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More details have come to light regarding the DSiWare remake of Earthworm Jim. Perhaps most interestingly, players will get bonuses in the new game by mimicking Jim’s facial expressions. Better start brushing up on your Jim impressions

Patches for Aliens vs Predator’s home console versions are on the way, Rebellion today confirmed. No date yet, but the studio did provide a few details.

Believe it or not, for the first time 1972, the US prison population is actually getting lower.

According to the New York Times, state prisons held 1.4 million people as of January 1st, almost 6% lower than the year before.

Chalk it up to marijuana reform laws or a massive budget crisis, no one knows if this is a temporary dip or a permanent sea change for a country that’ll throw you in jail for just about anything.

Interestingly, hedge funders like Bill Ackman and Whitney Tilson are probably grunting at these new numbers as both bet on continued prisons growth. More specifically, they’ve bet on a growing private prison industy, so they could be fine, so long as private prisons continue to gain market share.

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With Obama’s healthcare reform bill on the precipice of becoming a reality, healthcare providers and healthcare-related companies are performing poorly.

We took a look at 10 of the worst performing healthcare stocks this morning with a price above $5 as to exclude the hundreds of penny stock biotech companies being pumped and dumped. Here’s the breakdown:

• Unitedhealth Group Inc (UNH): $32.48 / -1.72%
• Coventry Health Care Inc (CVH): $24.83 / -1.27%
• Aetna Inc (AET): $31.65 / -0.95%
• Health Net Inc (HNT): $24.64 / -0.91%
• CIGNA Corp (CI): $34.65 / -0.89%

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Facebook is cash-flow positive, could hit $2 billion revenues in 2010, has patient investors with deep pockets, and it’s just now getting around to opening a payments business that could exceed its already huge advertising revenues.

On top of all that, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has no desire to answer to public investors.

Sorry world, this puppy ain’t going public for quite some time.

We broke the news to Canada through the CBC last night.

(We also discussed some of Mark Zuckerberg’s early privacy transgressions)

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2009 was a terrible year for the worldwide economy and many sectors were hit hard. Advertising is one of them, spending dropping considerably from the previous year. Yet, according to new numbers from Kantar Media, they may not have been as bad as they seemed at first. Overall, advertising spending in the US dropped 12.3 percent… (read more)

The iWork.com team at Apple sent out an e-mail to registered users today touting new accessibility from Apple mobile devices and more sharing options for all. However, the biggest feature, really the only feature that matter — editing documents — remains missing.

Carefully not introduced as an online productivity suite designed for collaboration, the iWork.com beta site has existed as little more than an online repository for sharing iWork documents. The only real advantage over simply e-mailing documents has been the ability to comment via sticky note and downloading in multiple formats.

More than a year later, the changes have been minimal, and that may be exactly the way Apple wants it.

As of today, “iWork.com allows you to share a document by creating a public link” with an incredibly long URL. However, accessing the public link does not allow the adding of comments or notes. Sharing documents is a little more efficient with a single page for doing so and a counter indicating the number of views for the document.

The other change, likely in anticipation of the iPad, is something that iWork.com should have included from the beginning: a mobile interface.

The new interface has “improved scrolling” and supposedly helps you “find your shared documents faster.” Unfortunately, what it does not do is show comments and notes, making the value of iWork.com even more dubious, if that’s possible. It’s becoming more and more apparent that an online version of iWork akin to Google Docs may not be coming at all. After all, Apple has never suggested iWork.com was meant for anything more than sharing, rather a collaborative online productivity suite was just logically assumed.

Well, the new logic is even simpler, that being iWork.com is cloud storage for the iPad. With the announcement of a native version of iWork for the iPad, iWork.com makes a lot more sense. Instead of syncing with iTunes to transfer documents to your computer, you upload them to iWork.com, hopefully with an option to synchronize in the near future. Apple gets $10 for each iWork App for the iPad and gives away the online storage.

