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In Washoe Meadows Community v. Department of Parks and Recreation (2017) 17 Cal.App.5th 277, the First District Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's decision directing the Department of Parks and Recreation and the State Park and Recreation Commission to set aside project approvals where the draft EIR analyzed five alternative projects in detail, but did ...
In a Case of First Impression, First District Court of Appeal Holds That Presentation of Five Alternatives in EIR, Without Designation of One as the 'Project,' Does Not Satisfy CEQA's Requirement for a Stable Project Description
November 30th, 2017 by Elizabeth Pollock
In Washoe Meadows Community v. Department of Parks and Recreation (2017) 17 Cal.App.5th 277, the First District Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's decision directing the Department of Parks and Recreation and the State Park and Recreation Commission to set aside project approvals where the draft EIR analyzed five alternative projects in detail, but did not identify one preferred alternative.
In 1984, the Department of Parks and Recreation acquired 777 acres of land in the Lake Tahoe Basin—608 acres of the property were designated as Washoe Meadows State Park and the remainder contained an existing golf course. Studies conducted in the early 2000s indicated that the layout of the golf course was contributing to sediment running into Lake Tahoe, which contributed to deterioration of habitat and water quality in the lake.
In 2010, the Department circulated a draft EIR to address the concerns about the golf course. The draft EIR analyzed five alternatives in equal detail, with the stated purpose of "improv[ing] geomorphic processes, ecological functions, and habitat values of the Upper Truckee River within the study area, helping to reduce the river's discharge of nutrients and sediment that diminish Lake Tahoe's clarity while providing access to public recreation opportunities …." The draft EIR did not identify one preferred alternative. In the final EIR, the Department identified the preferred alternative as a refined version of the original alternative 2, which provided for river restoration and reconfiguration of the golf course. In 2012, the Department certified the EIR and approved the preferred alternative.
Framing the issue as a question of law, the court found that the draft EIR did not "provide the public with an accurate, stable and finite description of the project," because it did not identify a preferred alternative. The court found that by describing a range of possible projects, the Department had presented the public with "a moving target," which required the public to comment on all of the alternatives rather than just one project. The court determined that this presented an undue burden on the public.
The court compared the draft EIR to County of Inyo v. City of Los Angeles (1977) 71 Cal.App.3d 185, where the court found an EIR insufficient because the project description described a much smaller project than was analyzed in other sections of the EIR. The court in Washoe Meadows found that rather than providing inconsistent descriptions like in County of Inyo, the draft EIR had not described a project at all. Thus, the court directed the Department to set aside the project approvals.
Tags: Alternatives, Baseline
Fourth District Rejects Challenge to the City of Huntington Beach's Housing Element, Applying Charter City Exemption
November 13th, 2017 by Sara Dudley
On October 31, 2017 in Kennedy Commission v. City of Huntington Beach (2017) 16 Cal.App.5th 841, the Fourth Appellate District reversed the lower court, finding for defendants on the first cause of action under state housing element, zoning, and planning laws. The court of appeal allowed plaintiffs leave to refile their third to sixth causes of actions, which had been dismissed without prejudice in the court below. A separate ruling on plaintiffs' fee award from the court below is pending.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determines each region's Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA), including each region's share of lower income housing. HCD then determines if the housing element of a general plan is compliant and reflects the agency's share of the RHNA. HCD approved Huntington Beach's general plan housing element in 2013. At the time, the majority of lower income housing was zoned for the Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan area (BECSP). Residents complained about the rapid pace of development in this area. In response, in 2015, the city amended the BECSP, cutting the amount of housing in this area by half. This resulted in a 350-unit shortfall of lower income housing for Huntington Beach. The city then sought to amend the housing element of the general plan to provide for lower-income housing in other areas of the city.
Plaintiffs, a fair housing advocacy organization and two lower-income Huntington Beach renters, filed a writ of mandate with six causes of action. The first cause of action was under state housing element law, for adopting a specific plan that was inconsistent with an approved general plan. The second cause of action was for failure to implement the general plan. The third and fourth causes of action were based on Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution, alleging that the amended BECSP was preempted by state law. The fifth and sixth causes of action were allegations of housing discrimination, for adverse impacts to racial and ethnic minorities.
In an expedited trial, the trial court found that the amended BECSP violated state housing law because it no longer complied with the general plan (plaintiffs' first cause of action). The trial court found that under Government Code section 65454, a municipality may not amend a specific plan unless the amendment is consistent with the general plan. The city, in violation of this provision, amended the specific plan without first amending the housing element to find other areas where lower income housing could be built. The BECSP amendment was void when passed and could not be enforced. The third through sixth causes of action were dismissed without prejudice. The second cause of action was not pursued on appeal.
Appellate Court Ruling
For the first time on appeal, the city raised the defense that as a charter city, Huntington Beach was exempt from requirements under Government Code sections 65860 and 65454, requiring that zoning ordinances and specific plans be consistent with the general plan. Charter cities with less than two million residents are exempt from these requirements, per Government Code 65803 (zoning) and 65700 (local planning). An exception to this exemption is when the charter city expressly states, in either its charter or by ordinance, that it intends to adopt the consistency requirement, which Huntington Beach alleged that it had not done. Therefore, the defendants argued, while they were required to provide for their share of lower income housing as determined by the RHNA, the city was permitted to amend the general plan to be compliant. To support this argument, the city moved for the appellate court to take judicial notice of the city's charter and population, providing the factual basis for the city's charter city exemption.
First, as a threshold matter, the court of appeal exercised its discretion to take judicial notice of documents that were not before the trial court, that are of substantial consequence in the determination of the action. The court chose to exercise its discretion here, because the trial court had not restricted the issues in its expedited hearing. Although this was not a justification for defendants' failure to raise the issue, this decision afforded the defendants some latitude in this regard.
As to the merits, the court found that Huntington Beach met the requirements for the charter city exemption, and that the exception to this exemption was inapplicable. First, the court found that the consistency requirement was not adopted by the city in its charter. The court then examined Huntington Beach's zoning ordinance concerning specific plans and determined that the city did not intend to adopt a consistency requirement there, either. In making this determination, the court heavily relied on its decision in Garat v. City of Riverside (1991) 2 Cal.App.4th 259. In Garat, Riverside, also a charter city, enacted two voter initiatives which changed the zoning to favor agricultural uses in specified areas, creating an inconsistency with the general plan.
In Garat, the court rejected the argument that the adoption of any specific plans, even if they were intended to be consistent with the general plan, creates either a presumption that all specific plans in the general plan area must also be consistent, or that a city has generally adopted the consistency requirement in its land use planning.
More importantly, Garat established that Government Code section 67000 exempts charter cities from local planning requirements, in virtually the same way that section 65803 exempts charter cities from the provisions requiring consistency with to specific plans, and these exemptions are strictly construed.
Turning to Huntington Beach's zoning ordinance, the city did not explicitly state that any specific plan that was not consistent with the general plan was void. The ordinance did use language concerning consistency, but fell short of expressly adopting the language of Government Code section 65454. To adopt the consistency requirement, a zoning ordinance must state that "[n]o specific plan may be adopted or amended" unless it is consistent with the general plan, or else it is void. Absent this, plaintiffs' attempt to imbue a consistency requirement in the zoning ordinance must fail, as it did in Garat.
The court also rejected plaintiffs' argument that even if the charter city exemption applied, the amended BECSP should be considered void, as violating state law. Even if the court were to accept that the BECSP violated state law, the remedy would not be to render the BECSP void. Rather, the remedy would be to grant the city time to amend its housing element. The city is already implementing this remedy. The amendment process can proceed, while leaving the amended BECSP in force.
The court noted while one may question the wisdom of creating the charter city exemption for certain aspects of land use planning, this was clearly the legislative intent.
The ruling is notable for several reasons. It set a high bar for plaintiffs in the Fourth District who are seeking to establish that a charter city has adopted specific plan consistency requirements, absent express adoption of the language of Government Code section 65454. Additionally, the city's victory may be pyrrhic. As the city conceded, and the court concurred, the general plan's housing element will ultimately require amendment to provide the city's designated share of the RHNA. While the city achieved its goal of slowing down the pace of development, plaintiffs may yet refile and potentially prevail on their claims of housing discrimination, incurring liability for the city. Finally, although the court did decide to exercise its discretion and take judicial notice of the city's charter, if it had not, the court would have had no basis for finding merit in the city's defense under the charter city exemption. By not raising this defense in trial, the city came close to forfeiting this ultimately successful defense. Therefore, municipalities would do well to note if they are a charter city, and be prepared to argue that defense where applicable in the first instance.
Tags: housing elements, Planning and Zoning Law, request for judicial notice
Sixth District Court of Appeal Upholds Trial Court's Use of Interlocutory Remand on Determination Regarding General Plan Consistency
November 1st, 2017 by Elizabeth Pollock
The Sixth District Court of Appeal held in the partially-published opinion, Highway 68 Coalition v. County of Monterey (2017) 14 Cal.App.5th 883, that general plan consistency is not a CEQA issue, and therefore mandate procedures for CEQA violations are inapplicable.
The Trial Court Proceedings
In 2012, Monterey County certified an EIR for an 11-acre shopping center project. The county's general plan requires a specific finding of "a long-term sustainable water supply," but in approving the project the board of supervisors determined only that the project had an "adequate long-term water supply." After the county approved the project, Highway 68 Coalition filed a petition for writ of mandate challenging approval of the project on both CEQA and general plan consistency grounds. The trial court rejected the CEQA claims, but issued an order of interlocutory remand to the county to clarify whether there was a long-term sustainable water supply using the specific language mandated by a general plan policy. The board of supervisors held a hearing on remand and made the specific findings required by the general plan.
Highway 68 then filed, and the court granted, a motion for leave to file a supplemental writ petition regarding the county's subsequent findings. Highway 68 argued that the county had violated procedural due process and had violated CEQA during the remand proceedings. The trial court denied Highway 68's claims, finding that the county's procedures on remand had not violated due process, and substantial evidence supported the board's findings regarding water supply. The trial court lifted the prior stay and denied the petition for writ of mandate.
On appeal, Highway 68 argued that the trial court erred in issuing interlocutory remand in a CEQA writ of mandate case; the county violated due process requirements on interlocutory remand; and the EIR's analysis of consistency with the general plan, traffic analysis, and segmentation of environmental review was insufficient under CEQA. The Court of Appeal found that because the issue of whether a proposed project is consistent with a county's general plan is not a CEQA issue, CEQA's mandate procedures do not apply. Thus, the court held that because this was a single, discrete issue of general plan consistency, which is reviewed by ordinary mandamus, the trial court did not err when it ordered interlocutory remand. In addition, the court held that Highway 68 did not meet its burden to show, based on the evidence in the record, why the board's determination was unreasonable. Thus, the court upheld the finding of general plan consistency and affirmed the trial court's denial of the petition for writ of mandate.
Tags: Findings, General Plan Consistency


