Author: Serkadis

Some countries are giving out free Internet, others are making it a legal right. But Turkey has its sights set on even higher goals, providing all of its 70 million citizens with an email address and creating its very own search engine to replace the untrustworthy Googles and Bings of the world. The head of Turkey’s communications watchdog said that the project was well underway and that the search engine should be going live as soon as 2010.

The motivation behind the grand project comes from the security concerns of relying on a service operated in a foreign country. Tayfun Acarer, chairman of Turkey’s Information Technologies and Communication Board, wants to eliminate this risk and dependency by building a home-grown search engine. “All internet communication data goes to foreign countries and then it returns. This activity has a security aspect,” Acarer said.

Furthermore, most popular search engines today don’t offer much support for Arabic languages, Acarer claims, making it hard for many people to use them. “I believe that our search engine will be popular in Turkic countries and Muslim countries and I am confident that these countries will trust our search engine,” he added. He obviously hasn’t heard of ImHalal, to name one.

Along with the search engine announcement, he al… (read more)

Spam Visualization [spamvisualization.net] contains a small collection of beautifully stylized data visualizations based on the data retrieved from the Spam Catalog Database.

The available data visualization techniques include a Bubble Size Quantity Grid (sorted by date, size or IP number), a Word Frequency Graph (sorted by count, alphabet or length), a Top Level Pie Chart (the circles show the ratio of the toplevel domain endings in emails and link URLs), some IP Number Glyphs, and a Time Frequency Bar Graph (shows the spam income of the last seven days, with color depending on the amount per hour.).

More visuals are available at Flickr. Thnkx Kim.

Photon etc. will again participate to the Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation at Photonics West 2010 in San Francisco. Photon etc.’s Tunable Laser Source is subscribed under “Other Light Sources” category. A demonstration of this instrument will also be presented at Photon etc.’s booth at the Canadian Pavilion (#4407). Based on supercontinuum source coupled to a non-dispersive bandpass filter, the Tunable Laser Source transmits a narrow linewidth over a very broad spectral range, up to 1300 nm of tuning range. Last year, Photon etc.’s Tunable Top Notch Filter was finalist in Optics Category.

In a world context where the economic crisis is distorting the market and balances and is voiding certainties, everybody is trying by all means to find solutions that allow to absorb the negative effects.
The XVIII World Convention of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad, held in Salerno between October 24 to 28, tried to give some guidance to correct the problem.
In the convention, BONO ARTES has played a leading role as it has been rewarded for its vocation for internationalization with the prize “ImpreSAmondiale.”
This event saw the participation of many prominent personalities of the Italian economy, including the Vice-Minister for Foreign Trade Adolfo D’Urso, the new President Augusto Assocamerestero Strianese.
Carlo Lamura, delegate to represent the Ministry of Economic Development, explained the criteria for selection of companies and the reasons that determined to the award of this prestigious award. “A very careful selection appropriate and prudent, performed on over 80 companies, with the help of a technical committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, the Simest and representatives of institutions and universities specializing in Salerno,” said Lamura.
BONO ARTES has received this award thanks to the degree of innovation achieved in the design and construction of plants for water treatment and exported contribution that has been developed in recent years in the Asian market.
Mr. Pasquale Punzo, CEO of Artes Ingegneria SpA (BONO Artes), said at the delivery of the prize: “This event demonstrates the ability of BONO ARTES to excel in international contexts and to be constantly in search of possible market outlets where you can export the continuous technological improvements of its plants.”

Through 2009, almost all companies have suffered from the global economic crisis.
So have SteelTailor.

At the beginning of the crisis, Philippe Glaude, the president of SteelTailor arranged an important meeting. He told the team:” We will do everything to go through this difficult time together. An enterprise is not made for only one or two years. SteelTailor has to go through all the up and downs to become an outstanding world brand. “

Several important decisions were taken.

Firstly, SteelTailor decided not to lay off staff. With this principle, employees were working harder. This mutual trust between company and the employee is the key to productivity and quality of SteelTailor.

