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Availability In reliability engineering, the term availability has the following meanings:\n\nThe degree to which a system, subsystem or equipment is in a specified operable and committable state at the start of a mission, when the mission is called for at an unknown, i.e. a random, time.
High availability High availability (HA) is a characteristic of a system which aims to ensure an agreed level of operational performance, usually uptime, for a higher than normal period.\nModernization has resulted in an increased reliance on these systems.
Availability heuristic The availability heuristic, also known as availability bias, is a mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a given person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method or decision. The availability heuristic operates on the notion that if something can be recalled, it must be important, or at least more important than alternative solutions which are not as readily recalled.
Not Available Not Available is the second studio album (released as the fourth) by the Residents, recorded in 1974. The album was allegedly meant to only be released once its creators completely forgot about its existence (adhering to their "Theory of Obscurity," in which an artist's purest work is created without an audience) - however, due to ongoing delays in the release of Eskimo, Not Available was released to supply the demand for new Residents material, given their unexpected critical and commercial success following the release of the Duck Stab EP.\n\n\n== History ==\nIt is said that the lyrics and themes of Not Available arose from personal tensions within the group, and that the project began as a private psychodrama before being adapted into a possible operetta.
Route availability Route Availability (RA) is the system by which the permanent way and supporting works (bridges, embankments, etc.) of the railway network of Great Britain are graded. All routes are allocated an RA number between 1 and 10.
Continuous availability Continuous availability is an approach to computer system and application design that protects users against downtime, whatever the cause and ensures that users remain connected to their documents, data files and business applications. Continuous availability describes the information technology methods to ensure business continuity.In early days of computing, availability was not considered business critical.
Clayton Homes Clayton Homes (or Clayton) is the largest builder of manufactured housing and modular homes in the United States. It is owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.Clayton Homes' corporate headquarters are in Maryville, Tennessee.
Mobile home A mobile home (also known as a house trailer, park home, trailer, or trailer home) is a prefabricated structure, built in a factory on a permanently attached chassis before being transported to site (either by being towed or on a trailer). Used as permanent homes, or for holiday or temporary accommodation, they are often left permanently or semi-permanently in one place, but can be moved, and may be required to move from time to time for legal reasons.
Manufacturing Manufacturing is the creation or production of goods with the help of equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of secondary sector of the economy.
Manufactured housing Manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile homes in the United States) is a type of prefabricated housing that is largely assembled in factories and then transported to sites of use. The definition of the term in the United States is regulated by federal law (Code of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR 3280): "Manufactured homes are built as dwelling units of at least 320 square feet (30 m2) in size with a permanent chassis to assure the initial and continued transportability of the home." The requirement to have a wheeled chassis permanently attached differentiates "manufactured housing" from other types of prefabricated homes, such as modular homes.
Excel Homes Excel Homes Group, LLC, in Camp Hill, PA, was a manufacturer of custom modular homes in the United States. According to the company, Excel Homes built more than 28,000 modular homes in its climate-controlled plants in Liverpool, Pennsylvania and Avis, Pennsylvania, since its founding in 1984.
Final good A final good or consumer good is a final product ready for sale that is used by the consumer to satisfy current wants or needs, unlike intermediate goods which is utilized to produce other goods. A microwave oven or a bicycle is a final good, whereas the parts purchased to manufacture it are intermediate goods.
Demand response Demand response is a change in the power consumption of an electric utility customer to better match the demand for power with the supply. Until recentlyrecently electric energy could not be easily stored, so utilities have traditionally matched demand and supply by throttling the production rate of their power plants, taking generating units on or off line, or importing power from other utilities.
Aggregate demand In macroeconomics, aggregate demand (AD) or domestic final demand (DFD) is the total demand for final goods and services in an economy at a given time. It is often called effective demand, though at other times this term is distinguished.
Bedsit A bedsit, bedsitter, or bed-sitting room is a form of accommodation common in some parts of the United Kingdom which consists of a single room per occupant with all occupants typically sharing a bathroom. Bedsits are included in a legal category of dwellings referred to as houses in multiple occupation (HMO).
Energy demand management Energy demand management, also known as demand-side management (DSM) or demand-side response (DSR), is the modification of consumer demand for energy through various methods such as financial incentives and behavioral change through education.\nUsually, the goal of demand-side management is to encourage the consumer to use less energy during peak hours, or to move the time of energy use to off-peak times such as nighttime and weekends.
Supply and demand In microeconomics, supply and demand is an economic model of price determination in a market. It postulates that, holding all else equal, in a competitive market, the unit price for a particular good, or other traded item such as labor or liquid financial assets, will vary until it settles at a point where the quantity demanded (at the current price) will equal the quantity supplied (at the current price), resulting in an economic equilibrium for price and quantity transacted.
