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I'm entering another put credit spread. I had intended to look for a bullish diagonal spread but the premiums were a bit rich for the account size I'm currently trading.
SPY 115/113 put spread
|1. Exit if I can lock in
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initial credit (i.e. $.09)
2. Exit if cost to close >= twice initial credit (i.e. $.94)
3. Exit if within 4-7 days of expiration
I would have liked to have entered a diagonal spread on the SPY, but it turned out to be be a little more costly to enter. As a result, I'll start with this credit spread.
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I was looking for some signals to indicate continued bullishness. As it turned out, the consolidation and then push up above $116 was enough for me.
There are many different bullish strategies that might work in this situation. Each has it's own characteristics and benefits. For example, the diagonal spread I mentioned earlier can be a nice trade in a bullish environment. However, as I also mentioned, the cost to enter this kind of trade can be a little higher than other types of trades. Also, it is a longer term trade and isn't yet clear that this trade will continue. On the other hand, the credit spread is a nice bread and butter trade that doesn't cost nearly enough to enter but works well even if the market trends sideways.
I will probably be entering another bullish trade very soon but for now, this is a nice little income generator. By the way, I will be talking about strategy selection in more detail in the next newsletter coming in just a few weeks.
The trade plan for the credit spread calls for selling a short strike with at least 20 days until expiration and a probability of expiring between 30 and 35%. That would mean a probability of the short strike expiring worthless of 65-70%.
this case I'm looking at selling a November $115 short put. This is slightly
more aggressive than I usually take but then I'm a little more bullish. Since I often trade
$2 wide spreads, I would also buy a $113 put to provide risk protection.
This trade will pay $.47 credit.
Since I have a $2 wide spread with a $.47 credit, I have $1.53 in risks. On the surface, that would equate to a reward/risk ratio of 30%. That's not bad but my exit strategy results in a slightly different risk amount.
My exit strategy calls for closing the spread if the cost to close reaches an amount of 2 times the initial credit. That means my risk in this trade amounts to just $.47. My exit strategy also calls for closing the trade when I can lock in 80% of the initial credit. That means my reward will only be $.38. In this case, my reward/risk ratio is 80%.
I've already mentioned my exit plan, which results in limiting my loss to just $47 per contract. My trading plan calls for limiting my risk per trade to just 2% of my current portfolio value. At the moment, that value stands at $16,896. That means I can risk $337. Since the risk in this trade is $47 per contract, I can sell 7 contracts and remain within my trade risk threshold.
As usual, most of my exit rules have already been covered. I have a rule to lock in profit, a rule to limit loss and finally, a timeframe rule. I always make sure I'm out of the trade before expiration day. My rule is to be out within 4-5 days before expiration.
To summarize my rules, I will exit under the following conditions.
On the thinkorswim platform I can execute my first two rules using a OCO (one cancels other) order.
Notice that on the loss limit order, the type of order is a stop order. Not all platforms support stop loss orders on spreads. Check with your broker to see if they support stop orders on spreads.
I put this trade on due to my bullish outlook. As one would expect, this credit spread should add additional positive delta to the position while also adding additional positive theta.
As we can see, the delta is now quite a bit higher as a result of this new credit spread on the SPY. We also now have additional time premium melting away, which is the ideal scenario for the kinds of trades I like to enter.
Another textbook trade, due mainly to the ongoing bullishness of the market. This trade closed shortly after the market opened with a gap up.
This trade was on for even less time. I first entered on Oct 19 and am out just over 2 weeks later. Let's take some time to look at the results of the trade. I entered for a credit of $.47 and closed with a debit of $.09 leaving a net gain of $.38 per contract. I sold 7 contracts, which makes a net profit of $266.
While it's often easier to draw lessons from the failed trades, I want to take a moment to look for some lessons learned in the midst of this successful trade. Every successful trade starts with a good trading plan regarding how and when to enter. However a successful trade is further assisted by having a set of clearly defined exit rules - both to limit loss and lock in profit. Furthermore, I consider this a successful trade because it was entered based on sound money management rules that helped ensure that I wouldn't suffer a severe loss if the trade went against me.
I mentioned in the newsletter that I may start looking for some bearish trades. However I want to make sure the recent round of buying has dried up before taking such a position.
Rule # 1 - Don't lose money.
Rule # 2 - Never forget Rule #1 (Warren Buffet)
Stay tuned for further updates as the trade progresses...


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Beach Haven features 2 Bedrooms (both with king-size beds) and 2 full baths, with a Great Room (open kitchen, dining, living room w/sleeper sofa) in between the two bedrooms. Cedar woodwork and tall cathedral ceilings with fans run the length of the house. The ocean side of the Great room is surrounded by glass doors on three sides, two of which open to screened porches. The screened porches open to the bedrooms and out to a 60'x20' deck that sits a mere 60'-100' feet from the ocean (varies with tides).
Beach Haven is extremely well equipped with amenities, cooking & comfort items (as many renters have put it - 'anything you could possibly need').
The crashing surf is constant and soothing. As we are on the windward side of the island, breezes are consistent 90% of the time (which keeps 'no-see-ums' and other pests away).
… sleeping peacefully with your head 90 feet from the sounds of the rolling surf. ... Or sunning on the deck, or lazing in the hammock just 60 to 90 feet from the ocean.
I remember thinking to myself my first night at Beach Haven:
"With this loud ocean, I'll never be able to slee….. zzzzzzzzzz! "
Azure water, swaying coconut palms and natural, old world beauty on the outside. Elegantly appointed and very well equipped on the inside.
Our guests tell us that "pictures simply cannot do Beach Haven justice". To help with this a bit, I created four, short video tours in August, 2015. Scroll down ~ 3/4 down this page to "Links to more information:" then the four "CLICK HERE" links. These are links to the short videos on youtube.
Restorative, peaceful, magical, well appointed amidst raw nature, private, a unique vibe ... these are words our visitors commonly use to describe Beach Haven.
It has been said that "exceptionally high levels of vibrational energy can be found in places of great beauty".
