2017年8月4日（金）
What if we took this concept and made it work
Can you imagine just for one minute how much their energy costs are? Wow.edu/LectDemo/scripts/demo_descript. I High Mast Light believe there is a way to save on the cost of all those lights, using vibrational energy from all the equipment running around the ramp, the conveyor belts, jet engines and banging around of air-cargo containers.idc?DemoID=1138
What if we took this concept and made it work on a huge scale, the size of an entire airport? We could perhaps use the roar of the jet engines to power up the taxi lights and runway lights and the constant vibration of machinery to power up all the light that are used during this humungous effort. It could be done.physics. Does FedEx have the balls to get it done? What if they absolutely, positively had to save the energy over night? Think on it. It should be done.
Currently there are some nifty micro-flashlights being used which you can buy which use a similar technique and are available thanks to the Everlite Flashlight technology research lab.uiuc.
. Of course this has never been done before, but it could be done, as it is being done on a micro-scale already.
There are over 1000 take-offs and landings of large cargo airliners, which are completely off loaded and then reloaded as the taxi back out for takeoff.
The cost to light up the airport and all the equipment must be tremendous, everything is under full utilization, it is immense and it is intense. During the midnight sorting of all the packages collected World-Wide, FedEx teams sort their Express Packages and send them back out again. Here is a link to this home use flashlight:
http://demo. These smaller flashlights work by shaking them for about thirty seconds and shine for about 6 minutes and they shine quite bright since LED Down Light they use a very bright LED light. How so you ask? I propose using electromagnetic induction technology to charge a capacitor instead of the lights working off a battery or power source. This goes on for six to eight hours, now that is busy let me tell you. In fact do not take my word for it, go see for yourself, they give tours and you can sit in a tower and watch it all work before your eyes, it is truly amazing, as you look out and see the place lit up like a giant Christmas Tree in the middle of the night.
Busy is a word few of us understand, some say the old Grand Central Station was busy, yet until you have been to the FedEX Midnight Sort, you really have no clue as to what busy can really be.
What if we took this concept and made it work on a huge scale, the size of an entire airport? We could perhaps use the roar of the jet engines to power up the taxi lights and runway lights and the constant vibration of machinery to power up all the light that are used during this humungous effort. It could be done.physics. Does FedEx have the balls to get it done? What if they absolutely, positively had to save the energy over night? Think on it. It should be done.
Currently there are some nifty micro-flashlights being used which you can buy which use a similar technique and are available thanks to the Everlite Flashlight technology research lab.uiuc.
. Of course this has never been done before, but it could be done, as it is being done on a micro-scale already.
There are over 1000 take-offs and landings of large cargo airliners, which are completely off loaded and then reloaded as the taxi back out for takeoff.
The cost to light up the airport and all the equipment must be tremendous, everything is under full utilization, it is immense and it is intense. During the midnight sorting of all the packages collected World-Wide, FedEx teams sort their Express Packages and send them back out again. Here is a link to this home use flashlight:
http://demo. These smaller flashlights work by shaking them for about thirty seconds and shine for about 6 minutes and they shine quite bright since LED Down Light they use a very bright LED light. How so you ask? I propose using electromagnetic induction technology to charge a capacitor instead of the lights working off a battery or power source. This goes on for six to eight hours, now that is busy let me tell you. In fact do not take my word for it, go see for yourself, they give tours and you can sit in a tower and watch it all work before your eyes, it is truly amazing, as you look out and see the place lit up like a giant Christmas Tree in the middle of the night.
Busy is a word few of us understand, some say the old Grand Central Station was busy, yet until you have been to the FedEX Midnight Sort, you really have no clue as to what busy can really be.
2017年8月3日（木）
Selecting The Best Halogen Light Bulb
A lot of the overall look of your beautiful house and workplace is dependent on the light bulbs you have selected for your rooms. The right bulbs and their intensity of light help your small room look attractive and stylish. Henceforth, selecting the right light bulbs for your rooms depending on its interiors is an extremely essential task for giving your rooms the perfect look. You may find the LED lights, Halogen Light Bulb , fluorescent bulbs, incandescent bulbs, etc. in the market. However, selecting the appropriate lights for your rooms largely depends upon you and your requirements. So, if you are finding it hard in selecting the best type of lights for your home and workplace, read the brief below about the various types of lights and make your decision.