As Mexico works to denationalize its oil and gas market after seven decades, billions of dollars of potential profits and opportunity are waiting to be scooped up.
However, swaths of people – mostly in Mexico -- still oppose the change, and faced with cost and political challenges, the reform could take years to materialize.
Many fear foreign direct investment will siphon money away from crucial middle-class programs and incite violence among gangs such as the Zetas heavily involved in the country's oil and gas black market.
Others fear contracts won't be negotiated properly, and that communities won't benefit since the government – not the landowner -- owns undiscovered reserves.
At the same time, the oil sector operated for close to 80 years as a national treasure; completely at the control of the Mexican government with state-owned Pemex operating a monopoly since 1938. In fact, March 18 -- the day the oil industry was nationalized that year -- has been celebrated as a national holiday for generations.
Pemex provides some 30% of the revenues of Mexico's federal government. Relinquishing that control has some Mexicans on edge, and there have been mass protests tens of thousands of people strong in the capital Mexico City fighting the reform.
Opinion polls have indicated that newly-installed Mexican President Enrique Nieto's approval ratings have fallen since passing the controversial oil reform law in December.
A more detailed framework for the reform is expected to be announced later this month.
Of course, Nieto's argument has long been that denationalization will improve the Mexican economy. And his supporters claim it's the best thing to happen to Mexico since the 1994 North America Free Trade Agreement.
Reform, they say, introduces Mexico to the global energy stage, breathing new life into the country's most profitable sector.
Foreign investment will help Mexico tap ultra-deep-water reserves and adopt advanced U.S. exploration methods, potentially helping to stem declining Mexican oil production -- down 25% from its 2004 peak to 2.5 million barrels per day, according to the Boston Consulting Group.
As production increases, more money will be funneled to state coffers in Mexico, which the government promises will provide a new source of tax-revenue in a country notoriously low taxed for much-needed improvements to run-down programs like education and public transportation.
Pemex has been unable to successfully replace maturing reserves. In fact, from 2000 through 2012, every major oil-producing region in the world added to proven reserves except for Mexico, according to BCG. That has led to a decline in Mexico's reserves to the 18th largest in the world from 12th 15 years ago.
Over the next two years, the government will erect a new framework to manage the energy industry, striking profit-sharing contracts with foreign oil companies in a bid to improve those numbers.
This is expected to provide enormous investment opportunities for oil giants in the U.S. operating just north of the border.
With 76% of Mexico's resources in deep water and shale formations, Mexico will likely try to woo contracts with energy giants like Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and BP (NYSE:BP) with extensive experience in water drilling and shale.
They'll be tapped to construct and manage new refineries, build pipeline capacity and gas storage and transport facilities.
However, reform will take time. And Maurer said widespread success is at least another decade out, with production from foreign operators likely beginning five years or so from now.
"There are huge opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico but the amount of capital needed is huge," Maurer said. Challenges such as these will "slow it down," he said.