This is Beach Haven! Your oceanfront Haven to get away from it all!!
Keywords: House, Private, Secluded, Restorative
Christian, non-smokers. Hotel director and pharmacist. Blessed with 2 children & 2 grandsons, and blessed to 'borrow this place from God for a while'.
Jack or Stephanie Bowers purchased this house in 2005
We searched the Cayman's, Virgin islands, FL keys, and out islands of the Bahamas (every isle from Aruba to Kauai) for decades in search of our dream home. None of our rentals came close to what this location has to offer and more. It is also very close to the U.S. (~180 miles), is protected by the U.S military, and bases it's dollar upon ours (no need for exchange). It has the beauty parts of Florida may have had a century ago, without the congestion & crime, but with most of today's modern infrastructure. To us it offers the best of both worlds.
Getting away from it ALL, while enjoying the beauty of beach, ocean, palms, rare birds and phenomenal views of the Milky Way. This place possesses a unique and restorative beauty. We leave so relaxed that it seems you could pour us into a glass. On an average day, you may see one person on our beach, one of the longest in the Caribbean. The residents are largely friendly, honest, religious folk in touch with what's important. It's about as close as we've come to heaven on Earth.
Just returned from a week at Beach Haven. The house was perfect for us and really just as described. The beach was so long it was impossible to walk it all (though we tried). Water was really pretty and usually calm. The house had everything we needed to prep and cook meals which we did most days. We took the owners advice and went to many of the suggested places to sight see. We were rewarded with pounds of sea glass, shells and some other beautiful beaches. Day tripped Man-O-War Cay which was totally worth it. We would recommend this house to any travelers that would fit in it. The only issue we had was the wind went flat Sunday and stayed that way until Saturday morning before we left. This is really unusual in the Bahamas and it meant that the "biters" were ferocious in the evenings. Obviously not the owners fault, but take their advice and have plenty of bug repellant for insurance. Every thing about the house worked perfectly for us and we can't recommend it strongly enough for other travelers. Thanks for letting us share your Beach Haven.
Beach Haven was the perfect spot to enjoy quality R&R. The house was clean & furnished with everything one would need. Once you arrive in Abaco and stock up on food & libations, you never need to leave the house. What really stood out for me during this trip (including the months of planning leading up to it) was the time Jack took to provide important information & answer questions. Unfortunately, my group experienced some travel hiccups the day of our departure. Jack was extremely responsive in helping us sort out various issues. He made a stressful situation better, and we ended up having a very memorable vacation.
If you are looking for a bar scene and "nightlife", this may not be the house for you. If you are looking to relax & have a gorgeous beach (basically to yourself) steps from your bedroom, don't hesitate!
Many thanks Pappy Jack!
Beach Haven is the perfect Bahamas getaway. The home was very clean and well equipped with everything vacationers need. We rented paddle boards and a kayak from Jesse and totally enjoyed snorkeling on the reef in front of the home for 2 weeks.
We had the best time at Beach Haven. We wanted a great vacation to get away from it all! We got it here. Abaco is a wonderful place to get away. Its not a touristy island but, everything is pretty easy to find.Lots of adventures to have with out leaving the island.
The house was very well equipped to hold the six of us. Easy to cook, clean and make up drinks to sit on the large patio!
I know its taken me a long time to get this on here but, I am so grateful to have stayed at Beach Haven!
It was definitely 10 days of paradise all to ourselves.
It was everything I imagined. We have never been on a deck which was right on the beach with sand all around. We saw very few people and it was if we had our own beach. Owners were fantastic supplying us with tons of information as well as a list to do. We did all but one thing on the list!
I was lucky enough to stay at your magical house with friends twice. During this time I took many photos and did myriads of
sketches (I am a painter from Vermont). The last visit to Beach Haven was one of the most powerful, heartfelt and contented
experiences of my life. The series of paintings that resulted has lead to a number of well-received shows in the US and Europe and to a
number of fellowships and residencies in the arts. I know the beauty and the spirit of the place among my world travels is what inspired the
radiance and power of the paintings.
Although you do not know me, I wanted to thank you for sharing your remarkable home and site. Time spent there was truly inspirational and
pivotal in my life and work, a true gift. The magic of your home and the ocean, sunsets and the rainbows--- which seemed to greet us every
evening. I wasn't able to get photos of the dolphin, sea turtles and rays that were playing daily near the seashore, but they remain with me
and brought huge smiles to my friends on their birthdays- celebrated here. (The best presents, along with the shooting stars.)
Factual notes-- the accommodations are wonderful, the beach- a coconut's throw away, only the sound of the sea at night, a huge deck, gracious living space and 2 lovely private bedrooms - each with a deck and bath. Quiet and breathtakingly beautiful.
We are 20 minutes from the town Marsh Harbour, Abaco's central hub. All but the last mile of the drive to Beach Haven is highway. We are also 20 minutes from Cherokee, 10 minutes from Causarina, Crossing Rocks or Schooner Bay and only 5 miles from Sawmill Sink blue hole!
Most of our renters will visit several of these spots along with Treasure Cay beach (50 minutes) and will take a ferry to one of Abaco's many outlying cays (Hopetown on Elbow Cay with the candy-striped lighthouse being the most popular). But the biggest regret we hear is not simply spending more time just chilling on our deck or beach!
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On Monday in Philadelphia, the Democrats ratified what Hillary Clinton's website touted as "the most progressive platform in party history." On several issues—the minimum wage and trade, for example—the platform took positions closer to those espoused by Clinton's erstwhile primary rival, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. On a few issues, though, Clinton's campaign dictated a platform that took more moderate positions. One was the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the document doesn't mention Israel's occupation or its settlements. That was in line with Clinton's position: Throughout the Democratic primary, she has made a point of trying to mend fences with right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by eschewing any criticisms of Israel whatsoever.
