In a scanning electron microscope, slimming is reduced by reducing a frame count. A method includes determining whether a first error correcting code code word of a non-volatile storage device is correctable using a first error correcting code. The tuned super-oxygenated and structured water may also be utilized for producing and tuning super-oxygenated and structured water. Also disclosed are numerous variations and refinements concerning the estimation of remaining channel capacity, the distribution of such capacity among the various producers, and the use of its allocation grant by each producer. The emulsions are useful for finishing textiles and papers.