Chemical oxygen demand In environmental chemistry, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) is an indicative measure of the amount of oxygen that can be consumed by reactions in a measured solution. It is commonly expressed in mass of oxygen consumed over volume of solution which in SI units is milligrams per litre (mg/L).
Modular building A modular building is a prefabricated building that consists of repeated sections called modules. Modularity involves constructing sections away from the building site, then delivering them to the intended site.
Prefabricated home Prefabricated homes, often referred to as prefab homes or simply prefabs, are specialist dwelling types of prefabricated building, which are manufactured off-site in advance, usually in standard sections that can be easily shipped and assembled. Some current prefab home designs include architectural details inspired by postmodernism or futurist architecture.
Manufactured risk Manufactured risks are risks that are produced by the modernization process, particularly by innovative developments in science and technology. They create risk environments that have little historical reference, and are therefore largely unpredictable.
Manufacturing Consent Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media is a 1988 book by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky. It argues that the mass communication media of the U.S. "are effective and powerful ideological institutions that carry out a system-supportive propaganda function, by reliance on market forces, internalized assumptions, and self-censorship, and without overt coercion", by means of the propaganda model of communication.
Manufactured controversy A manufactured controversy (sometimes shortened to manufactroversy) is a contrived disagreement, typically motivated by profit or ideology, designed to create public confusion concerning an issue about which there is no substantial academic dispute. This concept has also been referred to as manufactured uncertainty.
Popular music Popular music is music with wide appeal that is typically distributed to large audiences through the music industry. These forms and styles can be enjoyed and performed by people with little or no musical training.
List of aircraft manufacturers This is a list of aircraft manufacturers sorted alphabetically by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)/common name. It contains the ICAO/common name, manufacturers name(s), country and other data, with the known years of operation in parentheses.
List of modern armament manufacturers The following list of modern armament manufacturers presents major companies producing modern weapons and munitions for military, paramilitary, government agency and civilian use. The companies are listed by their full name followed by the short form, or common acronym, if any, in parentheses.
List of computer hardware manufacturers Current notable computer hardware manufacturers:\n\n\n== Cases ==\nList of computer case manufacturers:\n\n\n=== Rack-mount computer cases ===\n\n\n== Laptop computer cases ==\nClevo\nMSI\n\n\n== Motherboards ==\nTop motherboard manufacturers:\n\nList of motherboard manufacturers:\n\nDefunct:\n\n\n== Chipsets for motherboards ==\n\n\n== Central processing units (CPUs) ==\nNote: most of these companies only make designs, and do not manufacture their own designs. \nTop x86 CPU manufacturers:\n\nList of CPU manufacturers (most of the companies sell ARM-based CPUs, assumed if nothing else stated):\n\nAcquired or defunct:\n\n\n== Hard disk drives (HDDs) ==\n\n\n=== Internal ===\nList of current hard disk drive manufacturers:\n\nSeagate Technology\nToshiba\nWestern Digital\n\n\n=== External ===\nNote: the HDDs internal to these devices are manufactured only by the internal HDD manufacturers listed above.
Automotive industry The automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organizations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles. It is one of the world's largest industries by revenue (from 16 % such as in France up to 40 % to countries like Slovakia).
List of automobile manufacturers of Russia This is a list of current and defunct automobile manufacturers of Russia.
Financial condition report In accounting, a financial condition report (FCR) is a report on the solvency condition of an insurance company that takes into account both the current financial status, as reflected in the balance sheet, and an assessment of the ability of the company to survive future risk scenarios. Risk assessment in an FCR involves dynamic solvency testing, a type of dynamic financial analysis that simulates management response to risk scenarios, to test whether a company could remain solvent in the face of deteriorating economic conditions or major disasters.
Balance sheet In financial accounting, a balance sheet (also known as statement of financial position or statement of financial condition) is a summary of the financial balances of an individual or organization, whether it be a sole proprietorship, a business partnership, a corporation, private limited company or other organization such as government or not-for-profit entity. Assets, liabilities and ownership equity are listed as of a specific date, such as the end of its financial year.
Financial ratio A financial ratio or accounting ratio is a relative magnitude of two selected numerical values taken from an enterprise's financial statements. Often used in accounting, there are many standard ratios used to try to evaluate the overall financial condition of a corporation or other organization.
Financial law Financial law is the law and regulation of the insurance, derivatives, commercial banking, capital markets and investment management sectors. Understanding Financial law is crucial to appreciating the creation and formation of banking and financial regulation, as well as the legal framework for finance generally.
Trustmark (bank) Trustmark is a commercial bank and financial services company headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, with subsidiaries Trustmark National Bank, Trustmark Investment Advisors, and Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance. The bank's initial predecessor, The Jackson Bank, was chartered by the State of Mississippi in 1889.