Arriving at the final platform was a long journey, during which Clinton's delegates had to beat back challenges on her pro-Israel orthodoxies over and over again. During the past two months Democrats gathered three times to set the platform, first to hear testimony from witnesses chosen by the campaigns, then twice to flesh out the platform before passing a draft on to this week's Democratic National Committee. At the second session, in late June in St. Louis, a month before the convention, the platform committee sat through a series of lengthy debates. It was past one in the morning before Israel came up and the last proposed amendment—to the language about the Mideast conflict—was read aloud.
In the two paragraphs of the platform dealing with Israel, the document called for supporting Israel and pushing for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. James Zogby, the head of the Arab American Institute and a longtime party activist, read aloud a proposed amendment in an unmistakably Midwest accent. Zogby wanted to add language that would explicitly mention Israel's occupation and strip out the platform's condemnation of the movement to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel (BDS).
"We didn't recognize a Palestinian state in our platform until 2004, after George Bush did it," Zogby said during the debate. "We have an opportunity here to send a message to the world, to the Arab world, to the Israeli people, to the Palestinian people, and to all of America: that America hears the cries of both sides, that America wants to actually move people toward a real peace."
"The term 'occupation' shouldn't be controversial," Zogby, a Lebanese-American, added. "If our policy says it's an occupation and settlements are wrong and they inhibit peace, why can't our politics say it? It doesn't make sense!"
Zogby mentioned several times that the proposed changes had come from Bernie Sanders himself. Sanders began his campaign avoiding foreign policy altogether, but eventually became more outspoken on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, taking Netanyahu to task not only for the Israeli settlement project and continued occupation but also for Israel's conduct of the 2014 war against the besieged Gaza Strip.
The move was a natural one for Sanders. These days, criticisms of Israel are issued among not only from the left-wing of the Democratic Party, but much of its base. American liberals have become disenchanted with Israel as its occupation becomes more permanent. Then the Israeli government led a fight against the Obama administration's Iran nuclear deal with a misinformation campaign that saw denunciations of Netanyahu among Democratic members of Congress—once a stronghold of unconditional support for Israel. As a result, Pew polls show a consistent trend of liberal Democrats shedding their unquestioning support for the Jewish state.


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Historically known as the former H.S. Zinck General Store, this heritage property was built over a century ago. The original wide plank flooring and nostalgic turn of the century twelve foot high tin ceilings gives this property an abundance of charm. A 2001 complete renovation, including plumbing, heating, insulation and 400 amp service has preserved the beauty and character of the space, while giving the property all the necessary upgrades. Over 2000 square feet of space on the ground level with large showcase window frontage enables the perfect setting for a retail operation. Upstairs, a residential master suite with bathroom, kitchenette and sun deck adds to the multiple use composition of the property.
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The current ground floor tenants would be happy to stay or pass on the retail exposure opportunity to the new owners.
Centrally located in the middle of the village, on the Duke Street retail commercial area, this property is close to everything Chester has to offer.
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From Halifax, take Highway 103 to Exit #7, and turn right on Highway #3. Make a left on Duke Street. The property is on the right.
Building Age: 144 years
Size of Lot: 3,300 sq.ft.
Total Square Footage: 3,675 sq. ft.
Outside Dimensions: 30 2/3 X 70 ft.
3 bathrooms - 2 pc on main floor, 3 pc on second floor, 3pc in residential area
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Ocean view: yes
Roofing: asphalt shingles
Flooring: Wood
Included: Original Safe and kitchen appliances in residential unit.
Excluded: Cash counter, kilns, store fixtures, lamps, shelving, wall racks (walls repaired). All negotiable.
Septic: Municipal
Well: Cistern
Hot Water: Electric
Heating: Electric baseboard heaters, and oil furnace for forced air and baseboard heaters.
Back Deck: 30 1/5 X 10 1/4
Easements: There is a right of way for 59 Duke Street down the driveway. Supporting documentation can be provided
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In the summer of 2015 the ten PCHE presidents identified a number of strategic opportunities for the collective consortium. One primary area was the focus developing and implementing a strategy that 'demonstrates to the community that PCHE is effectively addressing alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct'. Over the last year, PCHE and its ten member institutions have sought numerous ways to leverage the collective efforts, resources, best practices and partnerships to tackle this area. To date PCHE has collaboratively worked with law enforcement, support and advocacy organizations and leaders, the foundation community and the forensic nursing community to implement a number of trainings, activities and partnerships. Below are a few of those accomplishments that highlight the collective commitment of this region:
- In May 2015 the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights holds a Title IX Training at University of Pittsburgh for the region. External stakeholders are invited to participate including members of the foundation community, key staff from the District Attorney's office, city police sex assault detectives, victim advocacy leaders and forensic nursing leaders.
- In June 2015 Key stakeholders across multiple sectors were assembled to author the 'Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh Campus Sexual Assault Collaborative Practices' document. All ten PCHE presidents signed and supported the implementation of this protocols document.
- In Summer of 2015 PCHE's Executive Director, Karina Chavez, began convening Title IX coordinators on a quarterly basis to review and coordinate policy, best practices and training.
- In January 2016 Duquesne University, led by their Chief of Police, Tom Hart, hosted a Sexual Assault Investigator Training for Initial Responders for PCHE public safety officers and regional police officers. Over 110 first responders attended the training.
- In January 2016 the first SA (Sexual Assault) Regional Steering Committee was assembled to coordinate and guide efforts in prevention, response and investigation of campus sexual assault. The SA Regional Steering Committee continues to meet quarterly to review ongoing priorities and assess progress.
- In March 2016 the PCHE steering committee identifies priorities via survey and discussion to refer on to Title IX coordinators for implementation. In March 2016 Holly Hippensteel, Title IX Coordinator at Carnegie Mellon University, Elizabeth Rosemeyer, Title IX Coordinator at Point Park University and Katie Pope, Title IX Coordinator at University of Pittsburgh presented their Title IX colleagues an overview of various campus climate surveys, methodology, planning and open discussion.
- In August 2016 our ten member institutions are sponsored an all-day Title IX Training hosted by Robert Morris University covering advanced Title IX topics such as Informal Resolutions, Disclosure of Information, current trends and Title IX law, Investigator vs. Panel hearing models and more.
