Gadgets galore as Somali pirates spur booming sectorSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:24PMSomali pirates raked in an estimated 60 million US dollars in 2009 but the Indian Ocean's ransom hunters have also spurred a much larger industry of ship protection devices.
Gadgets galore as Somali pirates spur booming sectorSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:07PMSomali pirates raked in an estimated 60 million dollars in 2009 but the Indian Ocean's ransom hunters have also spurred a much larger industry of ship protection devices.
On the path backWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:39AMGettysburg College men's basketball player Cory Weissman continues to rehabilitate after a brain hemorrhage almost took his life in the spring. Gettysburg College basketball player Cory Weissman shoots the ball along the sidelines while his teammates practice.
Sustainable home balances life with natureSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:36AMAnyone in a position to remodel or build a new home can assume that energy costs will be going up, not down.
On the path backTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 7:54PMGettysburg College men's basketball player Cory Weissman continues to rehabilitate after a brain hemorrhage almost took his life in the spring. Gettysburg College basketball player Cory Weissman shoots the ball along the sidelines while his teammates practice.
Beauty products to kickstart 2010Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 8:37PMWelcome back to the beauty kit for 2010. This year we will continue reviewing many beauty products and services so you can save time at the counters and purchase knowing exactly what you will be getting for your money
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, Feb. 1Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 8:14PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.
InfoWorld's 2010 Technology of the Year AwardsWednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 5:39AMIf you caught "InfoWorld's top 10 emerging enterprise technologies" in November, you had a running head start on our 2010 Technology of the Year Awards. MapReduce, desktop virtualization, I/O virtualization, NoSQL databases, cross-platform mobile application development, and application whitelisting topped our list of high-impact technologies, and not surprisingly, all are represented in our ...
City council adopts rules for outdoor wood stovesWednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 8:59AMA month after passing a temporary moratorium on permitting outdoor wood burning stoves in Grayling, city officials have approved regulations recommended by the industry to allow the stoves to be used.
City council adopts rules for outdoor wood stovesThursday, December 24, 2009 @ 8:37AMA month after passing a temporary moratorium on permitting outdoor wood burning stoves in Grayling, city officials have approved regulations recommended by the industry to allow the stoves to be used.
Upton: Frosty times can become warm todayWednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 11:03PMIt's Christmas Eve, and whether you're with family today, alone, or not celebrating, I'd like to invite you to a unique gathering of friends, family, and strangers happening right here on this page. As I write and as you read, I'd like us to reflect on the hope, the joy, and the expectation that this day represents.
New Ingredient For Insulation, Packing: MushroomsSunday, December 13, 2009 @ 6:26AMIn his latest look at the year's coolest inventions, Guy Raz talks to Eben Bayer about his company's breakthroughs, Greensulate insulation and Ecocradle packaging — both made from mushrooms. Bayer came up with the idea as a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic in New York and developed it with classmate Gavin McIntyre. Now the two have a company called Ecovative Design.
Holiday Wish lists ReduxSaturday, December 12, 2009 @ 9:00PMIt's Christmas wish list, the sequel! If you're looking to help a nonprofit this year, you've got plenty of options.
Nonprofit Christmas Wish List 2009Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 12:04AMA tough year for the North Texas economy has meant a tough year for its nonprofit organizations.
Probing life's extremes in Yellowstone (w/ Podcast)Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 6:23PM(PhysOrg.com) -- Idaho National Laboratory biologist Frank Roberto squats on a bare, gravelly patch of ground in Yellowstone National Park's rolling backcountry. At his feet, scalding water churns in a mustard-yellow pool the size of a wheelbarrow.
On the path backTuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 11:05AMGettysburg College men's basketball player Cory Weissman continues to rehabilitate after a brain hemorrhage almost took his life in the spring. Gettysburg College basketball player Cory Weissman shoots the ball along the sidelines while his teammates practice.
Block drafts to cut home heating costsTuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 9:29AMHeating fuel prices are down, but now that there's a nip in the air, you could be discovering all the air leaks in your home.
Shocking Review: XBox 360 Repair. FIx 3 Red Lights, Red Ring Of Death, Overheating And FreezingSaturday, November 7, 2009 @ 3:43PMIf your console has been struck down by the Xbox red light of death, don't despair! In this article you are going to learn some of the most shocking secrets about the Xbox 360 red lights error, including how many consoles are affected, what causes it, and whether you can fix your console.One of the most crazy things about the…
Block drafts to cut home heating costsFriday, November 6, 2009 @ 9:15AMHeating fuel prices are down, but now that there's a nip in the air, you could be discovering all the air leaks in your home.
Block drafts to cut home heating costsWednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 1:45AMHeating fuel prices are down, but now that there's a nip in the air, you could be discovering all the air leaks in your home.
West Side News & NotesThursday, September 10, 2009 @ 7:57AMSOUTH AKRON — The Veterans Service Commission (VSC) of Summit County will celebrate the completion of its new building with two days of grand-opening events Sept. 11-12 at its new headquarters, 1060 E. Waterloo Road.
Letters: How homes become 'green'Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 6:28PMThis is a full-page drawing of a "green" home. I don't know what the modern architects mean by "green" homes, but it is not related much to low energy or comfort.
Industrial separations feel the heatTuesday, August 4, 2009 @ 8:42AMEverything these days is about conserving energy, so thin-film zeolite membranes with tiny, molecule-sized pores are one step closer to replacing the energy-intensive processes now used in industrial separations.
New Technique Eliminates Grain Boundary DefectsMonday, August 3, 2009 @ 12:12PMThin-film zeolite membranes with tiny, molecule-sized pores are one step closer to replacing the energy-intensive processes now used in industrial separations, a group of academic researchers is reporting.Writing this week in Science magazine, the group says the membranes' ability to separate molecules in a mixture is significantly improved by subjecting the zeolite to rapid thermal processing ...
