Other related technologies like demand response, consumer-side controls and energy storage are expected to play an equally important role in distributed-energy networks.

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The GameCom Commander also features easily accessible controls, breakaway cords and includes a custom built durable carrying case for convenient storage and transport.

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John Catsimatidis, the New York City billionaire behind the Gristedes grocery store chain, announced on Tuesday that United Refining, which he controls, had agreed to buy a petroleum terminal with 5 million barrels of storage capacity from Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX).

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In addition to hardware that's perfect for gaming, such as stunning customized HD displays, fast Wi-Fi and large on-device storage, the Kindle Fire HD also offers HD Games, gyroscope and accelerometer for full tilt and turn controls, as well as social gaming features including group leaderboards and achievements.

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These include central station alarms to alert police when a break-in is occurring, a plan to remove valuables to a nearby fine-art storage facility or a specially constructed safe room in one's home during a hurricane or tornado, and climate controls that ensure levels of heat, cooling and humidity appropriate to works of art.

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