Second, SteelTailor decided to increase investment in promotion and distributor support. During 2009, steelTailor has exhibited on 7 trade shows in different continents. This made SteelTailor gain much confidence and respects from both channel partners and end users.

By the end of November, SteelTailor‘s booking shows already promising figures against year 2008.

“Employee and partners are both our precious resources. It has been a hard year for everybody. But we work harder together to win!” said Philippe.

To thank customers, if they place an order from 1st Dec till 31st Dec 2009, two attractive gifts will be offered by SteelTailor.

The gifts are to be selected from: Lenovo Mp4, Lenovo 2.5” Removable Hard Drive, Philips Razor, Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, Lenovo 2.5” Huston Rocket Removable Hard Drive, Tsinghua Tongfang Record Pen, Electric Tools Package, Bosch Drill.

Or three months extra guarantee on top of the one year guarantee already offered with all our machines ordered during this period

“This year is a really hard year. Anyway we kept trust from our customers and support from our distributors. Now it’s time for us to thanks them.” Said Philippe Glaude, president of SteelTailor. “With trust between customers and us, we will have a bright future next year.”

Trust is the spirit of business.

The K111 is a dual output isolated trip amplifier/converter for on/off sensors, also featuring input repeater and frequency divider till 256. Maximum frequency is 20 kHz. The input stage is adjustable to almost every kind of sensor type, and it is provided with an isolated stabilized supply, that makes it suitable both for 2 and 3 wire devices. The module has to be PC programmed through S117P (RS232-TTL/USB converter) interface, both for output and led functions. Outputs are strong, internally protected PNP type. K111 offers built-in isolated, protected and stabilized power supply at sensor side and ensures pulse input for all the most common sensors: mechanical contact, Iec1131, Namur, 2 or 3 wire Npn/Pnp with 12 V or 22 V, reed, photo-transistor and Hall devices. The module has two free programmable 200 mA PNP outputs, internally protected and a 1500 V galvanic isolation between input and output side. Input type is settable by four dip-switches. It’s also available a programmable filter for false-frequency rejecting. Other programmable features are: threshold, hysteresis, window range, inverted output, indicator front leds. Interesting application are in refinery and agricultural company as oil measure conversion for abolition of tax and cost-saving rate. K111 can be applied also in transportation and industry automotive sector as pulse divider. For example to measure RPM using a proximity sensor near a toothed weel connected to a drive shaft.

The H25-IR is an industrial leak detector used for low-level detection and leak rate quantification of CFCs, HFCs, HCFCs and halogen gas compounds that are used in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, fire suppression systems, and various other residential, commercial and industrial apparatus. The instrument can be used to locate and quantify leaks as well as log and totalize the entire group of leaks in a systems to ensure quality assurance compliance. The unit is capable of detecting 29 of the most commonly used refrigerants and halogen gas compounds.

Features & Benefits:
Utilizes Infrared Technology for Detection — ensures long sensor life and high accuracy
Fewer False Alarms — use of infrared technology enables response to refrigerants only
Fast Response Time — responds to leaks in less than 1 second
High Sensitivity — detects leaks as small as 0.01 oz/yr
Internal Leak Source — enables calibrations to be made quickly and easily
Logging — enables the total leak rate of a system to be quantified
8 Inch Flexible Probe — enables leak checking in hard-to-reach areas
Adjustable Sensitivity Ranges — enable “nuisance” leaks to be ignored
4 Relay Outputs — enables external alarm control
4–20 mA Output — provides remote monitoring
2 Year Warranty

– Base MA 175
– Co-ordinate table MA 145-15, range 150 x 70 mm with quick approach and fine adjustment
– 2 scales Heidenhain
– Counter Quadra-Chek 100 with digital display
– Projector MA 240EG, screen Ø 150 mm
– Detachable incident light illuminator MA 213-13V-100W

Marcel Aubert SA: Adapting the instrument for teh customer is the only way to supply a suitable solution. The recipe of an adapted optical measurement system is made of different parts:
a favourable combination of optics, mechanics and electronics as well.

