Candy & Caviar presents a Fall/Winter 2010 collection that puts daytime elements into pieces meant for evening wear. Silhouettes such as blazers and various long sleeve button downs are paired up with slacks and bowties for that day meets night look. The cuts are pretty standard but there are a few items that get a touch of detail for something a little more unique.
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From the current issue of Nature Genetics: Gene improves grain yield in rice
Alleles at the OsSPL14 gene alter rice plant architecture and enhance grain yield in rice, according to two independent studies published online this week in Nature Genetics. In small numbers of test rice plots, favorably altered alleles of OsSPL14 led to approximately a 10% increase in grain yield.
It is thought that crop yields need to double by 2050 in order to adequately feed the world’s growing population. Identification of genetic variants that can enhance crop production is an important approach toward this problem.
The findings from two independent studies by Jiayang Li, Moto Ashikari and their respective colleagues suggest that OsSPL14 may be useful for increasing rice crop production.
The euro is tanking once again, breaking $1.23.
The IMF came out with a fresh report on Spain today warning that Spain must make tough reforms to its economy. Yet the nation is at the same time challenged with a weak economic recovery as well, which can make reforms harder to push through.
Spain’s economy needs far-reaching and comprehensive reforms. The challenges are severe: a dysfunctional labor market, the deflating property bubble, a large fiscal deficit, heavy private sector and external indebtedness, anemic productivity growth, weak competitiveness, and a banking sector with pockets of weakness. Ambitious fiscal consolidation is underway, recently reinforced and front-loaded. This needs to be complemented with growth-enhancing structural reforms, building on the progress made on product markets and the housing sector, especially overhauling the labor market. A bold pension reform, along the lines proposed by the government, should be quickly adopted. Consolidation and reform of the banking system needs to be accelerated. Such a comprehensive strategy would be helped by broad political and social support, and time is of the essence.
The euro’s about to wipe out its entire rally from the end of last week, perhaps due to the fact that markets aren’t confident Spain will be able to make the hard reforms mentioned above.
Still, the Spanish ten year bond yield is holding steady and actually eased back slightly, to 4.03% according to Bloomberg. So Spanish default isn’t the concern, but the costs to the Eurozone of a Spanish rescue could be.
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Fox TV network had captured the attention of many viewers around the world because of the “24” series finale that was aired last May 24. The 2 hour finale episode made a bang and was a great success to its viewers. Fox will also be giving us an eleven hour episode marathon of “24 TV series” uninterrupted. There is a rising plan that 24 will be taking its toll on your movie screen since it was a huge success and now being considered to be made as a movie.
It was last 2001 where Kiefer Sutherland who is also known as Jack Bauer on 24 TV series was first aired. Through the success of the other seasons, the producers finally decided to stop at season 8 and will continue Jack’s agent life in a feature film that will be titled “ 24: The Movie.”
There is no exact date when the movie will be released but one thing is for sure, that viewers will be anticipating for this movie and it can be another blockbuster movie.
“24” has been one of the most popular dramas on TV. It also got 68 Emmy Awards while the lead actor Kiefer Sutherland managed to have a best actor award.
Season 8 is finally over. All we have to do is wait for the movie film that will blow our seats away.
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Eco Factor: Environmentally friendly future city for China.
Gu Wenda has recently turned to reflect social issues such as environmental protection in his work and is trying to help offer a solution for a sustainable future city. The artist has modeled China Park, a future city that combines traditional Chinese concepts and architectural idea of traditional Chinese gardens.
The China Park has been designed to offer a blueprint for an ecologically friendly future city. The green calligraphy garden will be crafted out of natural evergreen trees, and artificial streams and ponds together form the shapes of Chinese calligraphic characters.
The artist now hopes that someday his blueprint is realized, either in the form of a large-scale public entertainment park or a residential complex.
Via: Xinhuanet/ChinaDaily
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Pity the poor baker who had to ice USB logos, smiley-emoticons, power symbols, @ signs and all that syntax. Guess it was easier than icing that dead AT-AT, mind. [Wedinator – Thanks, Kate!] More »
Wedding cake – Cake – Shopping – Home – Cooking
Porsche Cayenne tv commercial which focuses on the different definitions of the Utility part of SUV. The Cayenne has never seemed particularly Porsche to me, but the success of this vehicle for the company shouldn’t be underestimated. This ad proves just how much Porsche believes (sales considering) that the Cayenne is really part of the family and represents the Porsche brand like any other sports coupé in the lineup. The new Cayenne is an impressive development on the previous generation and should prove every bit as successful.
Over the last few days I decided I was going to figure out how to hack my Magicjack so I could make calls using the SIP information no matter where I was without having to carry around my Magicjack USB dongle. Also, I wanted to be able to make calls in Linux and Windows. Before I could do any of that though I needed the SIP information for my Magicjack!
