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Palm dumps its hyped-up Foleo

2007-09-05T12:44:00.001-07:00

On the EVE OF ITS LAUNCH, Palm (www.Palm.com) is canceling its high-profile mobile computing device called "Foleo". A story representative declined to discuss the extent to which Elevation Partners drove the decision to cancel the project.

Article by Troy Wolverton, Mercury News (San Jose/Silicon Valley)

See also Engadget claiming they were the catalyst:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/04/palm-kills-the-foleo-dead/

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the never-ending ' threat level orange ' - economic incentives for annoying

2007-06-18T21:02:00.001-07:00

Will we ever be safe again? A mini-commentary on the perpetual "war on travelers" in the US. (My guess is the author got peeved trying to fly from the San Jose airport.)

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Perpetual Threat - "Threat Level Orange!" and "The War on Terror"

2007-06-18T20:41:00.001-07:00

Perpetual Threat - "Threat Level Orange!" and "The War on Terror"
Dateline: June 18 2007

San Jose (California) police today, with SJC airport private security contractors, continue to work to justify their increased budgets by inconveniencing, intimidating, and harassing customers simply attempting to fly domestically.

With no real known or credible danger, a perpetual state of "high threat", or "level orange", is in effect at the San Jose airport and airports across the US. By making the public feel a sense of tension, and making a show of pointless security exercises like making people take off their shoes, and making people throw away their water, regional managers ensure a continued and steady flow of funding. Like the non-specific and never ending "war on terror", the continued marketing of never-ending states of emergency and war means that Americans can expect to continue to see their tax dollars wasted for years to come.

Watch out! That Baby Formula might be a bomb! Oh my god, that old grey-haired lady has a bottle of water! Let's strip-search 'em!
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TSA Announces Changes to Security Rules: Liquid Ban Partially Lifted

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a targeted raise in the threat level in light of the August 10, 2006 arrests in the United Kingdom relating to possible planned acts of terrorism that raised our threat level to red.

On September 26, 2006 the threat level was lowered from "red" to "orange", and some of the security measures were refined.

What to do you need to know for your next flight?

The current threat level is Orange or high and will not change at this time. [or, indeed, ever - Editor]

Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. [Because if they didn't fit comfortably, that would clearly constitute a threat. -Editor] Travelers may also bring items, including beverages, purchased in the secure, boarding area on-board the aircraft. [Hmmm... a policy change stemming from complaints from airport vendors? A policy change with economic benefits (i.e. more purchases of overpriced items)? How convenient. -Editor ]

"After the initial, total ban, we have learned enough from the UK investigation to say with confidence that small, travel size liquids are safe to bring through security checkpoints in limited numbers," said Assistant Secretary for TSA Kip Hawley. "We have also taken additional security measures throughout the airport that make us comfortable allowing passengers to bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure area onboard."

Threat Levels:

The U.S. threat level is raised to High, or Orange, for all commercial aviation operating in the United States, including international flights. Flights from the United States to the United Kingdom are also Orange.

Increased Aviation Screening Procedures:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing a series of security measures, some visible and some not visible, to ensure the security of the traveling public and the nation's transportation system. These include more random screening of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security measures, more rigorous identity verification standards and deploying more trained security officers in bomb appraisal and screening by observation techniques. It is unlikely that further adjustments to the ban on liquids, gels and aerosols will be made in the near future.

[Note that any 'unseen' security measures ARE quite likely to change "in the near future", as these type of changes, which are actually better at "ensuring security", are an inconvenience to _commerce_, and will therefore be dropped due to pressure from businesses and employees. -Editor ]

TSA ban adjustments include the following:

Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. Exceptions: Baby formula and medicines, which must be presented for inspection at the checkpoint. [Funny how they use a theoretical plot in England to justify opening your prescription medicines, isn't it? -Editor]

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How to Go from Xbox to Xbox Media Center in 30 minutes

2007-06-17T19:23:00.001-07:00

"So you've heard rumors of, or perhaps seen friends with, a pimped out Xbox running Xbox Media Center. They are streaming their favorite TV shows, movies, mp3s, and pictures all to their kickass home theater, and now you want some of that action. This guide is written to help you get from a standard Microsoft Xbox to a Xbox Media Center...." (more at link)My review:Might not still work as described with the game mentioned, and it's not the _only_ way to do it, but it's a very good tutorial -- well written, well illustrated, and has a very clear design / layout. Definitely a good example of 'best-practices' for an online tutorial. Also a good example of what makes _good_ wiki help, as opposed to the common wikis.