Those waiting for iWork.com to leave beta status and be useful may get the former on April 3, but don’t count on logging into iWork.com and editing documents anytime soon.

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Unique high-speed laser cutting system for the highest operational and economic efficiency.

The shortest part times thanks to the efficient combination of highspeed plasma cutting with high machine dynamics.

15 – 40 % shorter cutting times with the help of the 3.75-inch cutting head optimized for thin-sheet applications.

Minimal operating costs due to power-saving and abrasion-free semiconductor power supply and magnet-mounted compressors.
Great process stability thanks to the latest Bystronic technologies.

The World’s Smallest Noise Real- Time Frequency Analyser – Now with 1/3 Octave and Ln%!

The CEL-600 series sound level meters use the latest digital technology to give standards of performance never seen in such a compact design.

Using a high resolution colour TFT display, the CEL-600 series is specifically designed to ensure that taking noise measurements is quick and easy. Different models are available depending on your requirements for use in general environmental noise measurements, up to full frequency analysis in 1/3 octave bands.

Features
The CEL-621 further develops the success of the CEL-620 intended for the occupational user. Statictical parameters (Ln%) are now included in order to perform environmental noise assessments. Five Ln% values are simultaneously measured and
the percentage values can be adjusted to particular requirements.

A choice of frequency analysis in Octave (16Hz – 16kHz) or 1/3 Octave (12.5Hz – 20kHz) is available. Analysis is performed in real-time using a single measurement range to 140dB, ensuring no range adjustments are required for either broadband or frequency based measurements.

The CEL-621’s highly intuitive user interface is colour coded to make noise measurements easy making it the ideal tool for hand-held environmental noise measurements. The CEL-621 has a USB interface, where data is stored in a Microsoft Excel(TM) ready format. Alternatively data can be downloaded using bespoke software.

Fike has introduced a bidirectional explosion diverter to enhance its range of passive explosion protection equipment. The explosion diverter – also referred to as back flash interrupter or explosion decoupler – will enable the protection of new and existing vessels to be validated using a passive device. There are 9 nominal sizes available for the Fike explosion diverter, ranging from DN100 to DN600.

Fike offers a third-party-tested and -approved non-fragmenting explosion vent certified for use on this type of device. This application requires specific testing and approval due to the demanding requirements and therefore standard explosion vents are not suitable. Fike has carried out extensive testing on the diverter at its large-scale test facilities so that application guidance is available and limitations of use are well defined.

The bulged vent ensures a smooth flow diversion; coupled with low burst pressure and inertia, the diverter will provide a low risk of flame propagation beyond the diverter. If a deflagration is allowed to propagate through a conveying line, this may cause pressure piling, rapid flame acceleration and transition to detonation if not disengaged in a timely manner. The resulting explosion could not only damage the pipeline and accessories, but also make adequate protection of downstream process equipment (e.g. dust collectors, dryers, silos) virtually impossible due to the effects of flame jet ignition and pressure piling in the receiving vessel or apparatus.

While full isolation (flame and pressure) cannot be achieved, an explosion diverter will limit the effects and control the explosion as it propagates through the pipe down to an acceptable and safe level that allows the use of other protective techniques and enables the design engineer to use standard industry codes (such as NFPA, EN and VDI) to size the protection systems on the secondary receiving vessel (and the primary vessel). Fike mechanical explosion isolation valves, chemical barriers or pneumatic explosion isolation protection valves will prevent the explosion transfer entirely.

For additional information on the Fike Explosion Diverter and all Fike explosion protection products please visit www.fike.be or contact Fike Europe at [email protected].

Arc magnets are usually used in motors.

because the NdFeB magnets have much stronger magnetism compared with ferrite magnets, SmCO magnets. So now the motor makers are using NdFeB magnets instead of ferrite magnets.It makes the motors more powerful.

Arc magnet is one of our characteristic products. we produce the magnets according to customer’s requests on the magnetic grade,size and dimension. so if you are the motor makers, designers, or other users need the magnets, please do not hesitate to inform us your design and blue print. We will try to offer our best magnets with our best services.