Dispel the myth that a car ride to New York's JFK airport is quicker than a ride to the equally local Newark Airport (EWR). Continue the momentum positioning United as the leading airline carrier in the New York market.
Collect GPS traffic data in real time and display it on a digital screen comparing travel time to each airport, and do it all out on the streets of New York.
United Airlines kicked off a clever, tech savvy advertising campaign to convince NYC travelers they should fly out of its Newark hub instead of JFK Airport. Vector's development team partnered with United to adapt live traffic data technology for a digital transit display network. Thanks to the versatility of the Digital Double Deckers, it was a seamless collaboration.
Over a 6 month campaign, 4 Digital Double Deckers showcased the data live on their 27-foot LED displays, primarily targeting affluent business districts and commuter hubs including World Trade Center, Penn Station/Madison Square Garden and Columbus Circle.
We're proud to work with McGarryBowen and our media partners to launch this new and innovative technology that not only grabs the attention of New Yorkers, but helps deliver the message that Newark Liberty International is much closer and easy to get to than you think.


When it comes to comparing trucks, it can sometimes feel like an interrogation on a murder mystery. You want the truth, you want it now, and nothing is going to stop you from getting it. So although fortunately no one has been murdered, trying to find the right truck is still all about asking the right questions and separating the fact from the fiction. The 2018 Chevy Silverado vs. 2018 Toyota Tundra will be our suspects in this case, and although they both hold a motive as to why they will be the best pickup truck for you, with an eye for detail only one truth can prevail. So, let the questioning begin.
How Much Can They Tow?
Clearly, it is best to start with the important questions considering most drivers interested in a pickup truck are those who wish to tow and tow efficiently. The answer to this question clearly leans in favor of the 2018 Chevy Silverado who can confidently and safely tow a maximum of 12,500 pounds compared to the less impressive 10,200 pounds of the 2018 Toyota Tundra.
A key factor in how well that truck tows all that weight is torque. The 2018 Chevy Silverado has a max of 460 lb-ft of torque while the 2018 Toyota Tundra falls short with 401 lb-ft of torque. They also both offer 2WD or 4WD for your handling pleasure.
Even though trucks are made for towing, that doesn't mean their muscle can't also be used for acceleration. Again the answer to this question also favors the 2018 Chevy Silverado with a max horsepower of 420, while the 2018 Toyota Tundra can only manage 381 hp.
Engines are the heart of any automotive, especially a pickup; so it is essential to understand the options each truck offers.
How Would You Describe Their Appearance?
A sketch based on eyewitness reports can be the key element in solving a mystery, but when it comes to trucks, the appearance is more about personal preferences.
The 2018 Chevy Silverado can be best described and the everyday hardworking truck. The appearance of the Silverado is humble and unobtrusive giving it a down-to-earth feel that makes you feel good. That being said it still presents itself as a bold and formidable truck that won't be beaten down by anyone or anything. Just looking at the 2018 Chevy Silverado will make you feel in touch with the mighty earth and make you appreciate a hard day's work.
The 2018 Toyota Tundra in a way has an appearance that borders on obnoxious. The front is loud and proud, but the body structure as a whole is smooth and sleek, which gives off some very mixed signals. Honestly, it would have been better if they went with either bold or sleek and truly committed to it, but as it stands now, it is kind of not the most physically appealing truck on the lot.
Size is everything for a pickup truck because that is where you will learn about its towing potential as well as the number of passengers it can hold.
The 2018 Chevy Silverado allows you to choose between the typical Regular, Double, and Crew Cab with a short, standard, or long bed. The Regular Cab has two full doors, fits up to three passengers, and is ideal for towing. With this cab, you will get to choose between an 8 ft. long or 6.6 ft. regular bed. The Double Cab has two full and two half doors and will accommodate up to 5 people and can come with a long or short bed. The Crew Cab has four full doors, fits up to 6 people, and is the largest of the three options. The Crew Cab also gives you the option of a 5.6 ft. short bed.
The 2018 Toyota Tundra does not offer a regular cab option which will be a tough blow for those looking to maximize their towing capacity at a lower price point. There is a Double Cab just like in the Silverado, and a CrewMax which is comparable to the Crew Cab. That being said, the bed sizes also have unflattering limitations on them since the CrewMax only coming with a short bed and no regular bed option.
Pricing is one of the top factors people look for when buying a new vehicle so this question is a must have on the interrogation list. Again the 2018 Chevy Silverado makes a more appealing argument with a starting price that is over $3,000 less than the 2018 Toyota Tundra. The Silverado starts at $28,300 while the Tundra starts at $31,320. So if you want a better value than the Silverado is the way to go.
Safety is never up for negotiation considering how dangerous the streets can be at any moment. One must always question the safety of a truck based on how well it tested and the safety features it includes. When it comes to rating the Silverado takes it hands down, but as far as safety features both are fairly well equipped, but the Tundra does have a more impressive list of standards.
The 2018 Chevy Silverado received a glowing 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety testing. In fact, everything was perfect except for the roll overrating which received only 4-stars. The 2018 Toyota Tundra, on the other hand, received just a 4-star NHTSA safety rating.
The 2018 Toyota Tundra comes standard with a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beams, forward-collision warning, front automated emergency braking, and lane-departure warning. As for the optional features for the Tundra, you can get blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic monitoring. What it does not include is parking assist, lane keeping assist, and rear automated emergency braking.
features include Forward collision alert, front and rear park assist, lane keep assist, low speed forward automatic braking, and safety belt assurance system.
In the end, the results of the interrogation seem clear. The 2018 Chevy Silverado is a stronger overall option for a pickup truck if you desire something that is flexible and hardworking. Another case solved.


