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Electric dreams of Filipino industrialization - (USA)
This article is cross-posted from FilipinoVoices.com While the racetrack-like Elliptical Road in Quezon City rumbles with noise, fumes, and traffic, a few silent automobiles make their own rounds in the Quezon Memorial Circle that the road borders. Humbly seating four persons max, the curious rides called G Cars (in a pun-loaded attribution to their inventor, Gerry Caroro) can be hired for PHP30 per lap. Caroro laments, however, that he never intended his invention as an amusement park curio
http://blog.kapenilattex.com/2008/10/25/electric-dreams-of-filipino-industrialization/
Wednesday Morning Science Supplement - (USA)
From Yahoo News Science 1 Spacewalking astronauts tidy up, tackle chores
By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer
Tue Mar 10, 5:38 pm ET
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Two space station astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk Tuesday to do a little maintenance work before visitors arrive.
The spacewalk 220 miles up took place on the eve of space shuttle Discovery's launch to the orbiting outpost.
American commander Mike Fincke and Yuri Lonchakov, a Russian, wrapped up all t
http://www.docudharma.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=12459
Pioneer SE-DIR800C - (USA)
August 1, 2009 Jeff Meier Music and Instruments, Shopping and Products, Society Issues, Technology and Science Pioneer SE-DIR800C Top of the Line HeadphonesThe Pioneer SE-DIR800C is on the high-end as far as price is, but with everything you get this could very well be the last set of headphones you ever purchase from a com
http://www.thearticlehome.com/pioneer-se-dir800c.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Cole-Parmer: Scientific instruments and lab supplies including digital microscope cameras multimeter - (USA)
Cole-Parmer provides a complete range of quality laboratory instruments, equipment and unmatched applications assistance for the biotech, research, and technical communities worldwide. Find the right instrumentation, equipment, chemicals, replacement parts and services?including NIST-traceable calibration and instrument repair?to support your needs.
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Environment - (USA)
U.S., China worlds apart on climate change curbs China’s top climate negotiator’s visit to Washington … sent a fresh signal that the two countries, which account for about half the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, have a long way to go to reach a common agreement on how to cut emissions to prevent serious climate change.Study: Montreal Protocol avoided disaster U.S. and Dutch scientists credit the 193-nation agreement to ban ozone-depleting substances for avoiding nearly catastrophic environmen
http://makethemaccountable.com/index.php/2009/03/23/environment-09-03-23/
America’s Five Favorite Hobbies (May, 1941) - (USA)
view additional pages America’s Five Favorite Hobbies By EDWIN TEALE AMERICA is the hobby center of the world. More money is spent annually on hobbies in the United States than in any other country on earth. From old-fashioned whittling to polarized-light microscopy, a thousand and one spare-time interests provide Americans with relaxation and amusement. Seeking relief from the strain of an uncertain future, millions of persons, in recent months, have joined the ranks of the hobby-riders. Su
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/11/04/americas-five-favorite-hobbies/
40th Anniversary of the First Manned Moon Landing - Today’s Scientists Point to New Frontiers - (USA)
hideGoogle Search Results You arrived here after searching for the following phrases:whatdothemoonscientistaboutlandingClick a phrase to jump to the first occurrence, or return to the search results.The fuzzy black and white photo is from an automatic video camera that recorded Neil Armstrong coming down the ladder and taking his first step on the moon. A few minutes later, Neil Armstrong photographed Buzz as he became the second human to walk on the moon’s surface. (NASA)Forty years ago, on Jul
http://x-journals.com/2009/40th-anniversary-of-the-first-manned-moon-landing-todays-scientists-point-to-new-frontiers/
Burning Man is NOT a Spectator Sport: How to PARTICIPATE - (USA)
I recently posted HOW TO GET READY for BURNING MAN encouraging YOU to get going on your bike, your camp, and your costumes.There’s a lot of advice out there on the subject of how to prep and what to wear, but let me warn you, some of it is BOGUS! For example, Squidoo’s Burning Man costumes site is full of ads for clothes that aren’t appropriate–some are downright dangerous and others–like anything feathery–produce MOOP (Matter Out Of Place).Because Burning Man is NOT a Spectator sport, footwear
http://artpredator.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/burning-man-is-not-a-spectator-sport-how-to-participate/
I Found This Scientific Explanation of Poltergeists And I Think This Guy Has Something... - (USA)
This makes so much sense! I find this fascinating. This could be why this happens seasonally...something to do with power usage changing in autumn. And they have the same experience with the light bulbs popping (we had four in less than 24 hours yesterday and today). And even the way he describes the swirling of the coffee...that's exactly what the spoon did! This is amazing but my haunting may actually be a "perinormal" rather than a paranormal phenomenon. But of course how I have the worries t
