Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2012 Precession of The Equinox - From Darkness Into Light

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It is said: history repeats itself. And what we call precession of the equinox is a wonderful, age-old cosmological example of this gem of wisdom. In this article we discuss what is accepted, main-stream knowledge of this repetitive astronomical process and then dive into some significant lesser known emerging hypotheses relating to and tying together the accelerating 2012 phenomena and current events we now see unfolding.

Last, we look to show by placing the puzzle pieces together into a cohesive, high probability opinion that our solar system including Earth and all its inhabitants, are now together emerging into a inter-dimensional frequency shift beyond our limited perception of only three dimensions.

Much of what will be discussed here may be to some, arcane. So with that in mind, I will attempt to concisely convey esoteric concepts and beliefs in a logical fashion combined with supporting, emphatically provable scientific evidence. This would also be a good time to personally reflect that each of us is responsible for our spiritual awakening and physical evolutionary progress. It always begins from within, not from some external force as it so often seems. A key to unlocking profound changes within can only begin through deliberate application of unconditional love wrapped in wisdom.

May I suggest if you find yourself in a position requiring a new level of acceptance or understanding to what is written, simply open your heart and mind looking for evidence in your own life to help support the conclusion presented. In doing so, you will inevitably join in the discussion finding inner strength along the way into a new light of awareness. Before we jump into the real subject matter of this article- From Darkness into Light, let's first lay a basic foundation for those who may not be knowledgeable about what the astronomical term precession of the equinox means. The following explanation should prove helpful.

Precession Of The Equinox

The precession of the equinoxes also called the Great Year, refers to the precession (slow western movement) of Earth's axis of rotation with respect to inertial space. There are a couple varying schools of thought as to the cause of this precession. The mainstream theory held is that earth's precession is caused because earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid. If the Earth was a perfect sphere we would have no precession. The primary cause of this effect is because Earth's equatorial diameter is slightly larger (due to earth's rotation) than the polar diameter. Another more visual example used to explain this rotation is the analogy of a spinning top. In the case of the spinning top, gravity effects how the top eventually tips over while it is spinning. Earth's wobble however, is said to be caused by the forces of the sun and moon as gravity is nonexistent in space.

A few last important tidbits. A complete precession cycle covers a period of approximately ~25,625 years; this is called the "Great Year". During this time the equinox will regresses a full 360°. Processional movement also is the determining factor in the length of an Astrological Age. To summarize, the precession is the sun's apparent position moving slowly west in a constellation when observed on the same day each year; it takes an equinox sun approximately ~2,135 years to move through one of the twelve constellations on its 25,625 cycle completely around the Zodiac.

This understanding of precession will be crucial later on in the article. Currently we are now moving out of the age of Pisces and into the constellation Aquarius with all its "new era" symbols and profound meanings. Although there is ongoing debate as to the exact timing when entering a new age reflected in the backdrop of the heavenly boundaries, the variance of linear time is negligible for this discussion. That fact along with additional interesting information is the basis of this article. Now, let's move on exploring some fascinating possibilities.

A Return Path To Rediscovery

While some people may debase or discount astrology and the meaning of astrological signs, we can indeed find synchronicities in earthly events when taken in context of the meaning of an astrological age. Since the precession is an established fact, we can now look back into previous astrological ages to gather characteristics and influences of a given age. Take for example the last one, the age of Pisces. In thinking about the age of Pisces, the first thing that typically comes to mind is the symbolism- a fish. This was an age of big religions. Symbolically, the fish is interpreted in many ways such as: sacrifice, charity, mercy, compassion and pardon. It is also associated with the planet Neptune represented by faith and divinity. In Hinduism the fish was also the symbol of the savior; Vishnu's first incarnation in the shape of a fish saved Manu from the flood.

A close look at the Christian faith along with many others, strive in these characteristics as ways of pursuing the divine. Consider also that Jesus spoke of his disciples as "Fishers of Men" offering those with ears to hear enlightenment and salvation. The Piscean age was one of spiritual awakening in which all are invited to seek God, service to others rather than service to self- living the Golden Rule. It also can be viewed as a world age which embodied virtue and eternal truth of spiritual salvation available to all.

So, it may not be farfetched to conclude the age of Pisces was the birth age of Christianity and greater spiritual awakening worldwide. Soon to follow, and continuing much to this day, a division, separation and strife as religious world views clash. Much of this is fueled by spiritual misconceptions and strict dogmas built upon unawareness that we all have eternal natures and the same divine inheritance. In a sidebar, interestingly Christian eschatology's infamous book of Revelation, (or Apocalypse, from the verb apokalypto, to reveal) describes a new earth which is revealed at the end of the age. One could say that truly it shall be the end of the world- the present world as we know it. This book clearly is infused with a Shift of The Age perspective.

Furthermore, what transpires according to prophesy is a "Golden Age", a "New Heaven, a New Earth". Many other traditions speak of a world unlike the one that we now inhabit coming into existence in this Aquarian age. In a passage recorded in Luke 22:10 Jesus, in preparation for the Jewish Passover and the Last Supper, makes a statement which alludes to the coming Aquarian Age: And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in". This is an interesting reference to the Age of Aquarius's symbol of the man carrying water (water = light) alluding that more light is to come. Implying this just preceding a Jewish upcoming holy day and festival is significant since it commemorates the Hebrews escape from enslavement in Egypt.