- In November 2016 PCHE schools partnered with FISA Foundation and Heinz Endowments to screen Audrie + Daisy and host a panel discussion.
- In April 2017 over 100 staff from across all ten PCHE schools participated in a four day Green Dot bystander intervention program training. Each university will develop its own plan for implementing the model on their campuses beginning in school year 2017-18. Additionally, there will be collaboration and peer learning across campuses in implementation and evaluation. This is the first time an entire community, across multiple universities, has committed to collaborative adoption of this best practice prevention model.
- In August 2017 Presidents of Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham, Community College of Allegheny County, Duquesne University, La Roche College, Point Park University, Robert Morris University and University of Pittsburgh all participated in a PA Says No More film project about campus sexual assault as a leadership issue.


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Islamabad, Dec 14 (ANI): China has cautioned Pakistan against the surge in extremism while expressing desire for the broad alliance of liberal political forces to counter the grave threat.
The Special Envoy of the Chinese Government and Senior Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi met President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday.
"The Chinese envoy lauded Musharrafs steps that he is taking for transition to democracy," said an official on the condition of anonymity.
The official quoted Wang as saying that China fully supports Pakistans endeavours against the menace of terror while expressing desire that the liberal forces should be brought together to tackle the grave threat of extremism.
Wang said that as a friendly nation, China wanted Pakistan as a strong and stable state, according to the official.
A Foreign Office statement issued after the meeting between Musharraf and Chinese envoy said that Wang conveyed warm felicitations and greetings from President Hu Jintao and the Chinese leadership to Musharraf on his re-election.
He admired Presidents leadership in pursuing policies, which have served the best interests of Pakistan and promoted regional peace and stability and were helpful to global community, The Nation quoted the statement, as saying.
Reaffirming strong support of the Chinese government and leaders for Musharrafs leadership and his policies, Wang particularly mentioned Pakistans leading role and important contribution in the fight against terrorism and extremism and underscored the importance of continuing closer cooperation between the two countries to deal with this danger. (ANI)
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Paperwork is still the hallmark of industrial property administration in the EU. MIPEX will explore the scope for replacing exchange of paper documents with a telematics messaging system. The approach will be compared with other technical options, such as direct on-line access. The project will examine whether the system improves the quality and efficiency of administration, and identify other benefits for its users, who will also be closely involved in its evaluation. An improved system is expected to encourage protection of intellectual property rightsto improve the competitiveness of European industry.
Currently most of the administrative processes between the Industrial Property administrations in the European Union and users (intermediate and end-users) are carried out by the exchange of paper documents. Theses processes could be carried out more effectively and efficiently if a telematics message based system was introduced. Many users now have the basic equipment (eg. PCs and modems) to use telematics.
The main objective will be to establish a system that will allow end-users and intermediate users to create, send, receive and retrieve relevant information from the Industrial Property Administrations, users should be able to route transactions to their local office for onward transmission. A message based approach seems to be an appropriate basis for establishing such a system, and further analysis will first be undertaken to investigate this approach and to compare it to other technical options such as direct online access.
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The facts: Lefty starter James Paxton was scheduled for six innings, but he only lasted four. He gave three runs, all with two outs in the second inning. He had only permitted three earned runs over 13 innings in four previous starts. He threw 70 pitches, including 42 for strikes.
Play of the game: Ryan Jackson grounded a two-run single past first base with two outs and the bases loaded in the second inning.
Plus: Shortstop Brad Miller booted a grounder (see below) but also went two for three and raised his average to .463 at 19 for 41….The sellout crowd of 12,084 was the largest of the spring at Peoria Stadium.
Minus: Miller and center fielder Abraham Almonte committed errors on the same play in the fourth inning. Miller failed to handle a grounder to short, and Almonte made a bad throw to the infield. It was the first error for both…Long-relief candidate Zach Miner gave up three runs and six hits in 1 1/3 innings.
Quotable: "I'm not super diehard. So with Duke losing, I'm not going to be celebrating. A lot of people hold a grudge against Duke, but I'm not one of those guys." — left fielder Dustin Ackley, who went to North Carolina, on rival Duke getting upset in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament.
Extra innings: Several Mariners made early exits because of the split-squad doubleheader looming on Saturday afternoon. Second baseman Robinson Cano was one for two with an RBI double before leaving after three innings…Both teams lost challenges on plays at first base.
Up next: The Mariners' fourth and final split-squad doubleheader consists of games against the A's in Phoenix and the Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. Scott Baker will start against the A's, who are throwing Scott Kazmir. Rookie lefty Roenis Elias will start against the Rockies, who are starting Brett Anderson.


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Many people do not realize the importance of nutrition. This article will not only stress the importance of nutrition in your every day life but also let you know the best things you can do to ensure that you are doing the most that you can to aid in your own nutrition.
Many people do not consume enough protein, and it is an essential part of a healthy diet. Lean, red meats, such as steak, are the best protein sources. Other good sources include pork and chicken. In addition to making you feel more full, protein also helps muscles grow. This proves how crucial it is.
If you suffer from hot flashes related to menopause, studies have shown that eating soy foods can help. Consuming soy will help prevent hot flashes in women going through menopause. In Japan where soy foods are much more common, the women rarely suffer from menopause symptoms like the women in the United States.
Thiamin is an important part of a healthy diet. Thiamin works in the body to help you use energy from carbohydrates effectively. It also helps to regulate your appetite. Muscle function, heart and nervous system are all assisted by this vitamin. Thiamin is found in many foods in small amounts, but you won't find it in refined foods.
Calcium is a beneficial mineral that should be a part of a healthy diet. Calcium is involved in teeth and bone structure. It also helps in blood clotting, nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood vessel contraction. Calcium helps prevent many diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer, high cholesterol, and obesity.
In order to achieve a healthy body it is important to eat a variety of healthy foods. Be sure to consume lean meat as well as fish that is rich in omega-3. Other good foods to eat are whole grains, nuts, various fruits and vegetables. Milk is also a good source of calcium.
