality improvement. Nelson was co-editor of the "Mayo Clinic Diet" and the James Beard Foundation Award-winning "The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook." She has been a contributing author to and reviewer of many other Mayo Clinic books, including "Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight for EveryBody," "The Mayo Clinic Family Health Book" and "The Mayo Clinic/Williams Sonoma Cookbook." She contributes to the strategic direction of the Food & Nutrition Center, which includes creating recipes and menus, reviewing nutrition content of various articles, and providing expert answers to nutrition questions.
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Who can help but admire the accomplishments of elite athletes? But their success doesn't come overnight. They must first set goals, and overcome challenges and setbacks. All-star athletes dedicate time to training, which includes not only physical and mental exercises but also the right diet to fuel their bodies.
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I am overweight and few months ago I started jogging and dieting, and now my resting heart rate is 50! And I lost 8 kg so far,now I'm not gonna stop until I get all fit and toned!!
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I am age 64 and was a competive powerlifter for many years. Now I have health issues due to all the heavy lifting. In May I started a cardio program and now do three twenty minute sessions every day, seven days a week. I just had my annual physical and have LDL of 47 and HDL of 50 and trigliserides of 107. These numbers are much lower than last year. I set a goal and reached it!
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Your blog comes at a very good time for me. I just went back to Weight Watchers. I have a long road ahead of me but plan to take it in very short laps in order to succeed. Thanks you.
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And hello again from Fox News and Washington NSA Laker Edwards noted is -- on the move today.
With the US seeking the snow Laden's extradition.
Hong Kong authorities allowed him to leave the country.
Reportedly on a flight to Moscow and Russian news agencies say he's booked on a flight from las go to Cuba on Monday.
Joining us not -- discuss the -- case in the split inside the GOP over immigration reform.
Our two leading Republicans.
Senator Lindsey Graham as a member of the gang -- date that is leading the push for reform.
Senator Mike -- opposes the legislation.
And he is the author of a new e-book why John Roberts was wrong about health -- we should also point out both are members.
Of the Senate Armed Services Committee gentlemen let's start -- that -- Snowden.
Senator Graham what do you make.
Of Hong Kong limited excuse me Hong Kong authority is allowing.
Snowden to go what they say that our extradition papers were not in full compliance with -- and what leverage do we have over Moscow what they decide to let him go to another country.
Well I like to find out -- papers or not in compliance that would be a big mistake by the Department of Justice.
I I don't think he's a hero I believe he -- our nation the compromise -- national security program.
Designed to find out more terrorists were up -- so the Freedom Trail is not exactly China Russia -- Venezuela.
So I hope will find a chase ended the ends of the earth bring him to justice and let the Russians know.
There will be consequences if they harbor this guy well I was gonna ask you about that because the key decision over the next 24 hours house to be made by -- senator Graham.
Should we put pressure on right now Holden there.
Absolutely days they want to be part of the world community DR BTO they want a good relationship the United States they should hold this felon and send him back home for justice.
Senator -- are we.
Helpless here as -- -- thumbs his nose at the United States with the help of the Chinese and now apparently with the help -- the Russians.
And what if he goes to another country whether it's Cuba or -- -- someplace in South America.
Yeah I don't know -- would use the word helpless Chris put we -- a precarious position here but I think mr.
Snowden is also look.
I made no secret about the fact I've got some concerns about much of what the NSA's been doing.
But I think mr.
It is delusional if he thinks that he's gonna find it our country with a better human rights record it in Moscow.
Or in Havana or in Caracas and I think he's in for a rude awakening if that's what he has in mind so what does -- tell you.
If -- -- is headed to one of those countries rather than the US.
I it tells me that if he's looking for a place with a better human rights record in the United States he's certainly not gonna -- it in any of those countries.
All right gentlemen let's turn -- immigration reform to the reason we invited you here in the first -- with the addition.
Of more than forty billion dollars in new border -- -- -- Will the senate this week pass.