A statement like this is analogous to our physical bodies (DNA) restraining our spiritual self back from revealing its full potential. Passover in the spiritual sense should be interpreted as divine intervention bringing one closer to a new, freer world without limitations, a prelude to an Aquarian Age. The Last Supper was also symbolic of the future abilities; alchemy of water into wine, a transformation of mind, body and spirit transmuting the divisive structure of our ego. Suffice to say, the Piscean age was one in which we all should acknowledge duality of body and soul being revealed for the purpose of raising our lower physical nature by including our eternal, spiritual selves.

One More Cycle Back In Time

Aries Prior to the Piscean age was the age of Aries, symbolized in the ram. The age of the ram signified a time of expansion of empires and conquest. It is often associated with fire, war, conquest, adventure and of course, initiative growth. A Bronze age in Central Europe saw the rise of classical Greek with the worship of Apollo the god of the sun and of course, the orient, Persia and Rome in all their glory. Moses in his exodus from Egypt with the Hebrews into a new, promised land exemplified the expansion hallmarks of this age.

The Old Testament or Hebrew Torah is filled with warrior conquests and nomadic life for its full religious history and symbolism. However, the most Arian like theme is the One-God, One-Creator concept. Monotheistic Judaism quickly won out over the Golden Cow through great spiritual personalities like Abraham and Moses. Even Egypt stepped up in like fashion with Pharaoh Akhenaten's drive to replace polytheism with monotheism. Finally, the symbol of the ram being removed from a place of worship to one as the sacrificial lamb/ram was a symbolic rebellion from a previous age- Taurus, the bull. Moses instructed the Hebrews to dispel the bull, by placing lambs blood on the door posts as a form of divine insurance. He clearly knew it was the end of the age of Taurus and the beginning of Aries.

Where To Now?

Just as we are now entering into the Age of Aquarius, transitional effects occur and characteristics of the previous age linger. Liken it to a seasonal change from winter to spring, they are gradual and recede, it's never an abrupt process. Each age merges and blends together for a short time in what the Mayans referred to as the "galactic underworld" and is also a time modern astrologers call the "cusp". A general theme for this time between two worlds is easily described as one of chaos- rapid, unorganized change accompanied by increasing universal truth being revealed.

Later we will learn what to expect and what we may well witness during the near-term in regards to the transition phase we find ourselves in now. The point in reviewing past ages was for the sole purpose in validating the existence of documentable themes of every age. Yes, history does in fact repeat itself. For a more detailed, scientific look at time cycles see the book review post: Fractal Time. Having just done a 6,000+ year look-back one should easily see that if you had continued further back in time, life on earth in an enlightened sense, darkens quickly.

Thankfully, earth and its inhabitants are now returning to a place in the cosmic backdrop in which a powerful light energy is transforming every atom in its path with its laser-beam like focus.

"As we know from ancient Egyptian history, there are symptoms of psychic changes that always appear at the end of one Platonic month and at the beginning of another. They are, it seems changes in the constellation of the psychic dominants, of the archetypes or "Gods" as they used to be called, which bring about, or accompany, long-lasting transformations of the collective psyche."

- C G Jung

Disharmony- A Separation From Source Light

From a cosmological perspective our solar system is returning on a 25,625 year path laid amongst the cosmos back into a very powerful stream of light energy. This light energy which constantly resonates and essentially acts like a focused, intense beam of energy is emitted from our Milky Way Galaxy's center 26,000 light years away from Earth. Our local solar system located on an outer spiral arm of the Milky Way naturally travels like a wave oscillating up and down relative to the galactic plane, in and out of this "light energy" beam emanating out from the Galaxy's core.

Today, modern astronomers have verified that at the center of our Galaxy is a "whirling disk" with a "Black Hole" at its center that is both swallowing and giving birth to stars. During this 25,625 year traverse, the solar system including Earth, enters into and passes through the galactic plane twice; one pass slightly closer to the Milky Way Galaxy's center than the other. Metaphorically speaking this is traversing from darkness into light.

As we travel further away from and out of the Galactic plane, the light energy emitted from the galaxy's center, becomes less concentrated, less effective in our local solar system. Since science understands that all of the Milky Way Galaxy's components for creating it suns, stars and planets were and are sourced from the center, reason dictates this source is a pulsing, light wave energy containing life giving transformative power. We can look to one of the most astronomically and mathematically advanced civilizations of recorded history the Mayans, and gather a logical opinion as to the significance of the galactic center. Here is what they said about it: They referred to the Galactic Center as "Hunab Ku" and it was the ultimate creator and supreme God and everything that occurs in our Galaxy is directed from its center through the emanation of periodic "Consciousness Energy" bursts.

Before you write off the Mayans as ancient indigenous idiots filled with superstition, consider the following- Astronomers at Sweet Briar College and the Naval Research Laboratory have detected a powerful new bursting radio (read frequency) source whose unique properties suggest the discovery of a new class of astronomical objects. The researchers have monitored the center of the Milky Way Galaxy for several years and revealed their findings in the March 3, 2005 edition of the journal, "Nature."

Principal investigator, Dr. Scott Hyman, professor of physics at Sweet Briar College, said the discovery came after analyzing some additional observations from 2002 provided by researchers at Northwestern University. "We hit the jackpot!" Hyman said referring to the observations. "An image of the Galactic center, made by collecting radio waves of about 1-meter in wavelength, revealed multiple bursts from the source during a seven-hour period from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, 2002 - five bursts in fact, and repeating at remarkably constant intervals."