If you need to lower LDL cholesterol -that's the unhealthy kind- you might consider increasing your intake of something that's not usually known for healthy living: Beer. Studies have recently shown this benefit from beer also increases the good kind of cholesterol, HDL. Those with problems with alcohol shouldn't take this approach, and moderation is always in order for everyone.
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In the case that the customer and Digital River GmbH, with their seat in Cologne, enter into a contract governing the provisioning of the software "Cinector STAGE" (hereinafter referred to as the "Software") via the shareit platform, the General Terms and Conditions of Digital River GmbH shall apply. Furthermore, the customer shall observe the following License Terms when using the software. By submitting the customer's declaration of intent, the customer shall consent to these License Terms. In the case of a contradiction between these License Terms and the General Terms and Conditions of Digital River GmbH, the provisions of the General Terms and Conditions of Digital River GmbH shall have priority.
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"My So-Called Life"
By Beth Blair
August 23, 2017
Life is an experience to live…we don't get out of it alive, right? Well, as I started painting a few years ago, I was shifting the focus of my life. I was looking at things that needed healing, forgiveness and letting go (without taking it back in the next second). I felt the swirling confusion of what to do next and the stagnation of just going through the motions. I painted a painting with vivid color and the title that came to mind was "My So-Called Life". It was circular and whimsical. It was the direction of my internal life…world…that few see.
Even though it feels like it, life doesn't stand still, nor is it stagnant. It is the river running through. You never stand in the same place twice, because with each breath, you are different…a second older… new thoughts emerging, questions, feelings, and encounters. The snap shots that we grasp are reminders of moments. Paintings are the same way. When I first painted "My So-Called Life," I saw the circular center…I didn't see the giant snail at the center. I saw the fluidness, not the slower pacing of the totem on the canvas. What I had been experiencing for the last 2 years was this slower pace, the snail. It was uncomfortable and I felt that NOTHING was happening…sigh!
I had the "itch" to paint, to express, to process. I grab the painting off the wall of the guest room and took it to the studio. I was done with this painting! I covered it in gesso, let it dry…slowing the pacing of the practice…I wrote four words on the canvas: Balance, Love, Trust and Serendipity, then grabbed the black paint. I was feeling the shadows inside. I was
feeling the darkness of our world closing in…the hate, the negativity, the loneliness of the contemplative heart. I did something I rarely do…I grabbed a paint brush! I place a black heart in the center of the canvas, then started random squiggles covering the canvas…radiating out from the dark, ominous, almost dead heart…and walked away. I let it sit, dry and settle in. I was willing to be with my darkness, the world's darkness for just a little while.
When I returned to the studio, I paused and then painted. I grabbed colors and blended…then I pulled the paint off the canvas and "My So-Called Life" emerged again. To this point I haven't kept the name of a painting once painted over. It felt right. It felt healing. It was empowering to see the vibrancy of possibility built on top of such darkness. Our shadow is something that we NEVER fix…it doesn't disappear. It is something to be accepted…lived with and in. It is part of the beauty that is each of us. It wasn't until the paint was dry that I saw the black peeking out…giving depth. My shadow gives me depth. It is something that I allowed to imprison me. As I accept it, meet it as a close friend, a companion of sorts…I break free to be truly authentic…and this is, "My So-Called Life."


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Leshan Giant Buddha
The 233-foot (71-meter) tall Grand Buddha in Leshan (also called the Leshan Giant Buddha) holds the record as both the tallest stone Buddha sculpture and one of the tallest sculptures anywhere in the world. Construction of the Buddha, carved out of the mountain, began in 713 when a Buddhist monk by the name of Hai Tong decided to carve the statue as a way to gain divine protection for local fisherman who were getting killed each year by violent river currents.
Ninety years of work went into the carving of the Grand Buddha, but the river rages on. After earning a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the statue has undergone extensive repairs, and today you can see it in much of its original glory with a day trip from Chengdu.
To see the statue from all angles, take the stone staircase down the statue's right side from the gift shop just behind his head. Once you've zigzagged your way down, you'll find a viewing platform at the statue's toe level.


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Throughout his career, Brad's primary focus has been in providing management and operational consulting services to health care organizations. More specifically, he has managed, designed and implemented myriad projects in the following areas:
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Brad holds a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting, with finance, IT and management minors.


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- 8 links Italian sausages (Spicy or Mild or Both, as desired)
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- 1 large sweet onion, sliced thin
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley (flat parsley)
- In a large, heavy frying pan,over medium-high heat, brown the sausages in the olive oil well on all sides. Add the onions, and cook until they begin to take on color.
- Add the peppers and garlic, and continue cooking until the peppers are tender, but not mushy, and the sausages are cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes or so.
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Only 10 more days in the good 'ol United States
I need to more thoroughly explain my purpose for going to Chile, because so far I have been guilty of giving short, non-descriptive answers. For that, I apologize!
Sitting in a comfy office chair in the great city of Birmingham, Alabama, I received an email from a program called BridgeTEFL, a company that coordinates study, volunteer, and work abroad programs. It was entitled, "Keep your resolution in 2010!" It was early December, and the New Year was peaking around the corner making one of the most insulting faces I had ever seen. Thanks for the reminder, January. I normally open anything related to travel, and I often find myself spending hours pointlessly planning trips that will never take place. (If you would like to similarly waste your time, I highly recommend subscribing to the NY Times AND Expedia travel package newsletters.) I opened the email from BridgeTEFL with the same mindset, "How can I make this work?"
Initially, I played with the idea of going to South Korea. I had learned a lot about the possibilities offered in Korea through some international friends at Auburn. I was their tutor for something called Conversational English, at which I am an expert! We all became great friends over time, they invited me into their homes for Korean cooking lessons, I invited them to tailgates, and so on. They encouraged me to look into teaching programs in Korea, especially since many of them were returning home in the near future and could show me the ropes. The living conditions for teachers in Korea are fantastic, flights are reimbursed by schools that hire, the food is delicious and who doesn't want to learn Korean? While it sounded ideal, there were some downsides. Koreans invest a lot of money in their English programs, so teachers are asked to work 40 hours a week, at least. No matter the country, my ultimate goal is to see it, learn something about the culture, and hopefully to learn much more about myself. A teaching job in Korea does not offer much freedom to travel and explore. Also, the programs begin every January, which meant that I would have had to return in March for Ben's wedding or wait another year to begin. I put Korea in another column hoping to return to the idea at a later date.