Minimum length of stay is 5 nights. Crop Over rates apply between 29th July to 12th August $195 per night. Minimum of 7 nights stay.
Minimum length of stay is 5 nights. Crop Over rates apply between 27th July to 07th August $195 per night. Minimum of 7 nights stay.
Leith Court 16 is located on the ground floor of the western side of the complex, and is a spacious and comfortable one bedroom, one bathroom apartment. There is a full size kitchen, living area, and spacious balcony, where you dine alfresco, overlooking the pool, gardens and ocean beyond. The bedroom is fully air-conditioned with a queen size bed.
Leith Court overlooks one of the most beautiful beaches on the South Coast of the island. This gated complex offers amazing ocean views from every apartment, a communal pool which was uniquely designed in the shape of a guitar and beach access which is simply two steps from the well maintained gardens. Shopping, restaurants, and the famous St. Lawrence Gap are all within walking distance.
Leith Court 16 is a beachfront home. It should be noted that beaches change their shape and size from day to day, week to week and month to month, mainly as a response to seasonal waves, currents and tides. Every effort has been made to depict the beach in front of this property, but temporary changes may occur.
I have been here several times with my wife - it's a wonderful place! We can't fault it - it's clean, accommodating and pleasant. I'll be back!
Great location! Worthing beach is quite lovely. The Leith Court Complex is very nice and supported by very nice staff who are very helpful. The property is clean and well cared for! We hope to return!
This place has continued to be the location of choice! We will return. Thanks for the great memories!
Lovely stay, we wish it was for longer! Every thing here that you need for a self catering holiday and beach so close. Hope to return!
Jodi helped us with our booking and reservation for dinner. She was super nice, helpful and went above and beyond. Danielle was our property manager, she exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Leith Court for anyone looking for a relaxing get away and Blue Sky Luxury for anyone who is looking for a hassle free vacation. All you need to do is ask and they can deliver. Thank you very much.
We were very pleased with our stay at Leith Court and in Barbados! Natalie and Melanie were a pleasure to work with and made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We cannot thank you enough and will be back again!
Had a great time, great location. Thank you - will be back.


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Surprisingly you don't need to go traveling to become a successful travel blogger! What you do need is the ability to write about places you've been in the past or even the place you live. Of course, if you're an adrenaline junkie and have visited the top 5 extreme travel destinations then you already have something to write about. The question will be whether you can stay still long enough to be a travel blogger. Here are 5 ways you can become a successful travel blogger this year, perhaps you can even be in the top 15 travel bloggers next year!
Whether you've been to a destination or not you will probably not have seen everything it has to offer. You can glean many additional facts from books and blogs that have already been written. This will help you to put together a unique travel blog. You also need to read about marketing and any other books that appear relevant to your field. You can get inspiration from a book and learn the writing styles that work.
You may be daunted by the number of travel blogs already in existence. However, it's not the number that matters, it's how well written they are. When creating your travel blog you should always write about a place with a unique angle and take the time to be grammatically correct. This will help to make your blog stand out from the rest. Of course, any facts you quote must be accurate. You should be aware that 80% of travel planning is completed through the web with 33% of people looking to travel blogs for advice.
You can't make money without investing some. Get the professionals to design your logo, build your site, even create video content for you and look for the best website hosting. They are the experts for a reason and your blog will appear much more professional thanks to their efforts. This will translate into consumer confidence and customers. You may be surprised at how much a little investment can help your travel blog to grow and reach the desired audience.
Competition isn't an issue if you are consistently offering quality writing and something that the other travel bloggers aren't. However, the more you narrow down your niche the lower the level of competition. This will make it easier to attract people who are genuinely interested and who are likely to buy your product/service.
You can build a following create fantastic posts about the amazing places you've visited. However, to generate extra funds and make travel blogging your job, you also need to consider monetarizing your blog. This can be done through paid ads, affiliate links or by selling your own product; which could be an e-book or a travel souvenir/map.
While you can make money from sponsored content and potentially get paid to visit places, creating a successful blog this ay will leave you in charge and flexible. Don't forget, people want an independent, local feeling view of a destination; that's why they are coming to your travel blog and not the massive companies; they need to feel connected to you and your experiences; this will help them to believe that the same thing can happen to them.
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If you're shopping for a dishwasher for the first time in a few years, you're in for a treat. "You won't be buying a white box like our parents did; there are just so many more options out there today that it's really fun to shop for dishwashers," says Diane Ritchey, editor of Home Appliance magazine.
The models available today can do just about everything but decide whose turn it is to do the dishes. A few of the most publicized wonder washers include Asko's Encore, which "hand washes" the finest crystal; the double Dishdrawer by Fisher & Paykel that lets you mix delicate crystal and heavily soiled baking dishes; and KitchenAid's briva in-sink dishwasher, which runs a small load in half the time.
Other new features aren't as ballyhooed but are favorable nonetheless. For example, most models now include taller tubs, says T.J. Schwebach, a sales professional at the Furniture and Appliancemart Superstore in Stevens Point, Wis. "The dimensions outside the dishwasher are the same, but the tub inside has gotten taller and you can put taller pots, pans and platters in a load."
Touch pads, too, are a big thing on middle- and high-end dishwashers, says Schwebach. "They look nicer than the dials of old and are more reliable," he says. "Since they have fewer moving parts, they're easier to service."
Ritchey, who has written for the appliance trade for more than eight years, says noise level is coming to mean more and more to dishwasher consumers, in part because of the trend towards entertaining right in the kitchen or making it part of a "great room" where the family congregates.
"When the kitchen's the hub room, you don't want to hear the dishwasher grinding away," she says. "And it's great if you can run the dishwasher in the middle of the main course with people right in the other half of the great room."
Schwebach recommends several Bosch Appliance models for their quietness. "Other super-quiet models come from KitchenAid and Fisher & Paykel," he says, "and almost all models now have more insulation so they make less noise during operation than in days of old."
Other trends that Appliance Today editor Ritchey has observed include people buying 18-inch and countertop dishwashers if they live in small spaces or want a second dishwasher for the times they don't have a full load. People are also matching the dishwasher's exterior to their cabinetry with wooden panels.
"The seamless look is popular, but some people like to see their appliances," she says. "In Europe right now the dishwashers in light, bright colors and patterns are popular because they're eye-catching."
The increasing number of homeowners who want cooking spaces worthy of a chef means more units come with stainless steel exteriors, says Schwebach. "The stainless steel exteriors are more popular than colors with people who want a professional look, but they tend to run $150-$200 more."
Whether you consider so much choice and innovation fun or mind-boggling, Ritchey is confident the average consumer can choose a suitable dishwasher. "You'll need a pro to install it and make sure it fits properly, but if you take the time to make educated decisions, you'll do just fine," she says.
The energy cost of a dishwasher will be posted right on the side and should be taken into consideration, Ritchey advises. "An energy efficient dishwasher saves both electricity and water, and that can add up to quite a bit over the life of the washer."
If you live in a family group and eat at home a lot, you may be able to save by purchasing one of the models like Samsung's Tall Tub that can accommodate a large load and is super-quiet, to boot.
"When you live in a small space, or alone, or don't run the dishwasher at least once a day, you may do better with one of the smaller models that won't waste water even if you're only washing three or four plates," says Ritchey. One example is the Danby 18-inch portable dishwasher.
Check the arms on the bottom of the dishwasher and try to opt for a model that has stainless steel, says Schwebach. "They tend to be sturdier, have bigger holes and generate better water pressure so you don't use as much water to get the dishes clean," he says.
The Maytag Jetclean III was the world's first dishwasher to include a third rack and other manufacturers have followed suit. The extra level is a good thing to have if you entertain or use a lot of utensils, says Ritchey. "If you stack cutlery on that third rack, it's a little cleaner and easier to unload."
For other people, adjustable racks like the ones featured on the Kenmore 24-inch Built-In UltraWash Dishwasher make more sense than an extra rack, since you can move them to accommodate larger pots and pans one day and reposition them to hold dozens of plates or bowls the next.
Lots of consumers think that the increasingly popular Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawer looks cool and is environmentally friendly, but that it won't hold much. "That's a huge myth," says Ritchey. "It holds just as much inside as the tall tub models and it has two other big advantages: no bending over to load and unload the bottom rack, and it's very energy efficient."
One feature that Schwebach would prefer not to do without is the Soil Sensor. "This feature checks the water after every phase of rinsing or washing, no matter what cycle you selected. If it senses that the dishes are clean after three parts of the wash cycle, it will move straight to the dry cycle, even if you selected the six-part cycle."
Frigidaire and KitchenAid feature dishwasher models that activate Soil Sensor automatically while some Maytag models include an option to select Soil Sensor on a given load, says Schwebach.
Just about any new feature in a dishwasher is going to cost more, sometimes a lot more. That's when you need to get out a calculator and a calendar.
"The average dishwasher lasts from nine to 12 years, so you'll have that long to recover your investment," says Schwebach. "Most of the time it makes more sense to pay more for the more energy efficient model or any feature that you'll really rely on."