Halogen Light Bulb: The halogen bulbs have a quartz filament that helps produce white light which looks exquisite in the main halls and guest rooms. The light is far way brighter than the other light forms and is the perfect lighting solution for rooms that need excellent lighting for various tasks. However, these bulbs should preferably be used in the lamps or fixtures which are away from the walls. The bulbs produce as much as 35 lumen per watt and are also available in different volts for various other purposes.
Fluorescent Bulbs: The fluorescent bulbs produce light similar to the halogen light bulb. However, they are more commonly preferred over the halogen lights due to their coolness and high energy efficiency. They don’t get heated unnecessarily which hence makes them commonly used by most people for their home and office needs. However, these lights also have a drawback. They flicker sometimes which may cause headache to the people using the light. The light is also considered to a danger for people suffering from epilepsy. However, in the recent times, the CFL lights, the compact Fluorescent bulbs are used greatly by people for their low energy consumption and high production of light. These compact Fluorescent bulbs produce 60 lumen light per watt.
LED Bulbs: LED light bulbs are commonly used for creating special effects to your room or workplace. These lights are very suitable for domestic lighting needs due to their low lighting, while they are preferred for night lamps due to the sufficient light at lower costs. However, people usually prefer the Led Flood Lights for large amount of light which prove helpful for both indoor and outdoor uses. You can use them in museums, sports events, etc.
So, now that you are aware about the different types of lights, you should make the right choice based on your needs.
Halogen Light Bulb: The halogen bulbs have a quartz filament that helps produce white light which looks exquisite in the main halls and guest rooms. The light is far way brighter than the other light forms and is the perfect lighting solution for rooms that need excellent lighting for various tasks. However, these bulbs should preferably be used in the lamps or fixtures which are away from the walls. The bulbs produce as much as 35 lumen per watt and are also available in different volts for various other purposes.
Fluorescent Bulbs: The fluorescent bulbs produce light similar to the halogen light bulb. However, they are more commonly preferred over the halogen lights due to their coolness and high energy efficiency. They don’t get heated unnecessarily which hence makes them commonly used by most people for their home and office needs. However, these lights also have a drawback. They flicker sometimes which may cause headache to the people using the light. The light is also considered to a danger for people suffering from epilepsy. However, in the recent times, the CFL lights, the compact Fluorescent bulbs are used greatly by people for their low energy consumption and high production of light. These compact Fluorescent bulbs produce 60 lumen light per watt.
LED Bulbs: LED light bulbs are commonly used for creating special effects to your room or workplace. These lights are very suitable for domestic lighting needs due to their low lighting, while they are preferred for night lamps due to the sufficient light at lower costs. However, people usually prefer the Led Flood Lights for large amount of light which prove helpful for both indoor and outdoor uses. You can use them in museums, sports events, etc.
So, now that you are aware about the different types of lights, you should make the right choice based on your needs.
2017年8月1日（火）
There is a lot of photography accessories
There is a lot of photography accessories on the market today - some are very useful, but most of them are a waste of money. Here are five of the most important accessories for landscape photography
Tripod: A tripod is important for one main reason, keeping your images sharp. You'll want to select a small aperture to maximise depth-of-field, so you should be using a shutter speed of less than 1/60 second. It's impossible to get a sharp image holding your camera in your hand at these slow speeds.
When choosing a tripod pick one made out of carbon fibres, these are light to carry but are sturdy in the ground. Choose a tripod that the legs will spread out far, this will help to optimise the strength of your support.
Filters: A small selection of filters is well worth packing when heading off for a trip. They don't take up too much space and will definitely add a bit of spice to your images. A polarizing filter should be top of the list, while a few Neutral Density filters will certainly help with tough exposures. A 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 will help with exposure without affecting colour.
Bring a few warm-up filters to help when the light is cool. The 81-series are the best choice, which will give your images an extra bit of life. There's a large amount of filters on the market today; these are the most important filters for landscape photography.
Correct Film: Fuji Velvia is an obvious choice for me when it comes to shooting landscapes. This is a slide film that is high in saturation and is perfect for capturing the colour of all seasons. It comes in two speeds of ISO 50 and ISO 100.
It's always handy to have a few rolls of Black and White film in the bag. You never know when you see a scene and know that it's perfect for B/W. Whichever film you choose, bring plenty of rolls; don't be caught in the middle of nowhere without film.
If you are shooting with a Digital SLR bring plenty of memory.
Cable Release: If your camera has a connection for a cable release you should buy one. It is a perfect accessory to minimise the risk of camera shake - especially if you are taking long exposures. It doesn't take up too much room and is extremely light.