http://joebrainardspyjamas.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-found-this-scientific-explanation-of.html
SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies - (USA)
The SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) International Biofuels Project, has published the full proceedings of its Rapid Assessment workshop on the environmental effects of biofuel technologies, 22-25 September 2008. SCOPE is part of the International Council for Science . While noting that most recent studies based on lifecycle analysis show that even first generation biofuels can result in “ a substantial reduction ” in net greenhouse gas emissions (80% to greater
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/04/scope-biofuels-project-releases-assessment-on-environmental-effects-of-biofuel-technologies.html
Electron Microscopy Supplies - SPI Supplies - (USA)
Electron Microscopy Supplies
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The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch - (USA)
The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch The great thing about elections is that as soon as the last one ends, the next one begins. Everywhere the Fix goes these days -- and by everywhere we mean the office, Starbucks and the gym to play basketball -- people want to know: Who's next? Who are the faces that will emerge to rebuild the Republican party following its decimation at the ballot box in 2006 and 2008? (The ugly totals: 54 seats lost in House, 13 seats -- at least -- in the Senate an
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/11/the_friday_line_ten_republican.html?nav=rss_blog
Again, Logical Fallacies in Defense of Conflicts of Interest: a Rebuttal to Rothman et al Appears in - (USA)
Earlier this year, a remarkable commentary in JAMA suggested major reconsideration of the relationships among professional medical associations (PMAs) and health care corporations.(1) Because of the influence of PMAs on clinical care, education, research, and policy, Rothman et al suggested that these organizations sever most of their financial ties to corporations such as pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies. The authors suggested that the only acceptable payments to PMAs from th
http://hcrenewal.blogspot.com/2009/07/again-logical-fallacies-in-defense-of.html
Official House Energy & Commerce Committee Summary of H.R. 2454: Climate Bill - (USA)
Related subjects: Carbon Emissions, Climate Change, Congressional Oversight, Energy Supply, Environment & Ecology, Legislation, Renewable Resources, Sustainable Development, U.S. Economy, U.S. Law, U.S. Politics, U.S. news24 June 2009 :: staffCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMEMORANDUM, May 16, 2009TO: Members of the Committee on Energy and Commerce FR: Democratic Staff of the Committee on Energy and Commerce RE: Full Committee Business Meeting on May 18O
http://www.casavaria.com/cafesentido/2009/06/24/3201/official-house-energy-commerce-committee-summary-of-hr-2454-climate-bill/
U.S. Wind Power: Concerns Surface About Possible Declines In Wind Strength - (USA)
Just as the United States is boosting its reliance on wind power, a new academic study set for release in August says that U.S. wind forces may be getting weaker. Eugene S. Takle, a professor of atmospheric science at Iowa State University, and the director of the school’s “climate science initiative,” says the research study concluded that U.S. wind strength has potentially declined by 15% to 30% during the past 30 years - an average decline of as much as 1% a year. While conducting the
http://jutiagroup.com/2009/06/22/us-wind-power-concerns-surface-about-possible-declines-in-wind-strength/
IN REMEMBRANCE: 6-28-2009 - (USA)
BETTY ALLEN, OPERA SINGER AND EDUCATOR Chester Higgins Jr. Betty Allen performed with the Salem United Methodist Singers in the early 1970s. By MARGALIT FOX Published: June 25, 2009 Betty Allen, an American mezzo-soprano who transcended a Dickensian girlhood to become an internationally known opera singer and later a prominent voice teacher and arts administrator, died on Monday in Valhalla, N.Y. She was 82. Betty Allen with composer
http://kathmanduk2.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/in-remembrance-6-28-2009/
NEPTUNE Canada: World’s Largest Cabled Ocean Observatory - (USA)
NEPTUNE Canada, the world’s largest cabled ocean observatory is nearing completion and is expected to be operational by September. This regional seafloor observatory is a project of Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), a not-for-profit society created by the University of Victoria. ONC aims to build and sustain Canada’s world leadership in ocean science and technology. Some interesting features of NEPTUNE Canada are: Acronym for: N orth E ast P acific T ime-Series U ndersea N etwork E xperime
http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/07/09/neptune-canada-worlds-largest-cabled-ocean-observatory/
Boots on the Moon – Lunacy Run Amuck - (USA)
Why would we spend an estimated $104 billion (that’s billion with a ‘B’) to go back to a dead world when ours is dying? It seems no one can come up with a compelling reason for NASA to repeat the “been there- done that” Apollo project of the 60’s and 70’s that President Bush has envisioned. In fact, we have been told by NASA to think of this as “Apollo on steroids.”"Yep, this ill advised and uninspired platitude (yawn) is essentially the very same space vehicle architecture of the 60’s- only a