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JOHANN , JÁNOS , and Mao Mei

2007-06-17T00:22:00.001-07:00

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O'Sullivan Family Motto:

What we gain by conquest we secure by clemency.

Miller (Mueller) Family Motto:

Virtute ingenioque valemus.

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virtue and intelligence are our strength

virtute = virtue
ingenioque = and intelligence (que is 'and' - latin often puts 'and' at the end of a word)
valemus = is a verb, and literally means 'we are strong'
a more literal translation would be: We are strong in virtue and intelligence.

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Freedom in Russian:

Свобода (Svoboda)

Liberty in Russian:

Свобода (Svoboda)

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chinese per logos: http://www.logosdictionary.org/pls/dictionary/new_dictionary.gdic.main?word=%D0%A1%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B0+

冒昧 - take the liberty of / venture to / presume - Mao Mei

Trad.	Simp.	Pinyin	English
昧		mèi	conceal; dark

[LINK]

冒1 【字譜】【聖經57】【L】【LS】【300Y】 brave/bold/to cover 不揣冒昧 venture to /
presume to/
take the liberty of (doing x)

冒犯者offender 冒煙smoking 冒險take a ...

Trad.	Simp.	Pinyin	English
冒		mào	brave; bold; to cover
冒犯		mào fàn	offend; affront
冒犯者		mào fàn zhě	offender
冒號	冒号	mào hào	colon (punctuation)
冒進	冒进	mào jìn	(v) go forward prematurely
冒牌		mào pái	(adj) fake; imitation
冒牌貨	冒牌货	mào pái huò	(n) impostor; fake
冒險	冒险	mào xiǎn	take a risk
冒煙	冒烟	mào yān	smoking

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JÁNOS

Gender: Masculine

Usage: Hungarian

Pronounced: YAH-nosh [key]

Hungarian form of JOHN

http://www.behindthename.com/php/view.php?name=ja10nos

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JOHANN

Gender: Masculine

Usage: German

Pronounced: YO-hahn [key]

German form of Johannes (see JOHN). A notable bearer was Johann Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press in the 15th century. Other famous bearers include German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, Austrian composers Johann Strauss and his son Johann Strauss Junior, and German novelist and poet Johann Goethe.

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JÓHANN m Icelandic

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SEÁN

Gender: Masculine

Usage: Irish

Pronounced: SHAWN [key]

Irish form of JOHN

http://www.behindthename.com/php/view.php?name=sea10n

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What is "Low German"?

Answer: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761567950/German_Language.html#s4

guide for installing replacement clutch

2007-06-03T11:16:00.001-07:00

MPG

2007-06-02T12:01:00.000-07:00

2007 Prius ($22,200) : 55 miles per gallon - EPA-estimated; combined city/highway.
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid ($22,600) : 49/51

Bicycle ($80 to $500) : infinity miles per gallon

Fuel Economy Leaders: 2007 Model Year
Rank Manufacturer/Model .......................MPG city/highway
1 Toyota Prius (hybrid-electric)...............60/51
2 Honda Civic Hybrid ...[$22,600]..........................49/51
3 Toyota Camry Hybrid .........................40/38
4 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD.......................36/31
5 Toyota Yaris (manual) .......................34/40
6 Toyota Yaris (automatic).....................34/39
7 Honda Fit (manual)...........................33/38
8 Toyota Corolla (manual).......................32/41
(tied for 9th) Hyundai Accent (manual) 32/35
(tied for 9th) Kia Rio (manual) 32/35
(tied for 10th) Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD 32/29
(tied for 10th)Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD 32/29

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WORSE FUEL ECONOMY OF THE YEAR (non-sportscar*):
Jeep Grande Cherokee 4WD .................12/15

* Trucks over 8500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating are currently "exempt" from federal fuel economy requirements, and are therefore not included in the EPA's worst offenders list; http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/overall-low.htm

for minivans (e.g. Mercury Monterey Wagon 4WD
= 17/23) see http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/class-low.htm

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"December 11, 2006, EPA Finalizes New Methods to Determine Fuel Economy Estimates.
{http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/}

EPA has finalized new methods used to determine the City and Highway estimates that appear on the window stickers of new cars and trucks. The city and highway miles per gallon (MPG) estimates help consumers compare the fuel economy of different vehicles. Although no single test can ever account for the wide variety of driving conditions and styles, the new methods will bring the MPG estimates closer to the fuel economy consumers actually achieve on the road by taking into account conditions such as higher speeds, cold temperature operation and use of air conditioning. The new MPG estimates will take effect with 2008 models. "
See http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/label.htm for an annotated illustration.