I turned to my other options offered through the same company, BridgeTEFL. After researching the options, I found that I had to make a choice between two ultimate goals: volunteering and traveling, or working tirelessly to make some money. As we all know, I chose the first. Please don't mistake this for a bad work ethic! I am not trying to just ride the wave. At this point in my life, I need more freedom than stability. In fact, I believe that a volunteer experience will challenge me more in the end, and I am still learning how to take care of myself.
Back to my dilemma. I had decided to volunteer, but where? I was choosing among some Eastern European countries, India, and South America. Thanks to the European Union, British English dominates places like Spain, Italy and France. For an American, getting a work visa in Europe is almost impossible, but citizens of the UK can move and work freely within the union. I knew that there was no chance of returning to Madrid unless I pretended to be a student and work illegally, which was NOT happening. South America, on the other hand, welcomes US citizens with open arms. To make life a little easier, I have a minor in the Spanish language and I had studied in Madrid the spring semester of 2008. Costa Rica, Argentina, Peru, and Chile made it to the last round. Although not my deciding factor, I know that the Costa Rican rain forest has its fair share of very large snakes, to whom I have developed a small phobia. Snakes and celebreties evoke the same emotional response from me.. I just CANNOT believe I am standing right in front of them, and while I try to act cool it's just not possible. Peru and Argentina are nice places, but how about that Patagonia!
The United Nations Development Program, the National Volunteer Center of Chile and the Chilean Ministry of Education all work together to coordinate the English Opens Doors Program. I applied. I was accepted. I signed the dotted line.
"Why teaching?" you ask.
I guess because no one is hiring 23 year olds to fly all over the world to "find themselves." One thing is for sure. I am GREAT at school, and now I just have to learn how to be on the other side. If I can somehow convince someone to give me a report card, as well, things will be golden. And I'm not going to lie, working for the UNDP, though indirectly, has a nice ring to it.
I will be an assistant to an English teacher. I live with a host family, most likely one with a child who attends the same school. I should be within walking distance of the school, and I will work anywhere from 3-5 days a week with plenty of vacation time. I will eat breakfast and dinner with the family, probably hearty helpings of meat and potatoes.
I promise to share more information about daily life once I am actually living it.
I am told that a typical classroom in Chilean public schools has somewhere between 40 and 50 children. Our strategy will be to divide and conquer! A former volunteer advised me not to get frustrated with the learning style of Chilean students, or I believe she said, "the lack of motivation." I will have to convince the students that learning English is important and useful, especially in a more interdependent world. This should be easy for me. In high school, I didn't take my language classes seriously either. But Spanish has taken me places, literally, and that is my selling point. I am not of the opinion that "English can save the world. English should be the world's official language. English is God." In fact, I can't identify with that attitude at all. Sometimes I cringe at certain congratulatory messages that make me sound like I am off to evangelize with English as my weapon. In all honesty, this mission is quite selfish.
After studying Anthropology (and its often wacky perception of humanity) for four years, I have trouble justifying almost anything considered a "mission" anyway. Global development is a touchy subject, so I had to first convince myself that this program was not treating Chileans as lesser peoples in desperate need of Americanization. Disaster relief is the only mission I can support unquestionably.
If I had to choose, I would say that my passion is "cultural education." The end. The more we know, the less the judge. This trip is about my own cultural education just as much as it is about the students'. English as a second language will be a tool for the Chilean students just as Spanish has been a tool for me. These individuals can choose to use their language ability for their own purposes, hopefully traveling, learning, and broadening their own perspective.
As an advocate of anything anthropological, I want people to understand that travel is beautiful. People are beautiful, and putting yourself in situations that foster the love for other cultures is important to anyone's own development.
I hope this explanation helps fill any gaps I left in our conversations over the past few months. Thank you everyone for being so supportive. I will be accepting applications for visitors in the near future. Kidding! Please, anyone let me know if you find yourself needing a vacation to South America or missing the winter weather.
I'll conclude with this. In November of 2009, I went to the annual conference of the American Anthropological Association in Philadelphia. I went to a round table discussion, and this is the most important thing I took home with me:
A brilliant man by the name of Professor John Clarke shared something with us. He said he had been asked by a student the week before, "Why is it so important that I understand other people? Honestly, why should I care?" He boldly responded, "because you need to know how strange you really are. You simply aren't normal."