Transparent, hinged, and sandwich doors, designed for use in controlled contamination environments, available together with our walls, or with the aid of furnishing accessories from other suppliers.

Composed of coplanar surfaces, rounded-edged profiles, sealing accessories, and interblock closures, our doors are the ideal solution for your white rooms.

Appliances:
Sterile Rooms and Laminar Airflow Systems for the semiconductor, electronic, optical, mechanical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, medical industries and hospitals.

The increasingly strict international standards on cleanliness hygiene, safety and manufacturing quality, have been pushing companies to search for and adopt accurate, tested and reliable monitoring systems wherever there is a need for solutions capable of guaranteeing total asepticity and absence of contamination.

Galvani provides its technology and offers a truly unique know how, thich is the result of years of research and studies in the areas of air distrbution as well as contamination and laminar flow control.

With about 70 years of experience in piston design and manufacturing, Ceccato Aria Compressa sets the highest standard of quality and reliability:
State of the art design EC directive compliance Environment care

Quality DESIGN
Our wide oil lubricated piston range will satisfy most applications with extended offer. Aluminium range: BLUELINE direct and belt driven from 8 up to 9 bar. BLUELINE PRO direct driven range from 8 up to 10 bar.

Aluminum range with cast iron cylinders:
BELTAIR PRO belt driven range 11 bar. BELTAIR PRO belt driven range 15 bar. FONOLIFE floor mounted silenced range. FONOCOMPACT PRO silenced range available as floor, tank mounted with or without dryer.

Blueline
BLUELINE range has been developed to ensure quality, reliability and efficiency for semi professional applications requiring
standard duty and occasional use of compressed air. Portable or mobile, they can easily fit in a car and will give full satisfaction
to hobbyists, craftsmen and artisans.

Blueline Pro
BLUELINE PRO range has been designed to offer a direct driven solution to small but heavier duty requirements, while maintaining
a compact design normal operating and service costs.

Reduce the energy wasted on traditional exhaust hoods.

Governmental studies have been completed regarding the high energy consumption required to heat and cool laboratories. By reducing your lab’s energy consumption you can take a step toward the ‘Green’ lab of the future, as well as put real dollars back on your bottom line.

The bulk of lab energy use is due to the high volume of heated and cooled air which is removed from the lab by traditional exhaust fume hoods. Ductless fume hoods like the AC4000 pictured at left safely eliminate toxins from the air stream and return clean air back into the laboratory space, without the need for external ducting and costly HVAC units. The overall net effect is a reduced impact on natural resources and less air pollution from energy production.

Keep the air outside your lab as clean as the air inside.

AirClean® Systems utilizes revolutionary gas phase bonded carbon filters and HEPA filters to capture toxins and particulate while exhausting no air from the laboratory space. In addition to operator protection, the environment around your building is also spared exposure to these caustic substances.

Can your lab go green?

Besides producing the cartridge range of the class “G” according the current standards in use, Eurofiltrazione has developed an equivalent series of gas filter cartridges, which is absolutely innovative and assures highest performance levels.
Owing to a long field experience, developed in cooperation with primary companies skilled in this sector, our company has designed interchangeable filter elements featuring larger filtering surface.
These peculiarities involve a reduction in the load losses even with higher storage capacity, thus assuring longer operating life and higher grade of filtration at lower costs.