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ElctoScooter: infinite MPG (15 cents per charge): $ 2,250
http://www.electricmotorsport.com/SCOOTERS/Oxygen/OxygenHomePage.htm
http://www.electricmotorsport.com/SCOOTERS/EVT/EvtEquinox168.htm
http://www.evtworld.com/dealerfinder_ca.asp
http://www.evtworld.com/scooters_168.asp

http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center-tech/

www.nesea.org
\
http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/main/ezeebike.htm

http://urbanscooters.com/P/Electric-Bikes/eZee-Electric-Bikes/electric-bike-eZee-Sprint.html

Vehicles that still apply for tax credit in Bush' administrations "phase out"

2007-06-02T11:32:00.000-07:00

How to claim an Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit

(from Honda's website : http://automobiles.honda.com/models/clean_fuel_tax_info.asp?ModelName=Civic+Hybrid )

"Customers who purchase a new 2005, 2006, or 2007 Honda hybrid vehicle
on or after January 1, 2006 may be eligible for federal tax credits
associated with the Energy Policy Act of 2005. "

From the IRS: "Beginning October 1, 2007, taxpayers who buy a Toyota hybrid cannot claim the related tax credit."

Honda Models Eligible for Federal Tax Credit:

2007 Honda Civic: Hybrid CVT :...............................$ 2,100 *
2007 Honda Accord Hybrid AT : ..............................$ 1,300 *
2007 Honda Accord Hybrid Navi AT : .....................$ 1,300 *

2006 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT..................................$ 2,100
2006 Honda Insight CVT...........................................$ 1,450
2006 Honda Accord Hybrid AT................................$ 1,300
2006 Honda Accord Hybrid AT (without updated control calibration) : $ 650

2005 Honda Civic Hybrid (SULEV) MT 5................$ 1,700
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid (SULEV) CVT..................$ 1,700
2005 Honda Insight CVT.............................................$ 1,450
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid AT..................................$ 650

(The Toyota Prius got a $ 3,100 credit for the 2006 tax year; see
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8910.pdf )

Please note that this tax credit replaces the tax deductions
that were available prior to January 1, 2006.
Vehicles purchased before January 1, 2006 are not eligible for this credit.

In order to qualify for the hybrid tax credit:

1. You must purchase and take delivery of a qualifying vehicle on or after January 1, 2006.

2. The vehicle must be new (used vehicles do not qualify).

3. You must purchase the vehicle (lessees do not qualify for the credit)

4. You must purchase the vehicle with the intention of using it, not reselling it.

5. You must have proof of the vehicle's purchase and delivery date.

Limitations to the tax credit

In addition to the above rules, there are also some limitations to the hybrid tax credit

Get the facts at http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=161076,00.html.

1. As stated in the chart above, the tax credit for the 2006 Accord Hybrid is $1,300 with updated control calibration software and $650 without the updated software.
Honda is sending a letter to owners of Accord Hybrid models without the latest control calibration software recommending that they visit a dealer for a free software update as soon as possible this year to improve their mileage and their potential tax credit.

2. The IRS has created a phase-out schedule based on calendar quarters,
beginning in whichever quarter a manufacturer sells its 60,000th qualifying vehicle.

Honda hybrid vehicles purchased during Calendar Year 2006 should qualify for the full tax credit described in the chart above.

For Calendar Year 2007, Honda expects to surpass the 60,000 hybrid sales mark, at which time the tax credit will be reduced.