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text: Advanced Meters Scam Calls In Your Neighborhood Education Programs Rocky Reach Discovery Center Public Power Benefit Program Issues and Interests Blog Related Pages Advanced Meters Scam Calls In Your Neighborhood Education Programs Rocky Reach Discovery Center Public Power Benefit Program Issues and Interests Blog Home / Learning Center / In Your Neighborhood / Substations / Substation FAQs / Substation FAQs Q: What is a Distribution Substation? A: A Distribution Substation is a facility within the distribution system that is a critical part of the Electrical Power System that includes generation, transmission, and distribution. Distribution substations transform voltage generally from high to low, so that it can be distributed down either overhead or underground power lines before being delivered to the customer. A substation includes transformers, control equipment for switching and system protection to transfer power to distribution lines. Q: How does the substation benefit me? A: The new substation means that you will be assured of continued power quality and reliability as your area continues to grow and the demand for electricity increases. Overloaded substations and power lines have a higher frequency of failure and under peak conditions power quality such as blinks and brown-outs can occur. Q: How does the PUD decide when and where to locate a substation site? A: There are numerous factors that go into the PUD making a decision on when and where to locate a new substation. Selection criteria include: Forecasted load Ensuring that existing stations do not exceed 100 percent of rated capability Planning for new substations before an existing substation reaches 80 percent capacity Meeting expected growth that is forecast based on county construction estimates System requirements Location in proximity to existing transmission lines Location in relation to existing load and load growth – the substation must be reasonably central to the distribution area to be served Meet National Electric Safety code standards for supply stations Land purchase price Land availability Land parcel size – adequate for equipment Slope requirements of flat terrain Groundwater issues Conditional Use Permit – governed and issued by the City or County depending on location of site Environmental permitting considerations Disturbance of greater than 1 acre Historical significance Shoreline Flood Zone Wetland Site must have access for mobile substation in an outage and allow for regular maintenance Security of location Aesthetics/public perception Required easements Q: Why would the PUD consider a location in a residential/neighborhood area? A: It is necessary to locate substations at or near the electrical demand. The substation will be located in the demand area whether it is serving residential, commercial or industrial. Substations convert the power system voltage from transmission levels to distribution levels so that it can be safely and efficiently delivered down our streets. If distance thresholds are exceeded low voltage levels will result. The PUD currently has nine substations in the Wenatchee and Cashmere area that are immediately adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The PUD also has four substations in the Chelan area that are within 1,000 feet of residences. (Please see Wenatchee residential locations map) Q: In Chelan, why wouldn't the PUD locate a new substation in one of the new developments? A: There is a lot of new development on the north shore of Lake Chelan and in the Chelan community, including Crystal View Estates, Legacy Ridge, The Lookout and a brand new hospital facility. There is no single reason why a new substation is needed. The last substation that was built in the Chelan – Manson area was in 1980. The Wapato substation serves the Manson area and the north shore area (between Manson and Chelan). The Union Valley substation serves the Chelan area and the north shore area. A new substation located on the north shore area between Chelan and Manson will alleviate load on the Wapato and Manson substations allowing for additional growth to take place in and around the communities of Chelan and Manson. A significant amount of growth has occurred since the last substation was built, including, but not limited to, the developments identified above. The Site Selection Criteria developed by the Chelan community focus group identifies PUD system considerations as well as neighborhood and aesthetic values. Proximity to the existing transmission lines is important for aesthetics and costs. These areas of new development were evaluated through the community partnership process and received a lower ranking on the Site Evaluation Matrix than the Top 3 Areas currently being evaluated. For example, one of the areas scored low on its proximity to existing transmission because it would require a new transmission line from the upper Boyd Road area down toward the lake, crossing the highway. The further away from the transmission line the more wire and infrastructure required and the associated costs would be higher. Q: Why doesn't the PUD purchase property for a substation farther in advance of needing it? A: This practice has been used in the past by the PUD when the opportunity presented itself. It is helpful to give potential neighbors notice that a station is planned. Once construction is planned, an advanced purchase does not eliminate the need for a conditional use permitting or address concerns by neighbors who did choose to locate nearby. Another downside could be that growth does not occur for years and the PUD holds parcels of land for many years before developing. The PUD currently follows a three to five-year process of planning for a new substation once existing substations serving that area reach 80% capacity. The PUD is required to provide utility service to support growth and development throughout Chelan County. The PUD does not control or drive this growth but rather responds to it. Q: Will the PUD purchase additional property now for other substations needed in future years? A: The PUD may look into the possibility of purchasing additional properties in the Chelan and Leavenworth areas, once the primary property is purchased for the substations that are needed now. Growth and development is likely to continue in these areas so additional infrastructure is also likely. It would be great if we could utilize the community partnership work, evaluation method and the PUD engagement process now to produce more than one site. The PUD would not construct on this property until engineering analysis identifies a need and additional community outreach would take place prior to construction. Q: What type and size of substation does the PUD build? A: Most new substations will be 28 MVA (or 28 million watts) substations. The PUD generally needs a minimum of one acre of flat land for a substation. This one acre includes a set back and the fencing that surrounds the actual substation equipment. The substation itself has about a half-acre footprint. Q: What are the health risks of living near a substation? A: Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are the invisible fields that surround all electrical equipment and power lines. Electric fields exist everywhere we live or work. Any electric line or appliance emits both electric and magnetic fields, which combined create EMFs. All things electrical, from your toaster to high voltage power lines, are surrounded by EMFs. These fields drop off rapidly with distance from the source. There are conflicting research results on whether EMFs affect human health. Hundreds of scientific studies have been carried out around the world over the last thirty years to answer the question, "Can exposure to EMF have harmful health effects?". These studies have used a variety of approaches to explore the potential health effects of EMF. Scientific evidence does not support a cause-and-effect relationship between EMF exposure and health risks. People get most of their EMF exposure from electrical wires along the street and from wiring in their homes. People also get short-duration higher field exposures when they pass close to electrical appliances (see table below). Outside the home, people can experience EMFs from cell phones, in schools, industrial warehouses, offices, electric vehicles, etc. From the electricity system, high-voltage power lines produce higher fields than substations. As a whole, not many people live within 100 yards of a high-voltage power line. More people live close to a substation of one sort or another, but even if you live very close, the level of exposure is minimal. A Gauss meter measures the EMF levels of electronic devices and equipment. The Gauss meter measures in units called milligauss, abbreviated mG. A gauss is technically a "unit of magnetic flux density". Table 1: Typical values of magnetic fields measured at normal user distance Appliance Range of measurements (mG)* Electric stove 2-30 Refrigerator 2-5 Toaster 2-10 Television 0.2-2 Personal computer 2-20 Electric blanket 5-30 Hair dryer 10-70 Pedestal fan 0.2-2 Table 2: Typical values of