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The official relations between France and Trinidad and Tobago were forged very soon after the independence of the country in 1962, the date at which we opened an embassy. It was preceded by a French presence for two centuries that left an important mark historically, culturally and linguistically.
Even today, many places have kept their original French names and the local Creole or "patois" still spoken in different areas, has kept its French lexical base, while many Trinidadian families with true French surnames claim French ancestry originating from neighbouring islands dating back to the 18th century. Trinidad's carnival, the flagship event in the cultural life of the entire region, dates back to festive practices imported by French immigrants during that time.
Since 1962, our relationship with Trinidad and Tobago has developed and become enriched from the action undertaken in the cultural, educational and linguistic spheres by the Alliance Française of Port of Spain, present in the capital since 1950. French companies have also contributed to the surge in bilateral relations and helped Trinidad and Tobago in its development, notably in the key areas of its economy such as the energy sector, construction, infrastructure and port activity. Our political relations have been marked by the visit in 2009 of the then President of the Republic, Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy, on the occasion of the Commonwealth Summit held in Port of Spain.
The close proximity of our Caribbean territorial collectivities have also allowed for the development of partnerships locally: since 1989 the city of San Fernando in Trinidad and Tobago has been twinned with the town of Trinité in Martinique, while our collectivities of Saint Barthélémy, French Guyana, represented by our embassy, and Guadeloupe, Martinique and Saint Martin on their own name, sit as associate members of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) whose headquarters are located in Port of Spain.
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There's no WiFi in the forest, but we promise, You will find a better connection!
The reason we love full day tours is that we get a chance to show you the best of the best in just one day! We won't overburden your schedule, we will just make sure that you see the best Rovaniemi has to offer.
See the rare arctic animals in the wonderful Ranua Zoo, spend some time shopping, and finish the evening in a relaxing Finnish sauna followed by an open fire Dinner. If you're looking for a traditional Lappish day trip this tour is a perfect fit for you.
The reason we love full day tours is that we get a chance to show you the best of the best in just one day! We won't overburden your schedule, we will just make sure that you see the best Rovaniemi has to offer. See the rare arctic animals in the wonderful Ranua Zoo, spend some time shopping, and finish the evening in a relaxing Finnish sauna followed by an open fire dinner. If you're looking for a traditional Lappish day trip, this tour is a perfect fit for you.
We will pick you up at your hotel or apartment and head out to Ranua Zoo, the northernmost zoo in the world! Entrance fees are included in the price, so all you have to do is sit back and relax for one hour until it's time to meet the animals. The zoo is located in the Ranua Wildlife Park, where animals feel like home. Here you can see arctic foxes, polar bears (the only ones in Finland), minks, otters, geese and 50 other northern animal species.
We will take time to meet the animals and walk approximately 2.5km through magical Lappish forest. Just as we start to get chilly, we will head to the cozy restaurant to enjoy delicious lunch. After lunch, our professional local guide will help you get around and show you the best souvenir shops and places where you can buy authentic Lapland products.
We continue our Lappish wilderness experience by taking you to the traditional wood-burning sauna. The trip to our private forest Sauna will take no more than 45 minutes.
Once we get there we will teach you how to fire up a Finnish sauna and how to make the most of your magical time in the North. Part of the joy of sauna is the cutting of wood for the kiuas (heater). The healthful exercise in addition to sauna gives a more desirable löyly (steam) as well as muscular stimulation. Building the fire increases the pleasure of sauna. Kiuas, or heater, the heart of Finnish sauna, and that it characteristically gives each sauna its own personality.
Once the sauna is ready it's your time to relax. After a few minutes in the sauna, it's time to jump in the private Arctic lake to cool down. Then, you repeat the whole process again. Interchanging warm and cold intervals has many health benefits.
Whether it's your first time in the sauna, or you're used to blowing off some steam, what we have here is once in a lifetime experience.
Lakes in Finland are frozen quite a long time in a year: in Lapland usually seven, in Central Finland five and in Southern part of the country at least four months. But this is not a barrier to winter swimming - we have an ice hole ready for your! Our guides will tell you how to do this procedure in the safest way!
Health is a most important gift. It is a becoming more and more evident that sauna bathing is a necessity rather than a luxury or status symbol. The Finnish sauna stimulates the flow of blood through every vessel is the body and accelerates the excretion of poisonous wasters from the body in the form of sweat. Heat and cooling, washing and relaxation, health and safety, moderation and personal convenience – all these are important considerations when visiting this tour!
Traditional Finnish firewood Sauna have an invigorating, rejuvenating, and tempering effect, while cleansing the body, refreshing the spirit and giving the feeling of complete well-being which is always the result of a good sauna session.
Once the hot and cold sauna experience is done it's time to cuddle up in the cottage and help yourself to some tasty Blazed salmon cooked over an open fire.