http://anamericanday.com/boots-on-the-moon-lunacy-run-amuck/
United Nations HRC on Human Rights Violations in Gaza - (USA)
The United Nations Human Rights Council has published an advance copy of it report into the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories. Posted below is the full text of the report. You can also download a pdf copy of the report here . A ADVANCE EDITED VERSION Distr. GENERAL A/HRC/10/22 20 March 2009 Original: ENGLISH Human Rights Council Tenth session Agenda item 7 HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PALESTINE AND OTHER OCCUPIED ARAB TERRITORIES Co
http://enduringamerica.com/2009/03/25/united-nations-hrc-on-human-rights-violations-in-gaza/
Online RN to BSN Degree: Become Qualified to Work as an Operating Room Nurse - (USA)
College-Pages.com - Online Colleges and Degrees for Everyone! Working in the operating room requires specialized nursing knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and effective communication skills. Operating room nurses work closely with patients, family, physicians, and nurse anesthetists. Shifting into this specialized career field requires hands-on training and quality education. Many nurses are choosing to complete online RN to BSN degree programs (Registered Nurse to Bachelor
http://www.college-pages.com/online-rn-to-bsn-degree-become-qualified-to-work-as-an-operating-room-nurse/973/
Catching up on cool stuff... plus why we should ban the undergraduate business major... - (USA)
Trying desperately to finish that story in time for part II to run in Baen's Universe Magazine... (subscribed yet?)... I have to make this a quick post of misc wonders the have piled up. Included? Hot news! Science! Links that you have to copy and paste! Plus a little mini rant at the end, that was teaser'd in the title.....----------Tune in to the History Channel on December 1st (9-11pm) for “The Next Nostrodamus?”... featuring some skeptical riffs by yours truly, trying to hold up a candle
http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2008/11/catching-up-on-cool-stuff-plus-why-we.html
NEW FICTION: UNDER AN ARCTIC SKY by Stephen Gaskell - (USA)
We publish writers from all over the globe here at Futurismic, but this month I get to present a story by someone who lives damn near on my doorstep! Stephen Gaskell comes from Brighton here in the UK, but “Under an Arctic Sky” is as far from the faded Regency glamour of his seaside hometown as you could imagine. It’s a powerful story of dedication to a cause against the fiercest of oppression, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Under an Arctic Sky by Stephen Gaskell Slava ra
http://futurismic.com/2009/05/01/new-fiction-under-an-arctic-sky-by-stephen-gaskell/
Dividend Stock Review: Benton, Dickinson & Co (BDX) - (USA)
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a global medical technology company that is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the diagnosis of infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing drug discovery. BDX develops, manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory instruments, antibodies, reagents and diagnostic products through its three segments: BD Medical, BD Diagnostics and BD Biosciences. It serves health care institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories
http://www.thediv-net.com/2008/11/dividend-stock-review-benton-dickinson.html
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings - (USA)
Stock-Net presents custom stock ratings, powered by Caprock Analytics. These stocks, which represent a small portion of all rated stocks, highlight a sample of the strongest rated stocks from over 4,000 stocks that are actively tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. To view all of the top rated stocks updated on a daily basis, please register for FREE at Caprock Analytics, login, and view the updated Stock rating lists on the website. The Caprock Analytics Strength Metric is a proprietary
http://stock-net.com/?p=909
Becton Dickson and Company (NYSE: BDX): Stock of the Day - (USA)
Becton Dickson and Company (NYSE: BDX): Stock of the Day by David Fessler , Advisory Panelist Analysts are starting to pile into the biotech bandwagon now. And for good reason: the AMEX Biotech Index is actually lower today than it was nine years ago. Translated into investor-speak, the opportunities in biotech today are fantastic. I’m not a biotech guy, but my fellow analyst Marc Lichtenfeld is, and he writes about them regularly. Now that Investment U and our sister publicat
http://www.investmentu.com/IUEL/2009/June/becton-dickson-and-company.html
Audi TechDay Quality - (USA)
PRESS RELEASE Value ? raw materials, materials and "look and feel" AUDI AG Sylvia Droll, Head of Total Vehicle Materials and Corrosion Engineering Quality begins with the materials ? with their selection, processing and chemistry. Audi sets extremely high standards here and is the driving force of continuous progress. The company's quality assurance organization includes an in-house laboratory that employs a whole slew of high-tech devices for extremely detailed studies of materials. Au
http://www.germancarzone.com/audi-videos/29971-audi-techday-quality.html
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