Only a custom-made design, based on a large know-how, will guarantee the realisation of your requirements.

Ceramic membrane ultrafi ltration is a time tested technology that is relatively new to the e-coating industry. It can be used to extend the life of the Alkaline cleaner bath.
Membrane fi lters are also suitable for E-coat paint UF systems.

Product features of the ceramic membrane fi lter include:
Excellent chemical resistance
Broad pH range of 2-13
Inert to solvents and common chemicals
Can be aggressively cleaned
Suitable for alkaline and acidic baths
Allows for higher fl ux recovery
High temperature operation – to 200° F
Low thermal coeffi cient of expansion– membrane pore size
stability
Backpulsing capable
Tolerance to pressure excursions
High concentrations possible
Favorable solids loading capability

The newest edition to Laser Photonics’ product line is the Titan Series. This machine is Laser Photonics’ first multipurpose fiber laser cutting machine with a single pallet shuttle table. It is equipped with a high-powered, energy efficient fiber laser and an advanced direct drive motion control platform. Comparable to other machines, the Titan has a lighter weight design and the fastest cutting speed on the market for comparable systems. This laser cutting system offers ultra low power consumption allowing for the lowest operating costs among all laser types. The Titan’s fully software-controlled geometry alignment eliminates the need for special installation requirements. The Titan requires no optical system alignment, laser service or laser replacement parts making this system virtually maintenance free.

The H6000, a new comer in the ATEQ range of leak detectors, is one of the finest gas tracer and hydrogen leak detectors on the
market today.
This gas is less expensive than Helium gas.
Furthermore, it’s a volatile, non-toxic and non-poisonous
gas with any environmental impact. The H6000 is equipped with all features for easy integration in industrial process and laboratory one.

Applications:
HVAC, Refrigeration and Automotive Leak Detection
Automotive: leak localization, cooling systems, alloy wheel, …
Domestic Appliances: compressor, …

Photon etc. (Canada) and Leukos (France) won a second award regarding their business collaboration for the development of the Tunable Laser Source: “Prix d’excellence en affaire Québec-France” given by the French Chamber of Commerce in Canada. Customers have now access to an integrated tunable laser source with an optimized efficiency coupling instead of integrating themselves two distinct products which introduces alignment or calibration problems. This great collaboration was also the first step of a long-term partnership including local distribution of the respective products of each partner. Both companies have gained expertise from each other and implemented a long-distance work platform. This remarkable collaboration had already obtain an award regarding the high potential of the innovative product. The broadband Tunable Laser Source of 0.3 – 2nm bandwidth won the best price “Photon d’Or” in the Innovation storefront of OPTO 2008 Exhibition in Paris.

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertible, Coupe, Technology, Ford

It would be reasonable to expect that Ford might pass over the Mustang and instead devote more attention to its other models since it’s fresh off a comprehensive revamp for the 2010 model year. However, that’s not what is shaping up in the House That Henry Built.

For 2011, the Blue Oval is introducing a new 3.7-liter V6 Mustang that should give it the firepower and refinement needed to take on Chevrolet’s six-cylinder Camaro and Hyundai’s upstart Genesis Coupe. But it isn’t just the spanking all-aluminum powerplant and its 305 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque that’s making the scene for the forthcoming model year. In addition to the Cleveland-sourced mill, there are a pair of fresh gearboxes, a new V6 performance package, and a host of nip/tucks to the interior and elsewhere.

Now, we could grouse on behalf of 2010 MY ‘Stang owners everywhere that these upgrades weren’t part of last year’s mid-life updo, but instead, we’ll just be happy that these advancements are arriving at all.

Despite being smaller than the outgoing 4.0-liter V6, the dual-overhead cam 3.7-liter’s horsepower and torque ratings represent massive improvements over the 2010 model (305 HP dismisses 210 HP and 280 lb-ft. plays 240 torques). In fact, that’s more horsepower than the 4.6-liter V8 Mustang made just a few years ago. While the 305-horse figure only allows the Mustang to pip the crosstown Camaro by a single all-important stallion in the pony car bragging wars, Ford says the powertrain will be good for 30 miles-per-gallon on the highway when paired with its new six-speed automatic, also one notch better than the Chevy.