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Spectral decomposition, to this day, still remains the main analytical paradigm for the analysis of EEG oscillations. However, conventional spectral analysis assesses the mean characteristics of the EEG power spectra averaged out over extended periods of time and/or broad frequency bands, thus resulting in a "static" picture which cannot reflect adequately the underlying neurodynamic. A relatively new promising area in the study of EEG is based on reducing the signal to elementary short-term spectra of various types in accordance with the number of types of EEG stationary segments instead of using averaged power spectrum for the whole EEG. It is suggested that the various perceptual and cognitive operations associated with a mental or behavioural condition constitute a single distinguishable neurophysiological state with a distinct and reliable spectral pattern. In this case, one type of short-term spectral pattern may be considered as a single event in EEG phenomenology. To support this assumption the following issues are considered in detail: (a) the relations between local EEG short-term spectral pattern of particular type and the actual state of the neurons in underlying network and a volume conduction; (b) relationship between morphology of EEG short-term spectral pattern and the state of the underlying neurodynamical system i.e. neuronal assembly; (c) relation of different spectral pattern components to a distinct physiological mechanism; (d) relation of different spectral pattern components to different functional significance; (e) developmental changes of spectral pattern components; (f) heredity of the variance in the individual spectral pattern and its components; (g) intra-individual stability of the sets of EEG short-term spectral patterns and their percent ratio; (h) discrete dynamics of EEG short-term spectral patterns. Functional relevance (consistency) of EEG short-term spectral patterns in accordance with the changes of brain functional state, cognitive task and with different neuropsychopathologies is demonstrated.


Increasing pollution level has influenced the automotive industry manufacturers to develop eco-friendly transports for commuting. Mainly, governments and other ruling authorities have taken up efforts in implementing regulations with regards to pollution. Also, they are contributing towards increasing adoption of bicycles as public transport, which in turn is expected to expand growth of the global market. Apart from this, there is increasing usage of bicycles amongst the health-conscious consumers, which is likely to contribute significantly towards production sales of bicycles.
A recent report anticipates that the global market for bicycle components will expand at a moderate 4.3% CAGR during the forecast period, 2017-2026, to touch an evaluation of over US$ 6,700Mn by 2026-end. Companies namely Hero cycles, SRAM Corporation, Specialised bicycle components, Campagnolo, Shimano, Inc, Accell Group N.V. and Avon Cycles Ltd. amongst others will observe a substantial growth worldwide. Leading companies are concentrating on marketing strategies such as product developments and expanding their product portfolio.
SRAM Corporation launches new DUB for their mountain bike bottom brackets and bike cranks. This new durable unified bottom bracket increases the durability of bottom brackets and simplifies the lineup as well. Apart from this, the revamp of XX1 crankset has led to decrease in its weight by 80grams and is considered as the lightest choice in the market. The notable change is the 28.99mm spindle, meant for entire mountain bike cranks. The two 24mm and 30mm diameter spindles together with a series of the bottom bracket bearing capacities. The new DUB provides four bottom brackets and one spindle diameter, which helps in filling the entire existing frame standards.
The new durable unified bottom brackets contain more seals compared to standard models. This change is brought for keeping the contaminants such as dirt and water out from entering in the bearings. The advanced weather bearing has been changed to metal cups as they suit well on the press fit bottom bracket.
Hero Cycles in India is planning to consolidate its existing electric pedal assisted bicycle (EPAC) series 'Lectro', from four to twenty products by end of the fiscal year. Immense efforts are taken by the company along with heavy investments in research and development for producing innovative series of products in India. Hero Cycles is also working on engaging into meetings with prominent technology giants in electric pedal assisted bicycle category.
Manufacturers can focus on the EPAC segment of the company as it has plans for expansion at an aggressive pace. Furthermore, leading commuter trends have declared that on an average basis, daily commuting distance covered by an Indian commuter is merely 0-15km. For the same reason, the usage of electric bicycles is highly recommended, as it is also available at an affordable price, which in turn can become the best practical choice for transport as well. Governments of several regions are also planning to provide subsidies for EPACs, which is expected to be the major change for the global population. However, Hero Cycles is expected to observe a tremendous growth in the forthcoming years as there is increasing demand from the youth for thrilling, convenient, safe and practical E-cycle for commuting purposes.


