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The US Event Safety Guide has been released for public review and comment. You can download a copy today by registering or logging in to the Event Safety Alliance website. 

  

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April 1, 2013
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Ohm's Law Repealed in Texas

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Texas electricians celebrate repeal of Ohm's Law.

 

Moving quickly to reinforce the state's electrician-friendly image, lawmakers in Texas gave final approval today to repeal a law that has caused confusion for electricians in their state, especially in the Bryan-College Station area. 

 

Ohm's Law, which says that the amount of current flowing through a circuit is proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance, was repealed in the Texas House and Senate. By removing it from the books, the hope is that their electricians will no longer have to comply with the laws of nature while in Texas. 

 

The Senate voted 38-0 to repeal the measure, which also passed the House last week. The bill now goes to the governor for his signature. 

 

Senate Leader Macon Sparks, R-Useriousville, said law enforcement officials have trouble enforcing Ohm's Law, and that electricians have trouble following it. "I don't know how this law got on the books in the first place," Sparks said. "There's no congressional record of it, which makes it unconstitutional." 

 

Sparks added that since they use a different voltage and frequency outside of Texas, the law is discriminatory. "We wanted to make sure that foreigners from outside of Texas wouldn't be confused about the issue," Sparks said. 

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APT Online classes now available.

The Academy of Production Technology (APT), a global provider of tech training for the entertainment industry, has announced the launch of their new online classes available at http://bit.ly/Siv38x. The online classes are similar to the on-site classes with new added content.

"The online classes offer a lot of benefit and value because you can work through the material at your own pace on your own time," said Richard Cadena, founder of APT. "Plus, you don't have to take off work and miss a paycheck, and you don't have the travel expenses associated with attending an on-site class."

The classes are presented in short segments that are easy to follow. Each module includes a video and a short test to provide immediate feedback to measure your comprehension. There are also supplemental practice materials and supplemental videos to reinforce the learning process.

For a limited time, if you have previously attended a live training class then you are eligible to receive a 50% introductory discount. Just send an email to [email protected] and ask for the introductory offer discount code.

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