Abstract: The invention provides a method of breeding the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), wherein the black soldier flies are exposed, at least some of the time, to artificial lighting that is blue in colour.

Abstract: A method and system for providing maintenance service request information to maintenance service providers using a computer device coupled to a database includes receiving a request for maintenance service, transmitting a request for bids related to the request for maintenance service to bidder computing devices associated with a plurality of respective maintenance service providers, receiving at least one bid for access to identification information of the equipment assembly, evaluating the at least one bid with respect to predetermined evaluation parameters, selecting one of the plurality of prescreened maintenance service providers to award the bid to, notifying the selected one of the plurality of maintenance service providers of the award of the bid, receiving a payment for the award from the selected one of the plurality of maintenance service providers, and transmitting access to identification information of the equipment assembly to the selected one of the plurality of maintenance service providers.

Abstract: A thermostat capable of receiving signals transmitted by a utility provider communicating a usage rate schedule or a request for a load curtailment period, and controlling one or more systems based on the information communicated by the utility. The thermostat changes the set point for each system to the stored predetermined control set point corresponding to the current usage rate schedule period or the curtailment mode period when requested. The thermostat is further capable of discontinuing operation of one or more systems for a minimum predetermined time period following a request for a load curtailment period.

Abstract: A thermostat capable of receiving signals transmitted by a utility provider communicating a usage rate schedule or a request for a load curtailment period, and controlling one or more systems based on the information communicated by the utility. The thermostat changes the set point for each system to the stored predetermined control set point corresponding to the current usage rate schedule period or the curtailment mode period when requested. The thermostat is further capable of discontinuing operation of one or more systems for a minimum predetermined time period during following a request for a load curtailment period.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for the planning, management and execution of events that permits the event manager, client, convention personnel, and suppliers to coordinate activities and rapidly disseminate information. Preferably, the system includes a repository of information. All or portions of the information may be electronically accessed by the various parties, subject to the limitations imposed by the event manager. Real time information is provided to the parties, including the ability to observe the progress of the production of the exhibit in real time from remote locations.

Abstract: A portable system (20) for testing an electro-optical guidance assembly (22) includes an electro-optical test unit (40) with at least two sources of electromagnetic energy at different wavelengths for selectively illuminating the guidance assembly. The electro-optical test unit (40) is mounted within a frame (56) that can be part of a wheeled cart (50). The system (20) further includes one or more of: an adjustable fixture (84) for supporting a guidance assembly (22) for testing, a processor unit (42) for controlling the electro-optical test unit (40), a power supply unit (44) for providing electrical power to the electro-optical test unit (40) and the guidance assembly (22), and a leak test unit (46) for generating a vacuum in the guidance assembly (22) or for pressurizing the guidance assembly (22) with an inert gas to test for leaks.