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Barry completed a degree in economics and a Masters in Behavioural Economics which gave him insight into how organisations make decisions in the commercial world. He's applied that insight to his career, starting out in consulting to gain experience in various industries. Barry also holds an MBA, which he completed while working full time at ANZ, so he's no stranger to the work-life balance struggle.
Moving to ANZ from consulting allowed him to see change management from the other side. "In consulting, you're often brought in when a problem's been understood, and you're often leaving before the impact has actually fully played out. In industry, you get to see both sides of it, and that's where my experience in embedding change in organisations really came through," he shares.
Barry's expertise spans consumer banking and wealth channel transformation, and he consistently delivers sustainable change in large distributed workforces. It's the latter skill that he's sharing with our students as an Industry Guest Lecturer in change management.
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Leadership's attitude can make or break a change, and Barry says that the biggest impact on change comes from the engagement of the immediate line manager. If that line manager is supporting the change and enabling their staff to use the toolkits that are available, it has a higher likelihood of success than if they're undermining the change.
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With the Fourth Industrial Revolution well on its way, Barry is optimistic about the future of work. The ability to manage people through change has never been more important, but he believes that it's all to positive effect.
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There are so many superhero shows out these days, it's very easy for one to get lost in the mix. I'm bound and determined not to make Robert Kirkman's Invincible on Amazon Prime one of them, because this show is the perfect show for '90s kids who love heroes.
Invincible is somehow both the show I would've made sure never to miss when I'd get home from middle school and also a primetime-worthy superhero drama, which I'm enjoying throughout Season 1 so far. This series is incredible in a way we haven't really seen with more recent hero shows, and perhaps, only something '90s kids will understand.
Invincible Evokes The Style Of Some Of The Most Iconic Animated Hero Shows
Part of the charm that immediately roped me in on Invincible was the fact it immediately felt very familiar. Though I wasn't familiar with the source material or the heroes, the general animation and tone of the show evoked the style of some of the best animated superhero series of my youth.
Though it really has the energy of Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, Invincible definitely feels like I'm watching an episode of Batman Beyond. Mark Grayson has that Terry McGinnis energy all over him, with the occasionally over-confident hero who's somehow unable to carry that confidence into his high school life. There are also shades of many other iconic heroes throughout this series, though obviously not quite like the characters they're inspired by.
Additionally, with one glaring exception, the episodes of Invincible follow the same beats and feel of the average animated adventure a '90s kid would've enjoyed back in the day. I think it's definitely because the show leans pretty hard on a complicated romance in which his significant other doesn't know he's a hero. There are a lot of typical hero tropes in Invincible, though, which may be a large part of what makes this series feel so familiar.
Invincible Is A Concept That Would've Fit Perfectly In The Late '00s Era
When I saw Invincible is centered on a hero whose father is the Superman of their world, I was stunned the concept hadn't been done in superhero animation before. At least, not on the level in which the son is the heir to the title and is mentored by his father along the way.
While it won't take long to learn, the relationship of Mark and his father, Nolan, is a little more complex than just father and son. After all, being a hero is a lot more complicated, and few can really understand the responsibility of putting the lives of millions over those closest to you. I certainly can't, because I'm still struggling to fully understand what Omni-Man's deal is.
Invincible Retains The Energy Of A Classic Series While Aging Up With Its Audience
One problem I've had trying to revisit shows like Teen Titans and Static Shock is that while they still have a place in my heart, they're no longer stories meant for me. There's always that moment or two in an episode where you're swiftly reminded, "Oh yeah, this is a show for kids," and that can suck the fun out of it a bit.
This isn't the case in Invincible, which may fool viewers with the type of show it is in Episode 1. Of course, those that finish the episode will get a jarring, violent display of why this isn't a show that any child should watch, though, for me, it makes it so much better. This is the type of action I want to see, and was what took this show to the next level for me.
What's most impressive about Invincible is that it's able to tackle complex, mature situations while retaining its identity of a classic animated superhero series from my youth. Usually, a show like The Boys will go full-tilt on the violence and kind of center the whole show around its darkness and grit. What makes Invincible work is that it exists in both spaces and occasionally pulls them together in a way that never feels forced. It's magical, really, and I'm not quite sure how it works so well, but it does.
The Voice Cast Is Packed With Familiar Names
It doesn't take long into watching Invincible before one will recognize the voice of some very famous actors. When it comes to voice talent, Invincible is absolutely stacked with actors like J.K. Simmons, Steven Yeun, Jason Mantzoukas, and Gillian Jacobs, just to name a few. Yeun isn't the only alumni of The Walking Dead along for the ride either, as Lauren Cohan, Sonequa Martin-Green, Lennie James, Ross Marquand, Chad Coleman, and Michael Cudlitz are also featured.
While I'll admit I was slightly disappointed that Invincible didn't go the route of casting the series with a ton of classic DC voice actors like Kevin Conroy, Michael Rosenbaum, and Tara Strong, there are a few surprises in the star-studded voice cast. In fact, it won't take long at all for viewers to hear the Mark Hamill cameo in the first episode, even though he's not playing a clown.
There Are More Twists Than You Can Shake A Stick At
Remember that arc in Teen Titans where Robin ended up working for Slade? Invincible has a few of those types of twists like that but amplified to a level I can't possibly do justice to with words. That's probably thanks in large part to Robert Kirkman, who, after launching successful comics and television shows like The Walking Dead, knows a thing or two about building suspense and delivering on action.
I can't really sit here and say the twists in Invincible are something on a level that hasn't been seen in a superhero series before, but definitely not the type of twist I'd expect in the average animated series. That's definitely thanks in large part to the fact the Amazon Prime series is more serialized than the average superhero animated series, which makes it a bit easier to pack some twists in when the story isn't so episodic.
The only unfortunate part of the twists so far (for me personally) is that the weekly release schedule is too slow for my curiosity. Season 1 has 8 episodes total, and there are over a hundred issues of Invincible just waiting for me to track down and read. I really want to finish Season 1 spoiler-free, though there's no guarantee I can make it the next few weeks without having read at least half of those issues. Then again, it's not like Robert Kirkman stayed 100% faithful to The Walking Dead comics when making that adaptation, so maybe it's OK to read a few comics?
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Throughout the past week, we brought you a complete list of five top watch brands that are sponsors of international football teams as the World Cup officially started. We also brought you details of Hublot's role as Official Timer. Today, we begin to move a step further into the incredible world of who's who in…
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Dubey & Schaldenbrand, with workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, unveils its newest Element series of timepieces (as part of its Grand Shar collection). The very avant-garde and exceptionally clean-loing chronograph watches – created in a limited edition of just 16 pieces — combine 18-karat rose gold with advanced physical vapor deposition (PVD). Each watch features…
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FIFA World Cup 2014 and Maurice Lacroix Watches
Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix is the Official Watch Partner, FC Barcelona. The brand is producing a collection of affordable "fan's" Swiss-made Maurice Lacroix watches, a luxurious "player's" watch, and a sophisticated "executive" mo. We are all anxiously awaiting images and will bring them to you as soon as they are available.
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Ein Heizwiderstand ist ein Widerstand, der den Zweck hat, elektrische Energie in thermische Energie (Wärme) umzuwandeln.

Aufbau
Ein Heizwiderstand als Bauteil einer Widerstandsheizung ist in seiner einfachsten Ausführung ein Metalldraht, auch Heizleiter genannt. Zum Heizen mittels Joulescher Wärme siehe auch Elektrowärme.

Selbst schlecht leitende Metalle ergeben meist eine große erforderliche Drahtlänge, um mit gängigen Spannungen (zum Beispiel 230 V Netzspannung) nicht zu überhitzen, daher wendelt man die Drähte oft oder legt sie in Mäanderform.

Werden Halbleiter wie zum Beispiel Siliziumcarbid oder Graphit als Heizleiter verwendet, sind die Heizelemente kompakter aufgebaut und haben die Gestalt von Stäben oder Rohren. Siehe auch Globar.

Heizwendeln werden, wenn sie nicht frei liegen können, in isolierende Formteile eingelegt oder z. B. mittels Sand bzw. Zement in Metallrohren oder -platten fixiert. Mit Drähten oder Bändern umwickelte Isolierkörper oder Rohre finden sich z. B. im Lötkolben oder im Toaster.

Die Form und Einbettung hängt auch von der Art der Wärmeübertragung (Wärmestrahlung, Wärmeleitung oder Konvektion) ab.

Je nach Anwendung werden Heizpatronen (zylindrische Metallhülse als Gehäuse mit einer Heizwendel innen), Heizbänder, Heizmanschetten, Heizmatten oder Heizregister (Heizdrähte geben die Wärme direkt an die vorbeiströmende Luft ab) gefertigt. Elektrische Heizkörper verteilen die aus einer Widerstandsheizung stammende Wärme mittels Wärmeleitung auf eine große Fläche oder z. B. mittels Konvektion auf ein großes Volumen (Ölradiator).

Prinzip
Die Wärme wird erzeugt, indem ein leitfähiges Material von Strom durchflossen wird und sich durch die Joulesche Wärme  erhitzt. Prinzipiell lässt sich jeder stromdurchflossene Metalldraht für diesen Zweck verwenden, jedoch wählt man Stoffe und Legierungen, die eine besonders hohe Temperatur erreichen können, ohne zu schmelzen oder zu oxidieren. Der spezifische Widerstand sollte möglichst hoch sein, um kürzere Heizleiter einsetzen zu können. Zweckmäßig ist zudem ein möglichst geringer positiver Temperaturkoeffizient (Metalllegierungen auf Basis Eisen, Nickel, Chrom, Kobalt) oder sogar ein negativer Temperaturkoeffizient des spezifischen elektrischen Widerstandes (Halbleiter wie SiC oder Graphit). Dadurch wird lokale Überhitzung vermieden.