Comprehensive immigration reform and if so how many votes senator -- let's start -- The bill will pass I think we're on the verge of getting seventy votes that is my goal -- always been my goal were very very close.
Seventy -- -- court for men that.
I think gets us over the top.
And we're gonna talk indeed -- about that in just a moment but let me ask you for a general prediction.
Also senator -- I know you're opposed to this legislation but do you agree that it's gonna pass with a very wide -- something like somebody -- I think it is likely to pass and I think it may well be along the -- senator Graham suggested and you know look at the sponsors of this bill had the best of intentions.
In my opinion the best of intentions are enough when you're dealing with a 12100 page bill.
That they promised us that under this Bill -- illegal immigration would bring it a thing of the past it won't CBO told us this week.
The ten years from now we'll still have six to eight million illegal immigrants in this country.
They tell us that it would be tough but fair.
And it's neither it's not tough on those who have broken the law that's not -- -- those have been patiently waiting their turn in line.
To come to this country legally and perhaps worst of all Chris.
-- we learned late Friday.
Not just late Friday that they're gonna replace the entire gang of -- bill about a thousand pages with a 12100 page.
Korver hold an amendment.
-- this is a provision that very few people of red and even -- fully understand so.
Look we all want immigration reform.
But this bill is not the right vehicle for getting there.
All right but look let's talk about this amendment which house.
Change the calculus and -- -- ten to fifteen more Republican votes.
It's being called the border -- surge amendment let's take a look specifically at what it would do.
Double the number of border agents to 40000.
Complete 700 miles of new fan site.
Deploy drones radar and ground sensors full implementation of and beef up entry exit -- for people on visas.
Senator -- it is your problem that you don't think even witnessed forty billion dollars an extra border enforcement is still don't think it's gonna work.
Or is your problem the sequencing the idea.
That it's going to allow a provisional legal status for the eleven million people immigrants were already here.
Before you get all of this border enforcement in place.
As a proponent of immigration reform my problem has always been with sequencing and with the fact that.
It's not a good idea to try to attack the entire problem but once that's how you end up with a 12100 page bill.
And what the sequencing of this bill in particular we have to look at the fact that the pathway to citizenship begins basically on day one.
But it'll take many many years if not decades to fully implement all these border security measures.
Senator Graham -- say that at that many of the Republicans who were opposed to -- talk about border security they've really just don't.
-- a path to citizenship.
But the Congressional Budget Office and this is something that says senator -- just pointed out the Congressional Budget Office said that you were gang -- bill would only reduce.
Illegal immigration -- -- -- 5%.
They're talking about the entry exit problem 40% of the people who are here illegally overstayed their visas there will be improvements in that area.
As to the border we practical demilitarize the border I've been hearing for years less secure the border.
Less regain our -- -- we have secured our border and -- I could not have imagined.
45 years ago this whole border security and then that I think is the most.
Aggressive attempt to control the southern border and regain our sovereignty this bill reduces our deficit by 890 billion dollars.
It is good for our economy this bill is good for our national security.
No one can get a green card until the border security measures are.
Up and running until he verifies up and running pinch controlling a job in America.
As did the eleven million day we'll haven't learned to hard pathway to citizenship they have to get in the back of the line before they can become -- -- they can't cut in line.
They have to pass two English proficiency exams.
I reject the idea of becoming the mideast or Europe Korea eleven million people with a legal status it can't be part of America.
America is different than the mideast and Europe -- sourcing them.
Out of many one this is a good solution.
For our national security for our economy and tough practical solution to eleven million and most importantly if we do this bill.
And misty is the status quo if we do this bill there will be no third wave of legal immigration.
But let me ask you about another objection that some literally just mentioned the idea that this is gonna be some huge 12100 page -- I -- you complain about that hearing Obama care.
The idea that you have this huge bill that nobody is -- and why not take it even more incremental bite size pieces.
Why not -- guys.
Well let's look at it this way give the Republicans all the border security won't and -- law.