Financial analysis Financial analysis (also referred to as financial statement analysis or accounting analysis or Analysis of finance) refers to an assessment of the viability, stability, and profitability of a business, sub-business or project. \nIt is performed by professionals who prepare reports using ratios and other techniques, that make use of information taken from financial statements and other reports.
Form 10-K A Form 10-K is an annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that gives a comprehensive summary of a company's financial performance. Although similarly named, the annual report on Form 10-K is distinct from the often glossy "annual report to shareholders," which a company must send to its shareholders when it holds an annual meeting to elect directors (though some companies combine the annual report and the 10-K into one document).
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DREW INDUSTRIES INC Item 1A RISK FACTORS Industry Risk Factors Limited availability of financing for manufactured homes on leased land and higher costs of this financing could limit the ability of consumers to purchase manufactured homes, resulting in reduced demand for our products
Frequently, manufactured homes are purchased, and the land on which they are placed is leased
Loans used to finance the purchase of manufactured homes without land, also called chattel loans, have shorter terms and higher interest rates, and may be more difficult to obtain than mortgages for manufactured or site-built homes that are on owned land
The availability, cost and terms of these chattel loans are also dependent on economic conditions, lending practices of financial institutions, governmental policies, and other factors that are beyond our control
Reductions in the availability of financing for manufactured homes and increases in the costs of this financing could limit the ability of consumers to purchase manufactured homes, resulting in reduced demand for our products
4 _________________________________________________________________ Reductions in the availability of wholesale financing may prevent retailers from carrying an adequate inventory of RVs or manufactured homes, which could reduce demand for our products
Retailers of RVs and manufactured homes generally finance their purchases of inventory with financing provided by lending institutions, often called floor plan financing
Reductions in the availability of wholesale financing may prevent retailers from carrying an adequate inventory of RVs or manufactured homes, which could reduce demand for our products
High levels of repossessions of manufactured homes could cause manufacturers to reduce production of new manufactured homes, resulting in reduced demand for our products
Lower credit standards by lenders several years ago and prevailing economic conditions caused an increase in the number of manufactured homes repossessed by lenders
Repossessed homes are resold by lenders, often at substantially reduced prices, which reduces the demand for new manufactured homes
High levels of repossessions could cause manufacturers to reduce production of new manufactured homes, resulting in reduced demand for our products
Changes in zoning regulations for manufactured homes could lead to reduced demand for our products
Manufactured housing communities and individual home placements are subject to local zoning regulations
In the past, there has been resistance by local property owners and zoning officials to zoning ordinances allowing the location of manufactured homes in areas comprised of conventional residences
Continued resistance to these zoning ordinances could have an adverse impact on sales of manufactured homes, which could reduce demand for our products
Gasoline shortages, or higher prices for gasoline, could lead to reduced demand for our products
Increases in the price of gasoline, or anticipation of potential fuel shortages, could adversely affect consumer demand for RVs, which could reduce demand for our products
Excess inventories by retailers and manufacturers could cause a decline in the demand for our products
Retailers and manufacturers of RVs and manufactured homes may carry excess inventory, as they periodically have in the past
When excess inventory is sold, the manufacturers of RVs and manufactured homes may reduce production of new vehicles and homes, which could cause a decline in demand for our products
Business cycles may cause substantial fluctuations in our operating results
Both the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries are impacted by business cycles and this may cause substantial fluctuations in our operating results
Business cycles may depend upon general economic conditions, interest rates, consumer confidence, demographic changes, and other factors beyond our control
Company-specific Risk Factors Increases in raw material costs could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results
In mid-December 2003 and during 2004, we were notified by our steel suppliers of unprecedented steel cost increases
The prices we pay for steel, depending on the type of steel purchased, are currently approximately double the price levels at the end of 2003
The impact of higher steel costs has been offset by surcharges and sales price increases to our customers
In addition to steel, our other primary raw materials are aluminum, vinyl, glass and ABS resin, which are also subject to cost fluctuation
In 2004 and 2005, we also received cost increases from suppliers of aluminum, vinyl, glass and ABS resin
Because competition may limit the amount of increases in raw material costs that can be passed through to customers in the form of price increases, future increases in raw material costs could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results
5 _________________________________________________________________ Inadequate supply of imported raw materials used to make our products could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results
We have recently begun to import a significant portion of the raw materials that we use in manufacturing our products
If these imported raw materials become unavailable, or if the supply of these raw materials is interrupted, our manufacturing operations could be adversely affected
Increases in labor rates or reduced availability of labor could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results
Certain geographic regions in which we have manufacturing facilities have very low unemployment rates
This could result in shortages of qualified employees and increased labor costs
Because competition may limit the amount of labor increases that can be passed through to customers in the form of price increases, increased labor costs could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results
We are involved in certain litigation, which if decided adversely to us could have a material adverse affect on our financial condition