Author: Serkadis

Article Tags: Headline Story, Himalayan Glacier Data

The head of the UN’s climate change body has been forced to make a humiliating apology over claims the Himalayan glaciers could vanish within 25 years.

Last week it emerged there was no evidence for the warning from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

After a global outcry, Dr Rajendra Pachauri – chairman of the IPCC – has issued an unprecedented apology.

The alarmist claim appeared two years ago in an influential report. At the time the IPCC insisted the document contained the latest and most detailed evidence yet of the risks of man-made climate change.

Dr Pachauri even dismissed the report’s detractors for using ‘voodoo science’.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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8 Bit is at it again by turning game cartridges of yore into functioning USB flash drives. Their latest focus is on Game Boy Advance games. Currently up for sale is Metroid, Super Mario Advance, and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong a Japanese Import. All the converted cartridges have been converted into flash drives with a 4GB capacity and they retail each for $39.99. It’s kind of scary how Game Boy Advance seems like a lifetime ago already…

Laminated bus bar system:

A laminated bus bar system consists of flat conductors separated by insulating layers. The conductors and insulating layers are laminated together by special technology to form a monolithic multi-conductor assembly. Often the edges of the conductors are sealed, and the bus bar system can be completely insulated on the outside.

The conductors are usually tin-coated copper. According to the technical requirements, the insulating material can be Nomex, polyester, Kapton, epoxy-type powder coating, or other insulating films.

Advantages of laminated bus bar:

– high current with less voltage drop
– lower inductance
– reduction of noise on the power buses
– precision-engineered components fitted with various connectors and fitting precisely in the space provided for them
– reduction of probability of incorrect assembly
– much less susceptible to problems created by flexing, shock, or vibration

Absopulse Electronics’ FTT 3K Series is a rugged, modular AC/AC frequency converter system that uses microprocessor controlled, high frequency PWM technology to deliver 3-Phase, 3000VA continuous sine-wave output power, from a 3-phase input.

Standard versions of this system provide three-phase outputs of 208V, 380V or 400V (L-L) at 50Hz, 60Hz or 400Hz. The output neutrals are internally connected to the chassis in “Y” configuration, which allows for phase-to-neutral voltages of 115V, 220V or 230V. The FTT 3K operates from a 3-phase line voltage of 208Vrms, 380Vrms or 400Vrms (L-L). Other voltages, frequencies and options can be provided on request.

The FTT 3K is comprised of a number of internal modules. The input modules perform the three-phase AC to DC voltage conversion and the output module performs the DC voltage to three-phase AC voltage conversion. The mechanical size of the system depends on the input/output combination – it varies from a 3U x 19” rack to a 6U x 19”. Chassis-mount versions of this system are also available. Cooling is by built-in fans.

Full electronic protection eliminates the possibility of failure due to abnormal operating conditions, including application errors. The high frequency conversion enables a compact construction, low weight and high efficiency. These factors, as well as the exclusive use of components with established reliability, make the system suitable for critical applications. The system is filtered to meet EN 55022 Class A, with Class B filtering available as an option. Other options include remote shutdown or enable, output fail alarm (Form C) as well as ruggedizing and conformal coating for additional immunity to shock, vibration and humidity.

Absopulse’s three-phase to three-phase frequency converter series (the FTT) is available with output power levels of up to 12kVA; custom versions provide far higher output power. We also offer an extensive range of single and three-phase sine-wave inverters.

LaserStar’s 7700 Series dual component manual laser welding systems are ideal for a wide range of unique and custom integration applications to meet the various demands of metal joining, complex assembly, and repair applications for the industrial marketplace.

Solution providers can benefit from a compact, portable, dual component design, making integration quick and easy for many Class 1 and Class 4 configurations.

Operators hold parts in their hands while viewing the application through a stereo-microscope in the welding area. An internal cross-hair allows the operator to easily align and weld the parts at the correct location.

Many materials can be laser welded including 300 and some 400 series stainless steel, mild steels, nickel and nickel alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys, titanium, precious metal alloys (gold, silver, and platinum), etc.

LaserStar offers three levels of power (80 Watt, 100 Watt, 150 Watt) to meet a wide variety of integration and application requirements. Complete integration assistance can be provided by LaserStar’s Application and Engineering departments.

In year 2009 Apex 11 has been approved by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance to the following Standards:

BS EN ISO 9001:2008 – The Quality Management System Standard
BS EN ISO 14001:2004 – Environmental Management System Standard
BS OHSAS 18001:2007 – The Occupational Health & Safety Management System Standard

During the clamping process, the toggle should be in a particular position in relation to the axle centre. Adjustment is unavoidable because of the threaded bolts which have been screwed in differently.

Previously: steel shims. Multiple trial and error and grinding of the lower toggle surface until the desired position was achieved.