The team has monitored the Galactic center for new transient sources and for variability in approximately 250 known sources, but the five bursts from the new radio source, named GCRT J1745-3009, were by far the most powerful seen.

The five bursts were of equal brightness, with each lasting about 10 minutes, and occurring every 77 minutes. Although the exact nature of the object remains a mystery, the team members currently believe that GCRT J1745-3009 is either the first member of a new class of objects or an unknown mode of activity of a known source class. (Naval Research Lab press release 3/2/2005 emphasis added)

Will these energetic bursts from Hunab Ku the Galactic core increase in number and intensity as we approach the year 2012? The Mayas would answer a definitive "Yes".

After approximately ~12,812 years the halfway point in our precessional movement, we are emerging from a period of 'darkness" characterized by the preceding ages into one which exhibits a re-birth of full consciousness through a hyper-dimensional energetic change taking place now.

Science Corroborates Ancient Wisdom

Today's scientists although having sophisticated instruments available to measure portions of this energy and the effects created, do not fully understand its transformative powers. Speculation surrounds recent theories of why we are now witnessing unusual activity and changes in our local solar system and planets. Below are a few examples of recent scientific observations showing interplanetary changes. These changes are not unique to only the Earth, and especially its dramatic climate change-

* Earth a precipitous drop in earth's magnetic field has been developing according to Dr Paul Murdin, of the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge. Quote: "the measurements lately are showing us that the Earth's magnetic field is not decreasing in a normal manner, but in a dramatic way...Yet now all heads are up as it is disappearing at an alarming rate at the poles or near the poles, which is an excellent sign the flip (magnetic pole reversal) is close to happening. Intense solar radiation bursts will cause particle storms to batter the atmosphere of Earth-all with solar particles affecting not only Earth but its inhabitants profoundly."

The magnetosphere shields the surface of the Earth from the charged particles of the solar wind and is generated by electric currents located in many different parts of the Earth. It is compressed on the day (Sun) side due to the force of the arriving particles, and extended on the night side.

* Sun solar activity highest in past 8,000 years. The Sun is burning warmer, for longer, than at any time during the past 11,000 years. (October, 2004 Dr. Sami Solanki, Director of the Max Planck Institute Gottingen, Germany) Solar flare powered proton storm on January 20th 2005, largest in 50 years reached Earth in 15 minutes. Normally travel time is 2+ hours to reach Earth. Next solar storm peak is expected in 2012.

One final compelling piece of information comes from the fossil record. Earth's fossil record shows a cycle of dramatic and swift changes including mass extinctions occurring in intervals of 26 million years. This is a very interesting set of numbers when cosmology is thrown into the equation. It is estimated that our Milky Way Galaxy makes one full rotation every 26 million years. Studies by Raup & Sepkoski (Science, Vol 241 July 1, 1988) and their conclusions point to extraterrestrial causes.

Although surrounded in controversy, data does imply that of an outside force being a catalyst for evolutionary leaps on Earth. While we are on the verge of repeating this cycle of time, it is not to imply a mass extinction event or massive meteor impact is on the horizon for us, however, this does suggest significant and expedient changes take place on a regular basis.

Suffice to say there is an abundance of scientific data available that suggests great changes are afoot in our local planetary neighborhood beyond our earth; the previous examples are but a minute sample. Soon it will be discovered that this galactic core energy is the main cause effecting the changes noted above. Everything in the path of this galaxy-centered energy is being affected. Human DNA and other DNA life forms on Earth are transforming, and most importantly our accompanying consciousness is feeling, reacting and interacting with these transformative powers once again.

Consider this: a human being is a microcosm of the universe. Going a step further, principles that govern the universe are the same principles found within each of us; therefore, it's no surprise we should find them collectively in human consciousness. Much like a fractal, we are a part, a copy of a much larger whole without separation once viewed from a higher perspective. Although our bodies contain the building blocks of the universe and vise versa, another component not fully understood today by mainstream science is one in which empowers and mobilizes all- consciousness.

Reuniting Dark & Light, Male & Female, Yin & Yang

"...if you realize that the eventual human goal is to transcend the world of relativity to play in a realm of freedom, then plodding along attached to a theory is unfortunate. When the individual is able to enter a world in which the two aspects of yin and yang return to their original unity, the mission of these two symbols comes to an end."

-Masanobu Fukuoka

Separation or duality of consciousness sometimes referred to as good/evil, light/dark emerged when our solar system embarked on a departure away from the galactic center about 12,800 years ago. Some refer to that time as the "Fall from Grace".

We are now witnessing a reuniting of the divine masculine and divine feminine energetic forms blending together in ourselves creating an intelligently ordered progression for an evolutionary leap to higher consciousness.

This process is one of re-balancing that which is out of balance signified through a feeling of separation and division. It should be very clear Earth's Precession of the Equinox and it's geometrically reorientation with the Galactic Center's cosmic energy is a catalyst for tremendous, rapid geophysical changes. And on the human level, a time dominated by spiritual awareness married with cosmic consciousness, rather than life by merely a latent biologic, mental existence.

Upon returning to a point in the cosmos which contains a unified, un-fragmented potential many quickly realize what has occurred because of the shear caused by separation and departure out of the illuminating plane of galactic light. What emerge are powerful souls capable of a miraculous, even magical renaissance of civilization void of the negative impacts caused when duality and separation are present within each person. This catalyzing process is for most, not without self-induced growth instigated by way of a greater, heightened awareness.

