Imperfect harmony
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The large amount of electrical commerce carried out by businesses means the quality of power supplied to buildings has become one of the most important elements in delivering service. The quality of electrical current may be affected by energy saving equipment or by the large amount of electrical equipment in any given location. Harmonic current interruptions may result in down time or overheating, making it vitally important to prevent such interruptions of the electrical flow. A thorough survey of existing and new equipment should determine the levels of harmonic flow required, preventing malfunctions.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1999
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The China left behind: a photographer returns to his ancestral village and finds that his family wasn't the only one that move on
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Leong's grandfather left his village in Soon Wall, China, in 1923, and settled in the US, just as millions of other Chinese did over the years. Leong returned to his grandfather's ancestral home to photograph conditions. The village's population has plummeted from around 800 to 120.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1996
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The shadow designer
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Department-store buyers wield the most powerful fashion influence in the industry, shaping trends and determining price points. A typical day of Saks Fifth Avenue buyer June Horne is presented.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1999
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