References/Links

Please see the following for more information:

* "Honda Announces Tax Credits for Hybrids"

* "Seven Honda Vehicles Certified for New Energy Tax Credit"

* "Tax Form 8910: Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit (.pdf)"

2007-05-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

The Google PC ( Google Pack with Google Desktop)

Google Software

Google Desktop < desktop search with integrated "my web history" search
Google Earth
Google Photos Screensaver
Google Talk
Google Toolbar
Google Video Player
Picasa

Other Software

Skype
Spyware Doctor Starter Edition
Adobe Reader
GalleryPlayer HD Images < yet another slideshow viewer; this time with pay-for-use high quality copyrighted art.
Mozilla Firefox
Norton Security Scan
RealPlayer

~ about ~

GalleryPlayer HD Images (part of Google Pack)

What is GalleryPlayer? Where can I find more images?

For more information about GalleryPlayer HD Images, please go to http://www.galleryplayer.com

~ insert 'bookmark' (actually an anchor) in a Google Doc ~

Our bookmarks are shortcuts to specific places within the document itself. You might use them when creating an index, or a Table of Contents for a document (page).

Google Page Creator - http://pages.google.com/-/about.html

Don't worry about hosting. Your web pages will live on your own site at http://yoursitename.googlepages.com

Google Page Creator is a Google Labs project, and is still in an early testing phase. If you're interested in taking it for a test drive, login with your Gmail account to begin making pages. If you don't have a Gmail account and you have a mobile phone, you can sign up here. We invite you to let us know what you think by sending us your feedback and suggestions.

from the Google blog; Google Book Search "becomes more comprehensive"

2007-05-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

What they mean by that is that they've added 'buy now' links to books they don't have scanned. They also claim that they provide a service to help find unscanned books at your local library.

Read more at http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2007/05/google-book-search-becomes-more.html

Google Book Search can be accessed at http://books.google.com.

clipmarks and ...

2007-05-15T04:37:00.000-07:00

to use clipmarks, you, apparently,
also want to have an account at
Del.icio.us
(or ma.gnolia.com)

http://del.icio.us

http://ma.gnolia.com

Updates for Java, Azereus, and Notepad ++

2007-05-15T03:13:00.000-07:00

The Azereus change log states:

"Java 5, Update 10 (aka 1.5.10) fixes a handle leak commonly seen in Azureus
installations. It is highly recommended that you upgrade to this version or
a
later version. You can download the update at
http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp"

From: 'What's new in Azureus 2.5.0.2'
CHANGELOG: http://azureus.sourceforge.net/whatsnew.php

via: http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=658168

Posted By: nolar

Date: 2007-01-25
09:09

Summary: Azureus 2.5.0.4 released

Azureus is a powerful,
full-featured, cross-platform Java BitTorrent client.

This release
contains new features, improvements and fixes,

such as reduced memory
footprint and faster startup times.

Version 2.5.0.4 is primarily a bugfix
release.

('2.5.0.4 is a
maintenance release to fix up a few minor --

but relatively annoying--
problems with 2.5.0.2.')

See http://azureus.sourceforge.net/whatsnew.php
and
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/changelog.phpfor details.

[Version 2.5.0.4 can] be downloaded from:

http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=84122

Notepad++ v4.1 released ; May 7th, 2007

donho - 2007-05-07 07:02 >>>

read more / download

2007-05-10T21:57:00.000-07:00

http://arnoldservice.com/run_capacitors.htm

What to look for when a capacitor is bad: The Air conditioner outdoor unit will not come on. Either the outdoor fan does not run, the compressor does not run, or both the fan and the compressor do not run. You checked and reset your breaker and the outdoor unit still does not come on. You can here a little humming sound inside the unit which is the low voltage contactor humming. You pull the disconnect, and disconnect the power to your outdoor air conditioning unit. Please make sure your electrical power is off before working on any air conditioning equipment. You take the door or cover off your outdoor unit's control box and find a bad, swollen run capacitor.

The EPA stopped allowing manufacturers to produce capacitors with cancer-causing PCB's. Since they stopped allowing the use of PCBs, the capacitors now have a shelf life.

Many times I see capacitor problems that will not allow the compressor or the fan to come on. Many times you can clearly see that the capacitor is bad because it is swollen or even blown apart with capacitor oil everywhere!

Sometimes, you will need a special meter to test the microfarad (MFD) or UF rating. "MFD" and "UF" mean the same thing, "Microfarad". Many times you will see an "UF" rating on the capacitor instead of "MFD." Yes, these two abbreviations mean the same.