Energy fields surrounding our bodies are modified allowing for an influx of new, revitalizing forms of energy. We can allow these to act as a metamorphosing agent flowing freely or, we can hinder this process with negative or unpleasant consequences physically manifesting internally and externally around us.

As expected, symptoms of this reuniting mechanism can be noticed on at least two levels. Physical and non-physical. Much like a typical healing process which occurs naturally within the body, observed are various manifestations brought on by vibrational/frequency induced shifts within the body's cells, at the level of DNA.

DNA the language of Light

Since DNA contains hydrogen bonds which are a phosphodiester (the backbone of DNA and central to all life on Earth) they essentially act like light activated structures within DNA. DNA could be called the "language of light" since it responds to and changes its structure when immersed in Galactic Center generated light. As our bodies become more in tune while processing energy with a higher vibration and resonance, structures within the cellular makeup experience a metamorphosis.

It appears that simultaneously with bodily changes, an altered, more highly evolved consciousness appears in lock step. Of course on the surface, during this time it can appear that something is very wrong if we are not aware of what potentially is occurring.

A few transitory symptoms (not specific medically related conditions) listed below are associated with the physiological and psychological changes incurred during a transformational balancing process.

1. Fatigue higher than normal

2. Anxiety, depression and panic

3. Emotional sensitivities increase

4. Insomnia, irregular sleep patterns

5. Memory lapses, mental fog, confusion

6. Skin issues, tingling, itching, crawling

7. Headaches, blurred vision, body aches

8. Digestive issues, appetite changes, new food intolerances

The second, non-physical symptoms some of which are noted below:

1. Increased intuition

2. Desire to live purposefully

3. Integrity, truth appreciation

4. Time acceleration, dissolution

5. Successive, life altering events

6. Desiring solitude, retrospection

7. Improved integration of mind, body & spirit

8. Vivid, lucid dreams, altered states of consciousness

On a global scale, Earth's inhabitants reflected through a collective consciousness, will exhibit similar characteristics both in breaking down institutions and systems with no longer useful value, replaced with fantastic innovations and embracing new social structures that exemplify the principles of service to others in cooperative leadership and partnerships opportunities.

Expect to see a continuation of radical changes in geopolitics, intensification of conflicts, economic policy, governments large and small, business, religion, etc. Look for an escalation of efforts to polarize groups each struggling to retain division and separation through exploiting the power of fear. Evidence to support this can be easily found in the toxic, divisive words used (us/them, win/lose etc.) on major newscasts and print media. During this transition, remember the reason for the symptoms- Nothing is exempt from this transformational momentum; so don't loose touch with yourself as we transit, embrace the process.

2012 And Beyond Into Unified Consciousness

With all that has been said, there is one last important piece of science before we discuss the ultimate outcome. As surmised earlier, light and more specifically, Galactic generated light effects profound irreversible changes in all that encounters its magnificent power. In the earlier reference implying DNA is the language of light, we have research from a Russian, Dr. Peter Gariaev, known as the Father of "Wave-genetics" doing DNA experiments where he and his colleagues use non-burning lasers to transform frog embryos into salamander embryos.

In simple terms, they had a salamander embryo in one hermetically sealed container and a frog embryo in another; then they applied light from a non-burning laser through the salamander embryo and re-directed that light into the frog embryo. The results where shocking. The frog embryo completely metamorphosed as the cells divided and as the embryo continued to grow, it grew into a salamander! All this was initiated through the light transference of the "DNA light code" embedded into the laser light beam. What this process shows is in effect what is happening on a macro-cosmic level to all of us. The major difference is, the transformational Source-Light is now coming from the Galactic Core through interstellar space, through our sun, then permeating our Earth and subsequently our bodies.

Many of us are aware of our body's unique energy fields, some of which are scientifically proven to exist and married or associated with an internal organ. In this portion we discuss how in esoteric terms, the incredible power they contain to transform when all are balanced and unified together. As we approach closer to the Galactic Center and pass through it around 2012-2016 or so, this understanding and application of our profound power from within will play a pivotal role in our collective re-birth. Chakras (translated as wheel or rotation) as they are referred to, are best understood from the Hindu perspective beginning around 1200 BC, they contain 7 primary energy vortexes or psychic points.

They are starting from the lowest to highest-

1. Base or Root Chakra (last bone in spinal cord)

2. Chakra (ovaries/prostate)

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (navel area)

4. Heart Chakra (heart area)

5. Throat Chakra (throat and neck area)

6. Brow or Third Eye Chakra (pineal gland)

7. Crown Chakra (Top of the head)

Aura As energy is moved through prayer (thought) or meditation, it is transmitted one stage or Chakra at a time, up from the base or Root Chakra ultimately to the Crown Chakra. This is where the light form energy of unconditional love combined with wisdom transforms the individual embodying these light forms with a highly evolved state of consciousness.

A final appropriate, quote from Jesus that is remarkably profound and implies this transformational power is within all of us, is found in the book of Luke 11:34: "The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness."

Many consider or think of God is Light, and the reference to when the eye is single, is alluding to the 6th Chakra or Third Eye connected to our pineal gland. If then the eye is dark, there can be no light in the body.

While this indeed is a birthright available to all, discipline and practice is a pre-requisite for attainment. It is the premise of this article to conclude we are now in a position caused by external forces to more easily (relative term) bring us to a point of near-spontaneous leap in unified consciousness. A valid point is this- All of this is not off in some "future" date as the process has already begun, it is occurring in the now. Again, it is the inner that creates the outer. Only now we have available to us an accelerating window created through an influx of light with its life-transforming powers, offering each of us the opportunity to embrace and create a miraculous, magical life.