Light Meter: All modern day cameras have light meters built into them, but if you are serious about landscape photography it's advisable to have a hand-held light meter. These are small and of light-weight, and when used correctly are extremely accurate.
These are the most important bits and pieces for your camera bag; other important accessories include spare batteries, a grey card and a few spare lenses.
Tripod: A tripod is important for one main reason, keeping your images sharp. You'll want to select a small aperture to maximise depth-of-field, so you should be using a shutter speed of less than 1/60 second. It's impossible to get a sharp image holding your camera in your hand at these slow speeds.
When choosing a tripod pick one made out of carbon fibres, these are light to carry but are sturdy in the ground. Choose a tripod that the legs will spread out far, this will help to optimise the strength of your support.
Filters: A small selection of filters is well worth packing when heading off for a trip. They don't take up too much space and will definitely add a bit of spice to your images. A polarizing filter should be top of the list, while a few Neutral Density filters will certainly help with tough exposures. A 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 will help with exposure without affecting colour.
Bring a few warm-up filters to help when the light is cool. The 81-series are the best choice, which will give your images an extra bit of life. There's a large amount of filters on the market today; these are the most important filters for landscape photography.
Correct Film: Fuji Velvia is an obvious choice for me when it comes to shooting landscapes. This is a slide film that is high in saturation and is perfect for capturing the colour of all seasons. It comes in two speeds of ISO 50 and ISO 100.
It's always handy to have a few rolls of Black and White film in the bag. You never know when you see a scene and know that it's perfect for B/W. Whichever film you choose, bring plenty of rolls; don't be caught in the middle of nowhere without film.
If you are shooting with a Digital SLR bring plenty of memory.
Cable Release: If your camera has a connection for a cable release you should buy one. It is a perfect accessory to minimise the risk of camera shake - especially if you are taking long exposures. It doesn't take up too much room and is extremely light.
Light Meter: All modern day cameras have light meters built into them, but if you are serious about landscape photography it's advisable to have a hand-held light meter. These are small and of light-weight, and when used correctly are extremely accurate.
These are the most important bits and pieces for your camera bag; other important accessories include spare batteries, a grey card and a few spare lenses.
2017年7月31日（月）
Staying current with today's cosmetics trends
Staying current with today's cosmetics trends doesn't mean you need to hire a make-up artist to follow you around 24/7. This season's hottest cosmetics are simply fun and gorgeous, and anyone can do it with a little know-how. You probably already have almost everything you need for this season, with just a few key purchases to update your look.
Let's start with the eyes. Spring is the time to put away your dark matte winter colors and lighten up! Sheer colors are very in this year, with everything from green to orange showing up on eyes. The key is to apply with a light hand and never extend too far from your lid to your brow, or you'll end up looking clownish. Blue eyeliner has been seen all over the runways this season, but how to do it yourself? If you are unsure, start with light sheer blues that you can apply with a fine tip. If you have any blue eye shadows collecting dust now is the time to break them out. Simply use a slanted brush to apply a light dusting only around the outer edges of your eyes; this is sure to give you a fresh, pretty look without going overboard.
Lips and cheeks should also lighten up for spring. Glosses should replace heavier winter lipsticks, but any shade goes. Don't forget to lighten up on the lips if you are playing up your eyes. Focusing on one feature will help any makeup colors look subtle and natural, even when using some of the more bold spring colors. Shimmery pink for lips and for cheeks is always a hit, and helps to give anyone a bright youthful glow.
Try to ease up on your foundation use in the spring and summer months. Overuse of these products can make you feel weighed down and gives your skin a dull appearance. If your complexion is relatively clear and smooth, opt for oil absorbing sheets rather than loose or pressed powder. This helps to reduce shine without adding layers of makeup to your face. If you do use a powder during the hot months, such as a bronzer, try to opt for loose powder since you can apply less.
When it comes to this season's makeup trends, the thing to remember is have fun and experiment! Buying just one of the new colors can be just enough to update your look and keep your current.
Let's start with the eyes. Spring is the time to put away your dark matte winter colors and lighten up! Sheer colors are very in this year, with everything from green to orange showing up on eyes. The key is to apply with a light hand and never extend too far from your lid to your brow, or you'll end up looking clownish. Blue eyeliner has been seen all over the runways this season, but how to do it yourself? If you are unsure, start with light sheer blues that you can apply with a fine tip. If you have any blue eye shadows collecting dust now is the time to break them out. Simply use a slanted brush to apply a light dusting only around the outer edges of your eyes; this is sure to give you a fresh, pretty look without going overboard.