Most of the time you can tell that a capacitor is bad because it will be swollen up. Please see the picture below for the comparison between a good and bad dual run capacitor. We call them dual because the capacitor helps run both the fan and the compressor.

http://arnoldservice.com/run_capacitors.htm

http://www.electrical-forensics.com/AirConditioning/ReciprocatingCompressors/ReciprocatingCompressors.html

“It only took a $20 Capacitor* to Fix this Unit . . .”
*(AC05-01)

One (1) uF equals 1,000 nF (AC05-02). [[ 1,000 nF = 1 uF ]] ; “UF” means “microfarad”

(this page also contains detailed pictures of a “Reciprocating Compressor”))

http://www.electrical-forensics.com/AirConditioning/ReciprocatingCompressors/ReciprocatingCompressors.html

Capacitor Conversions

“nF = nanofarads = 1*10^-9 Farads” [ 0.000 000 001 Farads]

“uF = microfarads = 1* 10^-6 Farads” [ 0.000 001 Farads]

Therefore, 1000 nanofarads (NFD) = 1 microfarad (MFD)

http://arnoldservice.com/air_conditioning_parts.htm

Problem #1: Outdoor condensing fan motor has stopped running. This problem could be caused by a bad motor run capacitor. Please see our Motor Run Capacitor [mrc] page to purchase a new capacitor. click here for Motor Run Capacitors.

If your motor capacitor is not the problem, then more than likely you need a new motor. We do not sell condenser fan motors. Is the fan blade tight, stiff or hard to turn? If the fan blade is hard to turn then you probably need a new motor.

Problem #2: Air conditioner compressor will not start. When power is applied to the air conditioning outdoor unit the fan starts, but you hear a sound like the compressor is trying to start, "UGGG"..., for about 5 to 10 seconds and then all you hear is the outdoor condenser fan running. The compressor is locked and will not start. What is happening is the compressor is trying to start, but, because the compressor motor is locked, it tries to start for a few seconds and then -- because of the high amperage being drawn -- goes off because of an ‘internal overload’. The ‘internal overload’ protects the compressor windings from overheating and burning up.

I see this many times during the start of the air conditioning season. Some compressors just have a hard time starting after sitting all winter long. Some compressors are locked up so bad that I can not start them and must tell my customer that they need a new compressor or new air conditioning system. Many times I can get the compressor started again without having to buy a new compressor or new air conditioning system by using the device that I sell below. It is called, "Super-Boost." I keep two or three of these on the truck. They have saved many of my customers from having to buy new air conditioning systems. Below is a description of the "Super Boost" with an opportunity for you to purchase…

Problem #3: This problem is probably the second most common problem that I see every summer. The problem is a bad compressor or fan run capacitor [frc]. The Air conditioner outdoor unit will not come on. Either the outdoor fan does not run, the compressor does not run, or both the fan and the compressor do not run. You checked and reset your breaker and the outdoor unit still does not come on. You can hear a little humming sound, sometimes a "Uggg" inside the unit when power is applied. The "Uggg" is the compressor trying to start. You might hear the low voltage contactor humming. You pull the disconnect and disconnect the power to your outdoor air conditioning unit. Please make sure your electrical power is off before working on any air conditioning equipment. You take the door or cover off your outdoor unit's control box and find a bad, swollen run capacitor. EPA stopped allowing manufacturers to produce capacitors with cancer causing PCB's. Since they stopped allowing the use of PCB's the capacitors now have a shelf life. Many times I see capacitor problems that will not allow the compressor or the fan to come on. Many times you can clearly see that the capacitor is bad because it is swollen or even blown apart with capacitor oil everywhere! Sometimes you need a special meter to test the microfarad (MFD) rating. Most of the time you can tell the capacitor is bad because it is swollen up. Please see the picture below for the comparison between a good and bad dual run capacitor. We call them, "Dual" because the capacitor helps run both the fan and the compressor.

Copeland ZR61K3-PFV-930 Scroll Compressor 230/60/1Phase

eBay : $800 + $85 shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7630035603

This Copeland ZR61K3-PFV-930 Scroll Compressor 230 / 60 / 1 Phase
is used by all Major Air Conditioning Manufactures such as Carrier, Bryant, Payne, Rheem, Ruud, Concord, Lennox etc.

