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Motion Control Device Adds Pizzazz to Web Surfing
December 10, 2009 9:22 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsBack at CES ’09, I had the chance to preview Hillcrest Labs’ MEMs Accelerometer based motion control technology. They’ve since marketed it as a consumer device, the Loop Pointer.
Air Force Confirms Existence of Stealth UAV
December 10, 2009 8:42 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsThe Air Force has confirmed the existence of a new Stealth Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Designated the RQ-170 Sentinel, “The Beast of Kandahar" has been spotted over Afghanistan as early as 2007. The military plans to deploy it for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
ECN Launches Annual 'Tops in Test' Contest
December 10, 2009 8:38 am | CommentsECN magazine is announcing both a new test-oriented blog and an annual contest on Best Test Practices.
Bug or Windshield?
December 9, 2009 6:30 am | CommentsAs I write this blog in early December the Dow is reaching 14 month highs, indicating a belief that the worst is behind us. While many believe there will be more bumps in the road and the unemployment picture hasn’t improved much, the tide is changing. Thoughts are shifting from conservation of resources to the best deployment of resources to generate growth as consumer demand improves.
"I'd Like to Check Out Two Books, One DVD, and One Electrical Meter, Please."
December 8, 2009 7:52 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsYesterday I wrote about my experience using a digital electrical meter at home. Today I'll discuss what I'm doing with promoting their use in my home town. According to one popular environmental Web site, there are a number of libraries providing fre
Company unveils world’s first commercial spaceship
December 8, 2009 7:14 am | CommentsThese are the voyages of the VSS Enterprise. To ferry civilians into space. To collect $200,000 a head. To boldly go where few space tourists have gone before!
FCC grills Verizon on increased Early Termination Fees
December 7, 2009 10:16 am | CommentsThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating why Verizon Wireless doubled their Early Termination Fees for “Advanced Devices.” The $350 ETF for “Advanced Devices” went into effect 11/15, and applies to PDAs and Smartphones (such as RIM Blackberries).
You Can't Manage Energy Use That You Don't Measure
December 7, 2009 5:52 am | by Energy Savers Blog | Comments"You can't manage what you don't measure" is a common management adage. It applies well to energy as well. I think I do a decent job at restricting my energy usage at home. After all, I'm supposed to be an energy expert. But who would have thought th
“Wingsuits” developed for airborne troops
December 4, 2009 5:22 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | CommentsHere’s another example of life imitating art—SPELCO (Special Parachute Equipment and Logistics Consortium) is working on a personal glider that looks straight outta Science Fiction. With its glide ratio of 5:1 and self-propulsion system, the “Gryphon” could become an invaluable tool in the future warfighter’s arsenal.
Have You Used LED Light Strings?
December 3, 2009 9:53 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsThis week, you read about LED holiday light strings, which can use 90% less energy than regular incandescent light s
Save Money with LED Holiday Light Strings
December 1, 2009 8:55 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsIt's hard to believe, but the holidays are in full swing and many of you are starting to decorate your homes. Those of you who started around Halloween are probably feeling pretty smart because you got your decorating done while the weather was nice.
Energy Efficiency Can Be at the Top of Your Shopping List
November 30, 2009 1:54 pm | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsI don't know about you, but about the last thing I want this year for the holidays is another mustard-yellow sweater. Sure, it's nice to have some extra-warm clothes stashed in the top drawer of the dresser this time of year, but I'm clearly maxed-out in the
Go Forth!
November 24, 2009 9:00 am | CommentsLevis (the jeans people) have been suggesting that people Go Forth. http://goforth.levi.com/fortune I'd like to make a similar suggestion. Not about jeans, but about software. Go Forth.
Neighborhood Development Package Revisited
November 24, 2009 8:37 am | CommentsSince I wrote Neighborhood Development Package on November 11, 2006, I have been thinking about the pieces needed to make the system work 24/7. The full article is below but let me give you a short review. My idea was to electrify a neighborhood in order to educate, communicate, and pump water.
Green Living, Green Technologies: Things to Be Thankful For
November 24, 2009 4:53 am | by Energy Savers Blog | CommentsIt's nearly Thanksgiving, the second of the "big" holidays that break up the last three months of the year. One of the most common family traditions is listing the things for which we are thankful. These are mostly items such as "family," "friends" or "good