Allow The Healing To Arise

We now can expedite the healing process that feels long over due. Each of us plays an important role as we should now understand that a new, better world is one which we are responsible for creating. Truly the "Kingdom of Heaven" is within all of us and just as important as that statement is the fact that we can and must by divine right, create it outwardly. Each of us must diffuse the limitations fear imposes since it is an illusion that can only exists in a vacuum where universal truth is denied. By replacing fears with truth, we are not only emboldened to move progressively forward, we willingly navigate away from calamity and catastrophic destruction.

Everything that is happening now points to what is referred to as "Zero-Point" where time and space collapse as we enter into a higher dimension. With the capabilities not afforded to us previously from behind the veil, those of a service-to-self disposition will not pass through the shift due to their physical and spiritual makeup. There is good reason for that proposition. In such a dimension where thought forms manifest materially instantaneously, there could not exist those of a vibratory nature based in fear. That is a universal, natural law. Hopefully, the reasons for that are obvious. Within a unity consciousness based realm, intentions in that higher dimension, (as we now do much slower in the third dimension) allow us to co-create a new reality without limitations.

In the process of stepping out of the shadows naturally imposed in a realm of separation based on the fragmented duality of both our natures, we will pass gracefully by a deliberate conscious effort into a cosmos filled with grandeur beyond what or mortal minds can conceive. We shall be welcomed with unconditional love into a galactic, extraterrestrial family of other co-creators who are eternally living beyond the constraints of space and time.


2012 Precession of The Equinox - From Darkness Into Light

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

What's Up (or Down) With Texas Electricity Rates?

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Since deregulation began within the state of Texas at the turn of the millennium, Texans have learned as much or more about how electricity works than people in any other place in the world. Some of the lessons learned were great for the foundation of understanding how the market would affect customers in principle. Some of the lessons learned could be considered more symptomatic of the times than as part of the bedrock of how the market will always function.

One of the lessons that we've all learned and been taught to expect is that electricity rates will always go up, sometimes way up, during the summer heat season. The notion of the rate increasing and the bills increasing seems almost intuitive. And frankly, why wouldn't it? Since the days before deregulation, Reliant's rates jumped each summer from May - November.

Was the seasonal rate increase a product of additional expenses during that period? Greed? State mandate?

The reality of it is that it was almost exclusively a product of the companies incurring additional expenses in the summer time. But shouldn't the cost of generating electricity more or less remain constant between the winter and the summer? The simple answer is usually "no".

Why?

Given that it is much hotter in the summer within the state of Texas, more air conditioners are run, for both homes and businesses. It takes more A/C power to heat the same room at the same temperature as the outside heats up, too. The A/Cs have to run longer and later to keep homes and businesses cooled off. As more electricity is needed on a household by household basis, and a business by business basis, more electricity has to be generated and placed onto the state's electricity grid. As that happens, more electricity generators need to be run to keep up with demand than in other times of the year. The generators that are forced to come on line during this period are usually more expensive to run for the provider - which is why they're not the first generators online each day. When the generation becomes more expensive, the price increase is spread down the supply chain. The Retail Electricity Provider has to pay more and the customer, ultimately, has to pay more as well.

That makes it seem as though electricity rate increases really should be part and parcel to each year's heat season. But should this always be the case? Perhaps not.

Often times, experts will speak about this cause and effect relationship and then divert on a tangent in regard to natural gas prices. Natural gas prices affect the price of electricity in a place like Texas because many of the less-used generators run on natural gas as fuel for generating the electricity. Natural gas, as opposed to coal, nuclear, or various other products also used to generate electricity within the grid, is a much more expensive and volatile product on the price side. As a for instance, last summer saw record electricity prices that correlated almost symmetrically with record natural gas prices. Heading into this summer, however, we find that as a market, natural gas prices have basically collapsed to points that we haven't seen in more than half a decade. With that as a given, can't we basically assume that prices won't rise significantly? Yes, as part of the equation, as long as natural gas prices are lower, electricity prices will be lower. This is a foundational principle to how the market functions.

But that's not the entirety of the story. Another variable within the equation is often ignored and typically, by the average trader and forecaster within the Texas market, dismissed as relevant because it is assumed to be a relative constant, is market demand for electricity. And why wouldn't it be? It's always a hot summer in Texas, right? Homes will always need to be cooled, right? Businesses will always be booming and consuming more and more energy to create more products, right?

Well, the truth to one of those questions is, it's often a hot summer in Texas, so that assumption is ok.

On the question about home being cooled, well, homes always do need to be cooled, too. And so do apartments. But what happens if the mix of homes using electricity versus apartments using electricity ever dramatically shifts? Can less people living in homes drive the overall demand for electricity within the market down? Let's think about it.

On average, home dwellers use about 1.5 times the amount of energy that is used by apartment dwellers. Overall, the residential demand within the Texas grid, in aggregate, is roughly 40% of the total electricity used. If the mix of home dwellers to apartment dwellers is historically 55% to 45% of the population within Texas, this would indicate that almost 70% of the residential electricity demand traditionally comes from home dwellers. That also means that home dwellers generally impact about 27-30% of the total demand within the Texas electricity market as whole. Let's assume the 27-30% consumed by home dwellers within the market works for the summer, which is the most likely.