HCFC, R-22 || 60 Hz, 1 - Phase, 208 / 230 V

Air Conditioning Capacity ( Btu / h ): 62000 @ 45 / 130 V

Power (Watts) 5450 @ 45 / 130 V

Current (Amps): 24.8

Power Pack for your compressor: $70

http://www.expertappliance.com/american-standard-heating-3.html

(cool!) All about circuits: the book

http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_6/chpt_3/14.html

(how to use multimeter / ohmmeter)

Good stuff on multimeters:
http://www.xoxideforums.com/power-supplies/74833-how-test-your-psu.html

GOOGLE SEARCH: “ measure open circuit Battery Voltage”

confusing:

http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/dec97/878584183.Eg.r.html

Two of the characteristics you will want to measure for your batteries are open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current. Open-circuit voltage is measured simply by measuring the voltage across the terminals of a battery that doesn't have anything connected to it. Since a voltmeter has a very high resistance, it will not affect your battery much, and you measure open-circuit resistance by connecting the voltmeter probes directly to the battery terminals. If you get a negative reading, swap the two leads. Note on using voltmeters: since your voltmeter is actually measuring the difference in (electrical) potential energy between two points in your circuit, you always measure voltage by connecting the leads of the meter to two different points in your circuit, for example, two different ends of an electrical component (like your battery).

Short-circuit current is measured by using a piece of wire to "short-circuit" the two battery terminals. This tells you the maximum amount of current that you can get out of your battery. Since an ammeter has nearly zero electrical resistance, it acts a lot like a piece of wire, so you can measure short-circuit current the same way you do open-circuit voltage: just connect the two leads of your meter to the two terminals of your battery. Note on measuring current: current is a measure of the number of electrons passing one spot in a given period of time, so to measure current you cut a wire in your circuit and connect the two leads of the milliammeter to the two cut ends of the wire. Or you can replace the wire with the meter and its leads.

http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/dec97/878584183.Eg.r.html

less confusing:

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/gen06/gen06242.htm

The confusion here is mistaking a voltage reading for an amperage

reading. A multimeter can read either volts or amps at a given

time, depending on which option is selected on the multimeter's

dial. Since a battery is DC (direct current) you can set the dial

to the 1.5V option and read the voltage of the battery. A "AA"

battery should run about 1.5 volts, depending on the specific brand

of the battery as well as how old it is.

Amperage, however, depends on more than just the battery--it depends

on the resistance through the circuit. Ohm's Law states V = IR,

where V is voltage, I is current (measured in amps) and R is

resistance (measured in ohms). Using a multimeter to measure amps

is of no use because you would only be measuring the internal

resistance of the multimeter itself. You have to put the battery

into a circuit and then take a reading before and after the resistor

to measure the current across the resistor.

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/gen06/gen06242.htm

Assessing a battery's health
A lead-acid battery has two key attributes that tell how "healthy" it is:

1) State of charge (SoC): The SoC, which indicates how much charge can be delivered, is expressed as a percentage of a battery's rated capacity (that is, the SoC of a new battery).

2) State of health (SoH): The SoH indicates how much charge the battery can store.

State of charge SoC
State-of-charge indication may be thought of as the battery's "fuel gauge." Many methods exist for the calculation of SoC, but the two most common methods are open-circuit voltage measurement and coulometric measurement (also called coulomb counting).

1) Open-circuit voltage (VOC) : A linear relationship exists between a battery's open-circuit voltage, where no load is applied, and its state of charge. This method of calculation has two fundamental limitations: To calculate the SoC, the battery must be open-circuited, with no loads connected; and this measurement is only accurate after a considerable stabilization period.

These limitations make the VOC method unsuitable for in-line calculation of SoC. It is regularly used in auto shops, where the battery is removed and a voltmeter is used to measure the voltage across the positive and negative terminals of the battery.

2) Coulometric measurement: This approach to SoC determination uses coulomb counting to integrate current over time. That makes it possible to use this measurement for real-time calculation of SoC, even when the battery is under load conditions. However, the coulometric-measurement method is prone to cumulative errors over time.

A combination of both open-circuit voltage and coulomb counting is often used to calculate a battery's state of charge.