Rapid heating prepares energy-saving zeolite for greater role in industrial separationsMonday, August 3, 2009 @ 10:33AM( Lehigh University ) Microscopic particles of zeolite have uniform nanopores and are used in a variety of applications, including water purification, dewatering of ethanol and creation of pure gas streams. The wide use of zeolite membranes has been limited by the difficulty in controlling grain boundary defects, which create nonselective pathways for molecules. Researchers say rapid thermal ...
Astronauts inspect space shuttle for launch damageThursday, July 16, 2009 @ 9:37PMThe Associated Press Space shuttle Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship for damage Thursday as NASA struggled to understand why a normally benign section of the fuel tank lost so much foam during liftoff.
Oregon Green Expo set for weekend of FourthSaturday, July 4, 2009 @ 1:11AMGoodbye 2-by-6 studs with fiberglass insulation, vapor barrier and a lot of screws, nails, pounding — and seeping of air between the many joints. Say hello to SIPs.
Oregon Green Expo set for weekend of FourthFriday, June 26, 2009 @ 11:27AMGoodbye 2-by-6 studs with fiberglass insulation, vapor barrier and a lot of screws, nails, pounding — and seeping of air between the many joints. Say hello to SIPs.
Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI: Fantastic but for one flawFriday, June 12, 2009 @ 10:55AMSeveral years ago, while on assignment for a magazine, I participated in an experiment with Mercedes-Benz that involved my being wired up like a lab monkey and driving across the Austrian Alps in an E500, some 10 hours of hellbent berggeblitzen (not officially a German word). These biometric readings were later plotted against the car's telemetry in an effort to measure the effects of fatigue on ...
Herschel telescope starts its star trekThursday, May 14, 2009 @ 9:48AMPowerful space telescope Herschel – a European project with Swiss participation – is to boldly go where no space telescope has gone before.
Down-to-earth buildersMonday, May 11, 2009 @ 12:05AMGODFREY - With all of the exciting changes at Countryside Builders, one constant remains. "The customer we work with the most is still the everyday guy, the 'you and me' guy," co-owner Jay Cates said. "In today's economic times, we focus on staying steady.
WET SUITFriday, May 8, 2009 @ 3:49AM3 X 2 NITRO. GBS wet suit. Size M / S, 55% superlight S neo. 45% ultra span. 1 season old used twice. Pyro fibre chest / back panel. Seamless shoulders & underarm panels. Thermal mesh. Prebent & contoured arm and leg panels. Key holder. GBS triple glue and blindstitched / taped stress areas.
Meltblown PP Filter Cartridges assure process compatibility.Wednesday, May 6, 2009 @ 7:38AMVersaflex(TM) Series is comprised of 100% polypropylene (PP) cartridges made with glue-free design and thermal bonding process that securely seals endcap, ensuring bypass-free operation. Offered in various diameters, lengths, and micron ratings, products are manufactured with only FDA-listed materials and feature graded density matrixes that effectively trap contaminants. Model VF-250HE operates ...
Nanostitch makes light work of woundsThursday, April 30, 2009 @ 12:43PMSurgeons are always handy with a needle and thread, but the idea of closing skin incisions without stitches is attractive too. Thanks to Professor Irene Kochevar of the Wellman Centre for Photomedicine at Massachusetts general hospital, the combination of a clinical laser and a pink medical dye may soon do the job. "Nanosuturing" is set to become the latest method for closing an incision ...
No reason for scare: Swine flu has not yet reached RP - DOHMonday, April 27, 2009 @ 4:08AMAmid the escalating fear from the deadly swine flu virus, the Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday that the country remains free from any reported virus infection.
Sun, Wind and PowerTuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 7:38AMLots of people would prefer to “do the right thing” as far as building an energy-saving home, but the cost and complexity are daunting for most folks.
Bloomfield Realtor Specializes In ‘Eco-Friendly’ PropertiesSaturday, April 18, 2009 @ 3:52AMBLOOMFIELD, Neb. — “Go Green, it’s all about conserving energy,” said Joan Thomson of Bloomfield. “It’s the way of the future. We’re running out of oil; our atmosphere is polluted; it’s something we need to do for us, our children and grandchildren.”
by The ReadersMonday, April 13, 2009 @ 6:01PMThe 2008 Climate Camp held on a sheep field a couple of miles from Kingsnorth Power Station increased the population of Hoo significantly from August 3-11 2008. It also provoked quite a debate as you will see from the comments printed below. All were taken from our SpeakOut section.
Little-known Swiss architect gets the Pritzker PrizeMonday, April 13, 2009 @ 4:29PMArchitecture’s top prize often goes to a buzz-generating star designer like Rem Koolhaas or Zaha Hadid. But on Monday, a Swiss architect who quietly goes about his business in a remote village in the Alps will be named this year’s winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Pritzker Prize to Swiss architect ZumthorSunday, April 12, 2009 @ 8:13PMWhile little known to the public, 65-year-old Peter Zumthor is a legend within the profession, renowned for his reclusive, monk-like image and for buildings, mostly small in scale, filled with spiritual overtones even if they aren't overtly religious.
Swiss architect takes Pritzker Prize | PhotosSunday, April 12, 2009 @ 9:41AMArchitecture’s top prize often goes to a buzz-generating star designer like Rem Koolhaas or Zaha Hadid. But on Monday, a Swiss architect who quietly goes about his business in a remote village in the Alps will be named this year’s winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Regina show filled with ideas to improve homesFriday, March 27, 2009 @ 7:29PMAlthough motivation to do spring yard work may be low due to cold weather, homeowners may have a chance to get rid of their “cabin fever” with a visit to the Spring Home Show this weekend.