The breakdown voltage test is an important test to determine the withstanding capacity of any insulating oil, liquid or solid. There is a degradation of transformer oils, varnishes, winding insulation etc, and it is necessary to test them preiodically or before using them in assemblies. Power Electronical offers Oil Breakdown Testers and High Voltage breakdown sources for testing other materials

PE-AOBDV-3 Automatic Oil Breakdown Voltage Tester

Power Electronical’s PE-AOBDV Automatic Oil Breakdown Voltage Tester is a highly precise instrument, which can be applied to measure either the breakdown voltage or also check the withstanding voltage for a predefined time. Usual available automatic test sets only perform the former function, but PE-AOBDV can do both. PE-AOBDV can measure the breakdown voltage repetitively and computes an average reading, for a proper decision making. PE-AOBDV consists of an integrated Oil Cup, HV AC power source

Features

– 0-80kV or 0-100kV smooth operation, 5mA trip current

– Complete Automatic operation

– Non-contact magnetic stirring

– Programmable Stir, Hold, and Intermediate Stand times

– Programmable voltage ramp rate

– Repetitive test sequence and average readings

– Digital display output

– Integrated thermal Printer

– Internal memory for data storage and recall

– Included IS 6792, IEC 60156 and GB507-86 test sequences

– Programmable test sequences as per requirement

To machine workpieces as completely and economically as possible, 5-side-machining in one single clamping process offers great advantages. Auxiliary process times are significantly reduced, and reclamping errors are avoided.

Now, optimal productivity also has to be achieved in workpiece clamping. EROWA’s centering vise 148 P/i is a precise and flexible interface between workpieces and the machine.

• To safely absorb the changing forces exercised by chip-cutting and to ensure that stability remains as high as possible, the pallet and the base body of the centering vise have been made from one single block. The center of the vise can still be adjusted.

• The entire body of the centering vise is made of stainless hardened steel.

• The operation of the centering vise is user-friendly and guarantees optimal accessibility during the machining process.

• The wide range of jaws leaves hardly anything to be desired. The jaws can be positioned at grid distances of 15mm. The entire clamping range is suitable for parts from 5mm to 155mm.

• The repeatability of the workpiece clamping process is ±0.01mm.

• The spindle is sealed and requires no maintenance. This results in a substantial reduction of maintenance work. The basic working order of the vise is still guaranteed even with a high degree of contamination.

• With the base body of a P pallet, the centering vise is compatible with all EROWA chucks of the following types:
ITS PowerChuck P, PC210 Combi, MTS / MTS+ Single Chuck.

The demand from machine tool and other industries for an economically priced, tough, lightweight armoured apron has been met by Beakbane with its ‘Mark 4′ design.

The unique design of the cross-section enables ‘linking’ to be achieved with a ‘hinge’ material allowing the apron flexible movement and a long wear life. The materials have good resistance to most of the commonly used lubricants and coolants. If in doubt, consult our technical department who will be pleased to help you.

Adapting the Beakbane Aprons to machines is easy:

They can be attached at either one or both ends
End fixings can be predrilled if required
Aprons are available up to a maximum width of 950mm
Available in most lengths to suit requirements

WHEN IT’S TOO FAST TO SEE, AND TOO IMPORTANT NOT TO®
In-flight examination of stores separation is one of the key applications for high-speed airborne cameras. Understanding of how a store reacts when released from an aircraft allows engineers to identify any safety issues that may put the aircraft and pilot at risk, as well as provides them with the knowledge needed to develop safer, more accurate delivery systems. Digital high-speed video opens up a new dimension for analysis. Digital high-speed video gives engineers the ability to conduct even more precise and accurate measurement of the intricacies of stores separation, in which there is no room for error.
Digital high-speed cameras have advanced over the past several years to offer better resolution and detail, higher frame rates and more compact form factors. Thanks to all three, manufacturers have introduced new digital high-speed imaging systems which can be incorporated into environments never before imagined, offering a new level of precision for motion analysis that previously was unavailable. One of these new environments is on an aircraft or UAV for recording high-speed footage of stores separation. However, airborne applications present engineers with a variety of challenges that they must take into consideration when specifying a digital high-speed imaging system.

When using a digital high-speed camera for stores separation testing, it’s vital that the camera be rated for Hi-g use. Vision Research’s new Phantom® Miro™ Airborne is rated to survive accelerations up to 40gs, ensuring the unit will deliver superb digital images when recording in such an extreme environment.