The legal immigration you won't and trust the Republicans to deal fairly with the eleven -- -- That's not gonna sell to a Democrat and I sure as hell not gonna accept an agreement.
Where they get legalization.
On a pathway to citizenship then they give Maine border security.
Then they give me legal immigration reform you have to do it together we have -- border security and legal immigration reform.
To green card status until we secure our border until we get the legal immigration reform in place you can't get a green card put put put.
Which would put you -- Citizenship status that we -- -- -- together that's the -- -- do this -- been dealing with it since 2005 and six.
And this is a great solution for our economy and our national security.
And I'm very proud of this -- even.
If the senate passes immigration reform this week it still have to go on to the house and senator -- UN sad.
That it will be dead on arrival -- -- house house Republicans are talking about the kind of incremental approach that I know -- favor let's deal with enforcement first and after that we can deal with the eleven million.
Illegals were in this country let's take a look at -- John Boehner said.
Its border security and confidence.
-- though we've got the border secured.
Well before we begin to get down this path to addressing in both illegal immigration.
Issues and the -- illegal immigration issues.
But senate -- -- Lindsey Graham says I must say a lot of Democrats I that'll kill the legislation they're not gonna accept border enforcement first and not a promise.
Of dealing with the legalization of the eleven million people who were already here.
Well that's.
What they've said that's what they want to be the case the fact is I think -- representatives has a right.
In any event the House of Representatives has said border security first and they're doing.
The eight exactly the right thing they're dealing with this in the right sequence the House Judiciary Committee passed out of committee this week.
Security measures two things to bring about robust immigration reform and a step by step process.
And I think that's the approach we ought to be taking what's making this contentious what's making it.
Politically -- missive.
Is that the senate gang -- -- has insisted on -- all these issues up into 112100 page bill that's what's making it the visit because they're putting the single most.
They're controversial confrontational issue that -- amnesty and ultimate citizenship into what 12100 page.
Bill all right gentlemen we got about two minutes left and I want you to split it evenly if you well does a lot of -- -- needless to say a lot of politics and all this President Obama.
Push for passage of the senate bill.
This week it -- weekend media -- take a look.
That's what conference of immigration reform looks like.
Stronger enforcement -- smarter legal immigration system.
A pathway to earn that citizenship.
A more vibrant growing economy that's -- on the middle class.
Senator Graham is President Obama doing enough to push this and if Republicans are saying whether in the senate unlikely or in the house much more likely.
At stopping this comprehensive immigration reform what will be the political fallout as the GOP tries to reach out to Hispanic voters.
-- president Obama's been better on immigration than Senator Obama Senator Obama started doing the unions -- and took helped take the bill down in 2006 and seven.
Every time we've asking to do something he has really come through but when he does things on his on.
Even this time around has been pretty much a disaster coming out -- the White House as to the Republican Party.
Here's my my firm belief that America's not divided on this night 70% of Americans including Republicans to sport and -- pathway to citizenship.
Over a thirteen year period -- you get in the back of the line learn.
Language and pay a fine so to the Republican Party this is his chance to improve our economy reduce the deficit.
By 890 billion dollars to get border security you'll never see in your lifetime to regain our sovereignty and if it if it fails and we are blamed for its failure.
Our party is in trouble Hispanics not look -- conservative but because of the rhetoric and the way we've handled this issue.
I want to get re attacks of this -- communities so conservatism.
Pass comprehensive immigration reform.
And grow this party the party's got to be bigger than you tell in South Carolina.
-- -- -- -- Is very close to our values but we have driven away over this issue -- fixed this problem for the good of the country and for the good of the party and this bill does that.
-- -- -- the senator -- let me pick up on what senator Graham just said do you Mitt Romney got only 27% of the Hispanic vote.
Back in November 50000.
New Hispanic citizens become -- voting age every month in this country.
If your party is seen as as killing immigration reform aren't gonna pay a price -- out of the polls.
For decades to come.