You see, Magicjack is really a simple device that uses the standard SIP protocol to make inbound and outbound calls. If you are not familiar with SIP, here is an explanation from Wikipedia:
The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is an IETF-defined signaling protocol, widely used for controlling multimedia communication sessions such as voice and video calls over Internet Protocol (IP). The protocol can be used for creating, modifying and terminating two-party (unicast) or multiparty (multicast) sessions consisting of one or several media streams. The modification can involve changing addresses or ports, inviting more participants, adding or deleting media streams, etc… Other feasible application examples include video conferencing, streaming multimedia distribution, instant messaging, presence information, file transfer and online games.
Since SIP is the standard, in theory you can take the SIP information from Magicjack and use it on any SIP enabled phone. All you need is the correct Proxy info, username and password! That is where things get tricky. Magicjack doesn’t want you having this information, and using it for any other way other than its intended use is a violation of TOS. I accept no liability if you get your account pulled for violating TOS. This post is purely for informational purposes only.
In theory, one could pay $20 per year for their Magicjack service, then use the SIP information to share out their number using a SIP PBX like Asterisk to say… Oh… 30 users or so. Imagine a small business doing this? The savings could be huge! Once again though, it violates TOS so I wouldn’t recommend it.
In order to get your username and password you will need the following:
You will also have to disable autorun on your Windows workstation. I will let you Google that for yourself. The reason you have to do that is because when you plug in your Magicjack dongle, Windows maps it as a USB drive, launches Magicjack, and then unmounts the USB drive. We don’t want it to do that, as timing is everything. After you have autorun disabled do the following:
That is the tricky part. Once you have that, the rest is easy. For example, your username will be the Letter E<YourPhoneNumber>01. The proxy will be proxy01.<yourcity>.talk4free.com. For example:
Tomorrow I will show you how to use this information to use a SIP enabled softphone to make calls in windows without your Magicjack dongle. Then the next day after that, I will show you how to do it in Linux! Stay tuned!
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Available with differential pressure gauge, float drains, zero-loss drains, manual drains or oil indicator (for activated carbon filtration) etc.
Cast aluminum construction, Available connections from 1/4″ NPT to 3″ NPT
Pressures up to 725 PSIG, Flow capacities from 30 to 1650 SCFM, Internal and external corrosion protection.
Typical Applications
Coalescing water/oil removal:
Compressed air and gas system protection
Dryer protection
Paint spray booths
Air tools protection
Point of use
The control way can be electric
Regulation model: switch mode and continuous mode
Materials: aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized plate and cold-pressed steel plate
Features:
– Regulating shaft and bar made of special-designed aluminum alloy
– Guaranteeing nice appearance as well as high-strength and love service time
Controlling the crystallisation of sugar solution in Continuous Vacuum Pans is very important to ensure proper crystal structure and high product quality. The LB 565 Micro-Polar Brix monitors the concentration (Brix) of the sugar solution online and allows for a very precise determination of the seeding point. Based on microwave measuring technology the sophisticated system provides highly accurate and repeatable results, as it is not affected by colour or other process variations. Micro-Polar Brix uses the multiple frequency analysis to ensure a very stable and reliable measurement. Operating with very low power microwaves (approx. 0.1mW), the sugar solution is neither warmed nor modified. The Pan probe is also available with flushing device and has radio licences according to FCC, IC and ETSI for a compliant use of the microwave technology.
elobau sensortechnology introduces its 361G range of grips for various vehicles and industrial applications. This new grip was designed to provide maximum versatility and modularity. It comes with 2 basic versions, left hand and right hand, and provides as many as 9 different functions. Typical applications might include vehicle controls such as excavators, wheel and backhoe loaders, dozers, skid steer loaders, and other construction, mining and forestry vehicles, as well as agricultural tractors and combines, forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
Up to three Hall effect thumbwheel controllers and up to 7 push buttons switches can be mounted in a single 361G, and many other configurations are possible, including an auxiliary 4 position analog control installed at the top of the knob. The push-buttons can be Reed switch contacts with backlit illumination, and analog linear Hall effect push buttons with 0.5 to 4.5 V output are also available. The thumbwheel controls use Hall effect technology and can be offered with redundant output signals, as well as LED based backlit and illumination functions.
An optional capacitive presence detection feature is available, and the 361G can be delivered with an integrated CAN module to reduce the number of wires coming out of the grip. Multiple combination of colors are available for the handle and all integrated controls, and elobau can provide custom made symbols laser printed on the push buttons switches to enable a fully customized solution, based on standard parts.
This new grip can be fitted on heavy and medium duty J5 and J6, or other joystick available on the market thanks to a wide range of mechanical interfaces and rubber gaiters.