State of health (SoH)
The state of health reflects the general state of the battery and its ability to store charge, compared with a new battery. SoH calculations are, by their very nature, extremely complex and dependent on the understanding of a battery's chemistry and environment. A battery's SoH is influenced by numerous factors, including charge acceptance, internal resistance, voltage, self-discharge and temperature.

These factors are generally considered difficult to measure in real-time, such as in the automotive environment. The best indicator of SoH occurs during the cranking phase (starting of the engine), when the battery is under the most strain.

,,,

http://www.automotivedesignline.com/196601217?printableArticle=true
(http://www.automotivedesignline.com/howto/196601217)

http://www.powerdesigners.com/powercheq.htm

no there there (bookmark)

2007-05-02T11:20:00.001-07:00

post to home : http://www.google.com/search?q=site:lyberty.com+no+there+there&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&filter=0

Re: The Future of US Energy - why gas is unnecessary in cars (1)

2007-05-01T02:37:00.001-07:00

Mon, Apr 30, 2007 -- 8:00 PM

Amory Lovins: The Future of U.S. Energy

Amory Lovins: The Future of U.S. Energy -- The speaker is Amory Lovins, cofounder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute. Is it possible for American industry to adapt to new oil-free technologies to boost profits and competitiveness? In his book, "Winning the Oil Endgame," co-author Amory Lovins has outlined a strategy for American business and military leaders to shift the United States functionally and profitably away from oil by 2050. Lovins argues that by 2015, the United States can save more oil than it receives from the Persian Gulf; by 2025, use less oil than in the 1970's; by 2040, import no oil; and by 2050, use no oil at all. He believes American business can lead the nation and the world into the post-petroleum-era, a vibrant economy and lasting security. Described by Newsweek magazine as "one of the Western world's most influential energy thinkers", Amory Lovins is cofounder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute. A consultant and experimental physicist educated at Harvard and Oxford, he has advised the energy and other industries for over 30 years, as well as the U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense.

go to it's your world .org for archive program after about May 5.

On 5/1/07, Saoradh wrote:

It's Your World (formerly World Affairs Council)

The first World Affairs Council broadcast aired in October 1947. Back then, it was called "World Affairs are Your Affairs." Guests on the show included Gen. Dwight Eisenhower (July '49) and Vice President Alben Barkeley (October '49). The show ran continuously for 23 years. Today's World Affairs Council broadcast, called "It's Your World," brings some of the brightest minds to the air. It's Your World captures leading voices in politics, business, academia, media and art in candid discussions on issues concerning the world today.

Upcoming

Tue, May 1, 2007 -- 2:00am

Amory Lovins: The Future of U.S. Energy --

The speaker is Amory Lovins, cofounder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute. Is it possible for American industry to adapt to new oil-free technologies to boost profits and competitiveness? In his book, "Winning the Oil Endgame," co-author Amory Lovins has outlined a strategy for American business and military leaders to shift the United States functionally and profitably away from oil by 2050. Lovins argues that by 2015, the United States can save more oil than it receives from the Persian Gulf; by 2025, use less oil than in the 1970's; by 2040, import no oil; and by 2050, use no oil at all. He believes American business can lead the nation and the world into the post-petroleum-era, a vibrant economy and lasting security. Described by Newsweek magazine as "one of the Western world's most influential energy thinkers", Amory Lovins is cofounder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute. A consultant and experimental physicist educated at Harvard and Oxford, he has advised the energy and other industries for over 30 years, as well as the U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense.

Archives 1: http://www.itsyourworld.org/

Archives 2:

The Future of US Energy - why gas is unnecessary in cars (1)

2007-05-01T02:23:00.001-07:00

It's Your World (formerly World Affairs Council)

The first World Affairs Council broadcast aired in October 1947. Back then, it was called "World Affairs are Your Affairs." Guests on the show included Gen. Dwight Eisenhower (July '49) and Vice President Alben Barkeley (October '49). The show ran continuously for 23 years. Today's World Affairs Council broadcast, called "It's Your World," brings some of the brightest minds to the air. It's Your World captures leading voices in politics, business, academia, media and art in candid discussions on issues concerning the world today.