Well look if we turn immigration reform into a political football everyone loses Chris we all know that.
We've learned that from the past we don't want to have to learn that the hard way in the future what the American people want.
If they want to make sure their borders secure.
And they want to make sure that we fixed our legal immigration process.
Especially before we go legalizing much less granting citizenship.
To eleven million people treating all from the same regardless whether they overstayed visas are crossed in.
-- illegally in the first place.
We have to remember at the end of the day that CBO told us early this week that this will be bad for wages it'll be bad for unemployment this is not the right solution.
-- -- -- -- senator Graham thank you both thanks for joining us today to talk about all this about watch what the senate does this week thank you gentlemen.
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The Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch of the famous Hermitage St. Petersburg. The infinitely famous art and historical museum was open to the public in Amsterdam in February of 2004. The final construction plans should be complete by 2007 and will entail 43,000 feet of museum space. The Hermitage Amsterdam is housed in the Amstelhof building which was previously a nursing home. The first exhibit was brought to Amsterdam from the Hermitage St. Petersburg was beautiful Greek jewelry dating as far back as the sixth to second century BC. Initially, all exhibits will be displayed over a five month time span until the completion of the construction. Currently, there are no permanent exhibits so patrons should know which temporary displays they have awaiting before deciding to visit.
As guests enter the Hermitage Amsterdam, they are greeted with an plaque reading "Rules of Conduct in the Hermitage" which was established by Catherine the Great. The first and second floors house six exhibition halls and the third floor is home to children's classes and a lecture hall. A café and several souvenir areas are located on the ground floor of the magnificent museum. Visitors of the Hermitage Amsterdam will be most delighted with the large displays of famous art and artifacts that have also made the Hermitage St. Petersburg most famous.
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When I moved to the valley thirteen years ago one of the first retailers I visited was The Limited at Scottsdale Fashion Square. As a recent college grad, who had just landed her first teaching gig, I was in desperate need of some career minded clothing that wasn't going to break the bank or compromise on style. Since that initial visit many years ago, the Fashion Square location has undergone a few transformations and I have moved on to different schools and teaching assignments, but I still own, and wear, one of the shirts I bought a few days before the start of my very first school year as a teacher. A testament to a quality product, don't you think? So when The Limited invited me to visit the newly remodeled location Scottsdale Fashion Square I was very excited. I was generously provided a gift card to use to put together two looks from the fall collection.
Upon entering the store one of the first things I noticed was the bright lighting, which helps the customer notice the subtle details of textures and accessories, the color stories throughout the store, and lends an overall modern vibe to the store. The crisp white wall fixtures, pewter hanging bars, wood floors, and damasked wallpapered fitting rooms are the perfect blend of masculine and feminine. Overall the remodeled location has a much more minimalistic approach than interior choices of the past, which I think helps reinvigorate the brand by making it more appealing to young, upwardly mobile women. Loyal customers will also like the new store decor as the product plays a more prominent role.
The fall collection is full of rich jewel tones, tweeds, leather details, and classic black and white pieces, which make it easy to dress appropriately for work while staying on trend. There are plenty of pieces for every career girl, body type, and events in a girl's life, all at a great price point.
Any time I am shopping for new pieces I try to purchase items that I know can fit a variety of functions in my life, from work to play, and that will stand the test of time. What I truly appreciate about The Limited's product selection is that the majority of the collection consists of classic silhouettes that have been updated with exciting colors, textures, and patterns, which, again, makes it easy for the girl who wants pieces she knows will be appropriate for work but fun enough to take her on through the evening to happy hour with coworkers or a dinner date.
The first look I chose was a pencil skirt and sweater combination. While this is a classic, feminine silhouette, I love that the sweater's print and the skirt's faux leather detail add a little bit of edge to the overall look. The print, the faux leather waistband, and the colors also create visual interest to what could otherwise be a rather bland look. If the sweater's print is a bit too bold for your work environment it can easily be toned down by putting on a blazer. This is also a look that can definitely take one from board room meetings to happy hour meet ups!