Interested parties should contact elobau for full details on these and other controls, sensors and machine safety products.
Contact:
elobau GmbH & Co. KG
Germany
www.elobau.com
Mr. Daniel Gabur, Marketing Manager
[email protected], +49 (0)7561 970 247
Tension and/or Compression Laboratory Measurements Materials Testing Machines Dynamic Measurements High Capacity Weighing.
FEATURES
20,000 to 500,000 lbs. Capacities
Compact Low Profile Design High Output 0.05% Accuracy Class Low Extraneous Load Sensitivity High Frequency Response IP67 Environmental Sealing Alloy Tool Steel Construction Dual Bridge Versions Available Two Year Warranty.
A new 3 axis Robotized System will be delivered by the end of this year.
Hard work and many efforts were paied in this case to develop this new system which will give all of you great possibilities especially in the low load market like plastic – aluminium – cold roll mills etc.
During this study the main focus was to develop an high efficient system at achievable prices.
ANSI standard roller chains are widely used in various industries. To meet the growing demands across all industries for a stronger and higher performing chain that can replace the corresponding ANSI chain, Tsubaki offers a line of SUPER and ULTRA SUPER chains. The ultimate in strength, these chains allow for selection of a smaller size while providing superb resistance to heavy shock loads and other operating issues.
HT Series:
HT Series chains have a greater ultimate tensile strength (+15-30% more) over ANSI standard roller chains through the use of hardened pins and link plates of the next larger chain size. (Chain dimensions are identical to ANSI Heavy Series standard roller chains.)
SUPER Series:
Through Tsubaki’s special design and critically formed pitch holes, these chains have the same dimensions as ANSI standard roller chain but with 25-30% greater allowable load. The pins are through hardened for even greater shock load resistance.
SUPER-H Series:
The thickness of the link plates of SUPER-H Series is the same as that of the next larger size of SUPER Series chains, and the pins are through hardened. This gives SUPER-H Series chains even greater ultimate tensile strength and allowable load than SUPER Series Chains.
ULTRA SUPER Series
ULTRA SUPER Series chains have 170% of the allowable load of ANSI RS Roller Chain, allowing users to go down two sizes when selection. ULTRA SUPER chains are ideal where heavy shock loads and space poses problems.
Contact Tsubaki today to learn more on how you can get greater confidence for your operations in a more compact space without needing to make major modifications to your existing equipment. Tsubaki – Strength you Can Rely On!
Piezo Switch with ATEX Approval EX
The piezo switch from SCHURTER has achieved approval according to ATEX class II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4. This approval enables the switch to be employed in explosive facilities above ground. The protection class refers to the permissible application in areas where an explosive atmosphere can arise from a mix of air and gases, vapors or mists. The switch may be typically used in oil/gas production systems, in petrochemistry, as well as in paint and varnish mixing facilities. Preparations for extending the approval to include dust-Ex applications are underway. The standard design is available for a mounting diameter of 16mm with pin connections and various housing colors. Additional mounting diameters and connection designs are available upon request. The switches for Ex applications are labeled with the type of approval and an identification number. In accordance with the ATEX guidelines, an installation manual is included in the scope of delivery.
As anticipated in our last newsletter Galdabini already started delivering the newest line of IMPACT 600 – 750. Special steels require more and more to be tested at higer energy values. Sturdy anti vibrating and fully automatic. Among the topics requiring great attention we mainly focused on ergonomics, safety and mechanic stiffness low vibrating materials. This very unique and attractive impact tester is equipped with digital touch screen control panels. More details and information can be required to our local sales agents.
No FourSquare deal (at least yet)—but Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) has purchased Koprol, a location-based social network, which has attracted a following in Indonesia. With Koprol, users “check-in” to their current location from their phones and can then see what other users are nearby; members can also start discussions and review the establishments they are visiting.
The site is currently active in about 200 cities in Indonesia—but Yahoo says in a statement it will now expand the service to “new markets.” The company also says it will use information shared on Koprol to “make its properties and applications … more locally relevant.”
The deal comes as Yahoo—which has said for a year now that it is interested in making social networking-related acquisitions—has also been reportedly considering making a bid for U.S.-based “check-in” service FourSquare. In early April, Yahoo had been said to be close to offering as much as $100 million for that startup, although chatter has since died down.
No financial terms of the Koprol deal were released.
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Yesterday’s video by InnovationSingapore did not in fact work very well (likely due to a Slashdot by Engadget) but this version uploaded by vuhoangdung shows the start-up experience very well.
Of note is that the device boots fast, appears to be fully multi-lingual, and the device can actually start up without signing into Live ID, contrary to previously leaked information.
As before, see more at InnovationSingapore here.