Click through to the jump to read more details and check out Ford’s suite of press releases.

[Source: Ford]

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Once December hits (and it’s literally just around the corner), the countdown begins for James Cameron’s The Avatar (PS3, PSP, PC, Wii, DS, and Xbox 3…

I definitely need to live in Japan. Perhaps you remember the unbelievable cat-friendly house from Japan that I posted last year. Well, here is another one that may be even more incredible. The Cats’ House designed by Japanese architecture firm Fauna +DeSIGN was built for the owners 16 cats (and 5 canines). It has every kind of climbing and perching structure a feline family could ever dream of, all integrated beautifully into a modern interior.

There appears to be great attention to detail throughout the house. Notice the rounded corners on the climbing shelves. Much safer for cats than sharp pointed corners.

There are even access areas for humans to make it easier to clean the upper perching areas.

Lots of natural light gives the space a wonderful open feel. This handsome silver tabby is certainly enjoying himself!

Catwalks and shelves galore along with secret tunnels and passageways just for cats.

This giant floor-to-ceiling sisal-wrapped scratching and climbing post has got to by my favorite feature.

This amazing house was recently filmed for an upcoming show on Animal Planet. There are many more photos at www.catshouse.jp as well as some videos of the cats enjoying their home.

Thank goodness that Goma’s mom Sachie understands Japanese, because she keeps finding these incredible things! Thanks, Sachie!

Amazon’s off to start your week right with their Cyber Monday deals. You want to get your games for cheap? Then this is where you’d want to be. It’s n…

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Nintendo DSi fall beyond the third spot in the Japanese hardware sales charts. Until now, that is. But before you go …

Auburn, Mass., November 5, 2009 – Kadant Web Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), launched its latest product designed for cleaning the surface of paper dryers. The Dryer Cleaner™ device fits into conventional doctor blade holders and incorporates application specific cleaning pads for cleaning and polishing the surface of paper drying cylinders.

The Dryer Cleaner device removes dryer surface contaminates such as dirt and scale that can lead to sheet quality defects and sheet breaks. In addition, removing contamination buildup improves heat transfer consistency across the dryer surface offering improved surface temperature uniformity in the cross-machine direction.

According to Mohan Jayaraman, R&D manager at Kadant Web Systems, “The Dryer Cleaner device allows buildup to be removed without special release coatings. And because the device is easily inserted into the existing doctor system, it is a cost-effective method for maintaining clean dryer surfaces with minimal effort.”

Traders anxiously await an indication of whether Japan will intervene to halt the surging Yen, and the decline of the greenback.

Bloomberg: Contracts granting the right to buy the yen versus the dollar rose last week to a 2.1 percentage-point premium relative to options for selling Japan’s currency, according to Bloomberg data. The odds of the yen strengthening past 84.83 per dollar, the highest since July 1995, to 84.5 by the end of March rose to 80 percent, options data compiled by Bloomberg show.

Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said on Nov. 27 in Tokyo his nation will “do what is necessary” and he may contact U.S. and European officials to act, raising speculation that officials will intervene in foreign-exchange markets for the first time since 2004. The yen’s 14 percent advance against the dollar since April 6 threatens profits at exporters from Sony Corp. to Toyota Motor Corp.

However the latest word is that an intervention is a no-go:

Dow Jones: Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii ruled out currency intervention for the time being, saying it is “unthinkable” right now, Japanese daily Mainichi Shimbun reported in its Monday morning edition.

“(We’re) now at the stage of monitoring the (currency market) situations and (intervention) is unthinkable,” Fujii was quoted as saying by the Mainichi.

The paper said Fujii made the remark to a group of reporters after he attended an unscheduled meeting of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his senior economy-related ministers.

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