Lips and cheeks should also lighten up for spring. Glosses should replace heavier winter lipsticks, but any shade goes. Don't forget to lighten up on the lips if you are playing up your eyes. Focusing on one feature will help any makeup colors look subtle and natural, even when using some of the more bold spring colors. Shimmery pink for lips and for cheeks is always a hit, and helps to give anyone a bright youthful glow.
Try to ease up on your foundation use in the spring and summer months. Overuse of these products can make you feel weighed down and gives your skin a dull appearance. If your complexion is relatively clear and smooth, opt for oil absorbing sheets rather than loose or pressed powder. This helps to reduce shine without adding layers of makeup to your face. If you do use a powder during the hot months, such as a bronzer, try to opt for loose powder since you can apply less.
When it comes to this season's makeup trends, the thing to remember is have fun and experiment! Buying just one of the new colors can be just enough to update your look and keep your current.
2017年7月26日（水）
The garage door slams behind me as I hear
The garage door slams behind me as I hear the echo of my own words returning from the dark and empty halls of my house; "Honey, I'm home!"...(home)...(home). During the following moments of silence, the ritual begins, once again, for another evening of bachelorhood as I instinctively negotiate the unseen obstacles and reach for the light.
When you have lived alone as long as I have, you find ways to entertain yourself and pretend that you are not quite so alone. I'm sure others have their own routines. For me, it means immediately targeting the TV remote, partly for the background noise and partly so that I have someone/something to talk to/at. Fortunately, I have not lived alone so long that I think the TV talks back to me... yet.
On this particular night in February, 2006, one of the national news programs is on as I neatly hang my jacket (okay... I actually toss it on the chair) and wander back into the kitchen to ponder my dinner options. I have my head stuck in the ?fridge listening over my shoulder to the anchor-dude talk about one crisis or another as I am sniffing expiration dates for freshness on packages that are trying to scurry to the back of the shelf. As I reach for the "mystery pot" (a leftover remnant from Thanksgiving... 2004) I hear the unmistakable voice of the anchor-dude projecting well above the subtle sound of the throaty growl emanating from the pot:
" Researchers conclude that calcium supplements have no effect on women with osteoporosis."
BANG! "Ouch!" "What!?!"... (what)...(what)
That was my introduction to the news regarding the widely publicized results on the long-term calcium studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Vol. 354, pp. 669-683). Last month, in my article Calcium: Another Perspective - Part 1, I suggested a broader view of the study results. When something is being publicized that does not make sense, it never hurts to step back and try "reading between the lines";. Also, I mentioned two dimensions that can influence a health condition: Lifestyle and Environmental dimensions. The topic of calcium supplementation is an excellent example of the effect of modern influences on a health supplement program.
As I stood in front of the TV rubbing the back of my head, I was growing increasingly frustrated listening to the over-simplified statements being delivered to millions of viewers around the country. I was thinking how remarkably irresponsible it is to take a watered-down piece of the study results and present them as being some sort of proof that calcium does not do any good. At the same time, I was thinking what a wonderful example this will be to show how study results can too often be manipulated to suit some other agenda. And I could just feel it in my bones (no pun intended) that there was much more to this story that was not being shared.
A few days later, after having the opportunity to review the study in detail, some issues became apparent. I know there are many others who had very similar reactions, although, perhaps not while grappling with a new life form in their kitchen.
To repeat a point from Calcium:Part 1, there is no such thing as a magic bullet when it comes to preventing, or reversing, osteoporosis. This is not a trivial problem, and I have become just as frustrated in the past when I heard a "professional" suggesting that the solution to prevent this condition is to supplement a diet with calcium. Both perspectives are equally absurd.
As any problem that is considered complex, there are many factors that affect it. And this is the basic complaint I have about the results of the study as they were publicized. There is no indication suggesting the study coordinators have accounted for numerous Lifestyle and Environmental dimension factors.
I am not going to attempt to cover every factor that could be discussed within either dimension. I will only mention a few of the most compelling points. And if you need a review of the definition of the two dimensions, you can find those in Calcium:Part 1.
We know that for several decades, women have been encouraged to consume additional calcium to prevent osteoporosis, yet the rates of occurrence continue to accelerate. And we know this is an issue mostly affecting modern cultures, especially the U.S. population. We also know,from bone density analysis (actually indicated in the study), that women who *consistently* take their calcium supplements *do* show the benefit of healthier bones. So, what other factors are present to either increase the withdrawal of calcium from the body, or reduce the absorption of calcium being taken into the body?