Now consider the possibility that a migration within the marketplace occurs from people living in homes to people living in apartments. In recessionary times, this is usually a reality and this recession is no different. Apartment communities are nearing capacity throughout Houston and Dallas, just as foreclosures rise and people move out of homes after layoffs and payroll decreases as an act of reducing expenses. Publicly available data on this is scarce, but we can use some of the information provided recently by http://HAR.com, which covers Houston real estate sales. This shows that more than 30% less new homes were sold in the Houston area over the first quarter this year and last. They've also released data disclosing that roughly 25% less existing homes were sold in the same time period. Meanwhile, foreclosure rates continue to increase, as do apartment occupancy rate. Extrapolate that across to Dallas as well and the numbers and demand within the overall market starts to look considerably different than years past. Specifically, a shift of that nature on the residential side of electricity usage translates into a relevant decrease in overall market demand for usage. The market clearing price for electricity within the market is based on what the last electricity generator selling electricity to the market has to charge to cover its costs. If the more expensive generators are impacted by that "demand destruction", and given that since those generators are the last to be used, they are impacted, the prices are not going to see the potential exponential increase that those generators would create.

That portrays what role something as simple as a shift in dwelling type for Texas residents could do to the market.

What happens if demand destruction also exists on the business side of the market? Are businesses using less electricity today than they were a year ago in Texas?

The answer is that if demand destruction occurs on the business side, the need for excess, more expensive electricity capacity within the market would see an even sharper decrease than what we looked at on the residential end. Business usage is demonstrably higher than residential usage within the Texas market, as whole.

So are businesses using less electricity today than this time last year? Well, yes. For one, any business that has gone out of business is using less, to be sure. It is a simple fact that the market is contracting right now, which means we're experiencing negative growth today. A classic and directly related example of this situation is what's occurring on the Houston Ship Channel. As a group, this set of businesses uses more electricity than any other specific group of businesses within the state. They have to use enormous amounts of electricity to create the products, such as plastics and tires for automobiles, that they ship throughout the rest of the world. When orders for new products weaken or dry up, these businesses are forced to take action, such as extended shut downs or flat out closures of production lines or the businesses themselves. These events have occurred within the last 12 months, and they've happened across multiple plants with few plants being unscathed.

With business usage for electricity on the whole representing a net decline within the market, coupled with less residential usage for the same reasons, demand destruction is a very real part of the overall prices reflected within the market at the beginning of this summer. If the demand remains depressed compared to the past 7+ years, this often dismissed potential variable within the equation for electricity prices to the public will continue to play a big role. The end result may be so significant that prices throughout the summer don't actually rise much at all, and could ultimately wind up lower at the end of the summer than when the heat season began. With that as a possibility, if not a probability, Texans can count on continuing to see some of the lowest electricity prices within the entire country for the duration of 2009. For every Texas resident within these recessionary times, that should be considered good news.

from May 24, 2009


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Friday, November 11, 2011

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Dry Camping

!±8± The Advantages and Disadvantages of Dry Camping

One of the key advantages of RV travel is that all it takes to technically start camping is to throw the motorhome or tow vehicle into "Park." With most vehicles being highly self-sufficient - even away from the power grid and water hookups of your average campground - any stretch of land can become an impromptu campsite for the night. A secluded spot next to a stream. An empty field or a deserted parking lot. Yes, even Aunt Edna's driveway, if you're so inclined.

Such features as an onboard generator and/or inverter, LP tank(s), fresh water supply, and holding tanks make such a reality possible. That is, assuming you know what you're doing. Surely, the temptation to dry camp or boondock, where travelers camp in one way or another away from standard campsites and hookups, appeals to the gypsy spirit in many of us at some point and time. And there are other reasons, too.

Me, Myself, and I
A sense of community is always nice, but sometimes being thrown into the mix at the local campground isn't exactly what you're looking for. Larger campgrounds may swell to thousands of campers on a busy weekend; poorly laid out parks stack RVs one right on top of each other. Where did all these people come from? While no one can deny the benefits of full hookups, hot showers, game room, and mini-mart, frankly, established campgrounds are not for everybody. Even the five-star RV resorts that do everything from back in your RV to massage your feet might sometimes miss the point. You want to get away from it all, and that means blazing your own trail. Setting up the travel trailer at the secluded fishing hole. Maneuvering the motorhome through the deepest reaches of the dense forest until you find the perfect spot. Ah, now that's more like it. No sounds of idling diesels next-door, no kids playing Frisbee through your campsite. Just you, your crew, and nature. Isn't this the way it was supposed to be?

Location, Location, Location
An RV trip isn't always to popular destinations, where campsites are plentiful. Some folks, who take the second-home concept seriously, choose to set up their rig for an extended stay in a place where an established campground might not be found. For example, that fold-down camper of yours might work admirably in grandma's backyard during your lengthy visit. Best of all, the grandkids are nice and close. Or perhaps it's the part-time job that's got you working at the Christmas tree lot, volunteering at that State Park, or selling your wares at a regional art show that requires on-site living sans hookups? Patient's families have been known to "camp out" at the hospital, in order to be close to a loved one during a time of crisis. Furthermore, those whose hobbies take them far off the highways - such as motor sports enthusiasts, rock climbers, or boaters - often won't find better nightly accommodations than their RVs. Different situations call for different accommodations, and your RV is ready for any of it.