Now: M-Tech®L shims. Only has to be tried once. A defined number of films is peeled off depending on the toggle position. 1 film = approx. 15° adjustment (M8 thread).

M-Tech®L is made from aluminium, brass, mild or stainless steel films glued on top of one another in sheet thicknesses ranging from 0.4 to 3.2 mm. The film thicknesses are 0.05 mm or 0.075 mm.

Oliver IGD Limited is excited to announce the latest addition to their comprehensive range of sensors with the release of the Tocsin 102 PID (Photo-ionisation) ATEX Certified detector. The Tocsin 102 PID is capable of detecting over 400 chemical substances allowing this sensor to be a major part of any detection system covering VOC’s, HAZMAT, WMD’s, Toxic Gases, Bio-threats, Trace Gases and Process Escapes.
The Tocsin 102 is a low cost and easy to fit device with a very small size Ø50mm x 80mm length making application of the device close to sources of risk and escape a much easier task, at only 510gramms the device is lightweight and can be combined with many passive sampling options for in line applications.
Oliver IGD has addressed current concerns with PID devices mainly the issue of initial and lifetime costs through maintenance and spares.
With most devices utilising a pump for sample collection and the understood lifetime issue of the Photo-ionisation lamps, Oliver IGD provide a positive alternative with the Tocsin 102 designed as a normal diffusion device requiring no pump or moving parts considerably reducing breakdowns and maintenance requirements. Being a diffusion device the atmosphere is not forced to the detector with a pump which reduces lamp contamination; this enhances the self cleaning capability reducing further the requirements for maintenance and personnel intervention.
To further extend the PID capability the Tocsin 102 has an inbuilt duty cycle option. This enables customers to initiate an alternating period of detection and rest, extending lamp and sensor lifetime. The customer set duty cycle will be overridden by any gas levels being detected above a customer set threshold level and the device will then move into continuous detection until the gas levels fall below the threshold for a period of time again set by the customer providing the customer with the ultimate in safety and cost control and flexibility.
The Tocsin 102 PID will be available in Analogue (4-20mA) and addressable versions with an industrial Tocsin 103 analogue and addressable version being released in January 2010.

Oliver IGD offers a wide and versatile product range with detector heads for every possible environment providing gas detection solutions for both ‘safe’ areas and zoned ‘hazardous’ areas. Oliver IGD also offers a full range of installation, calibration, and commissioning and repair services to keep your personnel and plant safe.

Optex-FA is going to loanch New Fiber sensor D3RF in Jan 2010

– World Fastest: 16us It can detect more than 30,000 pieces per second.
– Biggest display in the class: 37mm Easier setup and better recognition
– More Cost Effective than conventional fiber sensor thanks to newly developed hardware and software utilizing new high speed processor “FAntron DUO”.

Label-Aire authorized distributor Taylor Made Labels will be exhibiting at this year’s West Pack show in Anaheim, California. On display:

* Inline 6200 Front/Back Labeling System
* Inline 5100 Wrap Labeling System

The Inline 6200 will feature a pair of our newest Wipe-On labeler, the 3115-NV.

The Inline 5100 will feature our affordable yet tough 3015-ND Wipe-On.

Nowadays, the majority of carmakers – except for the tree-killers, of course – out there are looking into ways to make their models a bit more environmentally-friendly, especially as a move to get closer to the consumer in the current economic chaos. But what sets Ford apart from the rest of the industry is the way it tries to build its cars, using all kinds of materials, such as carpets, jeans, bottles and even CDs.

Ford said in a self-praising statement that over 300 components installed in… (read more)

Article Tags: World Temperatures

The Ohio Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists has adopted a position statement rejecting global warming alarmism and calling on Congress to defeat legislation aimed at restricting carbon dioxide emissions.

The position paper reflects growing scientific sentiment that humans are not causing a global warming crisis.

“The Ohio Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists does hereby oppose House Bill H.R. 2454, the Markey-Waxman ‘cap & trade’ bill,” says the position statement. “The bill is based on the premise that human production of CO2 gas is responsible for ‘global warming’ and that ‘global warming poses a significant threat to the national security, economy, public health and welfare, and environment of the United States and other countries.’ The Ohio Section of AIPG professes that there is no scientific evidence supporting this premise. We therefore reject the bill’s aforementioned, unsupported premise. Subsequently, we also reject the bill’s alarmist claims and unprecedented, economy-wide, government-control proposals.”

Source: heartland.org

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Although everyone feared that Nico Rosberg would be a 100 percent second driver for Mercedes GP for the upcoming 3 years – being that Michael Schumacher signed a 3-year deal with the Brackley based team – the officials of the German company obviously beg to differ.

