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    <itunes:title>Ep02 - OHL Line Ratings</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Engineering design discussion on the history of line ratings and how they have evolved, paving the way for a better supply of power and new ways of transporting it. TechTalks - short discussions on key topics delivered by our staff and clients.  www.nmgroup.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Ep01 - Vegetation Management Program Design</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vegetation Management podcast on why program design matters and what can be done to optimize cutting programs. Five-minute tech talks on key topics delivered by our staff and clients. www.nmgroup.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
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