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Intel cuts electric cords with wireless power system

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:19:00 -0400

AFP/Getty Images/File – An Intel sign is displayed in front of the computer chip maker’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California. …

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – Intel on Thursday showed off a wireless electric power system that analysts say could revolutionize modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets.

Intel chief technology officer Justin Rattner demonstrated a Wireless Energy Resonant Link as he spoke at the California firm’s annual developers forum in San Francisco.

Electricity was sent wirelessly to a lamp on stage, lighting a 60 watt bulb that uses more power than a typical laptop computer.

Most importantly, the electricity was transmitted without zapping anything or anyone that got between the sending and receiving units.

“The trick with wireless power is not can you do it; it’s can you do it safely and efficiently,” Intel researcher Josh Smith said in an online video explaining the breakthrough.

“It turns out the human body is not affected by magnetic fields; it is affected by elective fields. So what we are doing is transmitting energy using the magnetic field not the electric field.”

Examples of potential applications include airports, offices or other buildings that could be rigged to supply power to laptops, mobile telephones or other devices toted into them.

Chantelle Paige - 200,000+ Plays!

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:01:33 -0400

A song that chantelle and I did reached 200,000+ plays!
Click below to check her page, and listen to the song!

http://www.myspace.com/chantellepaige

LEGO OLYMPICS

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:03:00 -0400

As the world watches the Beijing Games, enthusiasts from Hong Kong have unveiled their own Olympics — built entirely from Lego.

More than 300,000 Lego bricks and 4,500 Lego people were used to create the display, by the Hong Kong Lego User Group.

Chopstick challenge: The Birds’ Nest stadium is a miniature work of art as complex as the original

Birds’ eye view: The miniature even has a football pitch, complete with players and markings

The intricate miniature city, measuring 10ft by 26ft, features most of the recognisable venues, including the Birds’ Nest Stadium and the Water Cube swimming centre.

More…

Making a splash: The Hong Kong Lego team went to great lengths to recreate the spectacular Water Cube aquatic centre, inside and out (below)

Smash hit: Ping pong players line up at the tables in the arena

Sand and deliver: There is even George Bush’s favourite sport, beach volleyball

Serving up a treat: The Smallville tennis tournament is in full swing

The Hong Kong Lego User Group, says: ‘We believe that creations are not limited by resources, but by ideas.’

Bridle suite: Designers lovingly created tiny Lego trainers tending their Lego horses before they compete in the equestrian arena, below

Chain reaction: Mini cyclists saddle up

People are starting to call me this...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:20:45 -0400

Doc Brown

NEW MUSIC!!!!!

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:15:04 -0400

Check the FILM & TV Section, top of the sections!

Wheres Mr. Wizard

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:24:22 -0400

Wheres Mr. Wizard

Vinyl records make a return

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:24:00 -0400

Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times

AHEAD OF THE CURVE: Jeff Bowers, left, and Monti Olson launched the vinyl-only Original Recordings Group labelƒo in December 2006. It will release 10 albums in 2008 and expects to put out twice that number in 2009.

E-mail Picture Music on discs, the big, old-time kind, is popular again. Baby boomers and even kids seek it out. The industry responds.

HAHA STORY OF MY LIFE

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:02:01 -0400

HAHA STORY OF MY LIFE

SOLAR POWER

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:12:57 -0400

Oregon Launching First Solar Highway in the US

Written by Ariel Schwartz Published on August 13th, 2008 16 Comments Posted in alternative energy, solar energy, transportation

Oregon is once again taking the lead with renewable energy by installing the country’s first highway solar energy project. The project will consist of a 104 kW solar photovoltaic system that covers 8,000 square feet and produces 112,000 kWh each year. That’s 28% of the energy needed to power the project’s location, the Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 interchange in Tualatin.

Electricity for the interchange will be provided by PGE. The solar panels will come into play by producing electricity during the day, giving the power to the PGE grid, and getting the equivalent amount of power back at night from PGE to power lighting on the highway.

The whole project will literally be Oregon-powered, as companies based in-state will provide materials, design, and installation.

Next year, the Oregon Department of Transportation plans to look at more highway project proposals. Eventually, the department would like to generate 2 million kWh every year with the new projects. They also are looking for proposals that showcase new ways to utilize solar energy, such as solar panels that double as sound walls near highways.

Future of natural health!!!

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:10:00 -0400

Future of natural health!!!

Video

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:09:07 -0400

Download this!!!! 2009!!!!

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:06:43 -0400

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Doggy Friends

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:54:18 -0400

Doggy Friends

Video

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:53:18 -0400

Livvi Franc

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:02:55 -0400

Check out this new artist on Jive…She has a track called “Lovey Dovey” that I did with JR Rotem!

http://www.myspace.com/livvifranc

Sick

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:56:40 -0400

Sick

Mann - Archwood Writing

Sun, 18 May 2008 06:16:21 -0400

Mann - Archwood Writing

Mann - Knitting Factory Show

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:54 -0400

Mann - Knitting Factory Show

Archwood Patio

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:02:06 -0400

Archwood Patio

Archwood Studio

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:01:12 -0400

Archwood Studio