Drastic Times Call for...
The couple was absolutely dumbfounded by the no vacancy signs up and down Pennsylvania's Interstate-80. They looked everywhere, by the end of the night just hoping for any campsite, anywhere. Unfortunately, it was fall foliage season and every single place was booked. Sound familiar? It's getting late and everyone's exhausted? Somebody forgot to make the reservations and things are looking a little grim. Any RV maverick who heads for a prime tourist spot in-season knows full well how quickly campgrounds can fill up, often forcing a decision of where to beach the rig for the night. Truth is, sometimes boondocking is a necessity - even if you don't particularly like the idea of bunking down in a Wal-Mart parking lot or deserted field. If you're not going to be a stickler about making reservations, it's best to work out dry camping skills in advance - before you have to use them.

Money Woes
Compared to even a moderately priced motel, most RV parks, campgrounds - even plush RV resorts - are terrific deals. A night spent at a state or national park is cheaper still, bolstered by the kinds of bedazzling views one won't find just any old place. However, there are those of the RVing sect who say hooey to the whole notion of paying to camp. After all, they already ponied up 0,000 for the motorhome, which is the premier full-time camping machine. By their thinking, every night spent parked in the woods or at a friend's house or catching zzz's at the truck stop is money in the bank. Of course, campground owners don't much like this free-wheelin' philosophy, but you can't beat the price of a night of dry camping.

The Can-Do Spirit
Many RVers started as tent campers, so we're used to the idea of roughin' it. And just because we made the transformation from soggy sleeping bag to comfy digs doesn't mean we no longer embrace - or at least pine for - the pioneering spirit. Many of us still cuddle our inner explorer and we get a thunderous sense of pride from camping out where few motorhome tires have tread before. We're talking about a spot so rustic that not even the pricey satellite dish works. Generating your own power, carrying your own water, feasting on fresh trout or a pantry full of canned goods is a sure-fire way to restore one's swagger - regardless if it's in a ,000 truck camper or 0,000 diesel-pusher. Free camping can be found throughout many of the million acres governed of the Bureau of Land Management and National Wildlife Refugees.

Before You Go...
However, contrary to popular belief, the world is not your oyster. One cannot simply park their vehicle anywhere they please and throw out the welcome mat. There are laws to consider, etiquette to follow, and safety concerns to factor. Furthermore, different RVs offer different capabilities as far as boondocking is concerned. Many smaller towables lack the ability to generate their own power, lacking an onboard generator, inverter, or even solar power applications. Smaller fresh water tanks will limit the duration of the trip - and length of shower, for that matter - of any off-roading adventure. Is your RV up to the challenge? Are you? Here's a few things to consider before camping without a net.

Safety First
The problem with camping in Parts Unknown is just that - you just don't know. Is it safe or not? While every campground isn't necessarily Fort Knox, the reputable ones are well-lit, fenced-in, and offer the safety-in-numbers reassurance you won't get bunking at the truck stop or deepest, darkest woods. For me, every snap of a tree branch sends me into a deep, paranoid panic when parked in isolation. For others, it's all part of the natural experience. Still, one must never compromise the safety factor. If it's just a matter of spending the night before moving on in the morning, gravitate towards spots that are well-lit, fairly busy, and ideally located near the communal bond of another RV or two. Parked under a streetlight might not make for the best night's sleep you've ever had, but it does provide some assurances of safety. Moreover, make sure doors and windows are locked, possession brought inside for the night, and you know where the keys are in the case of a much-needed quick getaway. That, and a Louisville Slugger in case things ever get, ahem, interesting.

Legal Matters
While Wal-Mart has made it well-known how much they just love harboring RVers for the night, many potential landlords aren't so giving. Nor are some towns, which feel squatters may not be the best thing for the community - or the local businesses that profit from overnight guests. The fact is the land you're looking to camp on - be it in the back of a mall lot or next to a woodland stream - belongs to somebody. And that somebody probably isn't you. At the very least, one should always try to get the owner's okay before activating the slide-out and sending up the TV antennae for the big game. Otherwise, that tapping you hear on the side of the window at 4 a.m. might just be Officer Friendly looking to point you back on the highway. As a rule of etiquette, it's always nice to support a business that has allowed you to camp over for the night.

Is Your Rig Worthy?
The axiom is painful yet true: The smaller the RV, the less stuff it's got. Smaller fresh water tanks mean less aqua for drinking and washing, while miniscule holding tanks dictate fewer days spent in the wild before needing to purge. Keep this in mind before scheduling a two-week odyssey far away from civilization. As we mentioned, your vehicle may or may not have means to create electricity onboard, forcing owners to invest in a portable generator or inverter to do the work. On the flip side, a smaller unit is better when it comes to maneuvering you and your crew to more reclusive places. A camper van or truck camper is a superior off-road machine, capable of squeezing through the tight passages that a 40' motorhome or 60' worth of trailer and tow vehicle can only dream about. In short, don't write checks your RV can't cash. Know and respect your RV's limits, and plan accordingly. Moreover, what is the condition of the RV? Is everything working okay? Better be sure before you find yourself 20 miles away from a paved road with a flat tire or a dead battery. As you would before any trip, fully inspect the unit and stay on top of any preventative maintenance and routine service.

Ready, Set, Camp
Even if you never intend to spend one single, solitary moment camping away from full hookups and the predictable fun of a campground, it's still a good idea to at least know how what your RV is capable of - just in case. The best advice is to test your dry-camping skills in a safe environment. The smartest way is to get a no-hookup campsite (or get full hookups and don't use them the first night or two) to see how you do. Or just try things out in the driveway. You'll learn all-too-quickly you and your RV's learning curve. How fast does your family go through water? How much LP do you need for a weekend or more? How adept are you at cooking over a campfire if the LP gas runs out? How much can your generator handle at one time - or how good are you at conserving electricity? Ah, yes, conservation, the backbone of the dry camping experience. Here's some ways to get the most out of less.