Die Wärmeleistung ist nach dem ohmschen Gesetz abhängig vom Widerstandswert (abhängig vom spezifischen Widerstand des Materials, dessen Querschnitt und Länge) und dem elektrischen Strom und damit abhängig von der angelegten Spannung. Der Stromfluss darf dabei nicht so hoch werden, dass die Schmelztemperatur des Leitermaterials oder die Grenztemperatur des Isolierträgers erreicht wird.

Zur Leistungssteuerung können mehrere Widerstände parallel oder in Serie geschaltet werden, siehe z. B. Siebentaktschaltung bei Kochplatten.

Materialien
Als Material werden meist spezielle Heizleiterlegierungen oder Widerstandslegierungen (DIN 17471) aus austenitischen CrFeNi-Legierungen oder ferritischen CrFeAl-Legierungen verwendet, die einen über weite Temperaturbereiche annähernd konstanten spezifischen elektrischen Widerstand besitzen, einen besonders hohen Schmelzpunkt haben (z. B. Wolfram für Glühwendeln bei Abwesenheit von Sauerstoff) oder resistent gegenüber Oxidation an Luftsauerstoff sind (z. B. Kanthal und Nickel-Eisen-Legierungen). Die hohe Temperaturbeständigkeit dieser Materialien beruht auf der Ausbildung einer schützenden Oxidhaut auf der Oberfläche.

Halbleitende Materialien wie Siliziumkarbid, Molybdändisilicid und Graphit haben einen bei Temperaturerhöhung sinkenden Widerstand und können daher oft nicht ungesteuert betrieben werden.

Heizwendeln werden sowohl freitragend als auch um einen hitzebeständigen Kern gewickelt oder in elektrisch isolierende Materialien gebettet verwendet. Isoliermaterialien sind zum Beispiel Porzellan, Glas, Quarzglas, Glimmer, Schamotte, Steatit (Elektroporzellan) oder Steinwolle.

Anwendungsbeispiele
 Elektroherde zur Speisenzubereitung
 Elektrische Durchlauferhitzer zur Wassererwärmung
 Elektrische Lötkolben haben eine zylindrische Heizpatrone mit einer gewendelten Heizwicklung im Inneren oder ein selbstregelndes Heizelement (Kaltleiter oder PTC-Widerstand)
 Tauchsieder und Heizelemente in Wasserkochern sowie in Back- und Grillgeräten bestehen aus einem Rohr und einem gewendelten, gegen das Rohr isolierten Heizleiter im Inneren
 elektrische Fußbodenheizungen
 Heizelemente von Folienschweißgeräten haben ein flaches isoliertes Heizband
 Heizlüfter, Wäschetrockner, Heißluftpistolen und Haartrockner haben im Luftstrom eines Ventilators Heizwendeln oder Heizregister, teils auch frei gespannte Heizdrähte, oft aber auch metallisch gekapselte Heizwiderstände.
 Xerox-Kopierer und Laserdrucker verwenden Heizstäbe ähnlich einer Halogenglühlampe oder auch Dickschicht-Heizwiderstände zum Fixieren
 Thermodrucker in Faxgeräten oder Registrierkassen besitzen eine Zeile aus einzeln steuerbaren kleinen Widerstandselementen
 Elektrische Öfen für hohe Temperaturen besitzen Heizstäbe aus Siliziumcarbid
 mittels Stromdurchfluss beheizte Schiffchen zum Bedampfen bestehen oft aus Wolfram-Blech

In Schaltschränken, Schaltanlagen und anderen Geräten für Außeneinsatz, aber auch in Elektroboilern werden Heizwiderstände mit einem Thermostat (Temperaturschalter) kombiniert. Zum Frostschutz oder in Schaltschränken werden oft selbstregelnde Heizwiderstände (bestehen aus einem oder enthalten einen Kaltleiter) verwendet.

Ebenfalls auf Widerstandsheizung beruht die Induktive Erwärmung. Hier bildet das zu erwärmende Gut in Form einer Kurzschlussspule (Wirbelstrom) den Heizwiderstand.

Folgende Verfahren nutzen ebenfalls Stromwärme bei Stromfluss im zu erwärmenden Gut:
 Bei der Herstellung von Aluminium durch Schmelzflusselektrolyse im Hall-Héroult-Verfahren wird ein Teil der hohen Stromstärke (bis zu 330.000 Ampere) dazu benötigt, die Schmelztemperatur der Aluminiumoxid-Kryolith-Schmelze durch Widerstandsheizung aufrechtzuerhalten
 Schmelz-Reduktionsöfen zur Erschmelzung von Produkten für das Hüttenwesen.

Wirkungsgrad
Ein Heizwiderstand hat prinzipiell einen Wirkungsgrad von 100 Prozent, jedoch kommt unter Umständen nur ein geringer Teil der erzeugten Wärme am Zielobjekt an. Der Wirkungsgrad hängt daher stark von der verwendeten Bauform und vom Einsatzzweck ab. Ein Tauchsieder oder Wasserkocher erzeugt ungenutzte Wärme lediglich zu seiner eigenen Erwärmung bzw. zur Erwärmung des Topfes, er hat einen Wirkungsgrad von ca. 90 Prozent. Eine Kochplatte im Elektroherd, deren Heizwendel in eine Metall- und Keramikkonstruktion eingebettet ist, hat eine wesentlich größere Wärmekapazität, so dass ein nicht unbeachtlicher Teil der eingesetzten Energie nicht der Erwärmung der Speisen dient. Ein weiterer Teil der Wärmeleistung geht zudem durch Wärmeleitung in die Herdfläche über.

Vor allem aber bleibt bei dieser Betrachtung der Wirkungsgrad bei der Erzeugung der elektrischen Energie aus Primärenergie unberücksichtigt, obwohl er bei Wärmekraftwerken weit unter 50 % liegt. Die Wirkungsgrade von Heizgeräten berücksichtigen jedoch lediglich die Umwandlung von elektrischer Energie in genutzte Wärme. Trotz des hohen Wirkungsgrades einer elektrischen Heizung handelt es sich somit um eine sehr ineffiziente und teure Art der Wärmeerzeugung. Sie wird daher im Allgemeinen auf Fälle beschränkt, bei denen kein anderer Energieträger benutzt werden kann.

Literatur
Fachbücher
 Hans Fischer: Werkstoffe in der Elektrotechnik. 2. Auflage. Hanser, München / Wien 1982, ISBN 3-446-13553-7
 Günter Springer: Fachkunde Elektrotechnik. 18. Auflage. Europa-Lehrmittel, Wuppertal 1989, ISBN 3-8085-3018-9
 Adolf Senner: Fachkunde Elektrotechnik. 4. Auflage. Europa-Lehrmittel, Wuppertal 1965, .

Fachbroschüren und Fachartikel
 Dieter Brockers: Lexikon Widerstände. Gino Ese Elektrotechnische Fabrik, Bonn 1998 / 2006.

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Widerstand
Elektrowärmegerät