magnetic fields measured near powerlines and substations Appliance Location of measurement Range of measurements (mG)* Distribution line directly underneath 2-30 Distribution line 10 meters away 0.5-10 Substation at substation fence 1-8 Transmission line directly underneath 10-200 Transmission line at edge of property easement 2-50 *Note: Levels of magnetic fields may vary from the range of measurements shown **Table source:http://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/factsheets/MeasuringMagneticFields.pdf EMF and Your Health – Electric Power Research Institute, January 2012 Article sources: http://www.emfs.info/living-substation/ http://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiationprotection/factsheets/is_magfields.cfm http://emf.epri.com/ Q: What are the potential environmental concerns at a substation and how are they addressed by the PUD? A: The primary materials in substations are metals. The power transformer is filled with non-toxic and non-hazardous mineral oil that is used for cooling and electrical insulating. In an event of a leak, the station has a designed secondary containment to prevent the oil from leaving the station. The high voltage circuit breaker or circuit switcher does contain three hermetically sealed bottles of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas which is a greenhouse gas. Q: What type of equipment and chemicals are used inside the substation? A: A typical substation contains equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays and associated controls, a control building, steel supporting braces and batteries. The battery bank includes eight batteries which are similar to a vehicle battery. These batteries are contained inside the substation control building. Another type of equipment is the circuit breakers that protect the individual feeder lines leaving the substation to serve homes and businesses. There are typically four of these circuit breakers that are located inside the substation control building. Each of these circuit breakers is about the size of a kitchen oven. These circuit breakers do not have SF6 gas like higher voltage circuit breakers but rather utilize vacuum bottles about the size of a coffee can. A combination switch/circuit breaker, generally called a circuit switcher, is used on the higher transmission voltage. This circuit switcher has three separate hermetically sealed bottles that contain some amount of SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) gas used as an electrical insulator. Chelan PUD does not perform regular maintenance on these bottles but does inspect them monthly. If they are found to be in need of maintenance, they are replaced. Q: What assurance does the public have that the PUD protects the public from potentially dangerous or hazardous materials at substations? A: Electric power substations are required to meet various government regulations and industry standards. There are many standards for the various types of equipment, maintenance, and operation of a substation. Standards include OSHA, IEEE, ASTM, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, NFPA, ICEA, NESC, and others. Chelan PUD uses the applicable standards for each item inside a substation as required. Q: Can drinking water from a well be contaminated by a nearby substation? A: No, the only thing of a substantial quantity to penetrate the soil in a typical distribution substation is an insulating light mineral oil. This oil meets OSHA 29, CFR 1910, ASTM D117, and ASTM D 877 standards. The insulating oil is contained inside the transformer. This is the same oil that is inside the common smaller distribution transformers found in close proximity to homes and businesses. Under Federal law, substations are required to have a Spill Prevention and Counter Measures plan to ensure oil is all contained within the station. Chelan PUD's standard is a water-tight mote around the transformer to contain any oil. Q: What type of maintenance is performed inside the substation and on what schedule? A: Monthly inspection is scheduled at each of the PUD's substations and takes place during working hours where a single person will inspect the station taking about one hour. Yearly maintenance takes place during working works and can last from one day to two weeks. Major maintenance is scheduled on an eight-year rotation and typically takes place during working hours. This maintenance can last up to two months. Rarely is this maintenance work done at night, outside working hours. The substation nor the equipment inside the station requires waste to be removed or treated. The portable restroom facilities located at each substation for the use of PUD staff and contractors requires regular maintenance. Q: Is there audible sound from a substation? A: The main noise heard from a substation is a hum coming from the transformer. This hum is the same type of hum, only greater as the transformer is bigger, to other transformers or streetlights, found on most street corners. Modern substation transformers are quieter than transformers built just a few years ago – often 10 decibels (dB) quieter for an equivalent transformer due to recent advances. Chelan PUD purchases new transformers that meet this lower sound level. A typical new substation transformer will produce approximately 65 dB of noise measured at 2.0 meters from the transformer. This is about the loudness of a newer standard residential outdoor air conditioning unit. The sound level diminishes the further away from the sound producing source. At the substation perimeter fence the sound level has dissipated to lower levels. Q: What type of mitigation can a neighborhood expect to help improve the aesthetics of a substation? A: When planning the construction of a substation, PUD staff will work with the community to discuss design and landscaping alternatives. These include: Reduced sound design to national standards Landscaping Fencing enhancements Managed profile LED lights to reduce light pollution Other possible design elements that may be identified Orientation Access Q: Why doesn't the PUD build underground Transmission? A: In short, Chelan PUD does not have any underground transmission lines in its system because it has chosen not to. There are two reasons - higher costs and the complexity of the engineering and maintenance. In addition to high initial construction costs compared to above ground transmission it also would require Chelan PUD to create a new division or business line internally requiring additional engineering staff, trained maintenance crews, spare parts and other assets to maintain a limited amount of underground transmission. Creating this business unit in the timeframe of constructing a substation in the near term is not feasible and not under consideration. Q: How long does it take to construct a substation and what type of equipment is used? A: For the type of substation needed in the north shore area, construction is expected to last about six months. This is from the time the first piece of machinery shows up on the site to the time the construction is complete. Constructing during this time includes excavation, digging, fencing, placing equipment, etc. Equipment being used during this time includes excavator, crane, cement truck, and flat bed trailer carrying substation equipment. The equipment to be installed including the power transformer and circuit breakers are specialized equipment. Because they are specialized the delivery time is 12 to 18 months. Q: From the time construction is finished how long until the substation is energized? A: Testing and commissioning of the substation equipment lasts for about two months after construction is complete. Then, the transformer is energized and ready to serve customer load. Some small PUD trucks may be seen driving to and from the site during this time. Q: How and when can residents and property owners provide public comment on the siting of the new substation? A: The PUD is always open to hear public comment. You can share your public comments on the siting of either the Leavenworth or Chelan substations using the public comment form on the substation webpages (Leavenworth – Chelan) or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or calling 509-661-4294. All comments are shared with PUD Commissioners and made public. The PUD is also required to follow the Conditional Use Permitting (CUP) process when property is acquired for building a new substation. Depending on where the final determination is made for each of the substations, the PUD will work with either Chelan County Planning Department or the municipal planning departments in the appropriate area. If a site is located within the Urban Growth Area, but outside city limits, Chelan County will follow municipal requirements. For example, in Chelan, the current potential sites both lie outside the city limits and the Urban Growth Boundary so the CUP will be handled by Chelan County Planning. As part of the CUP process, Chelan County Planning will notify property owners in writing within a 300-360 foot radius (depending on any roads) of the potential substation site. 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