Restore Power
If you run out of electricity, you run out of a lot. Fortunately, there are ways to keep that from happening, namely through the use of a generator or inverter to keep the batteries surging. Portable models aren't cheap, but are available to prolong your stays in the great outdoors. Otherwise, you'll need to adopt a highly disciplined approach to squeeze every bit of juice out of your batteries. Turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances when not in use. A few guilty parities are the water pump, electric step, or exterior lights, which all subtly eat up the amps. Forgo the blow dryer and air conditioner, which are big electricity-users. Park in the shade, on hot days, to keep the refrigerator from overworking, but still keeping things cool onboard. Don't keep playing with the slide-outs or spend the whole afternoon watching TV. Keep an eye on that monitor panel. You don't want the batteries to drain to zero. Remember: In a pinch, a decent-length drive can partially recharge your coach battery when readings begin to wane.

Water World
Not everyone has a 100-gallon water tank. For everyone who doesn't, it's time to conserve, considering that water is critical for cooking, cleaning, and hydrating the crew. How else are you going to make Kool-Aid? Thankfully, fresh water is pretty easy to maintain and re-supply if you should run out (Quick Mart, anyone?) Still, shorter showers (remember the in-and-out style of the "Navy" shower) and minimizing hand washing (use hand sanitizers when possible) should maintain water levels. Don't leave the water on when brushing teeth or washing dishes, either. If there are facilities nearby for showering and such, use them. And just think - the less water you use, the less goes into the holding tanks. It's a win-win. A final thought: Just because no one may be able to see you doesn't give you the right to dump the tanks during your boondocking adventures. We're on our best behavior, right? Fifty gallons worth of spewing gray and black water is no way to repay someone for using his or her property.

Pro-Propane
LP gas is a pretty hardy resource, meaning it's tough to run out if you have any decent-size tanks. However, our conservative approach should still be employed here as well. The best way to stretch the propane supply is to cook outdoors. A campfire is still the most fun and flavorful way to prepare a meal, a method that simply can't be replicated in the RV's oven no matter how you try. Snuffing out pilot light's when not in use will stretch your supply even further. Otherwise, go easy on the furnace and water heater.

Provisions
Overloading the RV is a bad thing. Running out of Mac N' Cheese 30 miles from the nearest town isn't too good, either. Dry-campers must walk the line between loading up and overloading, which is hopefully something that comes with experience. Spare canned goods, firewood, and portable cooking devices can go a long way when roughin' it - provided they don't tilt your vehicle into the overweight condition. If boondocking plans simply call for a night here and a night there, you probably won't run out of food or supplies. However, if the campout is of the epic variety, be realistic about how much of everything you might need and how easy it will be to get more. Bring extra food and water, if need be, since a hungry group quickly falls into mutiny mode. A few other possible items to include: portable grill/cooking grate, charcoal, fishing poles and tackle box, extra blankets, alkaline batteries, cell phone, first aid kit, tool kits, hatchet/saw, manual can opener, cooking tools, and bug spray. And don't head into the woods with the fuel tank on "E." Chances are your generator will munch on some of the fuel and dry camping is no time to run out of gas.


The Advantages and Disadvantages of Dry Camping

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

How to Choose the Right Chainsaw

!±8± How to Choose the Right Chainsaw

Electric chainsaws are a much newer tool than their predecessor, the gasoline powered variety which have been used in the logging industry since the 1920's. Chainsaws that are powered by electric motors are favored by many for a variety of reasons. Compared to the gasoline chainsaws, they are much lighter, smaller, and easier to manage which make the electric model much easier to use for the average person using them for yard work then the gas powered saw. Another great advantage to the electric chainsaw over the gas powered saws is that they are much more environmentally friendly as they do not put out the same emissions. The main disadvantage is power, gas powered chainsaws can be much more powerful than the electric model.

An electric chainsaw is much safer than the gasoline powered saw. They have a much lower risk for the possibly life and limb threatening kickback which occurs when the saw's bar jerks back towards the user after the end hits an obstruction. The electric saw also uses much less power than the gasoline chainsaw and this is a big part of why the kick back is at a lower risk. A disadvantage of the gas chainsaw is that you have to let the engine cool before refueling it. With the electric saw, you never have to refuel it which can save time. Electric chainsaws are much less noisy than gas powered saws. This makes them great for neighborhood use. Finally, the electric chainsaw is much easier to store as there is not the same gas and oil which would need to be drained before storing in a vertical position.

There are some downsides of the electric chainsaw compared to its gas powered option. Then biggest limitation to using electric saws is their lack of juice. A two cycle gasoline powered engine puts out much more power which comes in handy when it is time to fell some heavy loads. Gasoline powered chainsaws give more options in where you can use them as the electric saw is limited in where it can go because of its power cord. An electric chainsaw is limited in where it can be used by the length of its cord. Lastly, the special safety designs of the electric chainsaw make it more difficult to adjust, clean, or oil the parts of the chainsaw.

So before you choose which chainsaw is best for you, be sure to consider how you plan on using it. For light to medium use, especially in neighborhoods, the electric model might be right for you. If you plan on using your chainsaw for potentially larger trees and need to be able to use it in areas where there is no plug nearby, then you may want to choose a gas powered chainsaw.


How to Choose the Right Chainsaw

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