Upcoming

Tue, May 1, 2007 -- 2:00am

Amory Lovins: The Future of U.S. Energy --

The speaker is Amory Lovins, cofounder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute. Is it possible for American industry to adapt to new oil-free technologies to boost profits and competitiveness? In his book, "Winning the Oil Endgame," co-author Amory Lovins has outlined a strategy for American business and military leaders to shift the United States functionally and profitably away from oil by 2050. Lovins argues that by 2015, the United States can save more oil than it receives from the Persian Gulf; by 2025, use less oil than in the 1970's; by 2040, import no oil; and by 2050, use no oil at all. He believes American business can lead the nation and the world into the post-petroleum-era, a vibrant economy and lasting security. Described by Newsweek magazine as "one of the Western world's most influential energy thinkers", Amory Lovins is cofounder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute. A consultant and experimental physicist educated at Harvard and Oxford, he has advised the energy and other industries for over 30 years, as well as the U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense.

Archives 1: http://www.itsyourworld.org/

Archives 2:

wiki setup

2007-03-27T22:46:00.000-07:00

To finish installation at wiki:
* see http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Installation

Additional (see also):
http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:Version

--
notes:
PHP 5.x is required

[July 5th 2005]The 'docs' directory contain various text files that should help you understand the most important classes in the MediaWiki.
API documentation is sometime generated and uploaded at: http://svn.wikimedia.org/doc/ _You can get a fresh version using 'make doc' or mwdocgen.php in the ../maintenance/ directory.
For end user / administrators, most of the documentation is located online at: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Help

see also: http://anarchopedia.org/ ; e.g. http://meta.anarchopedia.org/index.php/documentation:_Introduction
----


 +-----------------------------------------------------------+
   Hint: If you plan to use a fancy URL-rewriting scheme  
   to prettify your URLs, you should put the files in a   
   *different* directory from the virtual path where page 
   names will appear.                                     
                                                          
     See: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Rewrite_rules    
 +-----------------------------------------------------------+

Cisco IP Communicator (IPC)

2007-02-28T18:50:00.000-08:00

Internal Info and Setup Instructions:
http://internal.cisco.com/it/services/ipcommunicator/index.shtml

Your supposed to get the "IT supported" headset, which is Plantronics... see the subpages.

See also "Cisco IP SoftPhone Software "

The Cisco IP SoftPhone is an advanced, state-of-the-art communications
application for your laptop or desktop PC. Enabled by Cisco AVVID
(Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data), the Cisco IP Phone is a
powerful voice-over-IP (VoIP) software application that is fully integrated
with the Cisco Systems line of IP telephones.
non marketing:
Cisco IP SoftPhone, which is a desktop application, enables you to use your desktop PC to place and receive telephone calls and to control an IP telephone. A Cisco CallManager server that must be installed on the IP network performs call-routing functions.

http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/ip-softphone

Documentation: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_ipphon/english/softphon/index.htm

"You can register a Cisco IP SoftPhone [or Cisco IP Phone!]
with one of following Cisco CallManager system versions:
Cisco CallManager 3.2(x)
Cisco CallManager 3.1(x)
Cisco CallManager 3.0.6 or later "

Projector Info- InFocus Work Big IN34

2007-02-28T18:39:00.000-08:00

From CDW:
InFocus Work Big IN34
Corporate Price = $1,000

Display (Projector)
Class	Digital projector
Color Support	24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Controls Adjustments	Keystone correction
Form Factor	Portable
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9, 4:3
Image Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Lamp Type SHP
Max H-Sync Rate 85 kHz
Max Image Size 22 ft
Max Resolution 1024 x 768
Max Screen Distance 33 ft
Max V-Sync Rate 85 Hz
Min Image Size 2.7 ft
Min Screen Distance 5 ft
Native Aspect Ratio 4:3
OSD Languages Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, ...
Portability Portable
Recommended Use of Projector Presentation and multimedia
Type DLP projector
Uniformity 30 %
Video Bandwidth 140 MHz

Here's What Diffs Look Like for a Document in Google Docs

2007-02-26T15:53:00.000-08:00

Here's what diffs look like in Google Docs & Spreadsheets:

"Diffs" are a comparison of two past revisions of a page. Here you can see that new lines appear with Green highlights, and -- if you look very closely -- the character I _removed_ (in the first line) is indicated in with gray text.

Link: http://docs.google.com/

Horray! All set up!

2007-02-25T19:26:00.000-08:00

All set up! Horray for me!

Don't forget to save your view address
and your editing address as favorites!