The recent history of Formula One has showed us that Schumacher also had lieutenant drivers when winning a world title – Johnny Herbert at Benetton, Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello and Felipe Massa at Ferrari. With the 41-year ol… (read more)

Article Tags: World Temperatures

Global warming is currently one of the most contentious issues. Everyone recognizes there have been changes in global climate. The big question is whether the changes have been caused exclusively or to a large degree by man. Al Gore’s film An Inconvenient Truth documents his belief that humans are the cause of this warming and of an impending catastrophe on the planet. Therefore, many experts call for reducing emissions of such of greenhouse gases as carbon dioxide. They claim global warming is caused by an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. That is why they talk about a “carbon footprint” that should be kept as small as possible. Dissenting experts claim that global warming is cyclical as evidenced by the several historical ice ages and periods of warming. These periods have not been of equal duration or severity, of course. The dissenters also point out that the increase in carbon dioxide has always followed periods of warming rather than causing the warming.

It must be kept in mind that since it is not possible to do scientific experiments and testing with making certain types of climates, the climate modelers have to rely on theories instead. The closest the meteorologists have come to a laboratory is to record temperature readings for a relatively few decades, which then have been used to predict temperatures and climate for a hundred years into the future. The common sense question is: How well have the meteorologists predicted the weather a week into the future? What about one year into the future? A decade? One hundred years?

Source: newtimesslo.com

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Jay Leno may just be that most-disliked man in America — but he hopes to change that on the next Oprah. The comic has taken a thrasing in the Court of Public Opinion following the ousting of his Tonight Show successor Conan O’Brien. Leno plans to sit down on The Oprah Winfrey Show next week in hopes of convincing the public that it isn’t his fault O’Brien is out of a job. Jay is said to be desperate to salvage what’s left of his reputation. Conan is now a free agent after his $45 million settlement with NBC was finally completed early Thursday morning.

Jay will sit down with Oprah in a pre-taped segment that will air Thursday, Jan. 28.

Conan’s departure paves the way for Jay to return as host of The Tonight Show March 1.

The famous and very distinguishable London Taxi is moving further into eastern Europe, as it is gearing up for its unveiling in Warsaw. The vehicles will be operated by the local Polish Dufort London Taxis and their presentation, on January 26, will mark the first European launch of the year for the London Taxi and its new International Sales brand The London Taxi Company.

"When we began selling the taxi internationally from our new production plant in China, we wanted a new brand for LT… (read more)

Article Tags: CO2 Level, World Temperatures

Why hasn’t the Earth warmed as expected?

Based on the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere since the industrial era in the late 1800s, the Earth’s temperature should have risen by about 3.8 degrees. But scientists have only observed a 1.4 degree increase.

A forthcoming study in the Journal of Climate pinpoints two reasons why:
1) The Earth’s climate may be less sensitive to rising greenhouse gases than currently assumed;
2) The reflection of sunlight by atmospheric haze particles could be offsetting some of the expected warming.

“Because of present uncertainties in climate sensitivity and the enhanced reflectivity of haze particles,” says study lead author Stephen Schwartz of the Brookhaven National Laboratory, “it is impossible to accurately assign weights to the relative contributions of these two factors. This has major implications for the understanding of Earth’s climate and how the world will meet its future energy needs.”

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Source: usatoday.com

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Article Tags: Editorial, Himalayan Glacier Data

Global Warming: The scientists who said that Himalayan glaciers will be gone by 2035 have admitted the claim has as much credibility as sightings of the mythical Yeti. It’s their fraudulent claims that are melting away.

We hesitate to call it Glacier-gate, but the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the U.N. body tasked with scaring us to death about global warming, has admitted that the claim in its 2007 report about the Himalayan glaciers disappearing was not based on any scientific study or research. It was instead based on one scientist’s speculation in a telephone interview with a reporter.

The IPCC claimed: “Glaciers in the Himalayas are receding faster than in any other part of the world and, if the present rate continues, the likelihood of their disappearing by the year 2035 and perhaps sooner is very high if the earth keeps warming at the current rate.”

As it turns out, the earth hasn’t been warming at all, at least not in the last decade, and reputable scientists have said it may continue to cool for decades to come. Even if it was warming, glaciologists insist, the sheer mass of Himalayan glaciers made such a prediction laughable.

Source: investors.com

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Honeywell Turbo Technologies will introduce its small gasoline turbochargers on the US-bound Chevrolet Cruze and is thus hoping that this move could support its goal to expand the market share in the United States. Honeywell hopes the turbo technologies will post a 4 to 6 percent increase in US light vehicle sales by 2014, according to official forecasts.

Getting back to Chevrolet’s Cruze, the 1.4-liter engine developed by General Motors is equipped with Honeywell’s gasoline turbocharger tech… (read more)