Style Notes Look #1: The Limited sweater c/o (fall 2013) / The Limited skirt c/o (fall 2013) / Gap blazer (winter 2012; similar style)/ Kate Spade Outlet necklace (fall 2013; purchased on mega sale; love this) / Nine West shoes (winter 2010; love these) / Marc Jacobs purse via Last Chance (summer 2013; 83% off original price)
The sweater from the first look also pairs nicely with these amazing riding pants I picked up that night. (I totally took advantage of the current by one get the second 50% off promo!) This would make for a great casual Friday work look that can be layered and dressed up a bit more with a blazer or a comfortable and stylish outfit to meet up with friends for some coffee and a movie, to run weekend errands in or for all those upcoming holiday dinners with family. I love it when something so easy to put on can meet the demands of a busy work and social calendar!
Style Notes Look #2: The Limited sweater c/o (fall 2013) / The Limited pants (fall 2013) / Gap blazer (winter 2012; similar style) / Halogen shoes via Last Chance (spring 2012; love these flats) / Kate Spade Outlet necklace (fall 2013; purchased on mega sale; love this) / Marc Jacobs purse via Last Chance (summer 2013; 83% off original price)
For the last look I took those riding pants, which fit like a glove but are as comfortable as the leggings I lounge around the house, and put them with a crisp white blouse. Black and white is a classic color combination that will never go out of style, no matter what is on trend for a given season, so don't shy away from it. Instead, look for pieces that have some interesting or out of the ordinary details to update the classic pairing.
In the case of this look, the over sized bow and the zippered ankles help keep this from just being a tank top and leggings kind of outfit. Those two details alone add a bit of edginess and softness (huge trend for fall) that elevate the entire look. Since the bow is such a show stopper I wouldn't pair it with a blazer or cardigan to make it more work friendly as much of its charm would then be lost; rather, I would save this look for a special night out with the girls, a fun date night, or an office party.
Style Notes Look #3: The Limited shirt (fall 2013) / The Limited pants (fall 2013) / Kate Spade shoes via Last Chance (summer 2012; love these)/ Kate Spade clutch (summer 2013; birthday present; Ebay options)
Have you visited the remodeled The Limited at Scottsdale Fashion Square? What are some favorite fall trends you having been dying to try?
Thanks to The Limited for a fun evening of shopping and a huge thanks to Emily, the Scottsdale Fashion Square location manager, and her staff for welcoming me into their store, answering my questions, and pulling items for me!


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Ordsall Hall Museum
Ordsall Hall Museum
Ordsall Lane
Greater Manchester
0161 872 0251
0161 872 4951
Ordsall Hall is Salford's 'Hidden Gem'! Dating back over 600 years, it is one of the region's finest examples of an Elizabethan black and white half timbered manor house. Wander back through time soaking up the atmosphere of our fully furnished Great Hall and Star Chamber Bedroom. Get the low-down on Tudor lifestyles; see what's cooking in the Kitchen; or unearth the wealth of new discoveries to be made in our exciting and informative family events & exhibitions programme.
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Historic house or home, Heritage site, Museum
The ground floor of the hall is set out as a period manor house of the late 16th Century, with the Great Hall, Star Chamber and kitchen. Upstairs is the changing exhibition area with a range of interactive shows and displays from Agecroft Hall.
Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Costume and Textiles, Social History
Ordsall Hall Archive Pack
If you're looking for more ideas for when you're back in the classroom why not download our Ordsall Hall Archives Pack? It's packed with maps and old photos to show what the Hall was like at various points in history, which you can compare with what you saw on your visit.
Ordsall Hall Education Pack
11 page information pack for teachers containing everything you need to plan a school visit to Ordsall Hall. Ties in with "Ordsall Alive! A Day With The Tudors" workshops. The pack covers the tour of the Hall, introduces the families who lived there, and contains a booking form and risk assessment.
How to obtain
Available as a free download from the museum website.
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