Many in the utility industry worry that the most vulnerable part of the power system is its work force, as a wave of retirements is depleting the supply of linemen and other craftsmen who keep the lights on.

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The Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) was among the first wave of troops.

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That would force power companies to take more of their supply from green energy sources, like wave and tidal power.

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Metrics vary depending on the activity -- surfers, for example, will track the number of paddles, waves attempted and ridden, max g-force and the longest wave.

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Lord Hoffmann's blunder has cast a harsh light on Britain's highest court, and raised serious doubts about whether the Law Lords will be ready to deal with the wave of controversial cases expected after the Human Rights Act comes into force, probably next year.

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This force propels the swimmers out of the water, where they then fall forward, generating a horizontal wave.

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