Within the Lifestyle dimension, well-known negative factors are the consumption of soft drinks (especially diet forms), caffeine, alcohol, diet of excess protein and sugar... basically anything that contributes to an acidic effect on the body. This will cause calcium to be drawn from the bones as a buffering agent. Cigarette smoking should also be mentioned since this has a negative impact on osteoclast/osteoblast cells responsible for maintaining healthy bone mass. It is also worth mentioning that soft drinks are high in phosphorous, raising levels in the blood, and since the body needs to maintain equal levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood, more calcium will be pulled from the bones to make up the deficit.
When you have lived alone as long as I have, you find ways to entertain yourself and pretend that you are not quite so alone. I'm sure others have their own routines. For me, it means immediately targeting the TV remote, partly for the background noise and partly so that I have someone/something to talk to/at. Fortunately, I have not lived alone so long that I think the TV talks back to me... yet.
On this particular night in February, 2006, one of the national news programs is on as I neatly hang my jacket (okay... I actually toss it on the chair) and wander back into the kitchen to ponder my dinner options. I have my head stuck in the ?fridge listening over my shoulder to the anchor-dude talk about one crisis or another as I am sniffing expiration dates for freshness on packages that are trying to scurry to the back of the shelf. As I reach for the "mystery pot" (a leftover remnant from Thanksgiving... 2004) I hear the unmistakable voice of the anchor-dude projecting well above the subtle sound of the throaty growl emanating from the pot:
" Researchers conclude that calcium supplements have no effect on women with osteoporosis."
BANG! "Ouch!" "What!?!"... (what)...(what)
That was my introduction to the news regarding the widely publicized results on the long-term calcium studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Vol. 354, pp. 669-683). Last month, in my article Calcium: Another Perspective - Part 1, I suggested a broader view of the study results. When something is being publicized that does not make sense, it never hurts to step back and try "reading between the lines";. Also, I mentioned two dimensions that can influence a health condition: Lifestyle and Environmental dimensions. The topic of calcium supplementation is an excellent example of the effect of modern influences on a health supplement program.
As I stood in front of the TV rubbing the back of my head, I was growing increasingly frustrated listening to the over-simplified statements being delivered to millions of viewers around the country. I was thinking how remarkably irresponsible it is to take a watered-down piece of the study results and present them as being some sort of proof that calcium does not do any good. At the same time, I was thinking what a wonderful example this will be to show how study results can too often be manipulated to suit some other agenda. And I could just feel it in my bones (no pun intended) that there was much more to this story that was not being shared.
A few days later, after having the opportunity to review the study in detail, some issues became apparent. I know there are many others who had very similar reactions, although, perhaps not while grappling with a new life form in their kitchen.
To repeat a point from Calcium:Part 1, there is no such thing as a magic bullet when it comes to preventing, or reversing, osteoporosis. This is not a trivial problem, and I have become just as frustrated in the past when I heard a "professional" suggesting that the solution to prevent this condition is to supplement a diet with calcium. Both perspectives are equally absurd.
As any problem that is considered complex, there are many factors that affect it. And this is the basic complaint I have about the results of the study as they were publicized. There is no indication suggesting the study coordinators have accounted for numerous Lifestyle and Environmental dimension factors.
I am not going to attempt to cover every factor that could be discussed within either dimension. I will only mention a few of the most compelling points. And if you need a review of the definition of the two dimensions, you can find those in Calcium:Part 1.
We know that for several decades, women have been encouraged to consume additional calcium to prevent osteoporosis, yet the rates of occurrence continue to accelerate. And we know this is an issue mostly affecting modern cultures, especially the U.S. population. We also know,from bone density analysis (actually indicated in the study), that women who *consistently* take their calcium supplements *do* show the benefit of healthier bones. So, what other factors are present to either increase the withdrawal of calcium from the body, or reduce the absorption of calcium being taken into the body?
Within the Lifestyle dimension, well-known negative factors are the consumption of soft drinks (especially diet forms), caffeine, alcohol, diet of excess protein and sugar... basically anything that contributes to an acidic effect on the body. This will cause calcium to be drawn from the bones as a buffering agent. Cigarette smoking should also be mentioned since this has a negative impact on osteoclast/osteoblast cells responsible for maintaining healthy bone mass. It is also worth mentioning that soft drinks are high in phosphorous, raising levels in the blood, and since the body needs to maintain equal levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood, more calcium will be pulled from the bones to make up the deficit.
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